HONOURING OUR HONOURARY MEMBERS General Meeting · Roger Ritchot [email protected] 250-478-6865 1st...

General Meeting Thursday, April 4

1:00 p.m. Food Bank Day

All members are urged to attend

55+ Activity Centre OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRIDAY

8:30 a.m.- 3:30 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 April 2019

CENTRE CLOSURES Friday, April 19 -

Monday, April 22, incl. Easter Holiday

HONOURING OUR HONOURARY MEMBERS

On March 10th we held our 4th Honourary Tea for our Honourary members who are 90+ years of age.

Great afternoon, the sun was shining, food was fabulous, entertainment enjoyed by all. Betty Smith greeted all with warm words, of honourary members being an inspiration to all. Marilyn Elbourne was our programme MC and Ann Appleton read two humorous readings appropriate to our honourary members.

Madeline Andrews and her singers led a sing-along with songs we all knew, and John Stonehouse was at the piano playing background music. Jean Vesey and her helpers put on a wonderful tea with homemade sweets by Isobel Hoffmann.

This year we offered rides to honourary members without transportation; this offer was very successful.

After being part of all past 4 teas, we look forward to another special tea next year. Lori & Rita

The Ramblers

Apr 04: Brodick/Lambrick Parks Apr 11: Colquitz Creek from Lindsay Apr 18: Anderson Hill Apr 25: Knockan Hill/Strawberry Vale

May 02: Mt. Tolmie/Finnerty Garden/ Mystic Vale May 09: Cedar Hill/Playfair Park May 16: Government House/Moss Rocks May 23: Latoria Creek This activity is suitable for members able and interested in walking 5 - 6.5 km, sometimes on hilly and/or rough trails.

The Stragglers

Apr 02: Ida Lake/Florence Lake Apr 09: Ogden Point Apr 16: William Head/Ron Weir/ Pearson College trails Apr 23: Cuthbert Holmes Apr 30: Mill Creek Park

May 07: View Royal walkabout

These walks are for members who wish to walk no more than 3 km on easy terrain.

Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre April 2019

Meet 8:50 - 9:10 am Bus Cost $2.50 Depart 9:15 am Return 11:30 to 11:45 am

Yvonne Millar 250-857-1964

Registration from 9:30 - 9:50 am Bus leaves @ 10:00 am Bus Cost $2.50 Janice Hilderman 250-294-2855

“Let’s Do It” Bus Trips

Sat, Apr 13: Cowichan Artisans Studio Tour Lunch at Doghouse Restaurant Depart: 9:30 am Rt’n approx 4:00 pm Cost: $14.00 Lunch NOT included

Wed, Apr 24: The Raptors Tour Tour and flying demonstrations of these majestic birds. Must be able to walk a short trail. Lunch at Shipyard Restaurant in Maple Bay. Depart: 9:30 am Rt’n approx 3:30 pm Cost: $25.00 Lunch NOT included

Wed, May 08: Chemainus Theatre - “The Foreigner” Award-winning comedy. At a lodge, Charlie pretends he can’t speak English to avoid social interactions, causing some hilarious predicaments. Depart: 10:00 am Rtn approx 5:45 pm Cost: $90.00 incl. Buffet, Show, Bus, & gratuities. Tickets close April 24th

Wed, May 15: Mystery Tour Enjoy country roads and the seaside. Fine drink included Depart: 10:00 am Rtn approx 4:00 pm Cost: $11.00 Lunch NOT included

Wed, May 29: Qualicum Shop and Stroll Visit the Boutiques and Antique shops in the village. Lunch at Qualicum Beach Inn. Depart: 9:00 am Rtn approx 6:00 pm Cost: $16.00 Lunch NOT included

Wed, Jun 19: Chemainus Theatre - “Mama Mia” A smash-hit musical. Sophie is to be married and wants to find the father she never knew to give her away. She brings 3 potential birth fathers to a Greek island, bringing her Mother face to face with her past. Depart: 10:00 am Rtn approx 5:45 pm Cost: $97.00 incl. Buffet, Show, Bus, & gratuities. Tickets close June 5th.

Purchase Tickets early to save disappointment.

For ticket availability, ask Reception staff NOTE DIFFERENT DEPARTURE TIMES

SUNDAY DINNER

Sunday, April 28: James Bay Inn

Buy $3.50 non-refundable bus ticket and sign up at Reception.

