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OGDEN HOUSE 50+
ACTIVITY CLUB
JANUARY
OGDEN HOUSE 50 + ACTIVITY CLUB FAX # 403-279-1009 PHONE: 403-279-2003
2102 – 69th Avenue S.E., WWW.ogden50plus.org CALGARY, AB T2C 3Y4
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BOARD EXECUTIVE 2020
VISION STATEMENT
CHAIR Dave Swanson We are an organiza=on that gives
1ST VICE Mike Gale purpose to our lives by keeping
2ND VICE Brenda Oswald
us involved socially, emo=onally,
TREASURER Marjorie Irwin
SECRETARY Julie2e Hachey physically and intellectually.
DIRECTORS Carol Finlay
Debbie Larocque
Darlene Bowser
Duane Bumstead CENTER HOURS
Bill Chepil CENTER IS CLOSED
Dan MacLellan
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
STAFF & PHONE EXTENSIONS (403) 279-2003
ED #5 Renata Michalski renata@ogden50plus.org
BOOKKEEPER #1 Ti=ana Vanciu ==ana@ogden50plus.org
PROGRAMS & HOUSEKEEPING #2 Erika Rodríguez erika@ogden50plus.org
FILLING THE GAP #4 Sonia Provenzano sonia@ogden50plus.org
MOW/SNOW #3 Rick Sco2 rick@ogden50plus.org
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
POLICE 403-266-1234
FIRE 403-269-0442
BUS ROUTE INFO 403-262-1000
OGDEN HOUSE 403-279-2003
MOW/SNOW 403-236-8139
DISTRESS CENTER 403-266-4357
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CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 2020
Thank you for all your dona=ons. They have been greatly appreciated! We were able to put together very nice food ham-
pers in spite of cutbacks due to COVID. I received very nice comments from people that have received them. They were
very grateful and a few have said it was the best hamper they ever received and the items were just what they needed.
It warms my heart that I had your support to make these seniors’ Christmas a happy one!
A big thanks to Dave and Darleen for all their help!
Merry Christmas and stay safe and healthy!
Sonia Provenzano
Filling the Gap Coordinator
Here are some pictures from Saturdays Hamper delivery. We had 8 teams of two delivering 26 hampers, plus a few helpers in
the centre.
It was a beau=ful day and everything went well. The seniors that received hampers were very happy and very thankful. Sev-
eral said they were the best hampers they have ever received. I will list their names in my report, which I will work on over
the weekend. What a great staff and group of Volunteers we have. Thank you to all.
Hampers included a ham, potatoes, onions, carrots, cucumber, le2uce, bread, milk, bu2er, eggs, bananas, cheese, apples,
cupcakes, a giI card plus a large box of assorted dry goods and a Christmas present.
THANK YOU to those who helped pull this off.
Have a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Hopefully next year will be be2er.
Cheers Dave
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE
Hello everyone,
In this New Year I am wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and abundant 2021!
I hope that you spent Christmas with your relatives and in a family atmosphere.
2020 was not the best year and I could write and write about it, but that is the past and not worth mentioning.
I would like to thank everyone for their spiritual and financial support, for your help in preparing and cooking lunches and din-
ners, in delivering these meals, for helping to disinfect the club, wash dirty cloths and kitchen aprons. Thank you for your help
with filing minutes and scanning. Thanks to this help I was able to create electronic files, which are more secure than keeping
such important documents in the garage.
Thank you very much for your help with the preparation of Christmas Hampers under Sonia's supervision - great job. We re-
ceived many thank-you calls. The seniors were very grateful for this generosity. But all this, is thanks to you, dear members,
and sponsors because without you, we would not be able to do it. Thank you very much, Jodi, from Crave Cookies & Cup-
cakes, Safeway staff, Jewish Center and Rocky Mountain Church of Christ. These organizations made the Christmas hampers
very special. I do not want to mention names because there are so many, and I would not like to omit anyone.
In 2020, from April to December, we served over 2,400 lunches for free: all thanks to United Way financial help. Thanks to
these funds we were able to do something beautiful for our vulnerable seniors.
