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APRIL 2019
Wishing you a Beautiful Easter!
There is a magic all around us,
You can feel it in the air,
For the lovely signs of springtime are unfolding everywhere.
It’s a time of fulfilled promise,
It’s a time of hope and cheer;
Joyful time of resurrection – Blessed Easter time of year!
Happy
Easter
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Special Events Program – Submitted by Carrie Smith and Lue Carlos
Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 pm
This month’s Special Events program will have a Spring theme. Wear your brightest floral
fashions and give welcome to Spring! We have great entertainment and performers
planned for you so make sure you come out and enjoy this month’s special event. It
is packed full of great entertainment. Linda Ross and the line dancers will
perform wonderful dance routines that they have worked on all year. John
Paul II choir will sing for everyone’s enjoyment and the Recycled Teens have
been invited to provide an opportunity for a bit of laughter. We encourage you to
come out and enjoy the fun!
The monthly Special Events are a great way to get out and enjoy some wonderful entertainment,
refreshments, goodies and socialize. It is a fabulous way to spend the afternoon. Mark your calendars
now so you don’t miss this fun afternoon at Echo. We encourage you to come on out and enjoy the
entertainment and fun. It will prove to be a great time! Tickets are $2 each and are available now at
the Sunshine Club office. In consideration to those who organize these events, we ask you to please
purchase your ticket(s) by Monday, April 8. Buying your ticket ahead of time, allows us to know how
much food to buy, places to prepare for and how many tables to set up.
All those members with birthdays in April will also be honored with a sweet treat! Hope to see you
there! The ticket price includes refreshments, goodies, entertainment and a ticket on the door prize.
Doors open at 1:00 pm, entertainment begins at 1:30 pm and tea service is at 2:15 pm.
Sunshine Club Volunteer Tea
Wednesday, April 24 at 1:30 pm
All Sunshine Club volunteers are invited to attend!! This year’s Sunshine Club
Volunteer Tea is on Wednesday, April 24 at 1:30 pm. This is our chance to say thank
you and to recognize all the hard work, time and effort our volunteers give to the Club. If
you are a Sunshine Club volunteer, we hope you join us for a wonderful afternoon.
There will be entertainment, goodies, refreshments, door prizes and all of our volunteers will receive a
small gift of appreciation. We will also take this opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments of
some of our long term volunteers and present them with certificates.
Tickets for this event are FREE and are available now from the Sunshine Club Office.
We encourage all volunteers to attend so we can express our sincere appreciation
for all that you do throughout the year. Volunteer certificates will be awarded on 5
year intervals for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years. Congratulations to the
following people who will be recognized for their years of service at this year’s
Volunteer Tea:
5 Years (started volunteering in 2014)
John Bassingwaite Betty Bukovac Roy Davenport Glenda Gabel
Bill Groenveld Margaret Groenveld Lance Kayll John Vanapeldoorn
Pat Kozsan Gail Lessard Coleen Locke Mariam Manuel
Lynn McKay Muriel McPhail Ken Moore Al Webb
Sarah Nicol Rosalin Pickup Sharon Powell Ernie Nash
Tom Stokes
10 Years (started volunteering in 2009)
Livio Bonome Theresa Bonome Larry Brechin Clare Cauduro
Marilyn Chretien Jack Colmer Bill Dol Glen Hanson
Stan Hebert Leslie Holland Al Laslo Gilbert Lessard
Charlie Levesque Marilyn Lowe Margaret Loyd Silvia Margiottiello
Diane McGregor Joyce Moore Arleen Perry Hap Ralla
Sue Ralla Norm Taylor Glenn Williams Leslie Wright
15 Years (started volunteering in 2004)
Ken Bradley Marg Delau Thank you!
Joe Kozsan Alex Miller
Mary Ruigrok Pete Vandermolen A very special thank you to the volunteer organizing
committee for their hard work! Thank you Doreen
20 Years (started volunteering in 1999) Bessette, Eileen Pettigrew, Margaret Bigelow, Sally
Sharon Ault Margaret Bigelow Francouer, Muriel Guldager, Marg Bowen, Jean
Julie Rutter Francine Michielssen Woppenkamp, Erma Hopkins and Faye Domovich for
Al Stanley planning such a great afternoon for all of our deserving
volunteers!
25 Years (started volunteering in 1994)
Wendy Stanley Sally Francoeur Bev Kirkman Flo Foster
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March General Meeting
Wednesday, March 27 at 1:30 pm at Echo Centre
We encourage all Sunshine Club members to attend these meetings and support our
Club. We especially ask our activity directors to be present so they can pass along
pertinent information to their members. Direct and consistent communication with our
Directors is imperative to a successful Club and is the best method of reaching the
membership in its entirety. Further to that, we do ask all members to please make it a
priority to attend the General Meetings throughout the year. The next meeting is scheduled for March
27 at 1:30 pm. Some of the agenda items will include: Volunteer Tea, Seniors’ Week, Craft/Bake Sale
Evaluation and more! Coffee, tea and refreshments are served free of charge after the meeting and
there’s even a chance to win a door prize! Hope to see you there!
Happy Birthday To You… ♫♪♫
If you are celebrating a birthday in April. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, family and
friends…and don’t forget to eat lots of cake!!! Happy Birthday greetings go out to the following
members who are celebrating their special day (5 year intervals):
Phyllis Brown Raffaela Calabrese Ernie Bigelow Jean Parker
Ann Levesque LaDonna Knutson Bill Dol Sheila Isaacson
Barbara Black Georgine Borovica Robin Woods Greg Falls
Jill Longeuay Arlene McInroy Sharon Powell Julia Richardson
Carol Schuhmann Janine Langford Craig Pencer Debbie Johnson
Joan Donaldson-Yarmey
Dinner at the Casino and Rim Rock Restaurant
Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 pm
Sunshine Club members are invited to attend the Casino for a dinner buffet. The dinner
buffet includes a delicious meat dish, greens, seasonal salads, roasted potatoes,
seasonal vegetables, fresh buns, baked cookies, tea and coffee. Dinner is $15 per
person and includes the buffet, a $5 entertainment coupon, taxes and gratuities.
