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GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, December 1, 2016 Thursday, January 5, 2017 Thursday, February 2, 2017

1:00 p.m. Food Bank Day

All members are urged to attend

55+ Activity Centre RECEPTION CENTRE HOURS

Days: Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Evenings: Tue - Fri: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

1767 Island Highway, Victoria, B.C. V9B 1J1 Tel: 250 474-8618 Fax: 250 474-8613

E-Mail addresses President: [email protected] Expressions: [email protected] Executive: [email protected]

Web page: http://jdfseniors.weebly.com

1767 Island Highway, Colwood, B.C. V9B 1J1 $1.00 December 2016 & January 2017

CENTRE CLOSURES

Centre closed for Christmas Break:

Saturday, December 17, 2016 to Monday, January 2, 2017 inclusive, except for scheduled events on December 26 and December 31.

Centre re-opens January 3, 2017.

WINTER WEATHER

If you wake up to snow & ice assume the Centre could be closed

Listen to CFAX 1070 AM Radio or call the Senior Centre @ 250-474-8618 and wait for the message, or call Rita Perren

@ 250-478-5340 before coming to the Centre.

If weather is really bad we are closed

What Do They Do?

Hi, my name is Michelle Cottier, the new manager of the Reception Centre, formerly know as the Front Office. Yes, there has been a name change, though I’m sure many of you will still think of it as the Front Office. I'll try to give you a peek into some of our daily routines.

Light switches flicked on, cabinets are unlocked, files are arranged, cash is counted, and new information is reviewed. Now we are ready to take on the day.

Files and keys are distributed, photocopy requests are filled, telephones are answered and lost members are pointed in the right direction. Whether purchases from the Showcase, information and guided tours of what the Centre offers, ticket sales for our many social activities, or tickets for the Let’s-Do-It bus trips, and a multitude of miscellaneous inquiries and duties, it all comes through the Reception Centre. But this is just some of the business side of the Reception Centre .......... there is so much more to us.

That friendly voice greeting you as you enter ...... that person who works diligently to be helpful ........... that person who enjoys seeing your finished projects .... that person who's there when you need help .....yes that's us.

I'm proud of my team of volunteers and I'm thankful for their hard work and commitment.

Are we perfect............ no ...... but we're working on it and we have fun while we are doing it.

We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the New Year!

Michelle Cottier

The Ramblers

Dec 01: Uptown to Downtown Dec 08: Beaver Lake Dec 15: Esquimalt to Highrock Park Dec 22: Centre closed - no walk Dec 29: Centre closed - no walk Jan 05: Westsong Way to Ogden Point Jan 12: Esquimalt to Highrock Park Jan 19: Brighton Ave to Cattle Point Jan 26: View Royal Trails

The Stragglers

Dec 06: Millstream Creek Dec 13: Hull and Glen Lake Trails Dec 20: Centre closed - no walk Dec 27: Centre closed - no walk

Jan 03: Colwood Creek/ Brittany Drive Jan 10: West Bay Walkway Jan 17: Selkirk Trestle Jan 24: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary Jan 31: Selica Rd/Chilco Rd

Feb 07: Fort Rodd Hill

Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre December 2016 & January 2017

Meet 8:50 - 9:10 am Bus Cost $2.25 Depart 9:15 am Return 11:30 to 11:45 am

Yvonne Millar 250-995-1953

Registration from 9:30 - 9:50 am Bus leaves @ 10:00 am Bus Cost $2.25 Janice Hilderman 250-294-2855

“Let’s Do It” Bus Trips

Wed, Dec 14: IMAX: Polar Express; Gingerbread House Display; Teddy Bears Display Depart: 10:00 am, ret’n approx. 2:30 pm

Cost: $16.00, lunch NOT included Sun, Dec 11: Christmas Lights Tour Depart: 6:00 pm, ret’n 8:15 pm Cost: $5.00

Check the Events Board for any last minute ‘Let’s Do It’ trips in January.

