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APRIL 2017

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Msg from NESA Board 2 Msg from Exec Director 3 Facility Information 3 AGM Info & ByLaw Change 4 Fundraisers 5-6 Program News 7-8 Fitness Centre 9 Social Activities 10-11 Volunteer News 12-13 Rentals/Clinics 14 CARE 15-16 Noteworthy News 17-18 Club News 19 Wed Dinners & Dances 20

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NORTH EDMONTON SENIORS NEWS

@ NORTHGATE LIONS SENIORS RECREATION CENTRE 7524-139 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5C 3H7 Phone: 780.496.6969 Fax: 780.496.4707

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Dates to Remember

Mar 30 Bake Sale Apr 4-8 Book Sale Apr 7-8 Flea Market Apr 19 Honorable Sigurdson visit Apr 21 Dinner Theatre, Experience the Magic Apr 22 Choralaires Concert Apr 28 Volunteer Appreciation May 5 Mad Hatters Mothers Day Tea May 18 Annual General Meeting

Next newsletter will be MAY/JUNE 2017

Cut-off for submissions is Wednesday, 19 APRIL, 2017

REMINDER!!

Annual General Meeting

Thursday, May 18, 2 – 4 pm

Location: Auditorium

Wine & Cheese to follow meeting

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Message from the NESA Board of Directors:

The March Board meeting approved the formation of a Fiber Arts Club at NESA. We welcome this new club which will be involved in felt making, fabric and thread dyeing and other skills not previously shared at our Centre. People interested in finding out more can inquire at the front desk. Remember, members can attend two meetings of a club, at no cost, to find out if they would like to become members.

NESA extends a very warm welcome to our 349 new members, thank you for joining us.

Several Committees are working to develop ways to make NESA better able to serve our membership. One committee is working to revise the IT infrastructure so we might move to on-line registration and payment, an improved website, and more efficient ways to communicate with members. Another committee is working to update our building plans to ensure we are included in the long term City facilities building plans. In the next couple of months members will be asked to fill out a short survey about what you believe are our future space needs. A realistic well documented plan will help us in discussions about those needs.

In the last month the Council of Governors made payment to the Association from earnings of the Sustainability Fund for members who required financial assistance in order to participate in clubs and activities. Please remember if you, or someone you know could use assistance, this service can be accessed through our outreach workers. Assistance is completely confidential. No senior should be unable to take advantage of the opportunities available at NESA for financial reasons.

Four Board positions must be filled at the Annual General Meeting May 18th. Some excellent candidates have already come forward however, there is still not a full slate of candidates. Please consider what you might be able to contribute to making NESA better for all of us. Want more information? Leave your name at the front desk and you will be contacted, and invited for coffee to have your questions answered.

Thank you to the Staff and Volunteers for their efforts during registration, your hard work made the process a success. Thanks also to the majority of members who followed the guidelines for registration. Your co-operation makes a tough job a lot easier. When we work together we all succeed.

Hugh Newell, Board President

NORTHGATE LIONS BINGO

Next Northgate Lions Marathon Bingo will be on

Good Friday, April 14th (Doors open 6:30 am)

New this year: BALLS! Pre-sales: Apr 12, 13 from 2:00 - 8:00 pm in Lions Den.

Lions Phone # 780-496-4888

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Message from the Executive Director:

The staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers and members for their help and cooperation in making our first day of Spring registration run smoothly. Classes are starting to fill up - some more than others. Those classes not meeting minimum numbers before they start could be in danger of cancellation. Please register soon to ensure the class you want will run.

The NESA Board and the Program Committee are looking at some large programming challenges NESA is facing. We are rapidly running out of space in many of our rooms, for example, the Fitness Studio is used all day, every day and most evenings. Many other rooms are also booked solid. It is becoming more and more difficult to schedule classes and instructors to meet all the needs of our members. Many classes are also oversubscribed and we have little flexibility to add additional sessions. As a publicly funded organization, NESA must ensure all members have equal opportunity to services and classes, thus the “first come first served” approach.

