In the Heart of Georgian Bay - Askennonia Seniors Centre Dec 2015 Oct 6 .pdf · In the Heart of...
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Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Rec Centre 527 Len Self Blvd, Midland L4R 5N6 www.askennonia.com 705-526-7609
In the Heart of Georgian Bay
President: Ruth Brown Vice President: Larry Smith Executive Director: Judy Contin Admin Assistant: Courtney Parker
2015
Don’t miss
Aurora Borealis Fashion Show Tues Oct 27
Doors Open—12:30 Show time—1:30
$15 advanced $20 after Oct 25 & at door
Featuring Cashmere Blue Kim's Boutique Shoes to Boot
Seams to Please Collins Formals Northern Reflections Taylor & Co. Clothiers
Performance by Victoria Thompson Refreshments & Cash Bar
Sponsored by The Villa & Bayfield House Retirement Mink Insurance Collins Cosmetics Clinic
Get balance of 2015 membership for free
when you purchase 2016
membership at $50!
Your ticket to improved
health & happiness!
Askennonia’s
Wed Dec 16— Noon
Ham Dinner
& Variety Show
Cash Bar
Advanced Tickets Only $12
Honour Our Veterans Luncheon
Tues. Nov 24 Noon
Veterans No Charge
Pls register here or at Royal Canadian Legion Br 80 or 68.
Civilians $15 advanced only
Swiss Chalet Chicken Lunch with Heart to Home Dessert
Guest Speaker—Ted Barris Fire Canoe
Sponsored by
Memberships are due!
2016 Memberships are due by Jan 4/2016.
The Board has decided not to raise the $50
annual fee, even though our costs are con-
stantly increasing. We have been able to
access grants that help with operations.
Pick up & fill out both sides of 2016 registra-
tion form now. For fastest service, attach a
cheque for $50 and return it to our reception
desk volunteer. You can also pay by debit
machine. Please do not pay by cash.
It affects our record-keeping.
Thanks for your cooperation!
There’s lots of important info
regarding program days, times,
locations concerning Christmas
vacation, etc. Pls check it out!!
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Upcoming Events at Askennonia Senior Centre 705-526-7609
Mark your Calendar—Check www.askennonia.com for complete colour newsletter P a g e 2
Event Date Location Price Host Group/Information
Cell Phone Workshops with students at MSS
YOU MUST REGISTER!!
Third Thursday of Nov & Dec at 1 pm, but only if you regis-ter!!
1 pm @ Midland Sec-ondary School
n/c But you must
register!
These students know how to work a smart phone and have fun showing you what they know. Register at Askennonia so that if anything changes, we can contact you. This is very important. Then, go to Midland Secondary School front entrance at appointed time. Repeat customers welcome.
Tag Days Sign up at reception desk.
Fri Oct 23 Sat Oct 24
Please Volunteer!
Various Midland locations
Volun-teers
needed
Please volunteer to take a 2 hour or less shift collecting donations from community. This is an important component of the $80,000 we fundraise annually. We need 80 canvassers to have a successful tag day.
Aurora Borealis Fall Fashion Show
Sponsors Bayfield House & The Villa, Mink Insurance & Collins Cosmetics Clinic
Tues Oct 27
1:30 pm
Comm Hall Doors Open
12:30 pm Showtime 1:30
$15 Advanced $20 after Oct 25
It’s a beautiful afternoon with 30+ models showing over 80 women’s and men’s fashions from six local establishments. We have a light lunch and entertainment by Victoria Thompson during intermission. Don’t miss this lovely afternoon! Sponsored by Bayfield House & The Villa Retirement Lodges, Mink Insurance & Collins Cosmetics Clinic.
BUS TRIP
Famous People Players Mistletoe Magic
Tues Nov 10
Etobicoke 9 am—6:30 pm
$107 ea Famous People Players is a black light puppetry theatre company. It is based in Toronto. It is a non-profit organization which employs people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Those individuals share duties in dining room management, arts administration, and theatrical and visual arts performances. We are going to their Christmas Show, Mistletoe Magic!
Honour Our Veterans Luncheon with Ted Barris
sponsored by Tiffin House, Harvey’s Swiss Chalet, Midland Toyota
& Heart to Home Meals.
