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Doug Springford is a baseball player, farmer and lawyer — a triple threat. He is also a three-year board member at Oncore Seniors Society.

Born and raised in Surrey, B.C., Springford went on to obtain his bachelor of economics (honours) from Simon Fraser University in 1979, his masters in business administration from Western Washington University in 1981 and graduated from law at Queens University in 1984.

After being called to the Bar, Springford and his family moved to Merritt, B.C. where he was the administrator of

the Nicola Tribal Association for four years. Following his term, Springford made his way to Kamloops — family in tow — to continue practicing law and to lay down some roots.

In August, Springford will have practiced law for 31 years.

He continues to help the next generation of team players, caretakers and thinkers, teaching business law and economics at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt — 30 years running.

In his personal life, Springford has been married to his wife Colleen for 38 years. She manages the accounting affairs for their business, and together the pair has four grown children.

Springford also enjoys spending some of his free time on the baseball field.

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As president of the Kamloops Adult Learning Society (KALS), Lois Hollstedt has seen the positive impact that retirees experience when they stay involved and engaged.

Faced with the task of once again making decisions only for themselves, they can be left feeling directionless as their careers come to an end and their children move away and have families of their own.

“I think purpose is the most significant thing in people’s lives as we age. When we have kids and families and jobs, you have all kinds of reasons to get up every day.

When those things start to fade away…you have to navigate and now make your own choices,” Hollstedt said.

Hollstedt has been a volunteer for her whole life at numerous organizations, but it was her interest in public affairs that inspired her to get involved with KALS over three years ago.

After moving back to Kamloops from Vancouver she wanted to get reacquainted with the people in the city.

“I started in KALS because I am curious about the world and I like to learn new things,” she said.

A group she still meets with regularly, called News and Views, was the perfect fit for her. Participants discuss current events in the media as well as the information behind the stories, for example.

Two years ago she became the president of the non-profit, charitable organization.

“It gives me a feeling of contribution and when I was asked to go onto the board, it was just a logical step to do

something more to make sure that the organization continues because it’s in my own self-interest that it continues for the things I enjoy doing.”

As president she sits on the board of directors and is part of the program committee, which decides on and organizes classes.

At KALS, Hollstedt is sometimes a class host and also facilitates a course on pencil drawing.

Before she retired, Hollstedt had a colourful career. Among other positions, she was the founding president of the Kamloops Y, the CEO of the YWCA in Vancouver and a Kamloops city councillor.

By offering an environment to learn about things that interest them, KALS is one way retired individuals can stay involved in Kamloops.

“Everything from curiosity to relief from everyday living to simply being involved with people who are interesting and debating and understanding and learning and keeping your brain engaged,” said Hollstedt.

A lack of engagement can cause both mental and physical issues, she explained.

Classes at KALS run during two semesters, fall and winter. Each class is taught by a volunteer, usually a peer, and supported by a class host who helps with room setup and similar duties.

Some instructors are retired university professors, Hollstedt said.

“It’s a way for those people to continue their craft. For all of the instructors, it is sharing their expertise and knowledge.”

Most classes are completed in one session, but there are some that span several weeks depending on the depth of the topic.

Popular subjects include religion or history, but there are also classes on topics like putting your garden to bed and ethical investing.

Hollstedt says it’s a welcoming, respectful, non-threatening environment — with no exams.

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As an elementary school teacher, Marney Jarman Bethell made a lot of books with the students in her classes.

It’s something she’s continued to do now that she’s retired. So far she has self-published three books, each with their own ISBN.

Her first book, Through His Eyes – Going North, offers a side-by-side comparison of remote Northwest Territories

town Fort Rae (now called Behchoko) between 1954-1956 and 2015.

She used the images her father captured in Fort Rae while the family lived there for two years. Ernie Jarman was the town doctor, working under contract with Indian Health Services.

In 2015, she travelled back up to the remote community with her brother and sister and took photos of

what the town looks like now.

During the trip they had the opportunity to meet with elders who remembered their parents from 60 years prior.

The book was created with the intention of it being a social studies textbook. The Henry Grube Educational Centre in Kamloops has purchased a half-class set.

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Expanding interests and learning“I’m really thrilled that

his story and his pictures are in schools,” she said.

Jarman Bethell’s next book stemmed from a calendar she created containing images of the homesteads and barns in Knutsford — an area just outside Kamloops.

Disappointed with the expiry dates of calendars, she decided to turn the images into a book, titled Knutsford Homesteads and Barns. The book features images shot by Jarman Bethell and historical information about the different parts of the community.

“I’ve had those pictures for a while and I’m delighted with how well they showed up when they’re big like that,” she said.

Her third book, What is Keeta Doing Now?, was originally created as a Christmas present for her partner, Bill. It tells the story of their dog, Keeta, and her adventures on their property.

Plans for her next projects include another set of Knutsford barns, and a book called The

Secret Lives of the Knutsford Wives. Every two weeks the “Stitch and Bitch” group meets and this book will feature the unique women and their hobbies.

She is especially excited for the latter.

“[The meetings] get really fantastic. They’re so interesting,” she said.

“All of these women are doing things where they’re continuing to learn and expand whatever their interests are.”

She hopes to interview 30 women for the book in the next two months and then the book will be used as a fundraiser.

Jarman Bethell grew up in Saltspring Island and then lived in Whitehorse, Edmonton and Victoria before moving to Kamloops 22 years ago.

She was a teacher in the Kamloops school district for 21 years, most of which were spent at Arthur Stevenson Elementary School. She also taught in Savona for a year and was the librarian at Ralph Bell Elementary for a year.

Fourth and fifth graders were her favourite because, according to her, they still enjoy school.

As a lifelong hobby, art was a big part of what Jarman Bethell taught in the classroom.

“It’s a great way to show what you know, especially for kids who maybe have trouble with the written word,” she said.

In 2013 she won an award from the B.C. Art Teachers Association.

“It just about knocked me out,” she said.

“It was very exciting to receive it. I had no idea that was going to happen.”

Jarman Bethell, now 62, is enjoying retirement and getting to spend time on projects she didn’t have time for when she was teaching. Six of her eight grandkids also live within one km of her house.

“One of the best parts is not having to hit the floor running,” she said.

“I still often get up early, but I can sit and have my coffee. It’s like every day is Saturday.”

Kathy Meger devoted her life to volunteering and raising her three kids as a stay-at-home mom, and now that her children are grown up, she still spends her time helping others.

Meger says volunteering allows her to continue learning new things.

“I just think that’s so important to keep growing as a person. I don’t ever want to get to an age where someone says, ‘well you can’t talk to her about that. She’s too old or she doesn’t understand.’”

Working with others for most of her life has allowed her to change

her view on a number of things.

“I like to think that I am keeping up. I know I can’t keep up with everything, but I like to have the attitude that allows me to hear and understand some of the changes,” she said.

“I’ve changed too and I hope that I can continue to change.”

Originally from Naniamo, Meger moved to Kamloops at 18 when she completed her training as a nurse at Royal Inland Hospital.

She first began volunteering when she spent time in the classrooms at her children’s school. She enjoyed it so much that even when her kids were finished school, she continued help out there.

After that she volunteered as a secretary at her church.

Her church continues to be the place where she spends the most time volunteering because she feels comfortable working with the people who she knows. The projects with personal connections draw her in.

“I really enjoy working

with people and I seem to have built up a rapport with people,” she said.

Meger now lives in Pinantan Lake with her husband, Art. She drives into town several times per week to volunteer.

On April 14, she helped to put on a tea and fashion show event for the members of her church.

Two days prior she prepared lunch for some of the clients of ASK Wellness in Kamloops. Usually she cleans up after the lunch, but this week preparing the meal was her job.

“I enjoy seeing these people who come in off the streets and how they care for each other.”

On the day in between the fashion show and the ASK Wellness lunch, Meger spent the day in Kamloops at RIH with a friend.

Meger is a member of the Caring and Sharing group at her church, The Hills of Peace Lutheran Church. The group does some community outreach, but their focus is outreach to members within the church.

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She rescued three Canadian soldiers from the Germans at great risk to herself, created beautiful wedding gowns for many, and raised a lively family, but those are only some of her accomplishments. Chase resident Georgette Landault is enjoying life and family at the young age of 101.

Georgette Landault celebrated her 101st birthday in January — a landmark birthday that brought with it a lifetime of adventure and wisdom.

