March 2013

NORD - BRIDGE SENIORS

Newsletter

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2012-2013 NORD-BRIDGE SENIORS

EXECUTIVE President Jim Hahn Vice-President Pat Santa Treasurer Roberta Svennes Secretary Vacant Past-President Harry Fischer BOARD OF DIRECTORS FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR Vacant Eva Deringer Gordon Kometz Bob Bunn Paul White Elaine Molyneux Rodney Foster Vacant Donna Takeda ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Executive Director Randy Smith Sr. Administrative Ass’t Kathleen Filkowski (Wed, Thur, Fri) Administrative Assistant Shirley Trefan (Mon, Tues, Wed) Financial Officer Roberta Svennes Financial Assistant Bob Bunn (Volunteer) Bookkeeper Tracy Beauchemin Director of Programming David Ng Reception Supervisor Valerie Arkinstall Reception Assistant Heather Belle Rentals Kathleen Filkowski / Shirley Trefan Cook II Sally Reyna Cook II Alina Lewandowska DR Cashier/Kitchen Asst. Gail Krysak Janitorial Marco & Carla Escobar

ON-SITE PARTNER PROGRAMS & SERVICES Alberta Health Call Centre 1-877-644-9992 FSNA Allyn Mills 403-328-0801 Chinook Lifecare Assoc. Paula / Jane-Anne 403-330-1170 Leth. Community Network Jim Campbell 403-317-7799

PROGRAMS, COMMITTEES, CONVENERS, & BOARD REPRESENTATIVES*

(* indicates individual on Board responsible for Program Area) ADMIN. PROGRAMS By-Laws & Policies Comm. Vacant* (Chair), Harry Fischer, Gordon Kometz, Judy Cartwright Crafts Boutique Heather Newsham, Bob Bunn (Financial) Finance Committee Roberta Svennes * (Chair), Jim Hahn, Clay Olsen, Frank Deane, Harry Fischer, Mike Bennett, Bob Bunn Memberships Shirley Trefan Newsletter Kathy Filkowski (Production) Bob Bunn (Sales) Nominations Committee Harry Fischer * (Chair), Mary Potvin, Clay Olsen, Dan Deringer Seniors Helping Seniors Prog. Harry Fischer, Norene Easthope CARDS & BOARD GAMES Rodney Foster*, Board Rep Contract Bridge Kathy Ludwig Crib Mike Bennett, Vi Segouin Euchre Rodney Foster Military Whist Ruth Balogh Trump Whist Marilyn Saunders, Pat Veres Norwegian Whist Vi Segouin Scrabble Sheila Brust Texas Hold’em Butch Olsen EDUCATION Elaine Molyneux *, Board Rep Oil Painting Yosh Hattori Paper Tole Hazel Harvie Wood Carving Don Johnson Watercolor Glenice Caffyn Drawing Glenice Caffyn Watercolor Club Sandy Baceda, Bea Crawford Krafters Koffee Klub Jo-Ann Adams Quilters Group Marilyn Martens

Nord-Bridge Card Crafters Pat Kincade Genealogy Lethbridge Family History Centre Computer Training Lethbridge Community Network Library Pauline Rapson Mind Joggers Judy Knox, Jack Simmons, Ted Sillito, Melvin Horn

FUNDRAISING Pat Santa *, Board Rep GAMING Harry Fischer *, Board Rep Casino Coordinator Mike Bennett In-House Bingo Coordinators Shirley Cavanaugh & Frances Wallace Monday Jam Draws Helen Gepneris, Blaine Hyggen Winners Bingo Rep/Co-ord Bonnie Hammond Winners Bingo Alternate Leonard Hutchinson

HEALTH & FITNESS Paul White *, Board Rep Keep Fit Classes Lorelei Waters-Huss Tai Chi Lynn Hunter-Johnston Yoga/Pilates Theresa Spencer/Kathy Gill Fitball/Exercise With Arthritis T. J. Dunn Zumba Jeannie Williamson Fitness 55 Club Jim Scott (Volunteer Trainer)

