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The Mission Record Friday, March 28, 2014 17 MISSION SENIORS A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors March 2014 Volunteer Drivers Mission Seniors Living 55 Plus is published by the Mission Record and is dedicated to our seniors. We welcome story submissions and photos. Submissions can be e-mailed to Gordon Dainard at [email protected]. For advertising opportunities call Crystal at 604-851-4444. If you’ve missed an issue, visit www.missioncityrecord.com and click on e-Editions. SENIORS DAY EVERY MONDAY 10% OFF 10% OFF 7072 WREN STREET, MISSION 604-820-1134 buildingsupplies.ca Dr. Lyndon Balisky, Optometrist Book Your Eye Health Examination Today 604-820-1112 alisky , th • Laser consultation • Contact lens fitting Proudly serving Mission for over 25 years. 3 unique businesses in one location. EYE EXAM FREE HEARING TEST 604-557-9972 604.820.1112 Kristoffer Goos Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner. www.mainlandhearing.com Located inside Swing Optical P dl i Mi i f 25 Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm • Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm #2 - 33231 First Avenue • Downtown Mission • 604-820-1112 www.swingoptical.com We Set Our Sights On Friendly, Knowledgeable Service! Please call for appointment. SENIORS FULL EYE EXAM $20 FASHION EYEWEAR • Fully Licensed Opticians • Fashion Eyewear • Contact Lenses • Sunglasses With B.C. Medical Card. 65 Years or Older. Some restrictions apply. • Limited time o er. W hen the roads are dry and there isn’t a threat of rain lingering, Geoff Oram likes to get on his bike and just ride. The 65-year-old Mission resident has been cycling for 27 years and he still enjoys every minute. He also rides competitively and is proud when he can compete against racers 20 years his junior. “It’s good-natured stuff,” he says. Geoff has always been involved with fitness. He started out as a long-distance runner, and trained in martial arts for close to seven years before buying his first mountain bike. “I wanted to do some more cardio.” Geoff enjoyed the mountain bike, but didn’t feel it was fast enough, and soon switched to a road bike. In no time, Geoff was as comfortable on his bike seat as he was on his couch. He rides about 200 km some days. “I ride everywhere,” says Geoff, who lives at Luther Place on Seventh Avenue. He rides up Mount Seymour and pedals to Manning Park, but his favourite route is to the top of Mount Baker, which he does several times a year. Geoff also enjoys local trips to Deroche for coffee. “I like the freedom and the speed (of being on a bike),” he says. “You feel marvelous.” He also enjoys the camaraderie of the biking community and the encouragement riders give each other. Geoff says it’s easy to get involved in the sport and encourages anyone interested to contact the local riding group Phoenix Velo. There are beginner groups and it’s easy to build up your endurance. “It’s way easier on the joints than running.” For more information, visit phoenixvelo.ca. Riding free Mission Better at Home is recruiting volunteer drivers to help seniors get to medical appointments and the grocery store. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle with proof of insurance, and are in good health. You will be reimbursed for mileage. Volunteers are required to consent to a criminal record check. Mission Better at Home is a program run by Mission Community Services Society, to provide non- medical services to assist seniors with simple day-to-day tasks to help them continue to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to the community. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Laura at 604-826-3634 or e-mail volunteer@ missioncommunityservices.com. Geoff Oram cycles up and down Mission’s hills almost daily. Veteran cyclist enjoys the challenges of the road at 65

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The Mission Record Friday, March 28, 2014 17

MISSION SENIORS

A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors March 2014

Volunteer Drivers

Mission Seniors Living 55 Plus is published by the Mission Record and is dedicated to our seniors. We welcome story submissions and photos.Submissions can be e-mailed to Gordon Dainard at [email protected]. For advertising opportunities call Crystal at 604-851-4444. If you’ve missed an issue, visit www.missioncityrecord.com and click on e-Editions.

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MISSION604-820-1134

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• Laser consultation • Contact lens fi tting

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Kristoffer Goos Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner.

www.mainlandhearing.com

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Some restrictions apply. • Limited time o er.