Tue Nov 24 Noon
Comm Hall $15 advance
only
Veterans Free– pls register
After a delicious Swiss Chalet Chicken luncheon complete with dessert by Heart to Home Meals, Ted Barris will tell the compelling story of Fire Canoe—How the West was Really Won. Ted’s latest book will be released in Sept and available at the luncheon. All Veterans are invited to be our guest. Please call 526-7609 to regis-ter. Civilian tickets are advanced only. Sponsored by:
Christmas Party Ham Dinner & Variety Show
Wed Dec 16 Noon
Comm Hall $12 each Get your friends from Askennonia together to attend our Christmas Ham Dinner with all the fixings. Don’t miss a fun variety show. Courtney’s going to sing for you. Our Just Attitude Choir will perform and lead the Carols. The Cloggers will demonstrate their talents and everyone can get up a do a linedance or two. The Askennonia Ukulele Band may even make it’s début appearance! It’s going to be great fun! Bring a canned item to leave in our reception for the Salvation Army Food Bank if you like.
Winterfest 2016 Midland Seniors Got Talent Contest
GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Magic Brad the Magician
Hot Lunch & Cash Bar 2 for 1 NEW Member Special
Arts & Woodcarving Show & Sale Knitting Show & Sale
Midland Seniors Got Talent Contest
Sat Feb 6
Doors Open 10
Talent Contest 12:30
ALL WELCOME!
Comm Hall No Admission
Charge
Bring $$ for lunch
and sales!
NOW IS THE TIME to start preparing for Seniors Got Talent Contest. Anything goes in this fun competition with prizes for most entertaining, original and skilled acts. Mostly, it’s about having fun both on and off stage. Get your friends or class together and start practicing! Register for Midland Seniors Got Talent at reception. Make sure you drop by this fun Winterfest Open House on Sat Feb 6 from 10-3ish. There’s plenty to do and see and eat! Since parking is often hard to find, Central Taxi will likely offer a free shuttle from a designated location. If parking has been an issue for you in the past, know that we are all doing our best to alleviate the problem. Magic Brad will take the stage at 11 am.
Askennonia is a registered charity (Rev Can Charity # 11879-1151 R001) & donations that help keep member ships and pro-
grams affordable for people are appreciated. Receipts are provided for income tax purposes. Gift certificates are available.
Askennonia Senior Centre Board of Directors 2015-16 President: Ruth Brown Vice-President: Larry Smith Secretary: Pat Schofield Treasurer: Mary Hanger Past President: Violet Kennedy
Members at Large: Herb Proudley, Marilu Mitchell, Cathy Barker, Mike MacRae, Town of Midland Staff: TBA (non-voting)
4TH ANNUAL ‘BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR’
Dan Leonard from Home Instead Senior Care will have the Be a Santa to a Senior tree in our lobby by
Nov. 16. You are invited to take a tag with a name and gift suggestion for a local resident who runs the
risk of being alone at Christmas. Return the unwrapped gift with the tag to our lobby before Dec 16.
Gifts will be wrapped by Villa residents closer to Christmas.
For the last three years, recipients were truly moved by the acts of kindness, as reported to Dan Leonard.
Gift ideas include slippers, throws, toiletries, robes, towels or gift certificates. Do you have questions about this program?
Call Dan Leonard 705-503-5501 at Home Instead Senior Care.
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We have a fantastic team of volunteers who regularly look after the food
prep and planning of our many large luncheon events.
We need you to help with set-up, serving or clean-up!
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN!!
Set up, serving and clean up at Veterans’ Luncheon Tues Nov 24.
Set up, serving and clean up at Christmas Party Wed Dec 16.
Please sign up at the reception desk or call us @ 705-526-7609 if you are
able to help. Training will be provided, if required. Thank you!
Thank you to the family of
Marion Howatson. They
knew that Marion really en-
joyed her time at Askennonia.
Marion’s family chose Askennonia as the
charity of choice for tribute gifts. Donations
of nearly $750 have been made to Askenno-
nia since Marion’s passing.
Marion’s family want the money to go to
something concrete, that will benefit the
members of Askennonia.
If any members have ideas for equipment or
supplies, please submit a short paragraph
with your suggestion by Nov 1 to reception
desk. The Board of Directors will review
ideas and determine where the money
should be spent (which must be spent before
year end).
What would you like for Christmas??
Do you have trouble answering that question? Let your family or friends know that you need
your 2016 Askennonia membership! They can purchase a Gift Certificate for any
amount by calling 705-526-7609 or emailing [email protected] Now, that’s a practical gift.
It keeps giving to you all year long!
ATTENTION LEADERS & PARTICIPANTS
SNOW DAYS Askennonia does not close automatically when school buses are cancelled. Unless an instructor chooses
to cancel, classes will be offered. It is solely up to the member to decide whether or not to attend a class. It will be the
responsibility of the member to call the centre if the weather is poor to find out (from staff or answering machine) wheth-
er the centre is open or not. If the instructor cancels a session (due to weather or personal issue) a makeup class may be
held at some time in the future. Classes delivered by volunteers may decide to have a specific policy, depending on
things like the driving distance of the volunteers. Volunteers/leaders should make sure that participants are aware of your
plans for snow days.
