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Pine Meadows

Directory

of

Recreational Activities

A message from the President,

Pine Meadows Homeowners Association (PMHA)

The range of activities available in Pine Meadows should mean that everyone can

find a few things to do as hobbies, or to further the social experience, and that is

what all of our resident volunteers strive for. Every activity, event and function is

conceived, planned, organised and staffed by resident volunteers, whose collective

time and energy are both considerable and absolutely invaluable to the community.

We invite you to make full use of the facilities and activities available, and to

remember, once in a while, to thank the people who put things together for us.

We also invite new residents and those who have yet, to participate in these

volunteer efforts, to join in and share the workload as soon as you feel

comfortable here. Our secret has been the continuity of the volunteer efforts, so

new ideas and energy are always needed, and are always welcomed with open arms.

Stay Healthy - Get Involved and Have Fun

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Table of Contents page

Pine Meadows Homeowners Association (PMHA) 1 The Recreation Centre 3 The Social Committee 4

page Cards:

Bridge - Ladies 5 Bridge - Men's 5 Bridge - Mixed 6 Court Whist 6 Cribbage Club 7 Bib Euchre 7 Euchre 8 Poker - Men's 8

Communications: Audio Visual System 9 Pine Line 9 PMHA Website 10 TV Channel 5 10 TV Channel 4 11

Fitness: The Exercise Room 12 (PMOG) P.M. Outdoors Group 12

S.M.A.R.T. Exercise (VON) 13 Walking for Fitness 13 Water Programs: Aquafit - Ladies 14 Aquafit - Men's 14 Aquafit - Water Aerobics 14

Games & Sports Billiards - Ladies 15 Billiards - Mens 15 Board Games 16 Darts - Mixed 16 Golf 17 Horseshoes 17 Pickleball 18 Shuffleboard 18 Table Tennis 19 Tennis 19

page Services & Facilities:

Kitchen & Room Reservations 20 Archives & Notice Boards 20 Card Coordinator 21 Display Case 21 Garage Sale 22 Garden Plots 22 Indoor Plant Care 23 Library Services 23 Security 24 Telephone Directories 24 Volunteer Drivers 25 Welcome Committee 25

Social & Skills Activities: Ballroom Dancing 26 Book Clubs 26 Campfire Ring 27 Car Rally 27 Comedy Club 28 Computer Group 28 Koffee Klatch 29

Ladies Lunch Bunch 30 Line Dancing 30 Pine Meadows Chorus 31 Pine Needle Crafts 31 ROMEO (Men's Breakfast) 32 Sports and Movies 32 Wood Carving Club 33 Woodworking Shop 34

Acknowledgements: 35

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Pine Meadows Homeowners’ Association (PMHA) Pine Meadows Homeowners Association is incorporated as a Not-For-Profit Association. Its main purpose

is to promote the interests of members of the Association.

A Board of Directors is the governing body. Please refer to your PMHA Constitution for details on the

responsibility of your board.

Each year the Board appoints Standing Committees to assist them.

The Standing Committees are:

1 The Maintenance Cost Review Committee (MCRC) consults with the Landlord in assessing the

most cost effective means of providing quality maintenance services to the Pine Meadows

Retirement Community.

2 The Reservation and Kitchen Committee (RKC) is responsible for maintaining the kitchen and

the Grand Hall and arranging booking of these facilities by residents.

All of the above positions are filled by volunteers. We thank them for their involvement and dedication

to the Pine Meadows Community.

BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF PMHA

A Member may:

1. ask a question at the AGM.

2. bring a Motion to the AGM.

3. vote on Motions and Association matters.

4. stand for office on the Board of Directors.

5. be appointed to Committees.

6. nominate other members for positions on the Board.

7. receive official communications from PMHA such as the AGM package.

8. bring their concerns to the Board for consideration.

All residents are encouraged to pay an annual fee, (currently $40.00 a year) to become a member of

PMHA. New residents pay a prorated fee. The fiscal year is July 1 to June 30.

EXAMPLES of where your fees are spent include the following:

Administration:

Liability Insurance for the Directors and Officers; Photocopying (to keep you informed); Stationery and

PMHA office supplies; Charitable donations in memory of deceased members; Supplies for Activity

Groups that are not self-supporting (Library, Choir, Exercise Room, etc.); Speakers at Koffee Klatch,

Get Well and Sympathy Cards.