NESA is also in the process of transformation to an integrated computerized system which should make things from your end more efficient. This will include on-line registrations. We recognize some seniors do not have internet connection or a home computer; we will keep your needs in mind as we develop new processes. These changes will not happen overnight, and we will keep you apprised of changes as they happen.

Program Staff and the various Board Committees meet regularly to deal with issues and concerns. If you have suggestions or concerns regarding programs, registration or other issues, please drop us a note at the office or in the lobby Suggestion Box. Your constructive feedback is welcome and much appreciated.

Josie Leiter

Facility Information Too Hot, Too Cold?

As we enter early spring, the outdoor weather can fluctuate between a freezing -20 to a balmy +20 .... in the same week! Our building's old Heating/Cooling system is not always able to keep up with frequent changes. And, if it's consistently warm for a week, it may be impossible to cool the building adequately. Also air conditioning will not be restarted until there is no chance of freezing (May?).

For your comfort, dress so you can take off or put on a layer, instead. Thanks

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!.....................Safari Registration is May 15.

Come see the sights and attractions in and around Edmonton on our Summer Day Trips!

More information coming soon!

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NESA BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS

Our NESA Bylaws governing Board Members allow for rejuvenation of the Board of Directors on a yearly basis at the May Annual General Meeting.

Bylaw 4.7 states that: “A member of the Board having served as a Director for two consecutive terms, four (4) years, shall not be eligible for re-election until one year has elapsed.” ”

As a result every year we will need several new Board Members. If you have some knowledge and/or experience in one of the following areas:

(a) Human Resources, (b) Programming, (c) Finance, (d) Communications & Advertising, or (e) Fund Raising, then the NESA BOARD NEEDS YOU.

If you are interested in becoming an active leader in our senior centre, please join the Board of Directors by leaving your name and phone number at the office. They will pass it on to one of the Past Presidents who are required to search for new Board Members. One of us will contact you and we will buy you a coffee and answer any questions you may have with regard to what is required to be a Board Member.

Steve Shamchuk

BYLAW CHANGE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2-4 pm

Our current bylaws stipulate that NESA cannot borrow money. This bylaw prevents NESA from having a credit card as this is considered a form of borrowing. From time to time NESA makes purchases where a credit card is required. To do this a member of the staff uses their personal credit card and is subsequently reimbursed. To eliminate the need for staff to use their personal credit card for NESA purchases we are proposing a change to the bylaw to allow NESA to obtain a credit card with a small credit limit to be used for these purchases.

Current Bylaw 4.9: “The Board of Directors of the Association shall have no borrowing power.”

Proposed Bylaw Change: “NESA, for the purpose of carrying out its objectives, may borrow, raise,

receive or secure the payment of money in any manner it sees fit. All its

powers in this regard may be exercised by the Board, providing that the

amount not exceed $10,000.”

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FUNDRAISERS

Taste of Edmonton. Once again I am looking for volunteers to sell tickets at the Taste of Edmonton. This is a big fundraiser for our Centre. The dates I have are Thur July 20th and Fri July 21st also Thur July 27th. We might also do Mon July 24st. Shifts are 10:30 am to 2:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Please let Amber or myself know if you can help out.

Silent Auction. We are having a Silent Auction on Sept. 7th. Letters have been printed and are at the front desk. If you know of a business that might give us a donation please take a letter to give it to them and follow up at a later date closer to the Silent Auction. If you want me (Willy Moyes) to send out the letter please let me know. There is a sheet to sign your name and where you are going, so we don’t have 2 or 3 people going to the same place. Thank You.

Sobeys/Safeway – Save-on-Foods Gift Cards. If you shop at any of these stores buy your Gift Cards here at NESA and we make 5%. If your store takes Air Miles you can use your Gift Card also.

Willy Moyes, Fundraising Director

Thursday, March 30, 9 am - 3 pm Donations of Baked Goods will be

gratefully accepted on Wednesday, March 29.

If you are not a baker please feel free to come by to pick up

some treats! Nothing tastes better than homemade goodies!

