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NORTH KAMLOOPS Northills Mall P: 1-888-533-2758 Daniel Allen Registered Audiologist SOUTH KAMLOOPS #208-321 Nicola Street P: 1-888-533-5238 Rosemary Saint Michaels Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner Call today to book your Free Hearing Test WE’RE ALL EARS Questions about your hearing? MAG-ANIM-TCON We continue our introductions to the board members at Oncore with Andy Philpot. Philpot was born in Oxford, England and immigrated to Victoria, B.C. before moving to Kamloops. On Jan. 1, 1981 he started his career as a firefighter with the Kamloops Fire Department, moving up the ranks to Captain. Throughout his service, Philpot has performed a variety of specialized duties. As well as focusing on his career, he has been involved with and supported the many charity events hosted by the Kamloops firefighters, including Operation Africa in 2007. The mission was to fill a 40-foot shipping container with donated items destined to the remote village of Jambiani in Tanzania. This lead to Operation Nicaragua in 2009 where Philpot, as part of a team of Kamloops firefighters and volunteers, journeyed to the village of Jiquillilo in Nicaragua — a village that has been ravaged by civil war, decimated by a tsunami, and plagued by extreme poverty. Oncore Seniors Society See "Man on many missions” page 26 Andy Philpot, Board Member Oncore Seniors Society SERVING THE THOMPSON/NICOLA & SHUSWAP DISTRICTS MONTHLY • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • LIKE US ON FACEBOOK VOLUME 24, NUMBER 11, MARCH 2016 Please take one & remember to support our advertisers Free! Happy St. Patrick’s Day March 17 INTRODUCING THE BOARD: Andy Philpot – An officer & a gentleman World Kidney Day coming to Northills Centre Each year World Kidney Day raises awareness about the importance of kidneys, organs that among other things, filter our blood of toxins and help to make red blood cells. Allison Speller, Brie Fehr, Talia Ollek and Taryn Christian are all third-year nursing students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), and are organizing the World Kidney Day Health Fair, taking place at the Northills Centre on Kamloops’ north shore from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 10. They are working on a Community Health practicum placement under faculty field guide, Dr. Florriann Fehr and community partners Edna Humphreys and Linda Bonner-Brown. “It’s been a lot of work, but we feel like it’s going to be really rewarding,” said Speller. The event is free and the public can drop by any time. Other TRU students from the school of nursing will also be there. First- year nursing students will be taking blood pressure and second years will be taking blood- glucose readings. Pharmacists from Independent Grocers will provide cholesterol checks. There will also be other informational booths set up from various health organizations. Part of their work has been meeting with patients in the community who have kidney disease and now require dialysis. According to Speller, this has been a great way to supplement the knowledge the students have gained in the classroom. “It’s the application of the knowledge that we have that has been our best learning tool.” This is the third year that TRU students are organizing the event, something that Bonner- Brown is thankful for. By Jessica Messerer-Trosin On March 10, TRU nursing students will be running a World Kidney Day Health Fair for the public, which will include free blood pressure testing and blood-glucose readings See "Third year” page 3 TRU nursing students (left to right) Brie Fehr, Talia Ollek, Allison Speller and Taryn Christian pose with Sidney the Kidney at the Jan. 29 Blazers' Game. Photo submitted

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Page 1: March Connector 2016

NORTH KAMLOOPSNorthills Mall

P 1-888-533-2758

Daniel AllenRegistered Audiologist

SOUTH KAMLOOPS208-321

Nicola StreetP 1-888-533-5238

Rosemary Saint MichaelsRegistered Hearing

Instrument Practitioner

Call today to book your Free Hearing Test

WErsquoRE ALL EARSQuestions about your hearing

MAG-ANIM-TCON

We continue our introductions to the board members at Oncore with Andy Philpot

Philpot was born in Oxford England and immigrated to Victoria BC before moving to Kamloops

On Jan 1 1981 he started his career as a firefighter with the Kamloops Fire Department moving up the ranks to Captain

Throughout his service Philpot has performed a variety of specialized duties

As well as focusing on his career he has been involved with and supported the many charity events

hosted by the Kamloops firefighters including Operation Africa in 2007 The mission was to fill a 40-foot shipping container with donated items destined to the remote village of Jambiani in Tanzania This lead to Operation Nicaragua in 2009 where Philpot as part of a team of Kamloops firefighters and volunteers journeyed to the village of Jiquillilo in Nicaragua mdash a village that has been ravaged by civil war decimated by a tsunami and plagued by extreme poverty

OncoreSeniors Society

See Man on many missionsrdquo page 26

Andy Philpot Board Member

Oncore Seniors Society

SERVING THE THOMPSONNICOLA amp SHUSWAP DISTRICTS MONTHLY bull LOCALLY OWNED amp OPERATED bull LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

VOLUME 24 NUMBER 11 MARCH 2016

Please take one amp remember to support our advertisers

Free

Happy St Patrickrsquos DayMarch 17

IntrOducIng the BOard Andy Philpot ndash An

officer amp a gentleman

World Kidney Day coming to Northills Centre

Each year World Kidney Day raises awareness about the importance of kidneys organs that among other things filter our blood of toxins and help to make red blood cells

Allison Speller Brie Fehr Talia Ollek and Taryn Christian are all third-year nursing students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and are organizing the World Kidney Day Health Fair taking place at the Northills Centre on Kamloopsrsquo north shore from 930 am to 3 pm Thursday March 10

They are working on a Community Health practicum placement under faculty field guide Dr Florriann Fehr and community partners Edna Humphreys and Linda Bonner-Brown

ldquoItrsquos been a lot of work but we feel like itrsquos going to be really rewardingrdquo said Speller

The event is free and the public can drop

by any time Other TRU students

from the school of nursing will also be there First-year nursing students will be taking blood pressure and second years will be taking blood- glucose readings

Pharmacists from Independent Grocers will provide cholesterol checks There will also

be other informational booths set up from various health organizations

Part of their work has been meeting with patients in the community who have kidney disease and now require dialysis According to Speller this has been a great way to supplement

the knowledge the students have gained in the classroom

ldquoItrsquos the application of the knowledge that we have that has been our best learning toolrdquo

This is the third year that TRU students are organizing the event something that Bonner-Brown is thankful for

By Jessica Messerer-Trosin

On March 10 tru nursing students will be running a World Kidney day health Fair for the public which will include free blood pressure testing and blood-glucose readings

See Third yearrdquo page 3

TRU nursing students (left to right) Brie Fehr Talia Ollek Allison Speller and Taryn Christian pose with Sidney the Kidney at the Jan 29 Blazers Game

Photo submitted

March 2016The ConnectorPage 2

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March 2016 The Connector Page 3

Third year for TRU students organizing eventldquoI am so thankful for

Dr Fehr to set this in motion mdash for me the volunteers of Kamloops and the BC and Yukon branch of the Canadian Kidney Foundationrdquo

Bonner-Brown has been volunteering at the foundation for more than 20 years aiming to educate others as an average person

Shersquos regularly in contact with the Royal Inland Hospital and is therefore able to provide updated statistics about the Kamloops area which also includes Clearwater Williams Lake and Chase

The number of people in Kamloops who are suffering from kidney issues has been on the rise in the last five months

Statistics show last year in September 1181 people in this region had problems with their kidneys versus 1253 on Feb 10 2016 Most of these people are able to keep their issues under control by diet and lifestyle changes mdash as of February 2016 this includes more than 1000 people

During that period the number of patients on dialysis has decreased One hundred and forty nine are now on dialysis versus 161 this past September

In this area there are currently 80 people waiting for a donor kidney Some of them have been waiting for more than 10 years according to Bonner-Brown

She encourages people to come to the World Kidney Day event

ldquoGet screened and it wonrsquot cost you a thingrdquo

One local Kamloops woman affected by kidney disease is Sylvia Hillman Her life was changed when she received a donor kidney in 2014

She first found out she had kidney disease in 2004 Since Sylvia has

diabetes her doctor kept an eye on the function of her kidneys

For three years she was able keep the kidney disease under control by diet alone but after back surgery everything went ldquoout of whackrdquoFor a year Sylvia did four-hour at-home dialysis Then in 2008 she began doing hemodialysis at home Hemodialysis is when a machine filters specific waste and other fluids from your blood as your kidneys are no longer able to do so Most nights she had to be hooked up to the machine that filtered her blood

Although she liked the comfort of being able to

do dialysis at home she was tired all the time and thought she would have to do it forever

ldquoI had really given up I thought after five years of hemo that Irsquom going to be on this for the rest of my life so letrsquos just face itrdquo

Initially her son planned to be her kidney

donor but a cross-match test revealed that Sylviarsquos antibodies would reject the kidney

Her luck changedldquoA year later I got the

call that there were five donors and five donees across Canadardquo

Sylvia now 67 said the procedure was an easy one but one that has drastically changed her life for the better

Sylviarsquos husband Duane also noticed a definite improvement

ldquoItrsquos so much easier for your liferdquo he said ldquoHer kidneys are great after the transplantrdquo

The two are now able to travel if they want to not having to transport all the equipment required for the dialysis

ldquoYou had to have a spare room just to keep this stuffrdquo said Duane

Plagued by medical issues for a lot of her life her recent neck surgery would not have been possible without the kidney donation

Sylvia encourages people to consider

becoming organ donorsldquoI just wish that more

people would donate I think if they realized how much they would be

helping a person [they might consider it]rdquo she said

ldquoThe difference is incrediblerdquo

Continued from page 1

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Who says downsizing canrsquot be upscale The Villas in Aberdeen have everything on your wish list from heated-fl oor ensuites to designer lighting engineered hard-

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March 2016 The Connector Page 5

Itrsquos likely you opened and contribute to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for the tax-advantaged savings But remember your TFSA is more than just another savings account

By having a TFSA at Edward Jones you can benefit from working with a financial advisor who will meet with you to better understand your needs Working together wersquoll personalize your TFSA with the best investments that will be tailored to meet these needs

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In this coming session of Parliament I will be called upon to vote on a Private Memberrsquos Bill that is proposing to change the lyrics of O Canada to make our national anthem more gender neutral

The bill would alter two words changing the second line of the anthem from true patriot love ldquoin all thy sons commandrdquo to ldquoall of us commandrdquo

The objective of the bill according to the sponsor is to ldquopay tribute to all the women who have worked and fought to build and shape the Canada that we know today to at long last honour their sacrifices and contributionsrdquo He argues that the proposed change would actually return the lyrics closer to the version used in the early 1900s ldquoTrue patriot love thou dost in us commandrdquo

Those on the other side of the argument say our countryrsquos national anthem represents a legacy passed down

from our predecessors Further a study conducted on this vary issue found 65 per cent of Canadians opposed changing the words

This has proven to be a very divisive issue I am appealing to all readers of The Connector to give me your feedback on my website poll Please vote either Yes our anthem should be changed to be gender neutral or No our anthem should not be changed This will provide me with some guidance on how to vote in the coming months

If you wish to give me your comments in

person I welcome you to visit my re-located constituency office at 6-275 Seymour St in Kamloops

O Canada Lyric change in our future

Your Voicein OttawaCathy McLeod MP

Irsquom writing this column in mid February and today your city council proclaimed ldquoChamber of Commercerdquo week in Kamloops

When I moved back home to Kamloops in 2000 I started a small (very small) business called Full World Internet Coaching I offered tips and tricks on using the Internet more effectively

I loved the freedom and the ability to create services in our community that did not exist before

I had huge respect for a lot of entrepreneurs that were a lot more

successful than I ever was I still have huge respect for these people

The ability to generate your own revenue streams the confidence to take risks and to innovate the opportunity to create jobs mdash these are very impressive things

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in all these efforts

The Chamber offers a huge diversity of services mdash networking business support policy development and more The board and staff there have worked very hard to build an organization that is nationally recognized for excellence They have been particularly successful in helping secure business-friendly changes in government policy

Currently a Past President of the Kamloops Chamber

Brant Hasanen serves as the Chair of the British Columbia Chamber Brant is an incredible ambassador for Kamloops as he serves as one of the Chief Ambassadors of BC business

We also have business associations in Kamloops that are more place based Downtown we have the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association In North Kamloops we have the North Shore Business Improvement Association

Each of the business improvement associations (BIAs) work hard to advocate for businesses in their area and to create engaging and vibrant business districts

City hall works extensively with the BIAs on issues like road

bridge repair parking transportation and community planning

The BIAs continue to host and sponsor an increasing number of fun events and promotions Overlanders Days at McDonald Park the blue piano near third and Victoria street the street buskers and the graffiti cleanups mdash all organized by the staff and directors at our BIAs

I am a big fan of the diversity and uniqueness of our local business community I love for example walking down Victoria Street or Tranquille Road and browsing in many very interesting shops

Please feel free to be in touch anytime 250-320-6532 and asinghkamloopsca

Our corporate mission is MAKING KAMLOOPS SHINE

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City Councillor

The power of entrepreneurship

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(Excluding Easter Monday March 28th)

930 am ndash 1130 am

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Gassy GrannyAn old lady goes to the doctor and says ldquoI have this problem with frequent gas Fortunately the farts never smell and are always silent As a matter of fact Irsquove farted at least 10 times since Irsquove been here and I bet you didnrsquot even noticerdquo

The doctor says ldquoI see Take these pills and come back next weekrdquo

The next week the old lady returns ldquoDoctorrdquo she says ldquoI donrsquot know what the hell you gave me but now my silent farts stink like the dickensrdquo

The doctor says ldquoGood Now that wersquove cleared up your sinuses letrsquos work on your hearingrdquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 6

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Leaky gut is not currently an official medical diagnosis (studies are being conducted but not fast and conclusive enough) and thus it is not yet taught in medical schools This creates some controversy and debate among health professionals and confusion for the general public

ldquoWe donrsquot know a lot but we know that it existsrdquo says Linda A Lee MD a gastroenterologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center

Symptoms attributed to leaky gut include bloating gas cramping and other bowel complaints food sensitivities and other auto-immune reactions skin conditions thyroid and adrenal problems mood and focus issues and joint aches and pains Isnrsquot that quite a broad array of symptoms Hippocrates the father of modern medicine was serious when he said ldquoAll disease begins in the gutrdquo

Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes more permeable that is to say more spacious between the cells such that undigested macromolecules can slip through and into the bloodstream The result is immune stress as the body tries to deal with these misplaced and undigested molecules

Examples of the most common of these wayward molecules are foods such as grain gluten particles and milk casein

It is thought that this hyperpermeability happens when we do not produce the enzymes necessary to break down the molecules eat too much too fast especially when under stress andor consume foods that are not intended for our bodies to handle When food particles do not get digested they irritate and inflame the intestinal lining The damage to the tissue is like stretching or fraying a nylon or net stocking

We deal with suspected leaky gut syndrome in our office with the three Rrsquos Remove Replace and Re-establish All are safe and non-invasive but do require some changes in diet if you have been eating the

typical modern North American fare

Remove the triggers like grains and refined sugars Grains are the seeds for the next generation of plants According to a growing number of experts including Dr Loren Cordain a professor at Colorado State University and an expert on Paleolithic lifestyles humans are not designed to eat grains and doing so may actually be damaging to your gut Grains have inhibitory enzymes to keep them from being digested until they are replanted in the ground So if you have pain or inflammation of the lining of your GI tract it might be a good idea to rest it awhile and try no grains

Replace nutrients lost Nutrient replacement requires both minerals and digestive enzymes

Do you have a ldquoleaky gutrdquo

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See Bone broth page 10

Kidney disease is the overall name for a number of diseases or disorders that affect the kidneys

There are two forms of kidney disease acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

The former is usually the result of an infection or a disease that attacks the nephrons Dialysis might be required for a short time but the function of the kidneys normally recovers

Kidney disease is considered chronic when the function of the kidneys is decreased for more than three consecutive months

Chronic kidney disease can be connected to a number of other health issues Early on kidney disease usually doesnrsquot show any symptoms

but some of the first symptoms can include tiredness poor appetite and itchy skin If itrsquos diagnosed early enough it might never progress to kidney failure

At the stage of kidney failure the kidneys are no longer able to filter blood to the level that the body requires Treatment can include dialysis organ transplant or non-dialysis supportive care

Often referred to as just ldquodialysisrdquo there are actually two distinct types hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis or just hemo involves having blood taken from the body passed through a dialyser filled with dialysis fluid which filters out waste and then returns the blood to the body This type of

dialysis is usually done in a hospital or special clinic but some patients are able to do it at home after some time

Peritoneal dialysis is less common it is usually done by patients who have some remaining kidney function It involves filtering the blood inside the body A catheter is inserted into the abdomen filling the peritoneal cavity with dialysis fluid The blood vessels of the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) act as a filter for the blood

When finished the fluid is discarded This second type of dialysis has to be done four to six times every 24 hours

Kidney function can be determined by blood and urine tests

What is kidney disease

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yoursquove been the foresight to know where you are going and the insight to know when

you have gone too far

March 2016 The Connector Page 7

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in-storeYou can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer

Grocery Shopping Assistance

Phone and place your grocery amp prescription orders

For more information please call

FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)

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Call and join the free service where good friendships are made over coffee and cookies

When your medications expire

Many people have asked me ldquomy medicationsupplement is expired can I still use itrdquo I am obligated by law to sayldquonordquo however anyone can make a choice to take a product A more accurate question is ldquomy medication is expired SHOULD I use itrdquo In this case the answer is also no While a medication that

is just past its expiry date usually does not immediately turn bad or become completely useless there are reasons why you should get rid of all expired medications

Medication expiry dates are a sign that the product in the package is ageing All medications and supplements are chemicals and almost all chemicals are broken down slowly through attack by air water (in the air as humidity) temperature (heat or excessive cold) and sometimes light (even artificial light) As these products break down they begin to lose potency and will be less

likely to work as they should The expiry date is only valid if the product is kept at appropriate temperature and humidity levels which means many products are likely going to be even less potent at their expiry date if they are not stored optimally

For most tabletcapsule medications storage at room temperature (15-25 C) and a relative humidity of less than 40 to 50 per cent is ideal I have always told my clients that the bedroom is actually the best place to store medications in the house as the room temperature is usually consistent and the humidity is much

more stable than the bathroom or the kitchen If you are unsure if a tabletcapsule medication is expired or if there is no expiry date on the bottle consider getting rid of it after nine to 12 months particularly if you are not using it Liquids creams ointments and gels may have earlier expiration dates Eyedrops are a special case Many eyedrops should be discarded in as little as six to eight weeks after opening as the preservative may no

longer be active and this will increase the risk of bacterial contamination in the eye

As a note unless a pharmacy has actually written the expiry date on the label (as some do) they will usually be unable to tell you the expiry date of an old prescription medication

If you find you have a collection of expired or unused medications please do not use them throw them out or put them down the toilet Package or bag them up

and take them in to any pharmacy in BC for safe disposal All pharmacies in BC have access to our provincial medication return program The BC Medication Return Program safely disposes of medications and prevents them from being introduced into landfills or the environment If you are concerned about your expired or unused medications please check with your pharmacist as they can provide guidance for you

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How walking impacted my life by Mary Gretsinger

Ten years ago I was overweight (5rsquo2rdquo and 140 lbs) anxious and depressed I wasnrsquot doing any physical exercise I felt stuck in every part of my life I was also addicted to valium for 12 years I got lots of negative feedback from people and didnrsquot have a clue what to do about it

Finally I decided to do something about it and emulate my mother who lived in Burnaby and walked up to six hours on her day off

My first job was to have a complete physical checkup to make sure it was safe to start such a walking program

On my first day out I went about a block and a half I felt a little bit of light that day

Each day out I felt better Even today if I have a particularly difficult day I step out the door to walk it off

I kept track of my progress

My first 47 months took me to 3000 km

By July 24 2011 I reached 4000 km

By Aug 31 2014 I reached 7801 km

By June 17 2015 I reached 9000 km

On Jan 22 2016 I reached 10000 km

For years I lived on my couch and couldnrsquot think of anything else to do

Today when I canrsquot solve a problem I go for a walk and the answer I

am searching for usually shows up

During those 10000 km I detoxed my mind spirit and body If I feel like skipping two days or so I remember my mothersbquo walking and head out the door My craving for Valium-type medications left me when I started walking I still have to take some antidepressants

Safety tips before you start walking

Get checked by your doctor before commencing

Make sure you have someone who knows which way yoursquore headed

Leave home with a full stomach

Bring a snack with you A half a chocolate bar does me for one hour

Dress for the weatherIf you are going for a

long walk wear an adult diaper

When the weather is either too hot or cold I go to the Tournament Capital Centre

Make sure yoursquore getting yourself good running shoes and socks One year I found a great pair of walking shoes at one of the thrift stores which lasted me about two years

ldquoMobile Nursing Foot CarerdquoCall to book an appointment or for more information

Colleen Thom RN FCN 250-819-1632Advanced Foot Care Nurse

March 2016The ConnectorPage 8

The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

330 Seymour Street Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

Telephone 778-471-0983 Fax 250-828-7171

Office Hours Monday ndash Thursday

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Please address all correspondence to

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By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

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Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

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SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

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OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

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gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

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Bone broth provides minerals

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EvEry MondayCoffee Club 10 amChair yoga 11 amWeightwatchers

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EvEry ThurSdayToastmasters 7 amCoffee Club 10 am

Gamblers anon 11 amGrape vine 12 pm

Table Tennis 1230 pmEuchre 1 pm

dG dinner Party 5 pm

Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

1130 amKiwanis 1145 pmGrape vine 12 pm

Bridge 1 pmdG dinner Party 5 pm

Table Tennis 7 pm

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Mahjong 1 pmScrabble 1 pmTwo Toonie Tea

230 pm

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Karaoke2 - 3 pm

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

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In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

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Kamloops Film Festival

March 2016 The Connector Page 13

One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

Edward Jones Member ndash Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member ndash Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

FinancialFocus

Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

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FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

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Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

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wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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27 28 29 30 31

Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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27 28 29 30 31

Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Classifieds

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

Confession TimesSaturday 4-5 pmSunday 530-6 pmWed 515-535 pm1st Friday of themonth 530-6 pm

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

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CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

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Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

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Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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This job is a part of me nowmdashI canrsquot imagine doing anything differentANA GENERAL MANAGER WORKING AT CHARTWELL SINCE 2005At Chartwell our staff deliver more than just services they deliver a caring and empathetic connection that truly makes life better for our residents

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Third year for TRU students organizing eventldquoI am so thankful for

Dr Fehr to set this in motion mdash for me the volunteers of Kamloops and the BC and Yukon branch of the Canadian Kidney Foundationrdquo

Bonner-Brown has been volunteering at the foundation for more than 20 years aiming to educate others as an average person

Shersquos regularly in contact with the Royal Inland Hospital and is therefore able to provide updated statistics about the Kamloops area which also includes Clearwater Williams Lake and Chase

The number of people in Kamloops who are suffering from kidney issues has been on the rise in the last five months

Statistics show last year in September 1181 people in this region had problems with their kidneys versus 1253 on Feb 10 2016 Most of these people are able to keep their issues under control by diet and lifestyle changes mdash as of February 2016 this includes more than 1000 people

During that period the number of patients on dialysis has decreased One hundred and forty nine are now on dialysis versus 161 this past September

In this area there are currently 80 people waiting for a donor kidney Some of them have been waiting for more than 10 years according to Bonner-Brown

She encourages people to come to the World Kidney Day event

ldquoGet screened and it wonrsquot cost you a thingrdquo

One local Kamloops woman affected by kidney disease is Sylvia Hillman Her life was changed when she received a donor kidney in 2014

She first found out she had kidney disease in 2004 Since Sylvia has

diabetes her doctor kept an eye on the function of her kidneys

For three years she was able keep the kidney disease under control by diet alone but after back surgery everything went ldquoout of whackrdquoFor a year Sylvia did four-hour at-home dialysis Then in 2008 she began doing hemodialysis at home Hemodialysis is when a machine filters specific waste and other fluids from your blood as your kidneys are no longer able to do so Most nights she had to be hooked up to the machine that filtered her blood

Although she liked the comfort of being able to

do dialysis at home she was tired all the time and thought she would have to do it forever

ldquoI had really given up I thought after five years of hemo that Irsquom going to be on this for the rest of my life so letrsquos just face itrdquo

Initially her son planned to be her kidney

donor but a cross-match test revealed that Sylviarsquos antibodies would reject the kidney