Communication

Keeps residents informed through: our website (pmhahome.ca), Channel 4 (Community Programming),

Channel 5 (Notice Board), the Pine Line monthly newsletter, the Archives, Telephone Lists, etc.

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Minor Repair and Maintenance

Many of the small repairs and maintenance jobs are done by volunteers and we only need to pay for

materials. This helps to keep our monthly maintenance fees down and we all benefit.

Kitchen

Dishwashing supplies, professional cleaning of the Kitchen, loss and breakage. Our dedicated Kitchen and

Reservation Committee keeps the kitchen clean on a monthly basis and works to ensure supplies are

available for the use of groups who wish to use the kitchen.

Repair and Replacement Fund

Our early residents actively participated in fund-raising activities to purchase some of the furniture and

equipment in the Recreation Centre. We now maintain a Repair and Replacement Fund for this purpose.

In addition, funds from PMHA goes toward purchasing small items and supplies for the Community

Centre as needed (e.g. sound system cables, batteries, microphones, etc.)

We invite everyone to become a PMHA MEMBER and help keep our community at the high standard

it now enjoys. Contact any Board Member for further information.

PMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016-2017

PRESIDENT John McKenna 226 486-1170

PAST PRESIDENT Glen Bragg

VICE PRESIDENT Shon Sorensen 843-3137

SECRETARY Kathy Munro 994-1024

TREASURER John Campbell 843-4386

BLD. FAC. & MCRC REP. Barry Wyant 787-0837

MCRC REP. John Hurst 1 519 923-5599

Dir. OF ACTIVITIES Sue Anderson 226 486-2301

Dir. of COMMUNICATIONS Richard Rock 226 486-1913

GOV'T LIAISON Perry Adams 226 486-1164

MEMBER AT LARGE Ken Busch 212-0526

MAINTENANCE COST REVIEW COMMITTEE

CHAIR Randy Cook 787-2464

RECORDING SECRETARY Peggy Barton 787-5439

BOARD REP. Barry Wyant 787-0837

BOARD REP. John Hurst 1 519 923-5599

MEMBER Stewart Bottomley 226 486-2414

MEMBER Gary Helmer 226 486-1095

RESERVATION AND KITCHEN COMMITTEE

Co-chairs: Barb Cook (519 787-0837) & Ann Hurst (1-519 375-6373)

Shon & Karren Sorensen 519 843-3137 Perry & Julia Adamas 226 486-1164

Celia Barnett 519 787-2350 John & Ann Hurst 1 519 375-6373

Barry Wyant & Barb Cook 519 787-0837 Don & Carol Peterson 519 843-5490

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The

Recreation Centre

Pine Meadows is an active place – a place for doing things. This is a place where

there is not enough time to do everything that is available to you.

The centre of community gatherings and activity is The Recreation Centre. It is

here where friends gather – where things happen!

- The Grand Hall, with its fully equipped kitchen, audio visual systems and

WiFi, is used to host meetings; social events and many other activities.

- The Board Room, with its data projector system, provides space for various

committee meetings.

- The Crafts Room is the centre of activity for the Pine Needle Crafts group.

- The Lounge, with its gas fireplace, flat screen TV and free WiFi, is a relaxed

spot to sit and chat with friends and neighbours.

- The Library, adjacent to the Lounge, offers a wide selection of excellently

maintained books for your reading pleasure.

- The Games Room includes: billiard tables; dart boards; a shuffleboard and

various other equipment.

- The Exercise Room provides a weight machine, treadmills, a stationary

bicycle and a rowing machine to enable your fitness activities.

- The Indoor Pool; Hot tub and Sauna round out the facilities of the

Recreation Centre.

Outdoors, for your enjoyment, are the: Tennis/Pickleball Courts; Shuffleboard

Courts; Campfire Ring; Horseshoe Pits; Garden Plots; Golf and Walking Trails.

Across the road from The Recreation Centre is the well-equipped Carving and

Woodworking Shop.

Welcome to Pine Meadows and be sure to check out the flyers in this package as

well as the notice boards in the Recreation Centre, for details of current and

upcoming activities.

For more info, contact

Barry Wyant, Building Facilitator, 519 787-0837 or

Sue Anderson, Director of Activities, 226 486-2301.

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The Social Committee The Social Committee is a group of seven to ten volunteers, including a

Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. In addition, extra volunteers, when

needed, are drawn from a list.

This Committee is responsible for running major monthly social events,

designed to appeal to a broad range of interests in our community. The

Committee meets once per month, usually two to three weeks prior to

an event, to finalize details and also to update the four month planning

calendar.