Purchase Tickets early to save disappointment.

For ticket availability, ask the front office staff

NOTE DIFFERENT DEPARTURE TIMES

SUNDAY DINNER

Sunday, January 15: Four Mile Restaurant 199 Island Hwy. 250-479-2514

Meet at restaurant - no bus. Dinner 5:00 pm Sign up at front desk so we know the numbers.

Info: Mary Flack 250-388-9606 or 250-588-9606 (Cell)

Our November Birthday Group with their special guests - “The Grizzlies”

In your Birthday month, join us on Thursday Birthday Celebration Day. Sign up in the “Birthday Book” and enjoy a piece of Birthday cake.


2016/17 Executive

Board of Directors

President: Maintenance, Entertainment Committee, Canada Comfort

Betty Smith [email protected]

250-590-8113

1st Vice Pres: By-laws & Policies, Constitution, Games Room Committee, Suggestion Box, Bus, Weather

Rita Perren [email protected]

250-478-5340

2nd Vice Pres:Membership

Penelope Arden [email protected]

250-818-9223

Secretary: Minutes, Correspondence

Kathy Brooks [email protected]

250-391-7466

Treasurer: Finance Linda Bailey [email protected]

250-478-0560

Past President: Community Liaison, Elections, Christmas Craft Sale, Inventory

Evelyn Woodward [email protected]

250-213-2005

Arts Groups, Media

Charlotte Adams [email protected]

250-478-4982

Craft Groups, Library Marilyn Fuller [email protected]

250-478-2191

Exercise Groups, Learning Groups, Program Coordinator

Marga Konig [email protected]

250-474-6372

Games Groups (Table, Inside & Outside) Volunteer Management

Rita Perren [email protected]

250-478-5340

Kitchen, Bar Kathy Robertson [email protected]

250-391-7687

Reception Centre Michelle Cottier [email protected]

250-391-1450

Sound, Dance, Bingo Earl Flarrow [email protected]

250-478-0933

Lights & Stage, Lapidary, Woodwork Shop

Gordon Reed [email protected]

250-388-4726

Safety, Security and Health

Geoff Amy [email protected]

250-478-5033

Fundraising, Webmaster, Job Descriptions, CPAC,

Evelyn Schumacher [email protected]

250-391-1819

Committees 2016/17

Entertainment Chair Norene Ritchot 250-478-6865

Finance Linda Bailey 250-478-2005

Fundraising Evelyn Schumacher 250-391-1819

Health: Safety & Security Geoff Amy 250-478-5033

Policies Rita Perren 250-478-5340

Reception Centre Michelle Cottier 250-391-1450

Volunteer Management Beverley Stewart 778-440-0326

Woodwork Shop Judy Yakimovich 250-474-5091

Important Contacts

Arts Lesley Brennand 250-391-6984

Bar Manager Bruce Hawkes 250-642-3909

Bingo Earl Flarrow 250-478-0933

Bus Driver Coordinator Gordon Steer 250-381-3886

Bus Maintenance/Operations Michael Seal 250-479-6772

Computers Vacant

Decorating Paul Turcotte 250-885-5120

Improvement Fund Marillyn Corbett 250-514-6710

In Memory & Get Well Anne Appleton 250-474-2474

Inventory Marga Konig 250-474-6372

JdF Singers Madeline Andrews 250-474-1660

Kitchen Carole Amo 250-474-1480

Let’s-Do-It, Week Day Rita Perren 250-478-5340

Let’s-Do-It, Sunday Dinner Mary Flack Valerie Mogck

250-388-9606 250-858-7116

Let’s-Do-It, Theatre Angie Steer 250-381-3886

Let’s-Do-It, Three Day Trips June Dong 778-432-0200

Library Ona Henderson 250-478-1681

Newsletter - Expressions Charlotte Adams 250-478-4982

Ombudsman Hugh Robertson 250-391-7687

Publicity Control (Inside) Pam Hopkins 250-727-6167

Safety & Security Geoff Amy 250-478-5033

Stage Lights Gordon Reed 250-388-4276

Showcase MaryLou Starkey 250-474-7752

Sound Earl Flarrow 250-478-0933

Space Allocations Jean Vesey 250-474-4401

IF YOU’RE SICK STAY HOME YOU’LL RECOVER SOONER

DON’T SHARE YOUR BUGS AND YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS WILL