2016 MEMBERSHIP Membership cards are provided so that people will get to know each others’ names & to confirm
paid membership. A 2016 renewal sticker should be affixed to your card before attending 2016 programs. Membership
remains at $50 per year and entitles you to attend many programs. That’s less than a loonie per week! Guests or pro-
spective members are welcome to come in and sample most programs free of charge. Subsidized memberships are also
available. See Judy for more information on subsidies.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Membership Desk Volunteers!!!
Jane Barnett was back at Askennonia providing valuable training to our wonderful front desk volunteers on Sept 28, thanks to a Seniors Community Grant
from the provincial government. Jane covered information about customer service, different types of communication strategies, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and conflict resolution/dealing with difficult people—
not that they ever have to use that training here at Askennonia!! Welcome aboard to our new recruits and thanks to all!
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Annie’s Meat Pies
Atherton Financial Group Inc.
Bajic Denture Clinic
Bayfield House Retirement Ldge
Bell Canada Retirees Association
Boston Pizza
Cashmere Blue
Colio Estate Wine
Collins Cosmetics Clinic
Collins Formal Wear
Cruise Car Sales
Dino's Fresh Food Deli
ELM Catering
Heart to Home Meals
Helicon Properties Ltd.
HGR Graham
Home Instead Senior Care
Harvey’s Swiss Chalet
Huronia Community Foun.
Kim's Boutique
Maurice Valu Mart
Midland Home Building Centre
Midland Police Service
Midland Secondary School
Midland TIM-BR MART
Midland Toyota
Ministry of Health
Mink Insurance
Mobility Centre Plus
New Horizons Program Federal
Northern Reflections
Older Adults Centres Ass. of Ont
Pathway Engineering Services
Paul Hamelin
Pizza Nova - Midland
Seams to Please
Seniors Secretariat
Shoes to Boot
Taylor & Co. Clothiers
The Mirror
The Villa Retirement Lodge
Tiffin House
Tim Hortons
Tom Smith Chev Olds
Town of Midland
Walmart Midland
Those listed have made
a contribution of some kind to
Askennonia during the last year.
Please say thanks if you have the
opportunity. We couldn’t do
everything we do, without these
kind people.
Sponsors & Partners 2015/16
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Reminder
When there is no registration
cost for a program, members are
expected to pay $1 per event.
Please drop your $1 in the bowl
at the reception desk.
Also, remember to wear your
membership tag and swipe every
time you attend a program.
Thanks very much.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Askennonia’s policies are available for viewing at the Membership Desk in our reception area. Volunteers staffing the desk can help you with info about programs, payments, special events or volunteer opportunities. If you plan on attending a program that requires registration, please register & pay before the start of the program. This allows for proper planning by staff and conveners. You may pay by cheque
or interac machine. Please don’t use cash when paying for programs. We hope that you find something you love to do here. Welcome to Askennonia! We are glad you are here.
ATTENTION PROGRAM CONVENERS
CHECK THAT INFO ON CALENDAR IN THIS NEWSLETTER IS CORRECT!
Please check your program in this newsletter and on calendar to ensure information is correct.
Sometimes, programs have had to be relocated or cancelled due to room unavailability.
Please check Christmas Break date for accuracy. If changes are necessary, please email [email protected] or call Judy a.s.a.p.
705-526-7609.
Ingrid Beam, Physiotherapist with Arthritis Society
Mon Dec 07, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free of charge
Workshop is open to all, but you must register with the Arthri-tis Society. For more information or to register, contact:
1-800-321-1433 extension 3381
Attention Members NOTE: As with all physical activity, it is
important to check with your own doctor prior to partaking in activities here at Askennonia.
That is solely the responsibility of the participant. Please inform the convener
if you have concerns or restrictions. Never exceed a comfortable pace.
PLEASE PAY $1 FOR COFFEE & COOKIES. We use an honour system that allows you a bottomless cup of coffee & cookies. Please pay the $1.
PLEASE PAY $1 FOR PROGRAMS THAT DON’T HAVE ANY OTHER REGISTRATION COSTS. DROP $1 AT RECEPTION OR AT THE PROGRAM.
That includes all programs except VON exercise (sponsored by VON). Note: Convenors don’t pay the $.
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Bus Trips
at Askennonia! Affordable. Tickets go on sale early. Sometimes we offer bag lunch or lunch on your own. There are a limited number of tickets dictated by bus size. No refunds. If you want to sell your ticket, we will provide your contact information to interested parties. Suggestions and trip ideas
appreciated.
Write “Askennonia” on the back of your Boston Pizza receipt and deposit it at their reception and we will receive
5% of your purchase as a donation from Boston Pizza Midland
Restaurant.