Info: Jean Hess 778-265-8203 [email protected]


2019/20 Executive

2019/20 Board of Directors

Committees 2018/19

Important Contacts 2018/19

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

DON’T SHARE YOUR BUGS AND YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS WILL

THANK YOU

President: Space Allotment, Bus Committee

Roger Ritchot [email protected]

250-478-6865

1st Vice Pres: Policy & Procedure, Photography, Computers, Volunteer Management

Andi Hardy [email protected]

250-882-4919

2nd Vice Pres: Membership, Crafts, Table Games, Quilting, Canada Comfort

Pat Ford [email protected]

250-478-4387

Secretary: Minutes, Correspondence, Bingo

Ken Waldron [email protected]

250-361-8450

Treasurer: Finance, Inventory, Purchasing

Ruth Reynolds [email protected]

250-388-9089

Past President: Library, Exercise

Betty Smith [email protected]

250-590-8113

Kitchen, Entertainment, Bar

Tom Colgrave [email protected]

250-888-7265

Music, Dance, Games, Learning Groups (including Languages)

Rene Lagimodiere

[email protected]

250-857-3722

Woodworking, Lapidary, Power Tools, Stained Glass, Wood Carving, Outside Decks, Safety & Security

Dave Mollison [email protected]

250-886-0054

Stage, Light & Sound, Theatre

Cole Clark [email protected]

250-507-6081

Reception, Special Events, Arts

Charlotte Adams [email protected]

250-478-4982

Entertainment Ruth Reynolds 250-388-9089

Finance Ruth Reynolds 250-388-9089

Fundraising TBA

Reception Linda Bailey 250-478-0560

Policies Andi Hardy 250-882-4919

Safety and Security Dave Mollison 250-886-0054

Special Events Kathy Robertson 250-391-7687

Volunteer Management

Woodwork Shop Judy Yakimovich 250-474-5091

Arts Vacant

Bar Manager Bruce Hawkes 250-642-3909

Bingo Joyce Nault 250-915-3488

Bus Driver Coordinator Mike Boutilier 250-589-0326

Bus Maintenance/Operations

Michael Seal 250-479-6772

Decorating Paul Turcotte 250-885-5120

Donations-Brick Wall Marilyn Fuller 250-478-2191

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

JdF Singers Madeline Andrews 250-474-1660

Kitchen/Food Services Sheral Emerson 250-888-8205

Library Ona Henderson 250-478-1681

Newsletter – Expressions Charlotte Adams 250-478-4982

Ombudsman Evelyn Schumacher 250-391-1819

Publicity Control (Inside)

Pam Hopkins 250-727-6167

Showcase Marylou Starkey 250-474-7752

Space Allocations Jean Vesey 250-474-4401

April 2019 Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre

THEATRE OUTINGS

Theatre Lovers, mark your calendars and get your tickets for our upcoming shows. As usual, the bus leaves from the Centre and returns you back after the show, no worries about parking. How lovely is that: friends to go with and no parking problems!

Friday, April 26: Another great play at Langham Court. Quartet is a charming, funny and poignant tale of four ageing opera singers. Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred reside in a magnificent retirement home for musicians and the rumour circling the halls is that a star is about to become a resident. Jean arrives and old rivalries resurface, secrets are revealed and chaos unfolds, but in true theatrical tradition… the show must go on! A celebration of the sunset years and the hilarity of growing old disgracefully. You may have seen the movie…. now see the original!

Date: April 26 Tickets: $29.00. Tickets now on sale until April 12th Bus departs: 6:45 pm Performance starts at 8:00 pm

Friday, May 24: St Luke’s Players is putting on another fun performance. This time it’s Things My Mother Taught Me. A story about Olivia and Cabe who have just driven halfway across the country to start a new life together. Both sets of parents are going to visit! Can a two bedroom apartment contain all the love, laughs, worry and wisdom? A funny and touching look at inter-generational relationships. This play has just about everything you'd want in a romantic comedy, all wrapped up with an appreciate-your-mother message.

Date: May 24 Tickets: $24.00. Tickets now on sale until May 11th.

Bus departs: 6:30 pm

Performance starts at 7:30 pm

BEGINNER FRENCH CLASS

Start your week with a blast of “Francais”

“Very Uplifting!”

We work with amusing stories, games and more while getting those language gears in order.

You are welcome to come and try out the class.

Monday 8:45 to 9:45 am Room 201


BEADS & CARDS

Aaah, finally springtime! I don’t know about you, but I sure felt like this was a long winter.