Her luck changedldquoA year later I got the

call that there were five donors and five donees across Canadardquo

Sylvia now 67 said the procedure was an easy one but one that has drastically changed her life for the better

Sylviarsquos husband Duane also noticed a definite improvement

ldquoItrsquos so much easier for your liferdquo he said ldquoHer kidneys are great after the transplantrdquo

The two are now able to travel if they want to not having to transport all the equipment required for the dialysis

ldquoYou had to have a spare room just to keep this stuffrdquo said Duane

Plagued by medical issues for a lot of her life her recent neck surgery would not have been possible without the kidney donation

Sylvia encourages people to consider

becoming organ donorsldquoI just wish that more

people would donate I think if they realized how much they would be

helping a person [they might consider it]rdquo she said

ldquoThe difference is incrediblerdquo

Continued from page 1

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In this coming session of Parliament I will be called upon to vote on a Private Memberrsquos Bill that is proposing to change the lyrics of O Canada to make our national anthem more gender neutral

The bill would alter two words changing the second line of the anthem from true patriot love ldquoin all thy sons commandrdquo to ldquoall of us commandrdquo

The objective of the bill according to the sponsor is to ldquopay tribute to all the women who have worked and fought to build and shape the Canada that we know today to at long last honour their sacrifices and contributionsrdquo He argues that the proposed change would actually return the lyrics closer to the version used in the early 1900s ldquoTrue patriot love thou dost in us commandrdquo

Those on the other side of the argument say our countryrsquos national anthem represents a legacy passed down

from our predecessors Further a study conducted on this vary issue found 65 per cent of Canadians opposed changing the words

This has proven to be a very divisive issue I am appealing to all readers of The Connector to give me your feedback on my website poll Please vote either Yes our anthem should be changed to be gender neutral or No our anthem should not be changed This will provide me with some guidance on how to vote in the coming months

If you wish to give me your comments in

person I welcome you to visit my re-located constituency office at 6-275 Seymour St in Kamloops

O Canada Lyric change in our future

Your Voicein OttawaCathy McLeod MP

Irsquom writing this column in mid February and today your city council proclaimed ldquoChamber of Commercerdquo week in Kamloops

When I moved back home to Kamloops in 2000 I started a small (very small) business called Full World Internet Coaching I offered tips and tricks on using the Internet more effectively

I loved the freedom and the ability to create services in our community that did not exist before

I had huge respect for a lot of entrepreneurs that were a lot more

successful than I ever was I still have huge respect for these people

The ability to generate your own revenue streams the confidence to take risks and to innovate the opportunity to create jobs mdash these are very impressive things

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in all these efforts

The Chamber offers a huge diversity of services mdash networking business support policy development and more The board and staff there have worked very hard to build an organization that is nationally recognized for excellence They have been particularly successful in helping secure business-friendly changes in government policy

Currently a Past President of the Kamloops Chamber

Brant Hasanen serves as the Chair of the British Columbia Chamber Brant is an incredible ambassador for Kamloops as he serves as one of the Chief Ambassadors of BC business

We also have business associations in Kamloops that are more place based Downtown we have the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association In North Kamloops we have the North Shore Business Improvement Association

Each of the business improvement associations (BIAs) work hard to advocate for businesses in their area and to create engaging and vibrant business districts

City hall works extensively with the BIAs on issues like road

bridge repair parking transportation and community planning

The BIAs continue to host and sponsor an increasing number of fun events and promotions Overlanders Days at McDonald Park the blue piano near third and Victoria street the street buskers and the graffiti cleanups mdash all organized by the staff and directors at our BIAs

I am a big fan of the diversity and uniqueness of our local business community I love for example walking down Victoria Street or Tranquille Road and browsing in many very interesting shops

Please feel free to be in touch anytime 250-320-6532 and asinghkamloopsca

Our corporate mission is MAKING KAMLOOPS SHINE

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City Councillor

The power of entrepreneurship

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(Excluding Easter Monday March 28th)

930 am ndash 1130 am

Income Tax Service for Seniors

Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm

Sponsored by ONCORE Seniors SocietyFree to low income adults 55 years and older

Gassy GrannyAn old lady goes to the doctor and says ldquoI have this problem with frequent gas Fortunately the farts never smell and are always silent As a matter of fact Irsquove farted at least 10 times since Irsquove been here and I bet you didnrsquot even noticerdquo

The doctor says ldquoI see Take these pills and come back next weekrdquo

The next week the old lady returns ldquoDoctorrdquo she says ldquoI donrsquot know what the hell you gave me but now my silent farts stink like the dickensrdquo

The doctor says ldquoGood Now that wersquove cleared up your sinuses letrsquos work on your hearingrdquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 6

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Leaky gut is not currently an official medical diagnosis (studies are being conducted but not fast and conclusive enough) and thus it is not yet taught in medical schools This creates some controversy and debate among health professionals and confusion for the general public

ldquoWe donrsquot know a lot but we know that it existsrdquo says Linda A Lee MD a gastroenterologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center

Symptoms attributed to leaky gut include bloating gas cramping and other bowel complaints food sensitivities and other auto-immune reactions skin conditions thyroid and adrenal problems mood and focus issues and joint aches and pains Isnrsquot that quite a broad array of symptoms Hippocrates the father of modern medicine was serious when he said ldquoAll disease begins in the gutrdquo

Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes more permeable that is to say more spacious between the cells such that undigested macromolecules can slip through and into the bloodstream The result is immune stress as the body tries to deal with these misplaced and undigested molecules

Examples of the most common of these wayward molecules are foods such as grain gluten particles and milk casein

It is thought that this hyperpermeability happens when we do not produce the enzymes necessary to break down the molecules eat too much too fast especially when under stress andor consume foods that are not intended for our bodies to handle When food particles do not get digested they irritate and inflame the intestinal lining The damage to the tissue is like stretching or fraying a nylon or net stocking

We deal with suspected leaky gut syndrome in our office with the three Rrsquos Remove Replace and Re-establish All are safe and non-invasive but do require some changes in diet if you have been eating the

typical modern North American fare

Remove the triggers like grains and refined sugars Grains are the seeds for the next generation of plants According to a growing number of experts including Dr Loren Cordain a professor at Colorado State University and an expert on Paleolithic lifestyles humans are not designed to eat grains and doing so may actually be damaging to your gut Grains have inhibitory enzymes to keep them from being digested until they are replanted in the ground So if you have pain or inflammation of the lining of your GI tract it might be a good idea to rest it awhile and try no grains

Replace nutrients lost Nutrient replacement requires both minerals and digestive enzymes

Do you have a ldquoleaky gutrdquo

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See Bone broth page 10

Kidney disease is the overall name for a number of diseases or disorders that affect the kidneys

There are two forms of kidney disease acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

The former is usually the result of an infection or a disease that attacks the nephrons Dialysis might be required for a short time but the function of the kidneys normally recovers

Kidney disease is considered chronic when the function of the kidneys is decreased for more than three consecutive months

Chronic kidney disease can be connected to a number of other health issues Early on kidney disease usually doesnrsquot show any symptoms

but some of the first symptoms can include tiredness poor appetite and itchy skin If itrsquos diagnosed early enough it might never progress to kidney failure

At the stage of kidney failure the kidneys are no longer able to filter blood to the level that the body requires Treatment can include dialysis organ transplant or non-dialysis supportive care

Often referred to as just ldquodialysisrdquo there are actually two distinct types hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis or just hemo involves having blood taken from the body passed through a dialyser filled with dialysis fluid which filters out waste and then returns the blood to the body This type of

dialysis is usually done in a hospital or special clinic but some patients are able to do it at home after some time

Peritoneal dialysis is less common it is usually done by patients who have some remaining kidney function It involves filtering the blood inside the body A catheter is inserted into the abdomen filling the peritoneal cavity with dialysis fluid The blood vessels of the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) act as a filter for the blood

When finished the fluid is discarded This second type of dialysis has to be done four to six times every 24 hours

Kidney function can be determined by blood and urine tests

What is kidney disease

Irish ProverbMay you have the hindsight to know where

yoursquove been the foresight to know where you are going and the insight to know when

you have gone too far

March 2016 The Connector Page 7

Oncore Seniors Society in conjunction with Canada Safeway will help you with your shopping Two options available phone-in or

in-storeYou can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer

Grocery Shopping Assistance

Phone and place your grocery amp prescription orders

For more information please call

FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)

Available every Thursday 9 am to 12 pm

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Call and join the free service where good friendships are made over coffee and cookies

When your medications expire

Many people have asked me ldquomy medicationsupplement is expired can I still use itrdquo I am obligated by law to sayldquonordquo however anyone can make a choice to take a product A more accurate question is ldquomy medication is expired SHOULD I use itrdquo In this case the answer is also no While a medication that

is just past its expiry date usually does not immediately turn bad or become completely useless there are reasons why you should get rid of all expired medications

Medication expiry dates are a sign that the product in the package is ageing All medications and supplements are chemicals and almost all chemicals are broken down slowly through attack by air water (in the air as humidity) temperature (heat or excessive cold) and sometimes light (even artificial light) As these products break down they begin to lose potency and will be less

likely to work as they should The expiry date is only valid if the product is kept at appropriate temperature and humidity levels which means many products are likely going to be even less potent at their expiry date if they are not stored optimally

For most tabletcapsule medications storage at room temperature (15-25 C) and a relative humidity of less than 40 to 50 per cent is ideal I have always told my clients that the bedroom is actually the best place to store medications in the house as the room temperature is usually consistent and the humidity is much

more stable than the bathroom or the kitchen If you are unsure if a tabletcapsule medication is expired or if there is no expiry date on the bottle consider getting rid of it after nine to 12 months particularly if you are not using it Liquids creams ointments and gels may have earlier expiration dates Eyedrops are a special case Many eyedrops should be discarded in as little as six to eight weeks after opening as the preservative may no

longer be active and this will increase the risk of bacterial contamination in the eye

As a note unless a pharmacy has actually written the expiry date on the label (as some do) they will usually be unable to tell you the expiry date of an old prescription medication

If you find you have a collection of expired or unused medications please do not use them throw them out or put them down the toilet Package or bag them up

and take them in to any pharmacy in BC for safe disposal All pharmacies in BC have access to our provincial medication return program The BC Medication Return Program safely disposes of medications and prevents them from being introduced into landfills or the environment If you are concerned about your expired or unused medications please check with your pharmacist as they can provide guidance for you

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For caring friendly real estate service call ED at REMAX 250-374-3331

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How walking impacted my life by Mary Gretsinger

Ten years ago I was overweight (5rsquo2rdquo and 140 lbs) anxious and depressed I wasnrsquot doing any physical exercise I felt stuck in every part of my life I was also addicted to valium for 12 years I got lots of negative feedback from people and didnrsquot have a clue what to do about it

Finally I decided to do something about it and emulate my mother who lived in Burnaby and walked up to six hours on her day off

My first job was to have a complete physical checkup to make sure it was safe to start such a walking program

On my first day out I went about a block and a half I felt a little bit of light that day

Each day out I felt better Even today if I have a particularly difficult day I step out the door to walk it off

I kept track of my progress

My first 47 months took me to 3000 km

By July 24 2011 I reached 4000 km

By Aug 31 2014 I reached 7801 km

By June 17 2015 I reached 9000 km

On Jan 22 2016 I reached 10000 km

For years I lived on my couch and couldnrsquot think of anything else to do

Today when I canrsquot solve a problem I go for a walk and the answer I

am searching for usually shows up

During those 10000 km I detoxed my mind spirit and body If I feel like skipping two days or so I remember my mothersbquo walking and head out the door My craving for Valium-type medications left me when I started walking I still have to take some antidepressants

Safety tips before you start walking

Get checked by your doctor before commencing

Make sure you have someone who knows which way yoursquore headed

Leave home with a full stomach

Bring a snack with you A half a chocolate bar does me for one hour

Dress for the weatherIf you are going for a

long walk wear an adult diaper

When the weather is either too hot or cold I go to the Tournament Capital Centre

Make sure yoursquore getting yourself good running shoes and socks One year I found a great pair of walking shoes at one of the thrift stores which lasted me about two years

ldquoMobile Nursing Foot CarerdquoCall to book an appointment or for more information

Colleen Thom RN FCN 250-819-1632Advanced Foot Care Nurse

March 2016The ConnectorPage 8

The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

330 Seymour Street Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

Telephone 778-471-0983 Fax 250-828-7171

Office Hours Monday ndash Thursday

900 am ndash 300 pm

Please address all correspondence to

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Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

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By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

March 2016 The Connector Page 9

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Bone broth provides minerals Plant foods give us enzymes Some people need a little more support and should see a professional for the correct mineral and enzyme supplements neededRe-establish the

gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

With proper diet and nutrition leaky gut symptoms are preventable and resolvable

Cathy Lidster Health EducatorNutritionAllergy Practitioner offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule) For more information she can be contacted at 250-819-9041 wwwcathylidstercom or cathylidstergmailcom

Continued from page 6

Bone broth provides minerals

March 2016 The Connector Page 11

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Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

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9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

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230 pm

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

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March 2016 The Connector Page 13

One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

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Support where and when you need it

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Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

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FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

oNCorE SENIorS SoCIEty

When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle

For more information on our unique home-style assisted living residence

call or email Jenna

250bull554-9244

Comfort amp Security

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

CSICENTRE FOR

SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

acss04_sept

Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

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q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

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4

Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily amp housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

2503769596greenfieldplaceshawca

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

Reasonable Rates

Guy Handy says

SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

2508523212

Home Support Services

Bradwins

Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

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We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

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Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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March 2016 The Connector Page 3

Third year for TRU students organizing eventldquoI am so thankful for

Dr Fehr to set this in motion mdash for me the volunteers of Kamloops and the BC and Yukon branch of the Canadian Kidney Foundationrdquo

Bonner-Brown has been volunteering at the foundation for more than 20 years aiming to educate others as an average person

Shersquos regularly in contact with the Royal Inland Hospital and is therefore able to provide updated statistics about the Kamloops area which also includes Clearwater Williams Lake and Chase

The number of people in Kamloops who are suffering from kidney issues has been on the rise in the last five months

Statistics show last year in September 1181 people in this region had problems with their kidneys versus 1253 on Feb 10 2016 Most of these people are able to keep their issues under control by diet and lifestyle changes mdash as of February 2016 this includes more than 1000 people

During that period the number of patients on dialysis has decreased One hundred and forty nine are now on dialysis versus 161 this past September

In this area there are currently 80 people waiting for a donor kidney Some of them have been waiting for more than 10 years according to Bonner-Brown

She encourages people to come to the World Kidney Day event

ldquoGet screened and it wonrsquot cost you a thingrdquo

One local Kamloops woman affected by kidney disease is Sylvia Hillman Her life was changed when she received a donor kidney in 2014

She first found out she had kidney disease in 2004 Since Sylvia has

diabetes her doctor kept an eye on the function of her kidneys

For three years she was able keep the kidney disease under control by diet alone but after back surgery everything went ldquoout of whackrdquoFor a year Sylvia did four-hour at-home dialysis Then in 2008 she began doing hemodialysis at home Hemodialysis is when a machine filters specific waste and other fluids from your blood as your kidneys are no longer able to do so Most nights she had to be hooked up to the machine that filtered her blood

Although she liked the comfort of being able to

do dialysis at home she was tired all the time and thought she would have to do it forever

ldquoI had really given up I thought after five years of hemo that Irsquom going to be on this for the rest of my life so letrsquos just face itrdquo

Initially her son planned to be her kidney

donor but a cross-match test revealed that Sylviarsquos antibodies would reject the kidney

Her luck changedldquoA year later I got the

call that there were five donors and five donees across Canadardquo

Sylvia now 67 said the procedure was an easy one but one that has drastically changed her life for the better

Sylviarsquos husband Duane also noticed a definite improvement

ldquoItrsquos so much easier for your liferdquo he said ldquoHer kidneys are great after the transplantrdquo

The two are now able to travel if they want to not having to transport all the equipment required for the dialysis

ldquoYou had to have a spare room just to keep this stuffrdquo said Duane

Plagued by medical issues for a lot of her life her recent neck surgery would not have been possible without the kidney donation

Sylvia encourages people to consider

becoming organ donorsldquoI just wish that more

people would donate I think if they realized how much they would be

helping a person [they might consider it]rdquo she said

ldquoThe difference is incrediblerdquo

Continued from page 1

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March 2016 The Connector Page 5

Itrsquos likely you opened and contribute to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for the tax-advantaged savings But remember your TFSA is more than just another savings account

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In this coming session of Parliament I will be called upon to vote on a Private Memberrsquos Bill that is proposing to change the lyrics of O Canada to make our national anthem more gender neutral

The bill would alter two words changing the second line of the anthem from true patriot love ldquoin all thy sons commandrdquo to ldquoall of us commandrdquo

The objective of the bill according to the sponsor is to ldquopay tribute to all the women who have worked and fought to build and shape the Canada that we know today to at long last honour their sacrifices and contributionsrdquo He argues that the proposed change would actually return the lyrics closer to the version used in the early 1900s ldquoTrue patriot love thou dost in us commandrdquo

Those on the other side of the argument say our countryrsquos national anthem represents a legacy passed down

from our predecessors Further a study conducted on this vary issue found 65 per cent of Canadians opposed changing the words

This has proven to be a very divisive issue I am appealing to all readers of The Connector to give me your feedback on my website poll Please vote either Yes our anthem should be changed to be gender neutral or No our anthem should not be changed This will provide me with some guidance on how to vote in the coming months

If you wish to give me your comments in

person I welcome you to visit my re-located constituency office at 6-275 Seymour St in Kamloops

O Canada Lyric change in our future

Your Voicein OttawaCathy McLeod MP

Irsquom writing this column in mid February and today your city council proclaimed ldquoChamber of Commercerdquo week in Kamloops

When I moved back home to Kamloops in 2000 I started a small (very small) business called Full World Internet Coaching I offered tips and tricks on using the Internet more effectively

I loved the freedom and the ability to create services in our community that did not exist before

I had huge respect for a lot of entrepreneurs that were a lot more

successful than I ever was I still have huge respect for these people

The ability to generate your own revenue streams the confidence to take risks and to innovate the opportunity to create jobs mdash these are very impressive things

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in all these efforts

The Chamber offers a huge diversity of services mdash networking business support policy development and more The board and staff there have worked very hard to build an organization that is nationally recognized for excellence They have been particularly successful in helping secure business-friendly changes in government policy

Currently a Past President of the Kamloops Chamber

Brant Hasanen serves as the Chair of the British Columbia Chamber Brant is an incredible ambassador for Kamloops as he serves as one of the Chief Ambassadors of BC business

We also have business associations in Kamloops that are more place based Downtown we have the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association In North Kamloops we have the North Shore Business Improvement Association

Each of the business improvement associations (BIAs) work hard to advocate for businesses in their area and to create engaging and vibrant business districts

City hall works extensively with the BIAs on issues like road

bridge repair parking transportation and community planning

The BIAs continue to host and sponsor an increasing number of fun events and promotions Overlanders Days at McDonald Park the blue piano near third and Victoria street the street buskers and the graffiti cleanups mdash all organized by the staff and directors at our BIAs

I am a big fan of the diversity and uniqueness of our local business community I love for example walking down Victoria Street or Tranquille Road and browsing in many very interesting shops

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March 2016The ConnectorPage 6

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Leaky gut is not currently an official medical diagnosis (studies are being conducted but not fast and conclusive enough) and thus it is not yet taught in medical schools This creates some controversy and debate among health professionals and confusion for the general public

ldquoWe donrsquot know a lot but we know that it existsrdquo says Linda A Lee MD a gastroenterologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center

Symptoms attributed to leaky gut include bloating gas cramping and other bowel complaints food sensitivities and other auto-immune reactions skin conditions thyroid and adrenal problems mood and focus issues and joint aches and pains Isnrsquot that quite a broad array of symptoms Hippocrates the father of modern medicine was serious when he said ldquoAll disease begins in the gutrdquo

Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes more permeable that is to say more spacious between the cells such that undigested macromolecules can slip through and into the bloodstream The result is immune stress as the body tries to deal with these misplaced and undigested molecules

Examples of the most common of these wayward molecules are foods such as grain gluten particles and milk casein

It is thought that this hyperpermeability happens when we do not produce the enzymes necessary to break down the molecules eat too much too fast especially when under stress andor consume foods that are not intended for our bodies to handle When food particles do not get digested they irritate and inflame the intestinal lining The damage to the tissue is like stretching or fraying a nylon or net stocking

We deal with suspected leaky gut syndrome in our office with the three Rrsquos Remove Replace and Re-establish All are safe and non-invasive but do require some changes in diet if you have been eating the

typical modern North American fare

Remove the triggers like grains and refined sugars Grains are the seeds for the next generation of plants According to a growing number of experts including Dr Loren Cordain a professor at Colorado State University and an expert on Paleolithic lifestyles humans are not designed to eat grains and doing so may actually be damaging to your gut Grains have inhibitory enzymes to keep them from being digested until they are replanted in the ground So if you have pain or inflammation of the lining of your GI tract it might be a good idea to rest it awhile and try no grains

Replace nutrients lost Nutrient replacement requires both minerals and digestive enzymes

Do you have a ldquoleaky gutrdquo

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See Bone broth page 10

Kidney disease is the overall name for a number of diseases or disorders that affect the kidneys

There are two forms of kidney disease acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

The former is usually the result of an infection or a disease that attacks the nephrons Dialysis might be required for a short time but the function of the kidneys normally recovers

Kidney disease is considered chronic when the function of the kidneys is decreased for more than three consecutive months

Chronic kidney disease can be connected to a number of other health issues Early on kidney disease usually doesnrsquot show any symptoms

but some of the first symptoms can include tiredness poor appetite and itchy skin If itrsquos diagnosed early enough it might never progress to kidney failure

At the stage of kidney failure the kidneys are no longer able to filter blood to the level that the body requires Treatment can include dialysis organ transplant or non-dialysis supportive care

Often referred to as just ldquodialysisrdquo there are actually two distinct types hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis or just hemo involves having blood taken from the body passed through a dialyser filled with dialysis fluid which filters out waste and then returns the blood to the body This type of

dialysis is usually done in a hospital or special clinic but some patients are able to do it at home after some time

Peritoneal dialysis is less common it is usually done by patients who have some remaining kidney function It involves filtering the blood inside the body A catheter is inserted into the abdomen filling the peritoneal cavity with dialysis fluid The blood vessels of the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) act as a filter for the blood

When finished the fluid is discarded This second type of dialysis has to be done four to six times every 24 hours

Kidney function can be determined by blood and urine tests

What is kidney disease

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you have gone too far

March 2016 The Connector Page 7

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When your medications expire

Many people have asked me ldquomy medicationsupplement is expired can I still use itrdquo I am obligated by law to sayldquonordquo however anyone can make a choice to take a product A more accurate question is ldquomy medication is expired SHOULD I use itrdquo In this case the answer is also no While a medication that

is just past its expiry date usually does not immediately turn bad or become completely useless there are reasons why you should get rid of all expired medications

Medication expiry dates are a sign that the product in the package is ageing All medications and supplements are chemicals and almost all chemicals are broken down slowly through attack by air water (in the air as humidity) temperature (heat or excessive cold) and sometimes light (even artificial light) As these products break down they begin to lose potency and will be less

likely to work as they should The expiry date is only valid if the product is kept at appropriate temperature and humidity levels which means many products are likely going to be even less potent at their expiry date if they are not stored optimally

For most tabletcapsule medications storage at room temperature (15-25 C) and a relative humidity of less than 40 to 50 per cent is ideal I have always told my clients that the bedroom is actually the best place to store medications in the house as the room temperature is usually consistent and the humidity is much

more stable than the bathroom or the kitchen If you are unsure if a tabletcapsule medication is expired or if there is no expiry date on the bottle consider getting rid of it after nine to 12 months particularly if you are not using it Liquids creams ointments and gels may have earlier expiration dates Eyedrops are a special case Many eyedrops should be discarded in as little as six to eight weeks after opening as the preservative may no

longer be active and this will increase the risk of bacterial contamination in the eye

As a note unless a pharmacy has actually written the expiry date on the label (as some do) they will usually be unable to tell you the expiry date of an old prescription medication

