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The original Luddite was Ned Ludd,the eighteenth century English

laborer who smashed technologicallyadvanced factory equipment. He did itin protest against the thousands of lostjobs caused by the new labour-savingtextile machines. His actions spurredon a nationwide, and some pontiffssay, an international uprising amongthe working class.

Is there a Ned in you? That is tosay, given the rise of today’s hand-held device (HHD) technology, are youthinking like a Luddite? Have youconsidered grabbing a HHD fromsomebody’s texting thumbs andsmashing it? You know what I’m say-ing: there they are waddling into trafficlike a colony of glassy-eyed penguinstransfixed to their technology, thumbsa flicking. Of course you have. Even ifyou’re a penguin yourself, you’vethought about doing it, but there’sa rub.

It’s inescapable. Boomers, andincreasingly their senior parents, aretaking hold of these new technologiesin steadily increasing numbers. Statsindicate that collectively nearly 80 per

cent of Canadian boomers and seniorshave cell phones which are hand-helddevices capable of holding a multitudeof apps.

The apparent gap between the well-to-do educated, and the less affluentchallenged by health and disabilities,boomers and seniors, seems to benarrowing. If market indicators arecorrect, as unit costs continue toplummet, most of the third world will

be wired by HHDs by 2016 (Africa inpoint).

Aside from the affordability factor,why are we all so willing to becomeglassy-eyed penguins?

There’s an affordable HHD app fornearly every concern, from personalhealth monitoring (voiced medicationreminders and monitors that warn ofan impending heart attack or seizure);personal security (voice activated 911or private life line); family interactionby text, voice or Skype (often the onlyguaranteed way for an older person togetting in real time contact with an off-spring and grandchildren); showing offpictures of the grand kids (a virtuallibrary wall of photo albums in yourhand); finding appointment locations(for the directionally challenged olderperson); and personal on-line research

(related to aging and health issues).The list of apps is seemingly endless.

HHD's come in a wide variety ofsizes from the common Smartphoneand iPhone to a slightly larger tabletthat slips into one’s purse or jacketpocket. If a boomer or senior has avision or eye-hand mobility problem,on-screen keyboards and icons can beenhanced; even interfaced with muchlarger flat screen televisions, which areslowly evolving into a personal com-puter (PC). These various devices canbe integrated and seamless. Apple hasmade remarkable inroads in thisregard with its iOS mobility manage-ment solution.

Luddites of the world, it looks likethis technology you’ll just have to hateto love. And no, you will not transforminto a waddling penguin. I promise. ■

“Stats indicate thatcollectively nearly80 per cent ofCanadian boomersand seniors havecell phones whichare hand-helddevices capable ofholding a multitudeof apps.”

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On August 26, the largest ever teamof Manitoba senior athletes (155) ven-tured to Alberta to prove “you're nevertoo old for FUN & Games!”

This year, the biannual Canada 55+Games was hosted by StrathconaCounty, Alberta from Wednesday,August 27 to Saturday, August 30.The Canada 55+ Games is a first-classsporting event that brings togetherover 2000 senior athletes from all overthe nation for healthy competition andsocial camaraderie. Team Albertaalone will be 800 strong!

The guiding mission statement of thegames is to influence personal behaviorand social supports that encouragehealthy, active living for older adults inCanada. Manitoba’s Team Manager,Lois Dudgeon of Morden, states that“fun, fitness and friendship” is the slo-gan both the administration and partic-ipants live by. “Athletes come to thegames to reconnect with old friends orto make new ones within the spirit offriendly competition. It really is fourFUN-filled days of friendly competition.”

Familiar sports like golf, curling, icehockey and slo-pitch are featuredalongside other activities like cribbage,horseshoes and scrabble for a total of22 events. The variety ensures thatevery senior, regardless of their fitness

level, will be able to participate.Pickleball which is the fastest growingsport among the 55+ crowd is alsomaking it's debut at this years' Games.

Team Manitoba 2014 was announcedfollowing the Manitoba 55 Plus Games

qualifier, held June 17-19 in Neepawa,MB. Nearly 1000 Manitobans partici-pated in the local event built on thesame principles of the Canada 55+Games. Team Manitoba’s uniforms aregenerously sponsored by HomesteadManitoba out of Winnipeg.

Athletes at the 2014 ManitobaGames ranged in age from 55 to 90plus!! John Houlden, 90, of Winnipeg,won a Bronze medal in men’s 70+,400m track. His daughter, GraceAtkins, won Gold in the women’s 60+,200m, 400m, 800m and 3000m races.

Team Manitoba will enjoy OpeningCeremonies with an Athletes Parade, abanquet and fireworks during theWednesday to Saturday event. Partici-pants will also be treated to additionalcultural activities including a PublicArt Tour and live music from localtalent such as The Alberta CountryLegends. The next host community willalso be announced at the closing cere-monies. Manitoba last hosted theCanada 55+ Games in 2006 at thecommunity of Portage la Prairie.

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90-year-old John Houldon and his60-year-old daughter, Grace Atkins,came home with medals in track atthe Manitoba 55 Plus Games.

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As an aging Boomer who loves to'freelance' in his pyjamas, I am heavilydependent on the 'digital' Gods that weall must answer to now. I prepare andrecord a newscast five mornings a week.It can be heard on CJNU, 93.7 FM atabout 7.15 am and 8.15 am, Mondaythrough Friday.

Many 'digital' gadgets make all thispossible. By far the most important ofthem is e-mail. Without it, most of whatI do would simply not happen. In addi-tion to the daily news and my Currie'sCorner commentaries which many ofyou read in Senior Scope, I do a varietyof other writing and voice projects. Allof them are transmitted to their desti-nation by e-mail.

Thirty years ago I hosted a programthat was syndicated on several radio sta-tions in western Canada. It had to berecorded on reel to reel tape, and tapedubs had to be made for each of my'subscribers'. They were mailed out eachweek by Canada Post. We've come a verylong way in a relatively short span oftime, but inevitably there will be 'glitch-es' in all of this wonderful technology.

When my e-mail goes down, as it hasa few times this year, I am at the mercyof anonymous people who answer callsat 'help desks'. Sometimes I have to waitwhat seems like an eternity for my callto be answered. During the wait, anoth-er anonymous recorded voice frequent-ly repeats what most of us suspect isone of the most outrageous lies we willever hear. They say “Your call is impor-tant to us”. They also inform us that“This call may be recorded for quality

control purposes”. I spent one half dayworking in a call centre years ago. I'llsave the story for another time, butbelieve me when I say, it was about thelongest half day of my entire life. Theseare not wonderful jobs. Yet remarkably,the people who take my calls are mostoften wonderfully helpful and incrediblypatient. Most of them are also extreme-ly courteous. I'm sure there are timeswhen that's not always easy, given thefrustration that the customer at theother end of the line is feeling.

At least it now seems that ours tothese people are mostly answered inCanada now, rather than far awayplaces like India or the Philippines.

Not surprisingly, we remember thereally bad experiences with the helpdesk. A couple of months ago my e-mailwent down for more than 24 hours.I deal with Manitoba's largest internetservice provider. They used to be ourpublicly-owned telephone system. Some-how they managed to delete my e-mailaccount completely. The 'fixer' on thehelp desk was not one of the warm andfuzzy ones.

I had the distinct impression thatmy problem was the last thing hewanted to deal with that day. Near theend of the conversation, when theproblem was almost fixed but not com-pletely, I asked him to give me hisname. The line immediately went dead.He had decided that I was not worthtalking to any longer, and he hung upon me. I called back and got one of thegood ones, and they helped me com-plete the fix very quickly.

I tried without success to pursue acomplaint against the genius who hadhung up the phone. I also thought abouttyping out a detailed account of whathappened and sending it to the CEO ofthe company. I decided not to because Iwas exhausted and upset by the wholeprocess. I somehow knew that writing itall down would probably only make mefeel worse as I re-lived the experience.

I tell this story as a 67 year old manwith what I think is an above averageunderstanding of the digital technology.I cannot begin to imagine what it mustbe like for someone of a similar age whodecides to cross the bridge into the dig-ital world for the first time.

I get a similar sense of bewildermentwhen I take my vehicle to a garage tosolve a problem I know nothing about.The service person asks “Did you tryreleasing the thing-a-me-jig, and press-ing down on the whose-it?” I haveabsolutely no idea what they're talkingabout, and it shows. None of us wantsto be made to look stupid.

More and more as the technologyevolves, the BOOMERS who are sup-posed to possess some measure of 'wis-dom', are totally helpless, and totallydependent on folks who are not mucholder than our grandchildren.