The Beads and Card group have been keeping busy teaching each other all sorts of different card and bead work. What a great group!

We would like to thank everyone for their support when we had our mini craft sale last month. We were selling items even before we had finished setting up the table. That is awesome!

We are continuing to make more cards and jewelry. If you are looking for a special card we are sure to have it. Cards are only $4 each - such a deal.

Stop by Room 201 any Tuesday morning between 9 am and 11 am. Any one of us can help you.

TTFN Darlene Wright Beads and Cards group

GOLF

Golf will begin on Thursday, April 4th for all you wanna be golfers - while having fun and socializing at a well manicured course.

Tee-off is at 9 am at the Juan de Fuca 9-hole, par 3 course, located below the Seniors Centre.

As for our Seniors, don’t be intimidated, as we only count to six (6) on each hole. No matter if you are experienced or an amateur, we are there for you. Juan de Fuca golf course prices are very reasonable (just over $100.00 for 11 games) which are summer rates. The course is always well maintained.

We will be knocking balls around this course throughout the summer and usually finish sometime in September. By the way, there are no “Tiger Woods” playing with us. For further information, please contact Fred Parker at 250 642-4853, [email protected], or Jim Gregg at 250 474-3274, [email protected]

Computer Drop-in (Don Wilkes, 250-474-3325): Thursdays @ 8:30 am, Small Lounge, Windows

10, acquisition, basic use, programs, security, email, internet, problems… (Apple/Android gear,

maybe) ** Interested in assembling a memoir/genealogy book?


EXPRESSIONS DEADLINE

All class leaders are welcome to submit articles for the Expressions about their class. The next edition will be for May 2019. The deadline for submissions to the May 2019 Expressions is April 17, 2019. If you have any questions, please call Charlotte Adams @ 250-478-4982 or email the Expressions team at [email protected]. Please submit your article via this email address.

DINNER & SHOW

Saturday, April 13th

Musical Entertainment by Andy McCormick

$15.00

Bar: 5:30 pm

Dinner: 6:00 pm

Entertainment: 7:30 pm

Tickets now on sale

Ticket sales close 3:00 pm April 8th

TOONIE BIN Thanks to the 10 ladies that came out to wrap the gifts on Friday. Everyone had a great time. We are still in need of donations. Please, no clothes, shoes, toiletries, perfumes, pictures or picture frames. We love knitted scarves and toques for all ages. Our next wrapping session will be in June, so if you are interested, contact me, as the more the merrier. Thank You, Pat Ford [email protected] or 250 478-4387


REMEMBER TO USE OUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER AT THE CO-OP FOR GAS

By getting your gas at the Co-op and using our membership number, you will be benefitting the Centre, as at the end of the year the Centre will receive a dividend cheque based on what has been spent on fuel for our bus and by the members who have purchased gas at the Co-op.

PLEASE USE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER 68956

BROADWAY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS

SPRING VARIETY SHOW PRESENTED BY

JUAN DE FUCA PLAYERS

GUEST APPEARANCES BY SOME OF OUR

JUAN DE FUCA

DANCERS AND SINGERS

SATURDAY, MAY 11TH

TWO SHOWINGS: 1:30 PM AND 7:00 PM

TICKETS $8.00

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 11th

DOORS OPEN HALF HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWTIME

SUPPORTED BY THE JUAN DE FUCA STAGE, LIGHT AND SOUND CREW

Quilting News Quilting with Marilyn

Well, here we are three (3) months into 2019….Wow!!! We have had a busy time so far this year with plans for more items for the Spring and Christmas Sales, Quilt Retreats and the list goes on. All the Quilt classes joined together for a one day sew-in and we had a great time. There were four options and everyone of those options was seen that Sunday. There were two different quilt patterns, one tube floor mat and the option to do ‘your own thing’. The Auditorium was full of very industrious quilters. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, ate a lot and sewed a lot. Couldn’t ask for a better day. In April we have the Spring Sale in the Front Hall, the completion of the Raffle quilt for the Centre, and there is the quilt show at Eagle Ridge put on by the Westshore Quilters Guild. All of this before Easter. The last part of April sees some travelling quilters come home and others going off on new adventures. What a group…….and hard to know who is planning what next. That is part of the fun of being at this stage of life - how very lucky we are. We are in room 202 on Wednesday from 9 am to 9 pm and Thursday from 12:30 pm to 9 pm. Drop in and see us. We would love to tell you all about our projects, our UFOs, our HSTs and our PHDs. There may be a lot of us, or there may be only a few at the moment you visit, but come in and we will introduce you to our world. Marilyn Fuller “Old quilters never die, they just go to pieces!”


