KENNEDYSENIORS
RECREATIONCENTRE
Recreationfor50+
11760‐88th Avenue Delta, BC V4C 3C5 Telephone 604‐594‐2717 Please see details on page 4 CENTRE HOURS Mon, Wed, Thu 9am‐10pm Tue, Fri, Sat 9am‐4pm Closed Sunday CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK Mon, Wed, Thu 9am‐7pm Tue & Fri 9am‐4pm Sat 9am‐12noon The centre is closed on Good Friday, April 14 The centre will be open on Monday, April 17 We’re online all the me! www.delta.ca/kennedy 1
Volunteers … Canada’s Greatest Na onal Resource! CentreNews
Dear Members, Did you know ...? April is Na onal Volunteer Apprecia on month and each year during this me the Corpora on of Delta hosts two Volunteer Apprecia on events to acknowledge and thank all of our wonderful volunteers who keep our seniors recrea on centres opera ng smoothly. This year, the Kennedy Volunteer Apprecia on event will be held on Thursday, April 20. If you were an ac ve volunteer at Kennedy during 2016, please pick up your invita on at the customer service desk. We are incorpora ng Canada’s 150 Birthday into this year’s theme, “Volunteers…
Canada’s Greatest Natural Resource” and are encouraging everyone to wear RED. Eva Busich‐Veloso is the Seniors Support Coordinator for the Corpora on of Delta. Eva’s role is to connect people 50+ to services and resources in the larger community. For example, Eva can assist in finding housing op ons, informa on on health and wellness, and government programs. Eva works at Kennedy every Wednesday from 8:30am to 4pm. To make an appointment, please call 604‐787‐1242 or email EBusich‐[email protected]. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Annual General Mee ng in March. I would like to acknowledge and thank three volunteers who have decided not to let their names stand for another term; special thanks to Lois Saker and Franca Babuin and Trudean Olson. Lois was the Office Director for 10 years; Franca was Director of Volunteers for the same period of me; and Trudean was the secretary for four years. Lois, Franca and Trudean are to be commended for their dedica on to Kennedy all these years. They will con nue to be ac ve members, volunteering in different areas of the centre. Paul Eschbach, one of the members of the Kennedy Photography Interest Group, recently won a Silver Medal for an image he submi ed to the Canadian Associa on for Photographic Art, Pacific Zone Print Challenge 2017. The image, Warmth in a Frosted Forest, is hanging on the wall near the cafeteria. WELL DONE Paul! I would like to welcome our new, incoming board member Rob Hebden. I am looking forward to working with the new board over the next 12 months. Please note: the centre will be CLOSED on Good Friday, April 14, but we will be OPEN on Easter Monday, April 17. Congratula ons to Cheryl Miller! Cheryl was the lucky winner of the Quilt Draw on March 17. Thank you to the Fraser Valley Quilters Guild for their beau ful dona on! In closing I would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter. Stay ac ve. Liz IN MEMORY
Corporation of Delta Staff
Senior Citizens Coordinator
Custodian Attendant
Recreation Programmer
Building Service Worker
Building Service Worker
Liz Gibson
Cesar Gomez
Jan Talaber
Patrick Young
Roseller Salvacion
Gail Clement
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Delta Seniors Bus Program KENNEDY SENIORS SOCIETY
Board of Directors 2017-2018
Good News! April marks the fourth anniversary of the Delta Seniors Bus service in North Delta;  We have over 420 seniors registered for our service.  The Delta Seniors Bus Program in North Delta has provided over 20,500 rides since its incep on! President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Programs
John Kennedy
Laura Saker
Rob Hebden
Johanna Kemp
Maxine Levasseur
