Blue Heron News - Cordova Bay 55 Plus...Men’s Fitness Monday & Wed. 8:30 - 9:25 Big Room David...

Website: http://cordovabay55plus.org Page Email: [email protected]

Cordova Bay 55 Plus Association#1 - 5238 Cordova Bay Rd. Victoria, BC V8Y 2L2 Phone: 250-658-5558

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEIt hardly seems possible that Rich McMorran is no longer with us and I think for many of us the reality still hasn’t sunk in. Rich really was the heart and soul of CB55+ and contributed so much in small and large ways. I, and the rest of the Board, relied on his wisdom and wise counsel whenever issues arose. He will assuredly be missed by all who knew him but the legacy he and the other members of the “Fab Five” created will live on and benefit all the members of CB55+ and the greater Cordova Bay community. He wanted the Centre to be a warm and welcoming place, which he exemplified, as well as bringing his own style of humour and sense of fun. Our condolences to Bev, his wife, and the family for their loss. Our CB55+ centre has been relatively quiet for the last two months but some classes and groups have continued through the summer. The annual BBQ, hosted by the Men’s Group, fed over 140 satisfied members. Thanks to everyone who helped make this another successful event. Several special events were also held, the most recent being the “Meet and Greet” on August 30, when new and current members were invited to learn about the programs being offered here. We welcome your ideas and suggestions for new programs and events. The renovations to the School have now been completed and I am sure the teachers and students are really looking forward to moving into the new premises. We welcome back Kelly Uraii, Principal, who returns after a leave, and we look forward to working closely with her and the teachers, especially with our Intergenerational programs. I would like to thank Anita Ko for so ably stepping in as Principal this year and for supporting our strong relationship with the School. The Governance Committee met over the summer to review our Constitution and Bylaws to comply with the new Societies Act. If the recommendations are approved by the rest of the Board at our next meeting, a Special Meeting will be held in October for consideration by all CB55+ members. We are also in the process of renewing our Partnership Agreement with Saanich. Few changes are anticipated as the current agreement seems to have worked well for both parties.

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WHAT’S COMING UPThur., Sept. 15 - “A Lovely Sunday”, Chemainus Theatre, 1pmSat., Sept. 24 - “A View from the Bridge”, Silver City Tillicum, 9:55 amWed., Sept. 28 - “The Last Wife” (Henry VIII), Belfry Theatre, 1 pmTues., Oct. 4 - “Next to Normal”, Langham Court Theatre, 8 pmWed., Oct. 19 - Tour and lunch at Institute of Ocean SciencesWed., Oct. 26 - “Hilda’s Yard”, Chemainus Theatre, 1 pm, Saanich bus at CB55+Thurs., Nov. 24 - Ladysmith Christmas Light-Up, 2:50 bus at CB55+Wed., Nov. 23 - “I Think I’m Falling”, Belfry Theatre, 1 pmTues., Dec. 6 - Christmas Luncheon at the Beach HouseSat., Dec. 10 - Yellow Point Christmas Spectacular, 7 pm SOLD OUT!Tues., Dec. 13 - Blue Heron Singers Christmas Sing

Blue Heron News

CORDOVA BAY 55 PLUS ASSOCIATION ISSUE NO. 48 FALL 2016

http://cordovabay55plus.org

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TRAVELFriday, Sept. 30 - Monthly Dinner, Fireside Grill on W. Saanich Road. Sign up in the red folder in the Lounge. Talk to Pauline Cohen if you have suggestions for any travel events. (250-381-8120).

SPECIAL EVENTSTOUR OF THE INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCES — Wednesday, October 19, 9:30 (carpool)Members can go on a tour of the Institute of Ocean Sciences, located at Patricia Bay and then enjoy lunch in the cafeteria. Speakers from the Ocean Science Division and Pacific Geoscience Centre will provide information on ocean geography and earthquake studies. An Oktoberfest themed lunch will follow the presentation (participant to pay). Sign up through CB55+ Office. Please indicate if you require transportation. If you are willing to be a driver, indicate how many passengers you can take.