The events vary and have included:

Pot Luck and BBQ Suppers with after

dinner activities

Breakfasts (occasional at 9:00 a.m., prior

to Koffee Klatch)

Tree Lighting event in late November, to

start the Festive Season

New Year’s Dinner and Dance

Canada Day Celebration with strawberry shortcake

Spring and Fall dances with either a live band or disc jockey

Combination Dinner/Races/Casino night at the Elora Grand River

Raceway

Our Committee members have a lot of fun planning and executing the

many events. We welcome new ideas and there are opportunities to

organize and lead events or just come out and help. Many spouses of

members join in and are a wonderful help in ensuring success of the

programs.

Come and join us - no specific experience necessary.

Contact the Committee Chair, Pearl Davis, 519 843-6613

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Cards

Ladies Bridge Every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., a group of ladies meets for an

afternoon of social bridge. We meet, not only for entertaining bridge

but for an afternoon of friendship!

All residents (ladies that is) are welcome to join the group for a

friendly, leisurely game - whether you are a seasoned player or a

relative newbie to the game of bridge.

Each player contributes $1 to the kitty, some of

which is apportioned to the ‘winners’ at the end of

the afternoon and some is used for supplies and

towards an annual lunch.

Come and join us or for more information,

contact: Adrienne Green, 519 843-2654

Men’s Bridge Every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m., a group of

men meet in the Recreation Centre Lounge, to

enjoy a morning of friendship and entertaining

bridge!

All residents (men, that is) are welcome to join

the group for a friendly, leisurely game - whether

you are a seasoned player or a relative newbie to the game of bridge.

Come and join us or for more information, contact:

Barry Wood, 519 843-5633

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Mixed Bridge Every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m., a group of residents meet for an

evening of friendship and entertaining bridge!

All residents are welcome to join the group for a friendly, leisurely

game - whether you are a seasoned player or a relative newbie to the

game of bridge.

Each player contributes $1 to the kitty, some of

which is apportioned to the ‘winners’ at the end of

the afternoon and some is used for supplies and

towards an annual lunch.

Come and join us - and for more information, contact:

Barbara Lindsay, 226 486-2409

Court Whist Court Whist is a fun game of cards. The maximum number of players is

40 and we usually play once or twice a year, when we meet at 7:00 p.m.

The cost is just $2.00 per player.

This game can only be played with 4 players at each table.

Rules are explained on each score card. Prizes are

awarded for high blue and white cards and 2nd for each

colour. BYOB.

Watch the notice board for details.

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Cribbage, Anyone? Join your friends and neighbours at the Recreation Centre for some fun

times playing mixed cribbage, every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m.

No previous experience is necessary and

all are welcome. For a $1 entrance fee, you could

walk away with more!

For information, contact:

Terry & Sue Langille, 226 486-2302

Bid Euchre Come and join in the fun of Bid Euchre– at 7:00 p.m., on the first and

third Wednesday of every month.

If you don’t know how to play, come along anyway and

we’ll teach you. For a $2 entrance fee, you could walk

away with more!

This social activity is not restricted to serious

players. It is a great way to meet other residents of

Pine Meadows.


Mary Drew, 519 787-4155 or

Fred and Judy Dick, 519 787-1084

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Regular Progressive Euchre Euchre is played twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each

month. We meet in the Grand Hall at 7:00 p.m. The cost is just $2.00

per player. We use blue and white score cards with a prize for the

highest score of each colour.

A prize is also awarded for the most lone hands, collectively. Prizes

depend on the number of players. We average approximately five to six

tables per night. We also have a draw prize for each colour, for non-

winners. You do not need a partner to attend. We sometimes play with 3

players on a table to avoid having players leave.

This is a social activity and is not restricted to

serious players.


Pearl and Bud Davis, 519 843-6613

The Poker Club Poker is played every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.,

usually in the Grand Hall.

It is a “dealer’s choice” game with low stakes, played for fun and

entertainment. New players are always welcome.