Landault grew up on a farm in Forten, a small area in Noir Valley, France, about 200 km from Paris. Her life was quiet and simple, the way Landault enjoyed it. She recalls often spending hours with her grandmother learning to sew or receiving simple life advice.

“Time with [my] grandmother is some of my favorite memories,” Landault said in her native language of French, her daughter Nadege Lachapelle interpreting, adding that many of these memories remain dear to her heart.

At the age of 18, Landault married her husband and the two took over his family’s vineyard.

Together they produced delicious red and white wines, maintained a small farm of cattle and other animals, and began a family of their own.

Soon after their new adventure began, so did the Second World War.

Landault described this time as frightening and tough.

Her husband was forced to go to war as a solider, leaving her to look after the children and the vineyard.

“He didn’t want to be a solider,” Landault said, noting the threat German soldiers had on them upon their France invasion. Many had feared for their lives.

Over the next few years Landault’s life would not be the same. Her happy and love-filled adventure on her beloved vineyard was replaced with fear and devastation. The area that had once been the setting for many

lasting family memories, the homes of friends, the familiar walking paths around her home, became roaming grounds for the German armies.

Soldiers frequented the area, camping on land surrounding their community and often raiding the houses of locals, taking whatever they wanted.

Landault recalls German soldiers taking items such as horses and grain from them. She had wished her husband had been around, but it had been up to her to ensure the safety of her family during this horrible time, a fearful task. They were not able to argue with the soldiers, out of fear for their lives, instead they would simply give up whatever was requested.

“We were luckier than most,” Landault said. “We had a farm and so we could grow much of our food. Times were very tough, but because we had the option of growing, we were a lot better off than many. We were lucky.”

The role the Germans had in their lives did not stop there.

“[I] had to cook the soldiers hot meals,” Landault said through her daughter. “Before [I] was to serve it to them, they made [me] taste it [myself] to ensure it was not poisoned.”

Landault recalls being scared and unsure what to do from day to day. It got to a point where she loaded up a horse with supplies and the two children she had at the time and began to ride off, leaving her home behind. She didn’t get far when she was reminded of the heavy German presence that occupied the land, and realized she would not get far without first being killed. Instead of escaping the place she once considered to be a home, she returned to it, hoping an end would soon come to the war.

One day Landault happened upon three Canadian soldiers on her land.

“They were in horrible shape,” Landault said.

Despite knowing the repercussions of such an act, Landault helped the three men into an attic space in her home

before removing the ladder that lead to it, eliminating suspicion of a hiding place should any Germans arrive. Knowing that simply having the Canadians in her home could result in death if the Germans were made aware, she helped the soldiers regain some of their health before they

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husband was forced into life as a solider, he was allowed to return home. The Germans saw the family’s farm as a value to their war efforts, and released him to cultivate the land and produce food to feed the soldiers.

The couple did what

they could to survive and both hoped for an end to the war that had tainted their family home.

Thankfully, the end wasn’t too far away.

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Almost everyone who comes to my office are not eating enough fats.

This is because back in the ‘70s we were sold a myth about “saturated fats and heart disease,” and there is much confusion.

Nowadays, people are finally coming to see the light about the value of consuming healthy fats. However, there are still oils on the shelves

and in ingredients that are not fit for human consumption. Here they are with just a brief explanation. You might want to steer clear of these oils when purchasing for your kitchen and when eating out.

Canola Oil: Originally rape oil, the name was changed to canola because it sounds nicer and there was a reputation to overcome. Rape oil is the source of mustard gas used in chemical warfare. It is implicated in the mad cow disease of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Rape oil contains cyanide forming compounds and glycosides, which are found in rattlesnake

venom. 90 per cent of the Canadian crop of rapeseed is genetically modified by Monsanto and industrially processed to make soaps, candles, lipsticks, lubricants and insecticides. The processing involves high heat and bleaching. Often found in “healthy” labelled products, this product is linked to muscular disorders and fatty degeneration of the heart, kidneys, adrenals and thyroid gland. No wonder animals and insects avoid it.

Cottonseed oil: The cotton plant is not grown as an edible food crop and therefore is heavily treated with poisonous pesticides. Most cotton crops are genetically modified. Cottonseed oil is too high in omega 6, and has a similar protein structure to peanuts, so if you are allergic to peanuts you should avoid this oil. It is found in lots of things like canned goods, chips and perhaps even some sport drinks.

Safflower oil: This oil

helped researchers re-evaluate their theories on saturated fat, cholesterol and heart disease when studies began to show that while those who replaced animal fats with safflower oil did indeed decrease their cholesterol levels, unfortunately, their rates of death from coronary artery and cardiovascular disease actually increased significantly compared to those who consumed animal fats. Safflower oil is too high in omega 6.

Soybean: 93 per cent of the North American soybean crop is GMO. Asians consume this oil in its fermented state and in much smaller quantities than North Americans. Up to 80 per cent of the oil we consume today is soybean oil. This highly processed, heavily hydrogenated and often fraudulently labelled as “organic” product is linked to thyroid damage and hormone disruption. Soy’s “healthy” reputation is highly mythical. I see

the negative results of this product in my office regularly.

Better fats to cook with are: coconut, olive, avocado and palm oil, and grass-fed healthy animal derived fats such as butter and lard, bacon drippings. Always cook at the lowest possible heat. It is important to avoid rancidity so better to buy oils in small airtight containers, being mindful of the best by dates. Keep them in a cool, dark place. Flax and nut oils are tasty but should not be used for cooking. Macadamia oil is a delicious exception at low heat.

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to our health? First, we need to always remember that nothing concocted in a laboratory can ever replace the value of what is found in nature. Refuse to buy cheaper, mass-produced hydrogenated oils and read all food product labels — even those labelled as “healthy.”

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I have now started work at a hospital pharmacy, and I have been learning many things about medications that I have not worked with before. One key area is cancer medications (chemotherapy). Cancer in any of its forms can be a very difficult battle. Despite B.C. having some of the best cancer treatment options in the world, we have not figured out how to cure the disorder. In many cases people start to look toward alternative therapies in an effort to boost their chemotherapy or assist the treatment. Unfortunately, our knowledge is lacking when chemotherapy

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I was getting a small bottle of rum at the liquor store a week ago. It was Saturday and I deserved it. All week I’d worked very hard on a project. Artists and writers procrastinate creating art, even though it’s what they love. “Who procrastinates what they love?” you may well ask. I’ve pondered on this for many years and have finally concluded that hidden in the bliss of creating is a fear of failing or even worse, a fear of being brilliant. We might just knock

ourselves out with how smart we are. And to top it off, there’s a cultural belief that making art is frivolous. Many people see art and creativity as a hobby when in fact it is a deep part of being human. Recently I came to the conclusion I was conflicted when I wrote stories and made art, feeling as if I should be doing something more meaningful like saving the planet. Then someone told me that the universe gifted me with creativity and I had no need for permission to use it. I even went so far as to think I had a responsibility to do so.

We play games with our minds as if it’s an independent entity and the boss of us. That day at the liquor store, I bumped into a friend

just back from Mexico. She said she’d bought two bottles of tequila and was not letting anyone else have any, keeping it for herself. That way she said, she’d know how much she was drinking. I shared with her that I only bought the smallest bottle I could, so that when I chose to have a happy hour it would have to be worth the trip to go get it.

“Mind games,” she said, pausing and looking reflective, “I do the same with my exercise program. Almost every day I sit in my chair and finagle with my mind for 15 minutes, trying to talk myself out of going to the gym.”

“Don’t you like it?” I asked.

“No I don’t. I never have and I’ve been doing

it for 15 years.”“So how do you

get there?” “A mind game,” she

said. “I say to myself ‘Okay so you don’t feel like doing 30 min of treadmill, then what are you willing to do?’ And I reply, ‘Well I would do 15 minutes.’ So with one mind game, I go out the door with the false notion that I will only do 15 minutes.”

The last time I heard the term mind games was on an Internet dating site in a man’s profile. “Don’t want any mind games,” he said. As if he never played them. I’d be lost without my little mind games. And what’s a little fooling between mind, heart and body if they keep me healthy and happy?

A retired gentleman phoned to ask me about the funeral service profession as his granddaughter is considering this for a career. I thought you might find the answer interesting, so here goes.