OUTREACH Donna Takeda*, Board Rep Bereavement Cards Valerie Arkinstall Get Well Cards & Visits Lydia Prokop/Kathleen Boschman Keep-in-Touch Program Valerie Arkinstall Outreach Program Mary Potvin

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Eva Deringer*, Board Rep Decorations Eva Deringer Monday Music Jams Doug Youngren Senior Music Makers Barbara Stewart Socials Committee & Specials Eva Deringer Social Dance Karen Hooper Clogging Sandy Nowell Line Dancing A.M./P.M. Della Howg Handbells Lucy Graham

SPORTS & RECREATION Vacant*, Board Rep Bocce Clay Olsen Carpet Bowling Norene Irwin, Woody Neely Darts Ken Bobinec Dragon Boat Team Eileen Sawatsky Floor Curling Janet Bobinec, Alice Strickland Golf Harry Fischer Pool Steve King Shuffleboard Clay Olsen Table Tennis Jerry Mikusek, Dave Bergen Tournament Awards Luncheon Dan Deringer

TRAVEL Bob Bunn *, Board Rep Travel Trip Bookings Valerie Arkinstall Bus Bookings Kathy Filkowski, Shirley Trefan Driver Co-ordination —Travel Trips Valerie Arkinstall Driver Co-ordination — Card Trips Mike Bennett Vehicle (Bus 2) Maintenance Clay Olsen

VOLUNTEERISM Jim Hahn *, Board Rep Building Set-up Volunteers Clay Olsen, Harry Fischer Volunteer Committee (Structure Under Review)

AFFILIATIONS Vacant*, Board Rep ACA Representative Harry Fischer, Mike Bennett Alberta 55 Plus Mike Bennett, Clay Olsen Economic Development Leth. Two year terms appointed by City Health Education Presentations David Ng (and Alberta Health Svc) Lethbridge Seniors Forum David Ng N-B Income Tax Program David Ng, Sheila Brust, Allyn Mills SASCC (Srs. Centre Coalition) Jim Hahn, Roberta Svennes, Harry Fischer, Randy Smith Alberta Assoc. of Senior Centres Randy Smith Go Seniors Society Clay Olsen, Delores Bourk New Horizons for Seniors Program Harry Fischer

MEMBERSHIP: OPEN TO ALL SENIORS AGE 55 PLUS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: TO YOUNGER INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SPOUSE IS 55 AND A MEMBER.

View our Website

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Nord-Bridge Meetings Reminder

Each Month Outreach Committee First Monday 9:30 a.m. Winners Bingo Committee Second Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting Second Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Finance Committee Last Thursday 9:00 a.m. Executive Meeting First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Annually Annual General Meeting First Wed of March 9:30 a.m. General Member Meeting First Wed of November 9:30 a.m.

Go Seniors Society Regular Board Meetings Feb., April, June, October Second Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Annually Annual General Meeting First Tuesday of April 9:00 a.m.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

If we took a vote, the cast and crew

of the “Old West” theatre troupe would be

The Best of the Best! For our fourth pro-

duction of this popular comedy and music

revue, three performances were held Feb.

22 and 23. Attendance just exceeded

last year’s event. This is a major joint fun

(d) raiser project for Nord-Bridge Seniors

Centre and LSCO. It has returned an average of about

$10,000 for each of us since we started this project. If

you consider that we use these funds for matching

grants, the net benefit doubles to $20,000. So we must

say thanks to all those who came from near and far to

the show and all the sponsors who donated to the cause!

Of course, without volunteers this event would not be

possible.

Our 4th Annual Miners Memorial Raffle is underway

with tickets on sale at the Centre or from Board mem-

bers. Draws will be made at the 4th Annual Miners Me-

morial Banquet event set for May 1, 2013. Thanks to all

the raffle prize donors. You can see these prizes in the

display case in our reception area. Check them out and

buy some tickets!