For further information, contact:

Stewart Bottomley, 226 486-2414

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Communications

The Pine Meadows Audio Visual Systems Pine Meadows has an Audio Visual system in the Grand Hall that is used anytime

the community gathers. It may be for Koffee Klatch, to listen to a guest speaker,

for a social event such as a play or a dance, for a golf banquet, or to listen to the

various musical talents of Pine Meadows residents. A group of dedicated and

willing residents operates the equipment. It is their responsibility to set up,

operate, disassemble and store the Audio Visual equipment. At the present time,

operating the system involves knowing how to set up and operate the

computer system, internet, television, microphones, direct input

boxes, the sound mixer, and various input devices. Support and

training is provided to any resident who wishes to serve on the

Audio Visual Team. For more information, please contact:

Paul Lingen, Coordinator, 519 843-8856

The Pine Line The Pine Line is the newsletter of the Pine Meadows

community. It is produced and distributed monthly in both

paper and electronic formats by the Pine Line Team, which is

responsible to the residents of Pine Meadows and functions

under the Board of Directors of the Pine Meadows Homeowners’ Association.

The Pine Line Team is comprised of two editors/writers, as well as a team of

interested residents whose tasks are to review the newsletter prior to

publication, to ensure that the content is in keeping with the guidelines for

submission and to assist in the distribution. Printing of the Pine Line is currently

done at the Highland Pines Campground office. New team members are welcome.

Submissions and/or suggestions can be sent to [email protected]

or deposited in the Pine Line box in the main lobby of the Recreation Centre.

For additional information, contact the Coordinators,

Gary Helmer (226 486-1095) or Susan Langille (226 486-2302)

mailto:[email protected]

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pmhahome.ca

The Pine Meadows Website Our website is designed, developed and maintained by residents of Pine Meadows,

with the support of the PMHA Board and is funded through our many external

Sponsors. The website provides a venue for sharing community information, with

an events calendar; interactive contact directories; and a Chit Chat page.

The website also has numerous photos and slideshows of recent and past events;

notices of upcoming events and information; and documents of the PMHA, which

serve to keep residents informed of the numerous community activities.

Residents are always invited and encouraged to contribute to the monitoring and

maintenance of our site.

For more information contact: Paul Lingen, Coordinator 519 843-8856

Channel 5 A local information channel (Channel 5) is available as a

local cable channel of your TV set. Information on this

channel includes all Pine Meadows events and notices.

Currently, four volunteers post the notices and serve for

one month periods on a rotational basis. Notices may be

forwarded to the person on duty for that particular month.

Current Operators are:

Gary Helmer 226 486-1095

Paul DeRoo 519 787-6974

Jack Bartholomew 519 787-1030

Shon & Karren Sorensen 519 843-3137

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Channel 4 and YouTube Channel 4 is our local community programming channel.

This new service provides the community with a variety

of video opportunities. Programming includes video

presentations of Pine Meadows events such as speakers

at Koffee Klatch and other occasions; social events in

the Grand Hall and elsewhere and video recorded

entertainment events. Volunteers are needed to participate in the

evolution of this great new service.

Many of the videos produced at Pine Meadows events are

made available through YouTube and are accessible

through links on our website (pmhahome.ca)

For more information or to volunteeer, please contact one

of the Channel 4 team.

Current team members are:

Gary Helmer, 226 486-1095

Shon Sorensen, 519 843-3137

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Fitness

The Exercise Room There is an exercise room in the Recreation Centre, which is available for the use

of all residents. This room is accessed with a key obtained from the PMHA

Treasurer, John Campbell, at 519 843-4386.

A deposit of $20 for the key will be returned when no longer required.

Equipment Includes:

2 Treadmills

1 Weight Machine

1 Stationary Bicycle

1 Rowing Machine

It is recommended that you seek medical advice prior to commencing any

strenuous exercise activity.

For an introduction to the facility and operation of the equipment,

contact Randy Cook, 519 787-2464

Pine Meadows Outdoors Group (PMOG) The purpose of this group is, as its name suggests,

outdoor activities - mostly walking but also kayaking,

biking, snowshoeing, etc.

PMOG doesn't have an outing organizer or committee.

Each member is encouraged to plan and organize outings,

communicate those plans to the group by email - and it

happens!

Our focus is strictly on 'outings' -No Meetings... No

Committees... No Fees... No Rules (other than mutual respect)

If you are interested to join PMOG or to learn more about it,

please contact: Gary Helmer, 226 486-1095

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S.M.A.R.T. EXERCISE PROGRAM

Directed by:Victoria Order of Nurses (VON)

Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

New participants always welcome!

For more information, contact:

Carol Doyon, 519 843-7830

Walk for Fitness Lace up your walking shoes and let's get started!

Every Monday and Friday, at 8:50 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., in the Grand Hall.

Work with the group at your own level and pace, for a full body

conditioning walk. This activity is safe for all ages and fitness levels.

