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Edition #10 Sept, 2020
Welcome to our 10th Cabin Fever Edition of What’s Up Wilson! In this edition enjoy: CBC’s Under the Influence podcast, City and Recreation updates, free virtual events celebrating the Week of the Older Person, fire prevention tips from our fire fighters, a free bird count event, PoCo Heritage programs, book suggestions, local travel options & more.
As programming is reintroduced at the PCCC, pre-registration is required. Skating, fitness & weight room programs will be starting up shortly. Call 604-927-7529 or check out the links below for additional program & registration information. Fitness: www.portcoquitlam.ca/fitness; Skating: www.portcoquitlam.ca/skating; Registration: www.portcoquitlam.ca/register
As Fall weather approaches check out these
tips from our amazing Port Coquitlam Fire &
Emergency Services on what you can do to
prevent a fire in your home.
Space Heaters: If you use a space heater,
always keep it a minimum of 1 meter (3 ft)
away from anything
that can ignite.
Note: ensure the
cord is not across an
area you walk.
In the Kitchen: Never leave cooking meals
unattended. If a pan of food catches fire, put
on an oven mitt & slide a lid over it and turn
off the burner.
While it’s sometimes nice to
have a glass of wine with
dinner, make sure you don’t
cook if you are drowsy from
alcohol, medication, or even
if you’re just tired.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Ensure you have
smoke alarms installed on every level of your
home, especially inside each bedroom &
outside each sleeping area. Opt for a duo
service alarm with smoke & carbon monoxide
detection. Though these may be more
expensive, the overall investment is worth it.
Schedule a
reminder to check
your smoke alarms
each month, &
change the
batteries every 6
months aligning with daylight savings when
you change your clocks. Most fire alarms have
a 10 year life expectancy, so take note of the
install date & change them when needed.
Make sure everyone can hear the smoke
alarm. If you have hearing challenges, install a
fire alarm that has a visual warning option like
detectors from these local stores.
Walmart - www.walmart.ca/search?
q=smoke+alarm&c=10006
Canadian Tire - www.canadiantire.ca/en/
household-pets/home-safety-security/fire-
safety/smoke-detectors.html
Home Depot - www.homedepot.ca/search?
q=smoke%20alarm#!q=smoke%20alarm
If you have questions, concerns or need help installing a smoke alarm in your home contact Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services at 604-927-5466 or via email at [email protected]
Under Fire
City & Rec Updates
Council Meetings & Public Hearings have resumed & will now be held in the PoCo Community Centre’s (PCCC) Wilson Lounge. Sept. 22 the Committee Meeting begins at 4:30pm & the Council meeting starts at 6pm. Seating is limited. Meetings are recorded & posted to www.portcoquitlam.ca/council
Drop-In Weight Room is Opening The PCCC Drop-In Weight Room opens Sept 21st with general registration starting on Fri, Sept 18th. Registration is required via www.portcoquitlam.ca/register or by calling 604-927-7529 (PLAY).
Morning (Mon-Sat) 9-10am Tues & Thurs (Seniors 60+ & Wilson Seniors Members only) 10:30-11:30am (All ages) 12-1pm (All ages) Evenings (Mon-Thurs) 4-5pm (All ages) 5:30-6:30pm (All ages) 7-8pm (All ages)
One City Pass If you wish to re-instate your One City Pass you can by calling 604-927-7529 or emailing [email protected]. This will allow registration for pre-registered drop in activities. Those who register & do not show up will be charged a single admission rate.
Piper Spit Bird Count Tue, Oct 13 from 9 – 11 am
Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on
the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars & join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake. COVID safety measures & distancing are in effect. Register for course #5548 via this link: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/mvregionalparks/Activity_Search/552
Have questions? Call 604-432-6352, or email [email protected]
BREAK
The first 50 years of modern advertising was
based on the hard sell. The next 50 years was
persuasion through creativity & media. But as
advertising squeezed into the 21 century, it
was forced to shed its elbowing ways &
become a delicate dialogue. The goal is no
longer to triumph by weight, but to win by
influence. The Under the Influence podcasts
explore that critical shift. As we have all been
watching more movies lately, check out this
COVID Movie Podcast collection discussing
the influence of movie trailers, unseen
Hollywood Oscars campaigns & the art of
movie marketing. https://www.cbc.ca/
radio/undertheinfluence/quarantine-4-pack-
The BCCRN presents free Zoom events recognizing the Week of the Older Person.