Our player numbers at our Friday afternoon bingos

at Nord-Bridge continue to grow! Conveners, Shirley

Cavanaugh & Frances Wallace along with their hard

working crew, are having a lot of fun. This event has

become a regular and important fund raiser for our

Friendly Centre. Thank you, for your support!

Time flies when you are having fun. It’s hard to

believe that the first year of my term as President is

coming to a close. The AGM is coming next week and I

have been nominated for election for one more year. We

have a lot of interesting projects on the go for the next

year and so I look forward to serving in some capacity.

Remember – Keep Active and Stay Connected!

Sincerely, Jim Hahn, President

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Nord-Bridge will be hosting the Community Volun-teer Income Tax Program beginning March 4, 2013. Please note: Volunteers will not be able to prepare returns for incomes over $35,000 for a sin-gle person; over $45,000 for a couple; returns for deceased or bankrupt persons; individuals with in-vestment income over $1,000; or any complex tax situation. To make an appointment please visit the Nord-Bridge Reception Desk or call 329-3222. This is a FREE service; HOWEVER, donations to Nord-Bridge would be greatly appreciated.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Greetings Members;

Some of you may be aware that Nord-Bridge Seniors was selected by Alberta Health to co-host the 2013 Grey Matters Conference, scheduled for Sept. 26 - 27 at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel. This selection was reported in an earlier Newsletter. I would now like to update the membership on the conference. The Grey Matters Conference is the largest annual learn-ing and networking event in Alberta for organizations that pro-vide services to senior citizens. The two day event is well at-tended by administrative representatives from seniors centres like Nord-Bridge. It is also attended by other non-profit agency personnel, governing boards and councils, health care leaders, social workers, and related university and college students and faculty. Naturally, municipal and provincial officials and leaders attend and contribute to the conference agenda. Nord-Bridge made its bid to co-host the conference about a year ago, at the direction of our Board. We learned of our se-lection last September, and are proud to report this is the first time the conference has been hosted outside of Edmonton or Calgary. Our Board felt co-hosting the event would help build

relationships between our Centre and the government’s department for seniors in Edmonton. The focus of Grey Matters is to provide attendees an opportunity to network, gain knowledge, and increase awareness of issues, supports and services for aging populations. We are pleased to now announce the planning team has secured Mr. Lloyd Robertson, former host of CTV’s news program “The National” as one of the conference’s keynote speakers. An additional 3 major speakers, and some 18 – 20 break-out sessions with speakers and pre-

senters are currently at various stages of securement or finali-zation. A website providing more details on the conference is now available, and can be viewed at www.greymatters2013.ca. As the Grey Matters Conference plans continue to come together, we will keep you advised. On another topic, you are encouraged to attend this year’s Annual General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, March 6, at 9:30 am in the Multi-Purpose Hall. We will be pre-senting various reports, our 2012 Financial Statements, and will discuss 2014 membership fees. We look forward to seeing you there! Yours truly, Randy Smith

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M usic By Dora, for the Mind Joggers The Germans are known for their love of music. It was unfortunate for me, to be born during the war years. The fight for survival took precedence. In the late forties my father ac-quired a radio, of which he was very proud. “Oh, My Papa” was then a well-known song. Later on I remember going with my parents to dances. It was a family affair. It was held on Tuesday afternoons. I don’t remember when the dances started or ended. When we came to Canada, music was part of our new life. We had friends who were very musical. We got together often and had a lot of fun. On my day off I went to the show and Saturday dancing. If we got there earlier it was cheaper. I walked from 9th Ave. to the train and dance hall by myself. Would you believe that? Those times have changed. Many of the immigrants met at the dance hall. That’s also where I met my husband. After moving to Magrath and raising a family there was no more danc-ing. I had many beautiful records to listen to. I now live in a small apartment in Lethbridge, where there is no room for a record player. But I am fortunate that we have cablevision in our apartments and I listen to the music channel and enjoy it a lot. It brings back many memories and I enjoy pleasant evenings with a good book. Thanks to music.

