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Box 103, 703 Memorial Ave.,

Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

http://www.qbseniors.ca

email: qbseniors@shawbiz.ca

H ere we are facing the fact that our long hot and very dry summer will

be coming to an end—much to my dis-may! The days are getting noticeably shorter and so the lights go on that much earlier in the evening—but we certainly can’t complain when we think about another year in Paradise! Thanks to all of you who have updated our membership. I know it seems odd to be paying in the summer, but it is a more practical system. One of the main concerns in ensuring that all of us are members is insurance. You are only covered if you are a paid up member. Our numbers were down for the Au-gust 15 Pancake Breakfast, but those of us who were there enjoyed those tasty sausages and pancakes, so ably prepared by Bob and Maggie, Wayne, Lisa and Ed. Many thanks too, to all who helped set up and tidy up. We have such a helpful group in here. Roy and Johanna can get through a mound of dishes in no time! Thank you all who put in a bid for the motorized scooter donated by Gwen Donn. Mike Bull had the top bid … and

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now has the scooter.. September is filling up

with things to do. Activities will be back in full swing, as well as a couple of spe-cial happenings. On Saturday, the 5th please join us to bestow best wishes upon Caroline Thomson who is mov-ing closer to family. Those who were around in “the earlier days” remember the monthly birthday parties. Caroline was a member of the group of five la-dies who made sandwiches and cake (and insisted on laundering tablecloths). We’re hosting a pot luck lunch, so bring along a dish suitable for three or four. The next day, Sunday, the 6th we’ll meet you at the beach just up from the Beach Hut for our annual picnic lunch-eon. Relax, enjoy the company and ad-mire the scenery … should it rain (perish the thought!) we’ll move indoors at the Centre. Details elsewhere.

POT LUCK PICNICPOT LUCK PICNICPOT LUCK PICNICPOT LUCK PICNIC (at the beach, just north of the Beach Hut)

�OO� on SU�DAY, SEPT. 6

Johanna will bring hot dogs and a barbecue. You can bring your own lunch, share the hot dogs, or

contribute to a pot luck. � Bring your own drink, utensils and chair.

� A signup list is posted for pot luck items. We’ll have such an enjoyable time.

DO�’T MISS IT!!

CAROLINE THOMSON is moving to be close to fam-ily. We are most pleased to

host a ‘best wishes’ Pot Luck Luncheon for her

at the Centre on Saturday, Sept. 5

at 12 noon If you’d like to join us, bring

a dish suitable for a few (3 or 4) people.

* OPEN HOUSE * Tuesday, Sept. 9th

~ SOS ~ (the old elementary school)

will provide information on their

monthly “Seniors Are Talking”

program which will begin in the Fall

On the afternoon of the 9th, the SOS is having an Open House at Qualicum Commons with information on their monthly “Seniors Are Talking” pro-gram which will begin this Fall. Some of our members already travel to Parks-ville to take part in these sessions. Once again, during the last full week of September, the RDN sponsors Ac-tive Aging Week. There will be all kinds of activities to observe or to take part in all over the area. Our contribu-tion will be an Open House on Satur-day the 26th. We hope to have demon-strations of most of our activities, some interesting things to see, and a snack or two. Talking about things to see: I leave the latest photo album with photos of recent events in the coffee room for your perusal. My thanks to Audrey Isbell for continuing to keep those al-bums organized. AND it’s that time again! The AGM on Tuesday, October 20 is fast approach-ing. There are positions on the Board of Directors that need to be filled.

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SUNDAY (AFTERNOONS)

� DUPLICATE BRIDGE

MONDAY � YOGA 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. � SCRABBLE ~ 10.00 a.m.

� QB UB UKULELE ~ 12:45 � QI GONG ~ 1:30

� LINE DANCING ~ 3:15 p.m. � BOARD GAMES ~ afternoon

� CONTRACT BRIDGE 7:00 pm sharp

TUESDAY � FUN BRIDGE ~ 9:15 a.m.