Please, please .. be gentle and kind.

Roger Currie is a writer and broad-caster who joined the digital worldin 1995. He writes regularly forSenior Scope, and he heard onCJNU, 93.7 FM.

Calls are “recorded for quality control”,but service does not improve By Roger Currie

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TFSA grows tax-freeIf you are a resident of Canada and

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There’s also good news for anyonewho receives federal income-testedbenefits and credits such as Old AgeSecurity – your eligibility for these ben-efits won’t be affected by money youkeep in or withdraw from your TFSA.

The power of flexibilityA TFSA provides you with several

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Your guide to the Tax-FreeSavings Account (TFSA)

Who is eligible?

• Canadian residents, 18 years of ageor older.What is the contribution limit?

• $5,500 per person per year (5,000per person per year prior to 2013).

• Contribution room accumulatesand carries forward.

• Withdrawals from a TFSA increasecontribution room for the followingyear.

• Contributions start at age 18 andcontinue past age 71 (unlike anRRSP).

What are the main tax considerations?

• Contributions grow and can bewithdrawn at any time and for anypurpose without incurring tax.

• You are not taxed on interest, divi-dends or capital gains earned insidethe TFSA.

• Withdrawals from a TFSA are notconsidered to be income and do notimpact your eligibility for otherFederal government programs.

• Contributions are not tax-deductible for income tax purposes.

What can I put into my TFSA?A TFSA is more than just a savings

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Who can benefit from a TFSA?All Canadians;

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The 5 Do’s and Don’ts1. Don’t go over the maximum

contribution amount

This is the maximum you’re allowedto contribute to a tax-free savingsaccount since they were launched in2009. It applies to people who were atleast 18 years old that year.

2009 - $5,0002010 - $5,0002011 - $5,0002012 - $5,0002013 - $5,5002014 - $5,500

So if you don’t yet have a TFSA andyou were born before 1992 and were aCanadian resident for tax purposessince 2009, you can contribute a totalof $31,000.

If you’re at the maximum total con-tribution amount and you go over theallotted amount per year, the CanadaRevenue Agency will impose a tax ofone per cent per month for each month(or part of a month) that the excessmoney is in the account. You’ll keepgetting taxed until you withdraw theexcess amount, or if it’s absorbed byextra contribution room in later years.

2. Do keep track of yourcontribution room each yearKeep track of your how much con-

tribution room you have through thefinancial institution holding the TFSA– it will report your contributions andwithdrawals.

3. Don’t go over the total contribu-tion allowance if you open morethan one TFSAYou are allowed to open more than

one TFSA, but the total contributionsto all accounts is the same as it wouldbe if you only had one account (i.e.$31,000 if you’ve reached the maxi-mum amount each year up to 2014).

4. Do fill out the proper tax formsif you go over the maximumFor any year you need to pay the one

per cent tax because of an excess TFSAamount, you must complete and file twoforms by June 30 of the year followingthe calendar year in which the tax arose.

Those papers are Form RC243, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Return,and Form RC243-SCH-A, Schedule A -Excess TFSA Amounts.

5. Don’t replace TFSA contributionsthat you’ve withdrawn until thenext calendar year

This is where many people getconfused.

Withdrawals from your TFSA don’treduce the total amount of contribu-tions you’ve already made for theyear—so think of that $5,500 per year(as of 2013) as the total amount youcan put in for the calendar year, nomatter what you take out.

So if in January 2014, you have aTFSA with the maximum total contri-bution of $31,000, and you decide towithdraw $6,000 in June 2014, youhave to wait until at least January 1,2015 to replace the $6,000. If you do itbefore then, you will be taxed one percent by the Canada Revenue Agencyuntil you withdraw that extra cash.

It’s a great opportunity to save foryour goals and save tax. Call me todayto discover the many ways a TFSAcould benefit you. ■

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1 ”Budget 2008: Responsible Leadership, Tax-FreeSavings Account”, Government of Canada, February 26,2008.

2 “5 do’s and don’ts of tax free savings accounts” ErikaTucker Global news August 11, 2014.

3 “Thousands run afoul of TFSA withdrawal rule”Canadian Press August 11, 2014.This is a general source of information only. It is not intend-ed to provide personalized tax, legal or investment advice,and is not intended as a solicitation to purchase securities.Shirley Hill is solely responsible for its content. For moreinformation on this topic or any other financial matter,please contact an Investors Group Consultant.Commissions, fees and expenses may be associated withmutual fund investments. Read the prospectus beforeinvesting. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, values changefrequently and past performance may not be repeated.GICs issued by Investors Group Trust Co Ltd., and/orother non-affiliated GIC issuers.


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Located at 320 St. Charles Street,the Parish is one of the oldest Catholiccommunities in Manitoba. In 1855,The Hudson’s Bay Company grantedthe site for a Mission that later becameSt. Charles Catholic Church that todaystands on the scenic banks of theAssiniboine River.

Alice Spencler, a recently retiredteacher is coordinating the annualHarvest Supper this year. “I amblessed with a ready, willing and verycapable group of conveners and men-tors who give their time, energy, andexpertise to the event. They are busypulling together the necessary knowl-edge, equipment, supplies and peoplepower.”

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convenor organizes a team to handle aunique aspect of the Supper. Over 100volunteers cook 417 pounds of turkey,peel 250 pounds of potatoes, and brew700 cups of coffee and tea. Preparationsare made for 600 people and the Supperis almost always sold out.

“Each year when we start to organizethe Supper, I get a flood of volunteerswho are ready to help in any way theycan…it makes my job much easier”explains Monique Senecal, the event’svolunteer convener.

Verna Baccari, a parishioner forover 40 years, has been involved fromthe beginning. “What makes ourHarvest Supper different is that theturkey and trimmings are all home-made and the tables are set and deco-rated. We have never resorted to usingpaper plates or taking other shortcuts.We make it a special affair. ClaireLacroix, another senior parishionerhas decorated the hall for years – shereally captures the essence of a prairieharvest.”

Alice Spencler says the HarvestSupper builds community both withinthe parish and in the surroundingareas. “During the Harvest Supper, asplates are filled, coffee is poured anddeserts sliced, we observe all the vol-unteers working hard on behalf of theirparish, serving food and fellowship toour guests. We also see workers enjoy-ing each other’s company, workingtogether as a community and sharingthe experience of a job well done!”Many former St. Charles parishionersreturn annually for the Supper and tomeet up with old friends and acquain-tances.

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A Harvest Supper TraditionBy Eva Arsenault

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Can it be 25 years already? Howtime flies when you’re having fun mak-ing pizza in Stonewall!!!!!!

The Pizza Den Restaurant & Loungewill celebrate through-out the month ofSeptember.

The Pizza Den started as a PizzaTake-out and Video store and hasevolved to being a full service 50 seatrestaurant, a NEW 50 seat lounge withits own menu, and of course a fulltake-out and delivery service.

With the new Den Lounge addition,the restaurant entrance was moved tothe front of the restaurant and thisallowed for a larger waiting area. Thisalso made it possible for new dedicatedhandicap parking at the front of thebuilding near the entrance with newaccessible friendly ramp, hand rail andfront door with a push button for easyopening. In speaking with RobertMagnifico, the owner, this was impor-tant so as to address the senior’s com-ments on the difficulty of parking closeto the entrance and accessibility intothe restaurant comfortably. The reno-vations and new addition allowed forall this to happen and customer com-ments have all been positive.

Through-out the 25 years The PizzaDen has employed generations of localstudents who have all played an impor-tant role in helping the Pizza Den growin Stonewall. Many of them have grownup and are regular customers at theDen today. While some have moved onto other parts of Canada to pursue theircareers but still need their Den “Pizza

Fix” when they come home to visit.Did you know that the Pizza Den

offers the lunch and supper seniorsdiscount hour? Instead of a senior’s daywhich is common in many restaurants,the Den chose to give seniors more flex-ibility and choice by offering a lunchsenior’s hour from 11am to noon, and asenior’s supper from 4pm to 5pm. Thisgives them a 7 day senior discount.

When asked what makes the PizzaDen Pizza so good, Robert says that itstarts with the Dough made freshdaily, the special herbs & spices inmaking the sauce, the freshest of veg-etables, the selected meats, and toppedwith the finest blend of two Italian stylemozzarella cheeses, giving a fullcreamy flavour, and cooked in a stoneoven that creates The Den Pizza.Stretchy, creamy, yummy!

