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VoiceForIslandSeniors
FEBRUARY • 2019 Published by The Guardian
Weston Rose (front) and Grant Woodside warm up for a game of 8 ball during the 55+ Winter Games. See page 8.
INSIDE PAGE 7 PAGE 10 PAGE 13
Winter fun Acadian background? Free program
L.E.A.P. to an art exhibit Discover your roots Preserve your memories
2 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • FEBRUARY 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
n CROKINOLE SCORES
OUR YESTERDAYS
ABSTRACTS FROM THE GUARDIAN BY ALMA STEEVES Nicolle. Men: Lawson Lea, Myers, David Younker, Bill
COMPILED BY LINDA HARDING
Crokinole games from Nov- Ewen MacPhail, Richard Hit- Nicolle. 50/50: Lee Murphy.
ember 5th to the 15th were zelberger. 50/50: Phyllis Mac-
inadvertently missed in previ- Swain. November12th at Warren
25 years ago . . . February 2nd 1994 ous issues have been included Grove
Clark Says Court Would Shred MLA Pension. The in this issue. November 8th at Hunter Ladies: Hazel Mackenzie,
luxurious MLA pension plan would be ripped to River Gina Lea, Margaret Wiggin-
shreds if it ever was challenged in the P.E.I. court sys- November 5th at Warren Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, ton. Men: Cyril Harper, Law-
tem, says a former provincial minister of education. Grove Dixie Vickerson, Fluff Mac- son Lea, Robert Weeks. 50/50:
Ladies: Alma Steeves, Mar- Phail. Men: Wendell Jewell, Hazel MacKenzie.
50 years ago . . . February 5th 1969 garet Wigginton, Gina Lea. Doug Neill, Lawson Lea.
Prime Minister is Told Views. Premier Alex Camp- Men: Lawson Lea, Wilfred 50/50: Luther Birt. November 15th at Hunter
bell last night had sharp comments on the absence Smith, Blois Weeks. 50/50: River
of any allocation for the Northumberland Strait Eleanor Holmes. November 9th at Cotton Ladies: Margaret MacKin-
crossing in the federal government’s spending esti- Center ley, Dixie Vickerson, Gloria
mates tabled Tuesday in Ottawa. November 6th at St. Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie Matheson. Men: Richard
Peter’s Circle Club and Gloria Matheson, Mau- Hitzelberger, Wilfred Smith,
75 years ago . . . February 2nd 1944 Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, reen Monaghan, Margaret Wendell Jewell. 50/50: Annie
Islander Promoted to Major. Mrs. R.B. Rogers of Maureen Monaghan, Anne MacKinley. Men: Richard MacPhail.
Upper Prince Street received information yester-
day that her son, Captain Allison Rogers of the West
Nova Scotia Regiment, has recently been promoted VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS
to the rank of Major. Major Rogers enlisted with the
P.E.I. Highlanders at the outbreak of the war and Voice for Island Seniors is the monthly publication of the P.E.I. Senior Citizens’ Federation Inc. It is published on the first Wednesday
went overseas in April 1940. of each month in collaboration with The Guardian, and distributed in The Guardian. Deadline for editorial material is the 15th of the
month preceding publication. Articles should be sent to one of the Editorial Committee members listed below.
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125 years ago . . . February 7th 1894 Linda Jean Nicholson, managing editor (902) 629-6000
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n PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The Snows of February
Greetings from the PEI Senior Cit- February has special days such meant it could be one of the last to we got to know and make friends
izens’ Federa- as Valentine’s be plowed. Our usual place to buy with folks in Morell.
President’s
tion. Day on Febru- supplies was St. Peter’s, about 10 There are many seniors with lots of
We enter into ary 14th. This is a kilometers away. In winter situations stories like this and after we’ve heard
the month of day to remember we had an alternative. The way the predictions on what winter will be
February and Report special people in crow flies meant crossing the ice on like, the only prediction I make is:
in a few days it Don Sanderson some special way St. Peter’s Bay to Morell. It was about “Someday winter will begin and
will be the half- perhaps by giving one-third the distance of going to St. someday winter will end.”
way point of the them a card or a Peter’s. In closing, there will only be one
winter season. This winter season gift or by giving a helping hand. It’s One year in the early 1960s, Febru- February 2019, how we remember it
was extended as it started six weeks a day to show love and affection not ary was a perfect month for weather. is up to us. Have a good month.
earlier than expected. That’s good only to people but also pets, animals, It was possible to cross the bay by
for people who enjoy winter activ- homes, workplaces and other en- automobile every day. That changed Don Sanderson is President of the P.E.I. Senior
Citizens’ Federation Board of Directors. He resides
ities and not so good for others who vironments. There are many places on March 1st when snow storms in Greenwich.
struggle with cold temperatures, in need of some T.L.C. came fast and furious. The road was
slippery conditions and shoveling Monday, February 18th is Islander blocked for days and weeks at a time.
snow. On the bright side, it’s nice to Day, a holiday for P.E. Islanders to We had to take the horse and sleigh
see the extra time of sunlight added enjoy what our province has to offer. or go on foot to Morell, as the snow
each day.
The Seniors’ Federation office has
There will be lots of special events
taking place or you may want to just
banks were so high we were warned
not to touch the electrical lines. Al- SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
been busy finalizing the approved relax and enjoy a winter day on P.E.I. though the winter conditions were
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4 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • FEBRUARY 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
n ISLAND TRAMPS
WALKING AND SNOWSHOE ROUTES
VALLEYFIELD DEMONSTRATION WOODLOT TRAILS
BY FRAZER SMITH
The Valleyfield Demonstration
Woodlot straddles the highway.
The forestry lanes are wide while
the Robbins Trail is a narrow foot-
path.
Well sheltered, this is an ideal spot
for snowshoeing out of the cold wind
once you get off the road. With the
usual mixed woodlot trees you’ll see
a large number of Eastern Hemlocks
on the Robbins Trail.
The largest trees are 100 to 150
years old. You may also see large old
eastern white pine, black spruce, red
spruce, and balsam fir. Allow 1 to 2
hours to get around on snowshoes
on this fairly flat terrain.
An interesting report regarding
the trees in this area, “Old-growth
trees of Prince Edward Island: Sur-
vey of ages for five softwood species
at Valleyfield Demonstration Wood-
lot” can be found at www.madlabsk.
ca/2007-13.pdf
Getting there: Located on Valley- n GET CYBER SAVE
field Road (Route 326), 4.6 km east of
5 Tips for Securing your Webcam
Murray Harbour Road (Route 24) or
6.5 km southwest of Route 4 at Mon-
tague.