We received our first $500 June 1/15!
Please say thanks to owner/manager Andy if you have the opportunity!
Famous People Players
Three course hot lunch in their restaurant, afternoon show, coffee & dessert after the show and then back on the bus! Cost $107 each (For vegetarian choice, stipulate upon purchase of ticket.)
***NEW DATE*** Tuesday November 10 9 am—6:30 pm
Healthy Eating and Aging—Demonstration & Lots of Tasting
Tues Nov 3 11:30 am until after lunch!
Please register at Reception Desk—No charge
Heart To Home Meals specializes in delicious frozen meals, soups and desserts delivered directly to the homes of seniors. Their product range includes over 150 meals, soups and desserts. There’s no contract to sign , no tax or delivery charge to pay and no minimum order requirement. The meals can be quickly reheated in the oven or microwave – no pots or pans to wash. All of the meals are designed for and taste test approved by seniors. The meals are typically lower in fat and sodium than grocery store alternatives so come recommended by health care professionals.
Return to Grace at Ed Mirvish Theatre Toronto
Wed June 8, 2016
$95 each includes show & bus Bus leaves 9 am, Lunch on own in TO, 1:30 Matinee
A glorious, heartfelt tribute to a music icon, RETURN TO GRACE traces the greatest musical moments of a generation with song favourites that include "Heartbreak Hotel", "Suspicious Minds", "Love Me Tender"! From the King’s beginnings in Memphis, to the amazing '68 Comeback Special, to the historical Aloha from Hawaii concert, experience RETURN TO GRACE to re-live the music that changed rock and roll forever!
*Note that we have 8 tickets in orchestra (reserve when purchase) & balance are in mezzanine, which requires maneuvering stairs.
Tickets go on Sale Jan 4, 2016
Riverdance—20 Years at Ed Mirvish Theatre Toronto
Wed May 18, 2016
$105 each includes show & bus Bus leaves 9 am, Lunch on own in TO, 2 pm Matinee
A celebration of Ireland's cultural heritage, history and mythology, the pro-duction revolves around the intricate footwork of traditional Irish dance set to the haunting melodies and rousing rhythms of the nation's musical identity.
*Note that we have 8 tickets in orchestra (reserve when purchase) & balance are in mezzanine, which requires maneuvering stairs.
Tickets go on Sale Jan 4, 2016
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Dietmar’s Watch Repair, Cleaning & Battery Replacement
2nd & 4th Tues 9—Noon
Dietmar Schafer can repair older watches or replace batteries in new ones. He has a large selection of bat-teries and parts. Donations for this service will be for-
warded to Askennonia. Thanks Dietmar!
Dietmar has also been doing lots of jobs around the Centre. It’s great to have his help. Thanks Dietmar!
Computer Workshops 1 pm Wed afternoon (Note: Date/Time Change) Register at the centre - $10 for each workshop These are all independent workshops. Beginners welcome to Beginner Workshops.
To take others, you need a basic knowledge of using a computer. Bring your tablet, laptop or use our computers.
October 21-Tablets NOT for beginners. Examine your settings for display, battery, WIFI and more. Learn about updating, installing new apps or disa-bling old ones and how to back up files. October 28-Learn how to make slideshows using either Microsoft PowerPoint or a free presentation software for presenting your pictures from travel-ling, with music or prepare a tribute to a family member. Laptops or use our computers. Nov. 4 — What is Social Networking? Skype/Facebook/Twitter. Set up an account with controls. Nov. 11—Word Processing for laptop/desktop users. Askenonnia has three desktops for use. Nov. 18—Advanced Surfing & email, uploading/downloading attachments Nov. 25—Learn about spreadsheets using Excel. Includes handouts and use of our touch-screen machines or use your own laptop. Dec. 2—Digital Cameras with camera/tablet/Laptops/Smart phone pictures/accessing and organizing photo files. Bring your questions Dec. 9—Tablets for Beginners with no experience.
Computer Club Tuesday mornings 9am— Noon
Come receive 1 on 1 help from volunteers Kathy Gunston, Gord Bridges & Wayne Gannon. All members welcome!
Circle of Friends Project—Coordinator Courtney Parker
Circle of Friends is open to individuals and their caregivers who are impacted by Parkinson's, Visual
Impairment, Alzheimer, Brain Injury or frail seniors. Classes are held Monday afternoons 1:45—
3:15 and may include gentle exercise classes, art lessons, drumming or recreational programs, such
as, carpet bowling , line dancing or Flyswatter Volleyball! The idea is to come out and have fun to-
gether! You may sample of some of our other programs offered at Askennonia.