LADYSMITH CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP - Thursday, November 24, (2:50 - 10:00 pm. bus returns)Join us on a chartered bus ($23 each) and enjoy the arts and crafts show, dinner on your own at one of the many venues, followed by the light-up, parade, and fireworks. Over 200,000 sparkling lights and festive decorations light up the town for Christmas. Purchase bus tickets at office - limit 54 seats.

THE YELLOW POINT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR —Saturday, December 10 – 7:00 p.m.Now in its’ 10th year, this event is a celebration of Christmas as well as an extravaganza of music and dance, lights and decorations, laughter and tears! THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - Prepaid tickets will be distributed in mid-November to the lucky members.

THEATRE and MUSICThur., Sept. 15 - “A Lovely Sunday” (Tennessee Williams), Chemainus Theatre, 1 pm, $47; with Lunch $64 Sat., Sept. 24 - “A View from the Bridge”, Silver City Tillicum, 9:55 am, $24Wed., Sept. 28 - “The Last Wife” (Henry VIII & Kathryn Parr), Belfry Theatre, 1pm, carpool 12 pm, $42.63Tues., Oct. 4 - “Next to Normal” (Rock Opera), Langham Court Theatre, 8 pm, carpool 7 pm. 2 for 1: $30Wed., Oct. 26 - “Hilda’s Yard”, Chemainus Theatre, 1 pm, Saanich Bus, Play, & Lunch - $90 + tax. Phone Saanich Recreation at 250-475-7600. There will also be a sign-up sheet at the Centre at the end of Sept.Wed., Nov. 23 - “I Think I’m Fallin” (Joni Mitchell), Belfry Theatre, 1 pm, carpool 12 pm, Tickets - $42.63Contact Hazel Bowman for more information (ph: 658-5928 or email: [email protected])

REMEMBER WHEN …Does anyone remember the Jingle Bell Jog on December 16, 2004? It was our first joint venture with Cordova Bay Elementary School and was a fundraiser to send one of the school parents to Africa to nurse AIDS patients. The lady in the Santa suit is the parent, Thea Nation, who was a Hospice nurse. Former school principal, Brent Carbery (now coordinator of the Intergenerational digital photography program for grades 4 & 5) is on the right. Can you identify any of the others????







BLUE HERON CAFE NEWS — NEW DAY - WEDNESDAY LUNCHES!!Lunches have now moved to Wednesday. Come and join us on Wednesday, Sept. 14 for a delicious lunch at Bev Skillings’ home, 1191 Sloan Terrace. Details about this lunch will be sent by e-mail to all members soon. Tickets for this special lunch will be available for up to 40 lucky members. The cost of the lunch is $7.00, plus $1.00 for tea or coffee. First come, first served until all tickets are sold. Stelly’s School lunches will begin Wednesday, Sept. 21, 11:30 - 12:45 pm. Menus for the month will be posted on the website and at the Centre. Tickets will be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the lunch each week. Lunches are $7.00 and $1.00 for tea or coffee.

OUTREACH — NEW PROGRAMThe Outreach Meal Program will begin Sept. 19, 2016. Any member can report a need in our CB55+ community. The Coordinator for the Outreach Program is Sue Jergens. All requests are to be made through the CB55+ office (250-658-5558). Sue Jergens will then contact the member to ask about the circumstances (this information will be kept confidential), and the address for delivery of meals. Three meals for one person (or six for a couple) will be provided and then Sue will reassess the need after three days. A list of companies where members can purchase for the long term will be provided. Meals are available: 1. For members on discharge from hospitalization 2. Members that have fallen/broken limbs/injured themselves 3. Spouses not able to cook 4. Members that have an exacerbation of chronic/palliative disease (eg. a)a member had to be

cardioverted, b) a member had a fainting episode due to cardiac issues, blood pressure issues or TIA (mini stroke), c) worsening of asthma/bronchitis/emphysema (COPD), d) a severe episode of pain in a palliative care member, e) a spouse with moderate to severe dementia

5. People with severe financial limitations (based on L.I.F.E. membership) 6. Members with an acute illness 7. The program is for emergencies only

Please don’t hesitate to contact the office if you know of someone who could use our program.

INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMSAll the Intergenerational Program activities are listed on a rack card at the Centre. About forty CB55+ members have not only made these activities possible, but have enriched them through their keen interest and commitment. We look forward to sharing many enjoyable activities wth the students in the next school year. Contact Diane Cowden for general information on IG programs (ph: 477-4571 or email: [email protected]).

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (Cont’d.) We are continuing to “battle” the temperature issue in the Big Room. I should point out that the School Board controls the temperature in the facility, and we have been working with the maintenance staff for at least two years to find a satisfactory solution. It is a complicated system that is determined by temperature and also carbon dioxide levels. We will keep you informed. Also, there is a comprehensive report prepared by the Ad Hoc Space Committee, for members to read in the lounge or sent electronically by request. I trust you have had a great summer and are looking forward to reconnecting with old CB55+ friends as well as making new friends in September. A special welcome to new members. CB55+ has a lot to offer and also affords you the opportunity to be involved in the many aspects of the organization. David Docherty







CB55+ FALL GROUP SCHEDULEGROUP DAY TIME ROOM LEADER NOTES

Art Goup Monday, except when classes are on

1:30 - 4:00 Studio Jane Bishop 477-6206 Year Round

Blue Heron Singers Thursday 2:30 - 4:00 Big Room Pat Robertson 479-4271 Starts Sept. 22

Book Club 4th Tuesday 1:30 - 3:30 Studio Sue Jergens 479-2226 Year Round

Bridge - Drop-In Monday Wednesday

9:00 - 11:00 1:00 - 4:00

Studio Big Room

Karen Bryan 896-1201 Orma Paton 658-4805

Year Round Year Round

Cribbage Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 Lounge Lindie Schwartz 658-1940 Rikki Bowman 382-6197

Year Round

Digital Photography 1st & 3rd Monday 1:00 - 2:30 Lounge Diane Anderson 477-8255 Diane Cowden 477-4571

Starts Oct. 3

Dominoes 3rd Tuesday 1:30 - 3:00 Studio Rikki Bowman 382-6197 Starts Sept. 20

Family History 1st Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 Lounge and Studio Diane Anderson 477-8255 Starts Oct. 4

Hiking Group Friday 8:50 - 12:00 Lochside Park Alex Izett [email protected] Year Round

Hotshots Monday 10:00 - 11:30 Badminton Hall Michael Phillips 658-2702 Oct. 3 - Nov. 28

Mah Jong Friday 1:30 - 4:00 Studio Mary Horton 658-4801 Glenda Kirk 658-1260

Year Round

Men’s Fitness Monday & Wed. 8:30 - 9:25 Big Room David Docherty 658-8303 Year Round

Men’s GHOTH Various Days day trips Off-site David Docherty 658-8303 Contact Leader

On The Go Again Friday 1:30 - 3:30 Big Room Bobbi Johannessen 658-8824 Gwen McPherson 658-5451

Starts Sept. 9

Pickle Ball Monday Tuesday

3:00 - 5:00 1:30 - 3:30

Off-siteOff Site

Ed Bancroft 380-2411 Ted Dobie 477-5066

McMinn ParkSaan Comm Place

Poker Group 2nd Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00 Studio Carole Didier 658-8444 Starts Sept. 13

Studio Group Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 Studio Maura Dunn 652-2650 Year Round

Sunday Games 3rd Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Lounge Brenda Hurd 658-6484 Starts Oct. 16

Ukulele Group Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 Seaside Room Carolyn Acs 388-0354 Year Round

Walking with Dogs Friday 9:15 -11:30 Various Trailheads Christine Smith 727-8544 Year Round

GROUP NEWSStudio Group - will be having a table at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, 10:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 12th. Everyone welcome. There will be knitted and crocheted items as well as Christmas items. We will not be having a Craft Fair at the CB55+ Centre this fall, so please come and support our Studio Group at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre. For more information contact Sheila Woloshyn (250-658-0756).