For more Island Tramps walking/snowshoeing and BY PUBLIC SAFETY CANADA’S MARC SALTZMAN Following are a few precautions small cover you can close over the
some new bonus Routes visit: www.sites.google. you can take to minimize the odds webcam lens, so be sure you take ad-
com/site/peislandtramps
In case you missed the news, a of this happening: vantage of this when you’re not using
young woman discovered some- it. If your webcam doesn’t have this,
one was spying on her via her web- 1. If you’re using an external web- you can point it to the ceiling until
n CROKINOLE SCORES cam while she was watching a DVD cam – that is, one that plugs into you need it, or place a small piece
movie on her laptop in the bathtub, your computer’s USB port – only of electrical tape on the front of the
BY ALMA STEEVES no less. connect it when you need it. Yes, it webcam – but don’t place it directly
Can this really be true? While it’s can be a pain to remember to plug over the lens or it might damage it.
December 10th at Warren Grove not likely, yes, it’s technically pos- it in whenever you want to Skype or
Ladies: Heidi Hitzelberger, Gloria sible. Facetime with someone, but at least 3. If your laptop or desktop has
Matheson, Alma Steeves. Men: Law- It’s a privacy nightmare to think you’ll know 100 percent you aren’t a built-in webcam, be sure to have
son Lea, Richard Hitzelberger, Dale someone has remotely hijacked been spied on if there’s no camera good computer security software in-
Boswall and Garth Lea. 50/50: Bill your webcam and is watching you in connected. stalled (which you should have any-
Nicolle. front of your computer without your way, of course).
knowledge. 2. Some external cameras have a SEE TIPS, PAGE 5
THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA FEBRUARY 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 5
Recipe corner
n GET CYBER SAVE
Tips
FROM PAGE 4
A good security suite includes CRANBERRY MEATBALLS casserole dish. 1 cup white sugar
antivirus, anti-spyware, a firewall SUBMITTED BY RENA THOMPSON OF In large sauce pan, mix sugar, corn 1 cup molasses
and other tools to keep the bad THE DUNSTAFFNAGE SENIORS’ CLUB starch, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 eggs
guys from getting in. Good web Meatballs: vinegar, water, soy sauce and Wor- 2 tsp. baking soda dissolved into 2
browsers should also notify you 1½ lbs. ground beef chester sauce. Cook on medium heat Tbsp. vinegar
if your webcam is being activated 1 egg, beaten lightly until sauce is thick. Pour over ribs. 1 to ½ tsp. ginger
and you may be prompted to ½ cup breadcrumbs Cover and bake at 350ºF for ½ hour, ½ tsp. cloves
agree. 2 Tbsp. ketchup then uncover and continue baking 1 tsp. salt vanilla
1 Tbsp. onion, grated for ½ hour. This sauce is also good 3 cups flour
4. If you need to have your ½ tsp. salt for meatballs, chicken and other
computer repaired, take it to a ½ tsp. pepper meats. In medium size bowl, combine
trustworthy source or else an ill-in- white sugar with molasses. Mix in
tentioned technician could secretly Sauce: LEATHER BACKS eggs. Add baking soda (dissolved in
SUBMITTED BY ELLEN CAMPBELL vinegar) and vanilla.
install spying software on your PC. 1½ cup cranberry sauce OF THE O’LEARY SENIORS SUNSHINE CLUB
Be certain remote access programs 1 cup barbecue sauce SEE LEATHER BACKS, PAGE 6
aren’t on your laptop or desktop 1 tsp. chili powder
that you didn’t install yourself. If you
find something, immediately un- In large bowl, combine ground Monthly Service Centre Clinics
install it and bring it to a trusted beef, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup,
source. onion, salt, and pepper together
and form into balls. In a skillet, cook
Wednesday, Thursday,
5. Be sure your wireless network meatballs until lightly browned all
February 6th February 21st
has strong security settings and a over. Place in baking dish. In medium 9:00 am − 12:00 pm 10:00 am − 1:00 pm
good password to prevent outsiders size bowl, whisk together cranberry Montague O’Leary
from accessing your Wi-Fi network sauce, barbecue sauce and chili pow- Riverview Manor Health Centre
without your consent. Another tip der. Pour over meatballs. Bake for 20
is to go to the webcam’s settings/op- to 30 minutes at 350ºF. Thursday,
Wednesday,
tions and enable some kind of noti- February 7th
February 27th
fication when it’s being used, such 9:00 am − 12:00 pm
SWEET AND SOUR SPARERIBS
Souris Hospital 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
as a small light that turns on near SUBMITTED BY PHYLLIS WATTS OF THE DUN-
By Appointment Tignish
the webcam or a sound alert – if it STAFFNAGE SENIORS’ CLUB
doesn’t do it already (most will have Health Care Centre
a small light illuminate when acti- Tuesday, By Appointment
3 pounds spare ribs
vated). February 12th
Sauce: 9:00 am − 12:00 pm
n CROKINOLE SCORES
1½ cups white sugar Summerside
2 Tbsp. corn starch Medicine Shoppe
BY ALMA STEEVES
1 tsp. garlic powder
December 11th at St. Peter’s Cir-
cle Club
1 tsp. onion powder
¾ cup vinegar Hearing Aid
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2 Tbsp. soy sauce
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n RECIPE CORNER n GRANDPARENT’S CORNER
Leather backs
FROM PAGE 5
In large bowl, mix together ginger,
Celebrating February
cloves and flour. Add wet ingredients
to dry and blend together. Drop by
We invariably link
February with St. Valen- Jan crafts and activities
around this event
to find under the snow and ice!
For those interested in astrology,
tine’s Day and celebrate you will find endless Aquarius is the sign of the zodiac
spoonfuls on to baking sheets lined
with parchment paper. Add a raisin
accordingly, although King ideas online includ- for those born before February 18th.
