Life After Fifty

September/October 2019 Active Living Guide For program descriptions & schedule visit: www.lifeafterfifty.ca

Contact Us:

p: (519) 254 -1108

e: info@lifeafterfifty.ca

West Side Centre (Wyandotte & Campbell)

635 McEwan Ave.

Windsor, ON N9B 2E9

East Side Centre (WFCU Centre)

8787 McHugh St.

Windsor, ON N8S 0A1 Be well.

fit.

www.lifeafterfifty.ca social!

BE well.

Living Well Has No Boundaries

BE fit. BE social!

Volunteer Recruitment

For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator Mary at 519-254-1108 x 132

Friendly Visitor

Providing companionship (no personal care required) in a senior’s home.

A one hour visit once per week. Visits need to be done Mon-Fri between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

The senior is screened prior to visits and a staff will accompany you on your first visit.

Police clearance is required

Telephone Assurance Caller

Providing a friendly phone call to homebound seniors to ensure safety and general well-being.

Calls vary from once a week to 3 times a week.

Calls must be made Mon – Fri. between 8:30am and 4:30pm

This may be done from your home

Craft Instructor

We have a room full of art supplies that just need your creative touch!

Cheerful disposition, Reliable, Excellent Customer Service

Capable of teaching small groups with varying degrees of skill

Crafts include but not limited to: Beading, Painting, Wreaths, Embroidery, Reclaimed wood, Jewellery & more.

Life After Fifty’s Outreach Team promotes Senior’s Independence in 20 locations

throughout Windsor and Essex County. They help seniors with their safety and learning

needs through interactive workshops and presentations. Please contact our Outreach

Coordinators, Michelle & Tahira with any questions. 519 254-1108 x 118 / x 116

Community Wellness Services Our West End Outreach

Outreach

Service Provider of the Month

Bill’s Jack of all Trades

Are you looking to get some work done

around your house or apartment? Inside or

outside?

Bill is a Jack of all Trades and a great guy to

help with different maintenance tasks you

may need. Whether it is repairs, power wash-

ing, painting, yard clean ups, etc. All prices

are geared towards keeping seniors safe and

comfortable living at home. There is an appli-

cation to be filled out before getting a refer-

ral for this service.

Want more information about the Home

Maintenance Referral Program? Need some

odd jobs done at home?

Please contact Megan at 519-254-1108 x112

or mdodson@lifeafterfifty.ca

Seniors Outreach

All services are available to LAF members & non-members.

Exciting Community Announcement!

We are thrilled to be one of the recipients of Green Shield Canada (GSC) and the Windsor Essex

Community Foundation GSC Six 4 Six Community Granting Initiative. In total they have invested

$580,587 into Windsor-Essex County. This is very exciting news for LAF and our community!

LAF received $56,600 to launch a Social Prescription program. The purpose of the project is for Life

After Fifty (LAF) to become the referral destination through Social Prescription, for primary care

providers prescribing physical and social activity to

socially isolated senior patients to improve their

mental health. Thank you to both GSC & WECF!

Centre Information and Program Changes

East Side Centre — 8787 McHugh Ave. (WFCU Centre) Hours of Operation:

Monday—Friday 8:30am—4:00pm

LAF Ready Made Meals to Go: Available from the freezer Monday-Friday

West Side Centre — 635 McEwan Ave.

Program Changes

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 8:30am—4:30pm

Lunch is served: Monday—Friday 11:30am—12:30pm

LAF Ready Made Meals to Go: Available from the freezer Mon-

Adults age 50+ may become members of Life After Fifty. As a member, you may participate in any of our exciting programs and events that take place at

both our West Side Centre and at our East Side Centre. Additional fees may be applied for specific programs/workshops. Some programs/workshops may require pre-registration.

Annual Membership Fee: $150

Payment Options: Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) $12.50/ month or Payment in Full

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Program Changes

Monday Sept 2– Both Centres CLOSED Tuesday Sept 3—Mile-At-A-Time & Ping-Pong Cancelled Tuesday Sept 24- Mile-At-A-Time & Ping-Pong Cancelled Monday Oct 14– Both Centres CLOSED Monday Oct 21– Circuit Fitness, Pickleball and Tai Chi CANCELLED Friday Oct 25—Euchre CANCELLED Oct 28—Nov 12—check schedule for Wii Bowling location.

Monday September 2 - Both Centres CLOSED.

Tuesday September 3, 10, 17 - Qigong Beg. & Meditation CANCELLED.

Friday September 27- Pickleball & LAF Fitness CANCELLED. No Gym access.

Monday October 14- Both Centres CLOSED.

Friday October 18 - Pickleball & LAF Fitness CANCELLED. No Gym access. Tuesday October 22 - Mile at a Time, Qigong, Essentrics and Zumba Sentao cancelled due to a special event.

No time to cook?

Don’t like to cook?

Buy our LAF-2-Go Ready Meals!

Frozen Meals $5.00

Just heat and eat!