Open to men and women

For additional information, please contact:

Nancy Cook, 519 787-2464

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Water Programs Water programs are designed for any age and ability -

and you do not need to be a swimmer.

Participants work at their own level and ability. Many

residents enjoy the hot tub or sauna after their

workout.

Ladies' Aquafit Ladies Aquafit runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m.


Sue Wylie-Sewell, 519 787-3749

Men’s Aquafit Men’s Aquafit runs every Monday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m.


Charlie Walker, 519 787-4315

Water Aerobics Water Aerobics runs every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Mon. & Fri.: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. and Wed.: 8:30 – 9:10 a.m.


Sue Anderson, 226 486-2301

Stay healthy by being fit and active.

Come and join in the fun and meet some of your friends and neighbours.

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Games & Sports

Ladies Billiards All ladies of Pine Meadows are welcome to meet for billiards in the

Games Room of the Recreation Centre every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Experience is not necessary and we will be more that pleased to assist you

when and if you want some guidance – we are not looking for perfection! It is

a fun night out for the ladies and usually finishes around 9 p.m.

Why not come out and give it a try?

Pool cues are available and no fees are collected.

We hope to see you there!

Nancy Webb, Coordinator, 519 787-0617

Men’s Billiards Using the two snooker tables in the Games Room of the

Recreation Centre, Men’s Billiards takes place at times

listed on the Pine Line Calendar. The current schedule is:

- Mondays and Fridays: Noon to 3 p.m.

Snooker is the game of choice.

- Tuesdays and Fridays: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Eight Ball is the game of choice.

The tables are also reserved on Mondays at 7 p.m.

This activity is open to all men in Pine Meadows. Billiards is a fun activity and

those taking part, range from beginners to the experienced. There are

always volunteers to teach the fundamentals – so come out and enjoy this

activity!

Coordinator, Men’s Billiards, Terry Filce, 519 843-2125

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Scrabble and other Board Games This excellent grey matter exercise is a regular

Thursday afternoon activity.

Players meet in the Recreation Centre Library

or Board Room at 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon of

camaraderie and mind expanding fun, playing

Scrabble and other board games.

This is an opportunity to use the “grey matter”!

Newcomers are welcomed and encouraged – so please join us!

Mixed Darts Mixed Darts is held every Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

in the Games Room at the Recreation Centre.

This is a non-competitive and fun event. Newcomers are

always welcome and we’ll be happy to give you some

instructions to get started.

Darts are provided but if you have them, bring your

own!

For additional information, call:

Geoff Andrews, 519 787-4696

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The Pine Meadows Golf League The league meets every Tuesday morning during golf season.

Ladies’ tee off start time is 9:30 a.m.

Men’s tee off time is 10:00 a.m.

There is a weekly posting - for anyone to sign up - on

the golf notice board in the Recreation Centre.

We welcome all residents who enjoy meeting new

people and who want to have some fun.

You do not have to be a good golfer to play.

If you have any questions call:

Joey & Bob Grime, 519 843-9901 or Mary Anne & Gord Hill, or 519

843-6010 or Ian & Carol Marr, 519 843-8335

Horseshoes Horseshoes is a game for anyone and everyone – regardless of age or

experience!

Horseshoes and pits are provided and there is a minimal cost to play.

Come out once a week for fun, laughs and good times with friends.

Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. is when we gather at the pits near the

Grand Hall, from May until October.

So don’t be shy – come out and meet new friends!

For additional information, contact:

Gord Hill, 519 843-6010

John McKenna, 519 787-6634

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Pickleball Pickleball is held every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday

mornings at 10:00 a.m. (and on an impromptu basis) at the

Tennis/Pickleball courts.

This is a new, non-competitive and fun event. Newcomers are always

welcome and we’ll be happy to give you some instructions to get started.

All equipment is supplied (paddles, balls, etc.). Simply show up wearing

running shoes and a smile!


Kathy Munro, 519 994-1024

Shuffleboard (outdoors)

Join your friends and neighbours on the Shuffleboard courts behind

the Recreation Centre for some excellent exercise, fresh air and

camaraderie.

No previous experience is necessary and all are welcome.

For information, watch the Recreation Centre

notice boards and/or contact:

Gilles and Carolyn Coulombe, 519 843-4328

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Table Tennis

Every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, residents get

together for some fun and exercise in the Grand Hall. All residents are

welcome to join in. This is a great way to meet new friends and

neighbours.

Simply show up and have FUN!