JUAN DE FUCA SINGERS

Take a “Sentimental Journey” with The Juan de Fuca Singers

Thursday, April 18th, 1:00 pm This will be a varied program of solos, readings and novelty numbers with songs that will bring back many memories. You won’t want to miss this afternoon $1:00 Tea/Coffee and Birthday Cake


SCENT-FREE

A gentle reminder that our Centre is a “Scent-Free” zone. Many of our members are allergic to some of the ingredients in various perfumes, body lotions, hair products, aftershave products, laundry products, etc. Some of these members have had to leave a class and/or the Centre because another member is wearing a strong-scented product. Please consider your fellow members and abstain from using these products while at our Centre.

DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?

11th Anniversary

Friday, April 5th

$10.00

Dinner 6:00 pm Dancing 7:30 pm

Dinner, snacks, bar open Purchase tickets at reception - now on sale

Drop-ins for dance only can be purchased at the door for $5.00

MAY BRIDGE SOCIAL

Saturday, May 4th

$10.00

Doors open at 3:00 pm Play commences at 4:00 pm

Our first barbecue of the season: 5:30 pm

Tickets on Sale April 1st

Due to high demand this is a members only event


DINNER DANCE

THE CITY SLICKERS

Dance to Classic Rock

Saturday, May 25th

$15.00

Bar: 5:30 pm

Dinner: 6:00 pm

Entertainment: 7:15 pm

Tickets on sale April 29th Ticket sales close 3:00 pm May 21st

TRIVIA NITE

The next Trivia Nite will be on Saturday, May 18th. Come and join us for an evening of challenging questions posed by our Trivia Guru, John Stonehouse. All players move a number of times throughout the event so there are no stacked teams, giving everyone an equal chance.

At the halfway point, we will be having a dinner of barbecued burgers and salads. The bar will be open and there will be cash prizes. Doors open at 3:30 and play commences at 4:00.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, April 1st at Reception. Price is $10. Members only until April 22nd, at which time tickets for nonmember guests may be purchased. Think you know it all - come to the Trivia Nite and prove it!!

BABY HATS

Thank you to those who have donated knitted baby hats for the hospitals. I have new patterns and some more wool, so if you are interested, give me a shout.

Thanking you in advance. Pat Ford [email protected] 250-478-4387

APRIL 2019

Thursday Afternoon Social 1:00 pm - Tea, Coffee, and a goodie

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 Ruth Reynolds. You can contact her by phone 250-388-9089 or e-mail her at [email protected]

11

Container Gardening Tea/Coffee

18

Birthday Celebration Juan de Fuca Singers

Cake/Tea/Coffee

04

General Meeting Food Bank Day

Tea/Coffee

25 Real Bingo

Mystery Prizes Tea/Coffee


Birthday Celebration Day

In your Birthday month, join us on our Thursday

Birthday Celebration Day at 1:00 pm. Be sure to

sign up in the “Birthday Book” at the door so we

can acknowledge your special day. Enjoy a piece

of birthday cake with others who are also

celebrating their Birthday that month.

March Birthdays

“DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?”

April 5, 2019 May 3, 2019

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.


LEARN TO NORDIC POLE WALK

INCREASE your level of FITNESS ...IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE ...BE ENCOURAGED!!!

at the Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre, in just 3 easy lessons with Valerie Millard, Nordixx Canada Certified Instructor

(business cards available at Reception, in class file)

on THURSDAY, April 4, 11, 18, 2019

@ 10:30am – 11:30am All you need is a good pair of walking shoes ...Nordic Poles are provided

PLEASE BE SURE TO DRESS FOR THE WEATHER!!! NOTE: Class size is limited to 10 MEMBERS so, to ensure that you don't miss out...

Please make sure to Contact Valerie BEFORE the first class to reserve your spot and to find out where we’ll be meeting for Registration & your 1st Lesson:

either @ [email protected] or, by phone/text @ 250-661-6155

CRAFT SALE IN THE HALL

Welcome Spring! Finally the snow is melting and we are getting ready for Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Please come and support our Centre at our Crafts, Ceramics and Quilting Sale in the Front Hall on Thursday April 11th and Friday, April 12th. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm both days.