Alderman Bridget Mearns

Alderman Jeff Coffman

From the Desk of Val Here’s my prediction: March will come in like a lion and go out like a lamb! If I am right, we can put our winter gear away soon, and look for-ward to spring. I am happy that the days are getting longer. It’s not dark now until after 5:30 p.m. and getting better all the time.

This year March brings with it a plethora of special events and holidays. March 17th brings us St. Patrick’s Day; March 20th the First Day of Spring; Friday, March 22nd at 11:30 sharp, our “Spring Luncheon”; on March 31st the Easter Bunny arrives with civic holidays preceding him on Friday, March 29 and following him on Monday, April 1st , and that’s no joke! So get out your Easter bonnet or your

favourite spring hat and be ready for a very busy month. Spring Lunch-eon tickets are available now. Don’t be disappointed, get yours early. Seating is limited! Congratulations to the “sweetheart ladies”, winners of our Feb. 8th sign-in, free raffle. Winners of the draw were Helen Ruston, and yours truly. We both received a chocolate rose. Congratulations also to Eva Deringer, the lucky lady who signed in on Feb. 14th and won a gift certificate to the Onion Bar & Grill. Thanks to all members who renewed their 2013 memberships. Your patience while we were busy juggling renewals with all of our other initiatives was appreciated. We still have lots of calendars so if you forgot to get your FREE calendar, please stop by the front desk and get one. To date we have processed 1,044 membership renewals. If you have not yet renewed for 2013, please stop by and do so. Don’t forget to wear something green on Happy St. Paddy’s Day. Maybe it will bring you some luck and a pot o’ gold!

Valerie

Friday Lunch Specials $6.00

Fish & Chips with Cole-

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Mar 1 SPAGHETTI CARBONARA with Garlic Toast Mar 8 VEAL CUTLET & MASHED POTATOES with Veggies Mar 15 with Veggies

Mar 22 “Spring Luncheon” - Ticket Required

(Soup, Sandwiches and Snacks in Multi-Purpose Hall)

Mar 29 BEEFARONI with Salad & Garlic Toast

NEXT

All You Can Eat

Breakfast Buffet

Wed., Mar. 6th

$6.00

PROGRAM NOTES:

There will be a Bridge Tournament on March 4th (Monday) in the West Community Room. Yoga will move to the Multi-Purpose Hall on this day and start at 8:45 am. Floor Curling’s start time will also change to 10:15 am on this day. On March 6th (Wednesday) Nord-Bridge’s annual AGM will take place in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Programs cancelled on this day will be Car-pet Bowling & Line Dancing. There will be a Military Whist card tournament on March 14, Floor Curling and Keep Fit (Thursday) will be cancelled on this day. Please note that the Nord-Bridge In-House Luncheon originally sched-uled for March 14 will now be on March 21st at 11:30 am in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Anyone who participated in the Fall 2012 In-House tourna-ment is eligible to attend the luncheon. We will be handing out awards for all the tournament winners at 11:30 am and lunch will follow. Extra tickets to this luncheon can be purchased at the front desk. Floor Curling will be cancelled on this day. Nord-Bridge programming is fortunate to have highly skilled instructors lead many of our classes. I would like to acknowledge a few of them. TJ Dunn a Kinesiologist (AHS - Chinook Regional Hospital) has led two very successful programs; Fitball and Exercise with Arthritis at Nord-Bridge for the last three years. TJ brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to our members who attend his class. Lorelei Waters-Huss a fitness consultant and personal trainer with the University of Lethbridge has taken our Keep Fit program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lorelei has brought new innovative and motivating exercise techniques to our fitness classes. Thank you TJ and Lorelei for offering your invaluable services to our mem-bership and Nord-Bridge programming.

Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre

IN-HOUS E BINGO

Friday Afternoon

Bonanza Pre-call 1:00 pm Games Start 1:30 pm Regular Book - $5.00 3 Extra Games - $1.00 each

Pay Outs & the number of regular

players continue to grow!

Transportation is available for members; $2.75 each way. Phone Front Desk at least

one day ahead at 329-3222 to confirm.