April’s dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 pm. Sign up and pay for this
dinner NOW at the Sunshine Club office. In an attempt to be as fair as possible to all
members who are eager to go to this dinner, please note: there is a maximum of 2
tickets per person. Registration is open for members only until Friday, April 5 and starting Monday, April
8, registration is available to non-members if there is space available.
Tickets will be issued on a first come, first serve basis and we require payment to be cash only and
exact change. Make sure you come early, to avoid disappointment because tickets for this dinner are
very popular. Registrations cannot be accepted over the phone as payment is required at the time of
registration. This activity always has a long waiting list of people eager to attend. Out of respect for
those people, if you are unable to use your ticket, please return it to the Sunshine Club office so the
next person on the waiting list can participate. Please do not promise your ticket to a friend, as we must
follow the order of the waitlist as people return their tickets. Please note, we will not sell or cannot
accept cancellations after 11:00 am on the day of the dinner as our reservation numbers are confirmed
with the restaurant at that time. Thank you to our Casino Dinner directors - Anne and Gerry Gagnon.
Lobby Wall Display at Echo Centre
The Sunshine Club Painters will be displaying their spring exhibit and showcasing their paintings on the
lobby walls from April 15 -29. We encourage you to please drop by Echo Centre and enjoy their artwork
and support their efforts. We hope you enjoy the display!
New Programs ________________________________
Walking Group - New Program!
Last month we suggested a new program idea – a Walking Group! We are pleased to announce that
nine people have signed up for this program so we are able to proceed with this new activity. We will be
contacting everyone on the list and will work on determining the director and setting this
activity up as a regular program. We will work together with the group to determine the
schedule and provide an update in the May newsletter.
Walking is a very effective form of exercise. It is even more enjoyable when you have
someone to walk with! We are excited to get this program started and we are looking
forward to it becoming one of our regular fitness activities. If you are interested in joining
this new activity, please sign up at the Sunshine Club office or phone 250 720-2505.
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Program Cancellations
Please note the following programs are cancelled due to other bookings, events or holidays:
March 20 & 22 No pickleball
Friday, April 19 All programs cancelled due to Good Friday stat
Monday, April 22 All programs cancelled due to Easter Monday stat
Activity Stop Dates for March:
Whist Tournament Whist tournament has ended and Whist is now on a drop-in basis
Activity Stop Dates for April:
Autoharp Monday, April 15
Beginner Ukulele Friday, April 26
Bowling Monday, April 29
Carpet Bowling Friday, April 12. Drop-in bowling will continue on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Clogging Thursday, April 25
Crib Tournament Monday, April 29
Light Lunch Service Thursday, April 18
Line Dancing Tuesday, April 30
Strummers Thursday, April 18
Ukulele Friday, April 5
Activity Stop Dates for May:
Afternoon Bridge Wednesday, May 15
Computer Lessons Thursday, May 2
Digital Photography Friday, May 10
Mah Jong Thursday, May 23
Painters Group Monday, May 27
Scottish Country Dancing Wednesday, May 8
Table Games Wednesday, May 29
Woodwork Shop Thursday, May 2
Tai Chi Wednesday, May 29. Monday classes will continue until June
TBA
Limber Up
Volleyball
Activity Stop Dates for June:
Hobbies and Crafty Wools Tuesday, June 25
Floor Curling Thursday, June 27. Dates for August are August 13, 15, 20, 22
Pottery Friday, June 28
Quilting Wednesday, June 12
Shimmy Sisters Friday, June 14
Stamp Crafts Wednesday, June 12
Table Games Monday, June 3 & Friday, June 7
Table Tennis Wednesday, June 26. Tuesday and Friday continue through the summer.
Tai Chi Monday, June 24
Writer’s Group Tuesday, June 25
Activities Continuing:
Bridge continues throughout the summer on Tuesdays
Carpet Bowling drop-in continues throughout the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Pickleball continues throughout the summer. See the Pickleball schedule under
“Regular “Programs” in the monthly newsletter
Second Book Club continues throughout the summer on the first Wednesday of each month
Sunshine Garden Club continues throughout the summer - second Wednesday of each month
Table Tennis continues throughout the summer on Tuesdays & Fridays
Turn the Page Book Club continues throughout the summer on the last Thursday of each month
Whist continues throughout the summer on Fridays on a drop-in basis
Painter’s Group – Submitted by Rose Windley
The Sunshine Painters will be hanging pictures in the lobby on April 15. These paintings
will be on the wall for only two weeks. It gives us an opportunity to showcase our latest
paintings. Thank you to everyone who generously donated supplies to the painting
group. As we are currently running out of space in our cupboards we are unable to
accept any more donations until the Fall. If you would like to donate supplies at this time we ask you to
contact the painting group directly during their painting sessions Monday afternoons from 12:15-1:45.
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Turn the Page Book Club – Submitted by Pat & Alexander Miller
"In her long-awaited new book, Laura Hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid
narrative voice she displayed in "Seabiscuit". Telling an unforgettable story of a man's
journey into extremity. "Unbroken" is a testament to the resilience of the human mind,
body, and spirit. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the
Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline,
and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's
bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard to join his surviving crew
friends. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s
name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he'd been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent, breaking into
houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he channelled his defiance into
running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics. When World War II
began, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to a doomed flight on a May
afternoon in 1943. When his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Against all odds,
Zamperini survived, adrift on a foundering life raft with his two friends. Ahead of them lay thousands of
miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even
greater as a POW. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with
ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humour; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or
tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will.
This was a difficult book to read but well written, it is a true story. The author was at great pains to get
the facts correct and did a vast amount of research. The reviews were mixed but largely in awe of
human endurance. Some of us were unable to finish the book due to vivid memories, others it took a
while to read. The ratings were mixed some gave it a really high rating, others not so much. Overall it
was 8 out of 10.
Second Book Club – Submitted by Pauline Rice
Our book selection in February was “Water for Elephants”. Every month we all read the
same book of the month from the library and then discuss it at the following month’s
meeting. The books all take us out of our normal comfort reading zone and we have all
discovered delightful books that we would never have read were it not for the book club.