You can also register directly at Askennonia. Ask for Circle of Friends registration. There is no charge for participation. Your
membership in Circle of Friends entitles you to attend other Askennonia programs. Call 705-526-7609 if you need transporta-
tion.
Fabulous Massed Band Oct 3, 2015
Volunteers in Action!!
Many thanks to Marg Allan for coordinating the crew to
finish off the last batch of draping for our Fashion Show
backdrop. Glenalda Tuck serged every piece. Marg Allan
and Gisela St. Amant hemmed and put in the rod pocket.
Ruth Brown and Wilma Garms pinned them. Vi Kennedy,
Donna Matz and Kim Dusome were ‘quality control’, fold-
ers and packers. What a team! Thanks to all.
If you have a skill you would like to share or see in the
newsletter that we are looking for specific volunteers, please
consider yourself invited to come forward and help out. It
fun and a great way to get to know more folks around the
Centre.
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Drop-In Programs—no registration required—$1 Dollar Drop Unless otherwise posted P a g e 7
Drop In Programs Day/time Loc. Programs in Italics are open to the community. Bring your friends! Program Leader
Badminton Oct—April Fri 9:30—11:30 G $3 drop in. All levels & no partner required. Fun exercise! Karen & Tim Sweeting
Bid Euchre Wed. 1-3:30 A Friendly game of progressive Bid Euchre! Gerry Peters
Bid Euchre Extra Thur 1 pm tba Small group come out to play bid euchre. All welcome. various
Beading 2nd & 4th Thur 9:30-Noon
C Learn to bead and make beautiful Native-inspired, traditional beadwork or modern jewellery, etc.
Jeanette Brunelle
Contract Bridge Mon. 1 pm M Progressive friendly game of Bridge. No partner required. Joan Goodfellow
Carpet Bowling
Tues. 10 am A Come try this skill-testing game, similar to lawn bowling. Gentle exercise & social time. **Open to Community**
Margaret Markham & friends
Coffee House 2nd & 4th Tues. 1:30 pm
M Afternoon of friendship, entertainment (jokes, singing, dancing, etc) & coffee/tea. Open to Community.
Anne Marie St. Amant 549-2078
Computer Club/Practice Tues 9 -Noon MS Volunteers to give a helping hand—one on one! Bring your own laptop or use our huge touchscreen machines.
Kathy Gunston, Gord Bridges, Wayne Gannon
Country Jam Session Sponsor Cruise Car Sales.
Fri 1 pm
A This popular open afternoon allows musical members to perform for an audi-ence. Come join others who love music.
Convener Mike MacRae & Wayne Ferris
Drumming for the Spirit & Mind
Thurs 9-10 am B Each session is opened by a different volunteer and the group has a loosely structured form of meditation & drumming.
Julie Barker and Diane Greenfield
Gentle Video Exercise Drop In—No Instructor present
Mon, Wed & Fri 11:15 am—Noon
B Independent Exercise to VIDEO Gentle exercise designed to relax muscles & decrease pain. Instruction is delivered by video. Includes warmup, cardio & cool-down.
Joan Goodfellow
Hearing Loss Coffee Hour $2 includes coffee
Wed 1-2:30 1st Wed. of Mth
MS Social/educational time for people with hearing loss. Come learn cop-
ing skills and share your successes & stresses. (Sept is 2nd Wed)
Donna Burrows of Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka
Knit & Chat Fri 10-12 M All knitters are welcome to drop by to share their skills, to learn from others and to chat. It’s a relaxed group that’s very welcoming!!
Ruth Jeannotte & Rosemary Yates
“Let’s Write” If anyone would like to start another group, yeah!
Monday & Thursday
1:30—3:30
C John Philips, retired high school English teacher, will inspire, instruct and interact with people wanting to write for fun or for a purpose on Mondays and Lorelei Smith will convene on Thursday afternoons. If anyone would like to start another group, we would find a time and location for you.
John Philips & Lorelei Smith.
Line dancing Basic & Inter-mediate
Mon & Wed 10-11 M Learn basic steps and beginner dances. Line dancing is great exercise & lots of fun.
Marion Carnduff Mon Lise Pyburn Wed
Line dancing Intermediate Mon & Wed 11-12 M A little more advanced instruction. Still suitable for beginners. We will see whether this class is required in the Fall.
Anne Fraser Mon Lise Pyburn Wed
Line dancing Advanced Mon & Wed 10-Noon
A Line dancing is a great form of exercise for body, mind & spirit. The music is varied and volunteers.
Shirley Tilson, Donna Matz, Sapka Van Alten
Open Mic with ‘Mike’ Tues 1 pm A Musicians (Askennonia members) and audience members are welcome to drop in and take the mic from Mike!