For more information, please call Clyde Henry,

Table Tennis Coordinator at 519 787-2223

Tennis We offer an active tennis program with two fine

courts.

New residents are encouraged to take part in the

scheduled organized group that plays each week day

morning (weather and court conditions permitting),

May through October.

The courts are available to all residents and their extended families,

provided that the visitors wear appropriate shoes and are accompanied

by a resident.

Residents who are new to tennis may be provided with

some basis information to help, getting started.

For additional information, contact the Tennis Committee:

Jim Webster, 519 787-9362 or Irene Fitz-James, 519 843-4778

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Services & Facilities

Kitchen and Reservations Committee This committee looks after the equipment and

maintenance of the Recreation Centre kitchen.

The committee is also responsible for booking

the use of the Grand Hall and Board Room for

one-time events by resident group activities and by external users.

Please contact:

Barb Cook (519 787-0837) or

Ann Hurst, 1 519 375-6373

with inquiries or room booking requests

Archives and Notice Boards There are binders located in the library which include

collections of memorabilia and photos of events that

happen in Pine Meadows. All residents are invited to

browse these albums at their leisure.

The Recreation Centre notice boards are maintained routinely by Sue

Taylor. Any questions, submissions

and suggestions, please contact:

Sue Taylor, 226 486-2295

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Cards Cards Cards Get well, thinking of you, and sympathy cards are

generated by the card coordinators on Wednesday’s

at Koffee Klatch. These cards are signed by all the

residents who are present, and then deposited into the internal mail

slot for the recipient.

This activity involves the participation of all residents to let the

coordinators know of individuals in Pine Meadows who require a card for

various circumstances.

Suggestions for card recipients should be directed to

either of the current Card Coordinators:

Barb Cook, 519 787-0837 or

Cindi Rabstein, 519 843-2222

The Display Case The display case, in the main lobby of the

Recreation Centre, serves to highlight the

many talents and collections of residents of

Pine Meadows.

Suggestions for displays or to share your

talent and/or collection(s), please contact:

Bonnie Bottomley, 226 486-2414

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Pine Meadows Mega Garage Sale The event of the year!

The community garage sale is held the first Saturday in June, from

7:30 a.m. until Noon.

Registration is $4 per household and registrations are accepted

throughout the month of May (watch the notice boards). The $4 fee

covers the cost of extensive advertising, signage, balloons and other

promotional activity.

Our 2014, 2015 and 2016 sales included over 50 Pine

Meadows residences participating and drew the largest

crowds imaginable to “the Meadows”.

For additional information, call:

Kathy Munro, 519 994-1024

Garden Plots We have 32 garden plots, each measuring approximately 6 feet by 18 feet. They

are located south of the RV parking area.

There is an initial one-time fee of $5 per plot, payable to the Coordinator of the

Vegetable Gardens. Water taps, hoses and sprayers are provided. The annual

meeting of the garden committee takes place early in May (notice to be posted).

All members and those on the waiting list are encouraged to attend.

To add your name to the “first come – first served” waiting

list, call the Vegetable Gardens Coordinator

Maureen Swift, 519 843-4881

Keep Your Knees Dirty!

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Indoor Plant Care The Recreation Centre houses a variety of indoor

plants, throughout the Centre.

These plants are watered and maintained by a

committee of 'green thumbs', whose excellent

care helps to keep our Centre

beautiful.

For additional information or to inquire about

becoming a 'green thumb', please contact:

Peggy Barton, 519 787-5439

The Pine Meadows Library Just beyond the main entrance to the Recreation Centre is the Library

– an excellent facility available to all residents. Over 1700 books are

available for your reading pleasure, including hard covers, paperbacks

and coffee table beauties.

You may choose books from fiction, non-fiction,

biographies, romances, sports and there is a selection of

magazines, large print books and videos for your use.

Donations of books from residents help to keep our

collection current.

For more information, call the Coordinator

Grant Swift, 519 843-4881

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Security Each evening, volunteers give generously of their time to help with a

security walk-through of our Recreation Centre. These volunteers help

to protect our assets and serve to control maintenance costs.

The security walk-through is a simple task requiring just 15 or 20

minutes each evening. Volunteers sign up for one week stints, from

Wednesday to Tuesday of the following week. This schedule avoids any

volunteer from overlapping a second weekend.

Volunteers are invited to sign up on the Recreation

Centre notice board (outside the Grand Hall entrance).

New volunteers will be assisted by a committee

member on your first night’s walk-through.