When the roads are dry and there isn’t a threat of rain

lingering, Geoff Oram likes to get on his bike and just ride.

The 65-year-old Mission resident has been cycling for 27 years and he still enjoys every minute. He also rides competitively and is proud when he can compete against racers 20 years his junior.

“It’s good-natured stuff,” he says.

Geoff has always been involved with fitness. He started out as a long-distance runner, and trained in martial arts for close to seven years before buying his first mountain bike.

“I wanted to do some more cardio.”

Geoff enjoyed the mountain bike, but didn’t feel it was fast enough, and soon switched to a road bike.

In no time, Geoff was as comfortable on his bike seat as he was on his couch.

He rides about 200 km some days.

“I ride everywhere,” says Geoff, who lives at Luther Place on Seventh Avenue.

He rides up Mount Seymour and pedals to Manning Park, but his favourite route is to the top of Mount Baker, which he does several times a year.

Geoff also enjoys local trips to Deroche for coffee.

“I like the freedom and the speed (of being on a bike),” he says. “You feel marvelous.”

He also enjoys the

camaraderie of the biking community and the encouragement riders give each other.

Geoff says it’s easy to get involved in the sport and encourages anyone interested to contact the local riding group

Phoenix Velo.There are beginner groups

and it’s easy to build up your endurance.

“It’s way easier on the joints than running.”

For more information, visit phoenixvelo.ca.

Riding free

Mission Better at Home is recruiting volunteer drivers to help seniors get to medical appointments and the grocery store.Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle with proof of insurance, and are in good health. You will be reimbursed for mileage. Volunteers are required to consent to a criminal record check. Mission Better at Home is a program run by Mission Community Services Society, to provide non-medical services to assist seniors with simple day-to-day tasks to help them continue to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to the community. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Laura at 604-826-3634 or e-mail [email protected].

Geoff Oram cycles up and down Mission’s hills almost daily.

Veteran cyclist enjoys the challenges of the road at 65

18 The Mission Record Friday, March 28, 2014

Isobel Mackenzie has been named Canada’s first seniors advocate.

The appointment was announced last week by B.C.’s Health Minister Terry Lake.

The Office of the Seniors Advocate will monitor seniors’ services, promote awareness and work collaboratively with seniors, families, policy makers, service providers and others to identify solutions to systemic issues and make recommendations to government on ways to improve care for our aging population.

Mackenzie has worked on behalf of seniors for the past 18 years at the local, provincial and national levels.

Her work spans health care to social and community services providing her with a strong working knowledge of the breadth of issues that affect seniors and the challenges of developing system level solutions.

Mackenzie has a long history of advocacy

work and led the first successful WorkSafe BC Safety Audit for Home Care in Canada, establishing the benchmark of safety standards for home care workers.

Until her recent appointment as seniors advocate, Mackenzie was also as a member of the Care Aid Registry Advisory Committee, which oversees the registry developed by the

government to protect vulnerable seniors. In addition to that work, Mackenzie has

represented both home care and the non-profit sector in her role as board director for the BC Care Providers Association since 2012 and for the past seven years, she has served as the commissioner for the Medical Services Commission of BC, responsible for administering the Medicare Protection Act.

“I have spent nearly two decades working directly with seniors, their families and their care providers and learning about the individual issues that affect seniors as they age and receive care,” said Mackenzie. “I

am honoured to accept this important position and look forward to applying my experience as I set priorities and establish my mandate in the coming weeks and months.”

For more information about the Office of the Seniors Advocate visit SeniorsBC

website: www.gov.bc.ca/seniorsadvocate

Isobel Mackenzie is Canada’s first seniors advocate

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Mission Ukulele Strummers

Last summer Richard Lepinsky moved from Victoria to Mission. In Victoria, he enjoyed making music in a couple of

ukulele groups and he found there were no ukulele groups in Mission.

So he started one.The Mission Ukulele Strummers was formed

late last year, and is creating a local ukulele community that focuses on fun, friendship, good music and the love of playing the ukulele and singing.

It is an an amateur club, and all skill levels are welcome. About half the members are new ukulele players who are strumming their first chords.