THANK YOU

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

ART NEWS

Lesley Brennand, Art Co-ordinator 250-391-6984

December 2016 & January 2017 Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre

Chinese Brush Painting In November, we just finished doing the gluing of our pictures. These pictures will need to have frames, etc. and be ready for the Christmas session. We will be doing paintings of the poinsettia and landscapes the rest of November. On the 23rd of January, the Chinese Brush Painting class will be putting up pictures that they have for the Chinese New Year. This is the year of the Rooster and we will have a few Roosters painted for sure. The January class will be starting on the 9th of January. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Barbara Elford

Art in the Hallway December

A small collection of drawings is now hanging in the hallway from the Thursday afternoon drawing class please take some time and come into the new hall way to see the work done in this class. Lesley Brennand January work displayed

Work in the lounges and hallways will be from both Thursday drawing classes. We hope you enjoy them. Lesley Brennand & Anita Bjola

Sculpture Class

Sculpture class is on FRIDAY 12:30 to 3:00 pm. We still have room for more people. We will start on the first Friday after the Centre opens in January.

Basic Drawing with Donna O'Grady, Tuesday 1-3

Classes break December 3rd and resume January 10th. This class gives instruction and practice in basic drawing skills using pencils and charcoal. The goal is to develop a loose comfortable relationship with drawing medium, to train the eye to see shape, tone and texture and to develop a balanced composition. All skill levels are welcome.

Quilting News Quilting with Marilyn


Well December is here again, feels like it was just January. Oh wait, it’s right around the corner again! Good grief.

The Craft Sale in November was a great success. The Quilting table brought in approximately $2000, all of which goes to the Centre. Many thanks to all that made projects for the sale, those that volunteered for set-up and break-down, sales and just keeping us organized. Thanks also to all the volunteers that it takes to put on a show like this. Great job by all.

Our classes will be coming to an end December 14 and 15, 2016 for a well deserved Christmas break. Our classes will start again on January 18 and 19, 2017.

We have been working on an appliqué piece, a Canadian Mystery Quilt that depicts every part of Canada, which promises to be an absolute work of art. We hope to have it all finished in the new year.

We will be doing some small projects and finishing up others, as normal, but will throw in a retreat or bus trip as well. Maybe even attendance at a Quilt Show.

Please join the Kreative Krafts, Ceramics, Beads and Cards, Wood Workers and the Quilters in the last opportunity to purchase those last minute Christmas gifts when we are in the front hall on December 15 and 16.

Marilyn Fuller

‘Old Quilters never die, they just go to pieces!’

Evening Weaving Class

Have you always wanted to learn to weave, but can’t attend daytime classes? Try learning to weave at our evening class held once a week on Mondays from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.

Learn to weave on a four-shaft loom. Learn to read patterns. Create your own fabric to sew into anything you like. Or perhaps a finished project such as place mats or a scarf appeals to you. A four-shaft loom makes a great first loom. One could spend a lifetime weaving on it and still not exhaust all possibilities.

You do not need your own loom to try this great craft. There are looms available for rent, three months at a time, at a cost of $10.00 a month. A very affordable way to see if weaving is for you. If you develop a passion for weaving, we will look for a second-hand loom for you. The cost is approximately $100.

Chris Tomaschuk


Playing for Pizza

(a Social Bridge Event)

Fun Prizes Beer & Wine

When: Saturday February 11, 2017 3:00 pm (start playing @ 4:00)

Where: Main Lounge

Who: Members only

In the format of the Sweet Summer Slam, join us for an evening of Fun, Bridge, Pizza and Prizes.