We have lively discussions which are very enjoyable even if that particular book was not
our favorite. If you love to read, we invite you to join our group. New members and guests
are always welcome. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am in the
Hemlock Room at Echo Centre. For more information, email Pauline Rice at paulinerice88@gmail.com
Bowling Update
We are bowling and having a great time! Our group has grown to 28 people and
more are joining each week. This activity has exceeded our expectations and we
are thrilled with this group as part of the Club. We still have room for new bowlers to
join our activity. We encourage to you sign up and join in the fun and laughter! We
bowl Monday morning starting at 9:30 am at Rainbow Lanes. Bowling is a lot of fun
and provides a great opportunity for exercise, friendship, laughter and smiles! Cal Davies is the
director. The cost is $10 per person each week. This fee is paid directly to the bowling alley each week.
Each Monday, teams will play 3 games during this time. If you are interested in joining this activity,
please show up to the bowling alley on Mondays at 9:30 am to meet with the director, Cal Davies.
Our last day of bowling before the summer break will be Monday, April 29. We will be celebrating our
last day with snacks, refreshments and a fun tournament. Bowling will resume again in September.
Easy Riders Biking Group & Happy Trails Biking Group
Spring is here!! It is time to get outside and breath in the fresh air. We encourage you to join us
and enjoy the great outdoors! The Club has two great biking groups and both would love new
riders to join them. The “Easy Riders” leave every Wednesday at 10:00 am. For more information,
please call the activity director, Bob Hunter at 250 724-0296. “Happy Trails” is led by director
Ron Stephenson. They meet on Fridays at 1:00 pm. If you are interested in the Happy Trails
Biking Group, please contact Ron at 250 723-1903. We encourage you to join us, and if you
are interested in joining either group, we would love to have you!
Kayak and Canoe Group – Submitted by Ron Stephenson
Spring is here and the warmer weather is coming. What a wonderful time of year to get
outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Beginners are welcome and we are happy to
share our knowledge with you. We have some kayaks and canoes available to paddle, if
you want to give the sport a try. This is an amazing activity and we would love to share
it. If you are interested please call Ron Stephenson at 250 723-1903.We encourage you
to come and join us Sundays at 1:00 pm.
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Cribbage Awards Afternoon and Fun Tournament
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: 12:30 pm
Place: Cedar Rooms – Echo Centre
Cost: $4.00 per team (which is $2.00 per person)
Tickets on Sale: NOW in the Sunshine Club office
Last Day of Ticket Sales: Wednesday, April 24
Just a word from the Crib group. We are now in the final stages of our Crib
Tournament and are coming to the end of the season. The last day of the Monday Cribbage
Tournament will be Monday, April 15. The awards will be presented to the winners of the Monday Crib
Tournament on April 29. There will also be six games of crib played for a “fun tournament” after the
awards presentation. Prizes will also be awarded for the “fun tournament”. Refreshments will be served
after the tournament.
Sign up and pay for tickets at the Sunshine Club office. Please register with your partner and pay for
both at the same time. If you don’t have a partner or if you need a partner, please talk to the directors to
see if they know of anyone else needing a partner. The fun tournament on April 29 is open to members
who played in the weekly crib tournament and also to any new members who would like to play in this
one day fun tournament. The last day to get your ticket is Wednesday, April 24. We hope you join us for
this great day – it is going to be a lot of fun! Many thanks to Bill and Marg Groeneveld and Ray Clement
for organizing this special day and for organizing the crib tournament throughout the entire season!
Your ongoing dedication and commitment of time to help ensure this program runs smoothly each week
is greatly appreciated!! Thank you
Sunshine Garden Club – Submitted by Pauline Rice
If gardening is your passion, this is the Club for you! As always we share plant cuttings,
seeds and ideas. Occasionally we invite speakers to share their knowledge. Our most recent
speaker was Nancy Wilson who spoke on how to build and maintain a backyard pond.
Newcomers are welcome whether you are just starting to dig in the dirt or if you are an
experienced gardener. Come to share and to learn. We regularly meet the second
Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, in the Hemlock Room at Echo Centre.
New members and guests are welcome! For more information, email Pauline Rice at
paulinerice88@gmail.com.
Floor Curling – Submitted by Larry Lehtonen
Three teams went to an Oceanside floor curling bonspiel on February 20. The following team came
second in the C Division:
Marilyn Chretien (skip), Jane DeVries, Eva Battaro and Muriel Guldager
Drop-ins and beginners are welcome. There are always people willing to show beginners how to
play the game. All equipment is supplied and it’s an easy game to learn, so drop in on a
Tuesday or Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at Glenwood Centre and give it a try. New
teams are drawn every morning. Start time is 9:45 am but we ask everyone to please arrive
before 9:30 am so that we have time to draw the teams, set up and organize the play. Doors
open at 9:00 am. It is an easy game to learn and participants enjoy the fun and socialization.
Coffee, tea and cookies are available between games for $1.00. During the first part of the
season, we collect .50 cents per person to cover the costs of wax powder, paint and extra
curling time. This collection is typically done for the first couple of months. Floor Curling is a
fun game and one of the Club’s most popular activities. We usually have between 80 – 100
players. It is an easy game to learn and participants enjoy the fun and socialization. Games
end by 12:00 noon. We encourage everyone to come to Glenwood and join in the fun – you
will be glad you did!
Lunch Bunch – Submitted by Barb Atkinson and Norm Taylor
Thursday, April 25 at 12:30 pm at Little Bavaria Restaurant
All Sunshine Club members are invited to enjoy lunch with the “Lunch Bunch” gang.
What a great opportunity to enjoy friends, great conversation and a delicious lunch!!
Each month this group meets to enjoy the company of others and a tasty meal at a
local restaurant. In April we will be going to Little Bavaria Restaurant! It is always a
great group of people and a wonderful time and we hope you join us!
Each month we change our location and we circulate a variety of restaurants throughout the year. We
would love for you to join us!! We all look forward to this social lunch and we think you would too! If
you are interested in joining the Lunch Bunch please phone the Sunshine Club office at 250 720-2505
to sign up. Everyone is responsible for ordering and paying for their own lunch at the restaurant but ask
members to sign up ahead of time so we can confirm the reservation numbers with the restaurant.