Programmer’s Report by David Ng

David

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WIN CAZH AT NORD-BRIDGE! DAILY 50/50 DRAW

Nord-Bridge hosts a Daily 50/50 Draw to help raise

much needed funds. Half of the proceeds go to the

Centre.

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST:

1. Hold a current REGULAR, ASSOCIATE

or LIFE Membership.

2. Cost to play is 25¢

3. Draws will be made at 12:15 p.m.

4. After the draw, members may

sign-in for the next day’s draw.

RECENT WINNER

MONTHLY 50/50 Toonie Draw Nord-Bridge holds a “Monthly 50/50 Toonie Draw”

on the third or fourth Friday of each month.

Members do not have to be present to win. The

Nord-Bridge share of proceeds is dedicated to Pro-

gramming. TO PLAY:

1. Fill out an envelope for the draw

at the draw desk in the Dunford

Diner.

2. Drop a Toonie into the envelope

and deposit it into the Draw Box.

3. Come out to lunch on “draw day” to see if you

are the winner. The more times you enter, the

more chances you have of winning!

FEBRUARY WINNER…

Iva Thiessen $183.00 Next Draw March 22, 2013

SOUND SYSTEM DRAW Proceeds of Monday Jam draws are

earmarked to assist with sound system

and AV costs in the building.

50/50 WINNERS Feb 4 Gord Vaselenak, $40; Margaret Atalos, $40

Feb 11 Lorraine Malon, $46; Harry Wright, $46

Feb 25 Jim Randa, $37; Back Table Bandits, $37

Thanks Jammers, Volunteers and Patrons. Thanks also to Helen Gepneris & Blaine Hyggen for selling tickets for weekly Jam draws.

Feb 8 Tracy Beauchemin $165

Feb 19 Marina Vannata $78

NORD-BRIDGE BUILDING FUND

RECENT INDIVIDUAL, GROUP & CORPORATE DONORS

Frank Deane $200.00

NORD-BRIDGE IN-HOUSE BINGO Cumulative proceeds from Jan 1, 2013

Through Feb. 22, 2013: $ 3,382.00

BUILDING FUND UPDATE: Goal Achieved Total Fund-Raising Goal $6,250,000

From City of Lethbridge 750,000 82%

From Various Provincial Grants 2,500,000 66%

From Various Federal Grants 500,000 7%

From Nord-Bridge

- by Fundraising 2,500,000 79%

Total Contributions to our

Building Fund 1998 through Feb. 2013 $ 1,973,058 Still needed by N-B Fundraising $ 526,942

NORD-BRIDGE SENIOR CENTRE PRESENTS…..

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Wednesday Afternoon March 20

FREE FOOD for all play-ers starting at 11:30!

BIRTHDAY BASH Monday Evening

March 25

Thursday is

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EUCHRE

Wow! One year on the Board already; time flies, as they say. March 6th is our AGM at 9:30 a.m. On March 10th Day-light Savings Begins and March 20th is the first day of spring.

Our Euchre turnout is good. If you would like to join us, we meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Stay for coffee and meet some new friends. I hope to see you there!

WORDS OF WISDOM: I’VE LEARNED THAT WHENEVER YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A REPAIRMAN AT 9 A.M.

YOU’RE LUCKY IF YOU SEE HIM BY 4 P.M.

Rodney Foster, Convener

Nord-Bridge Seniors

Fitness 55 Club LETHBRIDGE’S NEWEST FITNESS FACILITY The new “Fitness 55 Club” within the

Nord-Bridge Senior Centre is a Special Pass Program.

Nord-Bridge membership, plus a special user fee is applicable.

Fees have been approved by the Board as follows:

Annual Pass - $180 Monthly Pass - $18 20 Visit Pass - $25

There is also a $10 refundable deposit on the electronic access key fob.

Meet with Jim Scott, Certified Personal Trainer

Wednesday mornings, for safe training tips and

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Contact the Front Desk to schedule

an appointment. Phone: (403)329-3222

Did You Know?

Up to 1600 older adults in Lethbridge are

victims of Elder Abuse.

LEARN can help.