I have always felt that ing colouring pages These people are said to be assertive,
to the top of each cookie. Bake at
celebrating love and all for young children possess strong attractive personal-
360ºF for 10 minutes.
its aspects when there and more ambitious ities, and speak their minds. Pisces
(I use a Kitchen Aid to mix all my
isn’t a blossom on a tree nor a blue- puppets and book marks for older covers those born after the middle
ingredients together and can there-
bird in sight explains why we need children. of the month and are said to be eas-
fore add an additional ¼ cup of flour.
chocolate as an antidote! Apart from being the shortest ily led, but compassionate, selfless
I also double pan the baking sheets
St. Valentine was a Christian mar- month of the year, February also has and sympathetic. Although not a
to keep the cookies from getting too
tyr who died on February 14 269 A.D. the distinction of adding an extra follower of Astrology, I have to say
dark.)
and supposedly became the patron day to the month every four years. that our grandson born on February
n CROKINOLE SCORES saint of lovers because he left a fare- Evidently, a year is 365 and almost 6th does exhibit characteristics of a
well note for his jailer’s daughter one quarter days long, so in 1582 typical Aquarian!
BY ALMA STEEVES signed “from your Valentine”! There Pope Gregory included February Since 1956 Canadians have
is, in fact, a lot more to this month 29th every four years in an effort to watched with humorous interest the
December 13th at Hunter River than boxes of chocolate and red adjust this anomaly. Most of us pre- antics of Wiarton Willie, the ground-
Ladies: Margaret MacKinley, Mary paper hearts if you are looking for fer to think of this four-year event hog entrusted with forecasting the
Cousins, Dixie Vickerson. Men: Der- activities to do with your grand- as a day when young ladies (or even duration of wintry weather. If Willie
win MacDonald, Garth Lea, Don ones. not-so-young ladies) could propose and Gary the groundhogs in Ontario
Steeves. 50/50: Gloria Matheson. February has also been designated to a gentleman. Although I have or Brandon Bob in Manitoba or his
Derwin MacDonald scored 900 as Black History Month when our never actually met a lady who used Alberta cousin Balzac Billy pop their
and Margaret MacKinley 860 on a school-age grandkids will explore this date to propose! heads out of their holes on February
two board. the culture, contributions and his- If you or any of your grandchil- 2nd and see their shadows then it’s
tory of black Canadians. dren has a birthday that happens back to the burrow and we can ex-
December 20th at Hunter River Shrove Tuesday (the day before to fall on the 29th of February and pect six more weeks of winter.
Ladies: Jean MacRae, Norma Laird, Ash Wednesday) always coincides you have to wait every four years to There is a great deal more to cele-
Evelyn Smith. Men: Derwin Mac- with the Mardi Gras celebrations in celebrate your actual birth “day,” you brate this month than St. Valen-
Donald Gerard Gill, Cyril Harper. New Orleans. This year the date falls can blame either Julius Caesar or tine’s Day, but however you decide
50/50: David Hunter. at the beginning of March, but if you an earlier Roman King called Numa to enjoy this month remember it is
intend to make Mardi Gras head- Pompilius who lived around 700 B.C. only 28 days and one month closer
December 27th at Hunter River dresses and costumes with your It was his idea to move from a ten to springtime!
Ladies: Mary Cousins, Debbie Birt grand-ones you should really start month to a twelve month annual
Jan King and her husband Roger reside in Hope
and Margaret MacKinley, Glenna in February! A great way to lighten calendar and he needed an even River. She is President of Star of the Sea Seniors’
Harper. Men: Derwin MacDonald, the dark days of winter is by working numbered month for the end of the Club in North Rustico.
Lawson Lea, Cyril Harper. 50/50: with bright colours and sequins. year. As February, at that time, was
Annie MacPhail. February 5th is the date for Chi- the last month in the year he chose
January 3rd at Hunter River
nese New Year and 2019 will be the
year of the Pig. From our time in Van-
this month to have 28 days. If you are
indeed a “leap year baby” 2020 will NEWS.
Ladies: Gloria Matheson, Heidi
Hitzelberger, Margaret MacKinley.
couver, I well remember the colour-
ful processions that wound their
be your next official birthday.
The gemstone for those born this
THERE’S AN
Men: Lawson Lea, Lorne Steven- way through the streets, with lots
of noise, firecrackers and Chinese
month is the Amethyst and the
flower is either the primrose or vio-
APP FOR
son, Ewen MacPhail. 50/50: David
Hunter. dragons. If you would like to create let, both of which might be a bit hard THAT!THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA FEBRUARY 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 7
n DON’T MISS THIS
L.E.A.P. Art Exhibits
The Learning Elders Arts Program • February 22nd (Friday) at 11 a.m. “Art in the Afternoon,” an art
(L.E.A.P.) enables seniors groups a.m. “An Occasion Well Felt,” an art exhibit and open house displaying
and organizations to hire profes- exhibit and open house displaying paintings by local seniors under
sional and semi-professional artists felting art by local seniors under the the instruction of Elaine O’Connor
to teach various disciplines to local direction of artist Lisa Freeman will will be hosted by the Seniors’ Active
seniors. It offers an opportunity for be hosted by the Silver Threads Sen- Living Centre at Bell Aliant Cen-
participants to learn new skills, iors’ Club at 78 Main Street in Souris. tre, UPEI, 550 University Avenue in
discover new talents and connect (Storm date: March 1st.) Charlottetown. (Storm date: March
with other people during the winter • February 27th (Wednesday) at 13th.)
months. 7 p.m. “Cast in Silver,” an art ex- • March 7th (Thursday) at 10 a.m.
“This program has been wonderful hibit and open house displaying “Woodcarving for Seniors,” an art
for both Island seniors and artists,” jewelry by local seniors under the exhibit and open house featuring
says Seniors’ Federation president direction of artist Kimberly Evans woodwork items by local seniors
Don Sanderson. “Fifteen seniors’ will be hosted by the Georgetown under instruction of W. Glen White
groups and organizations received Seniors Group at Georgetown will be hosted by Friendly Circle Sen-
projects this year. They have all been Seniors Building, Complex B in iors Club at Murray Harbour Baptist
very successful. We are very grateful Georgetown. (Storm date: March Church (lower level), 1414 Cape Bear
to the P.E.I. Department of Educa- 6th.) Road in Murray Harbour. (Storm
tion, Early Learning and Culture for • March 5th (Tuesday) at 1 p.m. date: March 14th.)
funding this program.” “Always Stronger Together,” an ex- • March 7th (Thursday) at 1 p.m.