Mon, Sept 28: Falls & Injury Prevention Falls prevention, vision, medications & vitamins, home safety and exercise. Register Here: https://bit.ly/2GhiQS8
Tues, Sept 29: Preventative Health Matters Vaccines, exercise, nutrition & mindfulness behaviors that can improve & accelerate your health will be shared. Click to register: https://bit.ly/2DhMUvR
Wed, Sept 30: Protecting Yourself During COVID & the Importance of Vaccines Publicly & non-publicly funded vaccines available to protect us from Shingles, Pneumonia, Influenza. Click to register: https://bit.ly/3bdSQT3
Thurs, Oct 1: Elder Abuse Awareness Learn to recognize the warning signs & risk factors of senior abuse. Click to register: https://bit.ly/3lBKcm3
Fri, Oct 2: Sleep to Better Health The benefits of sleep, 5 tips to increase your quality of sleep & health & well-being. Click to register: https://bit.ly/2EA3kAr
Click here for a Zoom tutorial: https://
support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/
articles/201362193-Joining-a-meeting
Wilson Seniors Advisory Board
On Facebook, submit a request to join “Wilson Seniors” via this link.
Farmers Market: The Wilson Advisory Board has worked hard to provide funding for 77 seniors in our community who were in need of food security via grants provid-ed from the PoCo Foundation.
Phone Buddies: Thanks so much to the 6 volunteers who have been assisting with this important community friendly phone callout program to seniors. Their dedication & compassion is supporting hundreds of our seniors who may feel isolated during both the COVID & smoke situations we are experiencing.
Wilson Advisory Board AGM: Stay tuned for a date confirmation for the upcoming Wilson Advisory Board AGM. The City & Board are working together to see about the possibility of hosting an indoor, in-person AGM meeting.
Question of the Week
How many bones do sharks have
in their body?
Last edition answer: The food McDonalds
only serves in the Philippines is Spaghetti.
A CRAFT-y Event & Quaran-Tales
2ND Annual Brew HaHa Festival Sept 21st – 27th you can help support local PoCo breweries by taking part in this socially distanced event. Stop by one of the participating local breweries during the event days & you’ll have a chance to win prizes & merchandise.
Check out QUARAN-TALES!
Quaran-tales is a remote collection program that documents your experiences during COVID-19.
Send us stories, poems, drawings, & pho-tos you have taken while you have been self-isolating or in quarantine due to COVID-19! We’ll post your submissions on our social media & website, keeping you engaged & connected to your community! For more information visit https://pocoheritage.org/calendar/quaran-tale
Empathy vs Sympathy
Brene Brown is a
researcher & storyteller
who has devoted 20
years of her life
studying courage, vulnerability, shame &
empathy. She tries to share the gifts that
imperfection might bring, & dares people to
always be courageous & kind. This 3 minute
video explains empathy in an amazing way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evw
gu369Jw
Aspiring journalist Copper Black is drawn into a high-profile Las Vegas murder investigation while juggling family, work, & boyfriend challenges.
Will’s journey takes him to far-flung & isolated communities as well as deep into Canada’s urban centres. From P.E.I. to the tobacco belt of southern Ontario, from the architectur-al mess that is Montreal to
the glorious jumble that is St. John’s, Will explodes the myths of who we are.
This series debut finds Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdottir of the Reykjavik Police targeted by a violent adversary who would prevent her from solving the murder of a Russian asylum seeker.
If you liked Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley try: Getting Off on Frank Sinatra by Megan Edwards
If you liked The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo, try: The Darkness - Ragnar Jonasson
YWCA TechLink will be offering free IT & tech support over the phone & virtually for vulnerable members of the community. You can get free tech support & learn to set up your devices, make video calls, set up email accounts, access government services, access the internet & more. If you've got general questions around IT and tech, get booked in for free, friendly tech support by calling 1-833-386-4129, emailing [email protected]
12 Guidelines for Seniors
1.) Talk to yourself. There are times you need expert advice. 2.) “In Style” are the clothes that still fit. 3.) You don't need anger management. You need people to stop making you angry. 4.) Your people skills are just fine. It's your tolerance for stupidity that needs work. 5.) The biggest lie you tell yourself is, “I don't need to write that down. I can remember it.” 6.) “On time” is when you get there. 7.) Even duct tape can't fix stupid - but it can muffle the sound. 8.) It would be wonderful if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes, then come out wrinkle-free & three sizes smaller. 9.) Lately, you've noticed people your age are so much older than you. 10.) Growing old should have taken longer. 11.) Aging may have slowed you down, but it hasn't shut you up. 12.) You still haven't learned to act your age, & hope you never will.
This is almost, kind of the same.
Armchair Tourist - Vancouver Island
Explore the amazing
& primitive habitat of
Vancouver Island &
enjoy some of the
undiscovered vistas that run along the 300
miles of our BC coast. https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=klsa9QBix1E
Stay Local, Stay Safe
During this time of
safety & travel
restrictions, we have
the opportunity to
explore some amazing
sites in our own back yard. While we can’t
easily jump on a plane right now, we can
drive onto a ferry & explore our world
renowned island to the west. Check out
Expedia’s travel guide for some new ideas
for a weekend road trip. https://
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Q_bNu3RYXAA
FVRL Recommended Books
If you liked A Walk in the Woods by Bill
Bryson then try Beauty Tips from Moosejaw by Will Ferguson
What the Heck’s with Tech?!?