LEARN is an acronym for….

Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network

403-394-0306 learn@lethseniors.com

Welcome to WINNERS EVENT

Saturday, March 23 Early Birds Payout

of $200 each

Intermission Payout of $500

Plus a Voucher for a Vegas Package and 3 Free Draws for Hawaii Voucher

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Bridget A. Pastoor, MLA

Lethbridge East

Contact Bridget at: 2816 - 5th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 0P1

Phone: 403-320-1011

OUTREACH REPORT by Mary Potvin

Our Valentine’s event was a great time with the always popular and entertaining Tom Price singing and telling

comical stories well into the afternoon. Unfortunately Curt and drummer Tom Callaghan, were unable to at-

tend. However, the one man show was wonderful. In

total 92 happy attendees enjoyed a great musical presentation and yummy culinary treats. Dee William-

son of Sunrise Village took home the door prize.

Come join us on March 18th at our “Irish Fling” featuring music by “Just Ank Harmony”. Please register your attendance early!

MIND JOGGERS – Judith A. Knox We at Mind Joggers, have been writing up a storm since we came back in January. This is the month of four leaf clovers and Irish history. We would like to encourage you to write how you cele-brated March when you were a child. For those who haven’t written anything, may we suggest you begin with a journal of your daily activities. It can just be a couple of sentences of what you did. Start with the date and the temperature, so you can look back years from now and see what you did and what the weather was like. Try it. We’re sure you will enjoy it, then you can come and share it with us.

The “Mind Joggers” writing group meets weekly in the Craft Room on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. This friendly drop-in

program will offer encouragement and support so that you can start writing about your memories.

GET WELL WISHES WENT OUT TO…. Ulla Dudek, a member who has taken in a few program courses is currently in hospital; Juliette Terleski, who has been in St.Michael’s Rehab program but will be moving to a new home at the Legacy Lodge; Heather Dodderidge, who is also in St. Michael’s waiting to go into an Assisted Living facility; and Bea Crawford, one of our avid painters who suffered a stroke and is now in Calgary’s Foothills Hospital in a rehabilitation program.

CONDOLENCES WENT OUT TO…. Marjory Brown and Alice Strickland who both lost a sister; and Carol Harrold on the loss of her husband Doug and loss of brother-in-law Tom Harrold.

Outreach M. C. , Val Arkinstall, presents musical guest Tom Price with a “Happy Birthday” treat.

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Effective immediately: Anyone seeking information on programs and services may help themselves to the printed materials on display in our office located within the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre at 1904 - 13 Avenue North. You may also visit the government website www.health.alberta.ca. Alberta Health (management) has advised they will no longer provide walk-in service or appointments. Direct all calls to the Alberta Supports Call Centre at 1-877-644-9992. All mail should be sent directly to, Alberta Health – Seniors Services, Box 3100, Station Main, Edmonton, AB T1J 4W3.

Alberta Health – Seniors Services and Continuing Care Division

Sheila Brust, Convener

W hat doubled letter can be placed in the spaces above to make a word that means “fog”? (answer on calendar)

C lear the fog from your mind and come join us for Scrabble. We will teach you many new and

interesting words along with some great laughs.

See you Tuesdays at 1:30 in the Dunford Diner.

Have a Great (drink green beer) St. Patrick’s Day!

Social Activities by Eva Deringer

The Valentine Luncheon on Feb 8th was an-other sell-out! Everyone eagerly welcomed the chance to visit and enjoy each others company, the colorful red décor and music by Allyn Mills. Gone is the long dreary month of January. Pres. Jim and V.P. Pat presided with the wel-come and updates of Centre activities. Greetings were brought by our guests: Mayor Rajko Dodic, Ald. Bridget Mearns, M.L.A. Bridget Pastoor and Al-ice Takacs representing M.L.A. Greg Weadick. After grace by Mike Bennett, everyone enjoyed the deli-cious lunch served by our red clad volunteers. Con-gratulations to all the winners of the door prizes and thank you to the donors of the gifts. Thanks also to the kitchen staff and volunteers who always put their

into their work! NEWS!! Don’t forget to buy your raffle tick-

ets for our Miners Banquet draw on May 1. The beautiful prizes are on display in the case in front of our Reception Desk. NEXT FUNCTION: Spring Luncheon, Friday, March 22/13. Tickets are available now at our “Friendly” Front Desk.