September: Special Events and Workshops October: Special Events and Workshops

1 International Day of the Older Person!

9 Thanksgiving at the Centre: Join your friends at LAF for a delicious meal while we come together to GIVE THANKS! Buffet style lunch in the café is $10. $1 BINGO to follow lunch.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9 Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: see flyer for details

14 Both Centres CLOSED for Thanksgiving!

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Beading workshop with Ruby: Please check with us at the beginning of October for this month’s project. The his project is for intermediate level beaders; another simpler project will be provided to beginners. Please call to register. Non-members need to purchase a day pass on top of the material fee.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16 Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm Location: East Side Centre Cost: $TBD member; $TBD non

21 Elections Canada—Voting Station (see program cancellations)

Date: Monday, Oct. 21 Time: all day Location: West Side Centre Auditorium A

21 Diabetes One on One Counseling: Meet with a registered dietician from the weCHC Diabetes Wellness team. Registration at reception is required.

Date: Monday, Oct. 21 Time: 9:00am-12:00am Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 member/ $0 non-member

22 Harvest Luncheon & Bingo: Enjoy an afternoon with friends complete with a wholesome meal and fun Bingo.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22 Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm Location: East Side Centre Cost: $8 member/ $10non-member

25 SGT Wilson Army Show! See flyer for details.

31 Halloween Bash! Come out and have some Spooktacular fun! Be sure to dress in your costume! Costume contest, games and more! Free movie to follow @ 1pm. BBQ lunch $5.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 31 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 member/$5non-member

November: SAVE THE DATES!

6 Lottery! Lottery! Lottery! Join us at the Caboto Club for charity pasta night and the 2019/2020 LAF Lottery launch!

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LAF Holiday Bazaar: Invite family, friends and come shopping at our annual bazaar located at Devonshire Mall.

Dates: Monday, Nov. 4 through to Sunday Nov. 10 Time: Mall Hours Location: Devonshire Mall

21 Seniors Information & Active Living Health Fair: FREE admission for workshops, screenings, exhibits, health information and door prizes. Held in the Collavino Hall @ WFCU Centre from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Date: Thursday, Nov.21 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Collavino Hall –WFCU Cost: FREE—Open to the Public

2 Both Centres CLOSED for Labour Day!

3 Fall Mums Sale Starts!

Date: Sept 3 until they’re sold out Time: 1:00pm Location: Both Centres Cost: $10/plant

3 Afternoon with Timeless Classics: Enjoy an afternoon with friends while watching one of the golden movie classics. Please see the flyer for the movie. Please sign up at reception.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 3 Time: 1:15pm-3:00:15pm Location: East Side Centre Cost: $0 member/ $5 non-member

11

Android Basics Workshop—Smartphones and Tablets: This 8 week workshop will help you learn to navigate and get accustomed to your Android or Apple device. This is mostly a hands-on workshop, thus please bring your fully charged device for the best learning experience. Please register at reception.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11-Oct. 30 Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 member/ $40non

12 Blood Donation Drive: You have the power to give life. Donate blood and join the movement today. The blood drive will be held at Windsor Blood Donor Clinic-3909 Grand Marais Rd E. Shuttle pick up will be available at West Side Centre. Please sign up at LAF West Side Centre Reception.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 12 Time: 1:30pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0

18

Beading workshop with Ruby: This month, we will be creating a beautiful Western-style bracelet using a Pe-yote stitch. Please bring your magnetic board, if you have one. Material cost applies and varies with each project. This project is for imtermediate-level beaders. Beginners will be given an easier project to complete but please call ahead and register. Please register at reception. Non-members pay $5.00 extra for day pass.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 18 Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm Location: East Side Centre Cost: $25members/$30 non

19 Brunch: Enjoy a delicious hot meal including a variety of your breakfast favourites. Brunch will be served from 11:00am-12:00pm. Afterwards, lunch items such as soups and sandwiches will be sold from 12:00pm-12:30pm.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $5 member/non-member

20

Bus Trip to LaSalle’s Rendez-Vous Voyageur Festival: Enjoy this day trip to this inaugural festival that commemorates LaSalle’s Francophone heritage and culture. This trip includes: Reserved seating for performances and interactive demonstrations; Traditional 17th century French meal; Voucher to a leather pouch making session. Pick-up and drop off from 635 McEwan Ave. Please register at reception.

Date: Friday, Sept 20 Time: 10:00am-3:30pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $20 member/non-member

23 Diabetes One on One Counseling: Meet with a registered dietician from the weCHC Diabetes Wellness team. Registration at reception is required.

Date: Monday, Sept. 23 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 member/ $0 non-member

25 Craft Workshop: Cricut 101: Learn what the Cricut Maker is and the amazing designs this cutting machine can do. Please register at reception. Limited space.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Time: 1:00pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 member/ $5 non-member

26 Afternoon at the Movies: Enjoy an afternoon with friends while watching a new release movie. Please see the flyer for the movie. Cost includes popcorn. Please sign up at reception.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $1 member/ $6 non-member

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