As you read this series, bear in mind that funeral homes do not all operate the same way. Larger funeral homes, along with corporate or franchise funeral homes, tend to contract out many of the services I’ll describe, or they have staff who specialize in some areas but seldom,

if ever, perform other functions.

For example, some funeral homes hire an answering service to receive phone calls in the evening or weekends, or they hire body removal firms to transfer the deceased person from the place of death to the funeral home. Some funeral directors never even see a dead body! As the owner/operator of our little cremation and funeral home here in Kamloops, I take part in every role, every day. I’ve been called a “chief cook and bottle washer,” and that description fits pretty well.

My day sometimes begins in the middle of the night. I may have been asleep for two or three hours when the phone rings. A death has

occurred and the wife/husband/next of kin has called for help. They’re usually wide awake, but often distraught and “on edge.”

I’m kind of dopey for the first minute or two, (one time I actually answered my slipper!) but try very hard to wake up fast. Within minutes, I’m on my way to the care facility, hospice house, hospital or home of the deceased person. Many times over the years I have gone to the roadside, river bank or forest to pick up the deceased person. I may spend an hour or more with the family at the scene, getting to know them a little, answering any questions they have, and hopefully reassuring them that their loved one will be treated with care

and respect, before gently preparing the deceased person for the trip back to the funeral home.

In funeral service, I believe that moment — the moment when I meet the surviving family and friends as they surround their deceased loved one — is one of the most important moments in their lives. After all, they are about to turn the care of their loved one over to a complete stranger, and they may never see them again — on Earth anyway. But they take some comfort in knowing that they will see me (no longer a stranger) tomorrow.

That’s why, although I enjoy sleep as much as the next guy, I haven’t hired a removal company

Mind gamesThe Insight

StoryWendy Weseen

Part I: What exactly does a funeral director do?

Ask DrakeDrake Smith,

Funeral Director

See "Being there" page 16

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.

~ Mark Twain


The North Shore Community Centre is hosting some wonderful events this month, so mark your calendars!

On Friday, May 6 we will be hosting a free concert in the Dogwood Room at 1 p.m., featuring the German Choir. Please come join us for light refreshments afterward

as well. On Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m., we are holding our annual Strawberry Tea and Bake sale with an added twist — this year as we are selling bedding plants in our Gazebo. There will be a selection of flowers, herbs and vegetable plants to choose from. Please come out and join us for a fun

afternoon of strawberry shortcake, door prizes, raffles and entertainment by the Late Bloomers. Tickets are on sale at the front desk for only $6. All proceeds go to help support our programs at the Centre to keep it affordable for everyone. Our regular activities are going on as well. Check the calendar for events such as our various exercise classes ranging from Yoga, Gentle Nia and Zumba to Fitness Fun for Seniors. We still have different activity classes, card game nights and socializing events going on, so please check the calendar or give us a call if there’s something you’re interested in.

Just a reminder that many events are in the process of breaking for the summer, so check the calendar or give us a call if you are unsure as to whether your activity is still going on. We are closed on Monday, May 23 for Victoria Day.

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It’s sure nice to have the warm weather. Hope it stays for a while. Did some of you go to the women’s hockey? It sure was great — good games and lots of fun. The Blazers did very well too; too bad they didn’t get past Kelowna. It was lots of fun in the old arena. It was really loud. I would like to thank all the people who helped at the garage sale: Marg, Alice, Barb, Flo, Margaret, Jean, Penny O, Lois, Craig, Marian, Pat, Alidia, Amy, Buddy, and Verna. We did very well, lots of donations. We hope to have another one in

November. We need more card players (cribbage, bridge, euchre). We also need more for chair yoga, mahjong and scrabble. Just phone to get times and days for these games. We have different items on sale every week so come on down and check us out. Our hours. are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m to 1:30 p.m. So come on down and have lunch or coffee and see us in the gift shop. For Mother’s Day we are going to have pictures from artists who painted them with their mouth or feet. They are just fantastic.

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The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit.

The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of a crime or trauma.

All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques.

The Unit is located at the main Police Detachment at 560 Battle St. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223.

Crime can cause emotional, physical or financial harm to victims.

Victims have the opportunity through a Victim Impact Statement to tell the court what impact the crime had on them.

The Victim Impact Statement is valuable to Crown counsel and to the

judge because it helps them fully understand the impact the crime has had on the victims’ life.

It may be considered during sentencing and at parole hearings.

Victim Impact Statements ask for information about the emotional, physical, and financial impacts of the crime.

There is opportunity to tell the court about concerns you may have for your personal safety or that of your friends and family.

There is also an

opportunity to tell the court about your financial losses or incurred expenses that are not covered by an insurance plan.

There is no guarantee the court will order restitution of those expenses, however, restitution will be considered as a sentencing option.

Crown counsel will determine what, if any portion of the Victim Impact Statement will be presented in court.

Victims can request to read their Victim Impact

Statements in court and may ask for a support person to be present, for a screen to be used, or to present it from outside the courtroom using closed circuit television.

Crown counsel should be notified in advance for the necessary arrangements to be made.

Victims may also request to show the court a photograph of them prior to the offence, or a photograph of their deceased loved one, when presenting their Victim Impact Statement.

Crown must be notified of this desire since the presiding judge makes the decision on this request.

Victim Impact Statements are shared with the judge, Crown counsel, defence counsel and the accused.

The Parole Board is also given a copy with the victims’ consent.

For more information or assistance with completing Victim Impact Statements, please contact the Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit at 250-828-3223.

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With spring in full swing we are reminded as to how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful city, province and country. As the days are longer and with the sun shining brighter, it is the perfect time for change. Somehow, it doesn’t feel as onerous to make

big changes in our personal lives.

It’s been awhile since I’ve written an article on making a move — I’m talking the Big D — Downsizing. I’m asked by people all the time at seminars, “When should I move?” My answer has always been, “You need to move when you start thinking about it.” I also counsel people that it’s always better to make choices than to have them made for you.

Take the time to look at your options. Some may include:

Which city do you want to reside in?

Do you want to cook?

Do you want to clean? Do you want

independent living, assisted living or just smaller accommodation?

What are the most important things in a retirement community in your opinion?

Can you drive?What is your monthly

budget?These are all important

questions that only you can answer. I would suggest making a list of your priorities and go from there. Make a list of potential locations that you would like to see and arrange a tour and lunch sitting. My colleague Shawn Ferguson suggests

that you take a family member or friend with you as it allows another person to see the offerings with a fresh set of eyes. He advises that it’s easy to forget which community offers what service when you start touring several in a short period of time. He recommends that

you make notes during or shortly after the visit while the information is fresh in your mind.

I would ask yourself, do you want to be in the driver’s seat or the passenger’s seat? You will arrive at a destination...it’s just the end result may not be what you had hoped for. Do your

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Crosswordby Adrian Powell

ACROSS1 Robin Cook's '77 best seller5 Physical therapy, in brief10 Perk up one's appetite14 Really up tight15 Live in the studio16 Bar that's "Irresistabubble"17 A treat for ma

From down at the spa20 Respect21 "Not a peep!"22 Divining gizmo23 Loon-like bird26 Author of the "Little Red Book"28 Something that might

Brighten mom's night34 Like Howie Mandel35 You, long ago36 Pantyhose shade37 Grecian urn verse38 Big name in cars in the '20s39 Hear court case41 "Well, I'll be!"42 Where to land in Chicago44 Pus or pod prefix46 Give dinner to47 An attractive bouquet

For this Mother's Day50 Eire's ___ Lingus airlines51 River of Hades52 Where nickel originates55 Half of Bonn57 Sang cheerfully61 Something to spray

SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

Give Mum a Good Timewith a Puzzler's Rhyme!

The second Sunday in May65 Director Reitman66 Birds that run across the

pampas67 Chopin work, maybe68 Classroom challenge69 Cries of distress70 World conquest board game

DOWN1 Sidewalk eatery2 Heavy cross to bear3 Scotch ingredient4 Purported5 Sleeping-car accommodation6 Conclude7 Something in the barn,

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role for Whoopi)28 Hindu mystic29 Free from dirt30 ___fish31 Semiautomatic pistol

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As an investor, how can you avoid making mistakes? It’s not always easy, because investing can be full of potential pitfalls. But if you know what the most common mistakes are at different stages of an investor’s life, you may have a better chance of avoiding these costly errors.