The menu has grown over the yearsand the pizza is now complimented by afull menu selection including localselections with pickerel from Gimlli, ourlocal Danny’s Own pulled pork andpulled turkey, and fresh buns fromFamily Foods used in the burgers, selectsandwiches and with the Fried Chicken.The BBQ Baby Back Ribs get ravereviews says Robert as does the DenJambalaya, Fresh made Lasagne,Borscht, Greek Salad, Angus Steak,Wraps and Burgers in the Restaurant tomention a few. The Lounge menuincludes such foods as Nachos,Calamari and Frickles, to complementits own full menu which is a combina-tion of some of the restaurant foods plussome lounge specialties, and of courseincluding a full selection of pizzas.

Many customers expressed an inter-est in gluten free products, and The Denintroduced Gluten free pizza, pasta,panko style crust for the pickerel andchocolate brownies within the the pastyear and they have become very popular.Many customers are now also asking forthin crust pizzas as well says Robert.

Menus can be seen on pizzaden.caTo celebrate the 25 years, The Pizza

Den Restaurant & Lounge will featurea number of activities in Septemberincluding:

EMPLOYEE PRICING TUESDAYwith 20% off all regular priced pizzawhen you dine in the restaurant orlounge for lunch and dinner.

OPEN MIC EVERYT WEDNESDAY,with Ellen, a Den staff member andlocal talent will showcase Stonewalland Area local talent in the DenLounge from 7pm to 10pm startingSeptember 3rd.

KARAOKE SATURDAY, IN THE DenLounge from 8pm to midnight startingSeptember 13th

DEN DOLLARS will also be givenout to all qualifying Den customersthrough-out September

Celebrate 25 on the 25th when youwill get a BIRTHDAY CUPCAKE withlunch and dinner in the Restaurant orlounge.

It sounds like there will be a lot hap-pening at the Pizza Den in September.

Happy Anniversary Pizza Den! ■

Norberry-GlenleeCommunity Centre willbe presenting theirfirst-ever FREE FamilyDrive-In Movie Knighton Friday, September 5at the 26 Molgat Avenuesite. Two movies will beshown on an inflatable30-foot Jumbo Screenwith surround-sound.All you have to bring is your lawnchair and blankets.

“This family event is made possiblethanks to the generous support fromCouncillor Brian Mayes, MP ShellyGlover, MLA’s Nancy Allan andTheresa Oswald as well as BostonPizza and Manitoba Hydro PowerSmart along with all the Volunteersat NGCC” said event organizerHoward Kazuska, who added “Kidsand parents are invited to vote fortheir favourite 2 movies on NGCC’sFacebook page from our 14 titlemovie list. The 2 movies with themost votes will be announced theweek leading up to the FREE FamilyDrive-In Movie Knight”.

The latest movies to vote for onFacebook are as follows: The Lego

Movie, Despicable Me 2,Cloudy with a Chance ofMeatballs 2, Mom’s NightOut, Skyfall, HungerGames Catching Fire.

How to Train yourDragon 2. The Muppets,Rio 2, Maleficent, Godzilla,Ride Along, Frozen andIronman 3.

The duet, 2 For a Songwill provide pre-movie entertainmentwith songs for everyone to enjoy. BillQuinn and James Hickerson are vet-eran performers in the music com-munity having performed acrossCanada and the US, as well as on TVand radio. They are both teachers forthe Louis Riel School Division.

Popcorn, snacks and drinks will beavailable for purchase from theCanteen all evening. Lionel theMascot from Boston Pizza will be vis-iting with the kiddies and handingout free kids meal coupons.

Gates open at 6:00 pm with the firstmovie show-time starting at sunset.

For more information, please visitnorberry-glenlee.ca or call 204-256-6654.

Robert Magnifico, owner of Pizza Den.

PIZZA DEN Restaurant & Lounge turns 25!

FREE Family Drive-In Movie Knight

Canada's doctors say “please leaveus out of it” when it comes to thedebate over eliminating some of therestrictions on smoking marijuana.They met in Ottawa this week, at theannual convention of the CanadianMedical Association. Two thirds of thedelegates approved a resolution thatbasically said smoking burning leavesof any kind, whether it's tobacco orcannabis, is not a good idea andshould not be encouraged in any way.

The politics of pot are getting more

fascinating and more dangerous everyday. Opinion polls suggest that JustinTrudeau has an excellent chance ofbecoming prime minister when we votein a general election a year from now.He is the strongest supporter of elimi-nating criminal penalties for recre-ational marijuana use.

When his dad got the top job 46years ago, he joked that he was infavour of “putting some pot in everychicken”. As Prime Minister Pierreappointed the LeDain Commission

which resolved almost nothing. TheHarper Conservatives have drawn a linein the sand, and they attack Justin asirresponsible and a dangerously badexample for Canada's children. Theytried without success to recruit doctorsto lend their expertise to an ad cam-paign, warning of the dangers. The doc-tors wisely said “no thanks, we'll pass”.

We've had medicinal marijuana inCanada for years, and there are still aton of unanswered questions aboutthat. What's an appropriate dose? Is it

as dangerous as smoking tobacco? Thedoctors point out that none of theseissues have been subjected to reliablescientific study.

Meanwhile, nothing will stop thepoliticians from getting involved itseems. The words of Tom Mulcair ofthe NDP are particularly interestingwhen it comes to the smoking of burn-ing leaves. This week he confessed tosmoking oregano as a teenager, but hesays he didn't inhale. Remember whenthey called them reefers? ■


ByRoger Currie

Currie’s CornerSmokin’ hot issue

Bow to your partner , bow to yourcorner, allemande left with a right andleft grand.

In squares of eight all across thecountry, Canadians from age 8 to 80are linking arms and do-si-doing them-selves to longer, healthier and happierlives. They’re having a blast and in theprocess, lowering their risk of heart dis-ease, diabetes, age related memoryloss, osteoporosis and depression.

With all its moving, twisting andturning, Square Dancing providesmore than the daily dose of healthy,physical activity. Remembering all thecalls keeps the mind sharp, potentiallystaving off age related memory loss.And, the companionship offered byregular Square Dancing is an answerto depression and loneliness.

Dancers will tell you, listening andexecuting the commands takes seriousconcentration, while all the movementgives your body the exercise it needs.

Square Dancing, as with any regu-lar exercise, contributes to a healthierand more independent lifestyle. If youcan walk, you can Square Dance andhave a lot of fun in the process.

Doctors know that any weight bear-ing exercise is a major benefit as oneages. Square Dancing will also help toimprove your sense of balance andcoordination thus reducing yourchance of serious falls and injury.

Regular Square Dancing will alsoboost your endurance and improvecardiac function. One could easily con-sider Square Dancing as a type ofcross training.

The physical benefits of SquareDancing are impressive, to be sure,but don’t discount its social payoff.Dancing creates a forum for socialinteraction between people. Laughingand talking between dances and at theend of the evening is a great way tomake new friends and share your lifewith others.

Most of the activities people dotoday are non-contact such as golf,tennis or bowling. Square Dancing is

unique in that it involves physical con-tact. Studies have shown that touch,in itself, can be beneficial to health.Regular touching can reduce stress,depression and improve immune sys-tem function.

People are often reluctant to join aSquare Dance club because of their per-ception of that style of dance. Let meassure you that “Modern SquareDance” is much “hipper” than what weremember from old cowboy movies.Themovements,at higher levels of dance,can be very complex and are called topopular music of our time. On any givenevening dancers will twirl across thefloor to the music of John Denver, TheBee Gee’s or Donna Somers as well assongs by The Beatles and Elvis Presley.

You say you’re tempted but notsure you’ve got what it takes? Wellrelax. Although Square Dancing mayappear complex, it is easily learned.Your “Caller” will take you throughthe process one step at a time and youwill be dancing with seasoned peoplewho are eager to help you. Andbesides, more fun is had when mis-takes are made.

So, what’s stopping you from beingpart of all the fun? There are severalclubs throughout Winnipeg and lotsmore in rural areas with lessons startin early September. Check out thiswebsite (www.squaredancemb.com) tofind a club near you or call Carole at831-8954 or Pam at 414-7637 formore information. Singles or couples ofall ages are welcome. ■


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Now is the time to perform impor-tant fall maintenance tasks to ensureyour home heating system operatesat peak efficiency during the winter.

Clean and repair leaky eavestroughsA thorough cleaning will prevent

ice and melting snow from drippingonto the natural gas meter and/orpressure regulator and freezing whenthe temperature drops. Ice on theregulator can obstruct the vent caus-ing a malfunction and allowingexcess gas to enter the home.

