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Newsletter - September 2021
REGINA SENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTRE
OPENING SOON
Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre will reopen
its doors in full on September 1st.
Follow us on Facebook and check the next month
newsletter for more details.
RSCC EARLY BIRD MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE
SEPT 1ST - OCT 31, 2021
2404 Elphinstone St. Regina, SK, S4T 7S7
Phone: 306-359-3847 / Fax: 306-539-3881 www.reginaseniorcitizenscentre.ca
2134 Winnipeg St. Regina, SK, S4P 3X6
Phone: 306-525-2154 / Fax: 306-525-2155
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House Committee Meeting
E V E R YO N E I N V I T E D
We invite our members to join us for the House Committee
Meeting as we will be re-establishing our programs at both centres.
The meeting will take place in the Auditorium at our Winnipeg St.
location on September 2nd, at 10:00am.
RSCC PARKING LOT NOTICE
As of Aug 23,2021 RSCC parking lot will be no longer available to
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY STAFF and all parking passes
issued to non-members will be voided.
Members of the Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre are asked to display
their passes when using the parking lot.
Guests are asked to get temporary parking passes at the front desk.
All unauthorized vehicles (without visible passes) will be towed at the
owners expense and subject to issued parking tickets by the city park-
ing enforcement.
Management
The RSCC wishes to thank its Corporate Members…
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P U Z Z L E S & B O O K S G I V E AWAY A N D E XC H A N G E H AV E B E E N
P U T O N H O L D D U E TO C O N TAC TO R ’ S WO R K O N T H E F LO O R
D U R I N G T H E M O N T H O F AU G U S T
Theatre in the Park is an original play offered free of charge in neighbour-
hood parks around Saskatchewan each Summer. Created in response to
a current issue, it’s a fun and thought-provoking performance for people
of all ages. Catchy original music and colourful sets, props and costumes
bring our stories to life.
This year’s offering is a family friendly rock opera about two sides of the
same river. Based on a story by Yvette Nolan, The Other Side of the River
was devised by the Sum Theatre ensemble with original music composi-
tion by Amanda Trapp. The Other Side of the River transports the
audience on a joyful journey to a place they never expected to be.
Tickets: Free; Register
Date & Time:
Regina & Area Performances
• August 1 | Davidson School Football Field (Davidson) | 2pm
• August 2 | Buffalo Meadows Park/Pool (North Central – Regina) | 2pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
• August 3 | Elsie Dorsey Park (Whitmore Park – Regina) | 5:30pm, 7:30pm **ASL Performances**
• August 4 | Thomson Community School Playground (Heritage – Regina) | 5:30pm, 7:30pm
**ASL Performance**
• August 5 | Fairchild Park (Harbour Landing – Regina) | 5:30pm, 7:30pm
• August 6 | Dixon Park (Indian Head) | 5:30pm, 7:30pm
• August 8 I Glencairn Park (Dewdney East Community Association- Regina – CLOSING) | 5:30pm, 7:30pm
The RSCC wishes to thank its Corporate Members…
Intergenerational Senior Care & Living Community
306.559.5545
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Are you downsizing???
The Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre is looking for gently used yard care equipment
for our Senior Home Help Services.
If you would like to donate, please call 306-525-2154 to set up a drop off
or pickup time.
The RSCC wishes to thank its Corporate Members…
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2 Major Considerations To
Consider When Downsizing
By Doug and Judy Robinson
The most common mistake people make when downsizing to a home,
apartment or retirement residence is to make a decision on emotion
and not on two main considerations:
1. What can they afford.
2. What is the lifestyle that would work for them
What is Affordable?
Talk with a financial planner you trust or one who comes recommended
to you. They can look at the present and projected sources of income
and “Crunch the Numbers” for you. Do not take into consideration a future inheritance. Do look at projected
financial commitments as well as health and life expectancy considerations. The “Planner” should be able to
give you a realistic figure of what you can and what you cannot afford.
What Lifestyle Will Work for You?
Take a piece of paper and write down what you would like to do with your time. If there are two people, use
two pieces of paper. Look at the lists. Then number them according to your priorities. A couple should look
at priorities common to both lists.
Some questions to get you started:
Do you want to entertain? If so how? Dinner? Coffee? Cards?
Do you want the peace and quiet of the country?
Do you want or need to be near children or grandchildren?
Do you need to be near a hospital or doctor?
Do you want a pet to live with you?
Sometimes we also write down the things we really DON’T want .
Examples :
I don’t want to be on a busy street.
I don’t want a challenging parking spot in an underground garage.
I don’t want to be dependent on an elevator to get to my suite.
I don’t want to live in a “noisy” building with poor soundproofing.