At the conclusion of each project, hibit and open house displaying “Hook Where Your Heart Is,” an art
seniors’ groups host an open house baskets by local seniors under the exhibit and open house featuring
(art show) or final performance to direction of basket weaver Nora Ri- rugs hooked by local seniors under
enable participants to showcase L.E.A.P. instructor Cathy Krolikowski chard will be hosted by the Brack- the guidance of Florence Gibbs will
teaches mosaics at the Good
their art or newly acquired perform- Neigbhourly 50+ Club in Tracadie.
ley Women’s Institute at Brackley be hosted by Le Club des Coeurs
ance talent. Friends and family, or- Community Centre, 14 Union Road Joyeux at Agente de développement
ganization members, community Art exhibits and open houses tak- in Brackley. (Storm date: March communautaire et culturel, 119, ch
leaders, the general public, and the ing place in late February and early 6th.) DeBlois en DeBlois. (Storm date:
media are all invited to attend. March include: • March 6th (Wednesday) at 10 March 14th.)
What’s up at Eptek?
BY NIKKIE GALLANT • February 14th Europe’s Romantic of Eptek provide tea, coffee, and
Book Club Lunchtime Films Inns: England, Scotland and Ireland cookies. There is no charge for the
Members of the Eptek Centre Book This month, see sights from (80 minutes) film presentation, but donations
Club will meet Thursday, February around the world without leaving • February 21st Rick Steves’ Iran are gratefully accepted for refresh-
7th at 7 p.m. to discuss “Me Before the gallery with the Friends of Eptek (56 minutes) ments.
You” by Jojo Moyes. This heartbreak- Lunchtime Films. Films planned for • February 28th The Story of
ingly romantic novel brings to life February are: Yellowstone National Park (65 min- Exhibitions
two people who couldn’t have less • February 7th Around the World utes) The Summerside Art Club exhibit
in common. New members are wel- in 80 Treasures: Japan to China (60 Films begin at noon. Bring a “Transported”
come. minutes) sandwich and join us. The Friends SEE WHAT’S UP, PAGE 88 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • FEBRUARY 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
What’s Up
n RECREATION
FROM PAGE 7 Strong Turnout Expected
for Winter Games
will be on display beginning Feb-
ruary 15th with the official opening
on Sunday, February 24th at 2 p.m.
There is no admission for this event.
Refreshments will be served.
On display in the lobby is Music BY NICHOLAS LONGAPHY
PEI Album Art, featuring the album
cover artwork from this year’s Music This year the Vogue Optical Prov-
PEI awards nominees in categor- incial 55+ Winter Games will be
ies that recognize new recordings. hosted by the City of Charlottetown
Visitors can listen to this year’s nom- and will take place from February
inees as part of the exhibit. 18th to the 23rd. Following a very
successful 2018 summer games, the
The Eptek Art and Culture Centre Games Society board of directors is
is located at 130 Heather Moyse Drive hoping for another strong turnout
on the Summerside waterfront, ad- for the winter games.
jacent to the Harbourfront Theatre “Since the first 55+ Games took
and is open Tuesday through Friday place in Kensington over 20 years
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays noon ago, the games have helped to spread
to 4 p.m. (We will be closed on Feb friendship and promote active living
10th and 17th.) Please note due to among all of its participants,” says
renovations, hours may vary. Admis- 55+ Games Society President Dhuey
sion to the centre is by donation. Our Pratt. “We try to keep the games
Kenny Peters and Shane MacClure (back) and Paul Deveau enjoy a game of
on-site gift shop carries only Island fresh and introduce new events and pickleball during the 55+ Games.
arts and crafts, as well as books on activities.”
local themes. For more information, For the first time the games will in- throughout the day, taking partici- cribbage event follows the lunch at 1
call 902-888-8373 or visit us online clude euchre among its many events. pants from the Red Shores Casino p.m.
at www.peimuseum.com or on Face- “We’ve had a number of people sug- to the Murphy’s Community Centre, The Games will include many
book. gest euchre to us over the past few where a number of events will be popular returning events such as
years and we’re excited to see if this taking place. Curling, Hockey, 8-Ball Pool, Pickle-
event will be successful,” explains Organizers hope the new shuttle ball, 5-Pin Bowling and Auction
n CROKINOLE SCORES service will allow more people to 45. A full schedule of events can be
Pratt.
Also new this year is a shuttle ser- participate in events and attend found online at the 55+ Games web-
BY ALMA STEEVES the celebration luncheon that will site at www.pei55plusgamessociety.
vice. Shuttles are scheduled for the
busiest day of the games, Thursday, be held as a part of the Games. The ca.
January 4th at the Cotton Center luncheon will be held on Thursday The deadline to register for the
February 21st. Participants as far
in Stratford February 21st at noon at Murphy’s games is February 7th. Please note
west as Tignish and as far east as
Ladies: Heidi Hitzelberger, Gloria Community Centre, 200 Richmond that late registrations will not be
Souris can call the 55+ Games of-
Matheson, Linda Lea. Men: Garth Street in Charlottetown. Partici- accepted. For more information
fice and book a seat on a shuttle that
Lea, Lawson Lea, Wilfred Smith. pants are invited to attend the about registering for the 55+ Win-
will take them to Charlottetown for
50/50: Edwina Watts. luncheon social to meet others, ter Games, email pei55plusgames@
the day’s events. Please note there is
limited seating so it is important to learn more about the 55 Plus Games gmail.com or contact the office at
January 7th at Warren Grove Society and take part in game dem- 902-386-6570.
reserve your seat early.
Ladies: Debbie Birt, Alma Steeves, onstrations. Tickets to the luncheon
To assist with parking, a shuttle
Evelyn Smith. Men: Wilfred Smith, are $10 per person and can be pur- Nicholas Longaphy is the Executive Director of the
service in Charlottetown will begin 55+ Games.
Don Steeves, Blois Weeks. 50/50: chased at the time of registration. A
operation at 8:30 a.m. and run
Garth Lea.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA FEBRUARY 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 9
n ASK STEVE
New Year, New Technology
Wow, 2019 is here already and we have the cold tooth in your vehicle), and hands-free operation. aid.
weather to prove There are two versions of this hands free option. If you do decide to take advantage of this
it!