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Pottery - The Wonders of Slip? – Submitted by Alanna Miller
We have been exploring the many uses of slips with the guidance of our
amazing mentor Elspeth Watson. Slips are basically coloured clay used to
decorate your creations. She systematically guided us through the process of
understanding the recipe, the ingredients, weighing and measuring, mixing and
then using the slips on our own damp pieces. Each week she showed us
another decorating technique from applying even strips of colour to layering colours and
scraping through them to produce some spectacular designs. The satisfaction of being part of
the whole process was such a treat, particularly for our newer members, of which we have
had quite a few this year. If you were at the craft fair in March you might have seen some of
the earlier fruits of our labour. If you haven't yet visited the pottery room be sure to come by and chat
with us any Tuesday or Friday between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in Pottery Craftroom B. We'll look forward
to welcoming you!
Last Day of the Season for Light Lunch Service – April 18
The last day for the light lunch service will be Thursday, April 18. Thank you to all the
members who come for lunch or coffee and enjoy the services that our volunteers
offer. A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers who help to make the lunch
service a possibility. It takes a lot of volunteers working together to make this program
a success. Thank you to our activity director Kathy Berard for joining our team this year and being such
an incredible addition to our group. We are so grateful for your leadership and we would like to thank
you for all your hard work and efforts! We would also like to thank the purchasers, muffin makers and
kitchen volunteers. Together, you make it happen!! Thank you so much for your time, energy and
dedication. After April 18, our volunteers are going to take some well-deserved time off, so enjoy the
summer break and we hope to see everyone back again in the Fall.
Woodworking Shop Update – Submitted by Ron Rutter
During the recent Craft and Bake Sale, the wooden jar openers were a popular item. There
was a lot of interest and several sold. These openers can be used free hand or mounted
under a cabinet. There are more available and are being sold for $10 each. If you are
interested in purchasing a jar opener, please contact Joe Kozsan at 250 724-1909
The woodworking group is looking for new members and volunteers to participate in the
shop. The Sunshine Club has an amazing woodworking shop! We would like to encourage
new members to come out and enjoy our shop. It is a fully equipped woodwork shop and is
open to all members for a nominal fee of $1.00 per visit to help maintain the blades, saws,
hand tools, etc. All members must supply their own wood. We would love to see more people taking
advantage of this facility. If you are interested in woodworking and have never been to the shop why
not pay us a visit! It is a great place to work on your projects amongst other woodworkers that share
your interest. Participants enjoy sharing their knowledge, exchanging ideas, learning new
skills or helping each other troubleshoot on those more challenging projects. Are you
new to woodworking? Don’t let that stop you. Come out to the shop and start learning.
There are always volunteers there willing to help you get started. If you are interested,
drop by our shop any time to check it out. Our hours of operation are:
Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Please keep in mind that we are all volunteers and if there is no activity we may close up
early. The shop is located in the lounge area of the Industrial Heritage Building (3250 9th Avenue).
Pickleball
Pickleball is going strong with the Sunshine Club. It is one of the most popular activities and many of
our members are having a blast! It is being played regularly at Glenwood Centre and we have a great
turnout each week! There are five courts at Glenwood and there are nets, paddles and balls for anyone
who is interested in joining us. Pickleball is a great, social game and we have a fun, enthusiastic group.
It is a user-friendly sport and is accessible to people of all abilities. We continue to welcome new plays
and we encourage you to drop-in and join the fun. Beginners are always more than welcome. Don’t
worry if you haven’t played before because we are there to help and you will pick up the game in no
time! The schedule is as follows:
Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00 am
Fridays 9:00 – 11:00 am
Please note there will be NO pickleball on March 20 and 22.
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Writing Group – Submitted by Marilyn Bueckert
The Writer’s Group have embarked on a new season of fun and would welcome any new members.
Our motto is “Everyone Has a Story to Tell”, be it a short story, a novel, poetry, a children’s book, an
article or letter to a newspaper, a family history or an excerpt written by someone else that has caught
our eye. We invite you to share your story with us, and join in the very interesting discussions that arise
from our efforts. Our meetings are held on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm t Echo Centre.
Library Cart – Submitted by Carol Weiers
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES NEEDED!!! The Sunshine Club library cart is very popular
and because of its popularity the demand has exceeded the supply. If you have any
books at home that you have read and are ready to pass them along for someone else to enjoy, please
consider donating them to the Sunshine Club library cart. Any donations of newer gently used
books and magazines less than a year old would be greatly appreciated. The library cart
operates on an honour system whereby people are welcome to borrow books and then return
them when they are finished reading them so others can enjoy them also. This is a service
that many people use and we thank you for any contributions you can add to the
library cart.
Table Games – Submitted by Gillian Shearwater
The Table Games group invites you to drop in and join in -- no partner needed! We offer
all kinds of games for fun. Now available on Mondays: Settlers of Catan! Looking for
someone to play your favourite table game? Bring your own game or try any of the games
other members have brought. Selection varies: anything from Backgammon to Scrabble, Dominoes to
Quarto and some you have never seen before. Card games are always on hand too – Rummy, Phase
10, Euchre and more. Come and join us! We play on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00
am – 12:00 noon at Echo Centre in the Pine Room. For more information, please contact our activity
directors, Judy Collins at 250 724-2370 or Gillian Shearwater at 250 724-7293.
Volunteer Corner______________________________
Reminder to Volunteers
It is very important that we maintain our volunteer records accurately. Our volunteers are such an
important part of the Club and we want to ensure they receive the recognition they deserve. Directors
are responsible for providing information as to who their volunteers are in their activity and of any
changes that occur throughout the year. It is very challenging to keep updated information on all of our
volunteers. Please ensure you inform the Sunshine Club office or Shirley Shanks at 250 724-0666 of
any volunteer changes (retirements, additions, position changes etc) as they occur. We want to ensure
our volunteers are being recognized for their contributions. All volunteers should have filled out a blue
“volunteer form” from the Sunshine Club office. If you are a volunteer and haven’t done this, please
complete the form and return it to the office. Thank you for your help with this.
