MISSION SENIORS

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

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That is the focus of a new education program being rolled out by the Mission Healthy Community Council.

“Health Without Wealth” will be trialled over the next year to help people understand how to make the healthiest choices possible within their means.

Healthy eating is important for preventing or managing chronic illness, maintaining a healthy immune system and having the

energy to enjoy your favourite activities.

As people age, they need fewer calories to maintain their weight, but still need at least the same level of

nutrients, and in some cases more.All Canadians need to try to

eat more fruits and vegetables. We’re only eating half of the amount we should for good health. Taking advantage of the

local bargains at the farmers’ market can help. This is the time

of year to stock up on fresh produce that you can preserve for the fall and winter.

If the bulk amounts they sell are too much, you can share with a friend. Buying fruit and vegetables locally and in season helps to keep the costs low, and the nutrient content higher.

Over time, produce will gradually lose some nutritional value. Fruits and vegetables that travel several thousand kilometers to your grocery store, will never have the same level of nutrients (or taste) as those that are picked and delivered the same day to the farmers’ market or grocer.

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You can benefit from these extra nutrients by freezing what you don’t use right away. For berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries), just wash and quickly pat dry with a clean kitchen towel, and freeze them in a single layer on a tray or cookie sheet. Once frozen, put them in a self-closing freezer bag or other freezer safe container and

they will hold their shape. There’s no need to add sugar. Make the containers as airtight as you can. They will keep for three months in the fridge freezer compartment or up to 12 months in a chest freezer. To use, just add them to your cereal, smoothies or baking or have them as dessert.

Berries are a nutrition

powerhouse! They are low in calories and loaded with nutrients and antioxidants (those components that help fight cancer and heart disease). Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries have no more than 50 calories per cup serving, are high in fibre, a source of Vitamin C, and are sodium free. What other dessert or snack offering is as nutritious,

delicious AND low calorie? Celebrate the season and visit the

Mission City Farmers’ Market every Saturday at the Mission Community Library parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Mission Healthy Community Council

Eating well

Seniors at the Cedars

Right: Craft Day at the Cedars

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Opening this September, Cedar Valley Manor offers you everything you’ve been looking for in a home: new, comfortable and stylish living, paired with the security, convenience, and community of a life lease.

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A new housing option is soon to open in Mission thanks to MASH, a local non-profit charity.  The society’s members are 9 organizations with the common goal of developing afford-able seniors housing options in Mission, working together since 1999. 

MASH wants to make sure that everyone in Mission knows that Cedar Valley Manor is under construction near the corner of Cherry Ave. and Cedar St. in Mission.  This four story, 42 unit life-lease apartment building will be ready for occupancy in September 2014.  And, because it is a life-lease, there is no strata council to set up and run (and then have fights in).  MASH will continue to provide ongoing management of the building, and no unexpected costs can be levied at residents, elimi-nating surprises related to housing costs.

 Cedar Valley Manor is designed for people aged 55 and over who want to continue to be active in the community locally and beyond, but without having yard work and building maintenance concerns.  39 of the 42 units are 2 bedroom suites with a generous square footage and include in-suite laundry equipment, brand new kitchen appliances, walk-in showers, and in-suite storage. There is a large workshop in the basement for woodwork and similar activities and a good sized amenity room on the main floor for resident gatherings as well as larger family events.  There are raised garden beds

included in the landscaping for those who wish to continue gardening without the concern of yard maintenance.  And possibly most importantly, the building is pet friendly to “friendly pets”. 

Construction has included top notch sound-proofing and fire protection systems, above and beyond that of the regular building code because of the commitment of MASH to the residents’ quality of life.

 “We are excited to be able to have a display suite for the pub-lic to see because we know this will help folks visual-ize how they could make Cedar Valley Manor their new home”, says Judith Ray, president of the board of directors.  “As volunteers, we have spent several years

bringing this project to fruition and are getting ready to celebrate with the community the completion of this first life-lease option in Mission.”

 The Cedars Assisted Living project on Hurd Street was the first collective project of MASH and it opened in 2006.   Because there are staff at The Cedars 24 hours a day, this also creates the opportunity to provide ready phone support for Cedar Valley Manor residents.  MASH is calling this the ‘Cedar Valley Manor Connect’ and with one phone call, a person can access assistance for a building-related problem, a question regarding services in the community, or other is-sues they may be concerned about. 

Mission Association for Seniors Housing’s Dream for New Retirement Housing Soon to be a Reality!