Tues, April 4th - Sat, April 8th, 9 am - 3 pm daily,

Except Wed, April 5th & Fri, Apr 7th: 9 am - 7pm

Book donations will be accepted up to March 31. We will not be accepting book donations

during the week of the book sale. Thank you for your contribution!

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FUNDRAISERS

Over 40 tables of fabulous treasures!

Friday, April 7th 1 pm - 7 pm

Saturday, April 8th 9 am - 3 pm

Free Parking and Admission

Café open!

We need: JEWELRY (No boxes required this time, thanks) Donations of jewelry needed for April 7 - 8 Flea Market.

Please leave at front desk marked: Jackie Black. Thank you

We will accept Flea Market items from Monday, March 20 to Tuesday, April 4 between 10 am and 2 pm daily. All deliveries can be dropped off at the East side of the building. There will be volunteers on hand to assist you.

Acceptable items include: Books, jewelry, puzzles, small household items (clean, in working order) and tools. We Do Not Accept: Bedding, clothing, upholstered items or large furniture.

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PROGRAM NEWS

OOPS The following are changes made to courses after

the Program & Activity Guide was printed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any questions, please talk to any of the staff.

Programs – Spring/Summer 2017 Program Guide

Page # Course/Club Name Correct Information

14 S-068 Classical Animation 101 Prerequisite: Drawing 101 OR previous drawing experience

20 S-105 Fun ‘n Fitness Omit May 18 & June 8 (10 weeks) $42 (member) $72 (non-member)

20 S-208 Gentle Yoga – Summer Tuesday July 4 – 25; 12:15-1:45pm $34 (member) $64 (non-member)

25 S-151 Armchair Travel: China New date Wednesday, May 24th, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

27 S-163 Matinee Movie “Roman Holiday” Cancelled – “Jungle Book” was already scheduled for that day.

32 S-194 Guitar: Blues 201 1:00 – 2:30 pm 32 S-197 Guitar: Level 3 11:15 am – 12:45 pm

35 S-123 Registered Pickle Ball April 18 – June 27 (11 weeks) $77 for all participants

SENIORS WEEK EVENTS AT A GLANCE

Monday, June 5— Lunch and Show Tuesday, June 6— Health and Wellness Fair

Wednesday, June 7— Art Show & Sale / Workshops Thursday, June 8— Art Show & Sale / Workshops

… stay tuned for more information

EVENTS

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PROGRAM NEWS

To all of our amazing NESA members – We just wanted to take this time to give a special thanks to everyone for being so patient and understanding during what started off as a very hectic beginning to the winter session here at the Centre. As many of you know we encountered a number of unanticipated changes to our fitness courses delivery due to absences from some of our instructors. Fortunately for NESA we were able to secure substitute instructors for all but one class, minimizing the amount of class interruptions and cancellations for the many members that could have been affected by this.

NESA would like to give a special thanks to Nora, Dave, Maribel, Bev, and Barb for so promptly changing their schedules and accommodating the needs of the members at NESA during this busy time! We would also like to thank each and every member here for being so welcoming, accepting, and inviting of our amazing substitute instructors. Speaking from experience, we know how overwhelming it can be trying to ‘fill the shoes’ of another instructor, especially on such short notice! So, a big thanks to all of our amazing members here at NESA for making our instructors feel right at home! It is such an honor to work for such fantastic people!

~The Programming Team

Spring Program Updates The following are additional courses added to the Spring Program &

Activity Guide after it was printed!

FITNESS

Beginner’s Interval Training

You asked for it and here it is! Join Jollean for a three-week introduction to interval training exercise class! In just forty minutes, you will get to experience an array of cardio and strength training exercises that will challenge your body, burn calories, and energize you from head to toe! Join us on Wednesdays, April 12th - 26th, 2017 10:00am-10:40am. $23/$53 (non-members) or $15-Drop In/Class.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Eye Care Presentation Update! NESA welcomes Optometrist Ruby Mangat from Londonderry Eye Care for an informative presentation on seniors and eye care. During this presentation you are invited to participate in a discussion about common eye health inquiries, questions about senior eye care, and eyewear health care coverage for seniors. An optician will also be joining the discussion to help answer your eyewear-related questions!