New Volunteers Are Always Welcome
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the Sunshine Club! We are so grateful for their time,
energy and enthusiasm. Volunteering is a great way to feel involved, share your knowledge with others,
stay active and contribute in a meaningful way. We are always looking for new volunteers to join us and
there are many different ways to become involved. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the
Sunshine Club office (250 720-2505) or contact our Volunteer Director, Shirley Shanks at 250 724-
0666. We will work together to find the right fit for you. Together, you really do make a difference!
Friendly Phone Service Update – Submitted by Wendy Stanley
Next Meeting: Monday, March 4 at 10:00 am in in Craftroom “A” downstairs
Just a reminder that our April meeting will be on Monday, April 1 at 10:00 am, downstairs in the
Craft 'A' room once again. Please remember to bring in your used record sheets for March and
any other months you missed. The latest calendar, Master Schedule and new record sheets will
be available. . We hope to see you all there! For any information regarding the Friendly Phone
Service, phone the Sunshine Club Office at 250 720-2505 or Wendy Stanley at 250 723-5285.
Seniors’ Week Update – Submitted by Karen Freethy
Port Alberni will be celebrating its 34th annual Seniors’ Week from June 2 – 8. Each
year will create an organizing committee to help plan and execute the annual Seniors’
Week. If you would like to be involved on the organizing committee and help plan this
special week, please sign up at the Sunshine Club office or call 250 720-2505. Anyone
who signs up will be called soon to confirm the date and time of our first committee meeting Thank you.
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Office Volunteers Meeting
Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 am in the Hemlock Room
The regular office volunteer meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00
am in the Hemlock Room. All volunteers who help in the Sunshine Club office,
including spares are encouraged to please attend the monthly meetings to keep up
to date on Club information. Attendance at these monthly meetings is very
important to the operation of the office so we really hope to see you there!
April’s Volunteer of the Month - Submitted by Shirley Shanks
Congratulations to Hap Ralla for being April’s “Volunteer of the Month”. Hap joined our Club in 1997
and started volunteering in 2009. Hap has been an amazing volunteer as one of the wonderful Tea
Servers, a helper with the Light Lunch Service and also contributor at the Bazaars. We are pleased to
present him with a gift certificate for two for the Light Lunch Service. Thank you Hap for being such a
wonderful, friendly volunteer! We really value your contributions to the Club!
Volunteer Tea Organizing Committee - Submitted by Doreen Bessette
We held our first meeting and we were able to select a theme, determine our decorations
and submit our ideas to Colleen for the invitations, placemats and banners. Jobs were
designated to committee members. We are all working together to help make this tea a
success. Thank you to members who are on our organizing committee for taking the
time to appreciate and acknowledge our wonderful volunteers. Thank you to Doreen
Bessette, Eileen Pettigrew, Margaret Bigelow, Sally Francouer, Muriel Guldager, Marg
Bowen, Jean Woppenkamp, Erma Hopkins and Faye Domovich for planning such a
wonderful afternoon. Your hard work and caring is greatly appreciated! If you are
interested in participating on the committee please contact Karen Freethy at 250 720-
2509 or Doreen Bessette at 250 723-8809. We encourage all Sunshine Club volunteers to
mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 25. It is going to be a wonderful event! Tickets are free and
can be picked up at the Sunshine Club office.
Big Buddy Program Update
We are running a wonderful “Big Buddy” program in conjunction with the Museum and a Grade 1
class from Maquinna School. We had our first two meetings and we have had a lot of fun! We
will meet two more times before the end of the school year from 9:15 – 10:15 am during:
• Wednesday, April 10 at the Museum – we’ll celebrate Easter and Spring together
with books, colouring sheets, a simple activity, refreshments and goodies.
• May meeting date TBA at the Museum – we say farewell to our new friends and
celebrate with a year-end visit. There will be refreshment, goodies, smiles and fun!
An Update On Our Volunteers - Submitted by Shirley Shanks
My sincere thanks to all the volunteers for all your contributions and your dedication to our great Club.
The Sunshine Club has many wonderful volunteers and there are always new updates as people retire,
change positions or new people join our volunteer group. I would like to remind directors and volunteers
to please keep us updated if there are changes to your current position. Below are some of our most
recent volunteer updates:
Diane McGregor is stepping down as co-director of Tables Games and Gillian
Shearwater will be taking over her position. Gillian will be working alongside Judy
Collins as co-director. Thank you ladies for being wonderful volunteers for our
fabulous Club.
Welcome to Larry Duckworth and Charmaine Johnson who have joined the Light
Lunch Service team.
A warm welcome to David Wilson who has taken on the role of co-director and instructor
for the Scottish Country Dancing group. David will be working alongside long-time
volunteer Leslie Holland. Many thanks to both of you.
Easter Bunny Bonanza
The Parks, Recreation and Heritage Department are planning their Easter Bunny
event. This event is extremely popular in our community and well loved by the
children. The Easter Bunny Bonanza is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 from 11:00
am – 1:00 pm at Echo Centre. We are looking for volunteers to help during the
event and we welcome anyone who is interested in getting involved. If you are
available to help, please phone the Sunshine Club office to sign up at 250 720-2505.
Colton Buffie is the event organizer and he will phone all volunteers on the list to provide them more
information and details about the event and your talk to you about your volunteer role.
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Sunshine Club Office Hours – Come In and Visit Us!
The Sunshine Club office is open regularly on Monday – Thursday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
and Fridays from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm except for on statutory holidays. Do you have questions
about a trip or an activity or are interested in volunteer opportunities? Come in and see us,
we are always happy to help!
Sunshine Club Newsletter is Available Online
We would like to remind everyone that the Sunshine Club newsletter is available online and can be
accessed at www.portalberni.ca. First go to ‘Parks, Recreation and Heritage’. Once that screen is
open, then click on “Echo Sunshine Club”. Click on the newsletter link and you can access the
newsletter from your computer. The newsletter and the calendar of events are posted each month.