If you find you have a collection of expired or unused medications please do not use them throw them out or put them down the toilet Package or bag them up

and take them in to any pharmacy in BC for safe disposal All pharmacies in BC have access to our provincial medication return program The BC Medication Return Program safely disposes of medications and prevents them from being introduced into landfills or the environment If you are concerned about your expired or unused medications please check with your pharmacist as they can provide guidance for you

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How walking impacted my life by Mary Gretsinger

Ten years ago I was overweight (5rsquo2rdquo and 140 lbs) anxious and depressed I wasnrsquot doing any physical exercise I felt stuck in every part of my life I was also addicted to valium for 12 years I got lots of negative feedback from people and didnrsquot have a clue what to do about it

Finally I decided to do something about it and emulate my mother who lived in Burnaby and walked up to six hours on her day off

My first job was to have a complete physical checkup to make sure it was safe to start such a walking program

On my first day out I went about a block and a half I felt a little bit of light that day

Each day out I felt better Even today if I have a particularly difficult day I step out the door to walk it off

I kept track of my progress

My first 47 months took me to 3000 km

By July 24 2011 I reached 4000 km

By Aug 31 2014 I reached 7801 km

By June 17 2015 I reached 9000 km

On Jan 22 2016 I reached 10000 km

For years I lived on my couch and couldnrsquot think of anything else to do

Today when I canrsquot solve a problem I go for a walk and the answer I

am searching for usually shows up

During those 10000 km I detoxed my mind spirit and body If I feel like skipping two days or so I remember my mothersbquo walking and head out the door My craving for Valium-type medications left me when I started walking I still have to take some antidepressants

Safety tips before you start walking

Get checked by your doctor before commencing

Make sure you have someone who knows which way yoursquore headed

Leave home with a full stomach

Bring a snack with you A half a chocolate bar does me for one hour

Dress for the weatherIf you are going for a

long walk wear an adult diaper

When the weather is either too hot or cold I go to the Tournament Capital Centre

Make sure yoursquore getting yourself good running shoes and socks One year I found a great pair of walking shoes at one of the thrift stores which lasted me about two years

ldquoMobile Nursing Foot CarerdquoCall to book an appointment or for more information

Colleen Thom RN FCN 250-819-1632Advanced Foot Care Nurse

March 2016The ConnectorPage 8

The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

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Telephone 778-471-0983 Fax 250-828-7171

Office Hours Monday ndash Thursday

900 am ndash 300 pm

Please address all correspondence to

The Connector330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

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By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

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Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

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Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

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1030 am

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10 am - 8 pm

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Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

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CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

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Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

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Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

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SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

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60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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Bone broth provides minerals

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

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YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

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One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

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We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

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February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

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Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

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SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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27 28 29 30 31

Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Classifieds

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

Confession TimesSaturday 4-5 pmSunday 530-6 pmWed 515-535 pm1st Friday of themonth 530-6 pm

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

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CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Who says downsizing canrsquot be upscale The Villas in Aberdeen have everything on your wish list from heated-fl oor ensuites to designer lighting engineered hard-

wood and quartz countertops Put your green thumb to work in the community gardens and orchard Stroll through the 15-acre park next door Or entertain friends on your private glass-enclosed deck overlooking downtown Kamloops and the Thompson rivers And for a limited time the fi rst lucky buyers will receive a rebate of $5000 on their purchase Why not see for yourself Visit the Villas display suite at 2171 Van Horne Drive in Aberdeen ndash Thursday or Friday from 100 to 300 Saturday and Sunday from 100 to 400 Because now you can downsize without compromise

DOWNSIZING NEVER HAD AN UPSIDE LIKE THIS

March 2016 The Connector Page 5

Itrsquos likely you opened and contribute to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for the tax-advantaged savings But remember your TFSA is more than just another savings account

By having a TFSA at Edward Jones you can benefit from working with a financial advisor who will meet with you to better understand your needs Working together wersquoll personalize your TFSA with the best investments that will be tailored to meet these needs

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In this coming session of Parliament I will be called upon to vote on a Private Memberrsquos Bill that is proposing to change the lyrics of O Canada to make our national anthem more gender neutral

The bill would alter two words changing the second line of the anthem from true patriot love ldquoin all thy sons commandrdquo to ldquoall of us commandrdquo

The objective of the bill according to the sponsor is to ldquopay tribute to all the women who have worked and fought to build and shape the Canada that we know today to at long last honour their sacrifices and contributionsrdquo He argues that the proposed change would actually return the lyrics closer to the version used in the early 1900s ldquoTrue patriot love thou dost in us commandrdquo

Those on the other side of the argument say our countryrsquos national anthem represents a legacy passed down

from our predecessors Further a study conducted on this vary issue found 65 per cent of Canadians opposed changing the words

This has proven to be a very divisive issue I am appealing to all readers of The Connector to give me your feedback on my website poll Please vote either Yes our anthem should be changed to be gender neutral or No our anthem should not be changed This will provide me with some guidance on how to vote in the coming months

If you wish to give me your comments in

person I welcome you to visit my re-located constituency office at 6-275 Seymour St in Kamloops

O Canada Lyric change in our future

Your Voicein OttawaCathy McLeod MP

Irsquom writing this column in mid February and today your city council proclaimed ldquoChamber of Commercerdquo week in Kamloops

When I moved back home to Kamloops in 2000 I started a small (very small) business called Full World Internet Coaching I offered tips and tricks on using the Internet more effectively

I loved the freedom and the ability to create services in our community that did not exist before

I had huge respect for a lot of entrepreneurs that were a lot more

successful than I ever was I still have huge respect for these people

The ability to generate your own revenue streams the confidence to take risks and to innovate the opportunity to create jobs mdash these are very impressive things

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in all these efforts

The Chamber offers a huge diversity of services mdash networking business support policy development and more The board and staff there have worked very hard to build an organization that is nationally recognized for excellence They have been particularly successful in helping secure business-friendly changes in government policy

Currently a Past President of the Kamloops Chamber

Brant Hasanen serves as the Chair of the British Columbia Chamber Brant is an incredible ambassador for Kamloops as he serves as one of the Chief Ambassadors of BC business

We also have business associations in Kamloops that are more place based Downtown we have the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association In North Kamloops we have the North Shore Business Improvement Association

Each of the business improvement associations (BIAs) work hard to advocate for businesses in their area and to create engaging and vibrant business districts

City hall works extensively with the BIAs on issues like road

bridge repair parking transportation and community planning

The BIAs continue to host and sponsor an increasing number of fun events and promotions Overlanders Days at McDonald Park the blue piano near third and Victoria street the street buskers and the graffiti cleanups mdash all organized by the staff and directors at our BIAs

I am a big fan of the diversity and uniqueness of our local business community I love for example walking down Victoria Street or Tranquille Road and browsing in many very interesting shops

Please feel free to be in touch anytime 250-320-6532 and asinghkamloopsca

Our corporate mission is MAKING KAMLOOPS SHINE

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City Councillor

The power of entrepreneurship

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Gassy GrannyAn old lady goes to the doctor and says ldquoI have this problem with frequent gas Fortunately the farts never smell and are always silent As a matter of fact Irsquove farted at least 10 times since Irsquove been here and I bet you didnrsquot even noticerdquo

The doctor says ldquoI see Take these pills and come back next weekrdquo

The next week the old lady returns ldquoDoctorrdquo she says ldquoI donrsquot know what the hell you gave me but now my silent farts stink like the dickensrdquo

The doctor says ldquoGood Now that wersquove cleared up your sinuses letrsquos work on your hearingrdquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 6

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Leaky gut is not currently an official medical diagnosis (studies are being conducted but not fast and conclusive enough) and thus it is not yet taught in medical schools This creates some controversy and debate among health professionals and confusion for the general public

ldquoWe donrsquot know a lot but we know that it existsrdquo says Linda A Lee MD a gastroenterologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center

Symptoms attributed to leaky gut include bloating gas cramping and other bowel complaints food sensitivities and other auto-immune reactions skin conditions thyroid and adrenal problems mood and focus issues and joint aches and pains Isnrsquot that quite a broad array of symptoms Hippocrates the father of modern medicine was serious when he said ldquoAll disease begins in the gutrdquo

Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes more permeable that is to say more spacious between the cells such that undigested macromolecules can slip through and into the bloodstream The result is immune stress as the body tries to deal with these misplaced and undigested molecules

Examples of the most common of these wayward molecules are foods such as grain gluten particles and milk casein

It is thought that this hyperpermeability happens when we do not produce the enzymes necessary to break down the molecules eat too much too fast especially when under stress andor consume foods that are not intended for our bodies to handle When food particles do not get digested they irritate and inflame the intestinal lining The damage to the tissue is like stretching or fraying a nylon or net stocking

We deal with suspected leaky gut syndrome in our office with the three Rrsquos Remove Replace and Re-establish All are safe and non-invasive but do require some changes in diet if you have been eating the

typical modern North American fare

Remove the triggers like grains and refined sugars Grains are the seeds for the next generation of plants According to a growing number of experts including Dr Loren Cordain a professor at Colorado State University and an expert on Paleolithic lifestyles humans are not designed to eat grains and doing so may actually be damaging to your gut Grains have inhibitory enzymes to keep them from being digested until they are replanted in the ground So if you have pain or inflammation of the lining of your GI tract it might be a good idea to rest it awhile and try no grains

Replace nutrients lost Nutrient replacement requires both minerals and digestive enzymes

Do you have a ldquoleaky gutrdquo

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See Bone broth page 10

Kidney disease is the overall name for a number of diseases or disorders that affect the kidneys

There are two forms of kidney disease acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

The former is usually the result of an infection or a disease that attacks the nephrons Dialysis might be required for a short time but the function of the kidneys normally recovers

Kidney disease is considered chronic when the function of the kidneys is decreased for more than three consecutive months

Chronic kidney disease can be connected to a number of other health issues Early on kidney disease usually doesnrsquot show any symptoms

but some of the first symptoms can include tiredness poor appetite and itchy skin If itrsquos diagnosed early enough it might never progress to kidney failure

At the stage of kidney failure the kidneys are no longer able to filter blood to the level that the body requires Treatment can include dialysis organ transplant or non-dialysis supportive care

Often referred to as just ldquodialysisrdquo there are actually two distinct types hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis or just hemo involves having blood taken from the body passed through a dialyser filled with dialysis fluid which filters out waste and then returns the blood to the body This type of

dialysis is usually done in a hospital or special clinic but some patients are able to do it at home after some time

Peritoneal dialysis is less common it is usually done by patients who have some remaining kidney function It involves filtering the blood inside the body A catheter is inserted into the abdomen filling the peritoneal cavity with dialysis fluid The blood vessels of the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) act as a filter for the blood

When finished the fluid is discarded This second type of dialysis has to be done four to six times every 24 hours

Kidney function can be determined by blood and urine tests

What is kidney disease

Irish ProverbMay you have the hindsight to know where

yoursquove been the foresight to know where you are going and the insight to know when

you have gone too far

March 2016 The Connector Page 7

Oncore Seniors Society in conjunction with Canada Safeway will help you with your shopping Two options available phone-in or

in-storeYou can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer

Grocery Shopping Assistance

Phone and place your grocery amp prescription orders

For more information please call

FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)

Available every Thursday 9 am to 12 pm

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Call and join the free service where good friendships are made over coffee and cookies

When your medications expire

Many people have asked me ldquomy medicationsupplement is expired can I still use itrdquo I am obligated by law to sayldquonordquo however anyone can make a choice to take a product A more accurate question is ldquomy medication is expired SHOULD I use itrdquo In this case the answer is also no While a medication that

is just past its expiry date usually does not immediately turn bad or become completely useless there are reasons why you should get rid of all expired medications

Medication expiry dates are a sign that the product in the package is ageing All medications and supplements are chemicals and almost all chemicals are broken down slowly through attack by air water (in the air as humidity) temperature (heat or excessive cold) and sometimes light (even artificial light) As these products break down they begin to lose potency and will be less

likely to work as they should The expiry date is only valid if the product is kept at appropriate temperature and humidity levels which means many products are likely going to be even less potent at their expiry date if they are not stored optimally

For most tabletcapsule medications storage at room temperature (15-25 C) and a relative humidity of less than 40 to 50 per cent is ideal I have always told my clients that the bedroom is actually the best place to store medications in the house as the room temperature is usually consistent and the humidity is much

more stable than the bathroom or the kitchen If you are unsure if a tabletcapsule medication is expired or if there is no expiry date on the bottle consider getting rid of it after nine to 12 months particularly if you are not using it Liquids creams ointments and gels may have earlier expiration dates Eyedrops are a special case Many eyedrops should be discarded in as little as six to eight weeks after opening as the preservative may no

longer be active and this will increase the risk of bacterial contamination in the eye

As a note unless a pharmacy has actually written the expiry date on the label (as some do) they will usually be unable to tell you the expiry date of an old prescription medication

If you find you have a collection of expired or unused medications please do not use them throw them out or put them down the toilet Package or bag them up

and take them in to any pharmacy in BC for safe disposal All pharmacies in BC have access to our provincial medication return program The BC Medication Return Program safely disposes of medications and prevents them from being introduced into landfills or the environment If you are concerned about your expired or unused medications please check with your pharmacist as they can provide guidance for you

PharmacistReflections

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How walking impacted my life by Mary Gretsinger

Ten years ago I was overweight (5rsquo2rdquo and 140 lbs) anxious and depressed I wasnrsquot doing any physical exercise I felt stuck in every part of my life I was also addicted to valium for 12 years I got lots of negative feedback from people and didnrsquot have a clue what to do about it

Finally I decided to do something about it and emulate my mother who lived in Burnaby and walked up to six hours on her day off

My first job was to have a complete physical checkup to make sure it was safe to start such a walking program

On my first day out I went about a block and a half I felt a little bit of light that day

Each day out I felt better Even today if I have a particularly difficult day I step out the door to walk it off

I kept track of my progress

My first 47 months took me to 3000 km

By July 24 2011 I reached 4000 km

By Aug 31 2014 I reached 7801 km

By June 17 2015 I reached 9000 km

On Jan 22 2016 I reached 10000 km

For years I lived on my couch and couldnrsquot think of anything else to do

Today when I canrsquot solve a problem I go for a walk and the answer I

am searching for usually shows up

During those 10000 km I detoxed my mind spirit and body If I feel like skipping two days or so I remember my mothersbquo walking and head out the door My craving for Valium-type medications left me when I started walking I still have to take some antidepressants

Safety tips before you start walking

Get checked by your doctor before commencing

Make sure you have someone who knows which way yoursquore headed

Leave home with a full stomach

Bring a snack with you A half a chocolate bar does me for one hour

Dress for the weatherIf you are going for a

long walk wear an adult diaper

When the weather is either too hot or cold I go to the Tournament Capital Centre

Make sure yoursquore getting yourself good running shoes and socks One year I found a great pair of walking shoes at one of the thrift stores which lasted me about two years

ldquoMobile Nursing Foot CarerdquoCall to book an appointment or for more information

Colleen Thom RN FCN 250-819-1632Advanced Foot Care Nurse

March 2016The ConnectorPage 8

The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

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Telephone 778-471-0983 Fax 250-828-7171

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Please address all correspondence to

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Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

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By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

March 2016 The Connector Page 9

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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27 28 29 30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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17 18 19

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32 33 34 35 36

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56 57 58 59

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67 68 69

SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Bone broth provides minerals Plant foods give us enzymes Some people need a little more support and should see a professional for the correct mineral and enzyme supplements neededRe-establish the

gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

With proper diet and nutrition leaky gut symptoms are preventable and resolvable

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Gamblers anon 11 amGrape vine 12 pm

Table Tennis 1230 pmEuchre 1 pm

dG dinner Party 5 pm

Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

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230 pm

Blazers Booster Club600 pm

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

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Every Monday 900 amuntil april 25

(Except Easter Monday)

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Centre Hours Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

Weddings amp private functions Anytime

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

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One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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FinancialFocus

Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

PRESS

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TEL 250-376-6536 bull FAX 250-376-6513oncoreseniorssocietyca

We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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In-Home Care IncHome Support Services

314-141 Victoria Street Kamloopswwwinhomecarehomesupportca

250-851-0078

24 HourS 7 dayS a

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Snowshoveling Personalcare Companioncare Housekeeping Mealpreparation Transportation Respitecare Personalizedcontinuouscare

Serving Kamloops for 22 years

Now oFFerING

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

CSICENTRE FOR

SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

Visit us onlineconnectornewsca

Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

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250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

1 2 3 4 5

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13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

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Guy Handy says

SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

250-554-1611wwwkamsaca

CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

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Continued from page 1

Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

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Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Itrsquos likely you opened and contribute to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for the tax-advantaged savings But remember your TFSA is more than just another savings account

By having a TFSA at Edward Jones you can benefit from working with a financial advisor who will meet with you to better understand your needs Working together wersquoll personalize your TFSA with the best investments that will be tailored to meet these needs

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In this coming session of Parliament I will be called upon to vote on a Private Memberrsquos Bill that is proposing to change the lyrics of O Canada to make our national anthem more gender neutral

The bill would alter two words changing the second line of the anthem from true patriot love ldquoin all thy sons commandrdquo to ldquoall of us commandrdquo

The objective of the bill according to the sponsor is to ldquopay tribute to all the women who have worked and fought to build and shape the Canada that we know today to at long last honour their sacrifices and contributionsrdquo He argues that the proposed change would actually return the lyrics closer to the version used in the early 1900s ldquoTrue patriot love thou dost in us commandrdquo

Those on the other side of the argument say our countryrsquos national anthem represents a legacy passed down

from our predecessors Further a study conducted on this vary issue found 65 per cent of Canadians opposed changing the words

This has proven to be a very divisive issue I am appealing to all readers of The Connector to give me your feedback on my website poll Please vote either Yes our anthem should be changed to be gender neutral or No our anthem should not be changed This will provide me with some guidance on how to vote in the coming months

If you wish to give me your comments in

person I welcome you to visit my re-located constituency office at 6-275 Seymour St in Kamloops

O Canada Lyric change in our future

Your Voicein OttawaCathy McLeod MP

Irsquom writing this column in mid February and today your city council proclaimed ldquoChamber of Commercerdquo week in Kamloops

When I moved back home to Kamloops in 2000 I started a small (very small) business called Full World Internet Coaching I offered tips and tricks on using the Internet more effectively

I loved the freedom and the ability to create services in our community that did not exist before

I had huge respect for a lot of entrepreneurs that were a lot more

successful than I ever was I still have huge respect for these people

The ability to generate your own revenue streams the confidence to take risks and to innovate the opportunity to create jobs mdash these are very impressive things

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in all these efforts

The Chamber offers a huge diversity of services mdash networking business support policy development and more The board and staff there have worked very hard to build an organization that is nationally recognized for excellence They have been particularly successful in helping secure business-friendly changes in government policy

Currently a Past President of the Kamloops Chamber

Brant Hasanen serves as the Chair of the British Columbia Chamber Brant is an incredible ambassador for Kamloops as he serves as one of the Chief Ambassadors of BC business

We also have business associations in Kamloops that are more place based Downtown we have the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association In North Kamloops we have the North Shore Business Improvement Association

Each of the business improvement associations (BIAs) work hard to advocate for businesses in their area and to create engaging and vibrant business districts

City hall works extensively with the BIAs on issues like road

bridge repair parking transportation and community planning

The BIAs continue to host and sponsor an increasing number of fun events and promotions Overlanders Days at McDonald Park the blue piano near third and Victoria street the street buskers and the graffiti cleanups mdash all organized by the staff and directors at our BIAs

I am a big fan of the diversity and uniqueness of our local business community I love for example walking down Victoria Street or Tranquille Road and browsing in many very interesting shops

Please feel free to be in touch anytime 250-320-6532 and asinghkamloopsca

Our corporate mission is MAKING KAMLOOPS SHINE

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City Councillor

The power of entrepreneurship

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930 am ndash 1130 am

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Gassy GrannyAn old lady goes to the doctor and says ldquoI have this problem with frequent gas Fortunately the farts never smell and are always silent As a matter of fact Irsquove farted at least 10 times since Irsquove been here and I bet you didnrsquot even noticerdquo

The doctor says ldquoI see Take these pills and come back next weekrdquo

The next week the old lady returns ldquoDoctorrdquo she says ldquoI donrsquot know what the hell you gave me but now my silent farts stink like the dickensrdquo

The doctor says ldquoGood Now that wersquove cleared up your sinuses letrsquos work on your hearingrdquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 6

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Leaky gut is not currently an official medical diagnosis (studies are being conducted but not fast and conclusive enough) and thus it is not yet taught in medical schools This creates some controversy and debate among health professionals and confusion for the general public

ldquoWe donrsquot know a lot but we know that it existsrdquo says Linda A Lee MD a gastroenterologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center

Symptoms attributed to leaky gut include bloating gas cramping and other bowel complaints food sensitivities and other auto-immune reactions skin conditions thyroid and adrenal problems mood and focus issues and joint aches and pains Isnrsquot that quite a broad array of symptoms Hippocrates the father of modern medicine was serious when he said ldquoAll disease begins in the gutrdquo

Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes more permeable that is to say more spacious between the cells such that undigested macromolecules can slip through and into the bloodstream The result is immune stress as the body tries to deal with these misplaced and undigested molecules

Examples of the most common of these wayward molecules are foods such as grain gluten particles and milk casein

It is thought that this hyperpermeability happens when we do not produce the enzymes necessary to break down the molecules eat too much too fast especially when under stress andor consume foods that are not intended for our bodies to handle When food particles do not get digested they irritate and inflame the intestinal lining The damage to the tissue is like stretching or fraying a nylon or net stocking

We deal with suspected leaky gut syndrome in our office with the three Rrsquos Remove Replace and Re-establish All are safe and non-invasive but do require some changes in diet if you have been eating the

typical modern North American fare

Remove the triggers like grains and refined sugars Grains are the seeds for the next generation of plants According to a growing number of experts including Dr Loren Cordain a professor at Colorado State University and an expert on Paleolithic lifestyles humans are not designed to eat grains and doing so may actually be damaging to your gut Grains have inhibitory enzymes to keep them from being digested until they are replanted in the ground So if you have pain or inflammation of the lining of your GI tract it might be a good idea to rest it awhile and try no grains

Replace nutrients lost Nutrient replacement requires both minerals and digestive enzymes

Do you have a ldquoleaky gutrdquo

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See Bone broth page 10

Kidney disease is the overall name for a number of diseases or disorders that affect the kidneys

There are two forms of kidney disease acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

The former is usually the result of an infection or a disease that attacks the nephrons Dialysis might be required for a short time but the function of the kidneys normally recovers

Kidney disease is considered chronic when the function of the kidneys is decreased for more than three consecutive months

Chronic kidney disease can be connected to a number of other health issues Early on kidney disease usually doesnrsquot show any symptoms

but some of the first symptoms can include tiredness poor appetite and itchy skin If itrsquos diagnosed early enough it might never progress to kidney failure

At the stage of kidney failure the kidneys are no longer able to filter blood to the level that the body requires Treatment can include dialysis organ transplant or non-dialysis supportive care

Often referred to as just ldquodialysisrdquo there are actually two distinct types hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis or just hemo involves having blood taken from the body passed through a dialyser filled with dialysis fluid which filters out waste and then returns the blood to the body This type of

dialysis is usually done in a hospital or special clinic but some patients are able to do it at home after some time

Peritoneal dialysis is less common it is usually done by patients who have some remaining kidney function It involves filtering the blood inside the body A catheter is inserted into the abdomen filling the peritoneal cavity with dialysis fluid The blood vessels of the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) act as a filter for the blood

When finished the fluid is discarded This second type of dialysis has to be done four to six times every 24 hours

Kidney function can be determined by blood and urine tests

What is kidney disease

Irish ProverbMay you have the hindsight to know where

yoursquove been the foresight to know where you are going and the insight to know when

you have gone too far

March 2016 The Connector Page 7

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When your medications expire

Many people have asked me ldquomy medicationsupplement is expired can I still use itrdquo I am obligated by law to sayldquonordquo however anyone can make a choice to take a product A more accurate question is ldquomy medication is expired SHOULD I use itrdquo In this case the answer is also no While a medication that

is just past its expiry date usually does not immediately turn bad or become completely useless there are reasons why you should get rid of all expired medications

