May 2015

“The Friendly Centre” 1904—13th Ave. North

Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 4W9 Open Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone 403-329-3222 Fax 403-329-8824

E-mail: friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com

NORD - BRIDGE SENIORS

Newsletter

Happy Mother’s Day!

GUESS WHO IS THE MOTHER? Nord-Bridge will host its Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Friday, May 8. Pic-tured here is our Winner’s Bingo Volunteer Co-ordinator, Bonnie Hammond, with three daughters, at a Nord-Bridge event. (From left to right are daughters Debbie, Terri, mother Bonnie, and daughter Bonnie Lynne). Bonnie co-ordinates our Winner’s Bingo team of over 30 volunteers, many of whom work up to twice a week on behalf of the Centre. Last year their fundraising efforts amounted to over $142,000 for Nord-Bridge, used for programming and operations. Thanks, Bonnie, and all Nord-Bridge volunteers! Your commitments are the reason for our successes.

CONGRATULATIONS ALSO & HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE LADIES OF NORD-BRIDGE!

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

2015-2016 NORD-BRIDGE SENIORS

EXECUTIVE President Pat Santa Vice-President Rodger Halvorsen Treasurer Roberta Svennes Secretary Marilynn Heaton Past-President Jim Hahn BOARD OF DIRECTORS FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR George Berg Norene Easthope Delores Bourk Marilyn Gillies Deb Dunsmore Clay Olsen Jack Fox Doug Youngren Donna Takeda ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Executive Director Randy Smith Sr. Administrative Ass’t Kathleen Filkowski (Wed, Thur, Fri) Administrative Assistant Shirley Trefan (Mon, Tues, Wed) Chief Financial Officer Roberta Svennes Financial Administrator 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 I Bety Castillo DR/Kitchen Assistant Gail Krysak Janitorial Marco & Carla Escobar

ON-SITE PARTNER PROGRAMS & SERVICES National Association Gary Drake 403-328-0801 of Federal Retirees Chinook Lifecare Assoc. Jane-Anne 403-320-1170

PROGRAMS, COMMITTEES, CONVENERS, & BOARD REPRESENTATIVES*

(* indicates individual on Board responsible for Program Area) (** indicates “Emeritus”)

ADMIN. PROGRAMS By-Laws & Policies Comm. Marilynn Heaton* (Chair), Harry Fischer Crafts Boutique Heather Newsham Finance Committee Roberta Svennes* (Chair), Pat Santa, Jim Hahn, Clay Olsen, Frank Deane, Harry Fischer, Mike Bennett Memberships Shirley Trefan Newsletter Kathy Filkowski (Production & Billing) Newsletter Advertising Sales Jim Hahn Nominations Committee Jim Hahn* (Chair), Mary Potvin, Dan Deringer Seniors Helping Seniors Harry Fischer, Norene Easthope CARDS & BOARD GAMES Donna Takeda*, Board Rep Contract Bridge Kathy Ludwig Crib Pat Veres & Mike Bennett Euchre Rodney Foster Military Whist Donna Takeda Trump Whist Pat Veres Norwegian Whist Pat Veres Scrabble Sheila Brust, Jenny Oleksy** Texas Hold’em Mike Bennett Duplicate Bridge Pat Kincade EDUCATION Debra Dunsmore*, Board Rep Acrylic Painting Katrina Mak Paper Tole Elta Buckman Wood Carving Don Johnson Watercolor Denise Savard Watercolor Club Sandy Baceda, Erika Bosters Krafters Koffee Klub Jo-Ann Adams Quilters Group Marilyn Martens Nord-Bridge Card Crafters Pat Kincade Spanish for Travelers Marco Escobar