Let’s take a look at some investment mistakes you’ll want to avoid when you’re young, when you’re in mid-career, when you’re nearing retirement and when you’ve just retired.

When you’re young Mistake: Investing too conservatively (or not at all).

If you’re just entering the working world, you may not have a lot of money with which to invest. But don’t wait until your income grows — putting away even a small amount each month can prove quite helpful. Additionally, don’t make the mistake of investing primarily in short-term vehicles that may preserve your principal but offer little in the way of growth potential. Instead, position your portfolio for growth. Of course, stock prices will always fluctuate, but you potentially have decades to overcome these short-term declines. Since this money is for retirement, your focus should be on the long term — and it’s can be difficult to reach long-term goals with short-term, highly conservative investments.

When you’re in mid-career

Mistake: Putting insufficient funds

into your retirement accounts.

At this stage of your life, your earning power may well have increased substantially. As a result, you should have more money available to invest for the future — specifically, you may now be able to “max out” on your RRSP or TFSA annual contributions and still boost your contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. These retirement accounts offer tax advantages that you may not receive in ordinary savings and investment accounts. Try to put more money into these retirement accounts every time your salary goes up.

When you’re nearing retirementMistake: Not having balance in your investment portfolio.

When they’re within just a few years of retirement, some people may go to extremes, either investing too aggressively to try to make up for lost time or too conservatively in an attempt to avoid potential declines. Both these strategies could be risky. So as you near retirement, seek to balance your portfolio.

This could mean shifting some of your investment dollars into fixed-income vehicles to provide for your current income needs while still owning stocks that provide the growth potential to help keep up with inflation in your retirement years.

When you’ve just retired

Mistake: Failing to determine an appropriate withdrawal rate.

Upon reaching retirement, you will need to carefully manage the money you’ve accumulated for retirement and all other investment accounts. Obviously, your chief concern is outliving your money, so you’ll need to determine how much you can withdraw each year. To arrive at this figure, take into account your current age, your projected longevity, the amount of money you’ve saved and the estimated rate of return you’re getting from your investments. This type of calculation is complex, so you may want to consult with a financial professional.

Avoiding these errors can help ensure that, at each stage of your life, you’re doing what you can to keep making progress toward your financial goals.

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but it was the Canadians who were first there to help us. It was them who saved us. If it were not for them, the Germans would have killed us.”

Landault remains grateful for Canada’s role in the war and, in the end, in their lives.

Life became enjoyable again following the war, despite the horrible memories. The couple established many fond family memories on their farm, creating a connection to the area that her daughter Lachapelle still feels even today. Landault had a total of five children and continued to run the vineyard with her husband until 1955.

It was at this time when he had a surgery that prevented him from doing the labouring work the vineyard required. So they made the difficult decision to sell the family business to a man who had worked for the family for many years. The family then packed up and moved to Montreal, Canada, where one of their children, now grown, had moved earlier.

“We were told Canada could offer us a wonderful life,” Landault said.

The family left behind everything they were familiar with for a country with new food, new climate and even different French.

Landault said she noticed many differences in her new home. Her husband was particularly not fond of the Montreal winters.

“He thought winter would never end during the first year,” Landault laughed. With her vineyard days behind her, Landault put the sewing skills taught by her to good use. She worked as a seamstress for many years, sewing beautiful wedding gowns and other items.

Canada also provided many other new experiences to the family, who had before then never owned a television or telephone, and had never eaten food such as cereal and hotdogs.

After almost 30 years in Quebec, the family moved to British Columbia, originally making a new home in Kimberley. All of their children had now grown up and moved away, and the couple were left

to enjoy retirement — golf during the summer and snowshoeing during winter.

Landault said she liked the people in B.C., noting that while she could then speak English, it was still a work in progress and she found the people here to be much more understanding.

“They accepted us,” Landault said.

The couple were also very big fans of the warmer winters, she laughed. Eventually they moved to Enderby, where they stayed for many years. While her husband passed in 1997, she continued to live there with her daughter close by.

Landault was happily married for 65 years, and while she doesn’t believe there is a magic rule that can promise a lifetime of happiness, she did have one suggestion to pay forward.

“You need to respect one another,” she said, noting that it is important to show politeness to each other.

Last year Landault made the move to Parkside in Chase after her daughter moved to the area, and has been

enjoying it since. After a lifetime of

excitement Landault is perfectly happy to be spending her days in a very low-key manner. She enjoys her quiet time and takes in the news on TV each day.

She notes many things have changed over her

101 years, however, the biggest change

she has noticed is transportation.

As a child there weren’t any cars, and even while working on their vineyard Landault would need to ride a bicycle

into the city 10 km away for

supplies or hire a horse and buggy to

make deliveries.Landault herself did

not get her first drivers licence until she was 65 years old.

Since moving from France, Landault and her children have all been back many times. In fact, they have even stayed at their beloved vineyard, which is still owned and operated by the man they sold it to. While they now live across the world, the vineyard still holds a special place in all their hearts.

With a lifetime of wisdom stored away, it was hard for Landault to come up with just one piece of advice she thought deserving to pass along.

Landault decided she would like to stress that today’s generation needs to have patience.

She explained, in order to achieve anything, you need to have patience and remember the way you think is unique to you; your ideas are different than anyone else’s, so it may take others more time to understand your them the way you do.

Those who see Landault daily said most people would never guess her age. Landault remains a lively character, with wit and enthusiasm that would put most of us to shame. She has achieved what she wanted out of life, and is content spending her days with the love of her family, and a good game of triominos.

Grateful to Canadians

Georgette Landault, spoke with reporter Cavelle Layes about her life, through the assistance of her translator and daughter, Nadege Lachapelle.

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Shackleton: By Endurance We ConquerBy Michael Smith

Oneworld Publications 2015, Nonfiction, 443 pagesAvailable in bookstores, in eBook format, and through the TNRD

Ernest Shackleton (1874 -1922), extreme adventurer, risked all for the opportunity to discover unchartered lands untouched by humans. Success would mean establishing a claim to territory for Great Britain, discoveries for science, and crucially for Shackleton, the financial success that would enable him to continue his explorations. Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer is a gripping, fast-paced tribute to the man most famous for his exploits in Antarctica. His family’s motto, “By Endurance We Conquer” is so appropriate.

Shackleton’s Anglo-Irish family moved to London when he was a child. He joined the merchant navy when he was just 16, and by his early 20s was already a master mariner. With the help of family connections and through his own determination, in 1901 he accompanied Robert Falcon Scott to Antarctica on the ship Discovery. The relationship between Scott and Shackleton was an uneasy one, and the tension increased as Shackleton hustled to get financial backing for his own excursion(s). Both coveted the support of the Scottish Royal Geographic Society, but Scott was their man. Shackleton persisted. As his wife, Emily, said of him, “You can’t keep an eagle in a barnyard”, and in 1908 he was off to Antarctica in Nimrod with a crew of assorted professional sailors,

scientists, and vagabonds. There was competition from

other countries to be the first to reach the South Pole. Shackleton and his party wasted no time in “man-hauling” their provisions by sled, overcoming horrendous conditions to attain the “closest to the South Pole” designation, close, but not close enough: three years later the Norwegian, Roald Amundsen, utilized skis and dogs to reach the South Pole.

In 1914 Shackleton was again keen to leave the “land-lubber” life, perpetually restless and broke. He and his crew were ready

to sail Endurance to Antarctica when it became clear that Britain would soon be at war. With the king’s support and Winston Churchill’s succinct “Proceed”, Shackleton set sail, with the goal of circumnavigating Antarctica. Shocking and almost unbelievable hardship did not defeat this group. The ship Endurance became trapped in ice, eventually to be crushed and sunk. The men had to survive on starvation rations while camping on dissolving, shifting pack ice. Some of his crew had to stay behind while Shackleton and six men endured a 1,300 km sea journey in a small, open boat to reach help. Every man of the Endurance crew survived. Shackleton’s ability to inspire his men, to instill courage under dire circumstances, and to constantly adapt to life-threatening situations fills the reader with amazement all these years later.

Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer is a fascinating glimpse into the drive of humans to explore the unknown, against impossible odds. It also delves into the psychology of a complex individual living in an interesting time. The book immediately grabs the reader’s attention, and doesn’t let go. Highly recommended. The author, Michael Smith, is a renowned author on polar issues, and has written a number of books on Antarctic explorers.