Medication expiry dates are a sign that the product in the package is ageing All medications and supplements are chemicals and almost all chemicals are broken down slowly through attack by air water (in the air as humidity) temperature (heat or excessive cold) and sometimes light (even artificial light) As these products break down they begin to lose potency and will be less

likely to work as they should The expiry date is only valid if the product is kept at appropriate temperature and humidity levels which means many products are likely going to be even less potent at their expiry date if they are not stored optimally

For most tabletcapsule medications storage at room temperature (15-25 C) and a relative humidity of less than 40 to 50 per cent is ideal I have always told my clients that the bedroom is actually the best place to store medications in the house as the room temperature is usually consistent and the humidity is much

more stable than the bathroom or the kitchen If you are unsure if a tabletcapsule medication is expired or if there is no expiry date on the bottle consider getting rid of it after nine to 12 months particularly if you are not using it Liquids creams ointments and gels may have earlier expiration dates Eyedrops are a special case Many eyedrops should be discarded in as little as six to eight weeks after opening as the preservative may no

longer be active and this will increase the risk of bacterial contamination in the eye

As a note unless a pharmacy has actually written the expiry date on the label (as some do) they will usually be unable to tell you the expiry date of an old prescription medication

If you find you have a collection of expired or unused medications please do not use them throw them out or put them down the toilet Package or bag them up

and take them in to any pharmacy in BC for safe disposal All pharmacies in BC have access to our provincial medication return program The BC Medication Return Program safely disposes of medications and prevents them from being introduced into landfills or the environment If you are concerned about your expired or unused medications please check with your pharmacist as they can provide guidance for you

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How walking impacted my life by Mary Gretsinger

Ten years ago I was overweight (5rsquo2rdquo and 140 lbs) anxious and depressed I wasnrsquot doing any physical exercise I felt stuck in every part of my life I was also addicted to valium for 12 years I got lots of negative feedback from people and didnrsquot have a clue what to do about it

Finally I decided to do something about it and emulate my mother who lived in Burnaby and walked up to six hours on her day off

My first job was to have a complete physical checkup to make sure it was safe to start such a walking program

On my first day out I went about a block and a half I felt a little bit of light that day

Each day out I felt better Even today if I have a particularly difficult day I step out the door to walk it off

I kept track of my progress

My first 47 months took me to 3000 km

By July 24 2011 I reached 4000 km

By Aug 31 2014 I reached 7801 km

By June 17 2015 I reached 9000 km

On Jan 22 2016 I reached 10000 km

For years I lived on my couch and couldnrsquot think of anything else to do

Today when I canrsquot solve a problem I go for a walk and the answer I

am searching for usually shows up

During those 10000 km I detoxed my mind spirit and body If I feel like skipping two days or so I remember my mothersbquo walking and head out the door My craving for Valium-type medications left me when I started walking I still have to take some antidepressants

Safety tips before you start walking

Get checked by your doctor before commencing

Make sure you have someone who knows which way yoursquore headed

Leave home with a full stomach

Bring a snack with you A half a chocolate bar does me for one hour

Dress for the weatherIf you are going for a

long walk wear an adult diaper

When the weather is either too hot or cold I go to the Tournament Capital Centre

Make sure yoursquore getting yourself good running shoes and socks One year I found a great pair of walking shoes at one of the thrift stores which lasted me about two years

ldquoMobile Nursing Foot CarerdquoCall to book an appointment or for more information

Colleen Thom RN FCN 250-819-1632Advanced Foot Care Nurse

March 2016The ConnectorPage 8

The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

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By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

March 2016 The Connector Page 9

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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you wantAre you concerned aboutbull Strangers coming to your homebull Length of time to sell your unitbull The right price to askbull Legalities of sellingbull Wasting your free timebull Clean-up amp detail costsbull Etc etc etc

ldquoOn the Auto Milerdquo

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unit

Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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67 68 69

SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

32 33 34 35 36

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41 42 43 44 45

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50 51 52 53 54 55

56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69

SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Bone broth provides minerals Plant foods give us enzymes Some people need a little more support and should see a professional for the correct mineral and enzyme supplements neededRe-establish the

gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

With proper diet and nutrition leaky gut symptoms are preventable and resolvable

Cathy Lidster Health EducatorNutritionAllergy Practitioner offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule) For more information she can be contacted at 250-819-9041 wwwcathylidstercom or cathylidstergmailcom

Continued from page 6

Bone broth provides minerals

March 2016 The Connector Page 11

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Gamblers anon 11 amGrape vine 12 pm

Table Tennis 1230 pmEuchre 1 pm

dG dinner Party 5 pm

Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

1130 amKiwanis 1145 pmGrape vine 12 pm

Bridge 1 pmdG dinner Party 5 pm

Table Tennis 7 pm

EvEry WEdnESdayCoffee Club 10 am Chair yoga 11 am

Mahjong 1 pmScrabble 1 pmTwo Toonie Tea

230 pm

Blazers Booster Club600 pm

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

oncore income Tax Service for Seniors

Every Monday 900 amuntil april 25

(Except Easter Monday)

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

Parkinsonrsquos1 pm

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

Animation Comedy Family 80 minutesRated GTHE LADY IN THE VANSaturday March 53 pmUKDirected by Nicholas Hytner In EnglishBiography Comedy Drama 104 minutesJAMES WHITESaturday March 57 pmUSADirected by Josh Mond In EnglishDrama85 minutes

YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

BENrsquoS AT HOMEThursday March 108 pmCanadaDirected by Mars Horodyski In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 70 minutesEADWEARDFriday March 116 pmCanadaDirected by Kyle Rideout In EnglishDrama104 minutesRated PG nudity sexually suggestive scene violence coarse languageTHE WITCHFriday March 119 pmCanada USADirected by Robert Eggers In EnglishHorror92 minutesRated 14A violence frightening scenesANOMALISASaturday March 1212 pmUSADirected by Duke Johnson amp Charlie Kaufman In EnglishAnimation Comedy Drama 90 minutesRated 14A sexually suggestive scenesEMBRACE THE SERPENTSaturday March 122 pmColombia Venezuela Argentina Directed by Ciro GuerraIn Spanish Portuguese German Catalan and Latin with English subtitlesAdventure Drama 125 minutesFORSAKENSaturday March 127 pmCanada France Directed by Jon Cassar In EnglishDrama Western 90 minutes

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March 2016 The Connector Page 13

One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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FinancialFocus

Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

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Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

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We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

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Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

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q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

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q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily amp housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

2503769596greenfieldplaceshawca

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

Reasonable Rates

Guy Handy says

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Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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March 2016The ConnectorPage 6

Dr Stephen DeWitt Dr Stephen DeWitt Dr Stephen DeWitt Stephen DeWittDr Stephen DeWitt Dr Stephen DeWitt Stephen DeWittDr Stephen DeWitt 250-374-7495

380-546 Saint Paul StKamloops BC

Dr DeWitt is accepting neW patients

Dr Stephen DeWitt DPMPodiatrist Foot Surgeon

bull Thick and Difficult Nails

bull Ingrown Nail Surgery

bull Diabetic Foot Care

bull Arch Heel and Bunion Pain

bull Plantar Warts and Corns

bull Custom Molded Orthotics

24 Years in Kamloops

Presented by Cathy Lidster B Sc GCFP ACNRT

Nutritionist and Natural Health Educatorcathylidstergmailcom 2508199041

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SeminarsWednesday March 2

500 - 630 pmat Centennial Building Wellness Centre

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Dates subject to change Please call to confirm date

Are you a candidate for Energy Response testing andor Accelerated Allergy Clearingreg Technique

Free Pre-screening to Workshop Attendees

Leaky gut is not currently an official medical diagnosis (studies are being conducted but not fast and conclusive enough) and thus it is not yet taught in medical schools This creates some controversy and debate among health professionals and confusion for the general public

ldquoWe donrsquot know a lot but we know that it existsrdquo says Linda A Lee MD a gastroenterologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center

Symptoms attributed to leaky gut include bloating gas cramping and other bowel complaints food sensitivities and other auto-immune reactions skin conditions thyroid and adrenal problems mood and focus issues and joint aches and pains Isnrsquot that quite a broad array of symptoms Hippocrates the father of modern medicine was serious when he said ldquoAll disease begins in the gutrdquo

Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes more permeable that is to say more spacious between the cells such that undigested macromolecules can slip through and into the bloodstream The result is immune stress as the body tries to deal with these misplaced and undigested molecules

Examples of the most common of these wayward molecules are foods such as grain gluten particles and milk casein

It is thought that this hyperpermeability happens when we do not produce the enzymes necessary to break down the molecules eat too much too fast especially when under stress andor consume foods that are not intended for our bodies to handle When food particles do not get digested they irritate and inflame the intestinal lining The damage to the tissue is like stretching or fraying a nylon or net stocking

We deal with suspected leaky gut syndrome in our office with the three Rrsquos Remove Replace and Re-establish All are safe and non-invasive but do require some changes in diet if you have been eating the

typical modern North American fare

Remove the triggers like grains and refined sugars Grains are the seeds for the next generation of plants According to a growing number of experts including Dr Loren Cordain a professor at Colorado State University and an expert on Paleolithic lifestyles humans are not designed to eat grains and doing so may actually be damaging to your gut Grains have inhibitory enzymes to keep them from being digested until they are replanted in the ground So if you have pain or inflammation of the lining of your GI tract it might be a good idea to rest it awhile and try no grains

Replace nutrients lost Nutrient replacement requires both minerals and digestive enzymes

Do you have a ldquoleaky gutrdquo

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Darlenersquos Income Tax ServicesSpecializing in Tax Preparation for Students Families amp Seniors

LOCAL PICK UP OF TAX DOCUMENTS FROM SENIORSrsquo HOMES

Appointments Now Available at

North Shore Community Centre on

Wednesday afternoonsCall Darlene for details

Natural HealthCathy Lidster

BSc GCFP ACNRT

See Bone broth page 10

Kidney disease is the overall name for a number of diseases or disorders that affect the kidneys

There are two forms of kidney disease acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

The former is usually the result of an infection or a disease that attacks the nephrons Dialysis might be required for a short time but the function of the kidneys normally recovers

Kidney disease is considered chronic when the function of the kidneys is decreased for more than three consecutive months

Chronic kidney disease can be connected to a number of other health issues Early on kidney disease usually doesnrsquot show any symptoms

but some of the first symptoms can include tiredness poor appetite and itchy skin If itrsquos diagnosed early enough it might never progress to kidney failure

At the stage of kidney failure the kidneys are no longer able to filter blood to the level that the body requires Treatment can include dialysis organ transplant or non-dialysis supportive care

Often referred to as just ldquodialysisrdquo there are actually two distinct types hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis or just hemo involves having blood taken from the body passed through a dialyser filled with dialysis fluid which filters out waste and then returns the blood to the body This type of

dialysis is usually done in a hospital or special clinic but some patients are able to do it at home after some time

Peritoneal dialysis is less common it is usually done by patients who have some remaining kidney function It involves filtering the blood inside the body A catheter is inserted into the abdomen filling the peritoneal cavity with dialysis fluid The blood vessels of the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) act as a filter for the blood

When finished the fluid is discarded This second type of dialysis has to be done four to six times every 24 hours

Kidney function can be determined by blood and urine tests

What is kidney disease

Irish ProverbMay you have the hindsight to know where

yoursquove been the foresight to know where you are going and the insight to know when

you have gone too far

March 2016 The Connector Page 7

Oncore Seniors Society in conjunction with Canada Safeway will help you with your shopping Two options available phone-in or

in-storeYou can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer

Grocery Shopping Assistance

Phone and place your grocery amp prescription orders

For more information please call

FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)

Available every Thursday 9 am to 12 pm

2508280600

Call and join the free service where good friendships are made over coffee and cookies

When your medications expire

Many people have asked me ldquomy medicationsupplement is expired can I still use itrdquo I am obligated by law to sayldquonordquo however anyone can make a choice to take a product A more accurate question is ldquomy medication is expired SHOULD I use itrdquo In this case the answer is also no While a medication that

is just past its expiry date usually does not immediately turn bad or become completely useless there are reasons why you should get rid of all expired medications

Medication expiry dates are a sign that the product in the package is ageing All medications and supplements are chemicals and almost all chemicals are broken down slowly through attack by air water (in the air as humidity) temperature (heat or excessive cold) and sometimes light (even artificial light) As these products break down they begin to lose potency and will be less

likely to work as they should The expiry date is only valid if the product is kept at appropriate temperature and humidity levels which means many products are likely going to be even less potent at their expiry date if they are not stored optimally

For most tabletcapsule medications storage at room temperature (15-25 C) and a relative humidity of less than 40 to 50 per cent is ideal I have always told my clients that the bedroom is actually the best place to store medications in the house as the room temperature is usually consistent and the humidity is much

more stable than the bathroom or the kitchen If you are unsure if a tabletcapsule medication is expired or if there is no expiry date on the bottle consider getting rid of it after nine to 12 months particularly if you are not using it Liquids creams ointments and gels may have earlier expiration dates Eyedrops are a special case Many eyedrops should be discarded in as little as six to eight weeks after opening as the preservative may no

longer be active and this will increase the risk of bacterial contamination in the eye

As a note unless a pharmacy has actually written the expiry date on the label (as some do) they will usually be unable to tell you the expiry date of an old prescription medication

If you find you have a collection of expired or unused medications please do not use them throw them out or put them down the toilet Package or bag them up

and take them in to any pharmacy in BC for safe disposal All pharmacies in BC have access to our provincial medication return program The BC Medication Return Program safely disposes of medications and prevents them from being introduced into landfills or the environment If you are concerned about your expired or unused medications please check with your pharmacist as they can provide guidance for you

PharmacistReflections

Adam Sawula pharmacist

OfficePager 250-374-3331Toll Free 1-877-374-3331Fax 250-828-9544E-mail edbarkerremaxnet

For Real Estate Results in Kamloops call

Ed Barker

Ed BarkEr258 Seymour StIndependently Owned and Operated

Looking to buy or sell

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For caring friendly real estate service call ED at REMAX 250-374-3331

wwwedbarkercom

How walking impacted my life by Mary Gretsinger

Ten years ago I was overweight (5rsquo2rdquo and 140 lbs) anxious and depressed I wasnrsquot doing any physical exercise I felt stuck in every part of my life I was also addicted to valium for 12 years I got lots of negative feedback from people and didnrsquot have a clue what to do about it

Finally I decided to do something about it and emulate my mother who lived in Burnaby and walked up to six hours on her day off

My first job was to have a complete physical checkup to make sure it was safe to start such a walking program

On my first day out I went about a block and a half I felt a little bit of light that day

Each day out I felt better Even today if I have a particularly difficult day I step out the door to walk it off

I kept track of my progress

My first 47 months took me to 3000 km

By July 24 2011 I reached 4000 km

By Aug 31 2014 I reached 7801 km

By June 17 2015 I reached 9000 km

On Jan 22 2016 I reached 10000 km

For years I lived on my couch and couldnrsquot think of anything else to do

Today when I canrsquot solve a problem I go for a walk and the answer I

am searching for usually shows up

During those 10000 km I detoxed my mind spirit and body If I feel like skipping two days or so I remember my mothersbquo walking and head out the door My craving for Valium-type medications left me when I started walking I still have to take some antidepressants

Safety tips before you start walking

Get checked by your doctor before commencing

Make sure you have someone who knows which way yoursquore headed

Leave home with a full stomach

Bring a snack with you A half a chocolate bar does me for one hour

Dress for the weatherIf you are going for a

long walk wear an adult diaper

When the weather is either too hot or cold I go to the Tournament Capital Centre

Make sure yoursquore getting yourself good running shoes and socks One year I found a great pair of walking shoes at one of the thrift stores which lasted me about two years

ldquoMobile Nursing Foot CarerdquoCall to book an appointment or for more information

Colleen Thom RN FCN 250-819-1632Advanced Foot Care Nurse

March 2016The ConnectorPage 8

The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

330 Seymour Street Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

Telephone 778-471-0983 Fax 250-828-7171

Office Hours Monday ndash Thursday

900 am ndash 300 pm

Please address all correspondence to

The Connector330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

Editor Becky Manneditorconnectornewsca

Design amp ProductionMoneca Jantzen (Daily Designz)

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February isHeart amp Stroke

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Maintain a healthy heart

Professional Grooming

for your Dogs amp Cats

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for an extra chargeldquoThe Grooming Salon

Yoursquove Been Looking Forrdquo

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In the Fortune Shopping Centre next to Garyrsquos Deli

OPEN MON-SAT AT 900 am

ANOTHER PERFECT CUT BY NEW

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Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1552730 Cottonwood Avenue bull 250-376-8022

Open everyday 11 amMeat Draws Friday at 7 pm amp Saturdays at 3 pm

THE FAMILY FRATERNITY

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Loyal order of Moose bull women of the Moose bull Moose Legion

By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

March 2016 The Connector Page 9

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law bull n 1 the principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people whether in the form of legislation or of custom and policies recognized and enforced by judicial decision 2 any written or positive rule or collection of rules prescribed under the authority of the state or nation as by the people in its constitu-tion Compare bylaw statute law 3the controlling influence of such rules the condition of society brought about by their observance maintaining law and order 4 a system or collection of such rules 5 the department of knowledge concerned with these rules jurisprudence to study law

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A Partnership of Law Corporations

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250-372-32331-877-372-3233

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250-378-4966

bull Questions about your medicationsbull Having trouble remembering to take your medicationsbull Do you know what compounded medications are

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Give us a call or drop by our pharmacy and see for yourself how we may be able to help

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

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Bone broth provides minerals

March 2016 The Connector Page 11

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Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

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9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

Animation Comedy Family 80 minutesRated GTHE LADY IN THE VANSaturday March 53 pmUKDirected by Nicholas Hytner In EnglishBiography Comedy Drama 104 minutesJAMES WHITESaturday March 57 pmUSADirected by Josh Mond In EnglishDrama85 minutes

YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

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One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

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Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

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The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

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to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

PRESS

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TEL 250-376-6536 bull FAX 250-376-6513oncoreseniorssocietyca

We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

oNCorE SENIorS SoCIEty

When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

We are a home that offers an active social life

nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle

For more information on our unique home-style assisted living residence

call or email Jenna

250bull554-9244

Comfort amp Security

in a Beautiful Setting

ACSServicesActive Care Senior Services

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

CSICENTRE FOR

SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

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Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

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q Independent Living

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

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q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

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q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

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Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

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Open 9 am - noon

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1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

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1 pmCLOSED Open

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CLOSED

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Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

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Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Now we are just beautiful

Continued from page 1

Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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March 2016 The Connector Page 7

Oncore Seniors Society in conjunction with Canada Safeway will help you with your shopping Two options available phone-in or

in-storeYou can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer

Grocery Shopping Assistance

Phone and place your grocery amp prescription orders

For more information please call

FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)

Available every Thursday 9 am to 12 pm

2508280600

Call and join the free service where good friendships are made over coffee and cookies

When your medications expire

Many people have asked me ldquomy medicationsupplement is expired can I still use itrdquo I am obligated by law to sayldquonordquo however anyone can make a choice to take a product A more accurate question is ldquomy medication is expired SHOULD I use itrdquo In this case the answer is also no While a medication that

is just past its expiry date usually does not immediately turn bad or become completely useless there are reasons why you should get rid of all expired medications

Medication expiry dates are a sign that the product in the package is ageing All medications and supplements are chemicals and almost all chemicals are broken down slowly through attack by air water (in the air as humidity) temperature (heat or excessive cold) and sometimes light (even artificial light) As these products break down they begin to lose potency and will be less

likely to work as they should The expiry date is only valid if the product is kept at appropriate temperature and humidity levels which means many products are likely going to be even less potent at their expiry date if they are not stored optimally

For most tabletcapsule medications storage at room temperature (15-25 C) and a relative humidity of less than 40 to 50 per cent is ideal I have always told my clients that the bedroom is actually the best place to store medications in the house as the room temperature is usually consistent and the humidity is much

more stable than the bathroom or the kitchen If you are unsure if a tabletcapsule medication is expired or if there is no expiry date on the bottle consider getting rid of it after nine to 12 months particularly if you are not using it Liquids creams ointments and gels may have earlier expiration dates Eyedrops are a special case Many eyedrops should be discarded in as little as six to eight weeks after opening as the preservative may no

longer be active and this will increase the risk of bacterial contamination in the eye

As a note unless a pharmacy has actually written the expiry date on the label (as some do) they will usually be unable to tell you the expiry date of an old prescription medication

If you find you have a collection of expired or unused medications please do not use them throw them out or put them down the toilet Package or bag them up

and take them in to any pharmacy in BC for safe disposal All pharmacies in BC have access to our provincial medication return program The BC Medication Return Program safely disposes of medications and prevents them from being introduced into landfills or the environment If you are concerned about your expired or unused medications please check with your pharmacist as they can provide guidance for you

PharmacistReflections

Adam Sawula pharmacist

OfficePager 250-374-3331Toll Free 1-877-374-3331Fax 250-828-9544E-mail edbarkerremaxnet

For Real Estate Results in Kamloops call

Ed Barker

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Looking to buy or sell

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For caring friendly real estate service call ED at REMAX 250-374-3331

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How walking impacted my life by Mary Gretsinger

Ten years ago I was overweight (5rsquo2rdquo and 140 lbs) anxious and depressed I wasnrsquot doing any physical exercise I felt stuck in every part of my life I was also addicted to valium for 12 years I got lots of negative feedback from people and didnrsquot have a clue what to do about it

Finally I decided to do something about it and emulate my mother who lived in Burnaby and walked up to six hours on her day off

My first job was to have a complete physical checkup to make sure it was safe to start such a walking program

On my first day out I went about a block and a half I felt a little bit of light that day

Each day out I felt better Even today if I have a particularly difficult day I step out the door to walk it off

I kept track of my progress

My first 47 months took me to 3000 km

By July 24 2011 I reached 4000 km

By Aug 31 2014 I reached 7801 km

By June 17 2015 I reached 9000 km

On Jan 22 2016 I reached 10000 km

For years I lived on my couch and couldnrsquot think of anything else to do

Today when I canrsquot solve a problem I go for a walk and the answer I

am searching for usually shows up

During those 10000 km I detoxed my mind spirit and body If I feel like skipping two days or so I remember my mothersbquo walking and head out the door My craving for Valium-type medications left me when I started walking I still have to take some antidepressants

Safety tips before you start walking

Get checked by your doctor before commencing

Make sure you have someone who knows which way yoursquore headed

Leave home with a full stomach

Bring a snack with you A half a chocolate bar does me for one hour

Dress for the weatherIf you are going for a

long walk wear an adult diaper

When the weather is either too hot or cold I go to the Tournament Capital Centre

Make sure yoursquore getting yourself good running shoes and socks One year I found a great pair of walking shoes at one of the thrift stores which lasted me about two years

ldquoMobile Nursing Foot CarerdquoCall to book an appointment or for more information

Colleen Thom RN FCN 250-819-1632Advanced Foot Care Nurse

March 2016The ConnectorPage 8

The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

330 Seymour Street Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

Telephone 778-471-0983 Fax 250-828-7171

Office Hours Monday ndash Thursday

900 am ndash 300 pm

Please address all correspondence to

The Connector330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2

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for your Dogs amp Cats

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OPEN MON-SAT AT 900 am

ANOTHER PERFECT CUT BY NEW

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Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1552730 Cottonwood Avenue bull 250-376-8022

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THE FAMILY FRATERNITY

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By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

March 2016 The Connector Page 9

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

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56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69

SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Bone broth provides minerals Plant foods give us enzymes Some people need a little more support and should see a professional for the correct mineral and enzyme supplements neededRe-establish the

gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

With proper diet and nutrition leaky gut symptoms are preventable and resolvable

Cathy Lidster Health EducatorNutritionAllergy Practitioner offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule) For more information she can be contacted at 250-819-9041 wwwcathylidstercom or cathylidstergmailcom

Continued from page 6

Bone broth provides minerals

March 2016 The Connector Page 11

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dG dinner Party 5 pm

Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

1130 amKiwanis 1145 pmGrape vine 12 pm

Bridge 1 pmdG dinner Party 5 pm

Table Tennis 7 pm

EvEry WEdnESdayCoffee Club 10 am Chair yoga 11 am

Mahjong 1 pmScrabble 1 pmTwo Toonie Tea

230 pm

Blazers Booster Club600 pm

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

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Every Monday 900 amuntil april 25