You may be Steve See your hearing health care professional to see
which is best for you.
technology, most manufacturers have an
app which you can download to your smart
wondering what
new and excit- Wong Another way to take advantage of wireless
streaming is from your TV or tablet. This means
phone. This will not only allow you to make volume
adjustments to your ears individually, you can
ing technology you can send the sound directly to your hearing also switch between programs on your hearing
is available this aids. It will improve the clarity of the sound and aids, tell the hearing aid ‘where’ you want to hear,
year to help us can give you some privacy as well. For instance, if and one of the newer features, track your brain
communicate and hear those ‘low talkers’ and one person in the room wants to watch TV (and health. Again, each manufacturer may measure
‘mumblers.’ is wearing hearing aids) and other wants to read different criteria for this so see your hearing care
One such improvement is connectivity with a book, this technology will allow the person to professional to find out if this option is right for
the incorporation of Bluetooth 2.4 GHz technol- turn off the volume on the TV and still hear it you
ogy. This allows you to connect to all your mod- because the sound is being sent directly to their
Steve Wong is a board-certified hearing instrument specialist and co-
ern devices from your hearing aids. Depending hearing aids. The other person can comfortably owner of PEI Hearing Consultants in Charlottetown.
on the manufacturer, you can now stream your read without distraction because the sound
cellphone directly into your hearing aids with- from the TV is off or set very low. The same
out wearing an intermediary device or neck loop. can be performed for tablets, depending on
The benefit is clearer sound, privacy (unlike Blue- the manufacturer of the tablet and hearing
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n DON’T MISS THIS
Discovering Your Acadian Roots
BY GEORGES ARSENAULT ical Committee. Admission is free, 2) à Miscouche et est le seul centre
but donations are appreciated. To de recherche de l’île spécialisé en gé-
Do you have Acadian ancestors in reserve a seat, register on or before néalogie acadienne.
your family tree? Would you like a February 15th by calling 902-432- Le généalogiste et historien Jean
helping hand to guide you through 2880. The storm date for the work- Bernard, qui a publié une série de
the search for your Acadian roots? shop is February 24th. huit volumes intitulée “Généalogie
On Sunday, February 17th a free bi- des familles acadiennes de l’Île-du-
lingual genealogy workshop will be À LA DÉCOUVERTE DE VOS RACINES Prince-Édouard, c.1764-c.1900”, sera
ACADIENNES présent à l’atelier pour expliquer
held at the Acadian Research Centre PAR GEORGES ARSENAULT
of P.E.I. to assist people who are new comment utiliser ses livres dans vos
to Acadian genealogy or have done Avez-vous des ancêtres acadiens recherches.
research but would like some help. dans votre arbre généalogique ? Les participants recevront une
The centre is located at the Acad- Aimeriez-vous avoir un coup de introduction aux dossiers et aux
ian Museum, 23 Main Drive East main pour vous guider dans la re- ressources du centre de recherche
(Route 2) in Miscouche and is the cherche de vos racines acadiennes ? et des bénévoles seront sur
only research centre on the Island Acadian genealogist and historian
Le dimanche 17 février, un atelier place pour offrir une aide indivi-
specializing in Acadian genealogy. Jean Bernard will be presenting at de généalogie bilingue gratuit aura duelle.
Genealogist and historian Jean the Acadian genealogy workshop on lieu au Centre de recherche aca- Cet atelier est organisé par le
February 17th. dien de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard afin Comité historique Sœur Antoinette
Bernard who has published an eight
volume series “Genealogy of Acadian duction to the records and resources d’aider les personnes qui sont nou- DesRoches. L’entrée est gratuite,
Families of Prince Edward Island, of the research centre and volunteers velles en généalogie acadienne ou mais les dons sont appréciés. Pour
c.1764-c.1900” will be at the work- will be on hand to offer individual as- qui ont fait de la recherche mais qui réserver une place, inscrivez-vous au
shop to explain how to use his books sistance. aimeraient obtenir de l’aide. plus tard le 15 février en composant
in your research. This workshop is organized by the Le centre est situé au Musée aca- le 902-432-2880. En cas de tempête,
Participants will be given an intro- Sister Antoinette DesRoches Histor- dien, 23, promenade Main Est (route l’atelier aura lieu le 24 février.
n YOU AND YOUR TAXES
Charitable Donations
BY REVENUE CANADA How do you claim your charitable ber 31 of that year. Step 3:
Did you donate to a charity? You donation tax credit? • Any unclaimed donations Once you have determined the
may be able to claim a charitable do- you made in the last five years, or amount to claim, enter this amount
nation tax credit. Step 1: the last ten years where the dona- on your income tax and benefit
Did you donate to a registered Calculate your charitable dona- tion was a gift of ecologically sensi- return. Make sure you keep your
Canadian charity or other qualified tion tax credit by figuring out the tive land. official donation receipts for six
donee that gives official donation eligible amount of your charitable • Any unclaimed donations years after the end of the tax year
receipts? donations. your spouse or common-law you made a claim in, in case the
You may be eligible for a charit- partner made during the year or CRA asks to see them. If you did your
able donation tax credit that reduces Step 2: in the last five years, or the last taxes late, keep your receipts for six
the amount of tax you may owe to Decide how much you want to ten years where the donation years from the date you submitted
the Canada Revenue Agency claim. In any one tax year, you can was a gift of ecologically sensi- your return.
(CRA). claim: tive land made after February 10, SEE CHARITABLE, PAGE 11
• Donations you made by Decem- 2014.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA FEBRUARY 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 11
Community Noticeboard
n YOU AND YOUR TAXES
Charitable The Voice publishes free community no- 2019 PEI Family Violence Preven- Islanders who could not otherwise afford
tices of interest to seniors. Notices should be tion Week is February 10 to 16. Every them. If you have hearing aids that you
FROM PAGE 10 under 50 words and include the event name, Islander can play a part in preventing and are not using, simply bring them to one
Where do you get an official dona- where and when it will be held, and a contact responding to family violence. Wear of our drop-off locations. This donation
tion receipt? name and number. Purple on Feb. 13 to show your support will help us to change someone’s life by
You get an official donation receipt and participate in activities happening providing the gift of hearing. Drop-off
Make a difference. Are you over 50 throughout the week across the Island. locations include: Murphy’s Pharmacies
from a registered charity or other years of age and looking to make a dif- Activities include Walks in Silence, in Charlottetown, Cornwall, East Roy-
qualified donee. You need an official ference in the life of someone else? The awareness presentations, family activities alty, Kensington, Morell, North Rustico,
receipt to claim a charitable dona- P.E.I. Friendly Visitor Program matches and more. For details visit www.stop- Parkdale, Stratford, Heather Moyse
tion tax credit. volunteers with local seniors for weekly familyviolence.pe.ca/2019campaign Drive in Summerside, Central Street in
one-hour social visits. Matches are based Summerside, Tyne Valley, Wellington
on location, gender, and shared interests. Linking Together, a free all-age and West Royalty; P.E.I. Hearing Con-
Where do you find information We offer free training and support to community building event for LGBTQ2+ sultants, Poly Clinic Building, 199 Graf-
about a charity? our Friendly Visitor volunteers. The next people in PEI will take place at the ton Street, Suite 310, Charlottetown; In
If you want to learn more about orientation for volunteers is in February. Haviland Club, 1 Haviland Street, Char- the Montague area, call Russ at 902-838-
a charity before donating, there are For information about the program or lottetown from 1 to 8 p.m. (Drop in/ 3454; In the Souris area, call Margaret at
different ways to get information. to obtain a volunteer application, contact out welcome.) The day as a whole will 902-854-3114.
program coordinator Beth Constable at run like a community-center-for-a-day.
