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OGDEN HOUSE 50+
ACTIVITY CLUB
JUNE 2021
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
CHAIR Dave Swanson VISION STATEMENT
1ST VICE Mike Gale We are an organiza=on that gives
2ND VICE Vacant purpose to our lives by keeping
TREASURER Marjorie Irwin us involved socially, emo=onally,
SECRETARY Julie3e 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
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR #5 Renata Michalski renata@ogden50plus.org
PROGRAMS & HOUSEKEEPING #2 Erika Rodríguez erika@ogden50plus.org
BOOKKEEPER #1 Sonia Provenzano sonia@ogden50plus.org
MOW/SNOW #3 Rick Sco3 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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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
June 2021 – Happy Father’s Day - Happy Summer - Happy Summer Sols5ce
I am told that VOLUNTEERS HAVE BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
We have been in some form of lockdown for almost fiHeen months, so hopefully we are nearing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Many of us have had our COVID shot(s) and with numbers coming down there is hope we will have a be3er summer. With Stage 1
star=ng on 1 June things are star=ng to open up. Keep up the good work and we could/should have a good summer.
From the NEWS, they say we are entering Storm Season, so if you have a sump pump, please check that it is opera=ng properly. Also,
the city suggests that we have some form of Emergency kit, so that if we have to evacuate, we will be be3er prepared. Check flood-
info@newsle3ers.calgary.ca for more informa=on.
With the COVID lockdown we are not sure how things will proceed with re-opening Ogden House. We at present are not able to have
any “in person mee=ngs”. The Government passed Bill 53, which overrides some bylaws and gives permission to have electronic
mee=ngs. Many of our members do not have email and several more do not have ZOOM capability. This would leave them out of the
loop for an Electronic AGM.
Your Board has agreed that due to the COVID Lockdown and with half of the Board having one more year of their two-year term and
the other half are up for re-elec=on, that we will remain as the Board un=l such =me as we are able to have an in-person Board Mee=ng
and our Annual General Mee=ng. With Ogden House being closed we have very li3le business to transact. If any member strongly op-
poses this, please let us know.
Once a month we receive food hampers from the Jewish Family Services of Calgary. These hampers are delivered to needy seniors in the
community. Also, once a month we get bread from COBS Bakery in Shawnessy. This also goes out to seniors. I would like to THANK all
those who helped deliver this food to our needy seniors. It is muchly appreciated by them.
I would like to THANK all those that submi3ed ar=cles to the Newsle3er about “What I did during the pandemic”. There stories were
very interes=ng.
Darleen Swanson, Margaret Moffat and Darleen Bowser have been busy in the kitchen whipping up another fabulous gastronomic
delight for our TGIF dinner. Hopefully you ordered yours and enjoyed it. And Thank You to those who delivered them.
Erika is working on a podcast from Ogden House. She will have more informa=on on this. Anyone with sugges=ons for seniors in Cal-
gary is welcome. Please let her know.
Thank you to all of our members for their support and to our wonderful staff who have kept things going behind the scenes while we
have been closed.
When we re-open we will have a HUGE Party as well as a celebra=on of life for members we have lost.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all those born in June.
Take Care, Stay Healthy, Stay Safe, Stay Strong and have a great summer. We will overcome this.
Cheers Dave
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE
Welcome everyone,
This month in Alberta, we are celebrating Senior Days from June 7 to 13. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all sen-
iors for being part of our Center, community, valuable citizens and for how much you help at our Center. Thank you to all the
volunteers because it is thanks to you that Ogden House exists. This is your center where everyone is welcome and we are
here to help and support your needs.
Premier Kenney announced that the province will be fully reopened by July 1st. From June 1st, 10 people will be able to meet
outside for coffee again, of course, all regulations must be followed. Let us hope that the number of cases will decrease, and
we will be able to slowly come back to life like before COVID.
