February 2015 newsletter

1February 2015 Evergreen Newsletter • 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.me

Well, hello once again....another month has passed....in fact the months go by a whole lot faster than I would really like, but

I guess that’s what it’s really like for of us during these so-called “Golden Years”. We get to this point in great anticipation

of the many things we will do and enjoy but the passage of time seems so rapid that we oft en do not get the opportunity to

fulfi ll all of what we dreamed....so priorities are important. Get that bucket list together and “get ‘er done”....better now

than waiting too long. And now onto business.... (Continued on Page 2)

Gord Kruger, Evergreen Club President

Dates to Remember

Courtenay Recreation - Florence Filberg Centre411 Anderton Avenue

Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6

Offi ce HoursMonday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 250-338-1000

Facility opens at 7:00 am

Evergreen Lounge - Food Service

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Closed Saturdays except when specifi ed

Kitchen Phone: 250-338-1953

Evergreen Club Annual MembershipsJanuary 1 - December 31: $26 & GST

Newsletter available last Tuesday of each month with

the exception of July.

www.evergreenclub.me

President’s Message

Monthly Newsletter February 2015

Information

Feb 2 EXECUTIVE MEETING 9 am Soroptimist Lounge

COMMITTEE MEETING 11 am Soroptimist Lounge

Feb 2 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Feb 3 MEET & GREET (SINGLES GROUP) 1 pm Rotary Hall

Feb 6 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Feb 6 No Friday Night Dance

Feb 9 FAMILY DAY ! Statutory Holiday - Centre Closed

Feb 11 EVERGREEN CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1 pm Rotary Hall Door prizes to giveaway!

Feb 13 No Friday Night Dance


Feb 20 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Feb 20 Friday Night Dance music by DAN HUGHES BAND*

7:30 pm Rotary Hall


Feb 27 Friday Night Dance music by REISS VINK*

7:30 pm Rotary Hall

For complete details, turn to “Special Events” pages 18 - 19.

“View from the trestle over Lewis Park leading to the Courtenay Hotel, c. 1920s Historic Photo from Courtenay & District Museum

2 February 2015 Evergreen Newsletter • 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.me

President

Gord Kruger 250-339-4389

Vice-PresidentNettie Webers 250-334-3499

1st Director Fred Greene 250-334-4334

2nd DirectorEllen Whitelaw 250-898-8268

3rd DirectorRick Forward 250-703-0201

SecretaryDianne Bruon 250-338-0940

Past PresidentBob Bruon 250-338-0940

Susan Manager

Raegan Recreation

Coordinator

Deanne Volunteer

Coordinator

Lori Receptionist

Sandy Receptionist

Don /Donna Custodians

Section Page #Activity Reports 2 - 8

Volunteer

Opportunities 9

Instructional Programs 10 -17

Special Events 18- 20

Bus Trips 20- 23

Month at a Glance Back Page

Club representatives please submit

newsletter reports for the March-

newsletter publication to the offi ce

or email to: [email protected]

by Monday, February 2nd

CLUB NEWS

Remember, it’s AGM time once again. Wednesday February 11 at 1pm is the time

when it all happens in the Rotary Hall. It’s your opportunity to listen in on year end

reports and involve yourself in the election of Executive Members. All but one of

the present executive has put their names forward once again for another term.

The one member leaving us aft er four years on board is Director Rick Forward. I’d

like to take this opportunity to thank Rick on everyone’s behalf for his input and

dedication over those years. Your contributions were very much appreciated. By

the way, we have some great door prizes that will be distributed to lucky winners

that are in attendance at this years AGM.

It was great to see good attendance at the recent visit of the BC Seniors Advocate.

I was out of town and unable to attend but I’m told that interest was high....many

good questions and many, I hope, good answers. It’s great that these people

are able to get out and about in the province and get a feel for what are the real

issues facing our sector of society. My understanding is that transportation and

housing issues were big here in Courtenay. Hopefully in the future we are able to

continue with these type of information opportunities and in fact we are presently

in the midst of setting up a meeting with the CEO of St Josephs Hospital. She

has asked to come and speak on the future of St Josephs aft er our new hospital is

completed. She will be seeking your ideas on future uses. Hopefully that visit will

come together soon...stay tuned.

Ticket sales have begun for the Evergreen Club Centennial Raffl e. This is a special

raffl e draw in celebration of our city’s 100th birthday. Our Evergreen Quilters

have donated two beautiful quilts and there is also an array of other prizes. Please

purchase some tickets in support of this project as proceeds go directly toward

Evergreen Club equipment. Draws take place on Wednesday April 1st.

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge “The Greenes” as last months

“Volunteers of the Month”. Ginny and Fred have been club members for a

number of years and a great write-up of their club involvement was in the January

newsletter. Fred is also a member of the club executive. Well done to both of you

and THANKS for your dedication.

And fi nally our sincerest condolences to family of Harry Prudin on his passing.

Harry was an exceptional person and and a devoted member of the Evergreen

Club. He will be missed!!

And now to end it for another month just give this some thought....”In the end,

we only regret, the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to

have, and the decisions we waited too long to make....Adios ...see you at the

AGM.....gk

Edith Harper sends get well and

bereavement cards to members and

family members. However, if Edith is

not notifi ed of members who have

passed away or are ill in the hospital,

they will not receive our blessing.

Please call Edith if you know someone

who should receive our wishes at

250-338-5385.

President’s Message (cont’d)

Evergreen ClubExecutive 2014

Filberg Centre Staff 250-338-1000

Club Write-Ups For Newsletter

Table of ContentsCard Lady

The City of Courtenay celebrates

it’s Centennial year in 2015!

See feature historic photos on

the front cover of the Evergreen

Newsletter every month in 2015.


CLUB NEWS

1pm in the Evergreen Lounge on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each monthMexican Train is a game played with

dominoes. The object of the game is

for a player to play all the dominoes

from his or her hand onto one or

more chains, or “trains” emanating

from a central hub or “station”.

Instruction provided. There are usually

about 3 tables of play. If you want

to have some mid-week fun, come

and join us. 25 cent drop in fee.

Joe

Mexican Train

Let us call you, “Sweetheart”, anytime

but specially this month. We have

wound up a fantastic group who love

to come out and sing and most of all

have fun.

Sad news – we lost our Harry Pruden,

Harry and Shirley helped get our group

off the ground. A big group of us went

to Harry’s service and sang two of his

favorites, we were appreciated and I

know Harry would have been proud

of us.

We sang songs from around the

world – makes you want to do a bit of

travelling. Ha!Ha!

We still meet every Friday, 10:00am –

11:30am in the Rotary Hall.

Hope to see all of you

Donna Bews

ChoristersA busy start to the New Year and still

more new members attending our

meetings which are held on the First

and Third Tuesdays of the month in the

Soroptimist Lounge. The Refl ection

Photographs were well received and

we had a tie for the photograph you

liked the best - the refections from

an offi ce building and the rather

mysterious columns which were

taken in a water storage cistern in El

Jadida in Morocco. Thank you for you

participation. We contnued to focus

on education with a session on Flash

Photography which we followed up

with a home-work exercise to show

we learnt something! The second

item as another in the series of DVDs

from Joel Sartori, a well respected

National Geographic photographer

who focussed on Macro photography.

This also led us to consider Focus

Stacking, a technique to increase

the depth of fi eld in a photograph

which can be quite a challenge with

macro. Again we set ourselves some

home work to show we understand

fi ll-in fl ash and using refl ected fl ash

light to give better illumination. The

Refl ection photos will remain up for

a few days into February if you didn’t

have chance to see some fi ne work.

We plan a photoshoot to Nymph Falls

in February. Come and join us any

time there is bound to be something

you can learn with a friendly bunch of

people.

Robin

Camera Club

Games Day

Every 3rd Wednesday at 1 pm in the

Evergreen Lounge. Got a new game?

Bring it along. Everybody welcome.

Jackie

We are back on schedule aft er our

Christmas and New Year holidays.

Every Monday and Wednesday we

meet at 10:00 a.m. (or before) at the

Filberg Centre for a nice 2 hour bike

ride on the back roads of our scenic

area – weather permitting, of course.

Rain and slippery roads hold us back!

Dress warming at this time of year.

Getting exercise gives us energy and

lift s the spirits – it is surprising! FMI call

Karin at 898-8949.

Karin

Cycling

Friday Night DancesHere we are in February 2015 already

This month (February 20th) we can

enjoy the terrifi c music and singing of

Dan Hughes Band, what a wonderful

way to spend a Friday Night. Guests

receive a very warm welcome when

they arrive at 7:30 p.m. then at 9:00

p.m. we have a break for coff ee, tea

and cookies. At the end of the second

dance we give two $5.00 gift cards,

from Tim Horton’s, to the winners

of the spot dance. It makes our job

so pleasant when we see everyone

up dancing and we respect those

who come to listen to the music and

visit. Most times there are six or more

volunteers at each dance in order to

make it as super as we can.

Cost of living aff ects all of us including

those who travel to be with us at The

Evergreen Club. Our bands travel

from Duncan, Nanaimo, Campbell

River, as well as Courtenay and

surrounding area. So far we have had

very positive responses to the fact that

we have to raise the entrance fee. We

can quote some of our guests who

say that they would be comfortable

with the increase of $2.00, making the

fees $7.00 for members and $9.00 for

non-members. Bring some friends, or

come by yourself, all welcome.

Sandra and Mary

The Folk Band will meet Tuesday,

February 3 and Tuesday. February

17 at 3:15 pm in the Craft Room.

This group is open to anyone who

likes to sing traditional and popular

songs and/or play tunes. For more

information contact Mike, miklayers@

hotmail.com, 250-337-5437, shared

phone, please don’t leave message..