FLOOR CURLING by Alice & Janet Floor Curling continues to be popular with two or three active lanes every week. We have some new players and they are quite enthusiastic. We still have room for more so please join us. We meet on Monday and Thursday at 10 a.m. The exercise and com-panionship will be good for you.

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March 22nd & March 23rd, 2013 Raymond Dinner Theatre

“Huckleberry Finn” COST: $55/person (Includes transportation, dinner and show)

Bus pick up at Nord-Bridge at 5 PM.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL NON-MEMBERS must pay an additional $10 for all Nord-Bridge trips.

Go Friendly Shuttle

TO CONFIRM OR CANCEL A PICK-UP, CALL 403-329-3222 at least one day prior. BE READY and BE PATIENT. If you are not ready when the bus arrives, you will have to find another ride to the Centre. The Driver will be unable to return due to his schedule. The cost is $2.75 per one-way trip (Cash); or use your “Breeze Card”.

TRAVEL NEWS

Triple D Tours Sept 1-7, 2013—Deadwood, S. D.—Very Popular Cost: $519/person, Double Occupancy

Oct 18-21, 2013—Spokane Shopping Getaway Cost: $349/person, Double Occupancy

Dec 10 & 11, 2013—Cross Iron Mills, Calgary Cost: $40/person

Our bus trips are open to all ages and filling up fast!

BROCHURES NOW AVAILABLE!

Book at the Nord-Bridge Front Desk or...

Contact Donna at Triple D Tours 403-394-0349

or tripledtours@hotmail.com for additional information

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT NORD-BRIDGE GETS A COMMISSION ON EACH TRIP BOOKED HERE AT NORD-BRIDGE SENIORS CENTRE

STAGE WEST, Calgary “CHICAGO”— May 8, 2013

Cost: $85 (includes bus, buffet and show)

We have booked a luxury Carefree bus.

Sign up now at the front desk with a $20 deposit.

Balance must be paid by April 2nd.

Don’t wait too long or you may be disappointed. ALMOST SOLD OUT! Only 7 seats remaining.

Watch for new outings like. . . .

♥ Annual Fishing Derby in Pincher Creek coming in June.

♥ High River Museum has an exciting Seniors Program.

♥ Calgary Zoo to see the Penguins. ♥ Rosebud Dinner Theatre for the Christ-

mas Production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” with live music and 1940’s charm. Date booked for this show is Nov. 14, 2013.

WE NEED MORE DRIVERS FOR OUR TRAVEL

PROGRAM SO WE CAN CONTINUE THESE TRIPS.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

LOCAL CASINO OUTING

Cost: $8.00

Sign up Deadline is March 15th

THURSDAY, March 14, 2013 GALT MUSEUM TOUR

COST: $15 (Includes Bus & Tour) Limited seats remaining. We’ll have lunch at the Dutch Shoe Restaurant. Bus will leave Centre at 11:00 am SHARP.

The 2013—2014 brochures for NAGEL TOURS trips are now available here at Nord-Bridge. Be sure to tell them you are

a Nord-Bridge member so we get credit for the referral.

EVERY WEDNESDAY - ROLL & STROLL Each Wednesday, rain or snow or shine, our bus will drive you to a walking excur-sion. Weather permitting, the walk will be outside. In bad weather, we’ll go to the

Park Place Mall or Walmart to walk inside. The cost is just $3.00.

TRAVEL NOTES: February was a BLAH month but the “Friendly” travel gang enjoyed local trips to the casino, Old Favorites fundraiser at the Yates and another Mystery Trip. Everyone made a guess as to the destination. We had a hearty lunch here at the Centre then went to our mysterious destination which was the Coaldale Senior Centre to meet some new friends and enjoy a game of Bingo! Everyone had a great time.