Welcome New Members
Welcome to the Club! We would like to extend a warm “sunshine” welcome to the following
people who have joined our Club recently:
James Rowley Dave Sanmiya Aurelia Schmor Paul Davis Allan Lowe
Nadia Davis Linda Maskal Christine Lowe Ken Meiklejohn
“Scent Free Zone”
Reminder that the Sunshine Club activities, special events, office, bus trips, etc. are “scent free.” There
are members who are highly allergic and have respiratory sensitivities to smells from perfume,
colognes, lotions, oils, hairspray, etc. so members are encouraged to please refrain from wearing these
scents while attending Sunshine Club activities. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
Craft and Bake Sale Fundraiser Update – Submitted by Karen Freethy
We are pleased to announce that the annual Craft and Bake Sale made a net income of $3,385.55!
Thank you to everyone for your support and donations. The success of this event is due to many
people…. thank you to all those people who generously donated items for the food hampers, craft,
artisans and bake tables. Thank you to those who attended the event and those of you who helped with
the phoning and distribution of posters. I would like to extend a big and special thank you to members
of the Sunshine Club Executive and stall volunteers who organized this event and volunteered their
time and efforts for the good of our Club. Thank you so much.
Congratulations to Draw Winners at the Craft and Bake Sale
Congratulations to the following people who were big winners at the Craft and Bake Sale:
50/50 Draw Winner: Marilyn Lebrecque
Gift Basket Winner: Shirley Smith
Draw Prize Winner: Cathie Baker
Food Hamper Winners:
Peggy Hartman Minnie Burton Ann Levesque Neal Wilson
George Bourassa Ida Prus Ethel Bonnar Roberta Jensen
Francine Michielssen Barb Atkinson Annie H. Lori Viner
Barb Giesbrecht Robin Woods Tina Landsvik Sue
Verna Lea Jim Robertson Sue Blanck
Community Notices ___________________________
Friendly Phone Service Asks - Do You Live Alone? – Submitted by Wendy Stanley
Do you live alone? Would it be a comfort for you or for someone you love to receive a call every
day to ensure their safety and to hear a friendly voice each day? We would like to remind you
that the Friendly Phone Service is available to anyone living alone in the valley who would like
to have a friendly contact each morning, between 8:00 am and 9:30 am. The Friendly Phone
Service program is a free service. This is an amazing program that helps people feel
safe, cared for and comforted.
We want to welcome our latest volunteer, Ken Mieklejohn, who is eager to help in any way he
can. Pam Ashby & Christel Eadie have already started phoning on a regular basis and Pam is
also willing to spare when needed! Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers, they make my job
so much easier. We would like to let the valley know that anyone can volunteer and anyone in
the valley is eligible to be phoned every day if they live alone. We have room for many more clients.
There are pamphlets available in the Sunshine Club office. On the pamphlet there is a registration form
for clients to fill out. You do not have to be a member of the Sunshine Club to receive this service. It is
available to all citizens who live alone. For further information please call the Sunshine Club Office at
250 720-2505 or Wendy Stanley at 250 723-5285.
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Steps to Wellness - Community Health Fair Extravaganza
Thursday, May 2, 5:00 – 7:00 pm indoors at AV Multiplex
Everyone Welcome! Free Admission!
We invite you to join us on Thursday May 2 to Port Alberni’s second annual
Community Health Fair. There will be over 100 exhibitors providing you wellness-
related information. This Community Wellness Extravaganza event will provide a
great opportunity for local health services providers to provide information on their
organization, programs and services. This event will showcase healthy lifestyle
options and products and highlight all the amazing health and wellness services,
products, organizations and business that Port Alberni has to offer!. There will be a vast
variety of exhibitors that will include wellness information from infants to seniors and will cover all
aspects of healthy lifestyle including physical, nutritional, social and mental well-being. We hope you
join us for this great evening! For more information, please call Echo Centre 250 723-2181.
Dementia Seminar
Tuesday, March 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Echo Centre
Dementia. The world brings ups a lot of questions and emotions for all of us. We know it effects the
brain, but what does that mean? If I have noticed changes in myself or someone else, are these
changes normal? Not normal? During this session, you will learn how the brain changes and care
partners will get a deeper understanding of the physical reality and perspective for a person living with
this disease. Through this understanding, we will learn and use different approaches to maintain or
regain the connections and relationships that are so important to all those involved. Join Dianne
McCombie as she shares her passion to enhance life and relationships with those living with brain
change. Diane has been a licensed practical nurse for twelve years and through her interest in
dementia care, she is educating the community about the Positive Approach® methodology, created
and taught by Teepa Snow. She has completed both her independent and coach certificates and is
excited to share this important knowledge with others. In this two hour session, participants will learn
about the affect dementia has on the brain and gain a better appreciation of the impacts of this disease
because… until there’s a cure, there’s care! For more information on Diane, please visit her website at
http://walkingwithdementia.com. If you are interested, please register at the Echo Centre or phone 250
723-2181. The seminar is $17/person on Tuesday, March 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Echo Centre.
Seniors’ Directory – An Excellent Resource!
The Sunshine Club produces a directory of information pertinent to seniors. This is an
excellent resource for seniors! It provides information and references in regards to the
following topics: community care services, cultural groups, death and bereavement,
education, financial assistance and funding, federal tax services, housing benefits and
subsidies, pensions, government representatives, health care and preventative services,
government services, legal resources, meal services, recreation, safety, senior housing,
service groups, support groups, transportation and more. It is extremely useful and the
updated version is available now at the Sunshine Club office for only $5.
Spring Raffle Is Still On – Submitted by Minnie Burton
How would you like to be a little richer! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to
purchase a raffle ticket. The winner will take home a $100 bill and the
second place winner with take home $50! Two chances to win!! Tickets are $2 each and are
on sale now in the Sunshine Club office. Members are encouraged to please sign out a book
of tickets to sell to friends, coworkers, family etc. Tickets can be sold to anyone in the
community. It’s a great way to help contribute to the Club. The winning name will be drawn on
Wednesday, June 5 during the Seniors’ Week Special Events.