Tribute to all “moms”To me, a “mom” is typically someone who is a nurturing soul and this applies to some people that have never had human babies. Some of the kindest, most loving women I know are amazing aunties, or childless women that give of themselves through volunteer work, a vocation, a career of care-giving or have an endless family of fur-babies. No doubt many of us have wonderful mothers and hopefully we will honour them this Mother’s Day. And if you, yourself are a mother, with a bit of luck your offspring may acknowledge you this May 8. Nevertheless, I do think we should also pay tribute to the other wonderful women that give of themselves to their extended families, community and co-workers. You know who you are and I for one think you make a beautiful difference. <3

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She hopes that all retirees find something that makes them happy to take up their time.

“I feel sorry for people who don’t have any other interests. I have known some people who, while they were working, never cultivated any other interests so that when it comes time to retire they don’t know what to do with themselves,” she said.

“A lot of people are happy to retire and travel, but even travelling, you don’t travel 12 months of the year.”

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to attend the scene of death. Although body removal companies perform an important service and they do their job well, they tend to spend relatively little time with the surviving family, and they won’t see the family again. Over the years, many people have told me afterwards how much they appreciated the time we spent together at the bedside of their deceased friend or family member.

It’s difficult to fall asleep again. By the time I return to the funeral home and finish caring for the deceased person, it’s usually time to get up and start the work day. And the phone starts to ring anyway. So, like my old friend/colleague used to say, we just carry on “as if we’re normal.” And the new day begins to

unfold as most days do. I wonder if the granddaughter still

wants to pursue a career in funeral services. I hope she does. It’s an honour to serve people, often through one of the most difficult and painful chapters of their lives. I’ll share more about “A day in the life” in Part two.

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LOOKING fOR TROUBLEMr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred. Mind Your Own Business began looking for his brother behind garbage cans and bushes. Then he started looking in and under cars until a police man approached him and asked, “What are you doing?” “Playing a game,” the boy replied. “What is your name?” the officer questioned. “Mind Your Own Business.” Furious the policeman inquired, “Are you looking for trouble?!” The boy replied, “Why, yes.”


Many of us are collectors, but I managed to avoid the temptation until I was gifted with a pricy ornament — one of ”The Boyd’s Bears and Friends” collectibles. The handmade figurine titled “Ida & Bessie,” with its Danish Proverb,

“A rich child often sits in a poor mother’s lap,” is quite endearing. The durable and fine craftsmanship of the uniquely stylized bovine and her little heifer made me aware that if I was ever to become a collector, it would be to find the Boyd collectibles. However, I had no luck locating any.

Years passed, and while spending a winter in Arizona I combed crowded antique and collectible outlets. To my chagrin, the flea markets, thrift shops and second-hand stores displayed thousands of knick-knacks, ornaments and high quality items left behind by folks who had downsized. Dumbfounded at the fact so many personal belongings end up in such places, I vowed I’d resist so-called treasures, which could eventually become cast offs in market stalls.

My one and only “collectible,” with its quirky and intricate details, was the exception. It inspired me, and when I came across a Boyd figurine in a Kamloops neighbourhood yard sale, I gladly emptied a few loonies from my change purse.

At home, I compared the new-to-me piece with my other one and sure enough the magnifying glass picked up the identifiable marks authenticating them. I felt lucky and, over time, continued to rummage through dingy storage boxes and dust-covered shelves in search of further pieces. I amassed a moderate collection when, because they were cute enough to share, the spirit of generosity swept over me. I selected “The Teacher” for my daughter-in-law who is a teacher. Her delight was my reward. Letting it go to someone I love led me to recognize what I would do when it came time to downsize my objets d’art.

The most recent figurine I found touched my heart as it was a marvelously created, flamboyant lady bear dressed in a floppy sweater and hat with red velvet hearts on them. She carried a bouquet of red flowers. Her name, etched on the bottom, was none other than “Ms. Valentine.” She appeared to be in pretty good shape for an old gal. At the time, I did not examine the other fine print on the bottom — just grabbed her up like she grabbed my heart. After all, there was always room on a shelf in my curio cabinet for one more sentimental keepsake.

With magnifying glass in hand and spectacles on my nose for a close up of my bargain, I saw that the poor gal badly needed a good cleaning. Obviously, she’d been stashed in the dustbin for a long time. I filled a small dish with water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid and dabbed, with a child’s toothbrush and a fine mascara brush, carefully into the crevices tediously flushing out grime from years of neglect. The task demanded patience, and my weak, shaky arthritic hands and wrists complained by the time I finished up. Worth the trouble, I wiped her dry and began to gently polish. The sheen in her cheeks turned dull. As I turned the cloth over, I saw the rub marks; polishing had picked up traces of colour that left stains! Suspicious

at once, I wondered why pinks, reds and gold leafing smudged onto the cloth. Had someone used a marker or watercolours to touch-up and brighten Ms. Valentine? Had the once shiny gold leafing been enhanced with a cheap washable felt-tip marker? This could not be what I perceived it to be. Annoyed, I had to get to the bottom of it — literally.

Holding the ornament upside down, I searched the rim for the “TBC” mark. It seemed odd that I couldn’t find it nor the item’s number (slash) number of pieces created. Examining it under a bright light, surely somewhere on the figurine I would find the iconic black-bear paw print, the tiny and always elusive gold star including, on the bottom, the typical quotation, all of which would authenticate the

charming collectible. None of these appeared! No symbols whatsoever were found anywhere on the fancy lady.

“I’ve been duped.” I talked to myself out loud, “Duped!” Looking at her, I spit out, “You’re just a fake and not even a good one!” It disappointed me.

However, with an unexpected and quick change of heart, I could not feel cheated. Paired up with a faux roses centrepiece, the Ms. didn’t look too shabby! I uttered a cliché under my breath.

“It is what it is:” flawed and no more perfect than the rest of us ladies in red...and no more phony! Whether she was a true blue “collectible” or not, coupled up with bright roses she had all the right looks. And who, among us gals, doesn’t try to get the right looks! Distinguishing

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June 4th Rob Hadley & the Kaleidoscope Komedy

Club DInner ShowDoors Open 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and the show at 7 pm FMI

250.5178365

Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap avenue • 250-679-8522

Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Belles& Beaus10:30 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

10:30 Sign Up Start 11 amCrib 1 pm

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm


Bingo 1 pm


Wood Carving 9 am


Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm



Bingo 1 pm




Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am





Bingo 1 pm


Wood Carving 9 am



Monthly Dinner

Join Creekside Senior Centre!Thursday 9 am Wood Carving:

Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Lessons given, gals welcome.

Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling: New members welcome, lessons provided.

Friday 1 pm Crib: Come early please.


On the pitch

He can be found playing baseball in Seattle, Wash. with the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League or in Vancouver, B.C. with the Lower Mainland Baseball Association.

In his downtime he can also be found completing tasks on his family’s farm, including preparing it for his daughter’s wedding this fall.

If you have signed up for direct deposit, your Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments will be automatically deposited in your bank account on these dates:

May 27 June 28July 27 August 29September 28 October 27 November 28 December 21

2016 Payment Dates for the Old Age Security

& the Canada Pension Plan


Rentals starting at $1,450 /mo. with no long term lease.

Call Jacquie for a free tour

250-682-4378www.theriverbend.ca

Life…

We are on the cusp of summer, which means it is about to get hot. For many homeowners, this means it is time to switch from heating to cooling, so it’s time to be sure that the air conditioner is ready to run.

While the entire air conditioner is a complex system that requires specialized tools and knowledge to do all aspects of maintenance and repair, there are still a few non-technical tasks that can help your air conditioning (a/c) system run well.

These tips are for central a/c systems where there is a big machine outside and the house’s furnace fan is used to blow the cold air around the inside of the house. This month we’ll look at the part on the inside of the house.

The first thing is to ensure that your furnace filter is clean. These are easy to change and inexpensive. Although it might sound a bit crazy to change the furnace filter when it isn’t heating season, remember that the furnace is what circulates the cold air inside the house.

Inside the plenum (ducting) at the top of the furnace is the air conditioner’s radiator-like evaporator coil. The furnace fan moves warm air through this device where it is cooled before returning to the house, so it is important that the air flow is unrestricted. If the evaporator is easily accessible, it should be

gently cleaned of dust and debris with a vacuum and a soft brush, but be careful, the thin fins on it are very easily bent. Often the evaporator coil is not easy to get to so this may not be possible.