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 at 10:00am Fee: $2.00 (You must Pre-register)

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FITNESS CENTRE AT NORTHGATE

♦ ♦ Non-intimidating atmosphere ♦ ♦ Drop in options available ♦ ♦ Must be a member of NESA

♦ ♦ Senior friendly ♦ ♦ No contracts or sign up fees ♦ ♦ FREE Orientations

HOURS OF OPERATION DAY TIME

Mondays: 8:30 am—3:00 pm

Tuesdays: 8:30 am—3:00 pm

Wednesdays: 8:30 am—3:00 pm

Thursdays: 8:30 am—3:00 pm

Fridays: 8:30 am—3:00 pm

EVENING HOURS

Apr 3 - Jun 30, 2017 Mon: 3 - 7 pm Wed: 3 - 7 pm

Drop-In-Fee $4.00 10-Visit Pass $30.00 Monthly Pass $35.00 Yearly $325.00

Buy your T-shirt

in the Fitness Centre!

A variety of colors &

Also check out the NESA JACKETS $75. HOODIES $55.

GOLF SHIRTS … $40. LADIES V-NECK SHIRTS … $20.

Place orders in the Fitness Centre.

Shari Cooper 780.222.2838

Bill Climie 780.920.0724

Affordable Personal Training

Work one-on-one with our qualified personal trainers to help you achieve all of your fitness goals.

Contact one of our trainers directly for info & to set up an appointment. Jollean Ferrari

780.974.2049

Exercise should be a staple in everyone’s daily routine. It not only raises energy, controls weight and helps maintain overall health, but it also improves sleep and combats fatigue and depression. An additional benefit is that activity slows the progression of disease.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

NORTH EDMONTON SENIORS ASSOCIATION

PRESENTS

SHELDON CASAVANT Experience the Magic! FRIDAY APRIL 21, 2017

DOORS OPEN: 5:00 PM DINNER: 5:30 PM

SHOW: 7:00 PM

***Tickets $50.00 pp ***On sale until April 14

Perogies, Sausage, Cabbage Rolls and much more!!!

Ukrainian Dinner

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SOCIAL EVENTS

May Mad Hatters, Mother’s

Day, Cinqo de Mayo Tea Featuring “HandBells Choir”

Friday May 5, 2 - 4 pm $5.00

Tickets available at the front office

until April 28, 2017

Seniors Week Kick-off Luncheon Featuring entertainment from:

Central Lions, SEESA, Rural Routes &

NESA Musical Theatre Group

Join us for an afternoon of music and laughter

Monday, June 5 12-2:30 pm $17.00 each

Tickets available at the front office

April 24 - May 29, 2017

The Choralaires

presents

“MUSICAL DELIGHTS” Saturday, April 22th at 2:00 pm

McClure United Church / 13708 74 Street

Tickets $10.00

Available from any Choralaires member

Limited Number Available.

For inquiries, call Carol at 780-476-4010

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VOLUNTEER NEWS

Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently looking to fill the following volunteer positions. If you are interested and would like more

information, please ask for Amber, Volunteer Coordinator, at the front desk, or call her at 780-496-4927.

• Home Supports Clerk Assist our Home Supports coordinator by responding to client requests and referring clients to internal or external sources. Time commitment: 2-3 hrs. / week • Friendly Phone Caller Assist our Outreach workers with helping reduce isolation of seniors by providing meaningful conversations, check-ins and emotional support. Make a difference in someone's life! Time Commitment: 2-3 hrs / week • Meeting Minute Taker: Attend Committee meetings and take notes about the discussion. Type up minutes in the template provided, and email the document to the committee members. Time commitment: 4-8 hrs. / month. • Communications Committee Member: Review and provide input on annual communication plans for the center; advertising, social media, brochure/newsletter, etc. Time commitment: 3 - 5 hrs./ month

WE NEED YOUR STORIES WE NEED YOUR STORIES WE NEED YOUR STORIES WE NEED YOUR STORIES

OR TESTIMONIALS!OR TESTIMONIALS!OR TESTIMONIALS!OR TESTIMONIALS!

