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Pembroke 50+ Active Living Centre
42 Renfrew Street, Pembroke ON. K8A 7T6 613-735-1226
Your Centre’s NEWS
LUNCH ‘N LEARN By popular demand Zumba Gold is back!
Certified Zumba Gold instructor Dan Conner
FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 will lead this ZUMBA choreography class
that focuses on balance, range of motion and
12:30 PM
coordination, bringing the elements of
The Retired Teachers of Ontario is an fitness: cardiovascular, muscle conditioning,
organization originally formed to provide flexibility and balance!
services and pension support for educational
The sessions begin Wednesday October 3 at 1
personnel. This organization, RTO, has
p.m. , cost $1. activity fee.
expanded to utilize its many resources for the
benefit of all of the citizens of Ontario. No registration required—just drop-in!
RTO strives to advocate for all senior citizens by Thank you to Dan for his time and talent!
keeping them informed of topics that are of
concern. Once such topic is Elder Abuse.
District 21 Renfrew County has formed a team
that has been trained to make presentations on
Elder Abuse and is please to be able to provide a
presentation for our Centre.
Lunch will be provided, however your must pre- The Centre will be closed Thanksgiving
Monday Oct. 8, 2018 . Regular schedule in
register by Monday October 15; cost $5.00;
effect Tuesday October 9, with the exception
lunch and activity fee included. Everyone
of the Tuesday Oil Painting Class, which
welcome!
will resume Tuesday October 16th. Please
Thank you to the RTO for their presentation and refer to the calendar page for scheduled
the City of Pembroke Rec Department for their activities.
support with this presentation.
The Book Club met and has compiled their list of reading suggestions for September
2018—May 2019. The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30
p.m. Anyone who was unable to meet at the June meeting may bring a book to
recommend at the September meeting . Everyone welcome!
MONTH TITLE AUTHOR GENRE SYNOPSIS
Chairperson
The Space Between Us takes place in present-day
India and centers on two women: Serabai (Sera)
October The Space Thirty Fiction Dubash, an upper-middle-class, Parsi widow, and
Between Us Umrigar her domestic servant of more than twenty years,
Elizabeth B-M Bhima
November Women of the Gail Historical Takes readers back to rural China in 1926, where a
Silk Tsukiyama Fiction group of women forge a sisterhood amidst the
Maralyn Q.
reeling machines that reverberate and clamor in a
vast silk factory from dawn to dusk. The story
weaves the details of "the silk work" and Chinese
village life into a story of courage and strength.
December No Meeting
Proud supporting partner of Pembroke 50+ Active Living Centre’s
“Your Centre’s Newsletter”
You are invited to—
Chartwell Heritage :
Friday October 5, 2018 • 2 p.m.—4 p.m. • Octoberfest Celebration • Trivia, beer tasting and
musical entertainment. RSVP Chartwell Heritage
Chartwell Pinewood :
Fall Leaf Tour & Lunch @ Northfork
Wednesday October 24, 2018 • Costs $20.00/meal •
Please call Holly MacDonald 613-735-4056 Ext. 102 for more information and to reserve
For more information on Chartwell Heritage or Pinewood Retirement properties, please contact:
Cheryl Murphy - Pembroke Heritage 1111 Pembroke St. West ; 613-635-7095
Holly McDonald - Pinewood 1022 Pembroke St East ; 613-775-5007
KRIPALU YOGA with LYNN QI-GONG & YOGA
Professional Level Kripalu Yoga Teacher (2000)
Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher (1992) WITH JASON
Over 25 years teaching experience
THURSDAY A.M.
KRIPALU YOGA & PILATES:
The current session of Qi-Gong at 10 am;
Multi-tiered Beginners to Moderate Level
followed by yoga at 10:30 a.m. will continue to
October 25,
Saturday morning: Kripalu Yoga & Pilates
classes 9-10:30 a.m. Although the session is in progress, you may
Tuesday evening: Kripalu Yoga & Pilates sign up for the remaining weeks at a prorated
classes 5:00-6:30pm. cost or drop-in fee of $10.00/week.