Condensation forms on the evaporator while the a/c is on, and there is a drain coming from the evaporator to remove this water. A common problem is that algae or mold can grow in the condensate water and plug the drain. Water pooling around the furnace or dripping from it are not acceptable, and a plugged condensate drain is likely. Plugged condensate drains can be cleaned with a length of fairly stiff wire or sucked clear with a wet and dry vacuum. It may be easier to replace the drain in some situations.

Next month we’ll take a look at the machine that is sitting outside: the condenser.

Keeping cool (part 1)

Home Maintenance

TipsLyle Killough,

Homewell Services Co.

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

in-store.You can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer.

Grocery Shopping Assistance

Phone and place your grocery & prescription orders.

For more information please call

FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)

Available every Thursday 9 am to 12 pm

250.828.0600

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

My 25 years as an installer has taught me a few things, one of which is the importance of floor prep!

Too many times I have been in homes where a customer has wanted to save some money by cutting corners on their floor prep. In the long run you are sacrificing the performance of

your new flooring. If the subfloor is not up to par, our installers will not lay down the new floor.

All subfloors require some degree of preperation. When meeting with your flooring professional this should always be explained to you.

Floor covering installers are best to prep your subfloor. They know what to look for and can assess any potential circumstances that would affect the performance of your new flooring.

Here are a few of the things to consider when evaluating a subfloor:

Clean: There should not be excessive dust or other debris such as

paint or glue clumps on the subfloor. Foreign substances can affect laminates and glues for vinyl as it may not bond to the foreign substance properly.

Structurally sound: The subfloor needs to be supported, especially if you have had to replace any of the subfloor because it was damaged.

Smooth: The smoothness of your subfloor is very important because imperfections will show through.

Dry: Water damage and excessive moisture in the subfloor can be problematic. Too much moisture can weaken the subfloor and cause squeaks due to the

swelling around the nails. One thing to keep in

mind is your floor is only going to perform as well as the subfloor underneath it. Whether your subfloor is plywood, OSB (Oriented Strand Board) or

concrete, it is important to make sure it is prepped to accommodate new flooring. Most manufacturers will not warranty their product unless it is installed over properly prepped subfloor.

A little bit more time or money right now can save yourself a lot of headaches in the future and make sure your flooring keeps performing for years to come.

The importance of preparing your floor

The Flooring ExpertMike Dunn,

Nufloors Kamloops

Home Maintenance Specialists

250-579-9309 www.homewell-services.com

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• Emergencies

We can be part of your plan to keep living independently

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Revelstoke Seniors Phone: 250-837-9456 www.revelstokeseniors.ca

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 7:30 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 9:30 am Crib 1 pm

Dance Club 7pm

Senior Exercise10 am



Carpet Bowling9 am


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Carpet Bowling9 am


10 amWhist 7:30 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am


Dance Club 7pm


Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave. NESalmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1

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


Mother’s Day

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt. only)

Lunch w/Friends

Foot Care(by appt. only) Day Away Day Away



Lunch w/Friends


Day AwayBoard Meeting

10 amDay Away

Victoria DayOffice Closed


Lunch w/Friends



Caregiver Support Group

10 am


Lunch w/Friends



Lunch w/Friends


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


Spiritualist Church10:30 am - 1 pm

Mt. Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Srs’ Computer Class9:30 am - 1 pm

Spiritualist Church7 pm - 9 pm

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon12:30 - 2:30 pm


Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm







Potluck Dinner5:30 - 7:30 pm



















Spiritualist Church10:30 am - 1 pm Mt. Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm





Director’s Meeting10:30 -11 am

Srs’ Computer Class9:30 am - 1 pm Seniors Outreach

10 am - 12 noon



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

Computer Class: ....Jennifer 250-833-2095

Tuesday Art Group: ..... Ross 250-832-3579

Spiritualist Church: ... Norm 250-832-0442

Mount Ida Painters: .........Al 250-832-5149

Pancake Breakfast 8 am-11:30 am

Duplicate Bridge 1 pmJammers Dance 7pm

Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 am

Line Dancing 1:30 pm Crib 1 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 8:30 amScrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 pm

Darts 1 pmWeightwatchers 5:30 pm

Euchre 7 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amChess 6:00pm Scrabble 7 pm

Keep Fit 10:45Social Bridge 1:30 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Sing-a-long 9:45 am Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge1 pm


Crib 1 pmLine Dancing 1:30 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm



Euchre 7pm







Crib 1 pmLine Dancing 1:30 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm



Euchre 7pm

Table Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amChess 6:00 pm Scrabble 7 pm






Crib 1 pmSocial Bridge 7 pm



Euchre 7pm




Line Dancing 1:30 pmCrib 1 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm



Euchre 7 pm




Sing-a-long 9:45 am Whist 10 am

Birthday Lunch 12 noon

Bridge 1 pm

N.B: In order to provide the same good quality meals, we have increased our birthday and lunch prices by $1.00

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings, Anniversaries,

Celebration Of Life, Meetings, Fundraising Events, A Stage For

Concerts & Dances, Kitchen Facilities

Join the Alzheimer Society of B.C. on Sunday, May 1 for Canada’s biggest fundraiser for dementia, the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s. The Walk will take place in 23 communities across the province, and each Walk will honour someone affected by dementia. In Kamloops, the Honoree is Brian Mulhern.

After his diagnosis in 2012, Brian and his wife Barb stopped at the Society’s Kamloops Resource Centre and immediately signed up for support groups. Barb says she appreciated the “welcoming atmosphere of the Resource Centre” and notes Brian’s early acceptance of his diagnosis has allowed them to access the necessary resources to maintain their quality of life.

Barb’s thoughts are echoed by Society’s Provincial Coordinator, Support & Education Services, Tara Hilderbrand, “I can’t stress enough how important it is to access the support, information and education as early as possible that is offered through the

Society. Caregiving is a very challenging role, emotionally and physically. Support along the journey is not only valuable but necessary.”

Marg Rodgers, the volunteer chair of Kamloop’s Walk said, “The Walk is an opportunity for friends and families to come together to walk a few steps or take many steps to honour those facing this disease. Your donations help support families and individuals like Brian, while we search for a cure.”

You can make memories matter by walking with Kamloops to honour those who have passed, and acknowledge the work that must be done to ensure help and hope for those living with the disease today.

The Kamloops Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Tournament Capital Centre, 910 McGill Rd. Registration is at 9 a.m., with the walk at 10:30 a.m. For more information visit walkforalzheimers.ca or contact Marg Rodgers at 250-377-8200.

Walk and make memories matter

The Kamloops Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s honoree Brian Mulhern and his wife Barb. The Walk will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Photo submitted


Clearwater Seniors’ Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone: 250-674-8185SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Hymn Sing7:30 - 8:30 pm

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pm Elk’s Hall


Hike: Meet @ Info Ctr 9 am

Coffee & Crafts 10 amCoffee House 7 pm

Blackpool Hall

Dinner5 pm Legion

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm Seniors’ Lunch

10:30 Elks Hall

Crib 1pm Legion Music &

Refreshments 1 pm


Writer’s Circle2 pm Library


Coffee & Crafts 10 am

3rd Sunday Social 12:30

Wells Gray InnHymn Sing

7:30 - 8:30 pm


Bunco 1:30Seniors’ Drop-in

Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pm Elks Hall


Book Club 2 pm @ Library

Hike: Meet @ Info Ctr 9 am Coffee & Crafts

10 amDinner

5 pm Legion

M&M Lunch 1 pm Wells Gray Inn



Games Day1:30 @ Seniors’ Drop-in Centre

WGCSS AGM 10 am

Crib 1pm Legion


Writer’s Circle2 pm Library


Bingo 10 am

Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort, BC

V0E 2C0


Carpet Bowling9:30 am

Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm


Crib 1-3 pm



Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm




Crib 1-3 pm






Crib 1-3 pm






Crib 1-3 pm



CLEARWATER ELK’S PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every Saturday!We look forward to seeing you there!