Mike MacRae
Open Studio-portraits, paint or sketch
Mon. 12:30 pm A Members who love art are welcome to drop in to practice, share, help each other and finish some works.
Shirley Murray
Pickleball Tue Thurs 9-12 Fri 9:30—11:30
Gym
$3 drop in. Come play one of the fastest growing sports in N.A. It’s a fun and exciting form of exercise.
Garry Moorehouse
Table tennis Mon & Wed 9am- Gym $3 drop in. Come play table tennis. Rules and paddles provided. Tom Mason
Tai Chi Thurs 10:30 am A Learn gentle movements that improve balance, strength & relaxation. 108 set. Beginner & more advanced groups
Marie Dandy, Jean Richard-son, Marilu Mitchell
Tai Chi practice for those in Thurs class
Tues 9 am B M
EXTRA instruction and practice for anyone taking the THURS-
DAY TAI CHI CLASS. Will help towards learning the tai chi
set and developing proper technique. We also enjoy 15 minutes
of meditation guided by member Margaret Macauly.
Maureen Bissett & Barb McCallion & Margaret Ma-cauly
Walking Club sponsored by Tim Hortons
Thurs 9-10am
M Members lead a one hour walk appropriate for the group. Everyone gets together for a coffee after the walk.
Rosemary Yates, Lise Pyburn
Watch Cleaning. Repair & Battery Replacements
2nd & 4th Tues 9-Noon
M Askennonia member Dietmar Schafer will hold a Watch Clinic twice per month to repair & clean your watch or replace battery for a donation. All donations are passed on to Askennonia! Thanks Dietmar.
Dietmar Schafer
Woodcarving for Men and Women!!
Wed. 1 pm A Learn to carve on a group project when available or pick your own project. Members assist each other. Ron Hunt shares his expertise. Friendly group of men & women who love to carve and to learn.
Herb Proudley and Ron Hunt. Experienced carvers help beginners.
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Programs Requiring Registration (Bold means New Program) Check dates on Calendar
Payment required prior to end of the month before class starts.
Program Day/time Where Freq Price Comments Card Making Workshops Fri 1 pm M Wkly $6/wk paid
monthly Elizabeth Hough shares years of experience and all her equipment. All materials supplied.
Conversational French Basic 2 Conversational French Basic 1 (Beginner)
Mon 10 am Tues 11 Beg
C C
Wkly $2/class pd monthly
Denise Schreck, retired French teacher, teaches Beginner Level 2 and Joan Brunelle teaches Beginner Level 1 . Class sizes are limited to 10 max-registration req.
Conversational Spanish Wed 11-Noon Starts Oct.
C Wkly $2/class pd monthly
Helena de Jong-Crane will spend one hour per week teaching conver-sational Spanish. Past participants welcome. Some basic knowledge required.
Conversational Spanish—Beginner Thur 2:30 MS Wkly $2/class pd monthly
Start at the beginning with this 10 week introductory course by Helena de Jonge-Crane. Repeats welcome.
Choir “Just Attitude” Wed 1 pm M Wkly $15 flat fee paid monthly
Victoria Thompson directs this daytime choir. Sign up and sing up! Choir sings at Festivals, at local establishments & Askennonia events.
Clogging Class
Tues 9:15-10:45 M Wkly $3/wk pd monthly
Julie Horgan teaches clogging. It’s great fun and exercise. Leather soled shoes are fine to start. Progress to clogging shoes once you decide if it’s for you.
Computer Workshops Tablets, Folder & File Mgmt , Word Processing , Internet/email, Camera, Skype, Facebook & more
Wed 1 pm Note new day. See monthly calendar
MS Wkly $10 by cheque or debit per work-shop
Workshops concentrate on a single topic and include practical applica-tion of what you have learned. Register for these workshops. You can bring your own laptop or use one of our machines. Instructor Christine Nugent makes these sessions fun and educational!!
Dance & Tone with Danna Tues 9 am Wed 1:30 pm
CH G
Wkly $4/class pd monthly
Resistance training to music using weighted shakers & bands combats osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, back pain, depression and obesity.
Foot Clinic Friday 9am C 2/mth $30 to RN Julie Loughran RN 705-528-0972 for appointment. Location is in crea-tive room.
Indoor Flying Club OPEN HOUSE MON OCT 26 Sign interest sheet if you would like to see this program fly!
Mon 12:50-2:55 G
Wkly $15 flat fee paid monthly
Fly fixed wings and helicopters. Enjoy discounts from suppliers. $3/wk Bob & Donna Parkinson 705-999-3400 There is currently insufficient registration to cover cost of gym rental.