Ensure your carbon monoxide(CO) detector is installed properlyand is in good working condition

Accumulation of CO can resultfrom a faulty appliance, clogged chim-ney, inadequate venting, or a build-upof engine exhaust. While CO detectorsaren’t a substitute for proper installa-tion and regular equipment mainte-nance, they do provide some reassur-

ance and a CO detector can warn ofdeadly carbon monoxide in the home.Call 1-888-624-9376 for an emer-gency inspection if you suspect a COleak in your home.

Have your furnace cleanedand inspected

Regular maintenance of your fur-nace can help prevent carbon monox-ide hazards and helps to keep your nat-ural gas furnace operating at its best.Have your furnace and venting systemchecked by a qualified heating contrac-tor and keep your air filter clean. A fil-ter clogged with dust and dirt restrictsair flow, which can cause the furnace torun hotter reducing its efficiency andlife expectancy. Never keep gasoline orother combustible or flammable mate-rials such as paper, chemicals, paint,solvents or cleaning products near thenatural gas furnace as they canexplode. Even vapors leaking fromcontainers can cause an explosion.

As the seasons change, weatherconditions become more unsettled,which could result in downed powerlines. If you’re in a vehicle that hasmade contact with a downed powerline follow these tips to keep you andyour family safe:• Stay where you are as it may be

dangerous to exit the vehicle. • Back the vehicle away from con-

tact with the line (if possible). • Warn others to stay clear of the

power lines. • Contact Manitoba Hydro to de-

energize the lines.If it is absolutely necessary for you

to leave the vehicle, exit safely; do notsimply step out of the vehicle one footat a time, as your body can make apath for electricity to the ground.

To exit your vehicle safely:• Keep your feet together. • Hold your arms tightly at your

sides. • Jump without touching the vehi-

cle and ground at the same time. • With your feet together, shuffle or

hop away from the downed lineand vehicle.

Never touch a downed power line ortry to move it with any type of object.Moving power lines is extremely dan-gerous and can result in seriousinjury or death. Report all downedlines to Manitoba Hydro. Call 1-888-624-9376 (1-888-MB-HYDRO).

For more information on safetyand downed power lines, visithydro.mb.ca/safety

Fall maintenance helps ensure comfort and safety

Vehicle contact with downed power lines

Visit the Manitoba Electrical Museum

Explore the progress of electricitythrough the years while interactingwith a giant talking robot made up ofmore than 50 household appliances.Check out the 1940s kitchen and areplica of an electric streetcar. Makeyour way through the DiscoveryCentre which features a touch tableand a photo booth where you candress up as a lineman!

The Manitoba Electrical Museum &Education Centre located at 680Harrow Street (Winnipeg) in a convert-ed electrical substation, is an interac-tive experience that’s fun for people ofall ages. Come and learn how generat-ing stations are built and how to useelectricity safely.

Admission and parking are free.Hours: Monday to Thursday, 1-4 pm.

Guided tours are available byappointment. To schedule a tour, orfor more information, call 204-360-7905 or visit hydro.mb.ca/museum.

Virtual MuseumTake an online trip through the

1940s and 1950s, when the ManitobaPower Commission embarked on theambitious goal to connect 50,000farms in 10 years to the province'sgrowing electrical grid. See pictures,read and hear stories from people whowere there in the Virtual Museum ofCanada's Community Memoriesexhibit: Powering Up Rural Manitoba.

The museum is a volunteer organ-ization composed of retired membersof Manitoba Hydro and the electricalindustry.


Let your

adventurebegin!

Let your

adventurebegin!

Are you looking for excitementin your life? Are you 55+years of age? The Active LivingCoalition for Older Adults inManitoba (ALCOA-MB)challenges you to try somethingdifferent during “Active AgingWeek” Sept 21–27, 2014!

Enter the world of “Why Not?”- Be adventurous — youradventure is anything differentfrom what you normally do!Explore age-friendly activitiesin your community.

For more information onALCOA-MB, Active AgingWeek & other events visit ourwebsite at: www.alcoamb.orgor phone: 204-632-3947or toll-free: 1-866-202-6663

September 21–27 • 2014

Are you looking for excitement in yourlife? Are you tired of “same old – sameold” day in and day out? Is there a bit ofHuckleberry Finn or Alice in Wonderlandor Bilbo Baggins stuck in your sub-con-science? Well perhaps its time to letthem out of their captivity and give themsome fresh air! There is a whole world ofage-friendly adventures and experiencesthat await you if you do!

The Active Living Coalition for OlderAdults in Manitoba (ALCOA-MB) is chal-lenging any Manitoban who is 55 yearsof age or older to embrace a spirit ofadventure and enter the world of “WhyNot?” during Active Aging WeekSeptember 21-27, 2014. Once againALCOA-MB will be joining theInternational Council on Active Aging(ICAA) in promoting events and activitiesthat encourage older adults to partici-pate, and have fun. Active Aging Week isan annual celebration of opportunities toconnect people 55+ years of age to age-friendly programs, events and services intheir community that encourage them tolive healthy active lifestyles.

The 2014 theme, “Let the AdventureBegin”, represents a friendly challengeand nudge to get off your duff and trysomething new; perhaps it’s somethingyou have always wanted to do but neverhad the time - maybe it’s something thathas caught your attention, but you’rehesitant because you have never tried itbefore. Mark the dates September 21 -27, 2014 on your calendar.

During Active Aging Week start anew adventure in your life - expandyour world and explore an activity thatis a bit different from your normalactivity and possibly a bit outside yourcomfort zone. Just say to yourself, “I’mgoing to try this – I just might enjoy it– I may be good at it – and I might justkeep doing it! Allow yourself to be abeginner and challenge yourself to trysomething new. Remember, no onestarts off being excellent at anything!Your adventure is anything differentfrom what you normally do. Take theopportunity during the 2014 ActiveAging Week to commit to a personaladventure that will arouse the explorer

in you and intro-duce you to ad-v e n t u r o u sactive aging.

ALCOA-MB encourages Senior serv-ing organizations throughout Manitobato plan and host events and activitiesthat embrace the “Let the AdventureBegin” theme. Event ideas for individu-als or groups could include anythingout of your ordinary like: pickleball,

interactive hobby showcase, geo-caching, parkour for seniors, or learn toplay cribbage or a musical instrument.Check out details and planning guideson the ALCOA-MB webs i te a twww.alcoamb.org

Following Active Aging Week isSeniors’ and Elders’ Month, which iscelebrated throughout the entire monthof October. Contact the 55+ Active LivingCentre nearest you to find out whatevents they have planned for ActiveAging Week and Seniors’ and Elders’Month. Let your adventure begin!

“Active People ‘R’ Attractive People”,the theme of the 2014 Manitoba Liquorand Lotteries 55 Plus Games was provento be true in Neepawa Manitoba (June17-19, 2014) where nearly 1,000 partic-ipants (ages 55-97) enjoyed the annualage-friendly event. As lead organization,ALCOA-MB looks forward to the 2015Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries 55 PlusGames, which will be hosted by theTown of Beausejour June 16-18, 2015.Visit www.alcoamb.org for Gamescoverage and other opportunities. ■

Active Aging Week - September 21-27, 2014:“Let the Adventure Begin” - ALCOA-MB

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There are many placeswhere you can f indactive seniors throughoutManitoba and one of theplaces where seniors andboomers congregate 50times (at least) during thesummer is Shaw Park indowntown Winnipeg.

And it’s going to be agreat September at the

ballpark. The Goldeyes, the 2012American Association champions, willbe part of the four-team playoff runthat begins on September 3 and 4.

The Goldeyes, a team that was 58-34 at press time, already have theirplayoff tickets on sale and no doubt thepark will be full of seniors thisSeptember.

“It’s a great place for seniors andalways has been,” said Goldeyes gener-al manager Andrew Collier who hasbeen with the team since the clubbegan in 1994. “The crowds are large,it’s families, lots of young people andplenty of folks over 60. The food isgreat, the entertainment is outstand-ing, you can win plenty of prizes, it’s agreat ball club that certainly has achance to win it all and it’s safe. Aboveall else, the ball park is comfortableand safe.”

And if you haven’t been to a gameyet, you’ll love the team. It’s an “oldfashioned,” ball club – zany, funny andloose, the players love to interact withthe folks at the ballpark and they’llalways sign autographs and talk to thefans after (and sometimes before) thegame.

Tickets for all 2014 WinnipegGoldeyes games and playoff games areavailable through Ticketmaster by

clicking on Goldeyes.com, calling1-855-GOLDEYE or visiting anyTicketmaster location, including theShaw Park box office.