To all who were born in June, I wish you full happiness, good health, and abundant love. May God shower you with many
blessings. Happy Birthday with Love!!!
On June 20th we will celebrate Father's Day. I am wishing you happiness and joy on this day, lots of blessings and sunshine for
the coming year.
F riendship - you are a true friend
A ffection - you always display your love for me
T eacher - you have been and still are my best life teacher
H umor - you display and showed me the importance of laughter
E enthusiasm – you are never discouraged; you are always encouraged
R ole model - you are an example for me to follow!
Best Regards,
Renata Michalski
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SILVERSHADES PODCAST beginning June 3, Ogden House will have a weekly podcast available to
all of you. Silver Shades will be released every Thursday at 3 pm. You can find the podcast on the
website silvershades.ca; Spo=fy, Overcast, Apple podcast, Pocket cast and Google podcast.
On this podcast, we will discuss topics of importance to seniors and the community in general.
We will also share stories and connect with seniors in the City. For sugges=ons for what to cover
in the podcast or comments, please refer to the feedback form on the website.
On our first episode “Exploring SilverShades-Ogden House” will be an interview with Renata
Michalski, Execu=ve Director, talking to us about Ogden House and what this organiza=on offers
to Seniors in Calgary.
Please stay tune and support this podcast, we will discuss different topics, have fun and share
experiences with seniors in the community.
h7ps://silvershades.ca
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On June 30th at 1:00 pm we will have our Annual General Mee5ng at Ogden
House Seniors Center (if restric5ons allow).
We invite all members, lunch will be provided at 12:00 pm.
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Our TGIF Dinner to Go will be on June 25.
FATHERS DAY DINNER
Steak, potato salad, steamed vegetables and surprise dessert.
For only $15.00, dinner will be delivered to your home or ready for pick
up.
Please register at 403-279-2003 ext. 2 or by email to:
erika@ogden50plus.org
Are you interested in having your LAWN MOWED? The Mow/Snow
program out of Ogden House offers EXTREMELY REASONABLE
RATES. You do not need to be a senior or belong to the Ogden
House to u=lize this service. We can also do it temporarily if you are
going away. For more informa=on or to arrange a free, no obliga=on
quote, please call 403.236.8139 and ask for Rick.
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GARDENS IN OGDEN
Spring is here
During this season we will be featuring some of the gardens in our community. This =me our dear Chris=ne Hayman shares with us
the pictures of her garden. True inspira=on that gives us hope that everything will be ok. We just need to believe it.
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JUST FOR FUN
HIDDEN ITEM
Somewhere in the newsle3er we have hidden this image:
May Winner: THIS MONTH’S FIND THE ITEM WINNER
$10.00 GiH Card
Thelma Green
NAME: ________________________________
Now it’s up to you to find it!
PHONE: _______________________________
When you do, fill out the form and drop it off PAGE & ARTICLE: ______________________
at Ogden House 50+ Ac=vity Club or email it to :
erika@ogden50plus.org for a chance to win a $10.00 GiH ______________________________________
_
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
11The Housekeeping Program con=nues working and helping seniors. This is a conven-
ient service to help low-income seniors to keep their home clean and safe. Services
can be provided even if you do not qualify for the Government Program. If you do
not qualify, you can s=ll receive the services for a setup rate.
To apply or for more info please contact Erika Rodriguez, Supervisor. (587) 885 1070 press # 1.
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JUNE 2021
Byron K. Goodall June 03
Olga Halmo June 05
Joseph Maloney June 05
Joshua Tsang June 06
Tim Ramsay June 07
Edith Konrad June 08
Brenda Hansen June 11
Maureen Begrie June 11
Bob Schopff June 16
Pramilla Sharma June 18
Dale Cook June 20
Bill Wood June 22
JoAnn Dragland June 23
Garnet Anderson June 26
Amalia Robertson June 29
Lynne Sparrow June 30
Kathy Auger June 30
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