Hustle, Muscle & Stretch with Danna Montgomery/Sefi Held
Tues. 10 am Fri. 9:30 am
CH A
Wkly Wkly
$3/class paid monthly
Low impact aerobics, with weight training & stretch to music. Improve flexibility, balance & strength.
VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise
Mon 12:30 pm Thurs 11:15 am
A M
Wkly Wkly
No Charge Call VON 705-737-5044 x232 for Mandatory Registration. This is a VON program that is great for balance, core strengthening, etc
Watercolour and/or Acrylic Lessons
Thur 1:30pm A Wkly $8/week paid monthly
Charmaine Marier, Erin Burton, Hazel Ferry & Betty Baker instruct be-ginner & intermediate classes. Choose your medium and have fun!
Yoga with Danna Montgomery/Sefi Held (Bring your own mat)
Tues. 11:15am Fri 10:45 am
A A
2/wk $3/class paid monthly
Gentle stretching and controlled breathing makes this exercise class relaxing yet stimulating. New folks welcome. Sign up month prior to start.
**NEW UKULELE BAND** Ukulele Lessons by Steve Paskin
Thur 1 pm M Wkly $6/class paid monthly
Steve, from Johnstone’s Music, will offer a 10% discount to Asken-nonia members who register for Uke lessons. Steve is an experi-enced teacher. Come out to learn one of the easiest and most fun musical instruments. You need a ukulele, which start at $40 at Johnstones. We will provide music and practice materials.
Zumba Gold with Danna Montgomery
Thursday 9 am
M Wkly $3/class paid monthly
Danna, certified Zumba Gold instructor, leads this Latin inspired exer-cise class. Get in shape, have a blast and dance your cares away.
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Thank you Ken King from Midland Harvey’s Swiss Chalet, for the
kind donation of huge baking trays. They will come in very handy!!
Show your Askennonia Membership Card at the Midland Harvey’s
Swiss Chalet to receive a discount on your purchase!
ATTENTION PROGRAM CONVENERS
Please check your program in this newsletter and on calendar to ensure information is correct.
If changes are necessary, please email [email protected] or call Judy a.s.a.p. at 526-7609
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9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A
3 9 Computer Club MS
9 Dance & Tone - Danna CH
9 Tai Chi Practice B
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga CH
11:30 Heart-to-Home Meals
Demonstration & Tasting M
1 Open Mike A
4
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
11 Conversational Spanish MS
11:15 Gentle Video Exercise B
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir MPR
1 Woodcarving A
1 Social Networking MS
1 Coffee Time for People with
Hearing Loss C
1:30 Dance&Tone -Danna G
5
9 Mindfulness Drumming B
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold A
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
6
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video Ex-
ercise M
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
9
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A
10 9 AM BUS TRIP FPP
9 Computer Club MS
9 Dance & Tone Danna CH 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M
9 Tai Chi Practice B
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga CH
1 Open Mike A
1:30 Coffee House M
11
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10:30 Royal Can Legion
Service at Cenotaph 11 Conversational Spanish MS
11:15 Gentle Video Exercise B
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir M
1 Woodcarving A
1 Work Processing MS
1:30 Dance &Tone Danna G
12
9 Mindfulness Drumming B
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold A
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:30 Beading C
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
13
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video Ex-
ercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
16
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A
17
9 Computer Club MS
9 Dance & Tone with DannaCH
9 Tai Chi Practice B
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
10 Board Meeting C
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga CH
1 Open Mike A
18
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
11 Conversational Spanish MS
11:15 Gentle Video Exercise B
1 Advanced Surfing/Email MS
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir M
1 Woodcarving A
1:30 Dance&Tone -Danna G
19 Time TBA -CELL
PHONE @ MSS
9 Mindfulness Drumming B
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold A
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
20
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video Ex-
ercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
23 9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A
24 9 Computer Club MS 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M
9 Dance & Tone with DannaCH
9 Tai Chi Practice B
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga CH
12 VETERANS LUNCH CH
1 Open Mike A
1:30 Coffee House M
25
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
11 Conversational Spanish MS
11:15 Gentle Video Exercise B
1 Excel Spreadsheets MS
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir
1 Woodcarving A
1:30 Dance&Tone -Danna G
26
9 Mindfulness Drumming B
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold A
9:30 Pickleball G
9:30 Beading C
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
27
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video Ex-
ercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
30
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A
30 9 Computer Workshops MS
9 Mindfulness Drumming A
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold M
9 Pickleball G
10 Tai Chi Set A & M
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Bid Euchre Extra M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
31
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video Ex-
erciseM
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
November 2015
Legend for Program Locations A=Askennonia Auditorium B=Boys & Girls Club
BR=Board Room Upstairs
BT=Bill Thompson C=Creative Room
CH=Community Hall G=Gym
M=Multipurpose Room
MS=Margaret Scott Room U=Upper Lobby
Bold means new program or meeting.