We are limited to 48 tickets, so don’t wait too long. We should be finished by about 8:00 pm.

Tickets at the office - $10.00 (no host bar)

Info: Hugh Robertson 250-391-7687

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Remembrance Day Ceremony successful and meaningful. Rita Perren as MC and Program Coordinator, Carole Tinkham for the opening address and reading of Flanders Fields, Lee Lavis for leading us in singing “O Canada”, Ralph Gonyea for playing Last Post and Rouse, Anne Appleton for her reading of a poem, and Ruth Reynolds for speaking about the Quilts of Valour. And, last, but not least, thank you to those veterans who served and to all who attended this ceremony in recognition of our veterans. Recognition of our Veterans Remembrance Day Display Quilts of Valour


Christmas Raffle

The draw for prizes will be Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale until noon that day. Many thanks to all those individuals and groups who have taken books to sell. We have some wonderful prizes this year, made and donated by our talented and generous members. Our 1st and 2nd prizes are on display in the front hall, and other prizes are on display on Fridays and at any special occasion. Buy a ticket (or more) and help to support our terrific Centre. Any questions or comments, call Anne Appleby 250 384-5470.

LOONIE BIN

I would like to thank everyone who helped at the Loonie Bin this year with wrapping and selling, and those that donated items. We raised approximately $600 this year, all of which goes to our Centre. We have started to collect for next year already, so if you have anything you would like to donate please leave at the office clearly marked for the Loonie Bin. We would like gently used items such as warm mitts, gloves, toques and scarves (fancy as well as warm), but, please, no clothing. Pat Ford

PRELUDE TO CHRISTMAS

Christmas Concert

Wednesday, December 7th @ 7:30 pm

$8.00

With our Juan de Fuca Community Orchestra

A wonderful way to start the Christmas season. Bring your family & friends.

Listen to great music followed by

appies

Tickets now on sale

Let’s do it… Theatre Outings

JUST A FEW TICKETS LEFT

Christmas Pantomime – RED AND THE WOLF – by Peninsula Players at the Mary Winspear Theatre Wednesday Dec 28th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $20.00 at the office Bus leaves at 6:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE, WE WERE JUST INFORMED

This is traditional Christmas entertainment With humour, music and audience participation

If you are a little bit British you won’t want to miss it.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS At Langham Court Theatre A farce with slapstick comedy and verbal jousting Friday, February 3rd 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20.00 available at the desk Bus Leaves at 7:00

TAKING LEAVE At Langham Court Theatre A heartwarming story of living and leaving. A comedy drama Friday, March 10th 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20.00 available at the desk Bus Leave the Centre at 7:00

All tickets include return bus transportation from the Centre. Please remember that there will be no refunds after the tickets have been purchased from the theatre. You may however check for a waiting list at the front desk or give your ticket to another member.

See you on the bus. Angie Steer, Theatre Outings Coordinator


FLOOR CURLING

Floor Curling Tuesday curlers start at 9 a.m. in the auditorium. The Wednesday curlers start at 9 a.m. downstairs in 101. Thanks to some new curlers, most days we have 2 rinks playing. Come and join us in the new year and see what all the fun is about. We curl until the Centre closes in December and resume the first week the Centre is open in 2017. Holiday greetings to all. For information call Richard Butler at 250-386-2258 for the Tuesday group and Betty Guiney at 250-478-3040 or Anne Ferguson at 250-385-8887 for the Wednesday group.


DECEMBER 15 & 16

LAST CHANCE SALE - CRAFT FAIR IN THE HALL

Ceramics, Kreative Krafts, Quilters, Beads & Cards will be in the front hall selling their wares

from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm both days.

Pick up that last minute gift, something for yourself,

or perhaps a Hostess gift.