GROUP NEWS (Cont’d.)Blue Heron Singers - We warmly welcome returning and new members as our Choir begins our 9th year on September 22, every Thursday afternoon from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Come any time after 2:00 pm, to meet other Choir members and find out more about our Choir. Everyone is welcome to check us out. If you are thinking of joining us, call Pat Robertson at 250-479-4271 for information.

FALL COURSES - Saanich Courses (Phone Saanich Rec. at 250-475-7600 to register)Chair Yoga 778765 Tuesday Sep 27 - Nov 1 2:00pm- 2:45pm 6/$30778766 Tuesday Nov 8 - Dec 13 2:00pm- 2:45pm 6/$30Instructor: Tessa Rae HamelinWith the emphasis on the breath, combined with gentle postures, students will experience the many benefits of yoga: calmer, more focused mind, increased flexibility, better balance, strengthened muscles and nervous system.

Gentle Yoga 778759 Sunday Sep 25 - Oct 30 2:00pm- 3:00pm 5/$47778757 Tuesday Sep 27-Nov 1 3:00pm- 4:00pm 6/$47778758 Tuesday Nov 8-Dec 13 3:00pm- 4:00pm 6/$47778760 Sunday Nov 13-Dec 18 2:00pm- 3:00pm 6/$47Instructor: Tessa Rae Hamelin For students comfortable with balance, and getting up and down to the floor smoothly. We’ll work on a variety of yoga exercises to create a balance between strength and flexibility, and with confidence so you can practice at home safely.

Hatha Yoga778769 Monday Sep 12-Oct 31 5:00pm- 6:00pm 7/$53778770 Monday Nov 7-Dec 19 5:00pm- 6:00pm 7/$53Instructor: Christina CorazzaBy joining movement with deep breathing, yoga promotes flexibility and relaxation while toning and strengthening the body. Great for stress reduction.

Tessa Rae Yoga778767 Thursday Sep 29-Nov 3 7:15pm- 8:15pm 6/$47778768 Thursday Nov 10-Dec 15 7:15pm- 8:15pm 6/$47Instructor: Tessa Rae HamelinLearn pranayama, yoga philosophy, and gentle exercises to strengthen and stretch the body. Safely stabilize the shoulder and pelvic girdle, reduce back and neck pain, and stress. A safe place to heal and prevent further injury.

Line Dancing778771 Friday Sep 16-Oct 28 10:00am-11:15am 7/$52778772 Friday Nov 4-Dec 23 10:00am-11:15am 7/$52Instructor: Vicky McCullochLearn some basic dance patterns which will be put together into an actual line dance. You'll dance your very first class to music and repeat the steps until you're comfortable. No partner required. All levels welcome.

ZUMBA Gold® 783546 Th Sep 15-Oct 27 11:00am-12:00pm 7/$67783547 Th Nov 3-Dec 15 11:00am-12:00pm 7/$67Studio VZF (Victoria Zumba Fitness) Designed for active older adults and people starting their fitness journey, ZUMBA Gold® combines easy-to-follow moves with zesty Latin and international rhythms to create an energizing and fun fitness experience that is less intense than regular ZUMBA.





FALL COURSES - CB55+ Courses (Register at the CB55+ Office for these courses)Art – Monday, Sept. 26, Oct. 31 and Nov, 28, 1:00 – 4:00 pm - Studio, 3/$75 classesInstructor: Joanne ThomsonSept. 26 – Focus on Colour—Bring 2 surfaces and we’ll experiment with 2 different treatments of the same simple still life to get you back into painting form. The focus will be on colour and contrast with some composition thrown in for flavour.