•••It’s Smokey the Bear’s 70th birth-

day. In fact, Smokey was born onAugust 9, 1944, when the U.S. ForestService and the Ad Council agreed thata fictional bear named Smokey wouldbe the symbol for their joint effort topromote forest fire prevention... Threeplaces where we saw plenty of seniorsin August: (1) At the Pat Benatar con-cert, where the 61-year-old rocked itlike she was 25 (Yes, love is still a bat-tlefield). (2) At the Bar-B-Que andBlues Festival at Shaw Park, where thedemographic was probably 45-70 and(3) At the Tom Petty concert at MTS

Centre. Petty, who is almost 64, is stillas good as it gets... Not all the newswas good news at the Bar-B-Que andBlues Festival (and most of it was goodnews). Saxophonist Eddie Shaw, 77,suffered a heart attack right after hisshow and was still recuperating in hos-pital at press time... If you love footballand you’re looking for a job, MarkCohon, 48, will step down as commis-sioner of the CFL at the end of the sea-son. He’s the 12th commissioner of theleague. The first, of course, wasWinnipeg barrister G. Sydney Halter.Halter served as CFL commissionerfrom 1958-66 and was 61 when heretired from the job. A founder of theWinnipeg Football Club in 1934, Halterpassed away in 1990 at age 85... It’slong been determined that the largest,most dedicated voting bloc in Manitoba

By Scott Taylor

A day at the ballpark - Shaw Park.

Gord Whitney

61-year-old Pat Benatar.

Smokey the Bear turns 70.


“THE BUZZ”Shaw Park a Great Place to Find Active Seniors; Smokey’s Birthday; the Mayor Turns 63; the World’s Fastest 99-year-old;Dale Hughesman passes; Whitney Wins World Title; Next Mayor(?) Turns 64; Time for a Downs Barn Tour

“THE BUZZ”

Continued on next page

Anglers in MB and ON will be on thewater at Selkirk Park for the inauguralSelkirk Wild Walleye Derby onSaturday, September 20th, 2014.

Dan Sernyk, an experienced derbyand team tournament organizer forover 30 years, is confident that therewill be over 100 boats full of anglers ofall ages on the water on derby day, aswell as a large number of anglers com-peting in the event off the shore inSelkirk Park. Dan has held about 35successful fishing derbies since 1984.

The net proceeds of the derby will bedonated to the Alzheimer Society ofManitoba, an organization that is nearand dear to Dan’s heart.

“Over the years, I have had severalfamily members and friends pass awayfrom complications brought on byAlzheimer’s Disease and other forms ofdementia. Sadly to say, only recently

my dear friend Don Bellamy ofWinnipeg died of Alzheimer’s Disease.So I have decided to make it my goal tohonour the memory of Don and all theother family members and friends whohave passed away as the result of thisterrible disease by holding a fundrais-er fishing derby to raise much neededfunds for Alzheimer and DementiaResearch. If all goes well, and I believethat it will, the 2014 Selkirk WildWalleye Derby will be a big success andwill hopefully become an annualfundraiser event for that very worthycause,” says Dan.

So register for your chance at win-ning one of the many great prizes, andin turn, ‘winning’ a cure forAlzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.

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elections is “engaged seniors.” OK, sohere’s today’s political question: Thereare seven people running for mayor ofWinnipeg. Can you name all seven?Check the answer below...

•••WINNIPEG’S WHITNEY WINSWORLD BOXING TITLE

For the second time since 2010, 55-year-old Gord Whitney is a RingsideWorld Masters Boxing Champion.

Whitney did not begin his boxingcareer until 2002 when he joined alocal boxing club to try something new.Over the years he began sparring, andin 2010 he competed in his firstRingside World Championships in theMasters division -- and won.

He joined the Winnipeg Elite Boxingand MMA Academy in 2012 and hasbeen an active coach and mentor tomany athletes while continuing toimprove his own boxing skills.

In 2013, Gord lost a decision in thesemi-finals at the Ringside WorldChampionships in Independence, Mo.,but he came back to win his secondChampionship belt at this year’s worldchampionship tournament just out-side Kansas City.

Talk about an active senior/boomer:You can find Gord teaching the L’ilChamps class at the Winnipeg EliteBoxing and MMA Academy three days aweek and the Masters class on weekends.

•••DALE HUGHESMANPASSES AWAY

My friend Dale Hughesman was nota senior, but he was a boomer, and hispassing at 51 was not only a terribleloss, but it also reaffirmed to those ofus who are still here that life is pre-cious.

Ronald Dale Hughesman was bornon April 4, 1963 and passed away onAug. 1, 2015. He was 51. He was theowner of Esdale Printing and a giant inManitoba’s hockey community. Hewas, and for a very brief time, a busi-ness partner of mine in a magazinecalled Manitoba Hockey News. WhenDale became ill, we both decided tochange the direction of the magazineand I always hoped that he wouldrecover and we go back to where westarted, but he just wasn’t given thetime.

He is survived by his two sons,Adam, and Matthew, special partnerAndrea and stepdaughter Nicole, hisparents Ron and Margaret, brother

Darren (Shannon), nephews, Masonand Jordan and his buddies Sidneyand Suzy. He also leaves to mourn hisspecial Auntie Nessie, many aunts,uncles, cousins and Angie, the motherof his boys.

Dale played hockey at the Universityof Winnipeg and after graduationjoined the family business, EsdalePrinting. According to his obituary,Dale “was appointed to many positionsover the years including President ofESPCC, President of Pine Ridge GolfClub, Chairman of the Board ofGovernors of the Manitoba JuniorHockey League, Board member ofREMHA as well as his involvement inthe Selkirk Steelers Organization.”

He loved golf and hockey, his busi-ness and his family. His obituary read:“Dale was always a happy glass-half-full guy and his joy for life and sense ofhumour were contagious to everyonearound him. His love of music alwayskept him drumming to the beat on hisdrive to his next destination. Familywas most important to Dale and healways looked forward to family cele-brations.”

I always had the deepest respect forDale Hughesman and was overjoyed tohave worked alongside him for a veryshort period in 2013 and 2104. He waswhip-smart, a hard-worker and a manof his word. For those who knew Dale,donations can be made to CancerCareManitoba or in Dale's name to the fol-lowing organizations: River East MinorHockey, 2Nations Female Hockey,Winnipeg Minor Hockey and/orHockey Manitoba.

•••Our outgoing Mayor, Samuel

Michael Katz, celebrated his 63rdbirthday on Aug. 20. He’s never lookedbetter. Why wouldn’t he look great? Hisbaseball team is heading toward thepost-season, he just had a successfulBar-B-Que and Blues Festival at theballpark and Wicked, his ShowtimeProductions spectacular at theCentennial Concert Hall has been sell-ing out. Wicked runs until thisSaturday night... Horse racing fans, orfolks who just love horses, have onemore chance to take a barn tour atAssiniboia Downs. This Sunday, Aug.31, you’ll get to tour the restrictedareas, get to walk through the barnsand pet the horses, you can talk totrainers and you’ll get a wonderfullunch from Manley Chan and his staffat the Downs. It’s only $10... Did youhave fun at Folklorama this year? Youmust have. More than 412,000 attend-ed the 45th edition of Manitoba’s worldfamous multi-cultural celebration this

month... The answer to our trivia ques-tion: Judy Wasylycia-Leis, BrianBowman, Gord Steeves, PaulaHavixbeck, Robert-Falcon Ouelette,Mike Vogiatzakis and MichaelFillion. The only senior running isJudy, who turned 64 on August 10. Atlast count, she was collecting at leastfour pensions. Frankly, there isn’t oneof these people I’d hire to cut my lawn,but hey folks, have fun at the polls inOctober...

•••THIS IS MY FAVORITE STORYOF THE MONTH...

It seems that 99-year old IdaKeeling is pretty fast.

Keeling became the first woman inher age group to break a minute in the100-metre sprint. Keeling finished an

internationally recognized race inAkron, Ohio, in 59.8 seconds, makingher the world-record holder among 99-year old women. At least, according toher coach, she’s now the world recordholder.

Full disclosure: Ida’s coach is her63-year-old daughter, Shelley. Ida fin-ished in last place at the Gay Gamesrace in Akron in late August, butShelley Keeling says that Ida’s time isthe best ever for her age in an interna-tionally-certified track event.

In June of 2012, Ida, then 97, ranthe 100-metre in 51.85 at the USATrack and Field Eastern Regionals.

