1. health and fitness

Vol.4
No. 4
OUR VISION
To provide a positive environment
for enjoyment and personal growth
through community interaction
HAPPENINGS
April
2015
In This Issue
General Information
Page 2
Centre Business
Page 3
Volunteers & Kitchen
Korner
Page 4
Courses & Workshops
Page 5, 6
Guest Speakers & Movies
Page 7
Events, Tournaments
Page 8
Photos
Page 9
Wellness Services
Page 10
Drop-In Activities
Page 12
Operating Hours
1-380 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3X7
Mon./Tue./Wed./Fri./Sat., 8:30am-4:00pm
Telephone: 250-384-6542
Thursday, 8:30am-7:30pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Closed all statutory holidays
www.cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com
© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
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General Information
Message From Your Board of Directors
Greetings! The Board has 4 returning members and 6 new members.
At our first meeting Lisa Mort-Putland, Executive Director of
Volunteer Victoria, led us through an orientation to the Roles and
responsibilities for a Board of a non-profit society. The topics
ranged from legal duties to accountabilities to working as a team.
The Board confirmed the membership of their six
committees and an ad hoc committee. The committees are:
Decorating and Events, Emergency Preparedness, Finance and
Staffing, Kitchen, Marketing and Membership,
Multicultural; the Ad hoc committee is Policy Manual Revision. If
you have knowledge and skills to offer any of these committees,
please advise any of the Executive or Carol. The Executive
Committee are Bev Ruhl, Dale Oakes, Diana Kozinuk and Eleanor
Ward. We need another member for each of Finance and Emergency.
Please consider those committees in particular.
We have started the popular Saturday breakfast again. This will be
a fundraiser for the Centre thanks to the generosity of two of our
Board members: Gillian Tucker and Murray Grant. And, not only
that, but the food has been donated! Costs to the Centre will be
minor - basics such as tea and coffee. The breakfasts will be a trial
until the end of April. So come out and support this project. We do
need another volunteer in the kitchen. Please let Reception know if
you can assist even a little. I know we are all very stretched but even
one day per month would help.
Membership
Membership is open to persons 18+ years. We join together to offer
opportunities to enrich the lives of everyone. We offer an annual
membership for only $50.00 and a monthly membership for $7.00 per
person.
MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE: Invite a new annual member to the
centre and get a $25 gift certificate for Centre activities.
We also accept approved L.I.F.E applicants.
Benefits of Membership Include:
• voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
• a voice in the programming of the Centre
• a reduced fee for participation in Centre activities and events
• rental of Centre facilities and services at NFP rate
• free access to computer lab
We acknowledge the financial support of the
Province of British Columbia
Thank you City of Victoria
for your on-going support!
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Board
Eleanor Ward
President
Bev Ruhl
Vice President
Dale Oakes
Secretary
Diana Kozinuk
Treasurer
Janice Taylor
Director
Caroline Houston
Director
Bud Lum
Director
Murray Grant
Director
Gillian Tucker
Director
Judith Spice
Director
Staff
Carol Turnbull
Administrative Manager
Karen Henry
Program/Volunteer Manager
Gerry Burke
Cook
Christel Morrow
Activity Assistant
Ahmed Hussin
Reception/Activity Assistant
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Centre Business
PUZZLE SALE!
CENTRE HOLIDAY HOURS FOR APRIL
Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday CLOSED
Monday, April 6th - Easter Monday CLOSED
Open regular hours Saturday, April 4th!
We are hosting a puzzle sale from April 20-24th!
Come get great puzzles at discounted prices.
Income Tax Clinic
Need a hand with your taxes? Once again the CSVAC is assisting our Members to file income tax returns
in the convenience of your own Centre. If you are 50+ and unable to complete your income tax and benefit
return by yourself and are unable to pay for assistance, our Community Volunteer Income Tax Program may
be for you. CRA trained volunteers can help low income seniors complete their income tax and benefit return
providing your tax situation is simple. Donations for service appreciated and receipt will be issued.
Eligibility criteria:
1.
Single up to $30,000 or Couple up to $ 40,000
2.
No bankruptcy claims
3.
No individuals who have capital gains or losses
4.
No employment expenses or business or rental income and
expenses
5.
No deceased person files
Schedule, April 2nd to April 30th,
Tuesdays, 12-4pm, Thursdays, 12-4pm & 4-7:30pm and Saturdays
(March 26, April 11 and 25) 12-4pm.
Please book your appointment at reception. Waitlist Available.
Need Space for an Activity? Rental Facilities
Did you know you could rent space at our Centre? We
have reasonable rates, reduced rates for Not-For Profits
and long term rental rates. Members get the Not-For
Profit rate. Please Call 250-384-6542 or check our
website for more details.
Coffee Hour with Staff
April 1st 10:30 am FREE!
A gathering with an informal agenda, all
members are welcome. Will be discussing April
events and happenings and answer any questions
from members.
New Drop-In Activity with Anne Fortin:
Meditation Group
Meditation is the practice of training the mind to be calm yet
alert. This is done by using a point of focus and gently returning
to that focus when the mind wanders. This practice works with
your energy system for relaxation, balance and developing your
consciousness. This group will focus on points in relation to the
body and on music. Please come join us and give it a try.