� WRITERS GROUP ~10 a.m. � Beginners Bridge ~ 10 am

� CHAIR YOGA ~ 12:30 � NEEDLE CRAFTS ~ 1:00 pm

�MAH JONG ~ 1:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY � TAI CHI ~ 10:00 am

� DOMINOES ~ 10:00 a.m. � TAI CHI ~ 1:00 pm

� Discussion Group: 1:00 pm � YOGA ~: 2:45 pm

� THURSDAY � SONGBIRDS ~ 10 am

� COMPUTER CLUB ~10 am Drop-in 1st & 3rd Thursdays � ZUMBA GOLD: 8:45 am

� Drop-in BRIDGE ~ 12:30 pm � WHIST at 12:30 p.m. � HEALING CIRCLE 1:00 p.m.- 2nd & 4th

FRIDAY � DARTS ~ 9:00 a.m.

� UKULELE 10:15 to noon: jamming � YOGA ~ 11:45 a.m.

� MAH JONG ~ 1:00 p.m. � ART GROUP ~ 1:00 p.m. You must be a member to

participate in

Centre activities

THURSDAY MORNINGS ~ $5 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

INFO: contact instructor

Anna K Dodds

250 228-8412

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WOW! I WO�! Thanks

Roy for drawing my name

in the Half ‘n Half draw. I

will use it wisely! Lila

PLEASE NOTE: Some of the Centre’s activities

have start-time changes: Tuesday, September 8th

� CHAIR YOGA: 12:30 to 1:30 � MAJONG: 1:45 to 3:30

Thursday, September 10th � ZUMBA: 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

OGA “Wednesday Afternoons

“2:45 to 3:45 p.m. $4 drop-in

Info: Lisa 250 594-6608

Chair Yoga Everyone Welcome

WE’RE BACK Tues., Sept. 8th 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. $5.00 per session Note: time change

a GREAT WAY TO RELAXa GREAT WAY TO RELAXa GREAT WAY TO RELAXa GREAT WAY TO RELAX Share your favourite needlework, Share your favourite needlework, Share your favourite needlework, Share your favourite needlework,

knitting or crochet projectknitting or crochet projectknitting or crochet projectknitting or crochet project Starts Tuesday, Sept. 8thStarts Tuesday, Sept. 8thStarts Tuesday, Sept. 8thStarts Tuesday, Sept. 8th

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.1:00 to 3:00 p.m.1:00 to 3:00 p.m.1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Info: Chris Stretton Info: Chris Stretton Info: Chris Stretton Info: Chris Stretton

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MEDITATION Monday afternoons Drop-in 1:30 - 2:30

250-752-8982 or grybar@shaw.ca

2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month

September 10 & 24

Come learn and share healing tools that work for you—a gift we can give our-selves. This is a grass roots drop-in group—no experience required, just bring yourself, your curiosity and your healing intentions. We make our way through the alphabet from A to Z as we discuss a myriad of healing techniques for the first hour. We will be starting with the letter ‘A’ in September. The second hour will fo-cus on deepening our understanding of one healing technique. From September to December we will focus on deepening our understanding and practice of mediation as a healing tool!

Contact Riva West at 250 752-7178 for further information

We are hoping to start some games in the near future.

Looks like Saturday is the only free day at the Centre … so October 10th will be our first game. Be sure and get your name on the list if you would

like to join the group.

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THANK YOU FOR THE BAKING!! Loaves, cookies, muffins, scones etc. are so welcome!

We are again looking for your tasty SOUP as fall sets in and of course, any-thing you feel you would like to bring to

the ‘kitchen’ to serve our customers! WEDNESDAY Sept. 2nd CHILI & biscuit

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Saturday, October 3 ~ at the Centre

GREAT CHANCE TO SELL YOUR VALUABLES!

There are about six tables not as yet taken. If you are interested, there is a sign-up list on the Ac-

tivities board. Coffee/tea and muffins and (possibly a cheap

sandwich available.)

GARAGE SALE

OPE� HOUSE Saturday, Sept. 26 ~ at the Centre

In conjunction with Active Aging Week in

District 69. Make sure and drop in anytime from

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

~ JUST A REMINDER JUST A REMINDER JUST A REMINDER JUST A REMINDER ~ All members are required to show their All members are required to show their All members are required to show their All members are required to show their PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE membership card for themembership card for themembership card for themembership card for the 2015 2015 2015 2015----16 season when coming to the 16 season when coming to the 16 season when coming to the 16 season when coming to the

CentreCentreCentreCentre We appreciate your coWe appreciate your coWe appreciate your coWe appreciate your co----operationoperationoperationoperation P.S.: Be sure and look for your new P.S.: Be sure and look for your new P.S.: Be sure and look for your new P.S.: Be sure and look for your new membership card in the binder on the membership card in the binder on the membership card in the binder on the membership card in the binder on the

front desk.front desk.front desk.front desk.