“- Judith Ray

WE HAVE SPENT SEVERAL YEARS BRINGING THIS PROJECT TO FRUITION AND ARE GETTING READY TO CELEBRATE WITH THE COMMUNITY THE COMPLETION OF THIS FIRST LIFE-LEASE OPTION IN MISSION.

MISSION SENIORS

ACTIVITY CENTRE

Weekly schedulefor JulyTuesday9:30-10:30 a.m. Drop in Line Dancing10 a.m. Crafts / KnittingWednesday10:15 a.m.   Mission Senior Drop-in Crib

12:30 pm   MSCA Bingo

Thursday9 - 10 a.m. Drop-in Line Dancing10:00 am   Crafts / Knitting    Friday11:00 am   Mission Senior Drop-in CribThe lounge will be open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm!

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 Exercise

Get 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 Meeting

First Monday, 10 a.m.

Seniors Activity Centre General

Memberships Meetings

First Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

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General Meeting

Second Friday, 1:30 p.m.

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Birthday Party

Fourth Friday, 1:30 p.m.

In July and August some

activities will not be available as

volunteers take time off.  For more

info call 604-814-2188, or visit

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Come and join us at your centre!

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Lifetime Learning Centre SocietyOsteofi t programs levels 1 & 2 as well as the Low Impact Fitness classes continue on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 32444 - 7th Ave., throughout July and August.

For more information about Lifetime Learning, call 604-820-0220.

Safety for SeniorsSafety for SeniorsAre you thinking of having some work done around your home this summer?

Perhaps you’re looking to hire a contractor to install a new roof, or new deck, or perhaps it’s some painting, or landscaping.

Here are a few things to consider:

• Take the time to check the background of the contractor by talking to other customers and checking with the Better Business Bureau.

• Consider using someone that a friend or family member has previously used.

• Do not get pressured by sales pitches that are time sensitive and requiring you to make an immediate decision. Reputable contractors don’t use these high pressure tactics.

• Ask if there are other jobs in the area that you can see to verify the quality of their work.

• Obtain a few estimates from different contractors to ensure you are getting a fair price.

• Do not pay up front for jobs.• Ensure the contractor obtains the

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And while they are enjoying a busy lifestyle today, they appreciate the peace of mind in knowing that Chartwell offers flexibility and choice to help with changing care needs in the future. Until that time, they’ll continue to follow where the music leads in their new Chartwell home.

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Men and women must alter their diets as they age. Portion sizes that young adults might have been able to get away must shrink when those same men and women enter their 30s. And as thirty-somethings head into their 40s, what’s on the plate requires more careful consideration than it might have a decade ago. The same goes for men and women over 50, who must take steps to reduce their risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. One of the easiest ways to do just that is to eat healthy foods. The following are five flavourful and healthy foods tailor-made for the over 50 crowd.1. APPLES: Apples definitely qualify as a superfood, helping reduce cholesterol by preventing plaque buildup in the blood vessels and, as a result, cutting an individual’s

risk of diabetes considerably. In fact, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that eating at least two servings of apples per week can reduce a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 23 per cent. Apples also make for a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C.2. BLUEBERRIES: Blueberries help men and women maintain healthy blood sugar levels because they are high in soluble fiber, which lowers cholesterol while slowing the body’s uptake of glucose. And despite their relatively small size, blueberries contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals per ounce than any other fruit.3. BROCCOLI: Though broccoli might not have been your best friend during childhood, you may want to cozy up to this powerful green vegetable now that you have

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Applying sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect your skin form the harmful effects of Ultra Violet (UV) radiation. SPF stands for “Sun Protection Factor”. It measures how much the sunscreen protects you skin from UVB radiation (the suns radiation responsible for surface redness and pain of a sunburn). The SPF represents how much longer you can be in the sun before getting a burn. For example someone with exposed skin and no sunscreen starts to burn in 2 minutes. That same person wearing SPF 15 would be able to be exposed to the sun for 30 minutes before burning (SPF 15X 2mins). The ingredients in sunscreen can work in 2 different ways to shield your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Physical ingredients reflect the light. Chemical ingredients absorb the light into themselves. Many formulas use both types of ingredients, called “broad spectrum”, this is the type most recommended. No sunscreen is waterproof. Even “water resistant” formulas must be reapplied after swimming or showering so remember to apply liberally (2-3 tablespoons) evenly over body after getting wet. Sunscreens do have an expiration

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How it works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fi ll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can fi gure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. Look for the solution in next month’s puzzle section of Living 55 Plus.