(Except Easter Monday)

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

Animation Comedy Family 80 minutesRated GTHE LADY IN THE VANSaturday March 53 pmUKDirected by Nicholas Hytner In EnglishBiography Comedy Drama 104 minutesJAMES WHITESaturday March 57 pmUSADirected by Josh Mond In EnglishDrama85 minutes

YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

BENrsquoS AT HOMEThursday March 108 pmCanadaDirected by Mars Horodyski In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 70 minutesEADWEARDFriday March 116 pmCanadaDirected by Kyle Rideout In EnglishDrama104 minutesRated PG nudity sexually suggestive scene violence coarse languageTHE WITCHFriday March 119 pmCanada USADirected by Robert Eggers In EnglishHorror92 minutesRated 14A violence frightening scenesANOMALISASaturday March 1212 pmUSADirected by Duke Johnson amp Charlie Kaufman In EnglishAnimation Comedy Drama 90 minutesRated 14A sexually suggestive scenesEMBRACE THE SERPENTSaturday March 122 pmColombia Venezuela Argentina Directed by Ciro GuerraIn Spanish Portuguese German Catalan and Latin with English subtitlesAdventure Drama 125 minutesFORSAKENSaturday March 127 pmCanada France Directed by Jon Cassar In EnglishDrama Western 90 minutes

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One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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FinancialFocus

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Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

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We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

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Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

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q Planned Activities

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q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

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q Utilities Included

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q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

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q Transportation

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily amp housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

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Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

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We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

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At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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The Connector

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform serve and entertain adults 45 and over Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 days prior to the last Tuesday of the monthIt is published by Oncore Seniors Society a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested) Other submissions are gratefully received but The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permitNo portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Seniors Society The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector Oncore Seniors Society or the staff thereofSubscriptions are $35 per year in CanadaAny error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretionThe Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

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Please address all correspondence to

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By D Adams As March breaks a bottle on spring

it also marks the 95th anniversary of arguably the most emblematic and celebrated ship in Canadian Maritime history

Launched in 1921 in Lunenburg NS the Bluenose a euphemism for Nova Scotians was commissioned as a dual-purpose vessel for commercial fishing and racing

The inspiration for the Bluenose came from William Dennis a senator from Halifax who wanted to create a racing class for working fishing schooners to rival the prestigious Americas Cup mdash a contest among specialized racing yachts

With the help of local businessmen and sponsorship by the Halifax Herald newspaper the International Fishermanrsquos Race was created

In its inaugural year its American counterpart the Esparanto soundly beat the Canadian entrant vessel the Delawana

Nova Scotians were stunned and embarrassed by the defeat and plans were quickly commissioned for a new faster schooner to be built

Dennis and four other businessmen including its future captain Angus Walters financed the project

The Bluenose hit the water on March 26 in time to complete a full fishing season on the Grand Banks a requirement for any vessel entering the race

In October helmed by Walters the Bluenose dominated the Canadian trials and went on to beat the American vessel Elsie in two straight races

reclaiming the Fishermanrsquos Trophy for Nova Scotia

The Bluenose defeated the Americans again the following year

Attempting to win three straight trophies the Bluenose took on the Columbia in 1923 After winning the first round Bluenose was disqualified from the second race for a technical infraction of allegedly passing a marker buoy on the wrong side

Incensed by the decision Captain Walters refused a third and deciding race and sailed back to Lunenburg in protest The race was declared a draw

The controversy

suspended the International Fishermanrsquos Race for seven years until 1931 with the Bluenose again taking the Cup over the American schooner Thebaud

The race wouldnrsquot be held again for another seven years and the Bluenose went on to serve as a touring vessel in the Great Lakes

With wooden schooners now obsolete for fishing the final International Fishermanrsquos Race was held in 1938 and once again the Bluenose was victorious

But with no place left in the Atlantic fishing fleet the Bluenose was sold for banana trading in the Caribbean where in 1946 it struck a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank never to be seen again

Though it was a disastrous demise for such an illustrious vessel the legend of the Bluenose lays entrenched in Canadian culture is preserved on the back of our dime and in the Bluenose II a replica built in 1963 residing in Lunenburg today

This month in History Raising the Bluenose

Welcome to springtime everyone On Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 the North Shore Community Centre is hosting one of our biggest events of the year There will be several vendors selling fine collectibles jewelry china and much more for our Annual Spring Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

Entrance to this marvellous event is only $3 and children under 12 are admitted free mdash a small price to pay to find that treasure yoursquove been looking all over for and

the admission helps to support many programs and activities at the Centre We really hope you can join us

The Centre will be closed on Friday March 25 for Good Friday Of course we are hosting many other regular events for the month of March Please look at our calendar for a complete list but here are a few highlights Cards for a Cause will be held on Saturday March 5 starting at 10 am Donrsquot forget there are many ways to get your exercise here at the

North Shore Community Centre We have low-impact classes such as Gentle Nia Fitness Fun for Seniors Yoga and Pattern Dancing as well as higher intensive workouts such as Zumba with Laurie Call us for more details and prices if interested

As always our ears and our doors are open to anyone interested in participating in events so give us a call at 250-376-4777 or pop in at 730 Cottonwood Ave if you would like to get involved

Annual antique sale coming up

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

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23 24 25 26

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32 33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45

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60 61 62 63

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67 68 69

SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

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32 33 34 35 36

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56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63

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67 68 69

SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

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gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

With proper diet and nutrition leaky gut symptoms are preventable and resolvable

Cathy Lidster Health EducatorNutritionAllergy Practitioner offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule) For more information she can be contacted at 250-819-9041 wwwcathylidstercom or cathylidstergmailcom

Continued from page 6

Bone broth provides minerals

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830 am until 1 pm Dinners on Tues amp Thurs 5pm

EvEry MondayCoffee Club 10 amChair yoga 11 amWeightwatchers

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10 amThe Gospel Message

3 pm

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dG dinner Party 5 pm

Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

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Bridge 1 pmdG dinner Party 5 pm

Table Tennis 7 pm

EvEry WEdnESdayCoffee Club 10 am Chair yoga 11 am

Mahjong 1 pmScrabble 1 pmTwo Toonie Tea

230 pm

Blazers Booster Club600 pm

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

oncore income Tax Service for Seniors

Every Monday 900 amuntil april 25

(Except Easter Monday)

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

Parkinsonrsquos1 pm

Centre Hours Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

Weddings amp private functions Anytime

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

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One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

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RIVERBEND MANOR760 Mayfair Street Kamloops BC

TEL 250-376-6536 bull FAX 250-376-6513oncoreseniorssocietyca

We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

CSICENTRE FOR

SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

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q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

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250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

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27 28 29 30 31

Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

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Guy Handy says

SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

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Weekday MassesMonday 7 pmTuesday 7 amWednesday 9 amThursday 7 amFriday 9 amSaturday 8 am

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Contact Darlene Kawa

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Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

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Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

250-554-1611wwwkamsaca

CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

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Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

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Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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E-mail nsccsshawca830 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmTabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Sing-a-long 1015 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Cards for a Cause10 am

Watercolour 930 amEasy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

NAFA Luncheon 11 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Golfers Bridge 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

German Choir 130 pmDance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors

1030 am

Weightwatchers8 am

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Watercolour 930 am Easy Yoga 10 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmMeditation 1 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pmZumba 615 pm

Bridge 9 amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors 115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pmDarlenersquos Tax 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pmTinarsquos Ukulele 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Darlenersquos Tax 9 am Antiques amp

Collectibles Sale 4 - 8 pm

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles Sale

10 am - 8 pm

Easy Yoga 10 amCarpet Bowling 1215 pm

Meditation 1 pmZumba 615 pm

Gentle Nia 600 pm

Bridge 9amPattern Dance 10 am

Fitness Fun for Seniors115 pm

Ukulele Group 130 pmYoga 630 pm

Woodcarvers 630 pm

Footcare 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am

Carpet Bowling 1215 pm Darlenersquos Tax 1 pmCottonpickers 1 pm

Weightwatchers 5 pmZumba 615 pm

Tabletop Gaming 630 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 amGolfers Bridge 9 am

Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm

Dance with Me 630 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Weightwatchers8 am

Antiques amp Collectibles SaleFri March 18 amp Sat March 19

Centre is closed on Good Friday March 25

Probate Demystified

A Grant of Probate is a certification issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court It is often required for proof to financial institutions financial advisors and the Land Title Office that the Court has certified your Last Will and Testament and that your Executor is authorized to represent your Estate The process of certification is known as Probate

The government charges a fee for issuing a Grant of Probate It is calculated based on the present market value of assets that comprise the gross value of your Estate at the time of your death

Once a Grant of Probate is received the Executor remains responsible for

administering the Estate This includes ensuring the Estate debts are paid and disbursing the remaining Estate Assets to the beneficiaries as set out in your Will

Many people believe that Probate is required for all Estate administration following the death of a loved one This is often not the case A Grant of Probate is required to administer only property or assets held solely in the name of the deceased as these are the only assets that flow through the Estate

Often spouses hold their property and assets jointly meaning the process of Probate would not be required to transfer the assets to the surviving spouse

Also in certain circumstances financial institutions will waive the requirement for Probate when administering the funds held at that institution It is always advantageous for an

Executor to speak with the estate department at each financial institution where the deceasedrsquos assets are held to determine if Probate is required

Through Estate Planning you can minimize the amount of assets that flow through your Estate and still place the assets in the hands of the people who you intend to receive them after you pass away Assets that are excluded from Probate and do not form part of your Estate include property and bank accounts held jointly with another person property owned outside of BC life insurance RRSPs and other investments for which there is a named beneficiary

Jointly held assets automatically pass to the surviving joint owner do not form part of the Estate and are not subject to Probate fees

Without proper planning you may unintentionally exclude

a beneficiary from their intended inheritance A lawyer or accountant can advise you with respect to these considerations

When you name a beneficiary for your investment or insurance policy upon your death the beneficiary is paid those funds directly They do not form part of your Estate This becomes particularly important when your beneficiary financially relies on you and requires funds on an ongoing basis as often the Probate process ties up many of the Estate assets for a prolonged period of time

A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with the preparation of estate planning documents and probate considerations If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today

Legal EaseBy Kerri D Priddle

March 2016The ConnectorPage 10

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ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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67 68 69

SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Bone broth provides minerals Plant foods give us enzymes Some people need a little more support and should see a professional for the correct mineral and enzyme supplements neededRe-establish the

gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

With proper diet and nutrition leaky gut symptoms are preventable and resolvable

Cathy Lidster Health EducatorNutritionAllergy Practitioner offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule) For more information she can be contacted at 250-819-9041 wwwcathylidstercom or cathylidstergmailcom

Continued from page 6

Bone broth provides minerals

March 2016 The Connector Page 11

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Oasis Cafe Open Mon - Fri

830 am until 1 pm Dinners on Tues amp Thurs 5pm

EvEry MondayCoffee Club 10 amChair yoga 11 amWeightwatchers

530 pm

EvEry Sunday Spiritual Living

10 amThe Gospel Message

3 pm

EvEry ThurSdayToastmasters 7 amCoffee Club 10 am

Gamblers anon 11 amGrape vine 12 pm

Table Tennis 1230 pmEuchre 1 pm

dG dinner Party 5 pm

Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

1130 amKiwanis 1145 pmGrape vine 12 pm

Bridge 1 pmdG dinner Party 5 pm

Table Tennis 7 pm

EvEry WEdnESdayCoffee Club 10 am Chair yoga 11 am

Mahjong 1 pmScrabble 1 pmTwo Toonie Tea

230 pm

Blazers Booster Club600 pm

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

oncore income Tax Service for Seniors

Every Monday 900 amuntil april 25

(Except Easter Monday)

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

Parkinsonrsquos1 pm

Centre Hours Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

Weddings amp private functions Anytime

Good FridayCLoSEd

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ST PaTriCKrsquoS day

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SEniorS CoMMuniTy CEnTrE aGM 1 PM

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indoor GaraGE SaLE900 am - 200 pm

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

Animation Comedy Family 80 minutesRated GTHE LADY IN THE VANSaturday March 53 pmUKDirected by Nicholas Hytner In EnglishBiography Comedy Drama 104 minutesJAMES WHITESaturday March 57 pmUSADirected by Josh Mond In EnglishDrama85 minutes

YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

BENrsquoS AT HOMEThursday March 108 pmCanadaDirected by Mars Horodyski In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 70 minutesEADWEARDFriday March 116 pmCanadaDirected by Kyle Rideout In EnglishDrama104 minutesRated PG nudity sexually suggestive scene violence coarse languageTHE WITCHFriday March 119 pmCanada USADirected by Robert Eggers In EnglishHorror92 minutesRated 14A violence frightening scenesANOMALISASaturday March 1212 pmUSADirected by Duke Johnson amp Charlie Kaufman In EnglishAnimation Comedy Drama 90 minutesRated 14A sexually suggestive scenesEMBRACE THE SERPENTSaturday March 122 pmColombia Venezuela Argentina Directed by Ciro GuerraIn Spanish Portuguese German Catalan and Latin with English subtitlesAdventure Drama 125 minutesFORSAKENSaturday March 127 pmCanada France Directed by Jon Cassar In EnglishDrama Western 90 minutes

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March 2016 The Connector Page 13

One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

Edward Jones Member ndash Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member ndash Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

FinancialFocus

Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

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PRESS

RIVERBEND MANOR760 Mayfair Street Kamloops BC

TEL 250-376-6536 bull FAX 250-376-6513oncoreseniorssocietyca

We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

oNCorE SENIorS SoCIEty

When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

We are a home that offers an active social life

nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle

For more information on our unique home-style assisted living residence

call or email Jenna

250bull554-9244

Comfort amp Security

in a Beautiful Setting

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

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For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

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Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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4

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

4

4

44

4

The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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27 28 29 30 31

Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

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Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

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2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

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Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

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We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

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Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Swindlers forte5 Infer from the facts10 Doris Days Que ___14 The seat of the ancient High

Kings of Ireland15 Sweeney Todd used one16 The Haj writer17 Canadian Maple genus18 Weapon used in

Finnegans Wake20 Really irritate22 February 29th23 Sucking-up sort24 1933s Peel me a grape

speaker26 X to the Greeks27 Gasoline rating measure29 Czech diacritical mark32 Saint Patricks Day tradition

dating from the early 18thcentury (with 42A)

36 King Kong was a giant one37 Type of bean38 Milliner41 Glove and derby-wearing

Addams family cousin42 See 32 A46 Jewish holiday in Adar49 Bach contemporary Jean-

Philippe ___50 JALs Japanese competitor51 Mmmm52 Song of exultation56 Attributes

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

59 Roman writer exiled byClaudius

60 Wee Irish cobbler63 Turkeys gait64 Mid-leg feature65 Facsimile for short66 Home to the Irish67 Bubble bath feature68 Dismantle shrouds and

stays69 Where bear cubs are born

DOWN1 Commence2 Basis of chocolate3 Where Spartacus fought4 Reduce in price5 12th century King Rory

OConor likely spoke it6 T to a Morse expert7 Israeli army weapon8 Lass from Limerick9 Stanley Gardner of mysteries10 Early antimicrobial drugs11 Wipe out12 Baltic Sea capital13 Like a grate after the fire19 Per item21 School for French students24 Scuff up25 Young Darth Vaders nickname28 What poi is made from30 Pentathletes sword31 Ol Man River writer Jerome32 Come a cropper

33 Rwandan Genocide participant34 Lured into illegal acts35 Indian clarified butter39 Wide open40 Played hooky43 Top off as someones drink44 St Andrews golfers wear perhaps45 Comic opera ___ Pinafore47 Habituates48 Skippers underling53 Scary and creepy54 Squash variety55 Basketballs Thurmond and Archibald56 Social genres57 Waiters handout58 Pantihose hue59 Make out on the Mersey61 Showery mth for short62 William Tells Swiss canton

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SCAMEDUCESERATARARAZORURISACERSHILLELAGHRANKLELEAPDAYTOADYMAECHI

OCTANEHACEKTHEWEARINGAPERUNNERHATTERITTOFTHEGREENPURIMRAMEAU

ANAEMSPAEANIMPUTESSENECALEPRECHAUNTROTKNEEREPROEIRESUDSUNRIGDENS

Bone broth provides minerals Plant foods give us enzymes Some people need a little more support and should see a professional for the correct mineral and enzyme supplements neededRe-establish the

gut flora balance with probiotic foods Some examples are kefirs

which are higher in probiotics than yogurt cultured vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are also high in enzymes kombucha kvass Natto and high-quality yogurt

With proper diet and nutrition leaky gut symptoms are preventable and resolvable

Cathy Lidster Health EducatorNutritionAllergy Practitioner offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule) For more information she can be contacted at 250-819-9041 wwwcathylidstercom or cathylidstergmailcom

Continued from page 6

Bone broth provides minerals

March 2016 The Connector Page 11

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Oasis Cafe Open Mon - Fri

830 am until 1 pm Dinners on Tues amp Thurs 5pm

EvEry MondayCoffee Club 10 amChair yoga 11 amWeightwatchers

530 pm

EvEry Sunday Spiritual Living

10 amThe Gospel Message

3 pm

EvEry ThurSdayToastmasters 7 amCoffee Club 10 am

Gamblers anon 11 amGrape vine 12 pm

Table Tennis 1230 pmEuchre 1 pm

dG dinner Party 5 pm

Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

1130 amKiwanis 1145 pmGrape vine 12 pm

Bridge 1 pmdG dinner Party 5 pm

Table Tennis 7 pm

EvEry WEdnESdayCoffee Club 10 am Chair yoga 11 am

Mahjong 1 pmScrabble 1 pmTwo Toonie Tea

230 pm

Blazers Booster Club600 pm

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

oncore income Tax Service for Seniors

Every Monday 900 amuntil april 25

(Except Easter Monday)

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

Parkinsonrsquos1 pm

Centre Hours Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

Weddings amp private functions Anytime

Good FridayCLoSEd

EaSTEr Sunday EaSTEr MondayCLoSEd

ST PaTriCKrsquoS day

Karaoke2 - 3 pm

SEniorS CoMMuniTy CEnTrE aGM 1 PM

desert Gardens Ladies auxiliary

indoor GaraGE SaLE900 am - 200 pm

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

Animation Comedy Family 80 minutesRated GTHE LADY IN THE VANSaturday March 53 pmUKDirected by Nicholas Hytner In EnglishBiography Comedy Drama 104 minutesJAMES WHITESaturday March 57 pmUSADirected by Josh Mond In EnglishDrama85 minutes

YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

BENrsquoS AT HOMEThursday March 108 pmCanadaDirected by Mars Horodyski In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 70 minutesEADWEARDFriday March 116 pmCanadaDirected by Kyle Rideout In EnglishDrama104 minutesRated PG nudity sexually suggestive scene violence coarse languageTHE WITCHFriday March 119 pmCanada USADirected by Robert Eggers In EnglishHorror92 minutesRated 14A violence frightening scenesANOMALISASaturday March 1212 pmUSADirected by Duke Johnson amp Charlie Kaufman In EnglishAnimation Comedy Drama 90 minutesRated 14A sexually suggestive scenesEMBRACE THE SERPENTSaturday March 122 pmColombia Venezuela Argentina Directed by Ciro GuerraIn Spanish Portuguese German Catalan and Latin with English subtitlesAdventure Drama 125 minutesFORSAKENSaturday March 127 pmCanada France Directed by Jon Cassar In EnglishDrama Western 90 minutes

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AwArd winning hits from Around the world

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We are pleased to be a supporter of this yearrsquos

Kamloops Film Festival

March 2016 The Connector Page 13

One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

Edward Jones Member ndash Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member ndash Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

FinancialFocus

Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

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We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

acss04_sept

Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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27 28 29 30 31

Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

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Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Home Support Services

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Classifieds

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

Confession TimesSaturday 4-5 pmSunday 530-6 pmWed 515-535 pm1st Friday of themonth 530-6 pm

Weekday MassesMonday 7 pmTuesday 7 amWednesday 9 amThursday 7 amFriday 9 amSaturday 8 am

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at 778-471-0983 or by email darleneconnectornewsca

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

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CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Square dancing 7 pmToastmasters 7 pm

EvEry FridayWeightwatchers 9 amCarpet Bowling 10 am

Coffee Club 10 am TGiF 10 am

Chair yoga 11 amCribbage 1pmMahjong 1 pm

EvEry TuESdayheidirsquos Foot Care

9 am Coffee Club 10 amWeightwatchers

1130 amKiwanis 1145 pmGrape vine 12 pm

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Karaoke2 - 3 pm

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas New Year and Valentinersquos Day Next up is St Pattyrsquos Day and Easter I want to wish Frances Watt a happy l03rd birthday from all of us at Desert Gardens We have new items all the time so come on down and take a look Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 130 pm The Indoor Garage Sale will take place on March 19 9 am to 2 pm and we welcome any donations Please drop them off at the gift shop or the front desk (clean clothes toys china etc) Come and see us or have lunch or coffee in the cafe Thatrsquos all for now see you soon

Desert Gardens Ladiesrsquo Auxiliaryby Shirley Lunan

by Jennifer Marsh

Well spring in just around the corner thank goodness

Here at Desert Gardens we are getting right into the swing of things with lots of things on the go

Once again Desert Gardens is hosting Oncorersquos Seniorsrsquo

Income Tax Service It will take place every Monday from 9 am to noon beginning on Feb 29 until April 25 This is excluding holidays

Would you believe that itrsquos already time to celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day

Our wonderful tenants Interior Community Services

and Vista Community Services along with Desert Gardens are hosting a St Patrickrsquos Day Tea on March 17 so dawn your green clothing and come and celebrate with us Please call 250-374-5110 for more information

Our wonderful Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary are clearing out

their cupboards and hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday March 19 opening at 9 am Be sure to stop by to find any number of treasures If you would like to donate something please drop it off in Ladiesrsquo Auxiliary Shop in the lobby of Desert Gardens

Attention all members

On March 23 the Annual General Meeting of Seniorsrsquo Community Centre (also known as Desert Gardens) will be held at 540 Seymour St starting at 1 pm

We hope you enjoy the spring and that we will see you at one of our events soon

File your taxes and sport your best green clothing

March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

Animation Comedy Family 80 minutesRated GTHE LADY IN THE VANSaturday March 53 pmUKDirected by Nicholas Hytner In EnglishBiography Comedy Drama 104 minutesJAMES WHITESaturday March 57 pmUSADirected by Josh Mond In EnglishDrama85 minutes

YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

BENrsquoS AT HOMEThursday March 108 pmCanadaDirected by Mars Horodyski In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 70 minutesEADWEARDFriday March 116 pmCanadaDirected by Kyle Rideout In EnglishDrama104 minutesRated PG nudity sexually suggestive scene violence coarse languageTHE WITCHFriday March 119 pmCanada USADirected by Robert Eggers In EnglishHorror92 minutesRated 14A violence frightening scenesANOMALISASaturday March 1212 pmUSADirected by Duke Johnson amp Charlie Kaufman In EnglishAnimation Comedy Drama 90 minutesRated 14A sexually suggestive scenesEMBRACE THE SERPENTSaturday March 122 pmColombia Venezuela Argentina Directed by Ciro GuerraIn Spanish Portuguese German Catalan and Latin with English subtitlesAdventure Drama 125 minutesFORSAKENSaturday March 127 pmCanada France Directed by Jon Cassar In EnglishDrama Western 90 minutes

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AwArd winning hits from Around the world

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We are pleased to be a supporter of this yearrsquos

Kamloops Film Festival

March 2016 The Connector Page 13

One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

Edward Jones Member ndash Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member ndash Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

FinancialFocus

Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

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We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

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SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Home Support Services

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Classifieds

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

Confession TimesSaturday 4-5 pmSunday 530-6 pmWed 515-535 pm1st Friday of themonth 530-6 pm

Weekday MassesMonday 7 pmTuesday 7 amWednesday 9 amThursday 7 amFriday 9 amSaturday 8 am

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

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CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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March 2016The ConnectorPage 12

HAIDA GWAII ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLDThursday March 37 pmCanadaDirected by Charles Wilkinson In EnglishDocumentary History 75 minutesMUSTANGFriday March 47 pmTurkey France Qatar amp Germany Directed by Deniz Gamze Erguumlven In Turkish with English subtitles Drama97 minutesRated PG violence