Ida is 4-foot-6 and weighs only 83pounds. She started competitive run-ning at age 67 to help deal with hergrief over losing her two sons to drug-related homicides. ■

Ida Keeling and her coach - daughter Shelley Keeling.

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Octobre : moisde célébrationdes aînés etdes anciens

Le mardi30 septembre10 h à 14 hHeure d’ouverture : 9 h 00.

Centre des congrès RBC de Winnipeg375, avenue York

Renseignements :

1-800-665-6565(204)945-6565 (à Winnipeg)Email: [email protected] www.seniors.cimnet.ca

Organisez votre propre célébration de la Journée desaînés et des anciens en octobre. Faites-la inscrire

dans le calendrier des activités pour faireconnaître votre organisme à l’échelle de la province.

Visitez le site Web à www.seniors.cimnet.ca(anglais seulement) pour plus de détails.

Celebrating Seniors’ & Elders’Month – October

TuesdaySeptember 3010 am - 2 pmDoors open 9 am

RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg375 York Avenue • Wpg

Call for information:

1-800-665-6565(204) 945-6565 WpgEmail: [email protected] www.seniors.cimnet.ca

Host your own Seniors’ and Elders’ Monthevent in October. Register your celebration

in the Calendar of Events and showcaseyour organization throughout the province.

Visit www.seniors.cimnet.ca for details.

With a Juno award, a SOCAN award,multiple ECMA and Music NL awards

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Sunday October 5/14 - 2 pmTickets $30

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Showcasing local artists and their worksAdmission/Maps are Free

Watch for maps at all Hallmark Storesand around Stonewall, Rosser,Balmoral, Teulon and Selkirk

for more information call:Bev @ 204-467-9991Dolly @204-467-2766

This event is brought to you by thePrairie Oak Regional Arts Council

Alzheimer’s disease and dementiatake a significant toll on individualfamilies, and society as a whole.According to Alzheimer SocietyCanada, in 2011 nearly 15% ofCanadians 65 and older were livingwith cognitive impairment, includingdementia. Annually, the combined

costs of dementia in Canada total $33billion. This amount includes $11 bil-lion in lost income, as caregivers spentmore than 444 million unpaid hourslooking after their loved ones. The costis not only financial; families alsostruggle with the physical and emo-tional strain of caring for someone with

this progressive, long-term disease.By gaining knowledge about demen-

tia, family members will be equipped tohandle its challenges and provide bet-ter care. The Crane Library has a largecollection of books on dementia andAlzheimer’s in our Consumer Healthcollection. Two recent additions are:

Prevention and Care of Alzheimer’sDisease: A Practical Guide to ReducingYour Risk, Slowing the Progressionand Living with Dementia by LavonneSteckbeck, and UnderstandingAlzheimer’s Disease and OtherDementias by Brian Draper.

Prevention and Care of Alzheimer’s Disease is a good placeto start if you are looking for an introduction to Alzheimer’s.Steckbeck, a retired nurse, takes a conversational tone, makingthe book easy to read and understand. The book is divided intothree parts. In Part 1, she shares her personal story of caringfor her husband, Perry, during his recovery from a stroke at age49 and after his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease at age 55.Steckbeck also gives several first-hand accounts of diagnosisand treatment of Alzheimer’s patients. Part II presents a vari-ety of topics including a brief background on Alzheimer’s andits symptoms, various medications and treatments, and sup-ports for caregivers. Part III tackles finding a care facility or

hospice. She also provides a list of online resources. ■

In Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias,Draper takes a more comprehensive approach in describing thesymptoms, treatment and management of dementia. He covers“everything from assessment and diagnosis to drug and psychoso-cial treatments, community and residential care options, assistivetechnology, support for families and other caregivers, ethical andlegal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest researchand treatment developments, the book provides a complete roadmap for those supporting someone with dementia, in either a per-sonal or professional capacity.” Despite the fact that this book ispacked with information, it isn’t overwhelming. Draper, who is a

global expert on Alzheimer’s, writes in a way that flows nicely and is relatively easyto understand. His book is an excellent resource for those coping with dementia. ■

The Reading Room @ J.W. Crane Memorial Library, Deer Lodge CentreConsumer health books, videos, and magazines for seniors, their families and friends.

The J.W Crane Memorial Library, operated by the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Libraries, is the largest specialized collection on geriatrics, gerontology and long-term care in Canada. Our Reading Room contains con-sumer health resources for Deer Lodge Centre residents, their families and members of the community. Consumer Health borrowing cards are available free of charge. Items may be borrowed for two weeks. The Library is openMonday to Friday 8:30-4:30. [email protected] / http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/deerlodge

EVENTSCanada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet -presents Going Home Star – Truth andReconciliation, Wed. Oct. 1- Sun. Oct. 5.Oct. 1, 2, 3, 4 - 7:30 pm; matinee, Oct. 5,2 pm. Based on a story by acclaimed authorJoseph Boyden, a representation of the emo-tions and experiences by residential schoolsurvivors and their families. Tickets as low as$29 plus taxes and fees, avail. online: www.rwb.org, at RWB Customer Service Office,380 Graham Ave. or call 204- 956-2792 / tollfree 1-800-667-4792. Group discounts.

South Winnipeg Seniors Slo-pitch -SENIORS HAVING A BALL, May-Oct.To join or for more info, call Bob: 204-261-3033 or Metro: 204-256-4074 orJanice: 204-831-5641, or visit swssp.coffeecup.com.

Seniors Slo-Pitch - Looking for Men 55+and Women 40+ to play a fun game ofball, Mon.-Tues.-Wed., 1 pm in KildonanPark, May-Oct. Call John: 204-582-1904or Terry: 204-586-5868

Good Neighbours Choristers - 4-partmixed choir welcomes new singers. MeetTuesdays 9:30-11:30 am, Sept. 9-Apr. 2015,at Good Neighbours Active Living Centre,720 Henderson Hwy. Call 204-669-1710.

Sarasvàti Productions’ FemFest 2014 -She’s Got The Power! - 12th annual festivalof life-changing plays by women for everyoneSept. 13-20, at the U of W Asper Centre forTheatre and Film. Visit www.femfest.ca forline-up and ticket options. Call Molly Karp:204-586-2236 or [email protected]

Central Corydon Community CentreWalking Group - Walk for approx. 1 hr andthen enjoy sociable coffee/cool drink. 9:30am: Sept. 12 - South Seine River Walk;Sept. 15 - Kildonan Park; Sept. 19 - KingsPark; Sept. 22 - Sturgeon Creek; Sept. 26 -Fort Whyte Centre; Sept. 29 - Silver Ave.Walk. New members welcome. Info:www.centralcorydoncc.com or call theRHCC Office: 204-488-7000.

South Winnipeg Seniors ResourceCouncil (SWSRC) - 20th AnniversaryCelebration, Thur. Oct. 16, 1-4 pm, CorydonCommunity Centre, 1170 Corydon Ave.

Gwen Secter Creative Living - Women’sHealth Issues.” Are you sick and tired ofbeing sick and tired? “Dealing with ChronicPain for You or Your Partner” with SusanFletcher in partnership with Gwen SecterCreative Living Centre & The SimkinCentre, Tues. Sept. 16, 1 pm, held at theSimkin Centre, on 1 Falcon Ridge Drive.R.S.V.P at 339-1701 or to Elaine [email protected] by Sept. 9.

Gwen Secter Creative Living - Lunch &Learn, Mon. Sept. 15, 12 noon. “I LaughedSo Hard I Peed My Pants” with Dr. KelliBerzuk. With compassion & humor, sheexplores bladder health. Members $15,Non-Members $18. R.S.V.P at 204-339-1701 or Elaine at [email protected] Sept. 8 with any dietary restrictions.

Seven Oaks Seniors Links and GwenSecter Creative Living Centre - 6-weekdiscussion group series “You and Your AdultChild,” Oct. 14, 1 afternoon/wk, 1:30-3 pmat Gwen Secter, 1588 Main St. For adults

55+ who’d like to enrich their relationshipswith their adult children. Call Susan: 204-612-3888, Seven Oaks Seniors Links

Friendship Force of Manitoba - Festivalof Nations Open House Dinner, Sept 10,6 pm at the Masonic Temple, Donald &Osborne. Display of artifacts and an oppor-tunity to speak to people who have visitedvarious countries. Friendship Force is anon-profit cultural travel group. Cost $20.Call Shirley: 204-237-7856 to reserve.www.friendshipforcemanitoba.org

Village Green English Dance Group -Boost your brain & physical health. Weekly,Wed. 7:30-9:30 pm, starts Sept. 17, HarrowUnited Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. EveryoneWelcome. Info: Katherine: 204-475-2097,villagegreenenglishcountrydancing.org

Post Polio Network - Meeting, Tue.Sept. 30, 1-2:30 pm, at the KatherineFriesan Centre, 940 Notre Dame Ave.Topic: Services and Support provided bysenior centers. Guest speaker: AdeleSpence, Coordinator of Support Servicesat St. James-Assiniboine 55 Plus Centre.