For additional information,

please contact Barry Wyant, 519 787-0837.

Telephone Directories The Pine Meadows community maintains and distributes Telephone

Directories and a Contact List of activity coordinators, to residents.

The contact list is updated twice per year

To report changes and/or corrections to the lists

or to join the directories team, please contact the

coordinator:

Sylvie Wesley, 226 486-1915

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Volunteer Drivers This important service is provided by a group of

dedicated residents who will drive you to your medical

appointments or provide transportation in other

situations.

Don’t feel stranded because you are unable to drive

yourself – for whatever reason.

Call for further information or to arrange for someone

to drive you:

Irene Flowers, 519 787-1859

The Welcome Committee The Pine Meadows community strives to make new residents feel at

home.

The Welcome Committee arranges a welcome visit to introduce the

various Pine Meadows activities and events, as well as key contacts.

In addition, the Welcome Committee

prepares and distributes a Welcome

Package which includes a variety of

information.

For more information,

please contact the coordinator:

Sylvie Wesley, 226 486-1915

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Social & Skills Activities

Ballroom Dancing This new exciting activity has been added to our list of activities,

providing opportunities for social interaction, dance exercise and fun.

All levels of experience are welcome.

When/Where: Every Thursday in the Grand Hall

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

To participate, please just show up and have fun!

What Dances?

Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Rhumba, Samba, Cha Cha,

Jive, West Coast Swing, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, and more...

For more info, please call:

Susan Harris, Coordinator at 226 486-1154

DO NOT HYBERNATE – MOVE!

Book Clubs 1, 2, and … more? Do you enjoy reading and discussing books with literary

minded people like yourself?

We currently have a couple of book clubs in Pine

Meadows, which meet monthly in members’ homes.

Sharing views and opinions as well as camaraderie,

make for a very enjoyable time.

A new club is beginning that will meet in the Library.

For more information, please contact

Sue Langille, 226 486-2302

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The Campfire Ring The community Campfire Ring is an informal

gathering place, suited to evening get-togethers

with friends and neighbours. Firewood is

provided and an open fire pit invites everyone to

join in for chat and, perhaps, a sing-along.

Bring your smiles; a lawn chair and

some snacks and beverages!


Al Sansford, 519 843-3543

Car Rally Each autumn, a broad assortment of Pine Meadows

residents and their vehicles hit the roads of southern

Ontario, with a determination to complete the car rally

– and to find the endpoint (lunch location).

This annual event attracts newbies and seasoned rally

participants with equal unpredictable results. Their day is filled with

fun and camaraderie, culminating in the evening, with dinner and the

awarding of rally prizes.

Watch the notice board for details.

For more information, please contact:

Ken & Barbara Lindsay, 226 486-2409

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The Comedy Club There is an old show biz saying "Dying's easy

it's comedy that's hard", to which I heartily

agree but when you hear an audience roar with

laughter it's well worth the effort. I've put on

sketches/plays for Pine Meadows for

approximately 20 years and can honestly say

the only frustration I have is finding enough

actors for the parts.

So if acting is on your bucket list, please give me a call.

We always need audiences so I hope to see you at our next

performance.

Welcome to Pine Meadows


Cathy McCabe, 519 843-7066

The Computer Group Do you need help to set up email or advice concerning internet access,

or would simply like to learn more about using your computer?

The services we provide, include individual

assistance for a range of computer problems.

To arrange for assistance or for further

information, contact:

Gary Helmer, 226 486-1095

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Koffee Klatch Welcome residents – new and established! At 10:00 a.m.

every Wednesday (with a few exceptions), residents

gather in the Grand Hall for what is generally an informal

get-together, hosted by a member of the Koffee Klatch

Program Committee. Announcements are made and pertinent

information, in general, is exchanged. There is usually a guest speaker

who enlightens our group on various topics of interest. *please note

that the Koffee Klatch committee bring in guest speakers for a topic

interest purpose only and are not endorsing any company.

The current Koffee Klatch Program Committee includes:

Judy Busch, 519 212-1704 &

Sue Anderson, 226 486-2301

All this is accompanied by a bottomless cup of coffee (decaf or

regular), or tea, for only 50 cents!! To help defray clean-up time,

residents usually bring their own mugs but there is a plentiful supply of

cups on hand in the kitchen for those who forget.

Coffee and tea is made by volunteers who sign up in advance. A sign up

list is posted on the notice board outside the Grand Hall for your

convenience. This is not an onerous task and everything is supplied out

of the coffee fund, which comes from the 50 cents collected.