Tuesdays 1-2pm in the Lounge
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We are currently accepting generous
donations of paperback books for our
upcoming May Book Sale!
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Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities
The operation of the Centre is dependent upon its current volunteers and continues to recruit
new volunteers in various service areas. In April we’re hosting our Chili Cook Off fundraiser
and we will need volunteers in the following areas: 1) shoppers for supplies, 2) flyer distributers
around the community, 3) event set up & take down 4) assisting vendors. Please let us know if
you want to help in any of these areas. Thank you!
Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 12-18
Volunteer Recognition Event
Friday, April 17th “Milestones Awards”
Dear volunteers, please join us for our annual
recognition ceremony. Come and enjoy a wonderful
served meal, tea & coffee. Cake will be served
following our awards presentation.
Please pick up your complimentary invitation by
Wednesday April 10th and update your hours in
the book.
Tickets: Free for volunteers, $10 for Guests
Kitchen Korner
Kitchen Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday thru Saturday
Soup & Sandwich Bar
Kitchen Korner
Sandwiches are made to order for $3. Have your sandwich with a soup for $6.
Mon. / Tue. / Thu./ Fri. from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
April’s Hot Lunch Menu
Wednesday, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost: $8.00 includes soup, main course, dessert and coffee or tea.
April 1th - Perogies, Salad and Brownies
April 8th - Chicken Pot Pie, Salad and Date Squares
April 15th - Ham, Potato, Vegetables, Chocolate Pudding
April 22nd - Spaghetti with meat sauce, Lemon Loaf
Gerry B., Cook
April 29th - Quiche Lorraine, Salad and Brownie
All hot lunches are served with soup of the day.
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Courses and Workshops
Payment Options and Refund Policy
We accept Cash, Cheques, Debit and
Credit cards
Please familiarize yourself with
our Refund Policy. Refunds can be
secured up to 6 business days before
the scheduled course or workshop. If a
refund is requested 4 business days before
a scheduled course, it must be supported
by medical documentation certifying that
the person cannot attend for medical
reasons.
BellyFit Sage
A women’s only class delivering fun fresh
combinations of moves inspired by Belly dance,
African dance and Bollywood dance plus an
infusion of Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. The class
opens with a meditation and then leads into a gentle
warm-up, followed by (cardio) cultural dance
movements, then a cool down with isolations and
chair stretching. The class closes with a (thoughtful)
Mudra. These exercises not only help to address our
physical and mental energy, but also, our emotional
and spiritual nature.
Chair Yoga
This inclusive class is suitable for EveryBODY
including people with health concerns or limited
mobility. The entire class is done seated with a chair.
Enjoy gentle yoga tailored for seniors and those with
physical challenges. Integrate the body, mind, and
breathe with deep breathing, stretching, and accessible
yoga poses and guided relaxation.
Tuesday, April 7-28 (4 sessions)
11:30am-12:20pm
Cost: $32 Member/$37 Non-member/ Drop-in $10
Simplified Yang Style Tai Chi
24 movements
Learn how to relax and cultivate a peaceful mind
through the slow and gentle movements of Tai Chi.
Also enjoy the great health benefits of improved
circulation, balance, coordination, posture, increased
strength and flexibility. This class is ideal for
beginners. Last 15 minutes of class are dedicated to
BaDuanJin Health Qigong eight pieces of brocade.
Thursday, April 2-30
10:15 - 11:15 am
Cost: $40 Member, $45 Non-member, $10 Drop-in
Yang Style 103 movements
April 1-29, 2015
Wednesday, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $20 Member, $25 Non-member,
$10 Drop-in
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Relax and develop a peaceful mind state with these Tai
Chi movements. This is a more complex form and is
more suitable for continuing students or students with
some experience. This class involves some kicking
and turning. First 15 minutes of class are dedicated
to BaDuanJin Health Qigong and eight pieces of
Brocade.
Thursday, April 2 - 30
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $40 Member, $45 Non-member, $10 Drop-in
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Courses and Workshops
Eating Healthy Workshop
with Helen Dougherty
Food has become so far removed from real and the stuff we put in our bodies has become so
toxic. It is time to get “real” about how we treat ourselves. This workshop of 6 sessions will
get you back to what’s real and will restore your vibrant health and energy in only 6 weeks!
1. Healthy weight loss tips when you’ve already tried everything else & still need to lose weight.
2. Natural beauty secrets: Get your gorgeous glow back at any age.
3. How to let go of the past & have a great time to the finish line.
4. How to reduce pain, improve digestion and feel a whole lot happier in 3 easy steps.
5. Where did the pine in pinesol go? How to improve your health and energy with homemade, natural
cleaning products.
6. The 5 most helpful herbs to boost your health in the golden years.
April 2-May 7 (6 weeks)
Thursday, 10:15-11:15 AM
Cost: $25 per class or $100 for all 6
Sign up for all six workshops and save $50!