The Seniors' Choral Society - under thedirection of Richard Greig - looking for newmembers for 2014/15 season. No auditionrequired. Contact Mary: 204-221-2538,[email protected] orwww.seniorschoralsociety.ca

Springs Forever Young - Tues. Sept. 9,1-4 pm. join us for fellowship, games, pool,horse shoes, ladder golf, darts, shuffleboard, etc., no charge. Tues. Sept. 23 wewill be celebrating our first year operation.Refreshments served. Join us for a fun day.725 Lagimodiere Blvd.

Grand Squares Square Dance Club -Open house, Mon. Sept. 8, 7 pm atNorberry- Glenlee Community Centre(26 Molgat Ave). Learn modern squaredance. Easy instructions by a professionallytrained caller. Individuals or couples, all ages.Free admission. Call Mary: 204-228-9049or Jane at 204-391-9281.

Whirlaway Westerners Square DanceClub - Open House, Fri. Sept. 12, 7 pmat Kirkfield- Westwood Community Centre,165 Sansome Ave. Enjoy Modern SquareDancing! New dancers, singles andcouples, welcome. First 3 dances free.Call Carole at 204-831-8954

Winnipeg South Osborne Legion #252 at 426 Osborne Street - Variousprograms and activities including snooker,English Billiards, 8 Ball, Darts & Cribbage,Bingo 6:30 every Sun. & Fri. Live bandsFridays 9 pm. Visit www.rcl252.mb.ca

Fort Garry Legion - Hard Card Bingo –Tues. 1:15, Paper Bingo, Fri. eve, Early Bird7:15 pm, and Sat., Hard Card and LadiesAuxiliary Lucky Star. All Welcome. Kitchenopen for Lunch. 1125 Pembina Hwy.

Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. -Open House, Sat. Sept. 27, 10 am-3 pm atUnit E- 1045 St. James St. (in the “Brick”parking lot). Many resources and free helpavailable to research your ancestors.

The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4thWed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug),7:30 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort

Rouge Community Centre, 625 Osborne.Frequently there is a Coin auction. Visitors,guests and new members welcome.Call Barré Hall: 204-296-6498 for info.

VOLUNTEERINGParkview Place, Long Term Care byRevera - Volunteer Recreation ProgramAssistant required to assist in runningprograms for residents and with individualvisits, days/evenings, downtown Wpg.Email: [email protected] call 204-942-5291

Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services -Volunteers in Wpg. are needed for our“Time-out for Caregivers Program” where avolunteer is matched with a family to providecompanionship to the older adult & give theirfamily caregiver some time-out. For volunteeropportunities, call: 204-452-9491 oremail: [email protected].

Middlechurch Personal Care Home - islooking for volunteers for early afternoons,evenings and Saturdays. Contact MattMutcheson: 204-336-4138 for more info.

A & O: Support Services for OlderAdults - Volunteer Visitors are needed inall areas of Wpg. 1 hour every 1-2 weeks.Please call 204-956-6440 or [email protected]

Victoria Lifeline Home ServiceRepresentatives - Volunteers needed totravel throughout Winnipeg to explain andset up Lifeline equipment in people’s homes.Must have a car. Mileage reimbursement,flexible schedules, training provided. 204-956-6777 or email [email protected]

K.I.N. Resource Council for Seniors -Bluebird Lodge Congregate Meal Program,97 Keewatin St., seeking volunteers to helpwith the 4:30 meal - 3 hours, once a week.Call 204-774-3085 for details.

Vista Park Lodge Personal CareHome in St. Vital - Volunteers needed.Call Janet Paseshnik: 204-257-6688

Bethania Personal Care Home andPembina Place - volunteers needed forMeal assisting, 1 hr. time commitment. Trainingprovided. Call: 204-654-5035 or [email protected]

Southeast Personal Care Home -is looking for volunteers during the day, eveningor the weekend to assist with the recreationprograms. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247

SOCIAL PROGRAMS/ SERVICES

Transportation Options Network forSeniors (TONS) - NEW & Redesignedwebsite: www.tonsmb.org

Bleak House Senior Centre - 1637 MainSt. Mon. 1 pm - Whist; Tue. 10 am - Coffee& Conversation, Noon - lunch; 1 pm - Bingo& Ceramics, Thurs. 1 pm - Cribbage;Fri. - Quilting. Info: 204-338-4723.New members welcome.

Pembina Active Living 55+(PAL) - Fallactivities begin Sept. 8 at Grace ChristianChurch (50 Barnes Street) and St. Norbert,Ft. Garry and Linden Woods Community

Centres. Registration deadline Sept. 5. Toregister: [email protected] or call 204-946-0839, More info: www.pal55plus.ca

Seine River Seniors Inc. - Southdale CC.activities: bridge, Mon., 9:45-11:30 am;walking/urban poling, Mon., 9:30-10:30;monthly lunches - 2nd Wed. of each month;Sept. 7 - Pansy Fall Supper; Sept 17 -Assiniboine Park Zoo; Oct. 5 - Cooks CreekFall Supper. Call: 204-253-4599

Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for seniors.Now offering Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave.,St. Vital. Call 256-6654

Senior Centre Without Walls throughA & O - Support Services for Older Adultsoffers free educational and recreationalgroup activities over the phone, for sociallyisolated adults 55+ living in Manitoba. Calltoll-free 1-888-333-3121 or we can callparticipants into the line when unable todo so themselves. Call to register: 204-478-6169 or 204-956-6440 (Wpg) oremail: [email protected] [email protected] for info.

The Salvation Army - Seniors 55+Program, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, at theBarbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre,51 Morrow Ave. Coffee/tea, crafts, boardgames & more. Call 204-946-9152.

Le Conseil des francophones 55+ -ensures the accessibility and availability ofFrench-language services and supportprograms for the French-speaking population55 years and up living in Wpg. French only:Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing andPickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400Des Meurons, St. St-Boniface, Wpg.,[email protected]

Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Socialday program for seniors - physical, mental,and recreational programs. Transportation &hot lunch provided. Membership $8.06/day.Call 784-1229. Referrals to the program aremade through WRHA at 940-2655, or callyour Home Care Case Coordinator.

Dufferin Senior Citizens Inc. - 377Dufferin Ave. Mon. - Shuffleboard & Bingo;Wed. noon - soup & perogy lunch. Perogiesfor sale. Every 2nd Sat., 12-4 pm, dance,4 piece band & lunch. 204-986-2608

The Friendly Settlers Senior CitizensClub - 200 Day St. (Transcona), MeetMondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch andbingo. Special events and group tripsoffered throughout year. Jean: 204-222-7504 or email: [email protected]

Good Neighbours Active Living Centre -Home Maintenance Program in Winnipegfor people 55+ who are looking for varioustypes of help in their home - call 204-806-1303 or email [email protected]

High Steppers Senior's Club - at WinakwaCommunity Center. Where seniors can andmeet and have fun. Wed. & Thur. 10-2:30 - afun day of games, cards, friendship, and more.Light lunch, refeshments. New members wel-come. Call 204-619-8477

Archwood 55Plus - at ArchwoodCommunity Centre - exercise classes,card and board games, line dancing, socialactivities (monthly luncheons, pickleball,bowling, etc.), bus trips & more. Call204-416-1967 or visit www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com

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Grandmothers Giving’s Fall Dinner -Sept. 14 at Herman Prior Centre in Portagela Prairie. African Marketplace 5 pm, Dinner5:30 pm. Janet: 204-857-4309 for tickets.

The South Interlake Fifty-Five Plus -presents "Celtic Fury" featuring the ThistleBand and McConnell School of Irish dance,Sun. Sept. 28, 2 pm, at the Heritage ArtsCenter, Quarry Park in Stonewall. Tickets$20. Contact Cheryl: 204-467-2582 orBonnie @ 204-467-2178.