REGRESSIONFriday March 49 pmCanada SpainDirected by Alejandro Amenaacutebar In EnglishHorror Mystery Thriller 106 minutesRated 14A frightening scenes sexual violenceA father is accused of a crime he has no memory of committingSNOWTIME (3D)Saturday March 51 pmCanadaDirected by Jean-Franccedilois Pouliot amp Franccedilois Brisson In English

Animation Comedy Family 80 minutesRated GTHE LADY IN THE VANSaturday March 53 pmUKDirected by Nicholas Hytner In EnglishBiography Comedy Drama 104 minutesJAMES WHITESaturday March 57 pmUSADirected by Josh Mond In EnglishDrama85 minutes

YOUTHSaturday March 59 pmItaly France Switzerland UK Directed by Paolo SorrentinoIn English and in Spanish and Swiss German with English subtitlesDrama118 minutesRated PG coarse language sexually suggestive scene nudityVICTORIASunday March 62 pmGermanyDirected by Sebastian Schipper

In English and in German amp Spanish with English subtitles Crime Drama Thriller138 minutesRated 14A coarse language One City One Night One TakeNO MEN BEYOND THIS POINTSunday March 67 pmCanadaDirected by Mark Sawers In EnglishComedy Drama Sci-Fi 80 minutesBORN TO BE BLUEMonday March 7 6 pmCanada USA amp UKDirected by Robert Budreau In EnglishBiography Drama Music 97 minutesMY GOOD MANrsquoS GONEMonday March 78 pmCanada USADirected by Nick Citton In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 95 minutesA ROYAL NIGHT OUTTuesday March 86 pmUKDirected by Julian Jarrold In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 97 minutesRated PG ViolenceMACBETHWednesday March 97 pmUK France amp USA Directed by Justin Kurzel In EnglishDrama War 113 minutesRated 14A violenceSON OF SAULThursday March 106 pmHungaryDirected by Laacuteszloacute NemesIn Hungarian Yiddish German Russian amp Polish with English subtitlesDrama History Thriller 107 minutes14A violence

BENrsquoS AT HOMEThursday March 108 pmCanadaDirected by Mars Horodyski In EnglishComedy Drama Romance 70 minutesEADWEARDFriday March 116 pmCanadaDirected by Kyle Rideout In EnglishDrama104 minutesRated PG nudity sexually suggestive scene violence coarse languageTHE WITCHFriday March 119 pmCanada USADirected by Robert Eggers In EnglishHorror92 minutesRated 14A violence frightening scenesANOMALISASaturday March 1212 pmUSADirected by Duke Johnson amp Charlie Kaufman In EnglishAnimation Comedy Drama 90 minutesRated 14A sexually suggestive scenesEMBRACE THE SERPENTSaturday March 122 pmColombia Venezuela Argentina Directed by Ciro GuerraIn Spanish Portuguese German Catalan and Latin with English subtitlesAdventure Drama 125 minutesFORSAKENSaturday March 127 pmCanada France Directed by Jon Cassar In EnglishDrama Western 90 minutes

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Celebrating hearts 20 Years

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at the Paramount theatremarch 3ndash12 2016

AwArd winning hits from Around the world

tickets amp Passes available online

2016 KAMLOOPS FILM FESTIVAL LINE-UP

We are pleased to be a supporter of this yearrsquos

Kamloops Film Festival

March 2016 The Connector Page 13

One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

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Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

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Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

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We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

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February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

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Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

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When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

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Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

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Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

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A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

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q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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27 28 29 30 31

Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

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SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

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Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

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CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

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Continued from page 1

Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan For many Canadians their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan

What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF

If you donrsquot have a ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return A ldquoqualifiedrdquo beneficiary named in your Will or RRSPRRIF plan contract such as your spouse or common-law partner can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Assigning a non-qualified person as

beneficiary such as a healthy non-dependent child or other relative may have unintended consequences It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSPRRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate For example giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your equivalently valued non-registered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled

Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries but one predeceases you His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough

What Happens to Your TFSA

Interestingly earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death After that date though any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed

As with RRSPs and RRIFs a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a Will or contract as ldquosuccessor holderrdquo of your TFSA This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successorrsquos contribution room

Potential Risks and Opportunities

Not declaring your spouse as the successor

holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk As a mere beneficiary a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special ldquoexempt contributionrdquo rule but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceasedrsquos TFSA at the time of death Any excess value will be taxed as income that year While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today as TFSAs continue to grow this could

Whether itrsquos an RRSP RRIF or TFSA perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries After a divorce or end of a relationship for example itrsquos not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications

As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy

Edward Jones its employees and Edward Jones advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation

Edward Jones Member ndash Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member ndash Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

FinancialFocus

Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

Estate considerations for RRSP RRIF and TFSA holders

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When a victim of crime experiences financial loss as a result of an offence they can seek financial compensation from the offender in the form of ldquorestitutionrdquo

Restitution orders are not issued automatically After an offender is charged a victim must file a request for restitution (Form 341) with Crown Counsel and provide all supporting documentation

When an offender has been found guilty of the crime the sentencing judge can order restitution Restitution means the offender must financially compensate the victim for eligible crime-related costs Restitution can be made as a stand-alone order or can be included as a condition of probation The court order will indicate the time period allotted to pay restitution either directly to the victim or through the court clerk

Costs eligible for restitution include lost income as a result of the offence medical counselling or other treatment costs not covered by insurance moving

temporary housing food childcare and transportation expenses incurred when the victim is forced to leave their residence the cost of any damaged or lost property monetary amounts lost due to fraud and the amount of any insurance deductibles

If the offender does not pay restitution there are two ways restitution can be sought If the restitution was a stand-alone order then it must be pursued in small claims court If restitution was a condition of probation the offender may be charged with breach of probation and will need to return to court The Restitution Program provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders The Program encourages offenders to comply with unpaid orders via a variety of means The Program also provides general information regarding the civil court process but does not provide legal advice

For general inquiries and assistance with the restitution process contact the Restitution Program toll free at 1-877-315-8822

Victims eligible for compensation

An engineer crosses a road when a frog calls out to him ldquoIf you kiss me Irsquoll turn into a beautiful princessrdquo

He bends over picks up the frog and puts it in his pocket The frog speaks up again and says ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back

into a beautiful princess I will stay with you for one weekrdquoThe engineer takes the frog out of his pocket smiles at it and

returns it to the pocketThe frog then cries out ldquoIf you kiss me and turn me back Irsquoll do

whatever you sayrdquoAgain the engineer takes the frog out smiles at it and puts it back into his pocketFinally the frog asks ldquoWhat is the matter Irsquove told you Irsquom a beautiful princess Irsquoll stay

with you for a month and do whatever you say What more do you wantrdquoThe engineer says ldquoLook Irsquom an engineer I donrsquot have time for a girlfriend but a

talking frog now thatrsquos coolrdquo

The Engineer and the Frog

March 2016The ConnectorPage 14

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

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Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

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Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

PRESS

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TEL 250-376-6536 bull FAX 250-376-6513oncoreseniorssocietyca

We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

oNCorE SENIorS SoCIEty

When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

We are a home that offers an active social life

nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle

For more information on our unique home-style assisted living residence

call or email Jenna

250bull554-9244

Comfort amp Security

in a Beautiful Setting

ACSServicesActive Care Senior Services

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Available in our newly

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

CSICENTRE FOR

SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

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Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

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q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

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Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

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Open 9 am - noon

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1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

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1 pmCLOSED Open

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CLOSED

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Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

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Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Now we are just beautiful

Continued from page 1

Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

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Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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307-730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops BC V2B 8M6

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Happy Easter

On the eve of her 63rd birthday Plum Johnson wearily plays the three post-dinner voice-mails from her 93-year-old mother ldquoPromise yoursquoll drive out first thing tomorrowrdquo Theirs is a complicated relationship After 19 years of elder care including that given to her father recently deceased Johnson is emotionally depleted but she admonishes herself when she feels resentment towards her mother Although this book starts off with her stark reality of dealing with a demanding cranky and physically infirm parent after her motherrsquos death Plumrsquos quest is to piece together a full picture of who her mother was before the difficult last years

The family home on the shores of Lake Ontario becomes the centre of organized chaos as Plum and her three brothers sift through almost six decades of memories in the 23 - room house Every remote corner

contains memorabilia some unimportant and some priceless There is documentation of ancestors as far back as the 17th century but of keen interest to them all is the modern family history the father a survivor in a small native boat that flees the Japanese invasion of Singapore in World War Two the mother a Southern ldquolife of the partyrdquo who joins the American Red Cross One is a stickler for order the other a freelancer with an independent spirit The contrast in their characters is everywhere from the immaculate ledger of every minute expense written in the fine English penmanship of the father to the sturdy farm table scattered with the motherrsquos found objects from the lakeshore as well as her personal treasures her white plastic earrings and red sunglasses shaped like smiling lips

The siblings choose

to carefully document the contents of the house Memories some sad many very funny and others immensely touching permeate the task of sorting through items Indeed it takes over two years for Plum to sift through the archives in this museum and as her own creativity is stimulated by the experience she asks herself if perhaps she is meant to remain there Her sensitivity to the house itself to the mercurial beauty of the lake mirroring her moods and most importantly to her family warms the heart In her search for who her mother was she finds her own strong core very much like her motherrsquos

They Left Us Everything made me wince at times with its honesty but above

all it is a powerful story with a lyrical style skillfully written a real ldquopage turnerrdquo Incidentally you may be interested to know that the author also plans on ldquoleaving everythingrdquo to her children there will be no neat and aseptic advance ldquotidy uprdquo for them either

Plum Johnson is the 2015 winner of the RBC Taylor literary award At 68 she sees herself as an emerging writer and canrsquot believe she waited so long to write her book She is also co-founder of Helprsquos Here Magazine for seniors and caregivers and is an accomplished artist

DaffodilsDaffodils budding in the gardenSparrows and finches gathering to court

Early spring announced byFlickers knocking on the metal chimneyLooking for the female who lived there last year

My fingers tap on the hot water heaterAn imposter who dreams of flyingWith the birds Trapped Inside the house

Soon I will bloom likeThe daffodils in sunbeamsI will fly with my friends

Bitterroot

Remember Sunday March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

They Left Us Everything A MemoirBy Plum Johnson

Penguin 2014 274 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system

March 2016 The Connector Page 15

Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

PRESS

RIVERBEND MANOR760 Mayfair Street Kamloops BC

TEL 250-376-6536 bull FAX 250-376-6513oncoreseniorssocietyca

We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

oNCorE SENIorS SoCIEty

When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Comfort amp Security

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

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SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

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SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Home Support Services

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Classifieds

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

Confession TimesSaturday 4-5 pmSunday 530-6 pmWed 515-535 pm1st Friday of themonth 530-6 pm

Weekday MassesMonday 7 pmTuesday 7 amWednesday 9 amThursday 7 amFriday 9 amSaturday 8 am

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

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CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

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GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Happy To Help

Community Outreach and Support

Support where and when you need it

Christie Lane CSW amp OwnerTel-250-819-4450

Email-christieklanegmailcomwwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

FIND AUBREY ~EditorthinspinthinspTraining~

Send your entries to The Connector 330 Seymour Street

Kamloops BC V2C 2G2editorconnectornewsca

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Which ad is Aubrey in ____________________________________

Your favourite story this month ____________________________

Enter to win a draw for two $25 Gift Certificates

to Storms Restaurant

Prize drawn monthly Winners will be contacted Deadline for entries this month is March 17 2016

Little Aubrey visits The Connector pretty regularly with her Editor mom Becky Mann and she likes to make an impression If you look through the paper you should find Aubrey hiding in an ad To enter the contest just let us know which ad you found Aubrey playing in and also let us know what your favourite article was this month Have fun and good luck

ENTERthinspTOthinspWIN

PRESS

RIVERBEND MANOR760 Mayfair Street Kamloops BC

TEL 250-376-6536 bull FAX 250-376-6513oncoreseniorssocietyca

We offer low-cost room and board home-cooked meals and caring staff Additional amenities include utilities activities media room hair salon activity and exercise room librarycomputer room laundry rooms TV cable phone amp internet This is a non-smoking building

FIND AUBREY

February WinnerShirley Melbourne of Sun Rivers is the February

winner of the ldquoFind Aubreyrdquo contest Shirley found Aubrey playing in last monthrsquos NuLeaf ad and told us that her favourite story was our front page article ldquoThe Heart of the Matterrdquo Shirleyrsquos participation in our monthly draw has garnered her two $25 gift certificates to Storms Restaurant

As luck would have it Aubrey is still playing amongst the ads in our March edition Is she disguised as a leprechaun for St Paddyrsquos Day or as an Easter Bunny for Easter Let us know what you find when you fill out the entry form on this page and send it in for your chance to win

Story by Trudy Frisk

Spring is a subtle process in the dry grasslands of BCrsquos Interior A week of warmth may be followed by chill snow Slowly aspen and willow leaves open into pale green haloes Under the sagebrush buttercups and fritillaries hide modestly among last yearrsquos grasses

Tentatively ducks robins meadow-larks mountain blue birds return to the ponds and ponderosa pines March and April are months of turbulent winds One day from the blustery air comes a clear lilting musical call The Sandhill cranes are flying north Now itrsquos truly spring

George Archibald co-founder of the International Crane Foundation believes the Sandhillrsquos voice is the loveliest of all crane calls As the great flocks soar overhead following the retreating winter northward they constantly ldquotalkrdquo among themselves Their continual low melodious chatter is audible even when rarely they fly at night They are especially vocal when ldquokettling uprdquo circling to gain altitude sometimes up to 200 feet at once on rising thermals along cliff faces and over hills

Sandhill cranes are indeed birds of mystery and wonder In Wyoming nine-million-year-old

fossils of Sandhill cranes have been found The fossil birds are identical to the cranes gliding over the BC grasslands today Fossils indicate that Sandhill cranes have inhabited Nebraska for 10 million years In fact crane remains have been found in Nebraska Eocene sediments from 55 million years ago

Scientists believe the species has survived notes Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg because of its highly complex social behaviour long-term care for its young innate wariness and social adaptability

Sandhill cranes may live for over 30 years They have elaborate courtship rituals and most mate for life Both parents incubate the nest and care for the young But therersquos much more to crane culture than fidelity and good parenting Cranes use camouflage At least that is how scientists interpret the returning cranes daubing their feathers with wet decaying marsh vegetation and mud on their flight north

And Sandhill cranes dance Jumping bowing stick-tossing arching their long necks they cavort exuberantly Dancing is often part of courtship and mating rituals but scientists speculate it may also foster socialization within the group or relieve tension Myself I think

cranes dance for sheer joy

The majority of North American Sandhill cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico up the central flyway stopping on Nebraskarsquos famed Platte River before dispersing to nesting sites across the Canadian Alaskan and Siberian Arctic

But the cranes flying over the Thompson and Cariboo grasslands are a different group the Pacific Flyway Population numbering approximately 25000 Long separated perhaps by glaciers from their prairie cousins these cranes winter in the Central Valley of California and nest as far north as the Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska

We still have much to learn about crane migration No one knows the social connections that decide the size and membership of a group of traveling cranes or even all the factors which trigger individual migration times Nutrition health and daylight all play

a part In early March cranes become restless From the second week of March through the end of April in staggered departures groups as small as 15 and as large as 100 leave their winter quarters along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers At the Harney Valley in Oregon the Pothole Reservoir and Banks Lake in Washington the large birds halt for days to feed gathering strength for the long trip ahead

Following the same invisible path as generations before them they stream across the Canadian border through the South Okanagan to Kamloops over the Cariboo Plateau past Williams Lake and Prince George There they turn north west towards the Coast out over Smithers Hazelton and Stewart towards Alaska where the majority will nest They spend at least five days traveling through BC

Even the strongest birds must rest Fortunately for the cranes BCrsquos grasslands and marshes offer critical

Sandhill cranes The voices of spring

Music Director Norris Berg

2015-2016 Season

With Special Guest Clinton Denoni Pianist

Beethoven Grieg amp More

7 pm Sat March 5 2016

Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way

Admission at the door Adults $1500 Children $500 Family $3500

wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

Featuring Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 1st mvt Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 3rd mvt

See Creatures page 19

March 2016The ConnectorPage 16

Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

oNCorE SENIorS SoCIEty

When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

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June 10 2016Save the Date

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It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

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When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

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Low-income Living

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q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

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q Utilities Included

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q Small Pets Allowed

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

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q Utilities Included

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

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q Transportation

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q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

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amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

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Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

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Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily amp housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

2503769596greenfieldplaceshawca

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

Reasonable Rates

Guy Handy says

SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

2508523212

Home Support Services

Bradwins

Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

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Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Part of rIVErBEND SENIorS CommuNIty

MANOR

Independent Supported LivingRiverBend Manorrsquos Seniors Community has expanded with the opening of Mayfair Manorrsquos 20 bachelor rental units Amenities include 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping utilities a workshop indoor scooter parking and recreational programs along with cable phone internet same floor laundry and more 755 mayfaIr St KamlooPS BC bull 7784717600

oNCorE SENIorS SoCIEty

When we consider giving or receiving support we should consider all that entails Senior support is not only for the one requesting services itrsquos for members

of that seniorrsquos network as well mdash the seniorrsquos family or friends who live out of town desiring some reassurance of how their mother father or friend is fairing some miles away

Keeping a grassroots model for a senior support agency even through its growth expansion in my personal belief would benefit all parties involved Some recent examples of why seniors may benefit from a grassroots-minded support agency would be

Connecting with loved ones from a distance

Itrsquos not only seniors calling and requesting services but much of the time itrsquos the daughters sons or friends who are concerned about their aging loved ones Often times these same concerned individuals requesting services live hours away in larger centres Running a ldquofor the peoplerdquo type of agency these same concerned loved ones are receiving quality assurance via phone call email or text Regardless of the time of day loved ones are getting insight into how their motherrsquosfatherrsquosfriendrsquos day went A simple summary in my belief gives loved ones great peace of mind when they are struggling

with the realities of caring for an individual some distance away

Flexibility to meet seniorrsquos independent needs

As stated priorly senior support is ever evolving People may underestimate how many services are available to them Oftentimes seniors will call upon a support service for cleaning because thatrsquos the first obvious activity of daily living that falls to the wayside When seniors become comfortable with their support worker and realize how flexible they are in providing services the relationship soon evolves This is a beautiful thing when a support service is not restricted by hierarchical regulations and policy It becomes truly human centred meeting the diverse needs of the client

Troubleshooting outside the box

Further on the point of flexibility when we consider troubleshooting for our seniors I can think of two recent examples where a grassroots agency may benefit seniors A senior needed some support in assisting her to her appointment with the pharmacist and then attending to her while she tried on compression stockings Because of

her personal reasons in wanting a refresher course in the process of putting on taking off and wearing her stockings the seven-minute process was filmed on a smartphone and the video emailed to her later that evening She can now revisit the pharmacy assistantrsquos instructions and see the process again with her own eyes whenever she wishes

Lastly Irsquod like to provide an example of many of our seniors wanting to get rid of their belongings due to downsizing andor upgrading This is a great opportunity to pay it back to our seniors and often times we will try to sell seniors old belongings for example a computer and offer that senior full remuneration The process of putting an item up for sale on the Internet may be daunting to a senior but can take a support worker seconds And the result can be equally beneficial as we the support workers get in return what really drives us mdash the knowledge that we have done a good deed

Christie Lane- CSW amp Owner Happy To Help- Community Outreach and Support Support where and when you need it 250-819-4450 wwwfacebookcomhappytohelp84

More thoughts on senior support

We are a home that offers an active social life

nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle

For more information on our unique home-style assisted living residence

call or email Jenna

250bull554-9244

Comfort amp Security

in a Beautiful Setting

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Have you ever noticed everyone is an expert about the worth of a work of visual art It doesnrsquot matter if theyrsquove ever read a book about art listened to an artistrsquos talk or followed a guide through a gallery everyone knows what they like Irsquod never deny

a person the right to their opinion but many people take it a step further They declare that the art they donrsquot like or understand is bad art sometimes expounding on what the world is coming to when art ldquolike thisrdquo is in galleries and public spaces is supposed to inspire and move us and that we paid good money for

But art has its own body of knowledge no different than physics or social work It has theory and rules about what makes it aesthetically pleasing or worthwhile Sometimes itrsquos a very pretty picture or sculpture immediately recognizable to the viewer Sometimes

itrsquos meat in the shape of a brassiere making a statement about gender or a room full of tombstones salt licks or javex bottle whirly gigs It might be an abstract sculpture in the town square that resembles nothing real or the wall of a building covered with graffiti

When a person says they donrsquot like a work of art and that it is bad art and unworthy of the name art it is a very grandiose opinion I am chastising gently knowing there is a vast body of knowledge that exists from a long history of human creativity

The Kamloops Arts Council sponsors their annual juried show Art Exposed this month

This year when you visit this show try something new Instead of closing your mind by forming an opinion right off the bat suspend your judgment Instead look at the artwork from the perspectives of questions like ldquoWhat do you see in the artworkrdquo What is the subject matter in the work Examine pattern colour rhythm repetition texture tone form shape line balance and composition What was the artist trying to communicate How does it make you feel Then you are allowed to judge its strengths success and the merit of the work Now you are a mature viewer

Everyone is an expert

The Insight Story

Wendy Weseen

By Christie Lane

The BossOne day a man goes to a pet shop

to buy a parrot The assistant takes the man to the parrot section The man asks lsquorsquoHow much is the yellow onersquorsquo

The assistant says lsquorsquo$2000rsquorsquo The man is shocked and asks the assistant why itrsquos so expensive The assistant explains lsquorsquoThis parrot is a very special one He knows typewriting and can type really fastrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the green onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoHe costs $5000

because he knows typewriting and can answer incoming telephone calls and takes notesrsquorsquo

lsquorsquoWhat about the red onersquorsquo the man asks The assistant says lsquorsquoThat onersquos $10000rsquorsquo The man says lsquorsquoWhat does HE dorsquorsquo The assistant says lsquorsquoI donrsquot know but the other

two call him bossrsquorsquo

March 2016 The Connector Page 17

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Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

CSICENTRE FOR

SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

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Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

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Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

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Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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4

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

4

Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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4

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

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Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

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6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

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Open 9 am - noon

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1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

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1 pmCLOSED Open

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10 am - 2 pm Open

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CLOSED

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Open 9 am - noon

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Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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Continued from page 1

Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Home Maintenance Specialists

250-579-9309 wwwhomewell-servicescom

llomeweHServices Co

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llomeweHServices Co

bull Maintenance bull Repairs bull Handyhelp bull Renovations

bull Emergencies

We can be part of your plan to keep living independently

in your own home

In-Home Care IncHome Support Services

314-141 Victoria Street Kamloopswwwinhomecarehomesupportca

250-851-0078

24 HourS 7 dayS a

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Snowshoveling Personalcare Companioncare Housekeeping Mealpreparation Transportation Respitecare Personalizedcontinuouscare

Serving Kamloops for 22 years

Now oFFerING

MoBILe CHaIr MaSSaGe

SPeCIaL SeNIorS raTeS

Oncore Seniors Society CSI and the City of Kamloops present the 3rd Annual

One-Day Seniorsrsquo SymposiumldquoHEALTHY AGING IN COMMUNITYrdquo

June 10 2016Save the Date

CSICENTRE FOR

SENIORS INFORMATION250-828-0600

It is shocking how cavalier people can be around electricity in their homes

When used properly and respected we get well-known benefits from electricity

When electricity is treated with a lack of understanding shocks and fires are a possibility

Fortunately there are a few easy home maintenance things that can be done to help keep your home safer

The number one problem I see when visiting clientrsquos homes are missing or broken plates on light switches and outlets mdash most often in the basement or garage

When these are missing there is a real opportunity to get your fingers in along the side

of the switch or outlet and touch exposed energized parts If you do get your finger in there you might experience anything from a weird tingle to burns or even your heart stopping

Replacement covers are available at any hardware store for less than the price of a cup of coffee and a small slot screwdriver is the only tool you need to install it

The next problem is harder to see Do you have any outlets in your house where the plugs seem loose and may even fall out This is most

often seen in kitchens bathrooms and hallways where appliances are frequently plugged in If the contacts within the outlet do not hold the prongs on the plug tightly electricity can spark across the resulting gap We call this arcing and it can produce a tremendous amount of heat