The group started with six members and has now grown to 10.

The ukulele is an easy instrument to learn. With just three chords, there are dozens of songs that can be played. The repertoire focuses on songs for beginners. Many songs are old standards that are familiar to most everyone. Advanced players give pointers to the newer players, and most will learn something new each week.

It is fun to play as a group and sing the melodies.

The group meets Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Common Room at St. Andrew’s Place, 7365 Cedar St.

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MISSION SENIORS

ACTIVITY CENTRE

The Mission Seniors Centre Association provides social and recreational opportunities for everyone who is 50-plus years of age. Activities are planned monthly. Be sure to stop by the lounge or one of the activity programs listed.

Seniors Activity Centre(located at the Mission Community Activity Centre)33100 10 AvenueMission, B.C. V2V 4K4604-814-2188

The LoungeThe lounge will be open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come, sit down, enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and a variety of events.

LunchLunch for participants is available in limited quantity every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a low cost.

Weekly scheduleMondays12:30 p.m. Drop in Bingo1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Seniors Bridge

Tuesday9:30-10:30 a.m. Drop in Line Dancing10 a.m.-12 p.m. Craft Group. Greeting cards every second week.10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Seniors Health cand Wellness Program

Wednesday9:15 - 10 a.m. Seniors Chair Fitness Class10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. MSAC Crib

12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Golden Era Bingo

Thursday9 - 10 a.m. Drop-in Line Dancing

Friday9:15 - 10 a.m. Seniors Chair Fitness Class11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drop-in Crib

ActivitiesLots of people to meet and fun things to see and do at your activity centre.

Birthday PartiesThe Old Age Pensioners Organization hosts a party on the fourth Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Pot Luck/catered lunches.

Golden Era BingoTry your luck at a rousing game of bingo. Contact Ray Johnston604-826-7095.

Seniors Chair ExerciseGet a great workout. Suitable for those with mobility issues, arthritis and fi bromyalgia. Taught by a certifi ed professional. Contact the offi ce at 604-814-2188.

MeetingsDrop-in Centre General MeetingFirst Monday, 10 a.m.

Seniors Activity Centre General Memberships MeetingsFirst Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

Old Age Pensioners Org. Br. 28 General MeetingSecond Friday, 1:30 p.m.

Old Age Pensioners Org. Br. 28 Birthday PartyFourth Friday, 1:30 p.m.

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INTRODUCTIONHeather turns 77 next month,

and is busier than ever. She was born in Winnipeg and has been living in B.C. since 1963. She moved to Mission in 1990 to teach at Fraser Valley College. She retired in 1996. She served as district councillor for six years.

VOLUNTEERHeather started Communities in

Bloom in Mission in 2003. She is also a member of the Rotary Club, on the Parish Council at All Saints Anglican church, a member of the Fraser Valley Health Care Founda-tion board, and now president of Mission’s Business and Profes-sional Women’s Club.

KEEPING ACTIVE Heather stays active to stimu-

late her mind and body.

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Calendar of EventsApr. 23   Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Mission Sikh Temple Tour and Indian Meal”. Kusum Soni will lead a tour of our local temple and explain South Asian culture. Meet at the temple, 32086 Lougheed Hwy at 11 am. Fee: $7 (non-members $10). 

Apr. 24   Lifetime Learning Centre holds its annual Walkathon Fundraiser and Health Fair. Help us raise funds for our wellness programs and learn about healthy living. Time: 9:30 am to 2 pm at 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission.

Lifetime Learning Centre Society is located at

32444 Seventh Ave. For more information

about these events or the society, call

604-820-0220 or visit

www.lifetimelearningcentre.org.

LivingActive

ProgramsApr. 7   Lifetime Learning Centre’s French Conversation series with Nicole Bellay continues. Phone 604-820-0220 for further information.Apr. 10   Lifetime Learning Centre presents Art Appreciation with Dr. Aleksandra Idzior, a series of four weekly talks about the ritual of having our daily cup of tea or coffee, depicted by such artists as Matisse or Renoir. Time: 11 am to 1 pm. Fee: $30 for the series (non-members $35)Apr. 16   Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Easter: Dying & Dyeing”, a discussion of death and dying with Archbishop Lazar Puhalo from Monastery of All Saints of North America and Ron Dart from the UFV Department of Philosophy and Politics. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion followed by festive Easter refreshments and an opportunity to try your hand at decorating a traditional ‘onion skin dye’ Easter egg. Time: 10 am to 12 noon. Place: 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission. Fee: $7 (non-members $10).