Ukrainian Egg Decora ng Sat, Apr 1 9:30am‐2:30pm This is an informal and fun workshop. Try your hand and inspire each other with new design ideas. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. Just let your crea vity flow with gorgeous colours and pa erns. Bring a bag lunch. Please sign up at the customer services desk so that we know how many eggs to prepare. $1 gives you 2 eggs, payable on the day. Judy, Indu and Laura Read what our riders are saying… “I sure appreciate the Delta Seniors Bus. Being legally blind, and my husband being in hospital for some me, the bus is very welcome!” Judy, New Rider “Thank you for the wonderful bus service provided through Delta Corpora on. I was the first rider four years ago and ever since have been using this service. I find the service very helpful! Thank you!” Indu, First Rider “The Seniors Bus Service has given me the privilege of par cipa ng in exercise classes which improves my health and has also given me the opportunity to meet other seniors. I am ever grateful! ” Laura, Regular Rider Jammers Country Legends Tribute Sat, Apr 15 Come and enjoy the music of Patsy Cline, Lore a Lynn, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings and Johnnie Horton, as performed by our very own Jammers. Doors: 12:30pm Concert: 1‐3:30pm Members $6 / Guests $8 Ticket cost includes coffee, tea and snacks. The Delta Seniors Bus Program provides transporta on within North and South Delta to seniors aged 65 and over, who for a variety of reasons, have difficulty accessing public transit. Please phone us for more informa on at 604‐353‐6305. If you have friends in South Delta who might benefit from this service, please have them call 604‐358‐8765. Please Note: There will be no bus service on Good Friday, April 14. There will be service on Easter Monday, April 17. 3
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Volunteer Apprecia on Celebra on Thu, Apr 20 1:30‐3:30pm Burnsview Spring Concert Wed, April 26 12:30‐1:30 pm The Corpora on of Delta celebrates our dedicated Kennedy volunteers who, by working together, perform many vital services for our members. To all who volunteered at Kennedy during 2016, please pick up your invita ons at Kennedy’s customer services desk. (Our colour theme is red and white.) We hope you will join us! What a treat! Join us for an excellent concert by the Burnsview Symphonic Ensemble and the Burnsview Concert Band. These students perform a wide range of music from jazz and swing to classical symphonic music. Included in this spring concert are pieces from West Side Story, An American in Paris and Pixar movie themes. This FREE concert includes light refreshments. Please sign up at our customer service desk. Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Market Sat, Apr 22 (Earth Day) Theatre Group Mon, Apr 24‐Jun 26 The bus will leave Kennedy at 9:30am and return between 1:45‐2pm. 1‐3pm This brand new program is open to anyone who would like to challenge their abili es, meet new people, and enjoy the experience of ac ng or par cipa ng in a produc on in various genres, including plays and sketches. This program culminates in a performance. All experiences and abili es are welcome, including those who have never acted before but always wanted to, and those who have acted previously and want to do it again. The program includes ac ng skills, voice work, movement for the stage, and lots of fun. Please preregister for this exci ng new program by Tuesday, April 18. If you are interested, don’t wait! Register now! Members $60 / Guests $75 Instructor Janice Bannister has a background in psychiatric nursing and believes in the therapeu c power of laughter as a way for people to connect, share the ups and downs of life in an upbeat manner and just plain have fun. She has taught comedy at the college level and is a regular stand‐up performer. Members $20 / Guests $25 Shop local year‐round! Each week you can look forward to finding locally grown vegetables and fruit, meat and seafood from local ranchers and fishermen, ar san cheese and bread, herbs and seasonal nursery items, baked goods, prepared foods and ar sanal cra . There are over 70 vendors. Find a selec on of food trucks and hot drink vendors along with market musicians for your enjoyment. We’ve got plenty of covered sea ng areas and warming sta ons too. Come meet the producers who make, bake or grow what they sell! April 22 is the last day for the Winter Market at Nat Bailey Stadium (4601 Ontario St.) Buy your cket early for this popular trip! Did you know you can receive our monthly newsle er online? Just email Jan at [email protected] to be added to our distribu on list and you will receive a monthly email with the newsle er a ached. 4