One thing we have noticed with many clients is that their large furniture often does not fit in their smaller
living space. Some people rush out and purchase or order lots of new furniture and discover that they really
don’t like it once it is in their new place. We suggest shopping around, seeing what is out there but limiting
purchases until you are actually in your new home. Yes, you might need to go ahead and buy a new bed or
sofa or love seat but the end tables might be too big, or too dark or too light. So, get what is essential but
limit the non essentials until you can actually see what will work. We say this because so many of the clients
we have had over the years have been disappointed with some of the premature purchases they have made.
The RSCC wishes to thank its Corporate Members…
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The RSCC Cycling and Walking Program
is back at Elphinstone St. Centre.
To ensure that everyone can exercise in safe
manner this season, all equipment is cleaned and
sanitized after every use, and booking system has
been implemented.
Bicycles and walking sticks are available to sign out
from 9:00—2:00pm Mon - Fri at 2404 Elphinstone St.
A friendly reminder that the RSCC is still closed to the public. Our facility will be open for
washroom access only. Please bring water with you, as you will not be able to fill bottles
at our location.
Bike and walking stick sign out is by appointment.
Please call Adam at 306-359-3847 to book your time slot.
DISC GOLF
Join us on Wednesdays and Fridays
July and August , 9am - 2pm
Our Disc golf demo days on Fridays have been receiving lots of interest. During the month of August,
the course will be available Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2pm.
Each Wednesday and Friday, we are setting up a 9 hole course
in Les Sherman Park, behind our Elphinstone St location.
If you’d like to learn how to disc golf, or care to return for another round;
please contact Adam at 306-369-3847.
Bookings are by appointment and you are able to bring up to 4 members
with you.
A friendly reminder that the RSCC Elphinstone St.
location is closed to the public. Washroom access
is available. Please bring water with you, as you will
not be able to fill bottles at our location.
Please call Adam at 306-359-3847 to book your
spot.
The RSCC wishes to thank its Corporate Members…
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Conspiracy, We Must Stop This
Have you ever noticed that when you're of a certain age,
everything seems uphill from where you are? Stairs are
steeper. Groceries are heavier.
And, everything is farther away. Yesterday I walked to the
corner and I was dumbfounded to discover how long our
street had become!
And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially
the young ones. They speak in whispers all the time! If you
ask them to speak up they just keep repeating themselves,
endlessly mouthing the same silent message until they're
red in the face! What do they think I am, a lip reader?
I also think they are much younger than I was at the
same age.
On the other hand, people my own age are so much older
than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has
aged so much that she didn't even recognize me.
I got to thinking about the poor dear while I was combing
my hair this morning, and in doing so, I glanced at my own
reflection........Well, REALLY NOW ......... even mirrors are
not made the way they used to be!
Another thing, everyone drives so fast today! You're risking
life and limb if you just happen to pull onto the freeway in
front of them. All I can say is, their brakes must wear out
awfully fast, the way I see them screech and swerve in my
rear view mirror.
Clothing manufacturers are less civilized these days. Why
else would they suddenly start labeling a size 10 or 12 dress
as 18 or 20? Do they think no one notices that these things
no longer fit around the waist, hips, thighs, and bosom?
The people who make bathroom scales are pulling the same
prank, but in reverse. Do they think I actually "believe" the
number I see on that dial? HA! I would never let myself weigh
that much! Just who do these people think they're fooling?
DON’T PISS OFF
I'd like to call up someone in authority to report what's going
on-but the telephone! company is in on the conspiracy too: OLD PEOPLE.
they've printed the phone books in such small type that no THE OLDER WE GET,
one could ever find a number in here! THE LESS “LIFE IN PRISON”
All I can do is pass along this warning:
IS A DETERRENT.
Maturity is under attack!
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Note that this did not take into account the cost of
basics, such as spices, and Walmart did not offer an
organic version of half and half.
Dirty Dozen
There are actually many recipes that you can convert
to healthier substitutes to eliminate pesticide-laden
greens and fruits, GMO’s and other processed and
chemical additives. When looking to make the switch
to incorporate more fresh organics into your diet, keep
in mind that there is a list of the Dirty Dozen which
includes the top 12 produce to always buy organic due
IS HEALTHY FOOD REALLY MORE EXPENSIVE?
to the heavy use of pesticides.
BY TIFFANY WINDSOR
This year, the list includes strawberries (with 20
For many of us, the idea of switching to a healthy, different pesticides), spinach, kale, collard, and
organic diet seems out of reach because the perception mustard greens, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches,
is that it’s too expensive. Is that really true? cherries, pears, tomatoes, bell and hot peppers, celery,
It can be difficult to pinpoint the answer because we and tomatoes.
all have different food purchasing habits and budgets You will also find the Clean Fifteen list for those fruits
and family sizes. So, a healthy food that I may think is and veggies that are clean to eat if you can’t find
reasonably priced because it fits into my food budget organic. The Clean15 includes avocados, sweet corn,
may be expensive for others… or is it really? pineapples, onions, papayas, frozen sweet peas,
We Live on Processed Foods eggplant, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kiwifruit,
In researching, I was stunned to read how many cauliflower, mushrooms, honeydew, cantaloupe.
people buy their food from dollar stores. 90 percent Can We Really Eat Healthy and Keep to Our Budget?
of the money Americans spend on food goes to buy Here is a few tips you can follow to keep your grocery
processed foods. bill low while your family eats healthier.