If you are a volunteer, and you

have a story about how

volunteering has impacted your

quality of life, we would like to

hear about it!

If you are a participant or a

member, and you have a story

about how a volunteer gave you

great help or service, we would like

to hear about it!

There is nothing more rewarding

than knowing we make a

difference in our community. Let us

know how volunteering, or how a

volunteer has made a difference

for you.

Please submit your story or

testimonial to Amber at the front

desk.

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VOLUNTEER NEWS

North Edmonton Seniors Association has over 300 volunteers, and each one of them contributes to growing our amazing Centre! Please take the time this

month to thank our volunteers for their efforts. Together they contributed over 52,000 hours in various volunteer positions at our Centre in 2016.

We will be celebrating all volunteers who have contributed 30+ hours at our Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 28th. All qualifying volunteers will receive an invitation in the mail in early April. Any questions about your hours, feel free

to contact Amber at 780-496-4927

Anyone who submits a

completed word search

will get their name put

into a draw for a lovely

prize!

All members welcome,

you do not have to be a

volunteer to participate.

The remaining letters

form an important

message for our

Volunteers!!

Draw will be on

April 28th

April 23 - 29th, 2017

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Banquet Hall &

Meeting Rooms

Northgate Lions

Recreation Centre Rental Space available for

Weddings, Anniversaries,

Birthdays, Meetings

Auditorium - Max. 350

Cafeteria - Max. 100

Meeting Rooms - Max. 50

Emma Catering

• Superb home

cooked meals

• excellent prices!

Hall & Room rentals 496-4928

Emma Catering 406-0840

Air Conditioned & Free Parking!

FOR RENT

Anita - NESA’s Massage Therapist

You may recognize Anita as she proudly wears her red Olympic Jacket with the Rio De Janeiro Crest around the Centre. Anita was chosen to be the Massage Therapist who accompanied Canada’s Swim Team to the World Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 2016. And we all know the Swim Team came home with a Gold medal.

Once again we’re proud to announce Anita has been chosen, to provide massage therapy for Canada’s entry to the World Junior Olympic Games, to be held in Hungary in July of this year.

Two Olympic Games in two years! Wow! Congratulations Anita!

FOOTCARE CLINIC Alberta Footcare Inc. is now our

new foot care provider. They are a non-profit group of former VON nurses

and admin staff, committed to continue providing the same level of service.

Wednesdays, 1st & 3rd of the month 9 am—4 pm

$30/session - NESA Members. $35/session - Non-Members.

For an appointment call 780-292-2533.

MASSAGE THERAPY Tuesdays 9 am - 4 pm

$40/1/2 hr, $65/hr For an appointment call Anita at 780-472-2770

REFLEXOLOGY Monday 8-12

For an appointment call Julie @ 780-920-3149. $50/session.

HEALTH CLINICS

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Outreach Services: Outreach services are available to all members of NESA and anyone 55+ in North East Edmonton! If you want someone to talk to, need information about community resources or assistance with application forms, please schedule an appointment with our Outreach Coordinator Grace and Outreach Worker Kathy at 780-414-8790 or leave a message at the front desk. Income Tax: Thanks to our fantastic volunteers we will be providing this FREE service to our members starting March 15th. Please feel free to put your name on the list by calling 780-496-6969 or stopping by the front office. If you have had your taxes done in the past by a specific volunteer and would like to request their help again, be sure to let the front office volunteers know when you sign up. You will be contacted by one of the volunteers at which time it will be determined if you are eligible to receive the service and an appointment will be made. Knitting for the Needy: Knitting for the Needy are in need of more yarn as they are running out. Please help us out by donating yarn to the front desk of the Centre. It is greatly appreciated and please remember to label the bags with Knitting for the Needy. Home Support Services: Get started on booking your yard maintenance help through Home Supports! The Home Supports Program provides vetted referrals to businesses and individuals who offer services that help seniors safely stay living independently. Give Natalie a call at 780-944-7470. Lift Program: Lift Drive Happiness is an assisted transportation service that helps seniors with their appointments and errands, and lends a friendly ear while driving. To learn more or to access the lift program please contact Shirley at 780 450 2113 extension 3.