Mike

Folk Band


CLUB NEWS

February Dance Schedule

Feb 20 DAN HUGHES BAND

Feb 27 REISS VINK

* depicts Bar Service

Starts at 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Please check schedule on front of

newsletter for location of dance.

Members:$7

Non-members:$9 at the door.

NOTE: Aft er 9:30 pm a LATE

ADMISSION FEE OF $4.00 will

apply to latecomers. PLEASE

NOTE: 90% of admission fees

cover the cost of the bands that

are hired to play at each dance.

Friday Night Dance

”55+ BC Games” - Join the “In crowd” in the Province of BC!Beginning this year, the province of BC is projected to have -for the fi rst time

in history- a majority of citizens aged 55 or older. This segment will drive many

aspects of British Columbia’s collective life style and continue to shatter old

notions of what it means to age.

It’s a new year and of course, with a new year comes the time honoured tradition

of making New Year’s Resolutions. How many have you made over the years?

I for one, have broken many more than I actually fulfi lled. Have you planned to

get in shape, work out more, lose some weight, perhaps gain some weight, quit

smoking, make new friends, do some volunteer work, play and enjoy life more,

get involved in something? The solution to achieving many of your resolutions

could be as easy as participating in the annual 55+ BC Games.

If you are a resident of BC, 55 and older, you qualify -it’s as simple as that! All

you have to do is decide which activity you would like to take part in and away

you go. Many of the activities are separated into age categories so the older the

better- how oft en do you hear that these days? The Mission of the 55 + BC Games

is to improve the health, lifestyle and image of British Columbia’s 55+ population.

Several of the activities such as badminton, bridge, cribbage,darts,fi ve pin

bowling,fl oor curling,ice curling,ice hockey,pickleball, swimming,table tennis

and whist are in full swing during the winter months. Other activities such as

cycling, golf, horseshoes, lawn bowling,slo-pitch,tennis and track and fi eld are

more weather related and the qualifying rounds if required are later in the spring.

The 55+ BC Games give you a chance to “Strut your Stuff ” and at our age, why

not? It’s fun, good for the heart and the soul and gives you an opportunity to

demonstrate what it means to be a proud senior today. The 2015 games will

be held in North Vancouver from August 25-29. Check out the website at

www.55plusbcgames.org for details on the 2015 games plus lots of pictures and

results from last year’s fun and games in Langley.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions,

Judy FrancisZone 2 Area 4 Representative

55 + BC Senior Games

250-897-3577 [email protected]

The Echoes will be playing at:

lst Thurs. Seniors Village @ 2 pm

2nd Tues. Cumberland @ 2 pm

2nd Thurs. Casa Loma @ 2 pm

3rd Tues. ECU @ 2 pm

4th Tues. Glacier View @ l30 pm

The secret of genius is to carry the

spirit of the child

into old age, which means never

losing your enthusiasm

Iris Goebel (250) 897-0281

Valley Echoes

“ 55+ B.C. Senior Games “Come play with us!”New logo! New Spirit!

Floor CurlingThere are two out-of-town bonspiels

coming up with two teams invited.

There are great fun and good

competition. Our group voted to give

$1000 towards the new sound system

that is being installed in the Filberg

Conference hall. Anyone interested

in fl oor curling is welcome to come to

the Native Sons Hall on Wednesdays

at 1 pm. or call: Dianne Bruon at 338-

0940 or Denise Holst at 338-7849.

Dianne [email protected]

KaroakeJoin Ken & Cheryl for a fun aft ernoon

of karaoke:

Monday, February 2,2015Monday, March 2, 2015Monday, April 13, 2015Monday, June 1, 2015

1 pm to 4 pm in the Grand Hall,

Native Sons Hall. If you love to sing....

come & join us!


CLUB NEWS

February Lunch SpecialsMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2 3

Hocks &

Cabbage

Soup

4 5 6

BLT Sandwich

9

Family Day!

Stat Holiday

Centre closed

10 11

Bangers & Mash

12

Egg &

Shrimp on

Croissant

13

16 17 18

Cheeseburgers

19 20

Chinese Food

Lunch

23

Chicken Salad

Sandwich

24

Homemade

Hamburger

Soup

25 26 27

Tuna Melt

Computer Club1pm, Soroptimist Lounge, Friday,February 6, 20152015 had a great start. We started our

fi rst meeting of the year with a great

demo of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.

It is a wonderful piece of machinery,

and one that most of us would love to

own. All of this complex, compact

computer is fi t into a very effi cient and

small package.

Our meetings start with a timely topic,

with a question and answer period.

Following this, we have a round-

table discussion where all have an

opportunity to ask questions, or air

their computer frustrations.

We welcome all, novice and

experienced, alike. Our only

requirements are a current Evergreen

Club membership and a $1.00 drop

fee.

Marlene 250-336-2171

Table Tennis

On Jan 6th, we fi nally celebrated Xmas

and New Years with a Pizza Party. The

turnout was fairly good and we had

5 tables up. Our numbers continue

to be fairly good on both Mondays

and Tuesdays. Table Tennis is a great

way to have fun and get your exercise

in. We play on Monday 11:30am –

1:30pm and on Tuesday 12:30pm –

4:00pm. You only pay .75 cents per

day and balls and bats are supplied.

For any information needed, don’t

hesitate to phone me.

Patti Robertson: 250-334-4404

Patti

DartsEvery Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm In

the Rotary Hall, $1.00 drop-in fee,

darts available and draw for teams.

Some high scores in Dec/Jan, Fred. G

– 110, Norman – 112, Lucy – 117, Sue –

140. High check-out Lynn – 80 with a

Bulls Eye! We welcomed newcomers

– Ken, Alice, Monique, June, Jim. C.

and Wendy.

Fred and Ginny are once again Darts

Co-ordinators for the 55+ BC Games

held in North Vancouver on Aug 25-

29. Qualifying play downs will be

held on Sat. March 14th at 10:00am in

the Rotary Hall. For more info contact

Ginny.

Don’t forget to attend the Evergreen

Club Annual General Meeting on

Wed. Feb 11th at 1:00pm in the Rotary

Hall.

Thanks to everyone for all their help

with our darts set-up. Special thanks

to Maureen, Norman and Lynn. Also,

thanks to Maureen for her lovely

handmade cards.

We’re a fun group and enjoy playing in

a non-competitive atmosphere.

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!

Ginny Green 250-334-4334

Brazilian EmbroideryNot sure if this winter only seems

excessively long because I was here

for all of it or if winter really has been

wetter than usual! Despite the weather

I’ve enjoyed being here for Thursday

Brazilian Embroidery - the company is

hard to beat.

We are always looking for new

members and all enjoy helping others

learn this craft . There are no formal

lessons, strictly learn as you go, and

everyone pitches in to help beginners.

Although some of our members have

being doing Brazilian Embroidery

for quite a number of years we all

remember how diffi cult it seemed

when we started - that stage doesn’t

last long - the needle and thread

quickly become more cooperative

even though there are always new

stitches to learn.

All are welcome to drop in, meet

the members and see what they

are working on - Thursday 9:00

am to Noon in the Craft Room.

Gaye [email protected]


CLUB NEWS

Tuesdays,February 10 & February 24,2015 , 4:30-6:15 pm Rotary HallWe are defi nitely running at full stride

with the advent of the New Year. Two

sessions already under our belts, and

also a couple of outside gigs at the

Care homes. Very satisfying to be

able to do something we so enjoy,

and have others we play for, enjoy it

as much.

We are an easy going group who love

to sing, and play the uke. We have

many beginners, and also a few more

accomplished individuals. As with

anything, to become accomplished,

one has to do some hard practising.

Remember what Mom used to say,

“practise makes perfect”.

We have a loaner uke, and it may be

signed out for several weeks to see

if you might like to go further, and

purchase your own.

Our music is sent to us via email,

so this gives us the opportunity to

practise (or not), as much as you like.

We start our sessions with fairly easy

tunes that almost all of us recognize.

The last 45 minutes is usually

decidated to chords and music, that

is just a bit more diffi cult.

Our only requirement is a current

Evergreen Club membership and a

$2.00 user fee.

For more information you can contact

Howie at [email protected], or

Terry at [email protected].

Another option is come on down, sit

in and listen, and see if this might be

something you might like to do.

Marlene

Ukulele Club

The group has been growing at a

steady rate the last few months and

we have had extra tables set up to

accommodate everyone. But the

snowbirds will be heading south soon

and our numbers will probably drop

back to normal again.

We meet every Thursday in the Craft

Room from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. A

current Evergreen membership

is required and a small fee is also

charged. Please come check us out.

Marcia

Art Club

Play continues each Monday morning

from 10 am to noon in the Soroptimist

Lounge (and once a month in the Craft

Room). Join in the fun!

Canasta

We have now fi nished our “A” event

league. The runners up with 35

points were the Blue Jays – skip Joy

Nichol – second Helen Ryley and lead

Anne Strachan. The winners were the

Gophers with 36 points – skip Barry

Graham – second Muriel Badcock and

lead Carrolle Allen. Congratulations

to both teams on their great bowling.

We have also fi nished our mixed

triples tournament. The runners up

are skip – John Enns – second Marg

Queen & lead Marguerite Sklarchuck.

The winners were – skip Lyndon James

– second Rob Scharf and lead Pat

Lamond. Congrats to both teams for

their great bowling. We are now back

to bowling aft er the Xmas & New Years

break. Our drop in days are Tuesdays

& Thursdays at 1:00 pm with a cost of

25 cents. Our league day is Tuesdays

at 1:00 pm with a cost of $1.00. On

the Tuesdays we play two games and

between the games we have a short

break for tea/coff ee & cookies – and

a good deal of chatter and laughter.

This is a very friendly group of people

with a lot of good natured kidding and

ribbing going on between everyone.

So if you are looking for something

to do on rainy aft ernoons this a great

way to get out and still stay dry. If you

would like more information please

feel free to phone me at 339-9128.