This kind of arcing will stop when the appliance is turned off or unplugged so the heat produced while running an appliance for a short time might not be noticeable

It could be a different story if you have a slow cooker plugged in to run for four or five hours Now there is time to generate lots of heat and there could be smoke and even flames coming from the outlet A normal circuit breaker or fuse does not detect this as a fault so it does not protect you in this situation There are arc fault circuit

interrupters (breakers) that do trip when an arc is detected These have only been around for about 15 years if your home is older you probably donrsquot have them

Regardless of what kind of circuit breakers are installed if you have a loose outlet get it changed as soon as possible

Take charge of electricity

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough

Homewell Services Co

Footcare amp Estheticsby Tracy

Registered Podologist

Ph 2503190731

In office at 361 4th Ave or in home appts available

footcarebytracygmailcom

When it comes to increasing the value of your home your two best investments are in the kitchen and bathroom With the kitchen being such a focal point in any home potential buyers tend to head straight that way when walking through the door The good news is that when updating your kitchen and bathrooms you donrsquot have to start completely from scratch Often changing out a feature or two is more than enough to give each room a brand new look A little money spent in the kitchen or bathroom goes a long way Here are a few tips that can help increase the value of your home

Try to focus on how space is used Do you

have a breakfast bar Do the stools or chairs make movement through the kitchen challenging These are things to think about The more open and free your kitchen is the better it will show and feel Do the lines or pattern in the current linoleum make the space feel small Switching

the flooring pattern can really make the room appear larger

Add some style with tile A dull kitchen or bathroom can be completely transformed with the right backsplash Whether it is stylish white subway tile

a cool herringbone pattern or a sleek metallic look changing up your backsplash will give either room a refreshed feel

Look at updating your blinds A nice white faux wood blind can dramatically brighten your kitchen or bathroom as well as change the vibe for minimal cost

Look at replacing your flooring Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile to your kitchen or bathroom gives a fresh and new look without breaking the bank Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install come in hundreds of different styles and patterns and can be grouted just like tile Not to mention vinyl plank and tile are very durable and can handle the moisture of a bathroom

Whether you are looking to list your home this spring or just want a little update these tips will help give your home a fresh look and increase its value

Increase the value of your home

The Flooring Expert

Matthew WellsNufloors Kamloops

Visit us onlineconnectornewsca

Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

acss04_sept

Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

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q Housekeeping

q Transportation

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

4

4

4

Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily amp housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

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Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Did you know that there is a secret garden in Kamloops While it bears little resemblance to the one in Frances Burnettrsquos novel it is indeed a garden it is a well-kept secret and it could be a perfect final resting place for Murray

The garden is at the very back of the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops (across from the Greyhound Bus depot) Itrsquos quite small maybe 20 by 30 feet Itrsquos located right behind the mausoleum out of sight and out of mind

It looks like an ordinary flower garden with one major difference therersquos a pipe covered with a lid sticking out of the garden I think the pipersquos about six inches in diameter but Irsquom going by memory so I may be off on all these measurements The

pipe is quite attractive covered in aggregate and the lid is of granite

The pipe leads down in the ground to a tank buried below the garden If you want you can lift the lid and pour Murrayrsquos ashes down the pipe and into the tank Or you can have the cemetery or funeral home staff perform this task The cost for the secret garden $109 plus GST In contrast it can cost roughly $1200 or more for Murrayrsquos own cremation plot and burial services

Many countries have gardens somewhat like this one and they are a great counter-argument to those who think cemeteries are a waste of space In those gardens called ossuaries (aw-shoe-air-ees) the personrsquos body is buried in an individual cemetery plot for a period of time After several years the bones are removed from the individual plot and deposited into the communal garden along with everyone elsersquos bones The individual plot is then ldquore-usedrdquo

The idea of mixing Murrayrsquos ashes with everyone elsersquos may creep some people out so the secret garden at Hillside may not be for everyone But if you plan to scatter your loved onersquos ashes you may wish to reconsider Perhaps place at least some into the secret garden so therersquos a place to visit in the future For the price of a few fast food meals it might be money well spent Give me a call if yoursquod like more information

Drake Smith MSW is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation amp Funeral Services wwwDrakeCremationcom Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-377-8225) Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-672-1999) serving since 2005 Hersquos waiting for YOUR question Catch him at a Blazersrsquo game or on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie Or email DrakeSmithDrakeCremationcom

March 2016The ConnectorPage 18

Ask DrakeDrake Smith

Funeral Director

What to do with Murrayrsquos ashes

Comfort amp Security in a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility

Introducing a day program ~ limited spaces

For more information on our uniquehome-style assisted living residence

Darlene at 554-9244 or email acssshawca

acss04_sept

Active Senior Care Services Ltd1607 Greenfield AvenueKamloops BC V2B 4N4

250-554-9244activecare1607gmailcom

Providing custom care in a unique home-style assisted living facility Spacious private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas Theatre room full salon craft room games room

$2450mo amp up 21assistedliving units

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

Kamloops BC V2B 3H6250-376-5363

wwwchartwellcom

Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities and close proximity to shopping and parks With our on-site funded home care we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs Choose from a host of services and activities and let our trained staff take care of the rest

Costs vary according to suite style amp size 97 suites Suites starting at $2270 Call Glenna at

250-312-3266 formore information

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court Kamloops BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 bull 1-877-841-8999wwwchartwellcom

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley All-inclusive independent living Three meals per day (chef prepared) weekly housekeepinglinen service on-site amenities and recreational programs parking scheduled shuttle service emergency monitoring system Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions Limited suites available

All-inclusive rent starting at $2270mo

109 suites 1 bdrm 1 bdrm + den 2 bdrm amp 2 bdrm2 bath with

full kitchen

SEE AD PAGE 2

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Greenfield Place101 - 1835 Greenfield Avenue

Kamloops BC V2B 8R5250-376-9596

greenfieldplaceshawca

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily and housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth

2 - 2 bdrm units

$1393mth (double occupancy only)

SEE AD PAGE 23

q Independent

Low-income Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Heat Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

q Dinner Daily

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The Hamlets at Westsyde3255 Overlander Drive

Kamloops Bc250-579-9061

A community where health amp happiness are truly a way of life close to shopping pub public transit away from the hustle amp bustle of the city of Kamloops with a theatre greenhouse for gardening lounges dining rooms tuck shop secure courtyard amp covered patio areas amp exercise room Or enjoy the scenic flat outdoor walking trails Utilities included Telephone not included

Costs vary depending on need amp

choice of unit174 units consisting of 112 complex

care units amp 62 assisted living units

SEE AD PAGE 26

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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4

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 5L77784717600

Oncore Seniors Society

Located on the river near Brock mall Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room workshop recreation amp bus outings

Affordable rentIncome-based 20

studio unitsSupportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 16

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

4

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

4

4

stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

1 2 3 4 5

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

Independent low income living in a safe and secure 55+ building in Brock 1 and 2 bdrm apartments with full kitchens in-suite Shared coin laundry in the building Dinner daily amp housekeeping weekly included in rent Common facilities for all include Dining area common room sunroom amp bus outings Level parking sidewalks and easy access No smoking no pets

101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

2503769596greenfieldplaceshawca

30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

Reasonable Rates

Guy Handy says

SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

2508523212

Home Support Services

Bradwins

Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Discounts

Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

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Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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March 2016 The Connector Page 19

Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC250-682-4378

wwwthemayfairca

Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services woptional meals cleaning amp laundry services Large suites with 2 bathrooms full kitchen in-suite laundry amp private patio Private dining room fitness centre workshop theatre room community gardens amp guest suite for visiting familyfriends Level parking sidewalks amp easy access to shops and services Shuttle bus outings

1 bdrm + den now available for rent

starting at $1450mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street

Kamloops BC V2B 0E5250-376-6536

karenocservicesca

Affordable rentIncome-based

66 units (60 studio amp 6-1 bdrm units)

Supportive housing for low-moderate

income seniors

SEE AD PAGE 15

q Independent Living

q Supported Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Located on the river near Brock Mall RiverBend Manor is a modern amp affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors Independentsupported living is offered including 3 meals daily weekly housekeeping cable TV fitness centre theatre room recreation and bus outings

Mano r

Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops BC V2B 8M6

250-376-4777nkshcashawca

Safe and secure affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building) Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens Underground parking Within walking distance to all amenities including McArthur Island and Northills Mall

Life Lease120 Units

1 amp 2 bdrm suites19 SAFER

program suites

5 rental suites

SEE AD PAGE 14

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities at Northshore Commuity Centre

q Small Pets Allowed

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stop-over points Here on the large ranches and Crown Land reserves they can set down and relax undisturbed to gather strength for the next leg of migration At such times food may be less essential to them than quiet spots to regroup and replenish energy Birds of habit the cranes use the same rest stops each migration Disturbance and the stress of having to seek new rest sites if any exist might have a serious impact on their ability to finish the migration

The majority proceed to nest and breed in solitary locations in Alaska In September they gather along the Coast to feed and plan the return journey Not all leave at once Again nutritional readiness times of nesting and hatching length of daylight all seem to affect departure times Young birds fly south with their parents and the family winters together But next spring the young will migrate on their own One guided trip over the route is all they need

The autumn trip is shorter than that in

spring because cranes arenrsquot waiting for ice and snow to melt In mid-September their bugling call warns of winterrsquos approach Sandhill crane voices signal the beginning and end of summer on the grasslands

On April 13 2003 a friend and I counted 1500 cranes flying over Kamloops Lake In early evening that same day Rick Howie wildlife biologist counted 750 Sandhills resting in a field in the Nicola Valley south of here There must have been others we both missed But 2250 sandhill cranes were observed making one of the oldest natural pilgrimages in North America

Why I asked Rick are cranes important He thought for a minute They are a sign that things are well in the world Lots of cranes are an indicator that the big cycles are stable Cranes are messengers from the North and South an important reminder that we are just part of a connected system

Listen for their call

Continued from page 15

Creatures of habit

Victoria ndash The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) released its first Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report

The report marks the beginning of what will become a yearly update from the OSA on the status of key seniorsrsquo services in the province highlighting where seniorsrsquo needs are being met and where improvements are most needed

ldquoOur goal with this process is to provide the public and policy makers with a single source of data where they can compare year over year

how we are doing in this province in delivering services that are critical to seniorsrdquo said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie

Among areas that affect seniors positively the report notes that 96 per cent of seniors report they have a regular GP

Data also highlights that four out of five seniors over the age of 85 have no diagnosis of dementia

ldquoWhile the risk of dementia clearly increases with age it is very important to get the message out to seniors that they have greater

likelihood of living a full life without developing dementiardquo stated Mackenzie

The report also outlines a number of areas of concern most notably the number of incidents of resident on resident aggression in residential care facilities

ldquoWhile we have to remember this is still a small number when you consider there are more than 27000 individuals in residential care at any given time in this province the numbers are still substantial enough to warrant our office taking a closer look at this issuerdquo said Mackenzie

The 60-page Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services report focuses on 201415 data highlighting key services in the Advocatersquos legislated seniorsrsquo services which include

transportation health care housing income support and personal care

In addition to a systemic review of resident on resident aggression the Office of the Seniors Advocate will be conducting reviews of home support supplemental benefits for seniors transportation residential care and hospital discharge experiences in 2016

Additional services monitored by the Advocate will be added as data becomes available

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniorsrsquo services issuing public reports focusing on systemic issues and providing information and referral to seniors and their families

Monitoring Seniorsrsquo Services reportANNOUNCEMENT

RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St Kamloops BC

250-682-4378infotheriverbendcawwwtheriverbendca

Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals amp housekeeping) Large 2 bd (931 sq ft) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry Common facilities for all dining room media and theatre exercise room in-house spahair salon Walking distance to shopping and services with shuttle bus outings Easy vehiclescooter access

2 bdrm suites now available for rent

starting at$2000mo

SEE AD PAGE 27

q Independent Living

q Assisted Living

q Housekeeping

q Transportation

q Utilities Included

q Planned Activities

q Small Pets Allowed

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Darlene Kawa joins The Connector as Advertising Consultant

The Connector is pleased to announce that Darlene Kawa has joined our team She will replace our longtime salesperson Sharon Brooker upon her well-deserved retirement

Darlene worked for many years at The Kamloops Daily News and is excited to bring her considerable skills to our monthly publication

We will miss Sharon dearly and wish her the best as she embarks

on a new chapter Her dedication has been remarkable

Join us in welcoming Darlene to her new role

Darlene Kawa

March 2016The ConnectorPage 20

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

Kamloops BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

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CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Revelstoke Seniors Phone 250-837-9456 wwwrevelstokeseniorscaMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

GOOD FRIDAYSenior Exercise

10 am

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

EASTER MONDAY

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Visit our websiterevelstokeseniorsca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 730 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 930 am

Crib 1 pmDance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 ndash 5th Ave SESalmon Arm BC V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 1130 - 100

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-1130 am

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Jammers Dance7pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pm Chess 600pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Talent Show 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm

Table Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYKitchen amp Office

Closed Sing-a-long 945 am

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAYKitchen amp Office

ClosedDuplicate Bridge

1 pm

Kitchen amp Office ClosedTable Tennis 830 amUkelele Lessons 10 am

Keep Fit 1045 amCrib 130 pm

Line Dancing 130 pm Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couples Dance 230 pm Chess 600 pm

Square Dancers 630 pmScrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weightwatchers 830 amScrabble 930 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 530 pm

Table Tennis 830 amCanasta 10 am

Couplesrsquo Dancing 230 pmChess 600pm

Square Dancers 630pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 1045Social Bridge 130 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 945 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

NB In order to provide the same good quality meals we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $100

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings Anniversaries

Celebration Of Life Meetings Fundraising Events

A Stage For Concerts amp Dances Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft BC 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon PresidentMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

ClosedGeneral Meeting

amp Pot Luck1pm

Carpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed Closed GOOD FRIDAYClosed Bingo

EASTER SUNDAY

Closed

EASTER MONDAY

Closed

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bridge Closed

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling

Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling Cards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Closed ClosedCarpet BowlingCards amp Pool1230 - 4 pm

Bingo

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MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilaxAnglemont

Drop-in Centre Open Mon-Fri 1ndash4 PM Hostess on duty Tues Wed amp Thurs 1-4 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 amMusical Concert

featuring James Bryan 7 pm

$10 at the doorRefreshments for

Purchase

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

General Meeting230 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Yoga 9-10 am Breakfast

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Yoga 9-10 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 am Line Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noon Table Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling10am-noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm

Arts amp Crafts10 am - 2pm Bring a lunch

Yoga 9-10 amLine Dancing

1030 amAE Chorus Practice

1-3 pmBridge 7 pm

Gardening Club 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noonTable Tennis

1-3 pm Cribbage 1-3 pm

PrayerBible Study Group 7 pm

Yoga 9-10 am

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Barriere amp District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Farmersrsquo Market10 am to 1 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Whole Health Footcare

Breakfast8 am to 10 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling

930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am GOOD FRIDAY Farmersrsquo Market

10 am to 1 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Adult Support930 am to 1 pm

Fun Cards130 pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

Annual General Meeting

3 pm

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort BC

V0E 2C0

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

ST PATRICKrsquoS DAY

Carpet Bowling930 am

Crib 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling930 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amCrib 1-3 pm

EASTERSUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYCarpet Bowling

930 amAl-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 930 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

CLEARWATER ELKrsquoS PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you there

March 2016 The Connector Page 21

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

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250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

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27 28 29 30 31

Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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101 - 1835 Greenfield AveKamloops BC V2B 8R5

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

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Guy Handy says

SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Home Support Services

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

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Weekday MassesMonday 7 pmTuesday 7 amWednesday 9 amThursday 7 amFriday 9 amSaturday 8 am

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Church Directory

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Contact Darlene Kawa

at 778-471-0983 or by email darleneconnectornewsca

VISIT OUR WEBSITE facEBOOk PaGE OR

TWITTER connectornewsca

United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

250-554-1611wwwkamsaca

CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Clearwater Seniorsrsquo Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone 250-674-8185

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Seniorsrsquo Lunch1030

Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Bunco 130Seniorsrsquo Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion Music amp

Refreshments1 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

Dinner amp Music 5 pm Legion

3rd Sunday Social1230

Wells Gray Inn

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

GOOD FRIDAYHike Meet

Info Ctr 9 am Coffee amp Crafts 10 am

EASTER MONDAY

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Book Club2 pm Library

Board amp Card Games 130

Seniorsrsquo Drop-In Centre

WGCSS Mtg10 am

Seniorsrsquo Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Writerrsquos Circle2 pm Library

Hike Meet Info Ctr 9 am

Bingo 10 am

Dinner5 pm Legion

EASTER SUNDAY

MampM Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn

Hymn Sing730 - 830 pm

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops BC V2B 3L9

infocsikamloopsca bull 778-470-6000Hours Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pmMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Footcare 9 am Chair Fitness

10am Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

730 pm

Brock Theatre2 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER SUNDAY EASTER MONDAYCLOSED

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Sunday Night Dance

730 - 11 pm $10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am

Euchre 130 pm

Footcare 9 amWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 1130-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities events programs and services check

out our website at wwwcsikamloopsca

Also ldquolikerdquo us on facebook

The TRU Community Law Clinic is now open at the

Brock Activity Centre Please call 778-471-8490

for dates and times

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent bull Clearwater bull (250) 674-2213

Hours 9 am -7 pm EVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 38 - 1800 Tranquille Road Brocklehurst

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250-376-5757coopersfoodscom

Need help shopping Call or see us in-store for details

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue bull 250-679-8522

Open 830 to 1130 am 100 to 430 pm MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Mini Crib

1030 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 9 am

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTERMONDAY

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Bellesamp Beaus1030 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling New members welcome lessons provided

Friday 1 pm Crib Come early please Next Monthly Dinner

April 15

Additional Information Thursday 9 am Wood Carving Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given gals welcome

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Royal Canadian Legion Br 52 425 Lansdowne StKamloops BC V2C 1Y2

Office 250-374-1742 MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Office Hours1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceMidnite Dancer

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceGord West

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Executive Meeting430 pmBar Open

12pm-1130pm Crib 7pm

Darts League 730pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

DanceStrange Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

GOOD FRIDAYLEGION CLOSED

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw230 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-1130pmKamloops Mixed

Dart League 7 PM

Bar Open12pm-1130pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 730pm

OFFICE HOURS 1 PM - 4 PM bull MON-FRIPHONE 250-374-1742

FAX 250-374-1708Secretarykamloopslegioncom

The 55+ BC Games take place Sept 20-24 a bit later than usual but with more opportunity to practice and anticipate the excitement shared by 11 other zones

In some sportrecreation activities only a certain number of individuals or teams may take part at the Games Therefore a zone playoff is held if interested personsteams exceed the Games limit

To find out if the event you are interested in requires a playoff contact the sport event coordinator on the Zone 8 website accessed through www55plusbcgames or contact Heather Sinclair at heather55plusgmailcom or 250-682-4121

You may try out for more than one but you may only enter one sport or recreational activity at the Games Playoffs normally occur in April

but may happen in March or May

Even if you have not qualified yet for an event we urge you to book your accommodation early You can always cancel later

You must be a member of the BC Seniors Games Society in order to take part in playoffs andor the Games Annual membership is $20 and there is a $5 registration fee for anyone entering or trying out

If no playoff is required or if you qualify for the Games during a playoff the participant fee is $50 and must be paid to Zone 8 by July 8 Zone 8 will pay sport fees from a BC Government lottery grant gratefully received for 2016

There are some important contact changes Maureen Hickeyrsquos phone number the contact for cribbage is 250-554-2422 Russ Reidrsquos email the

contact for ice hockey is russreid1000icloudcom Area rep for Little Fort Sharon Marchrsquos email the area representative for totemarchgmailcom

To help keep us operationally afloat we invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch on April 21 Tickets cost $12 and will be available at the March 17 meeting from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas

xplornetcom Besides lunch there will be a shared pot draw bucket auction and a candy guess Itrsquos a fun event that promotes social interaction while supporting Zone 8 seniors The next meeting is March 17 10 am at the Chief Louis Centre Tkrsquoemlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road Everyone is welcome

Keep active be healthy Join us and have fun too

Coquitlam welcomes Zone 8 55+ folkBy Linda Haas

March 2016The ConnectorPage 22

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

1 2 3 4 5

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27 28 29 30 31

Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

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27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

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27 28 29 30 31

Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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30 - 1 bdrm units $1049mth2 - 2 bdrm units $1393 (double occupancy only)

Guy Handy Services2505724327

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Guy Handy says

SPRING is comingYardGarden Clean Up amp MaintenanceLandscapingPaintingAll Season Odd Jobs

Respite Care Personal amp Home CareHouse Cleaning

Weekly bi-weekly monthly or one time Call for a free in-home assessment bull DVA

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Home Support Services

Bradwins

Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Classifieds

Sacred Heart Cathedral

255 Nicola Street bull 250-372-2581

Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

Confession TimesSaturday 4-5 pmSunday 530-6 pmWed 515-535 pm1st Friday of themonth 530-6 pm

Weekday MassesMonday 7 pmTuesday 7 amWednesday 9 amThursday 7 amFriday 9 amSaturday 8 am

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at 778-471-0983 or by email darleneconnectornewsca

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United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

bull Worship Service - 1100 ambull Childrenrsquos Church - 1145 am

bull Friday Family Fun Night 500 pm - 700 pm

bull Good Friday Service Friday March 25 - 11 am - 12 noon

Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

Prayer Time - 10 am - 1015 amEaster Sunday Service

1030 am - noonCall for information

250-554-1611wwwkamsaca

CoMMuNiTy ChurCh 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong

SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Savona and Area 50+ OAPO Branch 1296605 Buie RoadSavona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

GOOD FRIDAYExercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAYSavona Weight

Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Foot Clinic

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 815 amExercise 930 amCarpet Bowling

645 pm

Exercise 830 am

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 830 am

Carpet Bowling645 pm

Exercise 830 amCoffee 930 am

Crib 7 pm

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road Sorrento BC

Phone 250-675-5358President Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings J Chisholm 250-675-3835MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm

Crib 130 pmRock Club

730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Pool TourneyScottish Dancing

930 am-noon

Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 130 pm

Rock Club 730-930 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

930 am-noon

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC and OAPO Br 168

1675 Tutill Court bull Phyllis Riley President

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

General Meeting130 pmRummoli

7 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 7 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling

1 pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Rummoli7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Seniorsrsquo Exercise 130 pm

Cribbage 230 pm

Hall 1030 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 130 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper amp Games530 pm

March 21stFoot Care by appointment

Contact Colleen Thom RN FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 mdash 31 Hudson Ave NESalmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm

Mt Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Srsrsquo Computer Class930 am - 1 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Spiritualist Church1030 am - 1 pm Mt Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 830 am - 200 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon1230 - 230 pm

Directorrsquos Meeting1030 -11 am

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm

Bingo Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental Dave 250-833-0902 Seniors Outreach Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749

Computer Class Shirley 250-675-2354 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149

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Seniorsrsquo Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave NESalmon Arm BC V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours 9 am - 3 pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

Daylight Savings

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only)

Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

First Day of Spring

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away GOOD FRIDAY

Office Closed

EASTER SUNDAY

EASTER MONDAY

Office ClosedLunch wFriends Foot Care

(by appt only) Day Away

Foot Care(by appt only)

Lunch wFriends

Foot Care(by appt only) Day Away Day Away

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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27 28 29 30 31

Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 ndash 150 Opal

Village Centre MallMARCH 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector copy

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pm CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Carpet Curling1 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Crib Tournament

1 pmCLOSED Open

9 am - noonLeague Bowling

10 am - 2 pm Open

9 am - noonGOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

EASTER MONDAY CLOSED

Open 9 am - noon

League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm

Open 9 am - noon

EASTER SUNDAYCLOSED

March 2016 The Connector Page 23

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Submitted by Sara Williams

Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

Farmer Joe and his Mule

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

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Kamloops United Churchwwwkamloopsunitedca

421 St Paul St bull Sundays 10 amRev Bruce Comrie

Mt Paul United Churchwwwmtpaulucca

140 Laburnum St bull Sundays 1030 amRev LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Churchwwwplurahillsunitedcom