Oct. 31 – Focus on Fantasy—Let’s play with whimsy and story. Using the plastic wrap on a wash technique to create a crinkled background to inspire our imaginations. Bring a few inspiring images of dragons and fairies or birds and insects.

Nov. 28 – Illumination—As we move into the darkest time of the year let’s explore how contrast can enhance the brightness of colours. We’ll paint a still life using black and deep colours to increase the luminosity of the lighter ones.

iPad Beginner’s – Monday, Sept. 12 - Oct. 24, 10:45 – 12:15 pm – Courtyard, 6/$40 Instructor: Monica McGarrigleBasic operations and many of the applications that come with the iPad will be explored. This class is suitable for beginner and experienced users.

iPad Intermediate – Monday, Sept. 12 - Oct. 24, 1:30 – 3:00 pm – Courtyard, 6/$40 Instructor: Monica McGarrigleThese classes will receive the newest operating system changes. Participants will be asked to identify their interests for in-depth exploration of topics such as photography, word processing, podcasts, music, travel. It is recommended that participants will have attended the Beginner’s class.

Mah Jong Lessons - Monday, Nov 21 – Dec 12, 2:45 – 4:45 – Seaside – 4/$40Instructor: Leslie Thompson

Come and learn the basics of how to play and score the ancient tile game of Mah Jong. The Western version of play is what will be taught and what is played at the Centre on Friday afternoons.

Osteofit will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 10:00 - 11:00 am - Courtyard, 10/$60Ongoing classes are also held on Monday, starting Sept. 12, 1:30 - 2:30 pm - Courtyard, 10/$60

Ukulele Beginner’s - Wednesday, Nov 2 – Dec 7, 10:00 - 11:00 am – Seaside room , 6/$55Instructor: Len KnokeThis course is designed for the beginner, no musical experience is necessary. Come join us and have fun while we learn to strum simple chords and sign popular, well known songs—Minimum 8

Ukulele Continuing – Wednesday: Nov 2 – Dec 7, 11:00 - 12:00 pm - Seaside room – 6/$55Instructor: Len KnokeThis is a continuation of the Beginners Ukulele course. It will provide players with more popular songs as well as more advanced chords and rhythm patterns. This course is designed for those who have completed the beginners (level one) course and have an understanding of basic open string chords and simple strumming patterns. Minimum 8

Women's Fitness – Monday and Thursday (Ongoing), 9:30 – 10:30 am - Big Room – 10/$60 Instructor: Viera Janco

Join Viera for a safe, effective full body workout. Starting with 15 -20 minutes easy, following with aerobic warm-up, followed by resistance training designed to increase your strength and flexibility and challenge your balance and coordination. The class will finish with a relaxing full body stretch.




MEMBERSHIP The recent Meet & Greet was lively and well attended! Seventeen new members signed up, and there were many lucky winners for door prizes! CB55+ has approximately 500 members. Membership now costs only $20. Don’t forget, if you turned 90 in 2015, your membership is free in 2016 - you are one of our “Golden” members!

LIFE memberships are discreetly available for those with low incomes. Enquire at the office.

DROP-IN TUESDAY SCHEDULE Big Room, 10:00—11:30 am

SEPTEMBERSept. 6 Set up the Library in Wilkinson Road Jail - Carl Cavanaugh 13 Walking the El Camino (Spain) - Brad and Sheila Rinald (Armchair Travel) 20 Robert Bateman - Artist 27 Victoria & the Sinking of the Lusitania - Diana Pederson

OCTOBER Oct. 4 Pending - TBA 11 Martha Louise Black - 1898 Klondike Gold Rush - Barb Forsyth 18 Snorkelling in Zanzibar, Cycling in Tanzania, and Climbing Kilimanjaro - Paddy Miller & John Pringle 25 Halloween Celebration - Ginny Langham & Co