Library Marie Areshenko Mind Joggers Judy Knox, Jack Simmons Ted Sillito, Melvin Horn FUNDRAISING Pat Santa*, Board Rep Jim Hahn, Board Rep GAMING Jack Fox*, Board Rep Casino Coordinator Mike Bennett In-House Bingo Coordinators Frances Wallace Monday Jam Draws Helen Gepneris, Blaine Hyggen Winners Bingo Rep/Co-ord Bonnie Hammond Winners Bingo Alternate Leonard Hutchinson HEALTH & FITNESS Marilyn Gillies*, Board Rep Keep Fit Classes Erin Ko & Melanie Hillaby Tai Chi Lynn Hunter-Johnston Yoga/Pilates Melanie Hillaby Fitball/Exercise With Arthritis T. J. Dunn Zumba Jeannie Williamson Fitness 55 Club Jim Scott (Volunteer Trainer) OUTREACH Rodger Halvorsen*, Board Rep Bereavement Cards Valerie Arkinstall Get Well Cards & Visits Lydia Prokop/Chris Figenshau Keep-in-Touch Program Valerie Arkinstall Outreach Program Rodger Halvorsen SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Doug Youngren*, Board Rep Decorations Eva Deringer Monday Music Jams Roy Swidinsky Senior Music Makers Barbara Stewart Socials Committee & Specials Eva Deringer Social Dance Karen Hooper Clogging Sandy Nowell Line Dancing Della Howg Belly Dance & Broadway Dance Kimberly Lyall SPORTS & RECREATION Norene Easthope*, Board Rep Bocce Clay Olsen Carpet Bowling Norene Irwin, Woody Neely Darts Ken Bobinec Dragon Boat Team Eileen Sawatsky, Dawn Vickers Floor Curling Vacant Floor Shuffleboard Lorna Vandervalk Golf Harry Fischer Pool Vacant Shuffleboard Clay Olsen Table Tennis Jerry Mikusek, Dave Bergen TRAVEL George Berg*, 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 Marco Escobar

VOLUNTEERISM Delores Bourk*, Board Rep Building Set-up Volunteers Clay Olsen, Harry Fischer Volunteer Committee Delores Bourk, Eva D., Elaine M.

AFFILIATIONS Clay Olsen*, Board Rep ACA Representative Harry Fischer Alberta 55 Plus—Zone 1 Mike Bennett, Clay Olsen Economic Development Lethbridge Mike Bennett (through Feb. 2015) Health Education Presentations David Ng (and Alberta Health) Lethbridge Seniors Forum David Ng N-B Income Tax Program Harry Fischer, David Ng, Sheila Brust SASCC (So AB Srs Centre Coalition) Jim Hahn, Roberta Svennes, Harry Fischer, Randy Smith Alberta Assoc. of Senior Centres Randy Smith Go Seniors Society Jack Fox, Delores Bourk New Horizons for Seniors Program Harry Fischer

View our Website

www.nordbridgeseniors.com for information, photos, video, Newsletters and more.

NEW 2015 MEMBERSHIPS $53.00

2015 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS $50.00

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Nord-Bridge Meetings Reminder

Each Month Outreach Committee First Monday 9:30 a.m. Executive Meeting First Wednesday 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. 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.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Well, we all hope the freak snow

falls are over for the year and we can now

look forward to the traditional May flow-

ers. May is one of my favorite months, not

just because of the spring blooms but be-

cause of Mother’s Day. Being a Mother

and Grandmother myself, I have always

celebrated this special day. I look forward to the Mother’s Day

Luncheon on May 8th. It is always a fun event for our members.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of presale tickets, our

Miner's Memorial Banquet has been cancelled for this year. It

has been replaced, however, by a luncheon on May 1st at 11:30

a.m., where we will honor our invited miners and treat them to

a roast beef lunch. At this luncheon, donors of the Miner's

Raffle Prizes will draw the winning tickets and present the

lucky winners with their prizes.

As we head into spring and summer, be on the lookout

for Val's famous Mystery Trips. They are always a good time

and not knowing where you are being taken makes it even

more exciting.

If you haven't attended our afternoon In-House Bingo on

Fridays at 1:00, give it a try. We get a good turnout and every-

body seems to have a good time. Some are even lucky!

I look forward to chatting with members every Friday

afternoon when I will be volunteering at the front desk. Please

feel free to talk to me about your ideas and let me know things

that concern you. If you know one of our Board members,

please let them know how you feel things are going at Nord-

Bridge. We are all here to serve our members.

Thank you for trusting me to be your President. I look

forward to talking to you in the June newsletter.

Have a great May and “Happy Mother’s Day” !