Thank you very much to my colleagues for the great work they do. I can count on each of you and it is my great privilege that I
can be part of such a nice team.
Please stay healthy, safe and happy. We, as a strong community can achieve this together.
To everyone born in January, I wish you good health, love, peace, happiness and joy.
Happy New Year!
Renata Michalski
FOLLOWING THE ALBERTA HEALTH GUIDELINES AND NEW RESTRICTIONS,
THE CENTER IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
We have some programs through ZOOM online (Yoga, Fit to Age, Ladies Coffee, Men's Coffee,
Happy Hours).
Thanks for your understanding.
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New Year and thanks to all our supporters we can con=nue with our
FREE LUNCH PROGRAM once a month. On January 6th enjoy a deli-
cious and healthy Bean and Ham Soup Gluten Free.
Our TGIF Dinner to Go will be on January 29.
“Delicious cabbage rolls with sausages and roasted baby potatoes. Mixed veggie
salad and an amazing TiBana’s vanilla slice cake”
For only $15.00 dinner will be delivered to your home or ready for pick up.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
January 2021 – HAPPY NEW YEAR and Good Bye 2020.
Hopefully 2021 will be a much be2er year than 2020. We closed, we opened, we opened some more then we shut
down. Hopefully in the New Year we will be able to reopen. All renova=ons have been completed. The club looks
wonderful. We have had to replace the Hot Water Heater and four of the Furnaces.
I am sure the ghosts of past members are wondering where are all the people who want to come and enjoy this
lovely place. We will be back.
Through the past 10 months we have put out magnificent lunches and wonderful TGIF dinners. Thanks to our Mas-
ter Chef Ti=ana, the staff and volunteers who made this happen.
Thank You to all the volunteers who peeled carrots and potatoes, washed dishes, helped cook and deliver the
lunches and dinners, the list goes on and on. THANK YOU! We could not have done this without you.
We were able to have a few programs run over the summer and they will be back along with others, hopefully
soon.
In July we had a drive through Stampede Breakfast. This was enjoyed by all.
In December, 26 Christmas Hampers were put together and delivered by 8 teams on Saturday December 19 to sen-
iors in the community. Thank you to all those who helped. Thank you to all those who donated to this cause. The
response was tremendous with lots and lots of Thank Yous.
And a SPECIAL THANK YOU to our wonderful Staff who worked diligently to keep things going although the doors
were closed.
We have lost a few members over this past year and we will remember our friends when we reopen.
So, in closing, hopefully you had a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS even though it would have been very quiet. And Lets all
have a Prosperous and HAPPY NEW YEAR. We will overcome this pandemic.
Take Care, Stay Safe, Stay Warm and Stay Strong.
Un=l next month;
Cheers Dave
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JUST FOR FUN
HIDDEN ITEM
Somewhere in the newsle2er we have hidden this image:
December Winner: THIS MONTH’S FIND THE ITEM WINNER
$10.00 GiI Card
Velma Boyer
NAME: ________________________________
Now it’s up to you to find it!
PHONE: _______________________________
When you do, fill out the form and drop it off at Ogden House PAGE & ARTICLE: ______________________
50+ Ac=vity Club or email it to :
erika@ogden50plus.org for a chance to win a $10.00 GiI ______________________________________
Card. _
Important Numbers to Have on Hand
811 – Health Link Nursing Advice
403-266-4357 Senior Connect & Distress Centre
403-705-3250 Elder Abuse Resource Line
211 24 Hour information on community and social services in Calgary
311 City of Calgary
411 Telephone Directory
403-266-1234 Calgary Police Service
911 Emergency
511 – Traveller Information Services
611 – Telus
403– SENIORS 403-736-4677 The Way In Network
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Winter is finally upon us - keep warm inside
Living in a cold house, apartment, or other building can cause hypothermia. If someone you know lives alone, pay
attention to the inside temperature and to whether that person is dressed warmly enough. People who are sick may
have special problems keeping warm. Even if you keep your temperature between 60°F and 65°F, your home or
apartment may not be warm enough to keep you safe. This is a special problem if you live alone because there is no
one else to feel the chilliness of the house or notice if you are having symptoms of hypothermia.