You can: 902-368-9008 or email peifvp@gmail. There will be workshops, information- Volunteer with the Community
• Contact the charity directly; they com. sharing sessions, hang-out spaces, Volunteer Tax Program. Do you like
are in the best position to give you potluck (with supplemented catered deli- helping people, need experience to add to
information. Pathways to Building an Age- cious food), board games, queer speed- your resume, or simply enjoy doing tax
• Search for the charity in our List friendly and Inclusive Community, a friending, kids activities, trans info panel, returns? Volunteer at a free tax clinic to
series of town hall meetings will be held and much more!! We will post the sched- assist those who have a modest income
of charities or by using the MyCRA from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the following ule of activities once we have the details and simple tax situation. Some experi-
mobile web app. Using the list, locations: Feb. 11th Emerald Community confirmed! For information or questions, ence doing tax returns is helpful, but you
you can find a charity’s registra- Centre (storm date Feb. 13th) and Mon- email communitypc@peersalliance.ca or will be given web-based or in-persons
tion status, contact information, tague Rural Action Centre (storm date call PEERS Alliance at 902-566-2437. training about volunteer responsibilities,
general activities, and financial in- Feb. 27th). These are free public events. taxes, and how to use the tax software.
Light refreshments will be served. For A Ceilidh Concert will be held on To register to become a volunteer, call
formation. information, contact Marcy at 902-303- Sunday, February 24th from 2 to 4 p.m. 1-855-516-4405 or email CVITP.Atl.
• Make an informal information re- 6444 or email agefriendly@gmail.com at the Bonshaw Hall. Special guests: Charlottetown@cra-arc.gc.ca.
quest with the CRA for information David MacKay with Peter Holden, plus
about the charity that is not in the Premiere Toastmasters meets at the local musicians: Herb MacDonald, Phil
List of charities. Royalty Center, 40 Enman Crescent in Pineau and Tony the Troubador. Open
Charlottetown on Wednesdays from 6 to mic, 50/50 draw, homemade cookies and
• Make a formal access to informa- 8 p.m. Guests welcome. For information tea. Accessible for small wheelchairs.
tion request. contact Simonne at Simonne9189@hot- Admission by donation with proceeds to
mail.com or 902-394-0612. benefit ISCA (International Sustainable
What donations can you claim Community Assistance). For information
as a charitable donation tax Speak Easy Toastmasters meets at call 902-675-4093 or visit us on Face-
Community Connections, 701 Water book. Storm date March 3rd.
credit? Street West in Summerside the first and
Donations of property, includ- third Wednesday of each month from 6 P.E.I. Sociable Singles is a non-profit,
ing cash, goods, land, and listed to 8 p.m. Guests welcome. For informa- non-denominational, social group, age 40 EXCELLENCE IS
securities to a registered charity or tion contact Geri at GMacKendrick@ and over. The group provides the separ-
IN YOUR HANDS.
other qualified donee may be eli- gmail.com or 902-859-2456. ated, divorced, widowed, and unmarried
with an opportunity to get out and par- Donate today.
gible for a charitable donation tax Charlottetown Toastmasters ticipate in group and social activities. For
credit. Breakfast Club meets Tuesdays at information call Judy at 902-894-4851 or
Smitty’s Restaurant, University Avenue visit https://sites.google.com/site/peiso-
For more information on charities from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Guests wel- ciablesingles.
and donations, go to the “Giving to come. For information contact Norma at
Norma.Pasatieri@gmail.com or 903-439- The Hear, Hear PEI Program ac-
Charity: Information for Donors” 3396. cepts donations of hearing aids to assist
topic page at www.canada.ca. 1.800.595.2266 | iwkfoundation.org
in its goal of providing hearing aids to12 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • FEBRUARY 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
Seniors’ Federation Club Activities
BY BARBARA YOUNG 64 Belvedere Avenue on Mondays and (door prizes, 50/50, $3) at 1:30 p.m. at 2 p.m.
Thursdays for Bingo at 7:30 p.m. Kensington. Senior Surfers’ Club Munns Road. Eastern Kings Senior
Following are February activities open Charlottetown. Seniors’ Active meets at 25A Garden Drive (beside Kens- Neighbours’ Club meets at the Com-
to all seniors. Clubs may hold additional Living Centre has daily activities at the ington Rink) on the 2nd Monday of each munity Centre, 85 Munns Road the 1st
activities for members only that are not listed Bell Aliant Centre, University of P.E.I., month at 2 p.m. for meeting and guest Wednesday of each month at noon for
here. Visit your local club for a complete 560 University Avenue. For information speaker. Activities: Mondays, exercise pot luck dinner and meeting. Activities:
schedule. Unless otherwise specified, club call 902-628-8388. class ($1) at 1 p.m. Fridays, Crokinole and cards (light lunch,
activities are held at the meeting location. Cornwall and Area 50+ Club meets Kinkora. Maple Leaf Seniors’ Club $2) at 7:30 p.m.; knitting mitts, rug
Visitors and new members at the Cornwall Civic Centre, 11 Corn- meets at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson hooking, shuffleboard, exercise classes
are always welcome. For information contact wall Road. Activities: Tuesdays, Auc- Road the 1st Monday of each month at and wildlife series taking
the Federation office at (902) 368-9008. tion and Crib (brief meetings as needed, 1:30 p.m. Activities: Wednesdays, Fitness place in Feb. For information call 357-
50/50, refreshments, $2) at 1:30 p.m.; for Seniors at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Walking 2947.