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Chronic Pain Self‐Management Workshop Sat, Apr 29‐Jun 10 1pm‐3:30pm Give it a Try! Official Opening Day of North Delta Lawn Bowling Season begins Saturday, April 29 at 1pm. The Chronic Pain Self‐Management Program is a six‐
week workshop that helps people with chronic pain to be er manage their symptoms and their daily lives. This FREE workshop provides informa on and teaches prac cal skills. It gives people the confidence and mo va on they need to manage the challenges of living with chronic pain. This program is of relevance to adults experiencing:  Chronic musculoskeletal pain (such as chronic neck, shoulder, back pain, etc.)  Whiplash injuries  Chronic pelvic pain  Post‐surgical pain that lasts beyond 6 months  Neuropathic pain (o en caused by trauma)  Post‐stroke or central pain  Persistent headache  Inflammatory Bowel Disease  Diabetes and who have neuropathy  Severe muscular pain due to condi ons such as Mul ple Sclerosis This program is facilitated by The University of Victoria – Centre on Aging. Simply preregister for this workshop by calling our customer services desk at 604‐594‐2717. Kennedy Art Show! A en on all ar sts! Kennedy will be hos ng the annual Seniors Week Art Show June 5‐10. This is a people’s choice art show with a new twist: there will be one grand category to encompass as many formats of fine arts as is possible. This includes photography, pain ng, drawing, all forms of needle work (Brazilian embroidery, lace, pe t point, etc.). The only restric on is that your artwork must be in a frame which can be mounted on our gallery wall. Last year’s art show generated a lot of excitement and interest, and we look forward to an even more successful show this year. More details will be available in the May newsle er. Acrylic Pain ng—Blue Heron Wed, Apr 5‐May 3 1‐3pm Let's bring this magnificent blue heron to life. Blue herons are a truly wonderful and fascina ng local bird species. They are found throughout the Delta wetlands plus there is a huge rookery by the Tsawwassen Ferry causeway. Dig out your acrylics and your brushes and let's get pain ng!!! Please preregister at the customer services desk. Members $60 / Guests $75 Missed Registering for Seniors Golf? If you missed signing up for this year’s golf at Sunshine Woods, there’s s ll me! Ladies and gents can s ll par cipate by showing up for the first Monday game on April 3 and/or the first Tuesday game on April 4. Play starts at approximately 7:15am on both days. Registra on cost for the year is just $15 which does not include the year‐end banquet. Nick Parker, Coordinator of Tuesday Golf Friendly Reminder ‐ Please take your personal belongings home with you. The Society is not responsible for loss or damage. 5
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Carpet Bowling Wed & Fri 9:30am ‐12:15pm Diners Club Thu, Apr 27 11:30am Kennedy has two invita onal tournaments to be played, one in March and the other one in early April. Kennedy will most likely be sending a team to par cipate in the upcoming provincial tournament at 100 Mile House in May, 2017. Now we are ge ng some warm weather with lots of sunshine so come over and try Carpet Bowling. All are welcome to come and try. Pushpa & Sada Gounder This month we will be dining at the White Spot in North Delta located at 7207 Sco Road. Hope to see you there. Norma Health&Wellness
Blood Pressure Clinics Mon, Apr 3 Tue, Apr 18 Tue, Apr 25 Fri, Apr 28 10:30am‐12pm 10:30am‐11:30am 11am‐12pm 10am‐11am Caregivers Support Group Wed, Apr 19 6:30‐8:30pm Franca Joan & Santosh Linda & Santosh Norma & Santosh A caregiver provides care and support for an adult friend or family member who is elderly, pallia ve, chronically ill, or living with a disability. This group provides informa on and access to resources in your community. It is an informal gathering to offer emo onal and informa onal support. CaféEighty‐Ate