Pat Santa

Magnus Egeland Tasia Schmieman

Jo-Anne Stevenson Nadine Hamabata

Roger Carter Karen Argento

Marjorie McGrath Tony Wojtowicz

M eet & greet the Candidates. All of our local candidates have been

invited to meet with our members on

April 28th from 9:30 a.m. to Noon in

the West Community Room. So that you’ll be well in-

formed, come and visit with the candidates on issues

important to you!

ALSO... Our Multi-Purpose Hall will be a polling station on

Tuesday, May 5th, election day. All reg-

ularly scheduled activities will be sus-

pended on that day. People residing in

Lethbridge East Electoral Divisions 15,

16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26 & 27 will

vote here at our Centre. Others should

check with www.elections.ab.ca or look

in The Lethbridge Herald for voter

information.

AND FINALLY…

Advance voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 8

p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

from April 29 - May 2, 2015. If you reside in Leth-

bridge East, your advance voting location will be:

Office of the Returning Officer at the Royal Cana-

dian Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive South. If

you reside in Lethbridge West your advance voting

locations will be: Office of the Returning Officer,

1020 - 3 Avenue South, or Westside Community

Church, 490 McMaster Boulevard West.

We lessen the expense ~ Not the care

Give us a call regarding …

Affordable Pre-arrangement Options

Evergreen’s Budget ~ Conscious Pricing

Because Cost Is An Option

Ph. 403-329-4934

LORD STANLEY’S CUP By Jack Simmons, Mind Joggers Group

I glided in on the wide open net, The big defenseman had not seen me yet, Mr. Howe had the slick, round, black puck,

He would pass it to me with any luck.

Ever since we had formed our new dream team, Our line had thickened like rich fresh cream,

We shot, scored and won so easily, My line of Gordie, Howie, and me.

We had shocked the whole NHL you see, A seventh team how could that ever be,

Detroit and the Leafs were not very thrilled, Loosing Howe and Meeker had left them chilled.

At eight years old I could hide so easily,

Behind any big defenseman’s muscular knee, My partners would come down the wings you see,

And pass the puck right to hidden little me.

This had gone on all during the season, The uproar that happened was beyond reason,

Why was I not in school the managers said, Saturday nights at nine I should be in bed.

The public said I should be able to play,

And that was the reason I was here today, Lord Stanley’s cup was up for the winner,

The cup would be won before the pigs had dinner.

Mr. Foster was explaining the play on the ice, And we were showing it’s not a roll of the dice, Gordy passed to Howie then he passed it to me,

I slid it past Gump as he went down onto his knee.

Then Mr. Foster from his perch in the sky, Shouted out over the air with a great, loud cry, Wake up for your supper you’ve fallen asleep,

Boy is that a dream I’ll surely keep.

I am Tammy Perlich

My promise to you: I will listen to your issues & work hard to achieve resolution.

I need your vote

I want to be your MLA for lethbridge East

Please visit my website: www.tammyperlich.ca to read more about

my goals or to get involved. I can be reached at perlich4letheast@gmail.com

On May 5 Vote Tammy Perlich and the Prentice TeamOn May 5 Vote Tammy Perlich and the Prentice TeamOn May 5 Vote Tammy Perlich and the Prentice Team

LETHBRIDGE EAST ADVANCE POLLS: Royal Canadian Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive South, April 29 and 30, May 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE

TO ELECT TAMMY PERLICH

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BILL WEST

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LUNCH WITH CITY COUNCILLORS

Learn more about our City’s governance and our representatives in our comfortable and convenient Dunford Diner. All City Councillors are encouraged to join us frequently. Confirm your visits by e-mail to friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com.