See you there! Carol Wright 250 479-2873

GAMES DAYS

Saturday, April 13th at 12:30 pm

Saturday, May 11th at 12:30 pm

Friends and family welcome


Crib Tournament

Friday, April 26th

7:00 p.m.

$4.00

Welcome to bring family

and friends

SPRING CONCERT

Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 pm

The Juan de Fuca Community Orchestra

$8.00

Wonderful Music

Appies to follow

Tickets on sale April 8th


DINNER DANCE

Saturday, April 27th

Dance to the Music of “The Distractions”

zz standards & light dinner music — dance to rock, soul, & blues

Bar: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm Dance: 7:15 pm

$15.00

Tickets now on sale Ticket sales close 3:00 pm April 23rd

TUESDAY GOLF

Come join the fun and golf at Green Acres Golf Course. We meet at 9:00 am on Tuesdays starting in April, weather permitting. Green Acres is a short par 3 course located at 3970 Metchosin Road in Metchosin. There is a large sign on Metchosin Road, making it easy to find. We make up teams when we arrive and enjoy a beverage together after golf. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone. For more information contact Jean Weir 250 474-7146 or [email protected]


Juan de Fuca LAWN BOWLING

Open House for Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowling will be held on

April 13th, 14th & 20th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Located behind the Q Centre Arena in Colwood. All ages welcome.

Our club is hosting two big tournaments this summer. The B.C. Provincial Fours (4’s) July 5- 7, and the Canadian Youth Championships August 6 - 10. Come out and throw a few bowls and bring a friend. You both may get hooked. All you need is flat soled shoes. We have both recreational (drop in) and competitive leagues. Lawn bowling is played from May to the end of September 7 days a week. Lessons are given. Please note that JdF Lawn Bowls is not affiliated with our Senior Centre and a separate membership fee applies. For further information contact: Georgie Arndt 250 478-9149

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

IT PAYS TO HAVE OUR OWN DJ

A big thank you to Roger Richot, who saved the day on Saturday, March 23rd when the band for our dinner dance was a “no show”. In record time, Roger stepped in and provided a great evening of dance music. Thanks, Roger. It was a lot of fun!


DATES TO REMEMBER FOR APRIL & MAY 2019

BINGO

Bingo every Friday from 12:30 - 3:00 pm on days the Centre is open. Come have fun and try your luck.

Apr 04 General Meeting Food Bank Day

Thu 1:00 pm May 02 General Meeting Food Bank Day

Thu 1:00 pm

Apr 05 Do You Want To Dance? Dinner/Dance 11th Anniversary

Fri Dinner 6:00 Dance 7:30

May 03 Do You Want to Dance

Fri 7:30 pm

Apr 06 Bridge Social Sat 3:00 pm May 04 Bridge Social Sat 3:00 pm

Apr 11 Craft Sale in the Hall 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

May 08 Juan de Fuca Orchestra

Wed 7:30 pm

Apr 11 Container Gardening Thu 1:00 pm May 09 Make a Teacup Flower Arrangement Bring own teacup

Thu 1:00 pm

Apr 12 Craft Sale in the Hall 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

May 11 Games Day Sat 12:30 pm

Apr 13 Games Day Sat 12:30 pm May 11 Broadway Has Gone to the Dogs JdF Players

Sat 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm

Apr 13 Dinner Show Andrew McCormick

Sat 5:30/6:00/ 7:30 pm

May 16 Birthday Celebration RCMP re Fraud

Thu 1:00 pm

Apr 18 Birthday Celebration JdF Singers

Thu 1:00 pm May 17 Crib Tournament Fri 7:00 pm

Apr 19 to Apr 22

Centre Closed Easter

Friday to Monday, inclusive

May 18 Dinner and Trivia with John Stonehouse

Sat Doors 3:30 pm Play 4:00 pm

Apr 26 Crib Tournament Fri 7:00 pm May 23 Sooke Dancers Thu 1:00 pm

Apr 27 Dinner Dance The Distractions

Sat 5:30/6:00/ 7:15 pm

May 25 Dinner Dance City Slickers

Sat 5:30/6:00/ 7:15 pm

May 30 Musical Bingo With Roger

Thu 1:00 pm

Apr 25 Real Bingo Mystery Prizes

Thu 1:00 pm May 20 Centre Closed - Victoria Day

All Day

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