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NOTEWORTHY NEWS

6th ANNUAL CARPET BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Ed Doucet presents the first place trophy to Gerald Brandt; Francoise Dreany; Suzanne Brandt; Milenko Laskovic.

Twelve teams from the Edmonton area competed in NESA’s 6th annual Carpet Bowling Tournament held on January 20th 2017..

5th ANNUAL DOUBLES CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

The Crib Tournament is on Saturday, May 13, 2017 starting at 9:30 am sharp. $40 per team includes 10 games and lunch. Entry forms are available at the “Front Office”.

NORTHGATE LIONS CLUB

Hello! We are once again holding our Marathon Bingo on Good Friday, April 14th at the Centre. Doors open at 6:30 am and this year we will be selling Balls! Pre-sales will be held on April 12th & 13th from 2:00-8:00 pm in the Lions Den. Please see our poster in the NESA lobby, speak to any Lions member or call 780-496-4888 for more info. Hope to see you there!

We will have a table at Taste of Decore on April 29th here at the Centre.....Why not stop by, say Hello and find out about what we do in the community and elsewhere.

We recently changed our meetings to the 4th Wednesday of the month on a trial basis. This will be reviewed in April and we'll let you know in a future newsletter if it

will be a permanent change. Our meetings start at 7:00pm - why not come to one and see what your local Lions Club is all about?

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MORE NOTEWORTHY NEWS

Drama Workshop for Beginning Thespians and You! Drama Workshop for Beginning Thespians and You! Drama Workshop for Beginning Thespians and You! Drama Workshop for Beginning Thespians and You!

Time to infuse your vivid, fertile and rich imagination through memory and experiences in a drama class that will bring participants enjoyment and enlightenment.

Whatever the activity, actors find truth in what they say and do while connecting it to themselves and engaging the audience.

The class includes warm-ups, drama games and storytelling, that center on listening, concentration and focusing energy. Learn how to be present in the moment, the wellspring of creativity.

A challenge yes, but enormously rewarding.

When: Mondays, April 3rd, 10th and 24th, 1:30 - 3:30pm Cost: $5.00 pp (register early space is limited)

COME MEETCOME MEETCOME MEETCOME MEET HONORABLE LORI SIGURDSONHONORABLE LORI SIGURDSONHONORABLE LORI SIGURDSONHONORABLE LORI SIGURDSON MINISTER OF SENIORS & HOUSINGMINISTER OF SENIORS & HOUSINGMINISTER OF SENIORS & HOUSINGMINISTER OF SENIORS & HOUSING

ONONONON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 ---- 10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am IN CHERRYDALE CAFÉIN CHERRYDALE CAFÉIN CHERRYDALE CAFÉIN CHERRYDALE CAFÉ

FREE REFRESHMENTS!FREE REFRESHMENTS!FREE REFRESHMENTS!FREE REFRESHMENTS!

HONORABLE SIGURDSON WILL BE MAKING A FORMAL ADDRESS AS WELL

AS DISCUSSING SENIORS ISSUES.

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JUST FOR THE COMPANY

Wed Apr 12 Meeting 2:30 pm

Thu Apr 27 St. Albert Dinner Theatre. 3 - One Act Plays. Bus 5:45 pm $62.

Thu May 4 Dow Centre Tribute to George Jones Bus 6:30 pm $57.

Wed May 10 Meeting 2:30 pm

Wed May 17 Mayfield. “Jesus Christ Super Star” Bus 10 am. $80.

Wed Jun 14 BBQ 12 pm. $19 Meeting to follow

Sun Jun 25 Festival Place. Carousel Bus 1 pm $40.