Pat

Carpet Bowling Interested in Life Long Learning? Help start a Club !Lifelong Learners Club may include

the following goals:

• Form a support group to address

our individual goals which may

be health, weight management,

maintaining balance, bone density or

mental competence, enhancing our

sociability and communication skills,

caring for a partner or friend with

health issues, and other topics put

forth by members

• Invite specialists in health care and

other areas to give presentations to

support our stated goals

Join the fi rst meeting of Lifelong

Learners on Wednesday, February 18 at the Rotary Hall at 1 p.m. Please think about at least one

important goal you would like to

work on. Arabella will be sharing

her experience on “How I healed

myself naturally from Fibromyalgia

and Chronic Fatigue in 28 days!” She

will discuss how this lifestyle can help

anyone battling with many health

issues. Participants are encouraged to

share their experience at overcoming

a life crisis or hurdle.

The next meeting is on Wednesday,

February 25 at 1-3 pm in the Rotary

Hall. The topic may be “Clutter

Clearing” depending on group

needs and goals.

Monthly meetings will occur on 2nd,

3rd, & 4th Wednesdays of every

month in Rotary Rall.

To register for this Club , please call

the Filberg Centre offi ce at 250-338-

1000 - “Count Me for Life Long Learners Club #38087If you have questions regarding this

club please contact Arabella , Club

Facilitator at:

Email: [email protected] or by

phone at 250-941-8885.


CLUB NEWS

The fi rst meeting of the Bookclub was

held on January 5th in the Soroptimist

Lounge. The next meeting will be

held on February 2nd,2015.

We welcome you to join us, and share

with us your favourite author or your

favourite book. We all read diff erent

books and tell the group what we

enjoyed about that book.

The meeting is at 100 pm, the

fi rst Monday of the month, in the

Soroptimist Lounge. And if you want

to join us for coff ee or lunch before

the meeting, you are most welcome .

If you would like more info, please call

Freida at 338-8010

Freida

Book Club

Gospel sing-a-long meets every

Thursday morning from 10:30 till

11:30 in the Conference Room.

We have a few changes this month,

February 5th, and 19th we will be

meeting in the Lower Native Sons

Hall and on February 12th we will be

cancelled, SORRY. We are a friendly

group come out and sing with us.

For more information call Marnie at

250-338-1282

Marnie

Gospel Sing along

Welcome to our World! Come see us

in the lounge Tuesdays 1:30-3:00pm.

Bring your knitting/crocheting/

Tatting or whatever – drop- fee is

.25cents.

Penny

Knit & Crochet

The Happy Gang & the Heartstrings

met together for the most part of

December. We played Christmas

Songs and Carols to the delight of our

faithful audience.

December 10th. found a lot of our

members struggling to fi nd a way

around the fl oods, to attend our

Heartstrings/ Happy Gang Christmas

Party. We missed those, who couldn’t

make it there that night.

Those of us lucky enough to live on

the Filberg side of the fl ooding as

well as the members that laboured

though traffi c and long detours, had

a good time. As always, the pot luck

dinner was excellent.A big thanks

to all who brought food, also to our

members who entertained us. Thank

you to our last minute fi ll-in pianist

Pat Cottingham. We also send our

appreciation to Rudy Preus, for all

the work he does, to make sure that

our annual party is a success. Job well

done , Rudy.We must also remember

those who set up, and clean up aft er.

We couldn’t have a party without you.

Come and listen to us Tuesdays 10

a.m. to noon at the Filberg as we are

playing out of our second book,

some of your other old favourites will

be heard. HAPPY FAMILY DAY!

Liza busylizyshaw.ca

Happy GangIt’s February already and I imagine we

are all looking forward to Valentines

Day when we hope to get candy,

fl owers or cards. That’s how we

celebrate St. Valentine today but at

the end of the article I’ll tell you about

the customs of Celtic Folks.

Please note that our February meeting

has been changed from our usual time

and spot. The Soroptomist Room was

not available this month and since we

missed our Christmas Party because of

the fl ood we have decided to have a

lunch meeting instead. On Thursday,

February 19th at 11:30 we will be

meeting at the Bamboo Gardens on

Cliff Avenue for the buff et.

Now back to the Celtic customs:

Valentines Day was celebrated on St.

Valentines Eve and unmarried men put

the names of female acquaintances into

a vessel. They then drew names to see

whom they might marry. Later, eligible

girls adapted the same practice. Also,

boys would sometimes wear Valentine

slips on their sleeves and treat the girls

whose names were written on them.

St. Valentine became the patron saint

of lovers. Today in Celtic areas the

custom is to send anonymous cards

and gift s to those they admire. This

goes back to our own roots doesn’t it!

Hope you can join us for our Valentine

lunch. Please let me know if you plan

to attend.

Ethel 250-335-1504

Genealogy Club

Mah-jong is an ancient Chinese tile

game of skill, strategy, calculation and

involves a certain degree of chance. It

is somewhat similar to the card game

rummy. It is played every Tuesday in

the craft room. We arrive at 12:15 to

set up the tiles and arrange seating.

We play in groups of 3 or 4. Cost is a

25 cent drop-in fee, plus 20 cents for

the game. New players are welcome,

so please come and join us and learn

this fun and interesting game.

Joe 250-339-4093

Mahjongg

At our February meeting we will

discuss delirium, depression and

dementia and the diff erences

between these three “Ds”. There will

be a speaker to lead us through these

terms and give us hints when we are

a caregiver, and for our own care.

Our meetings are open to the public.

There is no charge, but a good will

off ering is greatly appreciated to help

cover our expenses. FMI: Jennifer

250-334-2321

S.O.S (Support Our Seniors)Monday, February 2nd, 2pm Lower Level Native Sons Hall


CLUB NEWS

The Evergreen Recorder Players meet

each Friday from 1000 to 1130 in the

Craft Room. We @hotmail.complay

music mostly from the Renaissance

and Baroque eras in 3, 4, and 5 parts

as well as folk and country dance

tunes. New players are welcome.

For more information contact

mike , [email protected] ,or

250.337.5437 (shared phone, please

don’t leave message) or come to

the Craft Room Friday morning..

Mike

Recorder

The snooker Gods had a long break

for Christmas and New Year’s, but

they are right back at it again. Team 3

is a way out in front again with a squad

that’s hard to beat. Team 2 is back

considerably, but ahead of the four

other teams, which are grouped quite

close together. It’s hard to speculate

how thing are going to turn out in the

end but I think it’s going to be a tight

race.”

Greg

Snooker

Come and join a fun group - no need

to bring a partner. Tuesday evenings

at 7 pm. Contact person: Pat Schmidt

339-2391. Thursday aft ernoons at

12:30 pm with coff ee available.

Contact person: Jane Jenssen

250-335-1227.

Social Contract Bridge

Greetings to all; we resumed play

on Jan. 5th aft er Christmas break.

Start time is 7:30 pm. Please join us

for 20 games of Whist, door prizes,

snacks and good fun. Cost to play is

only $2.00. New players are always

welcome; come early and sign in.

Norm & Judy

Whist

The Meet and Greet Singles met on

January 2/15 in the Rotary Hall, with

Ellen in the chair. Our guest speaker

was MLA Don McRea, he is the Minister

of Social Development and Social

Innovations. Don is also a member

of the Priorities Planning Committee.

Don was born and raised in the

Comox Valley, he attended Vanier

Secondary School, and later taught

there for fourteen years. Don and his

wife Deanne have two daughters,

Gracie and Chloe, they live in Comox.

On the 20th, we had a great Chinese

lunch, Nettie told us all about the

bakery where she used to work.We

collected for the Food Bank as usual,

and celebrating the 100th Anniversary

this month.

Sheila

Meet & Greet Singles ClubThe Drama club is working very hard

on a show about the early years of

the city of Courtenay. We wish to

honour the centenary of the city and

those early pioneers who helped to

make Coutenay what it is today. We

will be announcing the date of our

production soon but for now we are

very busy assembling information and

facts about 1900 to 1920’s. We will

update our progress as we proceed

and develope the story line. We

would like to thank all those who have

purchased tickets and supported our

eff orts in the past several years. We

could not do what we do without your

support

Phil

Drama Club

Non-Denominational – Bible Study

held in the Soroptimist Room every

Tuesday morning 10:00am – 11:30am.

Present topic - The Armor of God.

Ruth Hay: 250-703-0059

Wilberta Braconnier: 250-337-8687

Bible Study

CribEvery Tuesday morning at 10:00am we

Meet in the Rotary Hall for fun. You get

six games for $1.00.

Mark your calendars each Wednesday

for 12:15pm, to assist in setting up of

tables and designation of seating.

New players welcome. 12:30-

3:30pm – cost is $3.00.

Nancy

Texas Hold’em iPad Tips and Tricks2:30 - 4pm Soroptimist Lounge1st Tuesday - Focus on New Users3rd Tuesday-Focus on MoreExperienced Users --

Sharon

Fabric Painters

We are trying to add some diff erent

items to our collection. In the lounge

showcase we have items for sales. I

can assure you that items painted on

washable fabric will last a long time

and the paint does not disappear. We

can always use more help.

Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 11:30am.

Marjorie

Quilting! Quilting! Quilting!

Every Monday from noon until we get

tired or 4:00pm, whichever comes

fi rst. We are still working on two

quilts, which we hope to fi nish soon.

“A creative mess is better than a tidy

idleness.”

Marjorie & Member Quilters

Quilters


VOLUNTEERSA Message from Deanne, your Volunteer Coordinator

VOLUNTEER

OF THE MONTH

A big thank you goes out to

All of the Evergreen Club volunteers

Who helped out at the City

Of Courtenay’s Centennial

Pancake Breakfast on New Year’s

Day. The feedback was wonderful

On the pleasant table service and

Delicious food. A job well done!