2090 Pacific Way bull Sundays 10 am

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Celebrate Easter Sunday Breakfast - 9 am - 10 am

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Recently Overlander WI completed donations for 2016 recipients I mentioned some of the charities in the January column this is the full list RIH Foundation BC Childrenrsquos Hospital Salvation Army Basics For Baby (Kamloops Food Bank) Provincial Winter Fair (lamb class) Kamloops Y Womenrsquos Shelter and Sensational Soup Kitchen Thanks to those who support our bake sales making these donations possible

On Feb 20 a tea was hosted by Nicola Valley

WI from 130 pm to 3 pm in Merritt at the Senior Hall Over a dozen Overlander women attended

Two events occur in March On March 4 we bake our favourite cookies recipes for the Salvation ArmyMeals On Wheels

Education relating to ldquocitizenship and legislationrdquo takes place on March 18 These sessions are always informative as was the one on ldquoGentle Circuitsrdquo in February

Are Women Institutes still relevant Around the province BCWI continues to grow in

membership What happens to the funding Salt Spring Island made $6500 a good portion of it making apple pies Womenrsquos Institutes provide services today in all communities in BC and to individuals mdash students and adults with scholarships

Also many individuals have supported Overlander with the giving of materials yarns fabric and sewing item Also the use of trucks and muscles and setting up at bake sales Thank you Call Cathy for information at 250-376-9810

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute Activities

By Jim Elliot

Over 30 family members of children trying to enter the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary lined up overnight to secure one of a limited number of kindergarten and first grade spots

Parents with older children already enrolled at the schools were given priority registration taking up many of the available class spaces

The line began forming at approximately 1 pm on Feb 14 and grew quickly due to communication between parents and posts on social media

Lloyd Georgersquos principal arrived at 6 am to give each person in line their registration order number

Pat Hennelly was amongst the first in line arriving mid-afternoon on Sunday Feb 14 and said that he had no problem registering his child for class

ldquoWersquore getting the PAC set up already we have a list of demands ready to go that you donrsquot have to stand in line overnight being number onerdquo Hennelly said

Hennelly said that he still preferred standing in line to the lottery system employed by other school districts

Joelle Maltais who had been standing in line for her younger sister since 11 pm was near the back of the line and was placed on the waiting list

ldquoThey made the two schools exclusively French with no English program So the people in the downtown area just put their kids in French because it keeps them going to their local schoolrdquo Maltais said

Maltais said that students who couldnrsquot get into Lloyd George might be able to get into French Immersion at South Sahali Elementary

Parents camp overnight for French immersion

Hoping to procure a spot for their children in the French immersion program at Lloyd George Elementary School over 30 people lined up overnight

Kamloops Retired TeachersSubmitted by Evelyn Baziuk

The first luncheon meeting of 2016 was held at the NSCC on Friday Jan29 Moon Wok catered lunch There was a very interesting and informative presentation by Kent Wong and his wife on the celebration customs and food for the Chinese New Year

We had some new members join us and we were very pleased to have favourable reports on the recovery of members who have been recently hospitalized

Our next meeting will be held at the NSCC on Feb16 There will be no meeting in March due to the late Easter weekend A meeting on April 8 will include a silent auction mdash always an enjoyable time

Jim Elliot

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Farmer Joe decided his injuries from his recent accident were serious enough to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court In court the trucking companyrsquos lawyer was questioning farmer Joe

ldquoDidnrsquot you say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoWell Irsquoll tell you what happened I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the--rdquo

lsquorsquoI didnrsquot ask for any detailsrsquorsquo the lawyer interrupted lsquorsquoJust answer the question Did you not say at the scene of the accident that you were finerdquo

lsquorsquoJudge I am trying to establish the fact that at the scene of the accident this man told the officer on the scene that he was fine Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client Please tell him to simply answer the questionrsquorsquo By this time the Judge was curious to hear Farmer

Joersquos answer and told the lawyer so

lsquorsquoWellrdquo said the farmer ldquoI had just loaded Bessie my favorite mule into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and broadsided me I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other I was hurting real bad and didnrsquot want to move However I could hear olrsquo Bessie moaning and groaning I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans Shortly after the accident a police officer came on the scene He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes Then the cop came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me He said lsquoYour mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her How are you feelingrsquordquo

March 2016The ConnectorPage 24

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Sat amp Sun LiturgiesSaturday 7 pmSunday 830 am1130 am 6 pm

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SETTLING aN ESTaTE What are you going to do with everything Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families What a legacy Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 2508287867

LaRGE ELEcTRIc SIT-TO-STaND cHaIR with extended footrest Suitable for talllarge person Dark green Very clean excellent condition Asking $950 OBO Call 2503764459 Kamloops

Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO) brings the joy of orchestral and piano performance to their audiences with their next concert ldquoBeethoven Grieg and Morerdquo which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday March 5 at Calvary Community Church Special Guest performer 26-year-old Clinton Giovanni Denoni a very talented concert pianist will be there

This will mark a five-year anniversary since Clinton first played with the orchestra in 2011 Clinton has had an on-going romance with the piano since the age of four when he started his first piano lessons

with his mother Since then he has gone on to prestigious studies with several renowned BC teachers before attending the University of Victoria and then the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his masters of music in piano performance

Clinton has performed with orchestras and as a soloist throughout BC TVO will also perform music by Mozart Wagner Strauss and Verdi

Tickets are sold at the door mdash adults $15 children $5 and families are $35 For more information visit our website wwwthompsonvalleyorchestraca

A piano romance

The last petition of the Lordrsquos Prayer reads ldquoAnd lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil onerdquo

Last month I talked about temptation on the outside looking in But temptation is also on the inside looking out

Wersquove all got a weak spot or spots Irsquom more like a Dalmatian Well in every one of us there are weak spots where temptation rears its ugly head

We all have flaws Thatrsquos what makes us all too human We all have weaknesses and frailties which will inevitably lead us down the road to ruin

We all have ugly horrible passions that linger just underneath the surface mdash just underneath are ever-

ready smile mdash passions that threaten to snap the leash at a momentrsquos notice

What you need to do is some honest house cleaning and figure out what it is that makes you snap Can you do that

Can you look deep within your heart and draw up a fearless inventory of your mdash letrsquos call it what it is mdash Sin

Pray about it Ask Jesus to help you be honest about yourself

Ask Him to help you

come to terms with your darkest secrets and then ask Him to give you the courage to confess them to Him so that you can in return receive His healing refreshing life-affirming forgiveness

And thatrsquos just the point isnrsquot it When it comes to standing strong against Satan and his temptations you can rely on Jesus

Jesus is not a fictional character in a book He is the living presence of God in your life

Therefore you need to fix your eyes and your life on Him so that your life is fit for Him to fix

The author of Hebrews puts it like this

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

How By fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith

hellip(Hebrews 121-2)Temptation is to see

the tempter standing outside the back door of your heart

Our sinful hearts unlocks that door so that he has his way with us

Victory is to open wide the front door of your heart inviting Jesus to enter in and give you strength to bar tight the back door

If you would master temptation you must first let Jesus master you

On the inside looking outSpiritualThought

Rev David Schumacher

March 2016 The Connector Page 25

The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

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A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

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Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

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Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

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BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloopsrsquo history St Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887 This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998 St Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society We welcome you to join us in our efforts at ldquopreserving our past for the futurerdquo Please visit our website at wwwstandrewssquarecom

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm in the upper level of Heritage House 100 Lorne St As usual there will be an interesting and informative guest speaker to entertain us New members are always welcome

Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi Sword form and Qigong Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944 Please visit our website at wwwkamloopstaichiclubcom

Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens Join us on Tuesdays 1 pm All levels welcome For more information please call Katie at 250-682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River St News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us having fun with music For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkestelusnet

Learn to play the Ukulele We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners a one time charge of $10 You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along For more information visit our website at wwwukuleleorchestraofkamloopscom or call Dorene at 250-376-5502

Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works in Africa with the grandmothers Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month Contact Ann at 250-374-0114

The Council of Canadians meets at 530 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli 225 - 7th Ave Please join us Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information You can also visit wwwkamloopscanadiansca

It has been said that change is better than rest We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

invite you to find out for yourselves Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September Come as an individual or a group The first three sessions are free For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit wwwkamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclubcom

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month September through June at 7 pm Heritage House Riverside Park Guests are welcome We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world Please call 250-554-1285

Kamloopsrsquo original Coffee House From town take the Trans Canada Hwy east to the Dallas Petrocan Follow Dallas Dr to Barnhartvale Rd and keep going for seven km Barnhartvale Hall is on the left Thank you for supporting local live music The next open mic will be Saturday March 19 with feature act Shawna Caspi (from Toronto Ontario) Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 730 pm Admission is $5 For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit wwwbarnhartvalecoffeehousecom

Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you 755 Tranquille Rd Saturday and Sunday Meat draws from 3 pm to 5 pm Tuesday Pull Tab draws from 430 pm to 530 pm Wednesday Horse races from 4 pm to 6 pm

Ping Pong Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game mdash all ages and beginners are welcome Make new friends have fun and be fit Experts say it is also good for your brain We play on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday 12 30 pm to 230 pm Desert Garden Community Centre 540 Seymour St For more information call 250-372-3965

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 130 pm at the Calvary Temple Everyone is welcome Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum St North Shore Doors open at 6 pm for coffee and social Games begin at 7 pm Everyone is welcome

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres Rm 1B Phone 250-372-1778 or our website is wwwkamloopsphotoartsca for more information

Overlander Womenrsquos Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to noon on the North Shore For women to meet other women to become informed involved and to enjoy an abundance humor For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (September to May) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Heritage House in Riverside Park All are welcome For more info call Catherine at 250-579-9108

Kamloops Antiques Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St (Riverside Park) Guests and new members welcome All meetings start at 7 pm For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt Paul United Church 140 Laburnum Contact 250-314-1021

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm with an arrival at 630 pm New members are always welcome Free parking free instruction and free use of bowls for first years Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm For more information or to make arrangements for instruction call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron)

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 12 pm at the Heritage House top floor Riverside Park New members always welcome Free parking for members No special equipment needed New teams are drawn each day There are two games and coffee each day The group runs all year Call Kay at 250-376-0917 Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493

Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan to Nov) from 7 pm to 830 pm above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd (side entrance) All are welcome For more information call 250-314-1404

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts We meet every Wednesday from 930 am to 11 am at the Heritage House For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday of the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre 405 235 ndash 1st Ave For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-377-8200

St Paulrsquos Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 930 am to 130 pm Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance Great bargains every week

Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 meets at 730 pm every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St We have served the community since 1920 You are invited to come and meet the members New members are welcome The hall is also available for gatherings meetings etc For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave 250-372-3448 Our hours there are from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday We have excellent merchandise and prices and welcome new customers

Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494 which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna There are two support groups in Kamloops Community speakers are always welcome

The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm Come and investigate a great hobby Call 250-554-3233 for more information

North Kamloops Royal Purple We are a fun-loving dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon New members are welcome Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941

Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon Meetings are held at Cecersquos Kitchen 1835 Rogers Pl New members welcome Call 250-828-1765

Groups

March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

AThHWydyukwdbull Hhy d y d whh ud bk uh d d

khughuhdybull Audu-dghufiugbdg

whbwgukhhhdfibull Txwhydddhvhwygkgh

bull Hvg u ldquog rdquo udg uwhb y gh Th

Hvhdvdudhgddffbull Ou T ud gdu hyh hb

ADWkdCfidChd

Join our family ASSISTEDL IV ING

bull Breakfast lunch dinner amp snacks served daily

bull Multi-media centrebull Greenhousebull Games Room amp Loungebull Recreational Activitiesbull Chapelbull Hair Salon amp Tuck Shop

bull Fitness Roombull Weekly Housekeepingbull On-Site Professionals

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

AThHWydyukwdbull Hhy d y d whh ud bk uh d d

khughuhdybull Audu-dghufiugbdg

whbwgukhhhdfibull Txwhydddhvhwygkgh

bull Hvg u ldquog rdquo udg uwhb y gh Th

Hvhdvdudhgddffbull Ou T ud gdu hyh hb

ADWkdCfidChd

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

AThHWydyukwdbull Hhy d y d whh ud bk uh d d

khughuhdybull Audu-dghufiugbdg

whbwgukhhhdfibull Txwhydddhvhwygkgh

bull Hvg u ldquog rdquo udg uwhb y gh Th

Hvhdvdudhgddffbull Ou T ud gdu hyh hb

ADWkdCfidChd

Check us on facebook

We were young and beautiful

Now we are just beautiful

Continued from page 1

Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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March 2016The ConnectorPage 26

GroupsNorth Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 102-1121 12th St 250-376-2924 (leave message) We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm New members are welcome Crib tournaments every Wednesday 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group a support group for people whorsquove suffered a stroke and their caregivers meet the second third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 1030 am to 1 pm The group also offers a speech

software program to help those with speech recovery To confirm dates of meetings location and other information call Shona at 250-320-1348

Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kamshawca

The Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information

can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333

Are you serious about writing Network with people who are supportive informative and interested in publishing Why not check out Kamloopsrsquo own Interior Authorsrsquo Group which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 630 pm at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview) 1789 Primrose crt Call Elma 250-374-1750 or go to wwwinteriorauthorsgroupca

MampM Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 pm Call 250-587-6503

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 130 pm at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse next to Norbrock Stadium Come for crib coffee and good-company Free parking Call 250-579-0228 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens Call 250-374-2316 for more information

Enjoy walking Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 830 am Yearly cost is $10 All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Everyone is welcome Call Sharon at 250-374-0688

Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 830 pm (except July and August) This is a group for ostomates and their support persons Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy FMI call 250-819-0945

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon

at People In Motion 182B Tranquille Rd for resources support and fellowship Parking in back Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ashwestengmailcom

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 930 am to 4 pm at 662 Seymour St home of the clothing and footwear bag sale

The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept to June at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour Street mdash 1 pm For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798

Army Navy amp Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community We are located at 9-177 Tranquille Rd Contact information 250-554-2455

The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients Through our parent organization the Kidney Foundation of Canada BC and Yukon Branch programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease Call Linda at 250-579-2274

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School 1764 Valleyview Dr On Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm Wednesdays 10 am to 1130 am 630 pm to 830 pm and Fridays 10 am to noon Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm Everyone is welcome to join anytime Please contact Beatie at beatiegcislandsnet or 250-631-9160 You can also visit wwwtaoistorgkamloops

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 March 7- Hall Society Meeting 730 pm March 8 -Regular meeting (nominate assembly delegate for district meeting and DDP 730 pm March 21- PNGrsquos Club Meeting 730 pm March 22- Regular Meeting 730 pm and Schulyer Collax Night

Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month except July and August 10 am at the Seniorsrsquo Drop In Centre Dutch Lake Community Centre Third Sunday Social at 1230 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long Writersrsquo Circle 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month Contacts Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688

Lehmber Mahal of NuLeaf Produce presents Januaryrsquos draw winner Lenard Segnitz of Kamloops with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate Find the entry form in this edition of The Connector and visit NuLeaf and drop it off for your chance to win the March draw

Sharon Brooker

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

AThHWydyukwdbull Hhy d y d whh ud bk uh d d

khughuhdybull Audu-dghufiugbdg

whbwgukhhhdfibull Txwhydddhvhwygkgh

bull Hvg u ldquog rdquo udg uwhb y gh Th

Hvhdvdudhgddffbull Ou T ud gdu hyh hb

ADWkdCfidChd

Join our family ASSISTEDL IV ING

bull Breakfast lunch dinner amp snacks served daily

bull Multi-media centrebull Greenhousebull Games Room amp Loungebull Recreational Activitiesbull Chapelbull Hair Salon amp Tuck Shop

bull Fitness Roombull Weekly Housekeepingbull On-Site Professionals

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

AThHWydyukwdbull Hhy d y d whh ud bk uh d d

khughuhdybull Audu-dghufiugbdg

whbwgukhhhdfibull Txwhydddhvhwygkgh

bull Hvg u ldquog rdquo udg uwhb y gh Th

Hvhdvdudhgddffbull Ou T ud gdu hyh hb

ADWkdCfidChd

A Community Where Health amp Happiness are a Way of Life

Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour

250-579-9061hhwyd

wwwthehamletsatwestsydecom 3255OvdDvKBC

Welcome to Our Family

AThHWydyukwdbull Hhy d y d whh ud bk uh d d

khughuhdybull Audu-dghufiugbdg

whbwgukhhhdfibull Txwhydddhvhwygkgh

bull Hvg u ldquog rdquo udg uwhb y gh Th

Hvhdvdudhgddffbull Ou T ud gdu hyh hb

ADWkdCfidChd

Check us on facebook

We were young and beautiful

Now we are just beautiful

Continued from page 1

Man on many missionsThe goal was to make a difference by providing desperately needed essentials Over 30000 pieces of clothing dozens of bicycles hundreds of tools and thousands of supplies for the hospital were allocated and delivered to those most in need and to provide desperately needed firefighting equipment an ambulance and training to the Chinandega and El Viejo Fire Departments

As a result of this work Philpot is an honorary Captain in the Chinandega Nicaragua Fire Department He has returned six times to Chinandega Nicaragua with additional firefighting equipment and supplies including eight donated fire trucks a high pressure air compressor to fill firefighting air cylinders and more shipping containers filled with items

to be distributed throughout the local communities

Philpotrsquos volunteer experience is vast including working with organizations such as Scouts Canada the Valleyview Community Association and with the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society (SOS) which amalgamated with River City Seniors Society (RCSS) to create Oncore Seniors Society

Trying his hand at politics Philpot has run for a seat on Kamloops City Council in the last two elections In 2014 he placed ninth

Philpot is an avid photographer and a water enthusiast He has paddled many of the rivers in the BC Interior

He has been married to his wife Shirley since 1978 who is also very busy volunteering in our community

March 2016 The Connector Page 27

Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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Events

Rentals starting at $1450 mo with no long term lease

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378wwwtheriverbendca

Lifehellip

BC Interior Council on Aging Society presents A round table discussion on issues facing seniors in Kamlooops The BC Interior Council on Aging is hosting a series of small meetings for Kamloops seniors to share their thoughts on issues facing older adults in the community This will include open forums The meetings will be approximately 15 hours Refreshments will be served Where Desert Gardens When March 9 and 10 at 1 pm

A Touch of Ireland at the Brock Centre Theatre 9 B-1800 Tranquille Rd An original one-act play with Irish songs humour and lots of fun March 11 at 7 pm ($12) March 12 at 2 pm (by donation) March 19 at 2 pm (by donation) Advance tickets available at the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) 778-470-6000

Cards for a Cause fundraiser Supporting Walk for Alzheimerrsquos Make Memories Matter On Saturday March 5 make nine (all occasions) cards It will take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the NSCC 730 Cottonwood Ave Registration is $50 and the registration due date is Feb 26 For more information and to register contact Janice at 250-554-1817 Diane at 250-579-7669 or Karen at 250-554-1847

The Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on March 5 at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park) Running from 730 pm to 10 pm music will be provided by the OTF Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for non members Everyone is welcome For more information call 250-376-2330 Saturday April 16 is the Stamp Show Sale and Auction sponsored by the Kamloops Stamp Club This local club hold meetings monthly on the second Tuesday at 2 pm Mount Paul United Church on the north shore 140 Laburnum The Stamp Show event April 16 will be held at Kamloops United Church 10 am to 3 pm This downtown location is at 4th and St Paul Street Five dealers come from the Lower Mainland the same dealers that have supported the show in the past Highlighting every show is the 2 pm auction Items can include not only stamps but albums covers and

(maybe) postcards Come early to view the auction items and find great 5c stamps as well as see all the dealers The Kamloops Stamp Show is free free hourly door prizes and wheelchair access from the alley between the church and the YMCA Easter Bread amp Bake Sale at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday March 19 10 am to noon The sale is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Womenrsquos League Everyone is welcome

TRU nursing students present a free health fair for World Kidney Day on March 10 930 am to 3 pm at North Hills Mall

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents ldquoLetrsquos Dancerdquo March 19 Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria St the dance will run 8 pm to midnight Music will be provided by Journeymen and tickets are $10 Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Norma at 250-299-7221 for more information

The Dr Robert and Elma Schemenauer Award for Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature 2016 and a second award with a Kamloops theme This award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group (Kamloops) The award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner a cash award of $200 and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational efforts of IAG Please visit httpsinteriorauthorsgroupwordpresscom for mor einformation World Day of Prayer 2016 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba Friday March 4 at StPaulrsquos Cathedral 360 Nicola St at 1 pm and 7 pm at St John Vianney 2826 Bank St All are welcome On March 4 Christians in more than 17 countries and in 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer Please join us

The Faculty of Law announces the launch of the Legal Information Service Open Fridays 230 pm to 430 pm in the Faculty of Law reception Old Main fourth Floor (OM 4613) Students will provide information on a range of legal issues Phone 778-471-8448 for more information

New Life Community ldquoWalk inrdquo Emergency Medical Clinic mdash Only on Wednesdays Doors open at 845 am Adults only and your BC Care card is required Patients who are not covered by MHR (social assistance) will be charged a discounted fee for their dental treatment This is not a free clinic And only one tooth will be treated during the appointment First come first served The last patient will be seen at 3 pm Please call ahead for more information regarding the clnic at 778-471-5978

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society proudly presents The Kamloops Cowboy Festival (20th anniversary) March 17-20 We invite you to participate and we welcome your inquiries Email cowboysbcchscom

KAC presents Art Exposed at the Old Kamloops Courthouse March 11 to March 19 2016 Now in its 6th year the Kamloops Arts Councilrsquos Art Exposed Open Exhibition is a community-centred visual arts exhibit Unique to Kamloops Art Exposed is open all residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork Art Exposed gives the public a chance to view and purchase

local various artwork Admission is by donation

Bikinis for Breast Cancer at Sun Peaks Resort March 26 2016 As part of the Easter Extravaganza this is a non-competitive fun event to raise awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Participants will ski snowboard or telemark down an easy course in an ldquoSrdquo formation in their bikini tops and snow pants meeting at our Pink Party Pit at the base of the mountain complete with a hot tub from Sun Peaks Aquatics This event is open to women of all ages

2016 Womenrsquos World Championship March 28 to April 04 2016 The very best in womenrsquos hockey are coming back to Kamloops for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Womenrsquos World Championship and fans can make sure theyrsquore a part of one of the biggest events on the international hockey calendar Full-tournament (22-game) ticket packages are available for $374

Scrapbooking Sundays at the downtown Kamloops Library March 20 Do you love scrapbooking but donrsquot have a place to work on your projects Tables will be set up at the library from noon to 4 pm for scrapbookers to drop in mingle and work their magic Please bring your own materials Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day

March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

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March 2016The ConnectorPage 28

wwwKamloopsHearingAidCentreca KamloopsHearingAidCentre

Wersquore here to do one thing - to help you and or your loved ones hear better and get more out of life Everything we do is focused on that one goal from the staff we hire our knowledge and skills our hearing tests the brands we select and expertly fitting your hearing aid Itrsquos all to help you hear better

We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as ldquoone size fits allrdquo Just as each personrsquos hearing loss is different so are each individualrsquos listening needs and preferences What works for your neighbor friend or family member may not be appropriate for you

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops BCTOLL FREE 18777182211 2503723090Email us at infokamloopshearingaidcentreca or check us out online at

Hearing aids are NOT DESIGNED to be purchased lsquooff the rackrsquo

Hearing aids are complicated medical devices that require a focused and driven professional to customize them to an individualrsquos needs

At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre we are professionals skilled at fitting and programming hearing aids based on the results of your hearing tests The most advanced fitting methods and equipment are used to make sure you hear with maximum clarity even in the most difficult listening situations

We love helping people reconnect with those they love through better hearing Remember itrsquos your hearing - therersquos more than price to consider

Beginning your journey toward better hearing with Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre means you will have a friend and guide to help you every step of the way

Call us today and book your NO OBLIGATION HEARING EVALUATION with Jan or Blaine

Tax TipHearing aid batteries hearing aids and repairs are all considered a medical expense and you can claim them Just contact us if you need a copy of your reciepts

Did you knowAfter your hearing assessment we will tell you if your hearing test indicates that you should be applying for third party benefits such as DVA WCB Non-Insured Health Benefits (First Nations) Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation We can also investigate accessing your extended health benefits and direct bill your insurer if your plan allows this

Like car tires and running shoes

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