Councillor Jeff

Coffman Friday, May 15

Councillor Blaine

Hyggen Friday, May 8

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Greetings Members, We are publishing our May 2015 NEWSLETTER as early as possible, as this issue contains information on the upcoming May 5 Provincial Election. As in previous elections, we have made a table available near our Front Entrance & TV Lounge, on which candidates from all parties may place their literature. We encourage members to stop by this table to pick-up information. I would suggest the candidates that place their litera-ture on this table are likely those who care about seniors issues, and rec-ognize the role of Nord-Bridge in our community. On the day after the current election was called, we sent an email to all eight major party candi-dates (PC, Wildrose, Liberal, & NDP) in Lethbridge East and West, advis-ing them of election opportunities at our Centre. These opportunities in-clude: (1) the Elections Literature Table described above. (2) Nord-Bridge is hosting a “Meet & Greet the Candidates” event on Tuesday, April 28, from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. All eight major party candidates have confirmed their attendance at the event, to be held in the West Com-munity Room. It will be a good opportunity to pose questions to candi-dates, and compare responses. You can also listen in on how they re-spond to enquiries made by other members. I suggest you might start thinking of your questions and issues. (3) We contacted all candidates about advertising in this Newsletter. Jim Hahn then followed up with a personal sales call to campaign offices. Thanks Jim! (4) We offered can-didates the possibility of Hosting Coffee and Treats in the Centre’s Din-ing Room. Several have booked hosting dates. The dates and hosts are listed on a handout you can see on the Election Table, and on tables and stands in the Dining Room. Hopefully you will give the candidates the opportunity to meet you, and pitch their message. Two of these individu-als will be elected, and we hope all candidates will leave here with respect for our members and Nord-Bridge. (5) All candidates have been invited to place signs on the boulevard in front of the Centre. As our building will be a polling station, we will remind candidates to remove signage before election day. And (6) lastly, we anticipate candidates to just drop-in now and then. We hope you help them learn more about our Centre, and the role Nord-Bridge plays in seniors health and wellness. Please remind them our programming funds from FCSS have been frozen since 2008. This has been at the choosing of the City, but the Province as the 80% funding partner in the equation (80% Provincial / 20% City) has not been without the ability to re-direct or resolve the issue of funding support. The current Alberta FCSS Funding Act does not allow for funding of leisure and recreation activities. Nord-Bridge feels this prohibition, specific to seniors socialization, should be changed. Age appropriate recreation and leisure activities foster mental health and engagement of seniors, and minimize isolation. If the FCSS funding model for seniors centres is not working right, fix it, or create a new direct funding approach.

Respectfully yours, Randy Smith

Councillor

Ryan Parker Tues, May 5

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 hesitate to contact my office.

Jim Hillyer, MP Lethbridge 255 8th St. S

Lethbridge, AB T1J 4Y1 403-320-0070

e-mail: hillyer@jimhillyer.com

Programmer’s Report by

With warmer weather around the corner, many of our members will be heading outdoors to golf and work in the yard. Warmer weather also brings more children outside on bikes and near playgrounds, so please be aware and alert of busier streets and sidewalks. With this in mind, Nord-Bridge has partnered with AMA and LSCO to offer a FREE CarFit for Mature Drivers. This 20 minute session helps check seat belts, line of sight, mirror checks, position of pedals and much more. The cost is free but registration is required by phoning LSCO at 403-320-2222. Everyone who registers for CarFit will receive a Husky gift card and educational material on safe driving. Once again, our Community Volunteer Income Tax Pro-gram volunteers did a tremendous job. At the time of this Newsletter’s printing, Sheila, Harry, Howard, Ruth, Marg, Bev-erly, Shirley H, Shirley T, Lilia and Donna helped over 1,150 people file their 2014 income taxes. The volunteers have al-ready eclipsed last year’s total of 937. Additionally, this year’s income tax program was also heavily supported by our Seniors Helping Seniors volunteers Norene, Darlene and Joanne who assisted many of those same people with general infor-mation and forms submission. A very big thank you goes to all of these volunteers who donated countless hours over the past few months. Program Cancellations on Tuesday, May 5 include Keep Fit, Arthritis Exercise, and Tai Chi. On that day Provincial Elec-tions will be conducted in our Multi-Purpose Hall. Program Cancellations on Thursday, May 28 are Floor Curling & Keep Fit allowing us to accommodate the Zone 1 Floor Shuffleboard Playoffs.

Protecting

health care

& education

for working

families.

Not big

corporate

tax breaks.

Donate. Volunteer.

Take a Sign.

Authorized by

Maria Fitzpatrick

Phone: 403.328.5732

Albertandp.ca/mariafitzpatrick

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT MARIA FITZPATRICK

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Breakfasts from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Daily lunch specials 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Homemade soups, sandwiches and treats plus Menu items including hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, fish, fries, onion rings, salads, desserts and more!

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. Members may enter for other members and you do not need to be present to win.

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

Dave Vasek $183.00 April 16, 2015

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

Programming. 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!