Next 7 week session:
$9.00 fee for registrants
November 1—December 13
Payment by cheque preferred (payable to Lynn
T. Murphy) or cash. Qi-Gong & Yoga $63.00 ;
Register into 4 or more classes per month in Yoga only $56.00
either series (i.e. Tuesday evening) and attend
Cheques payable to Jason Secord.
the other class (i.e. Saturday morning) for only
$1.00 activity fee. The activity fee is applicable
regardless of attendance in primary series. ACTIVE FITNESS 50+
(formerly know as Senior Fitness)
$10 drop-in fee
Schedule
REMINDER: If classes are required to be Tuesday @ 10:15 a.m. led by Judy &/or Mieke
cancelled for unforeseen circumstances at any
Wednesday @ 7:30 a.m. led by Connie Daiken
time of the year, please call the Centre after
8:30 a.m. as the answering machine will Thursday @ 8:45 a.m. led by Judy &/or Mieke
be updated, or visit the Centre's website.
Friday 8:30 a.m.– led by Connie Daiken
Efforts will be made to advise registrants of
cancellation; however, the onus is on members to
update their e-mail address and telephone
number. If you haven’t received a Newsletter
please call office to confirm email address
Members who come to class on a drop-in basis Belly Dancing resumes with a 6 week session
cannot be assured personal notification via October 9 - November 13th; at 11:30 a.m.
telephone. Cost $48.00 (daily activity
Please save SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 for fee included).
2nd ANNUAL YOGA-THON. Plan to bring
Deadline to register is
a friend!
Thursday October 4th; 14
registrations are required for
this activity to proceed.
Diner’s
Delight
Jen will continue to offer the Off to Eganville for our next
Wednesdays 1-on-1 sessions, Diner’s Delight on Wednesday
9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m., beginning October 24 at 5:30 p.m. to the Granary in
October 3, 2018. Pre-registration is Eganville, Ontario .
required by completing and submitting
course registration along with a $5.00 For this outing you will be ordering off the
course fee refundable to you when you menu of which is posted on the kitchen bulletin
attend your appointment. board for your information.
Reservations are limited to 26 people by leaving
your name at the Centre.
f you require a ride or are willing to drive, please
let the office know.
RSVP by Friday October 19th. Don’t be
disappointed, reserve early!
Thank you to EVERYONE who participated in
every (and any) way to make the Centre’s
annual garage sale a huge success!!!!
From facilitating this annual fund raiser;
donations; sorting the treasures during the
summer; getting the flyers out into the
community; the many volunteers on Friday
and Saturday- setting up; sales people; taking LET’S GET-FIT-A-BIT
down and taking away what was left over; and
to all who supported Has resumed the Wednesday morning slot at
this event by 9:30 a.m. , led by Pam Gaudette. Activity fee
purchasing an item and applicable.
in some cases itemS,
THANK YOU, THANK
YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
Everyone deserves a pat
on the back!!!!!
All of the above efforts combined resulted in a
record breaking amount of $2550.00 plus!
Just a note—there are a few items still for sale,
have a look (kitchen and at back entrance) and
make us an offer!
Victoria’s Christmas Dinner
Christmas Tea & Dance 2018
Sunday November 18, 2018
Just a reminder the Centre's Annual
Doors open 1:30 p.m. Christmas Dinner & Dance is scheduled for
Friday December 14 at the Royal Canadian
Cost $15.00/person Legion, Pembroke.
Tickets will be on sale November 1st. Cost
The Centre’s annual Victoria’s Christmas Tea is
$25.00 for members; $30.00 for guests.
scheduled for Sunday Nov. 18, 2018. Would you
When you purchase your ticket, please
be interested in hosting a table?
indicate your choice of entrée; turkey or
Servers are also needed. If you have
roast beef.
an afternoon free let us know!
Doors open 5 p.m., dinner will be served
If you are unfamiliar what is
promptly at 6 p.m. , followed by dancing to
involved, an information sheet is
“Landry & Madill” Deadline to purchase
available at the office. As an option there are
tickets is Wednesday December 5/18.
individuals who will decorate a table however,
hostesses are required for these
tables.
You do not necessarily have to sell
tickets for your the table, simply be
the hostess, as these tickets would be
Do you like to decorate for
sold from the office to the general
public. Christmas? We’ve set aside
Donations of squares, kitchen helpers and servers Friday November 9 beginning
are also needed. Can you help us out? Contact at 12:30 pm to get the Centre
t h e
ready for the Christmas season.
If you could help , please leave
your name at the Office or with
the volunteer on duty.
OTTAWA VALLEY CYCLING
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
ALLIANCE
Ish Theilheimer, Co-chair of the OVCATA will be
presenting an informal workshop at the Centre on
Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
Thank you to those who have responded to
This workshop/talk is to encourage seniors to
host our monthly “Sunday Movie Matinees” so
walk and cycle more and find out what the
this afternoon can continue.
obstacles are to them from doing more of these
things. Mark your calendar for Sunday October 29
@1:30 p.m. for the showing of “Book Club.