Call me at 250-338-1000 ext 232

Or email [email protected]

FOOD SERVICE HOURSThe food service is open:

8:00am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday

FOOD SERVICE

REMINDER: Food Service will be

Closed on the following dates:

Monday, February 9thFamily DayStatutory Holidayand

Will close early at 1pm

Wednesday, February 11thEvergreen Club AGM.We apologize for any inconvenience

That this may cause.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DISHWASHERThis is a good place to meet new people and work as part of a dynamic team. One aft ernoon per month or more! 11:30am

- 1:30pm is the scheduled shift for dishwasher. There is no busing involved as patrons bring their dishes and trays back

to the kitchen for you. We have a quality restaurant dishwashing machine and training on how to use it is provided. Must

feel comfortable working alongside other volunteers. Everyone in the kitchen itches in (as some days can be busier than

others). Come and try us out.

Rose Jacobson

Our Rosy Valentine!What better way to celebrate the month known

for red roses than to celebrate our volunteer

Rose. Her background is an interesting one.

Rose served in the military during the war as

a wireless operator. Serving the military allowed her and her husband to travel

across Canada hitting every province except Newfoundland (Her daughter is

striking that off her bucket list and travelling with her there later this year!) They

were stationed in the Comox Valley in ‘54 and returned to stay in ‘63. Rose then

went on to work at the Credit Union and joined the Evergreen Club in ‘99. A year

later she obtained her Food Safe certifi cate and started volunteering in the kitchen.

Betty Annand says, “I think Rose has worked in the Evergreen Kitchen longer than

anyone I know! All those years of service should be acknowledged.” Rose says,

“It was Betty who totally talked me into joining drama. She needed bodies. I

had never done anything like it before... I mean in school I did Christmas shows.

But, you kind of did what you were told to do. Of course, I was happy to be

picked though.” This gal of 94 years (yes, you read that right!) is up for anything.

She laughs, “I love showing off !” She recently played a bag lady named ‘Mert’

alongside Ruth Hay’s bag lady named ‘Gert’. The previous year she played a

teenager. She remembers with a twinkle in her eye, “I wore a short leather skirt

for that character!” Rose went to many Senior Games around the province and

remembers fondly about the fun that was had. “We got to visit places like Prince

George, Prince Rupert, and Fernie”. Rose won many metals either with drama

and in later years she got them for swimming. Fellow Evergreen volunteer (and

Rose’s daughter) Lynne Grant says, “I have to book an appointment to see my

mother. She’s so busy!” Lynne is amazed that her mom still lives and looks aft er

her own home and drives for all her friends. “She’s really a remarkable person.

My mother never says anything bad about anybody.” She pauses and laughs,

“She may think it though!” Rose is also involved with other outside groups and

activities like Glacier Green Golfi ng, Probus, Bridge and Sendial. Rose has been

shopping and fi lling orders for other seniors at Thrift y’s Foods for ten years. As

our interview comes to a close it’s fi tting that Rose ends it by saying, “Well, I got

to go and visit and help my friend who is in the hospital and then get ready to go

play Bridge.” Thanks Rose, you’re an inspiration!


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 am

Stretch & Strength

Filberg Centre

9:00 am

55+ TRX/Res Trng # (L1)

Lewis Centre

9:00 am


Lewis Centre

9:00 am

Stretch & Strength

Native Sons Hall

9:00 am

Cardio & Strength

Native Sons Hall

9:00 am

Simply Strength 2 #

Native Sons Hall

9:15 am

Chair Fit

Filberg Centre

9:00 am

Simply Strength 2#

Native Sons Hall

9:00 am


Lewis Centre

9:00 am

55+ TRX/Res Trng # - (L2)

Lewis Centre

10:15 am

Simply Strength 1

Native Sons Hall

9 am - 12 pm

Tai Chi (Level 1 - 3)

Native Sons Hall

8:45 & 10:15 am

Yoga #

Filberg Centre

9:15 am

Chair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:15 am

Gentle Hatha Yoga #

Filberg Centre

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

10:15 am

Simply Strength 1

Native Sons Hall

10:00 am

Yoga for the Joints #

Lewis Centre

10:00 am

Yoga #

Native Sons Hall

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

11 am

Chair Yoga #

Native Sons Hall

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

10:00 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

1:30 pm

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

1:30 pm

Zumba

Lewis Centre

2:00 pm

55 + Circuit Fit #

Lewis Centr

1:30 pm

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

2:00 pm

55 + Circuit Fit #

Lewis Centr

2:00 pm

Hatha Yoga #

Filberg Centre

3:00 pm

55 + Beg Str. Trng

Lewis Centre

3:00 pm

55 + Beg Str. Trng #

Lewis Centre

Please pre-register for all of the above classes ~ drop ins or

punch cards may be used for some programs (space permitting). See following pages for class descriptions.

Fitness Fees Drop-In 11 Punch Simply Strength 1 11 punch

Evergreen Member $ 4.50 $ 45 $ 50

Non-member $ 5.50 $ 55 $ 63

How to pay:

• All drop-in fees must be paid at the Florence Filberg Centre

offi ce prior to attending classes & receipt given to instructor

• Punch card holders may go directly to their class

• Be sure to turn in your completed punch card to be entered

in the monthly draw for a free card!

WINTER 2015 FITNESS AT A GLANCE

# No punch card option

“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese ” Satchel Paige

Personal TrainingThe personal training programs

created by our fi tness staff are both

individualized and specifi c. All

training sessions are pre-planned

and custom-tailored by your fi tness

specialist to meet your specifi c needs,

goals, personality and availability.

Private 2 people

1 session $ 50 $ 75

3 sessions $ 135 $ 203

5 sessions $ 200 $ 300

10 sessions $ 325 $ 490

15 sessions $ 375 $ 563

5 sessions & over will receive a

complimentary 11 punch Wellness

Centre pass. Ask about our 30 minute options!

GST WILL BE ADDED

TO PROGRAM FEES


The benefi ts of strength training

fi tness for seniors and older adults

are numerous and include arthritis

relief, reducing the risk and severity

of falls, weight maintenance, sleep

improvement and a sense of mental

well-being. With a qualifi ed fi tness

instructor monitoring the gym fl oor

at all times, you can rest assured that

we will guide you through your fi tness

journey, providing support at every

turn.

No Class: Feb 9

Instructor: Juan Blancas

Mon & Wed Jan 5 - Mar 30

$ 120 / 24 sessions

# 36962 10:30 - 11:30 am

# 36965 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Tues & Thurs # 36964 Jan 6 - Mar 31

10:30 - 11:30 am

$ 125 / 25 sessions

Fridays # 36963 Jan 9 - Mar 27

10 - 11 am

$ 60 / 12 sessions

Level 1 10:15 - 11:15 amExercises will be taught with a variety

of equipment to increase balance,

range of motion and strength.

Level 2 9:00 - 10:00 amThis class off ers overall body

conditioning, balance and agility, core

strengthening and health and wellness

education. NO PUNCH CARDS! No Class: Feb 9

Instructors: Joyce Leong & Steve

Thomson

Mondays $ 72 / 12 sessions Jan 5 - Mar 30

# 37070 Level 1

# 37072 Level 2

Wednesdays $ 72 / 12 sessions

Jan 7 - Mar 25

# 37071 Level 1

# 37073 Level 2

WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Fitness Classes

Means something new is happening!

55+ Strength Training

Simply Strength

This non-impact workout is for those

who want to exercise but cannot

stand for long periods of time,

have limited mobility or range of

motion. This class can build strength,

cardiovascular endurance, fl exibility

and balance, and improve abdominal

and lower back strength. Please note,

some standing and walking may be

required. Classes use upper and lower

body movements and the exercises

are done in and out of chairs - with no

fl oor work.

No Class: Feb 13 & Mar 27

Instructor: Janet Gravoueille

# 36974 Tues & Fri Jan 13 - Mar 31

9:15 - 10:15 am

$ 105 / 21 classes

Chair Fit

This class begins with a moderate

level warm up followed by exercises

that focus on strengthening, toning

and stretching key muscles. A long,

relaxing stretch completes the class.

No Class: Jan 29, Feb 9 & 12

Instructor: Janice Bradford

# 37074 Mon & Thurs Jan 12 - Mar 30

9 - 10 am

$ 100 / 20 classes

Stretch & Strength

This class takes a modern approach

to low impact aerobics, stretching

and strength training. This all around

balanced fi tness class will work your

whole body. Classes are designed

to improve your fi tness level by using

weights, tubing and stability balls and

throwing in a ‘healthy dose’ of cardio!

This class is much like Simply Strength

but with a cardio diff erence!

No Class: Jan 16 or Feb 13

Instructors: Joyce Leong

# 36972 Fridays Jan 9 - Mar 27

9 - 10 am

$ 60 / 10 classes

Cardio & Strength

This class is an option for those who

want exercise, but don’t want the

gym scene. We will use a variety

of equipment and will be fun yet

challenging enough to work up a

sweat.

Instructor: Cathy Riopelle

# 36961 Tues & Thurs Jan 13 - Mar 31

2 - 3 pm

$ 115 / 23 classes

55+ Circuit Fit

Join us for this gentle introduction to

strength training. Strength training is

an excellent way to improve strength,

mobility and stamina. Using a

combination of cardio and resistance

exercises this class provides a whole

body workout!