Next Draws April 24, 2015 and

May 29, 2015

SOUND SYSTEM DRAW Proceeds of Monday Jam draws are ear-

marked to assist with sound system and

AV costs in the building.

MONDAY JAM 50/50 WINNERS

March 30 Back Table Bandits $53;

Ellen Koenen $53

April 13 Victor Winters $46; Floyd Sillito $46

April 20 Harry Wright $41; Sally Reyna $41

Thanks Jammers, Volunteers and Patrons. Thanks also to Helen Gepneris & Jim Hahn for

selling tickets at Monday Jams.

NORD-BRIDGE BUILDING FUND RECENT DONORS

No recent donors.

NORD-BRIDGE IN-HOUSE BINGO Cumulative proceeds from Jan 1, 2015

Through March 20, 2015: $ 4,653.50

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 81%

Total Contributions to our

Building Fund 1998 through March 2015 $ 2,034,485 Still needed by N-B Fundraising $ 465,515

Friday Lunch Specials $6.50

May 1 Roast Beef, Potatoes and Veggies

May 8 Mother’s Day Luncheon; Ticket Required; Soup & Snacks in the M.P. Hall

May 15 Chicken Breast, Rice & Veggies

May 22 Liver & Onions, Mashed and Veggies

May 29 Chimichanga, Rice & Refried Beans

$6.50

All You Can Eat

Breakfast Buffet

First Wednesday of

each month

Lloyd Carefoot... ...on winning the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. Lloyd, a Nord-Bridge member, is a regular volun-teer on our Winner’s Bingo fund raising team. Moreover, LLoyd has an impressive, long-time and diverse profile of volunteering throughout the community. We’ll present a more in-depth report on his outstanding commitment to the community in our next Newsletter.

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Free Initial Legal Consultation

Wills...Estate Planning... and other matters as you may require. Nord-Bridge offers this service through

RYAN CHAN, B.A., J.D.

Upcoming FREE consultation dates: Friday, May 8 & Friday June 12

between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Contact the Front Desk to schedule

an appointment. Phone: (403)329-3222

Nord-Bridge Seniors

Fitness 55 Club Nord-Bridge membership, plus a special

user fee is applicable.

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

motivational goal setting advice.

This new ad is

bigger than their

prior ad. No more

Cust. appreciation

or birthday bash.

Had to alter to re-

move “LSCO”

comment. Jim to

check with them

and review rate.

Should be $94.

DARTS REPORT

Ken Bobinec, Convener

Our program enjoys a large turnout of 30 people each week, but we have room for more. We wel-come back our snowbirds, who have spent the winter months in Yuma. We play most Mondays and every Wednesday at 1 p.m. We play for fun so come out and join us.

CARPET BOWLING NEWS

Norene Irwin & Woody Neely, Conveners

Please note a change in our previous schedule. During the month of May and henceforth we will be playing on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. We will not play on Wednesday afternoons. You are invited to join us for an enjoyable morning of fun and

friendship. Many thanks to Nord-Bridge for order-ing new equipment for our future use.

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT KENT PRESTAGE

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OUTREACH REPORT by Rodger Halvorsen

APRIL OUTREACH, MONDAY APRIL 20TH We greeted 113 guests, 20 volunteers and our four entertainers (Anne Pauls and Friends) to a wonderful afternoon of enjoyment. Hats, hats, hats became the obvious theme of the day with Nina of Sunrise Village and Tom of Blue Sky lead-ing the expression of headwear! (Hat Contest) The ‘Door Prize’ was won by Tom Lay of Sunrise Village. Join us at our final spring event “Garden Tea Party” on Monday, May 11th with the “Classic Legends”. Book early and make this indeed a “Classic Event” as we gather for our final event until September. Spe-cial thanks to all our guests, our faithful volunteers and staff.

CCCONDOLENCESONDOLENCESONDOLENCES::: April was a sad month. We lost many of our good friends. Our condolences were sent out to: Kathy Ludwig – loss of husband, Oscar; Helen Ruston – loss of husband; to the family of Dianne David; to Maxine Holmes – loss of husband Dean; to the fami-ly of Rose Gordon; and to the family of John Gogo who was an MLA and a faithful contributor to our Centre.