Here are some tips for keeping warm while you're inside:
• Set your heat to at least 68–70°F. To save on heating bills, close off rooms you are not using. Close the vents and
shut the doors in these rooms, and keep the basement door closed. Place a rolled towel in front of all doors to keep
out drafts.
• Make sure your house is not losing heat through windows. Keep your blinds and curtains closed. If you have
gaps around the windows, try using weather stripping or caulking to keep the cold air out.
• Dress warmly on cold days even if you are staying in the house. Throw a blanket over your legs. Wear socks and
slippers.
• When you go to sleep, wear long underwear under your pajamas, and use extra covers. Wear a cap or hat.
• Make sure you eat enough food to keep up your weight. If you do not eat well, you might have less fat under
your skin. Body fat helps you stay warm.
• Alcoholic drinks can make you lose body heat. Drink alcohol moderately if not at all.
Ask family or friends to check on you during cold weather. If a power outage leaves you without heat, try to stay
with a relative or friend.
You may be tempted to warm your room with a space heater. But, some space heaters are fire hazards, and others
can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Some illnesses may make it harder for your body to stay warm.
Thyroid problems can make it hard to maintain a normal body temperature.
Diabetes can keep blood from flowing normally to provide warmth.
Parkinson's disease and arthritis can make it hard to put on more clothes, use a blanket, or get out of the cold.
Memory loss can cause a person to go outside without the right clothing.
Talk with your doctor about your health problems and how to prevent hypothermia as taking some medicines and
not being active also can affect body heat.
What Are the Warning Signs of Hypothermia?
Sometimes it is hard to tell if a person has hypothermia. Look for clues. Is the house very cold? Is the person not
dressed for cold weather? Is the person speaking slower than normal and having trouble keeping his or her balance?
Watch for the signs of hypothermia in yourself, too. You might become confused if your body temperature gets very
low. Talk to your family and friends about the warning signs so they can look out for you.
Early signs of hypothermia:
• Cold feet and hands
• Puffy or swollen face
• Pale skin
• Shivering (in some cases the person with hypothermia does not shiver)
• Slower than normal speech or slurring words
• Acting sleepy
Being angry or confused
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Later signs of hypothermia:
• Moving slowly, trouble walking, or being clumsy
• Stiff and jerky arm or leg movements
• Slow heartbeat
• Slow, shallow breathing
Blacking out or losing consciousness
Call 9-1-1 right away if you think someone has warning signs of hypothermia.
What to do after you call 9-1-1:
• Try to move the person to a warmer place.
• Wrap the person in a warm blanket, towels, or coats—whatever is handy. Even your own
body warmth will help. Lie close, but be gentle.
• Give the person something warm to drink, but avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine, such as
regular coffee.
• Do not rub the person's legs or arms.
• Do not try to warm the person in a bath.
Do not use a heating pad.
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DURING THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AT OGDEN HOUSE WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
Since the Center has been closed we have been in daily contact with members and seniors in the community making
sure they are staying safe and healthy.
We are offering help if you need someone to pick up groceries for you, picking up prescrip=ons, talking to you and also
delivering some great meals prepared by our caring and talented Ti=ana Vanciu with Ogden House Team of staff and
volunteers. The past few days and months they prepared delicious and healthy meals that we are delivering to those in
need for lunch or for the TGIF dinner. Un=l now more than 2200 lunches have been delivered.
Thanks to all the volunteer drivers that help us deliver the dinners to the comfort of your home. Thanks for all
your support geSng TGIF dinners.
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JANUARY 2021
Iryna Zayarny January 1
Frances Nelson January 2
Iris Allen January 10
Sher Kin Wong January 11
Be2y Dancy January 11
Helga Griebel January 20
Brian Poole January 21
Sandy Townshend January 23
Patricia Bumstead January 26
Brian Wann January 27
Michael Nelson January 30
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