Belfast. Selkirk Millennium Club Thursdays, Skip Bo and Bridge ($2) at 1 Group 3 p.m.; Thursdays, Primary Care Murray Harbour. Friendly Circle
meets at the Belfast Recreation Centre, p.m. Clinics 8:30 a.m. to noon (call 902-432- Seniors’ Club meets at the Community
3033 Garfield Road on the 3rd Wednes- Cornwall Seniors’ Alive meets at 2600 for appointment); Walking Group Centre, 27 Park Street the 1st Thursday
day (Feb. 20th) of each month at 2 p.m. Seniors Housing, 51 MacArthur Drive 1 p.m. of each month at 11:45 a.m. for potluck
for meeting and lunch; LEAP continues the 3rd Monday of each month at noon Miscouche. Silver Maple Seniors’ luncheon (bring a dish, $2).
in February. for meeting and potluck. Activities: Club meets in the Seniors Room, Mis- North Rustico. Star of the Sea Sen-
Borden-Carleton Seniors’ Club Thursday, March 7th Foot clinic (every 6 couche Fire Hall, 21 Main Drive East iors’ Club meets at 11 Sunrise Crescent
meets at Seniors Housing Common weeks) at 9 a.m. by appointment only. the 1st Thursday of each month at 1:30 on the last Wednesday of each month at
Room, 190C Howatt Street the 3rd DeBlois. Les Club des Coeurs p.m. for meeting and Bingo. Activities: 1:30 p.m. Activities: Mondays, Clogging
Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Joyeux meets at Le Centre Acadien de Tuesdays, 45s (50/50, cash prizes, $5) at at 1 p.m.; Tuesdays, Choral Group at 10
for meeting, guest speaker/discussion. Prince-Ouest, 119 chemin DeBlois the 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, Crafts at 1:30 pm; a.m., Card party at 7 p.m.; Wednesdays,
Activities: Mondays, cards (door prize, last Tuesday of each 2nd month at 11:30 Fridays, bowling ($7) Credit Union Place Stitch Group at 9:30 a.m.; Thursdays,
50/50, $4) at 7:30 p.m. Borden-Carleton a.m. for meeting and refreshments. Ac- at 1:30 p.m.; LEAP continues in Feb. Hall Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m.
Industrial Park Boardroom; February tivities: Tuesdays, cards (refreshments) at available for rental. O’Leary. Seniors’ Sunshine Club
19th Card Party (Auction 45’s, $7) at 1:30 1 p.m.; LEAP continues in February. Mont-Carmel. Le Club d’âge d’or de meets at the O’Leary Community Centre,
p.m. Borden Legion. Dunstaffnage Seniors’ Club meets Mont assemblée annuelle au Aoyer le 11 Community Street on the 1st Friday
Cambridge. Southern Kings 50+ at the Olde Dunstaffnage School Cen- dimanche 24 février à 15h (3 p.m.) date of each month at 2 p.m. for meeting,
Club meets at the Cambridge Hall, 425 tre, 13539 St. Peters Road. Activities: en cas de tempête: le 3 mars pour as- lunch and cards. Activities: Fridays, Rook
Cambridge Road, Route 17A the 3rd Wednesdays (February 13th and 27th) semblée, souper pot luck, Jeux et 50/50. and cards (lunch, $3) at 7 p.m.; Feb.
Tuesday of each month at noon for Crockinole parties ($4) at 1:30 p.m. Nouveaux membres bienvenus. 16 entertainment by Victor and Cathy
potluck, brief meeting, guest speaker/ East Royalty Seniors’ Club meets at Le Club d’âge d’or de Mont-Carmel Doucette, Alphy and Steven Perry (re-
discussion. Activities: Tuesdays, Yoga Malcolm J. Darrach Community Centre, meets at the Mont-Carmel Seniors Com- freshments, $5) at 2 p.m.
(regular and chair, $8) begins Feb. 4th at 1 Avonlea Drive every Thursday for card plex for their Annual General Meeting Rustico Bay Seniors’ Club meets
6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Cribbage (bever- party (50/50, light lunch, $3) at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 24th at 3 p.m. (storm at 2104 Church Road the 2nd Monday
ages, $6) at 7 p.m.; LEAP continues in Fort Augustus. Shamrock Seniors’ date March 3rd) for meeting, pot luck every other month at 1:30 p.m. Activ-
February. Club meets at 44 Father Brady Lane supper, games and a 50/50. New mem- ities: Mondays, cards ($5) at 7:30 p.m.;
Cardigan. Three Rivers 50+ Club (off Route 21) the first Monday of each bers welcome. Saturday (every 2nd) Dance. Music by
meets at the Cardigan Village Office, month at 1 p.m. for meeting, refresh- Montague 50+ Club meets at the Country Steel (light lunch) from 8 to 11
338 Station Road the 2nd Wednesday of ments and guest speaker. Activities: Montague Legion, 15 Douses Road the p.m. Admission at the door.
each month. February 13 the club will Sundays, men’s cards ($2) at 7 p.m.; 1st Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. St. Peter’s Circle Club meets at 1917
be hosting a Heritage Fair with Dutch Mondays, 45’s (light lunch, $2) at 1 p.m.; for meeting and potluck. Activities: Cardigan Road, Route 2 the 3rd Thurs-
Thompson at All Saints Hall in Cardigan Foot clinic every 2nd month ($25); LEAP Wednesdays, Line Dancing at 9 a.m., day of each month at noon for meeting,
at 1:30 p.m., open to the public. Visit us continues in February. Crafts Group at 10 a.m., Euchre and Crib lunch ($2), and guest speaker. Activities:
on Facebook! Georgetown Seniors’ Group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, cards and games ($2) at 1:30
Charlottetown. Club 64 meets at at 63 Kent Street, Building B the last Morell Legion Seniors’ Club meets p.m.; Tuesdays, Crokinole (snack, $2) at
Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. for at the Morell Fire Hall, 15 Park Street on 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, Progressive 45s
meeting, lunch and Bingo. Activities: the last Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. (lunch, $7) at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, Yoga
HOME VISIT Wednesdays, Prize Bingo (free) at 6 p.m.; for meeting, lunch and entertainment.
Mount Stewart. Lady’s Slipper
($3) at 10 a.m., Ceilidh ($5) at 7:30 p.m.;
2nd Saturday each month, MEWS (Men
FOOT CARE Feb. 27th LEAP Open House at 7 p.m.