HEADI�G SOUTH FOR

THE WI�TER?

�EED A HOUSE

SITTER? Mature English couple, non-smokers, available to take

care of your home and pets if necessary, while we continue our search for a home of our own.

References available from current Qualicum Beach house sitting that ends soon

CALL:

DAVE or A��E ~ 250 738-0562

Welcome Bill Meet BILL HUGHES, a new

addition to our list of volunteers in our kitchen. Remember to say hello to

him when you see him

Think about adding your skills to keep up our good work! There are openings for 3 executive and 3 directors. The sheet will be posted be-side the sign-in desk. As well, it’s time to choose a worthy person (or two) for a Life Membership...someone who makes a superior contri-bution to the operation of the Centre. Nomination forms are on the Activities board and on page 7 of this news-letter. Note: nominations close at 3:30, Tuesday, Septem-ber 15th. Our DVD library is quite a size and there are a few jig-saw puzzles to borrow as well. Any additions gratefully received. At the far end of the coffee room are fun-and-relaxing to-do designs to color … great stress re-liever. And best wishes to all the grandparents (and ‘great’ ones) out there. It’s Grand-parents’ Day on Sunday,

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September 13. Treat your-selves! I’ve read how impor-tant it is for all of us ‘mature adults’ to maintain muscle mass to improve balance and ward off weakness. So lift those grocery bags high and/or come and join us for Zumba and Yoga and Tai Chi. Keep in mind that stud-ies prove that exercise is a major factor in not only help-ing the body but also the mind. My thought for the month comes courtesy of a young cashier at London Drugs who said, when my receipt got caught in the cash register, “it’s still good—it’s just a little wrinkled”. I replied, “that de-scribes my generation. We may be a little wrinkled but we’re still good!” She seemed somewhat embarrassed, but I assured her that it was perfect!

Hint: to keep cookies fresh, place some crushed white tissue paper in the bottom of the cookie jar.

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Mix a pancake, Mix a pancake, Mix a pancake, Mix a pancake,

Stir a pancake, Stir a pancake, Stir a pancake, Stir a pancake,

Pour it in the pan.Pour it in the pan.Pour it in the pan.Pour it in the pan.

Fry a pancake, Fry a pancake, Fry a pancake, Fry a pancake,

Toss a pancake, Toss a pancake, Toss a pancake, Toss a pancake,

Catch it if you can!Catch it if you can!Catch it if you can!Catch it if you can!

Lots’a folks caught theirs at

the Pancake Breakfast

August 15. A busy crew in the kitchen (Maggie, Wayne, Bob, Lisa, Judy, Ed and Johanna)

served everyone a nice plate of

pancakes, sausage, orange

juice and refreshing cups

of coffee. Everyone left feeling well

fed...so nice no one had to make breakfast thanks to the cooks at

the Centre!! Thank you to all

of you , and, oh yes! Roy, our

money collector!!

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CRABBY OLD WOMAN (a true story) When an old woman died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in Moosomin, Sask., it was be-lieved that she had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through her meagre possessions, they found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital. The old woman’s sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the St. Louis Assoc. for Mental Health news magazine. A slide presentation was also made based on this simple, but eloquent poem. This little old woman, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of this anonymous poem winging across the internet.

What do you see nurses? What do you see? What are you thinking … when you’re looking at me?

A crabby old lady … not very wise. Uncertain of habit … with faraway eyes?

Who dribbles her food … and make no reply. When you say in a loud voice … I do wish you’d try. Who seems not to notice … the things that you do.

And forever is losing … a sock or a shoe? Who, resisting or not … lets you do as you will, With bathing and feeding … a long day to fill?

Is that what you’re thinking? … Is that what you see? Then open your eyes, nurse … you’re not looking at me.

I’ll tell you who I am … as I sit here so still, As I do at your bidding … as I eat at your will.

I’m a small girl of Ten … with a father and mother, Brothers and sisters … who love one another.

A young girl of Sixteen … with wings on her feet. Dreaming that soon now … a lover she’ll meet. A bride soon at Twenty … my heart gives a leap.

Remembering the vows … that I promised to keep. At Twenty-Five now … I have young of my own, Who need me to guide … a secure happy home.

A woman of Thirty … my young now grown fast, Bound to each other … with ties that should last.