CRAFT FAIR

Another successful year for our Craft Fair. A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers on the front lines and those hard workers behind the scenes who made this weekend a huge success. Our tables sold out fast and we had a long wait list. The committee is already discussing expanding in 2017 providing more room for vendors. Watch upcoming “Expressions” in the spring for information. The Kreative Krafts, Quilters, Kitchen, Loonie Bin, Cards & Beads, Bake Table, Ceramics and Door Raffle donate all proceeds to the Improvement Fund. The Grand Total is in excess of $7,000. Way to go everyone! Would you believe the Loonie Bin was sold out by NOON on Saturday. We are already collecting for next year so bring your new or gently used items clearly marked “Loonie Bin”. Again, thank you to all our wonderful members who have volunteered to make this annual event a big success! Carol Wright

EXPRESSIONS DEADLINE

The next edition will be for February 2017. The deadline for submissions to the February 2017 Expressions is January 19, 2017. If you have any questions, please call Charlotte Adams at 250-478-4982 or email the Expressions team at [email protected]. Please submit your article via this email address.


Computer Use - Basics - Drop In

Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. in Small Lounge, continuing dependent upon participation. Topics include:

Windows 10, Acquisition, Initial use, Security, email, internet, problems for PC, Apple maybe…

Don 250-474-3325

PLANNING MEETING: TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2017

2:30 to 4.00 p.m. in the Small Lounge

Everyone who is interested in helping (including those who have already put your names forward), please attend our first meeting to hear proposals and offer ideas to make this a truly

wonderful event for all our members.

It is important we have this initial meeting ASAP, as the time will fly by, and we want to be ready!! Put this date into your calendars and we will see you on January 10th, 2017.

Bring your enthusiasm, many hands make light work, be a part of our success!

Shirley Turcotte

CELEBRATION OF CANADA'S 150TH BIRTHDAY

LINE DANCING

Level one & level two line dance classes stop on Wednesday, December 14th for the Christmas break, and will start up again on Wednesday, January 04, 2017.

A NEW BEGINNER INSTRUCTION CLASS starts on Thursday, January 05, 2017 in the ANNEX at 10:00 am. It will be an 8 week class.

All classes are drop-in classes. Everyone is welcome.

Donna Fallas, Carole Tinkham, Hannah McCloud, Sharon Wolfe

Check out our web page http://Jdf-line dancing.weebly.com

DECEMBER 2016

Thursday Afternoon Social 1:00 pm

It’s a wonderful time to visit with friends and to bring a guest. New faces are always welcome

If you have a suggestion for Thursday afternoon entertainment

please advise Norene. You can contact her by phone 250-478-6865 or e-mail her at [email protected]

08 Music by Encore

Christmas Favourites Sing-along Tea/Coffee

15 Birthday Celebrations Juan de Fuca Singers

Cake/Tea/Coffee

01 General Meeting Food Bank Day

Tea/Coffee

22, 29

Centre Closed


JANUARY 2017

05 General Meeting Food Bank Day

Tea/Coffee

12 Re-Gifting Day

Bring a wrapped unwanted gift and get a mystery gift you might love!

Tea/Coffee

19 Birthday Celebrations

Next Line Please Cake/Tea/Coffee

26 Clem Persaud

Beauty Sleep: Things that Hinder, and Help, a Good Night’s Sleep

Tea/Coffee

“DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?” Friday, December 2, 2016 Friday, January 6, 2017 Friday, February 3, 2017

7:30 p.m.

A drop-in dance, pay at the door $5.00

Join us! Bring your friends! They don’t have to be members.

Find out what we are excited about. Dance to every kind of music!

Requests are welcomed.


Tuesday Social Dance Group

Are you interested in dancing or learning how to dance? Come

learn or practise with us. You can learn to waltz, rumba, cha-cha,

foxtrot or tango.

Great exercise and good fun.

Come join us Tuesdays from 7-9 pm.

New Year’s Eve

Saturday, December 31st

Join us for great food

Dance to “Shades of Grey”

A wonderful way to bring in the New Year!