MONDAY TUESDAY 3 Roast Beef 10 Chicken BBQ 17 Ham Dinner 24 Spaghe WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 6 7 4 5 Soup & Sandwich Soup & Sandwich Soup & Sandwich *Perogies & Onions 11 Soup & Sandwich Lasagna 18 Soup & Sandwich Meatloaf 25 Soup & Sandwich 12 19 13 Soup & Sandwich CLOSED 20 Soup & Sandwich *Pork Roast 26 27 Bangers & Mash Soup & Sandwich 14 21 28 Liver * April 7 & 24 Seafood Chowder Menu subject to change ~ Cafeteria Hours: 9am‐1pm Lunch Service: Approximately 11:30am‐1pm (while quan es last) Freshly baked scones, muffins or cinnamon buns. First‐come, first‐served for hot meals. 6
April2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 Good Friday 10:30am
BP Clinic
9 11 9:30am & 7pm
Fraser Valley
Quilters
17 12pm
Watershed Fish
Release
18 10:30am
BP Clinic
Centre is
Open
23 8 11am
Book Club
10 16 1 9am
Quilters Workshop
9:30am
Ukrainian Egg
Painting
24 7pm
Photo Interest
Group
19 20 21 27 28 1:30pm
6:30pm
Volunteer
Caregivers Support Appreciation Event
Group
7:30pm
Delta Diggers
25 11pm
BP Clinic
Centre Closed 26 12:30pm
Burnsview Concert
2pm
Jammers
11:30am
Diners Club
7pm
Photo Interest
Group
7pm
Stitching Group
10am
BP Clinic
15 1pm
Country Legends
Tribute
9:30am
Bus Trip
1pm
Chronic Pain
Workshop
30
22 29 A friendly reminder to all members: Please report all injuries or falls to our customer service desk, even small ones! Thank you! 7
APRIL2017InstructionalPrograms
Day
Time
Course
Start Date
Special Notes
Mon 10:10-11:10am
Zumba Gold
Ongoing
No class Apr 17
Mon 12-1pm
Tai Chi
Ongoing
Mon 1:15-3:15pm
Theatre Group
Apr 24
Mon 6-7pm
Stretch & Strength
Mon 7:15-8:15pm
Member
Fee
Nonmember
Fee
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
$60
$75
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Hatha Yoga
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Tue 9-10am
Fun & Fitness
Ongoing
Tue 11am-12pm
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Apr 4-May 23
Tue 11:30am-12:15pm
Jointworks
Tue 12:30-1:15pm
8 wks
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
$75
$94
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Osteofit
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Tue 1-2:30pm
Guitar Level 2
Feb 21-Apr 11
8 wks
$65
$82
Tue 1-3pm
Beginners Watercolour & Pen
Mar 7-Apr 25
8 wks
$40
$50
Tue 1-3pm
Beginners Watercolour & Pen
May 2-Jun 20
8 wks
$40
$50
Wed 10-11:30am
Hawaiian Dance
Mar 15-May 3
8 wks
$72
$90
Wed 10-11:30am
Hawaiian Dance
May 10 -Jun 28
8 wks
$72
$90
Wed 1-3pm
Acrylic Painting Blue Heron
Apr 5 -May 3
5 wks
$60
$75
Wed 6-7pm
Stretch & Strength
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Wed 7:15-8:15pm
Hatha Yoga
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Thu 9-10am
Fun & Fitness
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Thu 10:10-11:10am
Zumba Gold
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Thu 11:30am-12:15pm
Jointworks
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Thu 12:30-1:15pm
Osteofit
Ongoing
$40 Pass
$60 Pass
Thu 1-2:15pm
SongShine
Mar 2-May 4
10 wks
$10
$10
Thu 1-2:15pm
SongShine
May 11-Jun 29
8 wks
$8
$8
Thu 7-8:20pm
Ballroom Dance-Advanced
Apr 6-May 11
6 wks Paso Doble
Fri
10-11am
Ukulele-Intermediate
Mar 3-Apr 28
8 wks/no class Apr 14
$70
$88
Fri
10-11am
Ukulele-Intermediate
May 5-Jun 23
8 weeks
$75
$94
Fri
11:30am-12:30pm
Ukulele-Intermediate
Mar 3-Apr 28
8 wks/no class Apr 14
$70
$88
Fri
11:30am-12:30pm
Ukulele-Intermediate
May 5-Jun 23
8 weeks
$75
$94
Fri
12:45-1:45pm
Ukulele-Beginner
Mar 3-Apr 28
8 wks/no class Apr 14
$70
$88
Fri
12:45-1:45pm
Ukulele-Beginner
May 5 -Jun23
8 wks
$75
$94
$5 pp/day
$5 pp/day
Sat 10-11:30am
Ballroom Dance-Beginner
Sat 11:30am-1pm
Ballroom Dance-Intermediate
Sat 1-2pm
Ballroom -Open Practice
8 wks
Ongoing,
no dance Apr 15
Any inquiries, please
contact Maxine at
604-351-2203
All Fees are subject to change and depend on the number of classes per set.