Barriere & District Seniors Society 4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0

Adult Support9:30 am to 1 pm

Whist 7 pm



Fun Cards1:30 pm



Breakfast8 am to 10 am


Whist 7 pm

Whole Health Footcare



Fun Cards1:30 pm





Whist 7 pm



Fun Cards1:30 pm



Whist 7 pm


Investor’s GroupWalk for Alzheimers

10 am - 1 pm


Whist 7 pm



Fun Cards1:30 pm


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

HOuRS: 9 AM -7 PM EVERYDAYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events

Recipes of the MonthReprinted with permission and in loving memory from

Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”

A fast alternative for cabbage rolls

Cabbage Roll Casserole1 lb ground beef1 tbsp oil1 onion, chopped½ tsp salt1/8 tsp pepper1 tbsp brown sugar¼ tsp oregano1 14 oz can tomato sauce1 can water4 full cups coarsely chopped uncooked cabbage½ cup uncooked long grain rice

In a large frying pan, stir and break up meat in oil for 1 or 2 minutes. Add onion, salt, brown sugar, pepper and oregano; stir and cook another 2-3 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water and rice. Cook and mix well for 10 to 15 minutes longer. Place one-half of the cabbage in a greased 2 quart casserole dish; cover with half the rice mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 325F for 1 ½ hours or until cabbage is tender.This casserole reheats well.Yield: 6 servings

Easy Scalloped Potatoes5 cups sliced potatoes1 10 oz can condensed cream of mushroom or celery soup½ cup milk½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper1 tbsp minced onion2 tbsp butter or margarine

Pare, wash and thinly slice potatoes. Cover with cold water. Blend soup and

milk together in a saucepan and heat. Add salt, pepper and onion. Butter a 8 cup casserole dish. Drain potatoes. Place half the potatoes in casserole. Pour half of the soup mixture over the potatoes. Add the remainder of the potatoes and pour the remaining soup mixture over them. Dot with butter or margarine. Cover and bake in 375F oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.Yield: 6-8 servings Bread pudding has been in cookbooks for over a hundred years. This one is the one my grandmother and mother both made, and it brings back childhood memories.

Bread Pudding2 cups milk4 cups cubed stale bread½ to ¾ cup white sugar2 eggs beaten2 tsp vanilla½ tsp nutmeg½ cup raisinsIn a buttered 6-cup ovenproof casserole dish arrange the bread cubes. Add the washed raisins and mix. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir well until most of the sugar is dissolved. Pour over bread cubes. With the back of a tablespoon press bread into the liquid. Dot pudding with butter or margarine and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Bake at 350F for one hour or until custard is set. Serve warm with cream, whipped cream or ice cream.Yield: 4-6 servings


Savona and Area 50+ O.A.P.O Branch #1296605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334


Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am

Exercise 9:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am

Potluck Meeting6 pm

Exercise 8:30 amCoffee 9:30 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


Crib 7 pm


Exercise 9:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am


UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


Crib 7 pm


Exercise 9:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am


Exercise 9:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am

Foot ClinicExercise 8:30 amCoffee 9:30 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


Crib 7 pm


Exercise 9:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am


UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


Crib 7 pm

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

Village Centre Mall


CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

Open 9 am - noon

Drop-in Bowling 10 am

Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Open 9 am - noon WHY Bingo

6 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open 9 am - noon


Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

CLOSED Open 9 am - noon

Open 9 am - noon


Open 9 am - noon

General Meeting

1 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open 9 am - noon

Open 9 am - noon


Open 9 am - noon

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Pot Luck Dinner5 pm

Open 9 am - noon

Open 9 am - noon

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828

Muriel Scallon, President

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling, Cards & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Guys Games

Pot Luck noon& General Meeting

1pm

Carpet Bowling,Cards, & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed Victoria DayClosed

Carpet Bowling, Cards & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bridge Guys GamesCarpet Bowling,Cards, & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bingo



Closed Guys GamesCarpet Bowling,Cards, & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bingo



Closed Guys GamesCarpet Bowling,Cards, & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bingo

Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168

1675 Tutill Court • Phyllis riley, President


Seniors’ Exercise 1:30 pm

Cribbage 2:30 pm

Hall 10:30 amBingo 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 amFloor Curling

1 pm

Rummoli7 pm


Cribbage 2:30 pm




Court Whist 7 pm


1 pm

General Meeting1:30 pmRummoli

7 pm


Cribbage 2:30 pm




Court Whist 7 pm

Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor

Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Pot Luck Supper5:30 pm


Cribbage 2:30 pmFootcare All Day*




Cribbage 2:30 pm




Court Whist 7 pm


1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

*May 30th Foot Care by appointment Contact: Colleen Thom, RN, FCN

Phone 250-819-1632

A young boy enters a barbershop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, “Which do you want, son?” The boy takes the quarters and leaves. “What did I tell you?” said the barber. “That kid never learns!” Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store. “Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?” The boy licked his cone and replied, “Because the day I take the dollar, the game is over!”

Mind games in the barbershop


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Hours: 8am - 9pm everyday

Proud to sponsor CSI Activity Centre

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[email protected] • 778-470-6000Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm


Mother’s Day

Sunday Night Dance7:30 - 11 pm

$10 at the door

Chair Fitness 10am Euchre 1:30 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1 pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Potluck Lunch 12 noon

Canasta 1 pmBrock Theatre

7:30 pm


$10 at the door

Victoria DayClosed

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm

Lunch 11:30 am-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Musical Theatre7:30 pm

Pancake Breakfast9 -11 am

Musical Theatre2 pm


$10 at the door


Wood Carving10 am



$10 at the doorChair Fitness 10am

Euchre 1:30 pm

Wood Carving10 am


Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm



$10 at the door


Wood Carving10 am


Cribbage 1 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pmBridge 1 pm


Prostate Cancer Support Group

10 am

For additional information on activities, events, programs and services, check out our website at

www.csikamloops.ca Also, “like” us on facebook!

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52 425 Lansdowne St.Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2

Office: 250-374-1742

Office Hours:1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday


Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-11:30pm

Crib 7pmDarts 7:30pm


DanceAl Weldon

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm




DanceHome Brew

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Executive Meeting4:30 pm Bar Open

12pm-11:30pm Crib 7pm

Darts 7:30pm


DanceDan Damron

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

VICTORIA DAYBRANCH CLOSED

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm




DanceCarl McLaughlin

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

General Meeting 12 noon

Bar opens after GMMeat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

Bar Open2pm-7pm

OFFICE HOURS: 1 PM - 4 PM • MON-FRI

PHONE: 250-374-1742 • FAX: [email protected]

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Submitted by Linda Haas

Only four months until the 2015 55+ BC Games in Coquitlam, Sept. 20-24. Zone 8 registration closes July 8. If you don’t already take part in a sport or recreational activity, there are 22 from which to choose. Go to www.55plusbcgames.org, come to the May 19 meeting, contact a Zone Sport Coordinator or Heather Sinclair, registrar, 250-682-4121 or [email protected] for more information.

If you are interested in playing duplicate or social bridge, please contact Bill Lee at [email protected] or 250-376-9735.

The Zone 8 lawn bowling play downs are scheduled for Thursday, May 26 at the Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club. Interested bowlers please contact Bob Gamble by May 20 at 250-377-4026 or [email protected].

Carpet bowling playoffs will be held

over three days: Team of four, May 25 in Little Fort; Team of three, May 27 in Barriere, and pairs, June 3 in Little Fort. Please contact Sharon March, 250-677-4234 or [email protected] to pre-register.

If a playoff is necessary in golf, it will be held on May 26 at Eagle Point Golf Course on Barnhartvale Road. To determine if playoffs will be needed in the various categories, ladies please contact Inky Whalley, 250-679-8723 or [email protected] and men contact Monty Kilborn, 250-832-2815 (cell 250-463-1902) or [email protected] by May 20. If no playoffs are required, then players will be accepted on a first-come basis.

Challenge yourself in fun competition and make friends for life — Coquitlam beckons.

See you at the next meeting, May 19, 10 a.m. at the Tk’emlups Band’s Chief Louis Centre, Shuswap Rd., across from Sun Rivers. Keep active; stay healthy!

Zone 8 begins the countdown

A man goes to join an order of monks.

The head Monk says to the man, “This is a silent order. You will only be allowed to speak once, every 15 years.”

The man says “Okay” and so begins his time with the silent order.

15 years pass and the man is sitting in the refectory when the head monk approaches and says to the man, “It has been fifteen years. What would you like to say brother?”