6:30/7:30/9:00 pm

$30.00

Tickets now on sale Ticket sales close 3:00 pm December 16, 2016


Crib Tournament

Friday, December 16th 7:00 pm $7.00

Special Refreshments

Friday, January 20th 7:00 pm $4.00

Welcome to bring family and friends

DANCE & GAMES DAY

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Beat those winter blues at an afternoon of Dancing and playing Games with friends

Enjoy a special hot lunch

$10.00

Doors Open: 11:30 am

Lunch: 12:00 noon

Dancing: 1:00 pm

Games: 1:00 pm

Music by Roger

Tickets on sale December 12, 2016 Ticket sales close 3:00 pm January 9, 2017


Sing-along with the Beavers

Sunday, December 4th @1:30 pm

A free annual event hosted by our Centre

Coffee/tea and cookies to follow

Please come and support the Beavers. They are a lot of fun.

Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 4th @ 9:30 am

Come & Enjoy Sausages & Pancakes

$8.00

Everyone welcome Gift Bags for the children

Tickets must be pre-purchased.

Call Dianne Davey Cell: 250-415-9563 Home: 250-385-2597

STRETCH & STRENGTHEN

The Monday Stretch and Strengthen Beginners class from 1-2 pm in room 101 is now full and won't be accepting new people. Yvonne Millar

PERSONAL PROPERTY

Just a reminder. Please take all personal property home with you when you leave the Centre. We cannot replace or repair personal property that is stolen or damaged, as our insurance policy does not cover possessions of our members, only items belonging to the Centre and listed on our inventory. Executive


Sherry Party

Monday, December 26th at 2:00 pm

What are you doing this Boxing Day?

You’re invited to the Boxing Day Sherry & Shortbread Party in our Lounge.

Always a fun social afternoon with friends.

Dinner Dance

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Tickets $15.00

4:30 pm Happy Hour

5:30 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Dance to the Music of Seacruze

Seacruze plays music from the greatest hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams,

Nat King Cole, old-style waltzes, polkas, jazz dance standards, early classic 50’s and 60’s pop songs

and more.

Tickets on sale December 12, 2016 Ticket sales close 3:00 pm January 23, 2017


Dec 01

General Meeting Food Bank Day

Thu 1:00 pm

Jan 03 Centre re-opens Tue 8:30 am

Dec 02 Do You Want to Dance Fri 7:30 pm Jan 05

General Meeting Food Bank Day

Thu 1:00 pm

Dec 04 *Breakfast with Santa *Sing-Along with the Beavers

Sun 9:30 am Sun 1:30 pm

Jan 06 Do You Want to Dance Fri 7:30 pm

Dec 07

JdF Orchestra Christmas Concert

Wed 7:30 pm

Jan 12 Re-Gifting Fun Thu 1:00 pm

Dec 08 Christmas Music with “Encore” duo

Thu 1:00 pm Jan 14

Games & Dancing with lunch

Sat 11:30 am/ 12 noon/ 1:00 pm

Dec 15

Birthday Celebration JdF Singers

Thu 1:00 pm

Jan 19 Birthday Celebrations Next Line Please

Thu 1:00 pm

Dec 15 and 16

Craft Sale in the Hall Thu & Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Jan 20

Cribbage Tournament

Fri 7:00 pm

Dec 16

Cribbage Tournament Special Refreshments

Fri 7:00 pm

Jan 26

Clem Persaud “Beauty Sleep”

Thu 1:00 pm

Dec 17 -Jan 02

Centre closed except for special events noted below

All day every day

Jan 28

Dinner Dance

Sat 4:30/5:30/ 7:00 pm

Dec 26 Sherry Party Mon 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance

Sat 6:30/ 7:30/9:00 pm

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR DECEMBER 2016 & JANUARY 2017

BINGO

Bingo every Friday from 12:30 - 3:00 pm on days the Centre is open.

Come have fun and try your luck.

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