NOVEMBERNov. 1 Kathleen Gilbert - Film Commissioner 8 Remembrance Program - Victoria Soldier Poets in the Great War - Rob Taylor 15 Canada Arm/Outer Space - Karl Doetsch 22 Tugwell Creek Honey Farm & Meadery 29 Newfoundland - Rand Harrison (Armchair Travel)

DECEMBERDec. 6 Christmas Luncheon - Beach House 13 Blue Heron Singers Christmas Sing


BY THE WAYThe Blue Heron News comes out four times a year. The Winter edition will be out at the beginning of December. Check our website for up-to-date information on programs and events.

http://www.cordovabay55plus.org

CB55+ Board Of Directors 2016/2017 EXECUTIVE Dave Docherty President/Governance 658-8303 Louise Parton Vice Pres /Governance 658-8462 Stew Arnold Secretary/Governance 721-2870 Chris Carter Treasurer/Governance 658-3517 DIRECTORS Doris Brix Services/Volunteers 479-7420 Andrea Lindsay Services/Office 477-4577 Helen Maxwell Programs/Travel 658-0794 Rikki Bowman Programs/Groups 382-6197 Velma Minckler Services/Membership 658-8987 Mike Mooney Services/Facility 658-4801 Tom Wood Director at Large 477-1682 Sue Williams Director at Large 361-6647 Von Bishop Director at Large 477-6206

VOLUNTEERINGWe appreciate our amazing volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please contact Doris at (250)479-7420 or [email protected].









CB55 + Weekly Activity Schedule (Check website for updates - http://cordovabay55plus.org)

SEPT.2016

Seaside Courtyard Studio Cafe/Lounge

Off-Site

Monday am Men’s Fitness 8:30 - 9:25 Women’s Fitness 9:30-10:30 iPad Beg. 10:45 - 12:15 Sept. 12

Bridge Group 9:00 - 11:00

Hot Shots 10:00-11:30 Badminton Hall

pm Osteofit 1:30 - 2:30 iPad Inter. 1:30 - 2:30 - Sept. 12 Hatha Yoga 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Sept. 12 - Oct. 30

Art Group 1:30 - 4:00 Art Course - Sept. 26

Digital Photo Group, 1st & 3rd Mon. 1:00 - 2:30

Pickle ball 3:00 - 5:00 McMinn Park (weather dependent)

Tuesday am Drop-In Speaker Program 10:00 - 11:30

pm Chair Yoga 2:00 - 2:45, Sept. 27 - Nov. 1

Gentle Yoga 3:00 - 4:00, Sept. 27 - Nov. 1

Family History , 1st Tues., 1:00 - 3:00 Poker Group, 2nd Tues. 2:00 - 4:00 Dominoes, 3rd Tues.1:30 -3:00 Book Club, 4th Tues.1:30-3:30

Pickle Ball 1:30 - 3:30 Saanich Commonwealth Place

Wednesday am Men’s Fitness 8:30 - 9:30 Osteofit 10:00 - 11:00 Ukulele Group 11:00 - 12:00

Blue Heron Cafe Lunch 11:30 - 12:45

pm Bridge Group 1:00 - 4:00

Studio Group 1:00 - 4:00

Cribbage 1:00 - 3:00

Thursday am Women’s Fitness 9:30 - 10:30 Zumba Gold, 11:00 - 12:00, Sept. 15 - Oct. 27

Board Meeting 10:00 - 12:00 Sept. 8

pm Blue Heron Singers Set-up 12:00 - 2:30 Blue Heron Singers 2:30 - 4:00 Hatha Yoga 7:15 - 8:15 pm, Sept. 29 - Nov. 3

Friday am Line Dancing 10:00 - 11:15, Sept. 16 - Oct. 28

Hiking Group - Lochside Park 8:50 - 12:00 Walking with Dogs 9:15 -11:30

pm On the Go Again 1:30 - 3:30 Mah Jong 1:30 - 4:00

Sunday pm Gentle Yoga 2:00 - 3:00, Sept. 25 Oct. 30

Sunday Games, 3rd Sun., 1:00 - 3:00





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