Instructor: Cathy Riopelle

# 36960 Tues & Thurs Jan 13 - Mar 31 3 - 4 pm

$ 115 / 23 classes

55+ Beginner Strength Training



Fitness Classes55+ TRX & Resistance TrainingSuspension training is perfect for the

older adult allowing user to modify

body position, base of support and

stability to progress or regress an

exercise. Movements on the TRX

can stay simple and static or be more

dynamic, depending on your own

level of comfort. Either way, you

will develop stability and balance

along with muscle strength and joint

mobility. Instructor: Tammy Jones

Level 1 Tues & Thurs

9 - 10 am

$ 78 / 12 sessions

# 36967 Jan 6 - Feb 12

# 36969 Feb 17 - Mar 26

Level 2 Wed & Fri 9 - 10 am

$ 78 / 12 sessions

# 36966 Jan 7 - Feb 13

# 36968 Feb 18 - Mar 27

Health & Wellness

In this series of gentle postures we

will focus on bringing mobility to

the joints. Moving slowly gives time

to explore and modify. The ‘joint

releasing series’ can be used alone as

a gentle practice or as a warm up for

other activities.

Instructor: Sheron Jutila

# 37084 Thursdays Jan 8 - Mar 26

10 :00 -11:30 am

$ 108 / 12 classes

Yoga for Joint Health

Comedy......A funny way of being serious!

Developed for those who cannot or

do not feel comfortable on the fl oor.

Focus will be on breathing, body

awareness, relaxation, stretching,

and gentle postures. Finish with a

meditation to rejuvenate the body and

mind.

Instructor: Helen Pattinson

# 36975 Tuesdays Jan 27 - Mar 24

11 am -12 pm

$ 63 / 9 classes

Chair Yoga

This Latin infused dance class will burn

tons of calories and make you sweat.

You’ll experience Bollywood, Belly

Dance, Meringue, Salsa, Reggaeton,

and more!! No Class: Feb 9Instructor: Tammy Jones

# 37085 Mondays Jan 19 - Mar 16

1:30 - 2:30 pm

$ 68 / 8 classes

Zumba

Come move and get the blood

circulating in a fun safe environment

with some of your favourite older

tunes. Expect a 10 minute warm

up, 30 minutes of easy fun moves,

10 minutes of easy strength and a 10

minute stretch, all done from a sitting

position.

Instructor: Janet Gravoueille

# 36973 Wednesdays Jan 21 - Mar 11

10 :15 -11:15 am

$ 40 / 8 classes

Chair Dance

Similar to cross-country skiing in

technique, this invigorating cardio

workout uses nearly 90% of your

muscles by working both the upper

and lower body, and burns more

calories than regular walking. In this

program participants learn Nordic

pole walking techniques, benefi ts

and stretches, and enjoy outdoor

walks lead by a certifi ed Nordic pole

walking instructor. This easy, low-

impact activity is a fun way to get

fi t! Note: Poles will be provided for

participants.

NO Class: Apr 3Instructor: Catherine Egan

# 36936 Fridays Feb 20 - Apr 17

11 am -12 pm

$ 60 / 8 classes

Nordic Pole Walking Level 1

If you are looking for a more

challenging Nordic Walking course,

this class is for you! We will take things

up a notch by off ering a higher fi tness

challenge with a faster pace, diff erent

terrain, hills, and callesthetics! Note:

Poles will be provided for participant.

NO Class: Apr 3Instructor: Catherine Egan

# 36939 Fridays Feb 20 - Apr 17

12:30 -1:30 pm

$ 60 / 8 classes

Nordic Pole Walking Level 2

CANC ELLED



Our certifi ed Foot Care nurse will

provide you with a nursing assessment,

education on preventing foot

problems, discuss general information

for proper foot care as well as cut your

toenails, fi le corns and calluses and

fi nish off with a massage.

Wednesdays 9:00 - 11 :20 am

$ 45

30 minute ppointments

Feb 18 & Mar 18

Designed to enhance vitality and a

sense of well-being, these classes

will help participants gain improved

fl exibility, balance, strength and

posture. They will borrow from each

instructor’s experience with yoga and

may incorporate basic poses from

various yoga styles.

No class: Feb 9, 12 & 13

Mondays Instructor: Sheron Jutila # 37079 Jan 5 - Mar 30 Gentle Hatha 10:15 - 11:15 am

$ 90 / 12 classes

# 37083 Jan 5 - Mar 30

Hatha 2 - 3:15 pm

$ 96 / 12 classes

Instructor: Traci Skuce

Thursdays Jan 22 - Mar 26

$ 72 / 9 sessions # 37081 8:30 - 10 am

# 37080 10:15 - 11:30 am


# 37082 Fridays Hatha Jan 2 - Mar 27

10:00 - 11:15 am

$ 96 / 12 classes

Yoga

Foot Care Clinic Tai Chi is a gentle exercise program

that is a part of Traditional Chinese

Medicine (TCM). Derived from the

martial arts, tai chi is composed of slow,

deliberate movements, meditation,

and deep breathing, which enhance

physical health and emotional well-

being. Tai chi improves overall fi tness,

coordination, and agility. People who

practice tai chi on a regular basis tend

to have good posture, fl exibility, and

range of motion, are more mentally

alert, and sleep more soundly at night.

Instructor: Ivy Wang

Wednesdays Jan 14 - Mar 25

$ 99 / 11 classes

# 37076 9 - 10 am (Level 2)

# 37075 10 - 11 am (Level 1)

# 37077 11:15-12:15 (Level 3)

Tai Chi

Hearing ScreeningsMore than three million Canadians

have some degree of hearing loss that

can be attributed to many diff erent

causes and disorders of the middle

or inner ear. In one way or another,

and at one time or another, it is likely

that each and every Canadian will be

aff ected by hearing loss.

Thursdays Feb 19, Mar 19

20 minute appts

9:25 - 11 am

Please book your appointment with

the front desk

Canada Scooters is pleased to join with

Courtenay Recreation in providing our

free Scooter Community Outreach

Program on the 3rd Thursday of every

month at 2:30 pm.

Please feel free to drop by with your

mobility scooter or walker for minor

adjustments, air in your tires and

questions answered. We look forward

to meeting you. See you then! -

Drop ins only!

Scooter Outreach Program

Justl ike it sounds, this Level 1 Hatha

class will have a focus on improving

all fi ve senses (sight, breath/smell,

hearing, taste and touch). Some yoga

experience benefi cial but not required


# 37308 Fridays Jan 16 - Mar 27

2:30 -3:45 pm

$ 88 / 11 classes

Yoga for the 5 Senses

Minds in Motion is designed for

people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

disease or a related demential and a

friend, family member or caregiver.

Enjoy light exercise conducted by a

certifi ed fi ness instructor, followed

by activies or games and social

time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light

refreshments will be provided.

Wednesdays 1 - 3 pm

$ 54 / 8 classes / per couple

# 37056 Jan 7 - Feb 25

# 37057 Mar 4 - Apr 22

Minds in Motion

Health & Wellness



Health & Wellness

Please read your receipt carefully or make note of special instructions when

registering!

Using rhythm as the source of

inspiration to discover a new group

fi tness experience, Drums Alive®

combines the benefi ts of a traditional

physical fi tness program with the

benefi ts to the brain of music and

rhythm. This program, which has

participants drumming on large

exercise balls while getting aerobic

exercise, fosters a healthy balance

physically, mentally, emotionally and

socially! This class will help improve

memory and brainpower by using

cross-coordinated movements and

integration of memory-enhancing

exercises and includes all aspects of

traditional endurance training, which

stimulates the cardiovascular system.

Instructor: Monica Hofer

# 37138 Wednesdays Jan 21 - Mar 11

7 - 8 pm

$ 58 / 8 classes

Drums Alive®

Join in and have fun playing this

exciting paddle game! Like a mini

tennis game, Pickleball is played

by 2 or 4 people on a badminton

sized court using wood paddle

racquets and a plastic style baseball.

Equipment will be provided.

No Games: Jan 15, 29, Feb 12 & 26

Tues & Thurs Jan 6 - Mar 31

2:30 - 4:30 pm

Native Sons Hall

$ 1.50 member drop in

$ 2.50 non ember drop in

Pickleball

Sports

Get some exercise, meet new players

and improve your game in this fast

paced group sport!

NO Games:Feb 9 & Mar 13

Mon, Thurs & Fri Jan 5 - Mar 30

1 - 3 pm

$ 1.50 member drop in

$ 2.50 non member drop in

Badminton - All Ages

Learn basic hand drumming

techniques, become comfortable

jamming in a supportive circle of

friends, and reap the benefi ts of

‘getting into the groove’

No class:Feb 9 Instructor: Monica Hofer

Mondays - Intermediates 11:45 - 12:45 pm

$ 75 / 6 classes

# 37121 Jan 19 - Mar 16

Wednesdays - Beginners 5:30 - 6:30 pm

$ 75 / 6 classes

# 37120 Jan 21 - Mar 11

African Hand Drumming

Writing your life story is telling of your

experience, strength and hope passed

on to your family and loved ones.

Learn to access memories through a

variety of writing exercises and story

sharing. You will be encouraged

to write small vignettes that recount

diff erent aspects of your life. This is

a powerful and fun way to generate

ideas or add another chapter to your

ever evolving life story.

Instructor: Traci Skuce

# 37078 Thursdays

Jan 22 - Mar 12

1 - 2:30 pm

$ 96 / 8 classes

Write your Life Story

General Interest

JFind tools to loosen your blocks,

strengthen your brain and quiet the

critic. Bring a creative spark into

everything you do. Experiment,

play and maybe get lost in the fun of

the process. We will collage, paint,

doodle and more! No experience

or self-expectations required! A $ 12

supply fee will be collected by the

instructor.


Thursdays 1:45 - 4:15 pm

$ 78 / 6 classes

# 37264 Jan 8 - Feb 12 Part 1# 37265 Feb 19 - Mar 26 Part 2

Ignite your Creativity

Archery

The use of bow and arrow dates back

to the Middle Ages. Now it is the sport

and relaxation for men and women

throughout the world. Increase your

strength and fi tness, test your skills and

meet new people in this step-by-step

instructional program.