At Fourty, my young sons … have grown and are gone, But my man is beside me … to see I don’t mourn. At Fifty, once more ... babies play ‘round my knee, Again, we know children … my husband and me.

Dark days are upon me … my husband’s now dead. I look at the future … and shudder with dread.

For my young are all rearing … young of their own. And I think of the years … and the love that I’ve known.

I’m now an old woman ... and nature is cruel. ‘Tis jest to make old age … look like a fool.

The body, it crumbles … grace and vigour depart. There is now a stone ... where I once had a heart.

But inside this old carcass … a young girl still dwells, And now and again … my battered heart swells..

I remember the joys … I remember the pain. And I’m loving and ... living life over again.

I think of the years … all too few gone too fast.

And accept the stark face … that nothing can last.

So open your eyes people … open and see.

Not a crabby old woman … look closer ...see ME!!

Share this poem, the best and most beautiful things

of this world can’t be seen or touched.

They must be felt by the heart.

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$ Find and describe where the Centres Logo is hidden in this newsletter (NOT the headline or this coupon) then fill out the form below and drop into the jar provided on the front desk.

ONE WINNER EACH MONTH !! The is hidden on page Name Phone

WI��ER of the ‘FI�D the LOGO’

in the AUGUST newsletter is:

GERDA KRITSCH

… and she is now $25 richer!!

Election time is rapidly approaching and soon it will be time for you to volunteer to become a board member. It’s painless. A few things to remember are: � The nomination/volunteer board will be placed in the cen-

tre on MONDAY, August 31, 2015 � Nominations/volunteers will close on October 5, 2015

unless positions are not filled. � Before nominating a person you must check to ensure

that person will let their name stand. � An all candidates meeting will be held on October 5 if re-

quired. � Elections will be held during the AGM on October 20,

2015, and POSITIONS TO BE FILLED ARE: PRESIDENT,

TREASURER, SECRETARY and three (3) directors. Please give serious consideration be becoming

a member of the board

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BOARD of DIRECTORS

President Judy Southern 752-5586 Vice-president Maureen Johnson 752-3575 Secretary Norah Rawcliffe 752-3931 Treasurer Wayne Buholzer 594-6608 DIRECTORS Activities Riva West 752-7178 Membership Suzanne Adkins 752-7971 Facilities Roy Jones 594-9947 Special Events Johanna Scheepers 752-0257 Newsletter Lila Greene 752-6489 History/publicity Lisa Buholzer 594-6608 Director at large Ron Walsh 752-2275

AFFILIATES Travel Co-Ord. Sheila Jackson 752-5659 Sunshine Lady Pat Bull 752-3946 Past president Maggie Coleman 594-8097 Kitchen Co-Ord. Joan Walsh 752-2275 Fundraising Barb McMahon 594-7545 Administrator John Ablett 752-7572 Admin./website Bill Adkins 752-7971

Hi everyone. Are you all enjoying the sun? We are, I can’t believe it! Sure hope it’s like this on the Hawaiian trip, which will soon be here...leaving September 19 and back home October 5th, 15 days later.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th DOCUMENT MEETING at 1:30 p.m.

At the Centre to get all your tickets, info etc. for the trip. It is important that everyone attends!

PLEASE MAKE NOTE! Looking forward to seeing you all there. Please inform

Jacquie which trips you want by September 4th. We are hoping to have the Fall and Winter Brochure out soon and then we can make plans for the future. As there are only two names down for the Butchart Gar-dens, we had to cancel … sorry about that!! By the way, don’t forget to put an extra jacket or something warm in your luggage in case it gets colder as we are return-ing in October from Hawaii. It won’t be long before Christmas and Rick has everything organized for booking at TULALIP for Christmas, $100 de-posit in October and I have organized the Black Jacks Hide-away Show, Sunday, November 8th at Chemainus. All tickets are sold, so please put your name on the waiting list if you still want to go. Well, must get packing, so hope you will

come Out ‘n About with Sheila.

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OCTOBER Newsletter

DEADLINE: Friday, SEPT. 28

752-6489 lilapat@shaw.ca

Bill is his name, Computers his game. And, among other things, He’s plays the ukulele and sings! A picture taker, a video maker. “What to do when we confuse the computer”? Call Bill Adkins, he’s our ‘digital saviour’! We needed a website, who could help us out? Of course we knew who to ask, Bill is his name, he’s always about! Then there’s Suzanne, Always happy, always smiling, With a cheerful greeting most beguiling! Our ‘social decorator’, Always co-ordinated and always so plucky, To have her among us, we’re so very lucky! Our Centre membership keeps growing & growing.