GGGETETET WWWELLELLELL WWWISHESISHESISHES::: Get well cards were sent out to: Les Toth who is undergoing tests in Cal-gary; Board Member and Volunteer Co-ordinator Delores Bourke who is resting at home; and member Clark Figenshau. I’m so pleased to report that Lydia Prokop, Barry Fawcett, Jack Butlin, and Alice Strickland are now at home. Lydia, Alice, and Barry have been in to see us recently.

Remember to look for cards at the table in front of the Reception Desk and sign them. They mean a lot to those who are ailing or grieving. It helps to have friends at difficult times.

HELP IS AT HAND

Chinook LifeCare has been providing emergency re-sponse service for over 27 years to clients in Lethbridge, Taber and surrounding com-munities. Visit our office at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre to view all the options for ex-

tending independent living.

Affordable lifeline within the Community

#8, 1904 - 13 Ave. N Lethbridge, Alberta

403-320-1170

Rodger Halvorsen

Chat with a member of the Lethbridge Regional Police Services about law en-forcement or elder abuse concerns. Constable Les Vonkeman will be here on the second Wednesday of each month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Dunford Diner. Visit with him on May 13.

Professional &

Courteous

Spring

Window Cleaning

Service

Put the sparkle back into your view!

Marco Escobar

403.393.6764

skyview@gmail.com

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FOR SHAW SUBSCRIBERS: We are pleased to announce that our building is equipped with Shaw) Go WiFi. To connect at Nord-Bridge: 1. Access the network / WiFi settings on

your device. 2. Select ShawOpen from the list of net-

works. 3. Open your browser. 4. Sign in using your @shaw.ca email ad-

dress and password. Any questions? Please call 1-888-472-2222 or visit http://www.shaw.ca/internet/wifi/.

This is a free service to Nord-Bridge provided by Shaw.

Sheila Brust, Convener DOUBLE PLAYS

W hat doubled letter can be placed in the spac-

es below to make the word for a loose outer

garment?

Did you know? Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.

Scrabble anyone? Update your game by joining us on Tuesdays at 1:30 in the Dunford Diner Annex.

To all the wonderful women,

have a great Mother’s Day!

While at the Nord-Bridge Centre you can access our in-building internet service at:

User ID: FriendlyCentre Password: myfriendlycentre (Shaw Cable subscribers see below)

ANSWER

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sponsors: London Drugs; Servus Credit Union; sponsors: London Drugs; Servus Credit Union; sponsors: London Drugs; Servus Credit Union; Expressions; Humpty’s; and Lena Winter. Additionally, we Expressions; Humpty’s; and Lena Winter. Additionally, we Expressions; Humpty’s; and Lena Winter. Additionally, we thank members who also made donations.thank members who also made donations.thank members who also made donations. I will be taking a break during the summer but Euchre I will be taking a break during the summer but Euchre I will be taking a break during the summer but Euchre will be played during June, July and August with the help of my will be played during June, July and August with the help of my will be played during June, July and August with the help of my team friends. I will resume convening in September. I encour-team friends. I will resume convening in September. I encour-team friends. I will resume convening in September. I encour-age new players to come out this summer, it’s a good time to age new players to come out this summer, it’s a good time to age new players to come out this summer, it’s a good time to learn the game. Whatever you do, enjoy the summer. See learn the game. Whatever you do, enjoy the summer. See learn the game. Whatever you do, enjoy the summer. See you in September!you in September!you in September!

Rodney FosterRodney FosterRodney Foster, Convener, Convener, Convener

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Are you buried under a pile of paperwork?

Confused about Government forms? If so, contact “Seniors Helping Seniors” here

at Nord-Bridge. We have friendly trained

volunteers to help you Monday through

Friday 9 am to 12 noon; and Monday,

Wednesday, Friday 1 to 3 pm. Call us at

403-329-3222 to make an appointment.

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IN-HOUSE BINGO

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

Transportation is available for members; $3.00 each way. Phone Front Desk at least one day

ahead at 329-3222 to confirm.