The man responds, “The porridge could do with a little more sugar.”

The head monk nods in acknowledgement and walks away.

Another 15 years pass and the head monk finds the man in the dormitory and says, “Brother, it has been another 15 years. What is it that you wish to say?”

“The bed sheets are a bit thin.” Replies the man. Again

the head monk nods in acknowledgement.

Yet another 15 years pass and the head monk sees the man and asks, “15 years have passed. Have you

anything to say?”“Well actually I’ve been

thinking about it and I’m leaving the order. It’s not really for me,” says the man.

“Yes, yes,” sighs the head monk. “I think that’s for the best. You’ve done nothing but complain since you

got here.”

Contemplating complaints

May 23, 2016

Queen Victoria’s birthday was May 24, 1819. She was a long-reigning queen of the United Kingdom from 1937 until her death in 1901. She played a significant role in the building of the empire of the Commonwealth of which Canada was a part. While this statutory holiday is intended to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday, and some communities have parades and fireworks in her honour, in practical terms for most Canadians it just means it is now safe to plant the garden without fear of frost or go camping for the first time since the arrival of spring. It marks the first long-weekend of the year with warmer weather (hopefully!).

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Jesus has become our Savior, or so we say — but, in name only. He’s

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The problem is, Jesus wants in here (the heart). He’s not at all interested in being on the outside looking in.

Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in…” (Revelation 3:20)

Again, in John’s gospel, Jesus states unequivocally, “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.” (John 14:20)

Jesus’ chief desire is to abide in you — heart and soul.

You’re the one putting Him at arm’s length. You’re the one creating the distance — not Jesus!

He came back from the dead. In fact, He raised the dead. He healed the sick, gave sight to the blind. He has literally and single-handedly opened the gates of heaven to all who believe in Him (John 11:25-26).

And, get this — HE wants in…you! And, you’re pushing Him away! “Talk to the hand.”

You are but a vapor in comparison to Jesus. HE is omniscient (all

knowing), omnipresent (everywhere), and omnipotent (all powerful).

The psalmist says, “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?” (Psalm 8:3-4)

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Excelsior Rebekah Lodge: May 2-Hall Society Meeting at 7:30 p.m. May 10-Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Assembly Delegate Report. May 16-Past Noble Grand Meeting at 7:30 p.m. May 24-Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. May 28-High Tea ($12 tickets) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to the SPCA. May 30-Joint Memorial and Roll Call at 7 p.m.

National Association of Federal Retirees welcomes current and retired federal employees which includes Armed Forces, RCMP and Federal Judges. We are a non-profit advocacy group with savings found through the services of our preferred partners and friendships at our meetings and events. To learn about us go to:www.federalretirees.ca. To contact us: email is [email protected] and voice mail is 250-571-5007.

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.

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 5.30 p.m. 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. For more information. You can also visit www.kamloopscanadians.ca.

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. For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit www. kamloopsriverside lawnbowlingclub.com.

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 p.m. For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce.

Army Navy & 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. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and meat draws on the weekends.

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. Please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or [email protected] for moreinformation.

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Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. 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 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. 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 Bruce at 250-554-5177.

Overlander Women’s Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 a.m. 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.

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 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 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support

and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200.

Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. 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 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 p.m. 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 Cece’s Kitchen, 1835 Rogers Pl.. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765.

North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-376-2924 (leave message). We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. New members are welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd.

Phone 250-376-4011 or email [email protected].

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 Kamloops’ own Interior Authors’ Group, which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m. at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview), 1789 Primrose Crt. Call Elma, 250-374-1750, or go to www.interiorauthorsgroup.ca.

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. 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 8:30 a.m. 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 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (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 [email protected].

55+ Kamloops Senior Swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 9 a.m. at the YMCA/YWCA. Call Elizabeth, 250-573-2818.

Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 — 1 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798.

Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School, 1764 Valleyview Dr. On Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join anytime. Please contact Beatie at [email protected] or 250-631-9160. You can also visit www.taoist.org/kamloops.

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. (Riverside Park). We’ll have an informative guest speaker and time to talk gardening ideas with the group. New members are always welcome.

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 B.C. 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.

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

Ping Pong / Table Tennis: Experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game — 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 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 12 :30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Desert Garden Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. For more information call 250-372-3965.

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Ringing in Spring: Bells of Note, Chimers and Harmony in Hand along with special guests Desert Bells and Mostly A Capella will present and evening concert on Sunday, May 15 at Kamloops United Church, 7 p.m. Admissions is by donations, families are welcome.

“Let’s Dance,” sponsored by the TVASC (Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club). Date: May 28 at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Time: 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by: Alan Bruce, DJ. Tickets are $10 or by a TVASC membership for $10 and this dance admission is free. Contact for ticket: Francoise at 778-220-8010, Norma at 250-299-7221 or Zonia at 250-372-0091.

Garden Party @ The Square. Garden demos, food, donkeys, tai chi, cake decorating, garden crafts, music and fun for the whole family. May 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrews On The Square. Sponsored by Kamloops Heritage Society - 250-377-4232.

Strawberry Tea & Bedding Plants Sale hosted by the United Church Women, Sensational Soups and Community Kitchens. To be held at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., North Kamloops. Saturday May 7 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be strawberry shortcake & tea for $6. Please come and enjoy a friendly afternoon.

The Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St., Kamloops will be featuring the watercolour miniatures of Lance Weisser. “Miniature Menagerie,” a series of bird miniatures and handpainted egg art which needs to be seen to be believed. All through May, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Handicap accessible, free parking. Visit www.kamloopscourthousegallery.ca.

Come celebrate spring with our second annual Gala Evening Music Concert on Friday, May 13 at the Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Doors open at 7 p.m. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. The show features the combined a cappella choirs of River Harmony, Valley Harmony and The Coppertones who will be performing songs by Billy Joel, Coldplay, Beatles, and more. Special guest performers include Sylvain Vallee, the music director; Local Roots Recording Artists Doc & the Disorderlies; and the Teen Singing & Piano Sensation Carson Van Den Ham. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.amazingsinging.ca or by contacting Sylvain at [email protected]. Proceeds go to the New Life Mission.

The Happy Choiristers (seniors’ choir) present their spring concert, “The Sounds of Music,” Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation and the concert will take place at the Kamloops United Church. Please be advised this is a scent free event.

Heads Up: Introduction to Brain Health: Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop encourages participants to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their brain. Learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of your mind, body and spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome to attend. Thursday June 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Alzheimer Resource Center, #405-235 1st Ave., Kamloops, B.C. Call to register: Tara Hildebrand - 250-377-8200 or email [email protected].

You are invited to Walhachins Spring, “Walha-Schindig” celebration on Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place at the Walhachin Soldiers Memorial Hall, 4359 Central Ave. There will be music, games, artisan and flea market. An event for the family to support the work of the museum and preserve the history of Walhachin. Admission is by donation. Musicians and entertainers are welcome — Flea Market & Artisan tables available at [email protected] or 250-318-6100 or Facebook: WalhachinBC. Email today to reserve a spot. Food sales by Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club.Thompson Valley Orchestra wraps up its 2015-2016 season with its May 14 concert, Cello Con Brio! Lively Music for Spring. The concert features engaging music from popular movies and Broadway hits such as My Fair Lady, Jurassic Park, Cats, and The Producers, as well as classical favourites such as selections from The Carnival of the Animals Suite by Saint Saëns. Come out for a wonderful evening of lively music mixed with musical fun and humour guaranteed to keep you chuckling long after you leave the concert hall. Cello Con Brio! takes place at 7 p.m. on Saturday May 14, at Calvary Community Church. Tickets at the door: Adults $15, Children $5, Family $35. For more information visit www.thompsonvalleyorchestra.ca.Kamloops United Church is having a Block Party to celebrate what’s happening on St. Paul’s Street. “Festival on Fourth” will take place May 14 and 15 to celebrate three milsetones — the moving in at 429 St. Paul Street, the introduction of Kamloops United Church as a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery and the 20th anniversary of being an affirming congregation. There will be food, fun, music, art and more. Contact Sharon at 250-372-3020.Interior BC Council on Aging Society Notice of Annual General Meeting, Monday, May 16, 2016 at 2:00 pm at CSI Activity Centre, #9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Have your voice heard. (Only members in good standing can vote at the AGM. Memberships available before the meeting)

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