60% of the food Americans eat is not just processed Compare options and pay attention to portion size;
but ultra-processed, which is defined as food products
containing several ingredients that are not traditionally Plan before you shop – keep impulse buying to a
used in cooking. minimum;
Also, besides salt, sugar, oils, and fats, they can include Choose cheaper protein – swap out red meat or fish
artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, and other addi- with lentils for example;
tives used to imitate sensorial qualities of unprocessed Buy in season;
or minimally processed foods. Go frozen when fruits and veggies aren’t in season.
Why the Growing Trend? They’re usually frozen right after they’re picked so they
How can we encourage people to eat healthy? Is it a may actually have more nutrients than “fresh” produce
matter of not having enough time to prepare healthy shipped from far away.
foods? Is it a matter of budget? So, Is Eating Healthy More Expensive?
If budget is an issue, a quick online search shows hun- I think an important question is, of course, how much
dreds of budget-minded recipes: 20 recipes for eating value do you place on your health? If switching from
healthy on a budget, cheap healthy meals, budget din- processed foods to more natural and organic foods,
ners, and cheap heart-healthy dinner ideas. and budget has been stopping you in the past, the best
My Own Experiment way to start is to take baby steps.
I did a little test on the cost of an Instant Pot Creamy Start this week by picking two items in your shopping
Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe. Going online to list that you can 1) either eliminate because they are
WalMart.com, I sourced all the ingredients in organic unhealthy and processed-laden snacks, or 2) you can
and came up with soup, side salad, and bread at $4.25 switch to the healthier, organic option.
per serving.
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Here’s what you’ll need to make these easy stuffed
peppers:
• Red bell peppers
• Black beans – Use canned, or cook your own.
• Sweet corn – If fresh sweet corn’s in season, make
sure to use it here. The sweet, crispy kernels contrast
perfectly with the creamy beans and tender rice.
Thawed frozen corn will work here too.
• Cooked rice - White jasmine rice, but long
grain brown rice would also be delicious.
• Lime – Use both the juice and the zest to pack the
filling with bright, zesty flavor.
• Garlic and scallions – They add sharp, savory depth
of flavor.
• Cumin, coriander, and cayenne – This filling is super
This VEGETARIAN STUFFED PEPPERS simple, but thanks to these three spices, it’s still bold
recipe is simple to make! and complex.
Here’s how it goes: • Jalapeños – For heat! Mix diced jalapeños into the
First, pre-bake the peppers. Slice them in half filling before baking the peppers.
lengthwise and remove the seeds and mem- • Cilantro – It makes these hearty stuffed peppers feel
branes. Place them cut-side-up in a baking dish light and fresh, and it highlights the aromatic cumin,
or on a baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil, coriander, and cayenne.
and sprinkle them with salt. Bake for 10 minutes • White cheddar cheese – Who doesn’t love brown,
at 450°, until they’re starting to soften. Tip out bubbly cheese on top of stuffed bell peppers?!
any liquid that pools inside of the peppers, and
set them aside.
Meanwhile, make the filling. Combine the lime juice and zest, spices, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño,
salt, and olive oil at the bottom of a large bowl.
Fold in the rice, black beans, and corn, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Then, stuff the peppers, and bake again! Pile in the filling, making sure to tuck it into the pepper’s
nooks and crannies. Sprinkle them with the shredded cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes
at 450°, or broil for 2-5 minutes, until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
Allow the peppers to cool slightly, and dig in!
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RSCC offers a range of services at a cost you can afford.
Call Cindy for details at 306-525-2154
or visit us @ www.reginaseniorcitizenscentre.ca
Home Help Services
Yard and Lawn Maintenance General Housekeeping
Lawn cutting is provided on Scheduled times are based on your availabil-
a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly ity and you will have the same housekeeper
or on one-time basis. each time. We clean on a weekly, bi-weekly,
or a monthly basis.
Lawn Service includes:
• Lawn cutting General housekeeping duties include:
• Trim grass around edges of yard, trees • Thoroughly clean kitchens and
and sidewalks bathrooms
• Sweep driveways • Dust furniture, doors, doorways
and baseboards
Yard Services include:
• Vacuum furniture & carpets
• Rake leaves
• Clean eaves-troughs • Wash floors
• Wash outside windows • Laundry & bedding
• Yard cleanup
• Trim tree branches
...and much more
• Tree banding
• Snow removal
The RSCC wishes to thank its Sponsors and Corporate Members…
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