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WeeklyActivitySchedule
Group Ac vi es Drop‐in Ac vi es Monday 9am‐7:45pm 9am‐9:45pm 9:30‐11:30am Monday 12‐3:30pm 1‐4pm 2‐4pm 4‐6pm 6:30‐8pm 6:45‐8:30pm 7‐8pm Bingo Canasta Colouring for Adults Table Tennis Kni ng & Croche ng Scrabble Clu erbusters Tuesday 9am 9am‐3:45pm 9am‐3:45pm 7pm Tuesday 12:30‐2:30pm 1‐3pm 1‐3pm 1:30‐3:45pm Wednesday 9am‐4pm 9am‐7:45pm Pool Hall Open Workshop Open Thursday 9am‐7:45pm 9am‐9:45pm 11:30am 7‐9pm 7:30‐9:30pm Wednesday Carpet Bowling Card Making Book Club (1st Wed) Poker Table Tennis Jammers Contract Bridge Caregivers Support Group (3rd Wed) Tile Games Night Cribbage Workshop Open Pool Hall Open Diners Club (4th Thu) Photography (2nd & 4th Thu) Delta Diggers (3rd Thu) Friday 9am‐3:45pm 9am‐3:45pm Workshop Open Pool Hall Open Saturday 9:00am‐3:45pm 9:00am‐3:45pm Thursday 1‐3pm 1‐4pm 1:30‐4pm 3‐5pm 7‐9pm Fraser Valley Quilters Guild (2nd Tue) Pool Hall Open Workshop Open Fraser Valley Quilters Guild (2nd Tue) Women’s Friends Group Euchre Cra y Ladies Pickle Ball * 9:30am‐12:15pm 9:30am‐12:00pm 11am‐12pm 12:15‐3:45pm 1‐3pm 1‐3pm 6:25‐10pm 6:30‐8:30pm 6:45‐8:45pm 6:45‐9pm Workshop Open Pool Hall Open Kennedy Singers ($6/monthly fee) Workshop Open Pool Hall Open Brazilian Embroidery Water Colour Pain ng Pickle Ball * Table Tennis S tching Group (4th Thu) Friday 9:30am‐12:15pm 12‐3:30pm 12:15‐3:45pm 1‐3pm 1‐3:45pm Carpet Bowling Bingo Poker Jammers Mahjong Volunteers … Canada’s Greatest Natural Resource! Saturday 10am‐12pm Table Tennis (playing Apr 8, 15 & 22) *Extra playing me may be available. Please check with pickle ball group convenor ahead of me. Drop‐in programs require a Drop‐in Ac vity Punch Card. 10 visits for $3.50. The drop‐in schedule is subject to change. Call 604‐594‐2717 for any updates. 9
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“The meaning of life is to find your gi . The purpose of life is to give it away.” ~ William Shakespeare~ 10