(Storm date March 6th). Visit us on Fa- 200 Year Club meets at the Commun- Eating Without Supervision) breakfast
Charlottetown
Foot Care Package cebook! ity Centre, 87 South Main Street the 1st ($5/$6) from 8 to 10 a.m., 3rd Saturday
only $3000 tax incl Kensington. Happy Group Seniors Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. for each month, games night.
Call for appointment
meets at Seniors Housing, 8 Walker meeting, darts and dinner out. Activities:
Coleen Swim 892-0456 Drive the first Tuesday of each month at Tuesdays, exercise class ($2) at 10:30 SEE CLUB, PAGE 13
7379234
or 388-1713 2 p.m. Activities: Saturdays, card party a.m.; Thursdays, exercise class ($2), dartsTHEGUARDIAN.PE.CA FEBRUARY 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 13
Seniors’ Federation Club Activities
month at 1:30 p.m. for meeting, guest 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.; LEAP continues in Feb.
FROM PAGE 12 speaker, dessert. Activities: 2nd Sunday Activities: Mondays, Cribbage at 7 p.m.; Wellington. La Coopérative
Souris. Silver Threads Seniors’ and 3rd Tuesday of the month Ceilidh Tuesdays, Bingo at 1 p.m., Auction 45s d’Hébergement Le Bel Âge meets
Club meets at 78 Main Street the 3rd (light lunch, $5) at 7 p.m.; Mondays, (50/50, door prizes, $2) at 7 p.m.; Wed- at the Common Room, 25 Sunset Drive
Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. Crafts Group at 9:30 a.m.; Carpet Bowl- nesdays, Line Dancing at 1 p.m.; Thurs- the 3rd Monday of each month at 7
Activities: Mondays, card party (50/50, ing 1:30 p.m. (except on meeting day, days, Canasta (free) at 1 p.m., Auction p.m.
jackpot, lunch, $8) at 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, $1.), Auction 45s (50/50 draw, door 45s (50/50, door prize, $2) at 7 p.m.; Feb. West Royalty Seniors’ Club meets at
Bridge (lunch, $4) at 7 p.m.; Thursdays, prizes, $2) at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Auc- 6th and 13th, Ceilidhs (50/50 draw, light the West Royalty Community Centre, 1
Fun Bingo at 1 p.m.; Fridays, card party tion 45s (50/50, door prizes, $2) at 1:30 lunch, $5) at 7:30 p.m. Kirkdale Road on the 1st Monday of each
(prizes, lunch, $1 per corner) at 7 p.m.; p.m., Wednesdays, Line Dancing (by do- Tracadie. Good Neighbourly 50+ month at 1:30 p.m. for meeting, lunch.
Feb. 13th, Valentine’s Ceilidh (open mic, nation) at 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, Bridge Club meets at the Tracadie Community Activities: Tuesdays, Knitting Group at
lunch, $5) at 8 p.m.; Feb. 22nd LEAP (door prizes, lunch, $2) at 1:30 Centre, 148 Station Road the 4th Mon- 9:30 a.m.; Fridays, Auction (50/50, door
open house at 11 am (Storm date March p.m., Cribbage (door prizes, lunch $6) at day of each month at 7 p.m. for meeting, prizes, $2) at 1:30 p.m.
1st). 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, Crokinole at 7:30 guest speaker. Activities: Mondays, Fit- Wheatley River. Club 46 meets the
Stratford. Mayflower Seniors’ Club p.m. ness ($4) at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Yoga last Tuesday of the month at noon. Con-
meets at the Robert Cotton Centre, 57 Summerside. Parkview Seniors’ ($4) at 9:30 a.m.; Cards/45s ($7) at 7:30 tact the Seniors’ Federation for informa-
Bunbury Road the 2nd Monday of each Club meets at 335 Central Street the p.m.; Thursdays, Cardio Fitness ($4) at tion.
n DON’T MISS THIS
The Stories of My Life
Stories of My Life is a free program folks who aren’t interested in writing provided for writing classes and DeBlois (Stories of My Life Scrap-
that provides participants with the full stories, but would like to gather scrapbooks, paper and supplies are booking) mornings on Mondays and
opportunity to record the important and display in a scrapbook their provided for scrapbooking classes. Thursdays beginning March 18th
or memorable stories of their lives in meaningful photographs or mem- Class size is limited and preregistra- (these are 3 hour classes).
written journals or through brief ac- orabilia with brief summaries or tion is required. To register call 902- • Montague 50+ Club (Stories of
counts in scrapbooks. descriptions. These are basic scrap- 368-9008. My Family: Family Tree Scrapbook-
Three courses are available: writ- books with few embellishments and ing) in Montague on Monday and
ing classes, scrapbooking classes, pages focused on stories and photos. The following classes are avail- Friday mornings beginning March
and scrapbooking family tree classes. Scrapbooking family tree classes able in February: 4th.
Most are held twice a week for three help participants to organize and • Stories of My Family: Family Tree • Eastern King Senior Neigh-
weeks with sessions lasting about present several generations of their Scrapbooking bours’ Club in Munn’s Road (Stories
two hours. (This may vary depending known ancestors and other family At the Senior Surfers’ Club in of My Family: Family Tree Scrap-
upon availability of instructor or lo- members into a scrapbook. (Please Kensington on Tuesday and Friday booking) afternoons on Mondays
cation.) note this is not a research class.) afternoons beginning February 5th. and Fridays beginning March 4th.
Writing classes will teach par- Several sheets specifically meant for • Writing the Stories of My Life • Writing the Stories of My Life in
ticipants basic storytelling skills family trees are provided. with instructor Maureen Pendergast. Cambridge with instructor Marian
and help them organize and write This program is funded through In Summerside on Tuesday and Bruce mornings on Mondays and
memorable stories about their a grant from the New Horizons for Thursday mornings beginning Feb- Thursdays.
lives. Seniors Program and is free to par- ruary 12th. • Silver Threads Seniors’ Club
Scrapbooking classes are for those ticipants. Notebooks and pens are • Stories of My Life Scrapbooking in Souris (Stories of My Life Scrap-
At the Royalty Centre in Char- booking), days not yet determined.
lottetown on Tuesday and Wednes- • South Shore 50+ Club in Tryon
day mornings ( from 9:30 to 11:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Dates
a.m.) beginning February 12th. and times not yet determined.
• Writing the Stories of My Life in
Coming in March: Charlottetown. Dates and times
• Le Club des Coeurs Joyeux in not yet determined.You can also read