The workshop includes a brief talk and
Diane (Diane Keaton) is recently widowed
information on upcoming outdoor activities open
after 40 years of marriage, Vivian (Jane
to the public that seniors may participate in.
Fonda) enjoys her men with no strings
You will be asked to complete a short survey and attached, Sharon (Candice Bergen) is still
the results will be made available to municipal working through her decades-old divorce, and
and county councils in Renfrew County to Carol's (Mary Steenburgen) marriage is in a
promote active participation, identify perceived slump after 35 years. The lives of these four
barriers and provide feedback. lifelong friends are turned upside down after
reading the infamous "50 Shades of Grey,"
catapulting them into a series of outrageous
life choices.
Cost $2.00/members; $3.00/guests—popcorn
and pop included!
The Centre has a wheelchair and Thank you for this months hosts Sheila
walker available in case the needs Moeller and Deb Brown.
arises. Just ask at the office or
volunteer on duty to help you out.
On level 2 there is an AED
(automated external defibrillator) on
the left hand side of the emergency
fire exit. Although various members
make sure the green light is on — if
you pass it just take a glance as well. . . . . is also back for the season! $1. a
If the green light is not on, let the chance or 3 chances for $2.00. Ask the
office know. volunteer on duty or Arlene. More tickets
you have the more chances to win and
greater the pot! Good Luck!
the Chat
Café
Wednesday October 24th
1:30 p.m.
“De-Cluttering”
Presented by Carole Trepanier
“How decluttering can help create
space in your life”
2ND ANNUAL YOGATHON
Carole will present useful tips and resources
SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 to helphelp you clear clutter and organize
your home.
Lynn Murphy will be presenting a
The “chat” will discuss various kinds of
“Yogathon” from 9 a.m.—12 noon in support
clutter for example: nostalgic, freebie and
of our Centre!
buyer’s remorse.
This “yogathon” will be an experience in basic
You are asked to bring one item you are
meditative practices, i.e. breath, walking,
attached to and/or can’t part with. It can be
sound, eating and progressive relaxation.
anything –a photo, book, clothing,
Bring a yoga mat if possible. Pre-registration
decorations, etc. You will be given the
is recommended by leaving a message for
opportunity to share why this means so
Lynn at the Centre’s office, cost is donation
much to you.
based.
Registration is not required prior to this
event; however, pre-registrations is strongly
suggested if you want to reserve a yoga mat.
The yoga postures will be suitable to
newcomers as well as experienced
practitioners. Come for the Yoga workout
and stay for the meditative practices OR join
in at 10:30 a.m. at the scheduled break to
continue with the meditation.
More information is available posted on the
Centre’s bulletin boards. 100% of
proceeds will support our Centre!
Thank you Lynn!
WATERCOLOUR SESSIONS
WITH ADRIANA
Adriana Saba will be offering instructed
Movie Matinee facilitator—DONE!!!! Water Colour lessons beginning Thursday
- and thank you!!!! October 11 from 10 am—3 pm., with a
Carpet Bowling - Still Needed lunch break at 12 noon.
Would you be able to help out with SETTING Registration cost $90.00/8 weeks; daily
UP FOR Carpet Bowling? If you are unsure activity fee applicable.
of what the jobs entail, please contact the
Centre for more information.
OIL PAINTING CLASS
Unfortunately if no one comes forward these REGISTRATION
activities are in jeopardy of being cancelled. Monday’s oil painting session is filled, however
Please give it some there are openings for Tuesday’s class.
thought. We are still The classes are based on $10.00/week and will
optimistic someone will be prorated to the remaining sessions left.
be able to help us out,
Both Monday and Tuesday sessions will end
we’ll keep you posted.
November 5/6th respectively. Please note there
will be no class October 8 or 9th.
Daily activity fee ($2.00) applies when attending.
With activities closely scheduled in the
SAVE YOUR
same activity room, it is asked that you
enter the area 15 minutes prior to the start
RECEIPTS
of your activity. This will allow preparation The Centre is privileged again to participate in
of the are for your activity. Metro’s Receipt Program. When shopping at
Metro and your receipt is $25.00+ (before
Thank you for your cooperation. taxes), please ask for your receipt to be
stamped.
There is a wall file in the main floor kitchen to
drop off receipts.