2019 Island Lifestyles Coupon Books Are Available
The Island Lifestyle Coupon Books are now available! These books are full of great coupons,
discounts and deals to a wide variety of restaurants, retail stores, golf courses and much more. It is
also a fundraiser for the Sunshine Club! Each book costs $27 (price includes tax). These books are
available to purchase from the Sunshine Club office or Echo front desk. Buying a book gives you an
opportunity to save hundreds of dollars and it is also a great way to support the Sunshine Club! If you
would like to have a look at a book or have any further questions please drop by the Sunshine Club
office. Cheques should be made payable to “Echo Sunshine Club”. Thank you for your support!
May Newsletter Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the May newsletter is April 1. Submissions can be dropped off at the
Sunshine Club office to be put in the “Newsletter File” or contact Karen at 250 720-2509 or email:
Karen_Freethy@portalberni.ca. The May newsletter will be ready to be picked up at Echo Centre on
Tuesday, April 16.
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Timbre! Choir – Anything Goes! – Submitted by Frances Ketteringham
Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 pm at ADSS Theatre
Timbre! Choir and Musical Director, Rosemary Lindsay, presents “Anything Goes”. A little Cole Porter,
a little Celtic, a little Jazz, a little Spiritual, etc. etc. The choir will be joined by Guest Artists – Ken Lister
on Bass, Danielle Marcinek on Piano and Graham Villette on Drums. Tickets will go on sale in late
March from Choir Members, Echo Centre, Rollin Art Centre and Salmonberry’s. Adults/Seniors are $20
and Children and Students (under 18) are $5.
The Barkley Sounds Community Choir Presents “Dance, Love, Sing, Live!”
Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 pm at the ADSS Theatre
We welcome you to “Dance, Love, Sing, Live!”. Under the direction of Michael Villette, with special
guests: Phil's Harmonic String Orchestra, Dennis Olsen Trio, Alberni Valley United Church Handbell
Ensemble and Anne Lewis. Tickets $15.00 each (under 12 are free). Tickets will be available soon at
Echo Centre, Rollin Arts Centre, Choir members and we will also be selling them at the door. DANCE
as though no one is watching you… LOVE as though no one has hurt you… SING as though no one
can hear you… LIVE as though heaven's on earth. Come and enjoy! For more information, please call
Sylvia at 250 723-7185 or Tam at 250 724-4694 or visit our website at www.barkleysounds.ca.
Canadian Council of the Blind, Alberni Chapter – Submitted by Jean Kanngiesser
The Canadian Council of The Blind (CCB) is a support group for the visually impaired and blind. We
meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the basement meeting room of Abbeyfield. Those who
are blind or who have a visual impairment, relatives and friends are welcome. The coffee pot will be on.
For further information call Jean Kanngiesser at 250 724-1282, President Alberni Valley Chapter
Canadian Council of the Blind.
Parkinson’s Support Group – Submitted by Linda Nicklin
Parkinson’s Disease affects people from all walks of life, including those in the limelight: Aldan Alda,
Michael J. Fox, Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt and Muhammad Ali to mention a few. So, keep moving,
that is the key to Parkinson’s - “Move It or Lose It”! And another key factor is to get on the proper
medications as soon as possible to slow the progress. Everyone with PD handles it differently. Don’t let
it get in the way of living. Life is too good. Remember, keep going – the sky is the limit.
Maintain a positive attitude, saying that although you have Parkinson’s –“ Parkinson’s
doesn’t have me”. The next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting is Monday April 1
10:30 am at Smitty’s Restaurant. Join us for coffee. You are welcome to bring a
friend. For more information please call Linda 250-723-3755 or Jan 250-723-8230
55+ BC Games Update – Submitted by Barb Sheare
The 55+ B.C. Games are being held in Kelowna, September 10 - 14 this year. For more
information, visit our website at www.55plusbcgames.org and check to see if your sport is one of the 33
being played at the Games. Some sports have play-downs to qualify and that information will be listed
on the website. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about participation. I can be
reached at shearepin@telus.net or call 250-724-0364.
Patient Voices BC – Submitted by Ryan Sidorchuk
Together, patients and health care partners know best how to improve health care. If you join the
Patient Voices Network, you will be able to participate in projects that aim to make health care better.
Each volunteer opportunity is unique and depends on the needs of a particular project led by a health
care partner. For example, you might sit on a working group, help develop a program or resource, or
share the patient experience with care providers. You will receive training, education and ongoing
support so that you can have a meaningful impact. You can also join as a Friend, to receive news about
the Network and its learning events. If you would like to learn more, please visit the website,
www.PatientVoicesBC.ca.
Alberni District Historical Society – Submitted by Judy Carlson
The next meeting of the Alberni District Historical Society will be in the AV Museum, on Thursday, April
18, at 7:00 pm. It will feature a retrospective on one of the Canadian immigrant groups that make up
our mosaic of peoples. Punjabi people have been in the Alberni Valley for more than 100 years. The
Canadian Census and Leonard Frank photos show early workers living and working on the railway, in
the forests, and in the lumber mills. The first families were established in the 1940s. Most of the
Punjabi Canadian children, born in the 1940s and 50s, left the lumbering industry and went on to further
their studies and find employment elsewhere. While many left the Valley, some stayed here, raising the
next generation of Punjabi Canadians. We are grateful to Leslie Wright for her research and for her
presentation. She will follow the Chand and Sall families from their arrival in Port Alberni to the present
day, with photos and first-hand accounts to bring this part of our history to life. Special guests: Sebo
Chand and Margaret Loyd, who is the daughter Shamir Singh.
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Jane Austen Afternoon Tea – Submitted by Gillian Shearwater
Saturday, April 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 at Alberni Valley United Church
Enjoy a light lunch in the Regency style -- all are welcome! Regency costume is
preferred. There will be live music by the Regency Players and a performance by the
English Country Dancers. Tickets are $15 each. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket
or would like more information, please e-mail: janeaustenfest@gmail.com or call Tricia at
250 913-2111. This is the first event of an ongoing series as we celebrate Jane Austen
throughout the year, brought to you by the Central Vancouver Island Region of JASNA (the
Jane Austen Society of North America). Come out and join other Port Alberni fans of Jane Austen and
the Regency period!