Please leave your name on our interest list

Learn to strum along to some of your

favorite familiar songs. This easy

beginner guitar course will teach you

chord and rhythm basics. All you need

is a guitar!

Instructor: Larry Ayre

# 37282 Thursdays

Jan 29 - Mar 5

2:15 - 3:15 pm

$ 66 / 6 classes

Strum Along Guitar

Cancelled - watch for a

Spring session



Bringing order to complexity is

the key to painting, particularly to

water colour painting. In a step by

step demonstration driven teaching

process this is exactly what you will

learn to do with personal coaching

in an enjoyable atmosphere. The

program will involve a variety of

techniques unique to water colour

such as washes, graded washes,

masking, dry brush, glazing and

more. Attention will be paid to the

selection and care of materials and

tools that will make your work more

rewarding. No Class:Feb 9

Instructor: Bill Kerr

# 36949 Monday

Jan 19 - Mar 16

9 am - noon

$ 120 / 8 classes

Painting with Watercolours

Movement class for balance and joy!

Chi-gong, stretching, breathing and

a series of isolated movements called

the ‘Brain Dance’ which balance the

mind and spirits. Guided creative

dance with silk scarves and joyful

partnered activities. Come with an

open mind; no experience needed.

Can be done seated if required. Men

and women welcome.

NO Class: Feb 13

Instructor: Jade deTrey

# 36971 Fridays

Feb 6 - Mar 27

2:30 - 3:30 pm

$ 70 / 7 classes

Dance for Health

This introductory session reviews

information about Alzheimer’s

disease and other dementias, and the

challenges of receiving a diagnosis.

Participants will learn about the

diff erent types of support available

throughout the dementia journey, and

how to begin planning for the future.

People with a diagnosis of dementia,

care partners and family members are

all invited to attend.

# 37274 Wednesday

Mar 18

2 - 4 pm

No charge but please pre register

Getting to know Dementia

This class is perfect for those who

have taken our previous harmonica

courses! We will cover more

challenging music and have all new

songs to dive into while still keeping

that ‘bluesy’ touch!.

Instructor: Larry Ayre

# 37281 Thursdays

Jan 29 - Mar 5

1 - 2 pm

$ 66 / 6 classes

More Blues Harmonica

Current Evergreen

Members receive a 25%

discount on program fees

Want to fi nd a way to beat the winter blah’s and get outdoors? Cross

country skiing is a great way to meet new people, get some fresh air

and exercise and enjoy it in the beauty of Strathcona Provincial Park.

Paradise Meadows comes by its name honestly. Over the course of a month you

will learn the basics of classic cross country skiing, including how to navigate

the hills. We will work our way into confi dence with a ski tour for the last class

and reward ourselves with a fondue. Designed for novice skiiers. Meet at Raven

Lodge @ 9:30 am, please bring a lunch. Note: Fee does not include Nordic ski

ticker or ski rentals

Tuesdays 9:30 am - 1:30 pm $ 150 / 4 classes

# 37272 Feb 3 - 24

# 37273 Mar 3 - 24

Learn to Classic Cross Country

No paint handles as nicely on the brush

as egg tempera. It is as transparent or

opaque as you wish. It dries quickly

allowing glazing opportunities you

have only dreamed of! In Florence

the perfectly preserved egg tempera

work in the cathedral are a few

hundred years older than the aged

oils and are still perfect today! A

$ 17 supply fee will be collected by

the instructor.


# 37140 Sat & Sun

Mar 21 & 22

10 am - 3:30 pm

$ 50 / 2 classes

Egg Tempera Painting

GST will be added to Program fee’s



• All registrations are processed on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis.

• Pre-registration is required for all classes except when speci-fi ed as a drop in class.

• Fees are to be paid in full at the time of registration by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card. Please make cheques payable to the City of Courtenay.

• Registration is limited to the im-mediate family plus members from one other family only.

• Courtenay Recreation reserves the right to cancel any pro-grams.

• GST will be charged on all pro-grams.

• A $ 20 handling charge will be collected on NSF cheques.

• Please read confi rmation re-ceipts carefully for information on dates, times, supplies, etc.

• A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons with a doc-tor’s note.

• All requests for refunds, credits or transfers will be processed with a full refund up to FIVE days before the start of the program. Aft er this time, an administrative fee of $ 5 will be charged on all cash, visa, Mastercard and Debit Card refunds.

• Refunds left as a CREDIT on your account will NOT be charged the administrative fee.

• Refunds will NOT be approved aft er a program has ended. NOTE: This policy may be re-vised periodically

Registration Policy

Do you know if you would enjoy

painting? Find Out! Wuith a small

investment of time and money, this

class will allow you to try painting.

Warning, you could get hooked!

Come along to this session where

the artists materials are supplied and

you are only asked to bring things

you likely have around the house.

Participants will play a bit and then

paint some simple things like bananas

and fi nish up with a winter landscape’.

A supply list of $16 will be collected

by the instructor. Deadline to register

is Feb 11


# 37216 Sat & Sun

Feb 28 & Mar 1

10 am - 3:30 pm

$ 50 / 2 classes

Test the Waters - Watercolours that is!

This workshop will introduce painters

to ‘wet in wet’ watercolour through

guided exercises and simple works.

The emphasis is on gaining a degree

of control and working with some

precision. The best results are

realized by timely interaction with the

drying of the work. Appreciation of

the state of the work and the degree

of haste required is gained through

experimentation and repetition.

Some colours are more mobile than

under varying degrees of moisture.

There are a few more tricky elements

and of course some tarting up at the

end is a useful trick. This workshop is

not suitable for those with no painting

experience.


# 37756 Sat & Sun

Mar 28 & 29

10 am - 3:30 pm

$ 50 / 2 classes

Sorry, no discounts on this class

“Wet in Wet” Watercolours


CLUB UPDATES

Spotlight on the Sid250-338-2430

www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

Feb 2. Mattina Musica featuring Sarah Hagen (pianist)

Feb 8 Family fi lm series: Babe

Feb 15 Bickle Theatre Original: “Meet Me In St. Louis”

Feb 16 & 17 - Dr. Gabor Maté: Peer orientation workshop

Feb.26 – Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin

(free, but must reserve in advance)

Marlene Oolo...your Cultural Ambassador

Android Tablet Club There has been some interest in forming a new Android

Tablet Club. If you would like to be a part of this Club

please attend to the fi rst meeting:

Monday, February 16th, 2015 at 1 pm

Soroptimist Lounge.

Your input is important if it is to be successful!

2015 Income Tax ClinicsBY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Income Tax Clinics will be off ered by volunteers trained

by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer

Income Tax Program. The service is provided for :

individuals who have a total income of $30,000 or less &

couples who have a combined total income of $40,000 or

less. Note: Interest Income less than $1,000 in investment

income included in totals above.

Income Tax Returns 1/2 hour Appointments will be available on the following days & times: Mondays, 1 pm to 4 pm;

Tuesdays, 1 pm to 4 pm

Thursdays, 1 pm to 4 pm.

Income Tax Returns are fi led electronically. Income Tax

Returns can also be dropped off with all necessary forms

& the Client Checklist 2014 T1 Return Form. Tax returns

dropped off will take one week to complete. You will be

required to pick it up at the Filberg Centre offi ce upon

completion.

Appointments will be taken at the offi ce beginning

February 3rd . Please call 250- 338-1000 or drop by the

Filberg Centre to make your appointment.


SPECIAL EVENTS

Reminder: Please arrive a few

minutes early as the movies start right

on time. Admission: one loonie

THE 100-FOOT JOURNEYAn Indian family leaves their homeland

for France and opens a restaurant

across the street from a popular,

upscale eatery. Stars Helen Mirren.

2hrs

Friday, February 6, 2015,12:30pmRotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre

MY OLD LADYAn American (Kevin Kline) inherits an

apartment in Paris, only to discover

that it comes with it’s elderly occupant,

Maggie Smith.1 hr & 47 mins

Friday,Feb. 20,2015, 12:30 pmRotary Hall, Florence FilbergCentre

Movies sponsored by Gone Hollywood in Comox

Island Living Lifestyle 2015 coupon books are on sale now!Stop by the Filberg Centre offi ce

for your copy or to take a look at what

the book has to

off er.

Proceeds go to Evergreen Club activities.

2014

Open Your HeartsFood Bank Drive

Evergreen Club presents...

Evergreen Club volunteers will be accepting donations in the Evergreen Lounge

February 11 - 13, 201411am - 1pm daily in the lounge

OR, bring your donation to the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 12:45 pm

in the Rotary Hall

It’s at this time of year that shelves at the Food Bank are the barest...

donations are needed!

Coordinated by the Evergreen Meet &

Greet Singles Group

Evergreen Club 2015

ANNUAL GENERALMEETING

Wednesday, February 11, 20151:00 pm Florence Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall

Year-end reports, and election of new Executive members.

Refreshments served following the meeting.

Great door prizes for those in attendance!


SPECIAL EVENTS

The Club kicks off 2015 with a special Raffl e Draw in

celebration of the City’s 100th Birthday!

The Evergreen Club Quilters have donated 2 beautiful

quilts, plus there will be many more prizes ! Be sure

and purchase a ticket or plan to sell a book of tickets

to your friends & relatives! Proceeds from the Raffl e go

directly to Evergreen Club equipment.

Tickets sales will begin January 26, 2015 . Draw date takes place Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $1.00 or 3 for $2.00.

Great music by local bands!

7:30 to 10:30 pm Rotary Hall,

Florence Filberg Centre.

Evergreen Club

members: $5.00,

non-members: $7.00

Refreshments will

be available.

Tickets available at the door.

DancesFriday Night

UpcomingDance dates :

February 20 & 27

Evergreen Club presents...