From the Desk of Val Hello everyone! I’m back and as usual the front desk has been abuzz. Thanks to my volunteers, and especially Sheila Brust for doing another outstanding job co-ordinating appointments for the Seniors Helping Seniors - Income Tax Program. During my absence we fell a little behind in getting photos of our new members. Soon, I’ll set a date and we’ll try to catch up. Hopefully the wind will not be blowing like mad on that day. Seniors Week, June 1 to 5, is just around the corner and I have confirmed two trips that week: June 2nd we’ll go to Calgary to see “Buddy Holly; and on June 6th we’ll go to the Hillspring Great Canadian Barn Dance. Also, don’t forget our Annual Picnic, June 5th. Soon I’ll be tak-ing reservations for our popular MYSTERY TRIP #3. When I do, sign up immediately because these trips sell out quickly.

...SENIORS HELPING SENIORS NEWS BULLETIN...

Effective April 1, 2015 Alberta Monitoring For Health Program has been discontinued. Alberta Seniors – Special Needs Assistance Program will review and assist qualifying individuals 65 years of age or older with the costs of diabetic supplies.

For more information please contact “Seniors Helping Seniors” Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, at 403-329-3222 or Alberta Supports at 1-877-644-9992.

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL NON-MEMBERS must pay an additional $20 for all Nord-Bridge trips.

Go Friendly Shuttle

Call us at 403-329-3222 to book your rides for your preferred days and times. We provide convenient service direct from your door to our door. The cost to use the Go Friendly Service is $3.00 each way. Pay cash or use your L.A. Transit BREEZE CARD.

TRAVEL NEWS

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 LOCAL CASINO Cost: $8.00 Pick-ups start at 9:30 A.M. to arrive at the Casino by 11:15 A.M. You get a FREE lunch while you GAMBLE. Bus departs Casino for home at 3:00 P.M.

JUBILATIONS DINNER THEATRE, CALGARY

Tuesday, JUNE 2, 2015 “Oh Boy, BUDDY HOLLY!” Special “Seniors Matinee” perfor-mance of the hits made popular during the Buddy Holly era. Cost: $80/Members $100/Non-Members

ROLL & STROLL PROGRAM We welcome new walkers Sharon Van Wyck and Maxine

Emery. Join our senior friendly walking program each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until Noon. If you live alone and need to get out and about, this program is for you! COST: $3

SORRY SOLD OUT May 24th to May 26th, 2015 St. Eugene Casino & Golf Resort, Cranbrook, British Columbia A 3-day, 2-night trip for golf, gambling or just relaxing at this luxurious resort (heated pool, so bring your bathing suit). Cost per person: $190 (Double Occupancy) $275 (Single Occupancy) Golf Available ($45)

This trip is a definite go. Money is now due. We will take a wait list.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 BROXBURN GREENHOUSE & CAFE

Annual visit to BROXBURN VEGETABLE CAFÉ for lunch and to purchase your bed-ding out plants. COST: $10 (Incl. Bus) BUY OWN LUNCH. Bus will depart Centre at 11:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 1:30 p.m.

MYSTERY TRIP #2

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Join us for our second Mystery Trip of the sea-

son. This destination is a must-see attraction delighting visitors from all over the world. We guarantee an unforgettable experience.

Cost: $16 (bus & tour)

Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an outdoor picnic, weather permitting. Bus

will depart at 10 AM and return around 2:30 PM.

Saturday, June 6th, 2015 to HILLSPRING for our annual spring Great Canadian Barn Dance. Enjoy a tasty lunch and great entertainment. COST: $70 (INCL. BUS AND LUNCH) Bus will depart Centre at 10:15 a.m. and return back home at approx. 4:30 p.m. Taking names and money NOW. Payment deadline: June 1/15

UPCOMING TRIPS: Wed. June 17/15 - Annual Fishing Derby—Always fun!!

Thursday, June 25/15 – Crowsnest Museum Tour only. COST: $45 (buy your own lunch)

WATCH FOR MYSTERY TRIP #3, JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED OUT ON THE FIRST TWO OUTINGS

TRIPLE D TOURS include: Yellowstone National Park: June 20 - 25 Deadwood South Dakota: September 20 - 26 Spokane Shopping Getaway: October 23 - 26 Coeur d’Alene Casino & Christmas Light Boat Ride: Nov. 29 - Dec 2 “SPECTACULAR VIEW” Cross Iron Mills Christmas Light Tour: Dec. 7, 8 & 9.

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT GREG WEADICK