Heritage Place is Looking for Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer to read books to the tenants of Heritage Place? We are looking for a
volunteer to read chapter books to a group of our visually impaired Seniors once a week. Days
available are in the afternoons on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. If you are interested, please
contact Susan, Activities Coordinator for Heritage Place at 250 723-0480 or 250 540-7129.
Volunteers Wanted at Abbeyfield – Submitted by Angel Graitson
Volunteers play a vital role in our facility. It is a great way to be involved, share your knowledge with
others, to stay active and contribute to our seniors in a meaningful way. If you are interested, please
call our office at 250-724-5054.
Volunteers Needed at Fir Park Village & Echo Village
We are seeking volunteers. There are many opportunities available such as specific program
volunteers, one-on-one visitors, bus drivers (class 4, unrestricted), and/or store volunteers. We are
very flexible with volunteer schedule times. If you have a bit of spare time and wish to share it with us,
please call 250 724-6541, extension 253 or email sjhaj@acccs.ca.
Reminder to Pay for Your Newsletter Postage
If you would like to have the monthly newsletter mailed to you each month please contact the
Sunshine Club to set it up. Please bring in cash or cheque to the Sunshine Club office. The
cost of receiving a newsletter starting in April is $9 annually. If you are interested, drop by the
Club office so we can process your request and add your name to the mailing list.
Rollin Art Centre News – Submitted by Melissa Martin
Gallery Exhibits:
March 20 – April 5 Seniors Exhibit – “In Rainbow Gardens” - ...is a community art project created by
the elders of Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) that reflects the diverse cultures
and stories of the residents who reside there.
April 11 – May 3 Gale Cyr and Janice Sheehan showcasing “Branching Out “. Original acrylic &
watercolour paintings on canvas, paper & boards. “Meet and Greet” is on
Saturday April 23, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
“Not Quite A Beginner Watercolour Workshop”: May 4 (10 am – 5 pm) & May 5 (10 am - 4 pm)
Victoria Artist: Joanne Thomson, has designed this workshop for people who have taken a beginner
workshop once or twice and now want to start creating works of their own. The focus will be on
landscapes - forest and water. Cost: $175, bring your own supplies.
Book Donations – Rollin Art Centre Book Sale
Please donate your gently used books for our annual book sale in May. Please drop off all your gently
used books, puzzles, DVD’s and CD’s, in the wooden book bin under the stairs.
A Call To All Artists for Art Exhibit 2020
We are now accepting applications to all visual artists and artist groups to apply to exhibit their work in
our Fine Arts Gallery during 2020. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your own art exhibit or group
exhibit. Application forms are available at the Rollin Art Centre or on our website. Deadline is April 30,
Solstice Arts Festival – Day with the Arts – June 14 & 15
We are looking for interested artists for this year’s Solstice Arts Festival, Two options are available.
• Table rentals at the Rollin Arts Centre - Table rentals are $60 for the two days
• Gallery or studio for our Days with the Arts self-guided tour - Cost $45. – Deadline April 15
Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, located at 3061 - 8th Avenue. Admission is
by donation. Phone: 250 724-3412, www.portalberniarts.com, http://www.facebook.com/rollinartcentre.
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Volunteer Income Tax Program
This program is offered to anyone with low income (maximum gross income $25,000 for an individual or
$35,000 for a couple). Available session times are between 9:00 – 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 3:00 pm on:
♦ Mondays, March 25 & April 1, 8, 15, 29 & Tuesday, April 23
All sessions are held at Echo Centre. People are asked to please take a number off the coffee table in
the lobby, have a seat and wait for your number to be called. There are only a few volunteers helping
with the program, so they ask for your patience – the volunteers will do their best. The first couple of
weeks are always the busiest, so if you don’t want to wait so long, it would be wise to come later in the
month. Please have all your forms with you before coming to get your tax forms filled out. It is also
helpful to bring your last year’s form if possible. If you need more information, call the Volunteer Income
Tax Coordinator, Ed Surry at 250 723-9978.
Toilet Paper Rolls Wanted for Children’s Programs
We are collecting empty toilet paper rolls for our summer programs. Please drop off clean, empty toilet
paper rolls to the Sunshine Club office. Please remove all the toilet paper from the rolls before you
submit them to the Club. Thank you.
Bus Trips ____________________________________
Upcoming Trips
If you are interested in the following trips and would like to sign up or learn more about it, please phone
the Sunshine Club office at 250 720-2505.
Elegant Ireland – Collette Travel
Trip Date: April 10 - 19, 2019
Cost: Single: $6,724 Double: $5,309
**There is still room to take part in this trip to Ireland!! This is a great trip geared for seniors with
many choices of outings! Visit Cathy Ferster at Twin Travel for the details!
Costs include round trip air from Vancouver, hotel transfers & 12 meals (Not included - insurance, flight
from Nanaimo) *Reminder – payment for this trip is due at Twin Travel. We are looking forward to a
great trip! We will start off with 3 days in Dublin. Highlights include Irish Night, Kilkenny, Castlemartyr
Resort, Killarney, cliffs of Moher. Choose to take planned tours or explore some of the sights
independently.
Robert Held Art Glass Blowing
Date: May 10, 2019
Cost $72 (includes transportation, lunch & gratuities)
Depart 9:45 am
Arrive Home 3:00 pm.
Pay Date April 23, 9:00 - 10:00 am
Travel to the Robert Held Art Glass Studio in Parksville and see a demonstration of the amazing art of
glass blowing. See a glass artist create stunningly, beautiful glass art. Then take time to browse the
shop and enjoy the vivid splashes of colour. A leisurely lunch to follow.
Karen’s Korner________________________________
April’s Challenge
For this challenge, how many words can you make out of the phrase below:
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
March’s Answers
rmealde emerald kscmorohs shamrocks
scovelr clovers lfrekloo folklore
mreiklci limerick lrnbaye blarney
daerinl ireland olgd gold
eulhncpare leprechaun gadnicn dancing
ehtveennets seventeeth rgnee green
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