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Greg Weadick, MLA L E T H B R I D G E W E S T Associate Minister for Municipal Affairs

Contact Greg at (403)329-4644 or via e-mail at:

lethbridge.west@assembly.ab.ca or drop by 402 - 8 Street South

Lethbridge, AB T1J 2J7

DARTS NEWS by Ken Bobinec, Convener All of the Darts players in Zone 1 did very well at the recent Provincial Winter Games in Calgary. Here’s a summary: Women's 55+ Singles: BERNICE CARRIER won all her games to secure the GOLD.; DIANNE PELLAND won the SILVER. In Men's 70+ Singles GLEN BERRY won SLIVER. In Women's 70+ Singles IVA THIESSEN won SILVER. In Women's 55+ Doubles DIANNE PELLAND and IVA THIESSEN won GOLD; BERNICE CARRIER and ALICE STRICKLAND won BRONZE. In Men's 55+ Doubles GARY PELLAND and GLEN BERRY won BRONZE. Congratulations to all of you and I hope you enjoyed the unique experience.

CHINOOK LIFECARE ASSOCIATION

Affordable lifeline within the Community

Chinook LifeCare has been providing

emergency response service for over

27 years to clients in Lethbridge,

Taber and surrounding communities.

Visit our office at Nord-Bridge Senior

Centre to view all the options for ex-

tending independent living.

#8, 1904-13 Ave. North, Lethbridge Phone: 403-320-1170

HELP IS AT HAND

Notice to Members

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.

Multi-Purpose Hall Only certain programs and areas of Nord-Bridge will be

open during the AGM. These include:

The Dunford Dining Room

Nord Bridge Fitness 55 Plus Club/Room

And naturally, our commercial tenants’ stores

All other programs will be cancelled, and rooms locked by Board Policy,

to encourage members to attend the AGM.

Our office is more than happy to assist you in navigating your way through Federal Government services. We regularly help constituents: Contact Federal departments and agencies; Obtain Canadian pins and flags; Request a meeting; Make claim inquires about Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, or Citizenship and Immigration; Order congratulatory certificates for birthdays or anni-

versaries; Access information on Government legislation, and Submit a petition to the House of Commons. These are just a few ways we can be of service to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesi-tate to contact my office.

Jim Hillyer, MP Lethbridge 255 8th St. S

Lethbridge, AB T1J 4Y1 403-320-0070

e-mail: hillyer@jimhillyer.com

MARCH IS FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH

SERVUS CREDIT UNION will be presenting a Fraud

Seminar on March 21st at 10:00 am in the Dunford Diner

Annex. Join Shelley Coates, Corporate Security Manager

and Bret Wolfer, Uplands Branch

Manager as they discuss how to

protect your personal information,

current fraud trends and how to

safeguard yourself from being

a victim of fraud.

Spring Luncheon Friday, March 22, 2013 11:30 a.m. in the Dunford Diner

Menu Spring Salad,

Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes with Vegetable and

Strawberry Jelly Cake

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW. $10.00 EACH

LIMITED SEATING

DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED, GET YOUR TICKET EARLY!

Congratulations to everyone who competed

in the Alberta 55 Plus Games in Calgary!

Nord-Bridge Participants Included

We salute you on your accomplishments!

Martin Bock 5-Pin Bowling First

Iva Thiessen Darts 1 First/1 Second

Alice Strickland Darts Third

Helen Gepneris Shuffle Board Second

Gordon Olsen Shuffle Board Second

Kay Sauter Carpet Bowling Third

Norene Irwin Carpet Bowling Third

Lorna Vandervalk Carpet Bowling Third

Pauline Secretan Carpet Bowling Third

Liz Hunka Carpet Bowling Fourth

Elieen Sawatzky Carpet Bowling Fourth

Karl Sinnott Pool - Snooker Fourth

Dan Deringer Pool - Snooker Fourth

Grorge Berg Cross Country 2 Fourth

Irwin Floyd Hockey Sixth