South Interlake 55 Plus - Beginner LineDance, Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 pm, RegularLine Dance, 7:30-9 pm and Mondays 11:30am-1 pm at South Interlake 55 Plus on KeithCousins Drive, Stonewall. Wear comfortableclothing and shoes. Bring water to drink.Admission $1/class with 55 Plus 1-yrmembership ($20) - can arrange to paymembership after hours (4 pm) at aWednesday class. Call Verna, Member ofthe Quarry Strutters Line Dancers: 204-467-5090 or email: [email protected]

Komarno - Fall Supper & Dance - Sat.Sept. 20. Band: Dennis Nykoliation.Proceeds to the Komarno Hall renovations.Advance tickets only - $25. 204-886-2994

Town of St. Eustache - 1st annualSt. Eustache historical and multiculturalservice, Sat. Sept. 20, 4 pm, at Baie St. Paulcemetery on Hwy.26 and PTH 248 followedby a roast beef dinner at St. Eustache Hall -6 pm, and dance with Bach 40 entertaining.Tickets: Dinner $10, Dance $10, Dinner &Dance $15. Tickets: Sylvia 204-353-2464,Ann 204-353-2114 or Philippe 204-353-2586, Jackson Store and Laramee Garage.Organized by Chemache Cultural Committee.

Springfield Seniors Community -Congregate Meals are available to all com-munity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call 204-444-3132.Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek:Mon/Wed - 11:30. Call 204-444-6000.Anola: Mon-Fri, 11:45 Call 204-866-3622

Portage La Prairie Farmer's Market -Baking, Crochet, Flavoured Honey, Jewelry,Knitting, Sewing, & Home Based Businesses,to name a few things at our year round mar-ket. Sat. 10 am-2 pm. Inside the PCU Centre,245 Royal Rd. S, Island Park. New vendorsencouraged. Contact: Robyn text or call 204-240-7541, email [email protected],Facebook: PortageFarmersMarket

Ritchot Senior Services (serving seniors 55+ inthe RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people tobe on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors,housekeepers etc. Call Denise: 204-883-2880

East St. Paul 55 Plus Activity Center -Accepting memberships from East St. Paularea residents. Various activities and quilt-ing open to all members. Call 204-661-2049 or 204-654-3082 (msg).

Interlake North Eastman - Services toSeniors programs include: transportation,friendly visiting/phone calls, assistance with filling out forms, foot care, housekeeping, yardwork, minor home repairs, Meals on Wheels,

Congregate Meals, Lifeline, ERIK, errands,etc. Volunteer opportunities avail. Call for info:Arborg and District Seniors ResourceCouncil 376-3494; Ashern LivingIndependence for Elders 768-2187;Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniorsat 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center(Victoria Beach) 756-6471; EriksdaleCommunity Resource Council 739-2697;Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council 372-8703; Gimli Seniors Resource Council 642-7297; Lundar Community Resource Council762-5378; Riverton & District SeniorsResource 378-2460; St. Laurent SeniorResource Council 646-2504; Selkirk -Gordon Howard Support Services 785-2737;Stonewall - South Interlake Seniors ResourceCouncil 467-2719; Springfield Services toSeniors 853-7582; Teulon and DistrictSeniors Resource Council 886-2570; TwoRivers Senior Resource Council, Lac duBonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 753-2962 orWhitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 or WinnipegRiver Resource Council 367-9128

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Dill and Potato SconesMetric Ingredient Imperial500 ml all-purpose flour 2 cup15 ml baking powder 3 tsp5 ml salt 1 tsp40 ml butter, softened 3 tbsp15 ml fresh dill, finely chopped 1 tbsp250 ml mashed potatoes, freshly made 1 cup40 ml milk 3 tbsp

Measure flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; add butter andmix with fingers. Add dill and stir. Add mashed potatoes and enoughmilk to make a soft pliable dough. Turn dough onto a well-floured sur-face and roll out until it is fairly thin. Cut into 3 inch (7.5 cm) rounds.Place scones on greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 450 F (230C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden. Serve warm.

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Mushroom SoupMetric Ingredient Imperial1.5 L chicken stock 6 cup25 ml soy sauce 2 tbsp25 ml dry sherry 2 tbsp25 ml butter 2 tbsp2 garlic cloves, minced 2375 ml onion, chopped 1 1/2 cup500 g fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 lb- black pepper to taste -

In a large pot; bring stock, soy sauce and sherry to simmer. Meanwhile,in a frying pan; saute onion and garlic in butter until soft; add mush-rooms. When all is tender, add to stock including all liquid expressedduring cooking. Add pepper and simmer 20 minutes at very low heat.

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North America's postal services aredrowning in debt. They have never fig-ured out how to adjust to the digitalage. Half of the mail is now being deliv-ered electronically and the post officestill has us licking glue.

Canada Post announced a slashand burn policy that cuts jobs, reducesdelivery service and jumps the cost ofstamps by 35%. For the third time inas many years the U.S. Postal Servicejust defaulted on its debt load of 5.6billion that it can't pay the U.S.Treasury. (And still Americans wantSaturday mail delivery?!?)

The CEO of Canada Post is a mannamed Deepak Chopra. I know whatyou're thinking ... where does a guywho's written 50 books about holisticmedicine while sitting cross-legged inan Indian ashram find the time to runa national postal service?!? Well, thatmight be the problem right there.

After announcing the slashing of8,000 jobs at Canada Post and the endof door-to-door delivery of mail inurban areas, Deepak "The Postie"Chopra took the sting out of it all withsome comic relief. Everybody slammedthe price hike of stamps. The postalunion went ... well, postal over the lossof 8,000 jobs. City dwellers railedagainst the idea of walking to a neigh-bourhood box to retrieve their mail.And Chopra, who gave himself a bonuslast year worth 33% of his salary deliv-ered his punch-line defense with astraight face.

"The seniors are telling me," he said,"I want to be healthy, I want to beactive in my life."

Yeah, Canadian seniors are reallylooking forward to the all-new CanadaPost fitness program in which they'llwalk to a centralized mailbox and backeach day. Except of course, those whocan't walk.

Ah Deepak, the seniors are tellingme they'd really like to get their month-ly $551.54 pension cheques deliveredto their door instead of paying cab fareto go and pick them up. Also, they saythey wouldn't turn down a sweet 33%increase in that monthly subsistenceallowance they worked their wholelives for.

How to fix our postal systems andhave some fun?

First, nobody needs mail deliverymore than three times a week.Monday, Wednesday and Friday areadequate and that way, your bills willarrive less frequently.

In my case, if I received my junkmail on Monday which is also recycleday. I could just toss it in the blue boxnext to the mailbox and I won't have tohaul it up to the house.

But the real solution to our postalproblems is donuts. Donuts, coffeeand the daily addiction Canadiansand a growing number of Americanshave to Tim Hortons. There are 4,000Tim Hortons franchises in Canada,200 in the United States with more onthe way.

Think about it - Canadian andAmerican postal services own build-ings in prime downtown locations inevery village, town and city from coastto coast. Tim Hortons is the fastestgrowing coffee shop franchise on thecontinent. Down by almost half inbusiness, post offices have nothingbut vacant space. Tim Hortons issearching for ideal spaces to lease indowntown areas. Bingo! The all-newPost Office &Tim Hortons Centre, aplace for us to go and not only receiveour mail but read it with a coffee anda cruller. The post office gets a lease-paying partner and Tim Hortons getsan immediate North American expan-sion plan. It's a natural, I tell you.A natural.

And all those thousands of postalworkers who are about to lose theirjobs. They go from delivering mail inbad weather to pushing cups of decafand croissants across a counter in alively little cafe. From business bills tobuttered bagels - their work placeremains the same. Plus Tim Hortons"Roll Up The Rim To Win" contest?That could now be operated by theU.S. Treasury to help pay off the postservice's debt.

As far as seniors picking up theirown mail, forget about those commu-nity mailboxes. In Canada, we havemore older people spending theirleisure time at Tim Hortons outletsthan senior citizen centres. Any time ofday, all day, Canadian seniors congre-

gate at Tim Hortons to bitch about thegovernment, whine about the weatherand discuss how it is humanly possiblethat Justin Bieber's scrawny ass canstay inside those baggy pants whenthey are clearly belted at his knees.

Trust me, a national caffeine addic-tion is a good thing. If Colorado had aTim Hortons for every 8,000 residentsin that state, which is the company'smarketing rule of thumb, they wouldnot have legalized marijuana. Hyper ismore productive than being mellowedout.

There's also a nice human touchthat comes with bringing a TimHortons to your town. Last year inWindsor, Ontario a woman gave birthin the washroom of a Tim Hortonsdonut shop and she named the kidTimbit after those tasty little mini-donuts. Think about it, America.Merge your post office with this donutfranchise and in a few years you toocould have a bunch of children run-ning around named Maple Dip andApple Fritter.

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