Heritage Fashion ShowThe Evergreen Club will be helping celebrate the City

of Courtenay’s Centennial, Saturday, June 6th, 6:00

P.M. by hosting a “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed” fashion show. Please mark this

date on your calendars.

More information will be forthcoming in later Newsletters.

Upcoming events include:

• Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon,

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

• Evergreen Drama Club “Return to 1915” Celebration

for Courtenay’s Centennial , Wednesday,

April 22 & Thursday, April 23, 2015

• Spring Garage Sale , Saturday, April 25, 2015, 9 am

• Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, May 2, 2015

Watch for more details on these events in upcoming newsletter publications


BUS TRIP & EXCURSIONS

1. Any person participating in a day or

overnight trip from the Evergreen

Seniors must have a current

membership. Members may bring

a guest.

2. Payment & RegistrationDay Trips: You may register

for day trips as the information

appears in the monthly

newsletter. Full Payments

are now due upon booking.

Overnight trips: The dates for

booking these tours will appear

in your newsletter. At the time of

booking a stated deposit must be

paid. Post-dated payments are to

be left for the balance owing.

3. Cancellation & Refunds:

Cancellation may be accepted

for medical reasons. It may

not be possible to provide full

refunds if we are unable to re-sell

your seat. Medical certifi cates

may be requested. Refunds

will not be made for any other

reasons unless approved by the

Coordinator, except when all seats

are sold and we are able to resell

your ticket.

4. Seating: There will be ASSIGNED

SEATING for all passengers with

the exception of the Escort. Please

advise staff if you are traveling

with a partner and if you have

any specifi c requirements when

traveling on the bus trip. The seat directly behind the bus driver is reserved for the escort.

5. Gratuities: Gratuities are included

in the cost of the day trips.

6. Book now and don’t be disappointed. If a trip is not fi lled

by the deadline, the seats may then

be sold to non-members.

7. B.C. Residents (65 years & over) travel 1/2 price on the B.C.

Ferries Monday through Thursday.

Note: Some exceptions may apply

to some trips contracted with

Travel companies. You must bring

your identifi cation on all trips

that involve travel on B.C. Ferries.

8. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure of bus

trips.

9. Passports or Enhanced Drivers Licenses are required when

traveling to the US.

TRIP POLICYAs a participant on the trips, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questionsor concerns, please contact the offi ce at 250-338-1000. We will be happy to assist you.

Perfume AlertPlease be aware of perfume

allergies and do not wear perfume

on bus trips.

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION: You may register for day & overnight trips as the information appears in the

monthly newsletter.

DAY TRIPS: Fees are to be paid in full at time of registration by cash, cheque, Debit Card,

VISA or Mastercard. (Please make cheques payable to the “City of Courtenay”).

OVERNIGHT TRIPS: When booking, a stated deposit must be paid. Post dated payments are to be

left for the balance owing for overnight trips, by cheque, VISA or Mastercard.

Payment will be applied 30 days or 45 days prior to departure and specifi ed by

trip.

Post Dated Payments

You only need to arrive 15 minutes

prior to departure (unless otherwise

specifi ed) and your seat number

will be posted on the board in the

lobby of the centre.

Please advise our staff upon

registration if you are traveling with a

partner, and if you have any specifi c

requirements when traveling with

us. Thank you for your continued

support!

Assigned Bus Seating for 44 passenger motorcoach trips


BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

Tickets are located in the Centre

Orchestra, rows .16-18

DATE: Saturday, February 7, 2015

DEPARTS: 8:30 am

RETURNS: 10:00 pm

COST:$195.00 per person

Includes theatre ticket, bus

transportation, ferry fare, bus driver

gratuity & GST.

Beauty & the Beast (#37518)

Canadian Maritimes (#37533)

Celtic Thunder is an Irish singing

group and stage show which is

frequently featured in concert spe-

cials on PBS. Celtic Thunder is known

for its eclectic, theatrical style show.

Celtic Thunder will be performing

in Victoria at the Save On Memorial

Arena . Our tickets are located in Sec-

tion 110 and you will enjoy a Dinner

Buff et prior to the concert

DATE : Wednesday, March 11, 2015

DEPARTS: 2:45 pm

RETURNS: 12:30 am

COST : $199 per person

includes bus transportation, buff et

dinner and show tickets)

Celtic Thunder (# 37333)

In cooperation with Island Fever Travel,

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli fi rst

concert in Vancouver aft er a 13 year

absence.

DEPARTS:Sat, June 14, 2015,10:45am

RETURNS:Sun; June 15,2015,4:15 pm

(#37569)COST : $579.00 Dble Occ .

$719.00 Sgle Occ.

(Tickets in Section 307,323,324)

or

(#37570)or $719.00 Dble Occ

$859.00 Dgle Occ

(Tickets in Section 118)

(includes bus transport, dinner , show

ticket( various sections with accom-

modation at Georgian Court Hotel)

Andrea Bocelli at Roger’s Arena, VancouverIn cooperation with Island Fever Travel

Stars on Ice at Save On Arena, VictoriaIn cooperation with Island Fever TravelFour-time World Champion and four-

time Canadian Champion Kurt

Browning will headline the 2015 Tour,

as well as direct and choreograph

the show. Joining Kurt for the silver

anniversary will be many of the Silver

Medalists from Canada’s 2014 Olym-

pic Figure Skating Team, including

2010 Olympic Gold Medalists Tessa

Virtue & Scott Moir, 2014 Olympic

Silver Medallist Patrick Chan, and

two-time World Bronze Medalists

Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford.

Additional cast luminaries include

Olympic Bronze Medalists Joannie

Rochette, Jeff rey Buttle, and more!

DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2015

DEPARTS: 2:45 pm

RETURNS:12:30 am

(#37572)COST : $169.00 per person


(#37571)COST: $199.00 per person


(includes bus transport, buff et dinner,

show ticket)FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

Highlights: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Im-

migration Museum, Baddeck, Cape

Breton Island, Alexander Graham Bell

National Historic Sit, Bras d”Or Lakes,

Cape Breton Highlands National Park;

Cabot Trail; PEI National Park, Lobster

Feast; Ann of Green Gables Heritage

Site; Anne of Green Gables - the

Musical; Moncton; Hopewell Rocks;

Fundy National Park; Saint John, New

Brunswick; Bay of Fundy; Digby, Nova

Scotia; Nova Scotia’s South Shore;

Yarmouth; Liverpool, Lunenburg,

Mahone Bay; Peggy’s Cove

DEPARTS:Tues, August 4, 2015, TBA

RETURNS:Sun; August 16,2015,TBA

COST : TBA (pricing was not avail-

able at time of printing this publica-

tion. Please check at the offi ce or pick

up an itinerary for these details.

Newfoundland & Labrador (#37534 )

Highlights include: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Canso Causeway; Cape Breton Island;

Sydney; Louisbourg; Newfoundland; Port Aux Basques; Corner Brook; Port

au Choix; Gros Morne National Park; Labrador; Red Bay National Historic Site;

L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site; St. Anthony Leifsburdir Viking Feast;

Cow Head; Grand Falls-Windsor; Twillingate; Clarenville; Bonavista; Ryan

Premises National Historic Site; Boat tours to view puffi ns & whales; St. John’s;

Local culture & Entertainment.

DEPARTS: Friday, August 14, 2015,TBA

RETURNS: Sun.,, August 30, 2015, TBA

COST : TBA (pricing was not available at time of printing this publication. Please

check at the offi ce or pick up an itinerary for these details.



Over the mountains, over the sea

Vancouver Island is where I want to be

Beautiful landscapes, scenery galore,

As you travel this island, it will make

your heart soar!

DATE: Wednesday, April 15 , 2015

DEPARTS: 9 am RETURNS: 5 pm

COST: $ 92. 00 per person for an all

inclusive day!

Note: Times for this trip are subject to

change.

Seattle, Portland with Rose Festival and the Oregon Coast(#37527)

In cooperation with Square 1 TravelPlusFor over a century, the Portland Rose

Festival has spotlighted the diverse

interests and culture of the

community. Come watch the parades

and see the magnifi cent rose gardens.

DEPARTS: Thursday, June 4,2015, TBA

RETURNS: Tuesday, June 9, 2015,TBA

COST: $1,350 Double Occupancy

$2,100 Single Occupancy

Includes: all ferry, train and bus

transportation,2 nights in Seattle, 2

nights in Portland, 1 night in

Seaside Oregon, 4 dinners, 1

breakfast, bus tour of Oregon Coast. Mystery Trip (# 37334)

The ever popular Spring getaway to

this Marysville, Washington Resort!

DEPARTS: Mon,March 23,2015, 8am

RETURNS: Thurs,March 26,2015,7pm

COST: $529.00 Dble Occ

(65+ BC. Resident)

$745.00 Sgle Occ

(65+ BC. Resident)

$580.00 Dble Occ

$775.00.Sgle Occ

(Trip includes: home pick up, 3 nights

accommodation at Tulalip Resort;

bus transportation, ferry charges

for bus, ferry fare, 3 breakfasts,

2 dinner buff ets, $20 gaming

voucher,baggage handling , & bus

driver gratuity) .

Note: A deposit of $100.00 is due

upon booking . Final payment is due

January 23, 2015. A detailed itinerary

will be provided 2 weeks prior to

departure date. The offi ce will call you

when it is ready to pick up.

Tulalip Casino/Resort Getaway (#37528) 1 space left !

Enjoy an aft ernoon in beautiful

Victoria! Passengers can be dropped

off at View Royal Casino, or down-

town to shop, visit the Royal BC

museum’s “Vikings” display- , or meet

a friend for lunch. You choose how

you would like to spend your time.

DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2015

DEPARTS:7:30 am

RETURNS:7:00 pm

COST: $50.00 per person

(includes bus transportation only)

Winner of 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical!Don’t miss out on this hilarious musical seen on Broadway in New York!Tickets have been purchased for the 2

pm matinee performance . Tickets are

located in the Left Centre Orchestra,

rows .