Recording names, issuing new cards, cashing cheques, What a task , it’s a huge one by heck! As Christmas arrives every December twenty five, We have a tradition to keep alive, Bill and Suzanne step up to the plate! A turkey dinner they proceed to create. They peel, stuff, bake and carve, Prepping for a feast so no one will starve. Turkey, mashed spuds, veggies and stuffing, Pies and tarts and rummy/plum pudding! Tables are decorated so “Christmasy’! Always a place set for ye and thee! For seniors alone at this time of year, We look after those we hold so dear. So all in all, we definitely agree, Having them close by is an absolute necessity!

We couldn’t do with you ! THANKS Suzanne & Bill.

visits the Centre the 3rd Tues-day of each month with advice and any necessary servicing for

your motorized scooter. Take advantage of his offer—it’s free. September, he will be here the 15th from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

1-800-383-7383

A REMINDER THAT GRAHAM OBEE

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PRESENT LIFE MEMBERS: John Ablett, Suzanne Adkins, Ed Burnett, Maggie Coleman, Alma Faulkner, Lila Greene, Bill Hutchin-

son, Audrey Isbell, Sheila Jackson, Ann Klees, Fran McLachlan, Peter McLachlan, Barbara McMahon, Betty Smith, Bill Smith, Judy

Southern, Joan Walsh, Ron Walsh, Christian Warrender, John Warrender, Doug Wedge, Phyl Wedge

DEADLI�E: SEPTEMBER 15

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Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whis-pered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?”. The mother replied, “Because white is the color of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life.” The child thought about this for a moment then said, “So why is the groom wearing black?”

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A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late! Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late! While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself

off and started running

again! As she ran, she once

again began to pray, “Dear

Lord, please don’t let me be

late...but please, don’t shove

me either.”

Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fa-thers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of pa-

per; he calls it a song, they give him $100. The third boy says “I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon and it takes eight people to collect all the money!”

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At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was cre-ated out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, “Johnny, what is the matter?” Little Johnny responded, “I have pain in my side. I think I’m going to have a wife.”

� you learn the seat belt

makes a pretty good

branding iron!

� you discover it only takes

fingers to steer your car!

� you realize asphalt has a

liquid stage!

IT’S SO HOT . . .

� that the Baptists are start-ing to baptize by sprin-kling!

� the Lutherans are using wet-wipes.

� the Presbyterians/Methodists are giving rain cheques!!

� and the Catholics are pray-ing for the wine to turn back into water!

. . . and IT’S SO DRY

GETTING UP GETTING UP GETTING UP GETTING UP THERE …THERE …THERE …THERE … a Lamenta Lamenta Lamenta Lament

We don’t feel old at all, Maybe an odd ache

or twinge.

Certainly not like those old characters across

the street, Staggering around, who don’t resemble us in

any way.

Are we just some odd beings beset by loneliness,

Who still have the desire to hold someone

in their arms, A kiss, an embrace, no

more than that?

That special connection which contains the

hopes and dreams that we should be allowed

to share.

Why do all those others not understand the

process of loving which doesn’t

simply collapse and fall because a number

comes up?

So why can’t our younger ones ‘get it’ and realize that they,

one day, some day, will become exactly like us?

Surely then, as a token of our love, we can allow them

their time of innocence, Just as we were allowed our time.

(anonymous)

The teacher was helping one of her pupils put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling, and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost cried when the little boy said: “Teacher, they’re on the wrong feet ! She looked and sure enough they were. Unfortu-nately, it wasn’t any easier pulling the boots off. Keeping her cool, together they worked to get them back on the right feet, then he announced “these aren’t my boots, they’re my brother’s boots, but Mom made me wear them today.” With grace she asked “Now, where are your mit-tens?” He said “I stuffed ‘em in the toes of my boots.”

� the birds have to use pot holders to pull the worms out of the ground.

� the trees are whistling for dogs!

� the hot water comes from both taps!

� you can sun tan immedi-ately!

I’M A SEENAGER (senior teenager or teenage senior) I have ID that gets me into bars and the Beer Store. I have my own pad. I don’t have a curfew.