Italics = Open to Community & no membership required.
Programs with strikethrough are on hiatus for this month
or cancelled that day.
Note Pickle Ball times have changed to 930-1130
Tues, Thurs & Fri.
Tai Chi Practice has changed to 9 am Thurs in
Boys & Girls Club.
New Drumming Location.
CHECK CALENDAR CAREFULLY!
Some programs are cancelled on certain days
due to room availability!
Printed Oct 15, 2015
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DECEMBER 2015
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
Note—Some
groups may
decide to cancel
programs closer
to Christmas.
You might not
hear unless you
attend regularly.
1
9 Computer Club MS
9 Dance & Tone-Danna CH
9 Tai Chi Practice B
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga CH
1 Open Mike A
2
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational Spanish C
11:15 Gentle ExerciseM
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir M
1 Woodcarving A
1 Digital Cameras MS
1:30 Dance/Tone G
3
9 MindfulnessDrumming B
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold A
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
4 No Comm Hall today
9:30 Hustle, Muscle A
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton (1st)G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
7 9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 ARTHRITIS OF
THE HAND MS
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A
8 NO GYM TODAY
9 Computer Club MS 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M
9 Dance & Tone-Danna CH
9 Tai Chi Practice B
930 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga CH
1 Open Mike A
9
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational Spanish MS
11:15 Gentle Video Exer-
cise B
1 Beginner TABLETS MS
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir M
1 Woodcarving A
1 Tablets for Beg MS
1:30 Dance&Tone G
10 9 Mindfulness Drumming B
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold A
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:30 Beading C
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
11
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
14
9 Table Tennis G
10 Linedance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Vid Ex B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C
1:45 Circle of Friends A
15
9 Computer Club MS
9 Dance & Tone-Danna CH
9 Tai Chi Practice B
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
10 Board Meeting C
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga CH
1 Open Mike A
16 9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational SpanishMS
11:15 Gentle Vid Exer B
Noon Christmas
Party CH 1 Bid Euchre A
No Computer workshop.
1 Choir at Christmas P M
1 Woodcarving A
1:30 Dance&Tone with
Danna G
17
9 Mindfulness Drumming B
9 Walking Club
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G 10 Zumba Gold A
10:30 Tai Chi Set A 11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M 1 CELL PHONE MSS—YOU MUST
REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM 1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS Class 1
18
10 Hustle, Muscle CH
10 Knit & Chat M
11 Yoga A
9:30 Pickleball/ Bad-
minton G
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
21
9 Table Tennis G
10 Linedance A & M
10 Conversa French C
11:15 Gentle Vid Ex B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C
1:45 Circle of Friends A
22
9 Computer Club MS 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M
9 Dance & Tone-Danna CH
9 Tai Chi Practice B
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
11 Conversational French 1 M
11:15 Yoga CH
1 Open Mike A
23
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational SpanishMS
11:15 Gentle Video Exer-
cise B
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir M
1 Woodcarving A
1:30 Dance&Tone with
Danna G
24
9 Mindfulness Drumming A
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold A
9:30-11:30 Pickleball G
9:30 Beading C
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
25
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
26
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M
10 Conversa French C 11:15 Gentle Exercise B
12:30 Open Studio A
12:30 VON Exercise A
12:50 Indoor FlyingG
1 Contract Bridge M
1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A
27
28 9 Computer Club
MS 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M
9 Dance & Tone-Danna CH
9 Pickleball G
9:15 –10:45 Clogging M
10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH
10 Carpet Bowling A
11 Conversational French 1 C
11:15 Yoga A
1 Tai Chi Practice MS 1 Open Mike A
28
9 Table Tennis G
10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational SpanishMS
11:15 Gentle Video Exer-
cise B
1 PowerPoint Presenta-
tions MS
1 Bid Euchre A
1 Choir M
1 Woodcarving A 1:30 Dance&Tone DannaG
29
9 Mindfulness Drumming A
9 Walking Club
9 Zumba Gold M
9 Pickleball G
9:30 Beading C
10:30 Tai Chi Set A
11:15 VON Exercise M
1 Ukulele Band Lessons M
1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A
1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C
2:30 Beg Spanish MS
30
9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH
9:30 Pickleball/
Badminton G
10 Knit & Chat M
10.45 Yoga A
11:15 Gentle Video
Exercise B
1 Card Making M
1 Country Jam A
We are closed from Dec 23 until
Jan 4, 2016 so that our
volunteers and staff can enjoy
the holidays!
Happy Holidays!