CLUB NEWS

2017 NESA CLUB INFORMATION

For Club Information contact NESA office @ 780.496.6969

Art Mon 9:30 -12:30 & 1 - 4 Artist’s Tue 12:30 - 3:30 Badminton Mon & Wed, 8 - 11 am Fri, 9 - 12 Book Lovers 3rd Fri/month 10:30 - 12 Bridge - Duplicate Thu 12:15 - 4 Calligraphy Thu 9 -12 Canasta Thu 1 - 4 Carpet Bowling Tue 10:45 - 12 Thu 10:30 - 12 Cribbage, AM Fri 9:45 - 12 Cribbage, PM Fri 12:45 - 3 Garden 3rd Wed, 10:30 - 12 Golf Seasonal Hardanger Fri 9 - 12 Jammers Tue 9:30 am or 1 - 4pm Just for the Company 2nd Wed, 2:30 - 4:00 Parchment Plus Tue 9 - 12 Pickleball Wed 11 am - 1 pm & Fri 12 - 3 pm Quilting “Pins & Needles” Fri 9:30 - 12:30 Silversmithing Tue 9 - 4 Stained Glass Mon 9:30 - 4 Termites - Chip Carvers Fri 9 - 12 Travel 1st Tue, 10:45 Washi Chigiri-E Wed 9 - 12 Weavers Tue 10 - 4 Wizards of Odds ‘n Ends Wed 11:30 - 2:30 Woodworking Fri 9 - 4

Note: All club members are required to have a current NESA membership.

NOTE: Club operational fees are paid at the front desk to NESA. Additional fees may apply. Please check with the Club Coordinator for information on Club fees.

TRAVEL CLUB

2017 Destinations:

Hawaiian Cruise - April 15-30 Moose Jaw & Regina - June 2-5 Alaska Cruise -Sept 3 Deadwood- Sept 17 Ottawa/Montreal/Quebec City - Sept 19

FOR MORE INFO, ATTEND A MEETING THE FIRST TUE OF THE MONTH AT 10:45 am

The Wizards of Odds ‘n Ends rely on your donations of fabric, notions and wool to create items we sell to fundraise for NESA. If you have any odds and ends we can use, please drop them at the front desk, indicating Wizards on the container.

GARDEN CLUB

Plant Sale

NESA - Room 105 Friday, May 19, 2017

11:00 - 3:00 pm

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Wednesday DinnerWednesday DinnerWednesday DinnerWednesday Dinner 5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm

Call 780-406-0840 to make reservations.

Please Note:

• Cut-off to make or cancel a reservation

is Monday prior to the Wednesday dinner (No exceptions)

• GST is included in the meal prices.

April 2017

Apr 5 Sweet & Sour Ribs $19.

Apr 12 Happy Easter! Turkey Dinner $19.

Apr 19 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes $19

Apr 26 Birthday Dinner, Roast Beef $19. Birthday Person $18.

(Must show ID if requested to do so to receive discount)

Wednesday DanceWednesday DanceWednesday DanceWednesday Dance

7 7 7 7 ---- 10 pm10 pm10 pm10 pm

Doors open @ 6:45 pm

Dance to a live band weekly! Enjoy an evening

of socializing & exercise. Singles welcome!

Dance Fees: $7/member

$10/non-member

Please note: No personal liquor or pop

can be brought in.

2017 Spring Band Schedule

April 5 Diamonds April 12 Chwill Brothers April 19 Ghost Riders April 26 Sparkling Tones May 3 Back Street Affair May 10 Chwill Brothers May 17 Diamonds May 24 Variety Pak May 31 Sparkling Tones June 7 Back Street Affair June 14 Chwill Brothers June 21 Serenaders June 28 Sparkling Tones

May 2017

May 3 Pork Chops $19.

May 10 Mother’s Day Turkey Dinner $19.

May 17 Poached Salmon $19

May 24 Veal Cutlets $19

May 31 Birthday Dinner, Roast Beef $19. Birthday Person $18.

(Must show ID if requested to do so to receive discount)