The Centre, thanks to Lauretta Handke for
tabulating the receipts, realizing a 1% credit of
the total submitted receipts.
This credit is used for purchases of milk, tea,
coffee, kitchen and event supplies. The Centre
thanks Metro Moncion for their continued
support and to all who submit receipts.
Walk in a Hike with Nature
Submitted by Pam Gaudette CHRISTMAS CONCERT
We had a total of seven enthusiastic hikers for TOUR 2018
our hike at Indian Point Petawawa on
September 24th. The weather cooperated, well
TUESDAY NOV. 27, 2018
at least it was sunny. It was cool and windy when Where: Babs Asper Theatre
we started and we were able to sit and eat our National Arts Centre Ottawa, Ontario
lunch while enjoying the view of the river. We’re off to Ottawa for the Good Lovelies
Our next hike is planned for Monday October Christmas Concert. This group of three ladies
22 at 10 am at Shaw Woods. With any luck Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore, and Caroline Brooks
the fall colors will on display for us to admire. – immensely talented vocalists and songwriters
in their own right; however, it’s their voices
Shaw Woods is open to the public and entry is
interwoven in harmony – powerful and pure,
free. The Shaw Woods are a gorgeous nature
organic and inspiring – that elevates the Good
preserve that stretches over 200 hectares and is
Lovelies from impressive to peerless.
managed by Shaw Woods Outdoor Education
Centre. In these woods you will find examples of Over the course of their decade-plus career,
an old growth of maple, beech, and hemlock. they’ve covered plenty of stylistic ground,
adding tinges of pop, roots, jazz, and even hip-
The trails are rated moderate, some narrower
hop to their country folk core at various points.
and more rock strew than others. The trail is
easy to follow as it heads uphill through the Their upcoming collection offers a perfect
forest. We will be hiking the West Side following balance between a more modern production
the Old Growth Trail, The Great Gully Trail and style and the wholesome musical influences
the Pinery Trail. that have made them a household name over
the years.
Need to Know: Washroom facilities are
available. There is ample parking available. Leaving Pembroke at 1 p.m. to St. LAurnet
Please wear appropriate hiking or walking shoes. Shopping Centre, to begin or finish your
Use walking sticks if you need them. Christmas shopping, supper reservations at
Tucker’s Resaturant in the Market, then off to
The length of trails can be up to 5 km.
the performance . Cost $110.00/member–
Directions: 2065 Bulgar Road North Algona transportation, supper and concert tickets
Wilberforce, Shaw Woods, Follow Hwy 41 from included.
Pembroke, turn left onto County Road 9 (Bulgar
Tickets go on sale—
Road) at the north eastern shore of Lake Dore,
Wednesday October 10 @ 9:30 a.m.
go for about 1 km, you will then see the dual
panels for Shaw Woods on the right. Walking will include time at Shopping Centre
and to and from bus to events.
If interested please call the Centre for possible
car-pooling.
www.seniordropin.com Email: seniordropin@nrtco.net
October Daily Activities
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
9 am 7:30 a.m. 7:30 am 8:45 a.m. 8:30 am
Ceramics Darts Active Active Fitness Active
Fitness 50+ 50+ Fitness 50+
10 am 9 am Saturday Kripalu
9:30 am 10 am 9 am Yoga with Lynn
Oil Painting Table Tennis
-Let's get fit Watercolours Hooks, Needles 9—10:30 a.m.
10:30 am 10:15 a.m.
Active Qi-Gong & Patchwork
Line Dancing (resumes
Fitness 50+ September 12) 10:30 am
(new time) 10 am
1 pm -Art Yoga
10 am Discover Tai Chi
Oil Painting
-Darts 1 pm
1 pm 1 pm 1 pm
6 hand Euchre
Bridge Bid Euchre Bunco
“NEW” -
Cribbage
ZUMBA
5 pm GOLD
Kripalu Yoga
ADDITIONAL October ACTIVITIES
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 p.m.
Zumba Gold
begins
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Centre Closed 11:30— 9:30 a.m. 1 pm 9 am—
- OVCATA ticket sale Memoirs Yogathon
- Belly Dancing 2 pm. Bd Mtg
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Deadline to
Reg’n for 1:30 pm 12:30
Lunch ‘n Learn Book Club Lunch ‘n Learn
1 pm Drawing
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
10 am Hike 1:30 pm
Chat Café
5:30 pm
Diner’s
Delight
28 29 30 31
1:30 pm Please refer to the articles in the newsletter for
Movie details on events/activities.
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