Barb Cook is the Koffee Klatch coordinator and ensures that there are

always sufficient supplies on hand. Barb is

available to guide new volunteers through the

process of making the tea and coffee. Maybe one

day that will be you!

Contact Barb Cook, 519 787-0873

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Ladies Lunch Bunch On the first Wednesday, each month, the Ladies Lunch Bunch select a

pleasant restaurant to eat out!

Ladies, we invite you all to join us. A sign-up sheet will

be posted on the notice board outside the Grand Hall on

or about the 15th of each month. All are welcome.

Please see the sign-up sheet for this month's location.

Come out and enjoy lunch and socializing with the

Ladies Lunch Bunch!

Everyone is responsible for their own transportation.


Marilyn Helmer, 226 486-1095

Line Dancing Stretch your legs and kick up your heels with friends and

neighbours!

Thursdays, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall.

Both Men & Women welcomed...

Join the fun! See you there!


Lynda Langdon, 226 486-1515

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Pine Meadows Chorus Every Wednesday, in the Grand Hall, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Please Join Us for a relaxed musical experience!

It's a Grand Night for Singing...

Shenandoah... Over the Rainbow.... Edelweiss...

As Time Goes By... Singing in the Rain....

For more info, please call:

Anne Thomson-King, Director at 519 787-0245

Always have a song...

Pine Needle Crafts Pine Meadows boasts a very active and fun group known as the Pine

Needle Craft Ladies, which extends a warm welcome to you in your

new home.

Every Monday at 1:30 p.m., the Pine Needle Craft Ladies meet in the Grand Hall to

learn new skills, to refresh old ones – and to enjoy a cup of tea and goodies with

friends.

You are invited to join the group. You will be provided with a key to the Crafts

Room so as to make use of the Husqvarna sewing machine and serger. There is a

$10 fee for the key, which will be refunded upon return of the key. The group

invites all Ladies to come out, even if not doing crafts, just to

chat and have a social time with a cup of tea.

The group hosts a Summer Sale, the net proceeds of which

are donated to community organizations and to Pine Meadows.


Pine Needle Crafts Coordinator,

Betty Davies, 519 787-2480

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ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m., a group of men get together for

breakfast at JJ’s Restaurant in Fergus, for a social time and a few

laughs. Car pooling is available.

If you would like to become a R.O.M.E.O. or would like more information,

please contact:

Norm Webb , 226 486-2293

Watching Sports and Movies The audio visual systems in the Grand Hall serves

to provide a gathering place to watch major

televised sporting events. Viewing events are

advertised through our Pine Meadows communication tools.

A Movie Matinee is run twice each month,

on the first and third Sundays at 2:00 p.m.


Rick Rock, 226 486-1913

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The Woodcarving Club The woodcarvers meet at the woodworking shop on Monday

mornings from 9 until Noon. An average of 12 carvers meets

each week, including both men and women.

If you would like to try your hand at wood carving, come on

out! You are guaranteed lots of help and fun.

Each person contributes $2 per week to cover the costs of supplies,

including paints, books, wood, tool sharpening, etc.

We even have coffee on the go!


Bill White, Coordinator, 519 787-0359

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The Pine Meadows Woodworking Shop Greetings and welcome to new residents!

The Wood Shop is equipped for Woodworkers at

all skill levels. Users are asked to contribute a

$15.00 annual fee for the year July 1 to June 30,

which coincides with the Pine Meadows

Homeowners Association (PMHA) year.

We usually have around 35 to 40 members who

enjoy coming to the shop when they may have a

small project around the home. A number of members are very active

and from these we have drawn a committee to oversee the operation

and maintenance of the shop.

The shop is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Woodworking Shop is financially self-sustaining. In addition to the

dues which help pay for routine supplies and maintenance, a number of

members make items for sale at our July Craft Sales.

We also complete woodworking projects for the

community (residents and the Centre) on a cost-plus

basis and of course we accept donations in

recognition of such activities. In the end, it is all

about the Joy of Woodworking, a wonderful hobby!

We would be pleased to give any prospective resident member an

orientation tour, provide additional information and answer your

questions.

Contact the Woodworking Shop Coordinator:

John Hurst, 1 519 923-5599

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Acknowledgements

This material was developed by and is updated by

the Pine Meadows Homeowners Association (PMHA)

Printing is funded and prepared by

the Pine Meadows Retirement Community Limited (PMRC)

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