DEPARTS: Sun, April 12,2015,8:30 am

RETURNS Sun, April 12, 2015,10 pm

COST:$195.00 per person

Includes theatre ticket, bus

transportation, ferry fare, bus driver

gratuity & GST.

The Book of Mormon (#35197)

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

Victoria Day Trip (#37529 )

TRIPS FOR 2015In cooperation with Ageless Adventure Tours , a division of Mandate Tours • Birth of America (#37535)

visits Washington DC,

Williamsburg, Philadelphia

October 2015

• Chicago Architecture Tour (#37536)

September 2015

• Swinomish Casino & Lodge/La Conner, WA (#38091)

April 2015

Please put your names on the

Interest List if you would like

to receive more information.

Details for these trips were not

available at time of printing. You will

be contacted with details on pricing

and itineraries.


our waiting list

Don your Jay’s gear for the annual

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners trip. Go

Jays Go!

DEPARTS: Friday, July 24, 2015,8am

RETURNS:Mon, July 27, 2015,7 pm

COST: $699.00 Dble Occ (65+)

$999.00 Sgle Occ( 65+)

$730.00 Dble Occ)

$1,029.00 SgleOcc

Trip includes: home pick up,bus

transportation, ferry costs, 3 Blue Jay

vs Mariners baseball game tickets ,

1 breakfast, 2 dinners, 3 nights

accomm odation at Clearwater

Resort,Suquamish , WA.& bus driver

gratuity.

Note: A $100.00 deposit is required

upon booking. Final payment is due

May 29, 2015. A detailed itinerary

will be provided two weeks prior to

departure date outlining your home

pick up times. The offi ce will contact

you when it is ready to pick up.

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners 2015 (#37531)


our waiting list



Chemainus Theatre “Project Johnny Cash” Musical Tribute to

the Man in Black ” (#37576)

Saunter into the rockabilly world of

legendary musical storyteller and

Man in Black – Johnny Cash. We pay

theatrical tribute with over 40 hit songs

that celebrate the dark and light sides

of his incredible career, along with his

famous friends.

DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm


Includes bus transportation,buff et

lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver

gratuity, GST.

In cooperation with Square 1 TravelPlus DEPARTS: Friday, April 17, 2015

RETURNS: Friday, May 1, 2015

COST: $3,285.00 Double Occupancy

Price includes: home pickup, return

bus and ferry transp. to Vancouver,

fl ight to Honolulu, transfers and 3 hotel

nights in Honolulu with 3 breakfasts

and 1 dinner, balcony stateroom on

cruise with meals, entertainment and

cocktail reception, tour coordinator,

bus gratuities and taxes.

Hawaii Celebrity Solstice Cruise (#34959)


our waiting list

Cinema Sundays(Celebrating the City of Courtenay’s

Centennial)

In cooperation with Ambassador Transportation ServicesLet us pick you up and join us for the

Bickle Theatre Originals at the Sid !

Show’s include popcorn & a chance to

win prizes! Costumes are encouraged!

Meet Me in St. Louis (#37574)

1944 Classic musical starring Judy

Garland

DATE: Sunday, February 15, 2015

SHOW TIME : 7:00 pm

(2 hours & 15 minutes)

Some Like it Hot( #37575)

1959 classic musical comedy starring

Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis & Jack

Lemmon

DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2015

SHOW TIME: 7:00 pm

(2 hours & 30 minutes in length)

COST: $15.00 per person per evening

show (includes home pick up/return

transportation, admission to the

show, complimentary non-alcoholic

beverage at the theatre)

Note: All passengers will be

contacted one week prior to date of

show to confi rm home pick up times.

Chemainus Theatre “The Mousetrap” Murder Mystery

(#37577)

Who will escape Monkswell Manor?

A snow storm traps curious guests, a

police detective and a killer in a series

of betrayals and murders. No one

escapes suspicion…no one is safe…

until the fi nal moments of mystery!

DATE: Wednesday, May 20 , 2015





gratuity, GST.

Chemainus Theatre “Twist and Shout - The British Invasion”(#37578)

The British are coming! Bop back to

the 1960’s at this irresistible music

revue with chart topping hits by the

Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The

Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones,

Dave Clark Five and more.

DATE: Wednesday, July 8 , 2015





gratuity, GST.

• Grace & Glorie (Dramatic Comedy) November 4th • Elf : The Musical (Holiday Musical) December 2nd Details on these trips will be available

in upcoming newsletter publications.

Chemainus Theatre Shows 10th Annual Seniors Expo (#37579 )

New theme “It’s all about R & R -

Refresh & Rejuvenate! New Market

Place feature this year! Held at Pearkes

Recreation Centre, Victoria.

DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2015

DEPARTS:6:45 am RETURNS:6:45pm


(includes special price for bus trans-

portation only)

Chemainus Theatre “Jeeves Intervenes (British Comedy) (#38090)

Witty, wealthy and wandering Bertie

Wooster heads to London with an

ingenious new scheme. Will his

iconic valet, Jeeves, save Bertie from

marriage, exile from India and other

plights of high-society – all in time for

a cup of tea?

DATE: Wed., September 30, 2015





gratuity, GST.


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridaySimply Strength (2)9-10 am

Stretch & Strength9-10 am

* Watercolours9 am-noon

Simply Strength (1)10:15 -11:15 am

Yoga 10:15 -11:15 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am &

1:30-2:30 pm

Drumming (Int) 11:45 - 12:45

Cycling Groupmeets 10:00 am

(weather permitting)

Canasta 10 - 12

Table Tennis11:30 am - 1 pm

Zumba 1:30-:230 pm

Carpet BowlingDrop-in 1pm

Book Club (1st Monday of each

month) 1-2 pm

Yoga 2 -3:15 pm

Drama Club Meets3:15 -5:00 pm

Quilting 12-4 pm

*Badminton

1 - 3 pm

Snooker Drop-in Play 7am to 4:30 pm

Karoake 1 - 4 pm

1st Monday of each

month

FEBRUARY AT A GLANCE

55+ TRX Level 1 9-10 am *

Chair Fit 9:15-10:15 am

Learn to Xcountry9:30 am –1:30 pm

Bible Study 2nd & 4th Tuesday of

each month

10-11:30 am

Fabric Painters9:30 am

Crib 10 am - 12 pm

Chair Yoga11 - 12

Happy Gang

10 am - 12 pm

*55+ Strength Trng

10:30 –11:30 am

Darts10:30am-12:30 pm

Table Tennis

12:30-4:00 pm

Mahjong 12:30-3 pm

55+ Circuit Fit 2-3

Pickleball 2:30-4:3055+ Beg Str Trng 3 –4 pm

Carpet Bowling League Play 1 pm

Stamp Club

(2nd Tuesday of

each month) 1-3 pm

Camera Club (1st & 3rd Tues. of the

month) 12-2:30pm

IPADS (1st & 3rd Tues )

2:30 pm

Knit & Crochet Group 1:30-3 pm

Folk Band3:15 -4:45 pm

Bridge 7-10 pm

Snooker League Play 9 am-4:30 pm


Simply Strength (2)9-10 am

Tai Chi 9 am-12:15

Heartstrings 10 am - 12 pm

Simply Strength (1)10:15 -11:15 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am &

1:30-2:30 pm

Cycling Groupmeets 10:00 (weather

permitting)

Chess 12:30 -3:30pm

Texas Hold’em 12:15- 3:30 pm

Minds in Motion 1-3

Mexican Train1 -3 pm (2nd & 4th

Wednesday of the

month)

Meet & Greet(Singles) 1 - 3 pm

1st Wed of month

Helping Hands1 pm 4th Wed of

month

Scrabble1 - 4 pm Games

Room

Snooker Drop-in Play 7 am to 12:00

pm

Yoga 8:30 - 10 am

Yoga 10:15 - 11:30


Yoga for joints 10-11:30

Stretch & Strength9 - 10 am

Brazilian Embroidery9 am - 12 pm

Gospel Sing-Along10:30 -11:30 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am

Carpet BowlingDrop-in 1pm- 3pm

*More Blues Harmonica 1 –2 pm

*Strum Along2:15 –3:15 pm

Ignite yr Creativity 1:45-4:15 pm

55+ Circuit Fit 2-3

Pickleball 2:30-4:30Dance for Health2:30 –3:30 pm

*55+ Beg.Str Trng

3 –4 pm

Art Club

12:30 –3:30 pm

Genealogy Club

1 pm - 3 pm

(3rd Thursday of the

Month)

Bridge 12:30 -3:30

*Badminton

1 - 3 pm

Snooker League Play 9 am -4:30 pm


Chair Fit 9:15-10:15 am

Cardio and Str. 9-10: am

*55+ Strength Trng10 - 11 am

Yoga 10 -11:15 am

Choristers

10:00 -11:30 am

Recorder 10-11:30

Chess 12:30-3:30

Yoga for 5 Senses 2:30 -3:45 pm

Bingo 1 - 3 pm

*Badminton

1 - 3 pm

At the Movies

12:30 pm (1st &

3rd Fridays) Check

Special Events for

dates.

Friday Night Dances7:30 pm (check

schedule on front

page of newsletter)

Snooker Drop-in Play 7am to 4:30 pm

& 7 pm to 9:30 pm

Saturday

Centre Hours: closed

on Saturdays .

Open on specifi ed

dates for Special

Events.

Computer Lab

Maintenance is

completed on

the fi rst Friday of each month. Computers will not

be available during

this time.

Golf Club meets at

Longlands on Wed.

& Fri, 9:30 am from

April to October.

Activities listed

which appear in

Bold Red Type require advanced

registration fee.

* indicates

programs held at

Lewis Centre.

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