The next issue of Mission Seniors Living 55 Plus will be April 25, 2014

Special events

Casino Bus Trip Cascades April 24 with Mission Seniors Centre Association. Please come to the centre to pay for and reserve your seat.Call 604-814-2188 for more information. Apr. 1   Lifetime Learning Centre’s used book sale is on from 9 am to 3 pm at 32444 - 7th  Ave., Mission. For more info call 604-820-0220.Apr. 2   Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Great Northern Adventure” with Patrick and Tammy Wallace. Experience an RV adventure through BC, Yukon and Alaska featuring natural and historic sites, video, photography and storytelling. Time: 10 am to 12 noon at 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission. Fee: $7 (non-members $10).Apr. 9   Lifetime Learning Centre holds its Annual General Meeting from 1 to 3 pm at 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission. All members and community are welcome to attend.Apr. 12   Lifetime Learning Centre presents a bus tour to the Cherry Blossom Festival at  VanDusen Gardens. Bus departs from 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission and returns at 4:30 pm. Cost: $40 (non-members $45). Pre-register at 604-820-0220.

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Captured MOMENTS

If you have a photo you would like to see on this page, please e-mail

[email protected]. Please include your name, phone number and short description of

the photograph.

Clockwise from top left: Participants enjoy Lifetime Learning Society’s Writers and Readers Festival. Pyjama Day at The Cedars. St. Patrick’s Day entertainment at The Cedars. St. Patty’s Day Dance at Mission Seniors Activity Centre.

Pleasant View Housing Society would like to thank the many community supporters for their

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As Pleasant View Care Home is now closing and the residents prepare to move to The Residence in Mission.

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Retirement plans changed with the economy for many Canadians, especially as some

saw their retirement savings portfolio shrink significantly. Now, instead of planning for retirement, Canadians are beginning to worry about outliving their savings.

A poll by the Royal Bank of Canada showed 75 per cent of retired Canadians were not aware of how much money they spent in their first year of retirement. And for those who did know, about half said it was more than expected.

There are many things to consider before exiting the workforce. While some older Canadians are planning to fully embrace the life retirement brings, there are others who find a complete break from work more difficult or no longer have the savings they anticipated. For them, scaling back hours or working part-time are viable options.

And in some cases, it is not always about the money. According to Statistics Canada, one-fifth of retired

individuals had completed paid work after their retirement. More than half of the people surveyed cited reasons other than financial for returning to the work force. Some said they did not like retirement, while others enjoyed the rewards of working. And retirees going back to work do not always return to their previous vocations, but instead look for new challenges for their skills.

Retirees returning to the workforce do often face tax implications. Depending on your existing pension, earning additional income may mean a reduction of

government income. It is important to investigate your tax situation before you start a new job.

CPP rules have recently changed to reflect the fact more older Canadians are working past the age of 65. Under the old rules, people between 60 and 65 who wanted to start

receiving retirement pension early had to stop working for at least two months. If they subsequently went back to work, they did not have to resume contributing to the plan.

Now people no longer need to stop working in order to receive retirement pension. However, if they

do continue to work while receiving a pension, they will have to continue making contributions, which will increase their monthly entitlement. Under the old system, if you decided to take CPP at 70, your pension was 30 per cent more than it would have been if you took it at age 65. Under the new rules, that same delay will give you a 42 per cent increase.

If you have an employer pension plan, there may be restrictions on work after retirement in the collective agreement. Again, check your situation before taking a new job.

Your tax situation may be helped if you are able to take advantage of the pension income-splitting option. This allows eligible pension income to be split with a spouse or common-law partner to help lower your tax payable.

A tax professional at MissionH&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may affect you.

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