French Beginner 2 Continuing
French Intermediate Continuing
This course is offered to students who have
completed “Beginner 1” or the equivalent. It
will gradually improve your ability to
understand, speak and write French.
Registration fee does not include books and
materials.
This is the follow-up to “Intermediate”. By
practising oral and written French, students will
feel more and more confident to express themselves and communicate. Registration fee does
not include books and materials.
April 14-June 16, 2015
Tuesdays, 10AM-12PM
Cost: $190 Members and Non-Members
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April 13th - June 22, 2015
Mondays, 10AM-12PM
Cost: $190 Members and Non-Members
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Guest Speakers
Philips Lifeline
Silver Threads: The Journey Program
When: Wednesday, April 15th
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
This is a FREE event.
Healthy Eating for Seniors Presented by Anna Wren, RD , MPH
Seniors Outpatient Clinic & SARIN
When: Monday, April 20th, 10-11:30am.
Sign up at reception.
This is a FREE event.
Come listen to a presentation about Lifeline, an
easy-to-use personal response service that lets you
summon help any time of the day or night. All you
have to do is press your Personal Help Button, worn
on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Personal
Response Associate will ensure you get help fast.
Join Victoria Mayor, Lisa Helps
In-Conversation
City of Victoria Mayor will be here this month to
have an open forum with our community. She is
looking forward to discuss your hopes, ideas and
concerns for our city and pass along messages and
ideas to the operational departments or to Council
for consideration.
When: Friday, April 24h
Time: 1-2pm
History of Esquimalt
Come learn cool facts and a little history
about Esquimalt! Who settled here
first, when did the Europeans arrive,
information on neighbourhoods
and lots more!
Presentation by Historian Greg Evans
When: Thursday, April 23th, 11am-12pm.
Sign up at reception.
Cost: $2 Members, $3 Nonmembers
Movie Matinees
Saturdays @ 1pm
Popcorn and drink included! Admission Ticket: $3.00
April 4th
Iris: True story of the lifelong romance between
novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their
student days through her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
April 11th No Movie: Chili Cook Off!
April 18th
The Help: An aspiring author during the
civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing
the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families for
April 25th His Girl Friday: A newspaper editor
uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter ex-wife from
remarrying.
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Events
NEW: Euchre Tournament!
Come and play to win one of the cash prizes.
Members and Non-Members all welcome. Then join
us for a light snack and coffee or tea.
Sign up at reception today!
$5 Members and Non-Members
Tuesday, April 7th 1 - 3:30 PM
Volunteer Recognition:
Milestone Awards 12:30 PM
Registered Volunteers are invited to join us
for our annual recognition ceremony. Come
and enjoy a wonderful served meal, tea &
coffee. Cake will be served following our
awards presentation.Volunteers must pick
up their complimentary invitation by
Wednesday April 10th and update their
hours in the book.
Friday, April 17th
Tickets: Free for volunteers, $10 for Guests
Chili Cook Off
3rd Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, April 11th
11:30AM-2:00PM
Prizes for:
People’s Choice
Judge’s Choice
Best Meat Chili
Best Vegetarian Chili
Who doesn’t love chili?
Come one, come all!
Be the Judge!
Come support us and sample several chilis from different
Victoria vendors and choose a winner!
Cost: $3 Members, $5 Nonmembers
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A picture speaks a thousand words
Kotone and Madoka
Kotone, Jack and Gwen
Fritze, Karen and Nancy
Margaret, Catherine and Ed
St. Patrick’s Day Event, Friday March 13th
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Wellness Services
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2015
Enjoy smoke-free outdoor public spaces in your municipality.
• Parks • Playgrounds • Public Squares • Playing Fields
As well as a 7 metre smoke-free buffer zone around:
• Bus Stops • Doorways • Windows • Air Intakes
For more information, visit: www.viha.ca/cleanair,
call 250-360-1450 or email [email protected]
Clean Air Bylaw 3962
Foot Care
Wednesdays,
9 AM-12 PM
Cost: $45
Providing an
assessment, filing,
clipping,
debriding of nails,
soaks & foot massage.
Appointments taken at
reception.
Blood Pressure Clinic
2nd Thursday of each month
Drop in and have your blood pressure
checked by a retired R.N.
Next visit: April 9th
2-3 PM
Connect Hearing Clinic
Test your hearing for Free at our
Centre on Tuesday, April 21st
10am -12pm, Founders Room
Reflexology for Health
Wednesday 12:30 PM-4 PM
1/2 hr. $44 1 hr. $77
4 Package Deal for 30 min. $160
4 Package Deal for 60 min. $290
Reflexology is a gentle foot massage that
works through stimulating reflex points.
Experience the benefits throughout the whole
body from the feet up.
Appointments taken at reception.
Safe Harbour
“Respect for All
Program”
The Centre’s Board of
Directors, Staff, and
Key Volunteers have
received training to
ensure we continue to
help create a welcoming
community that supports
diversity and rejects
discrimination.
amssa.org
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The Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Invites you to our 3rd annual
CHILI COOK OFF 2015
April 11, 2015
Time 11:30 am - 2 pm
Who doesn’t love Chili?
Come one, come all
Contestants
THE
BRING
HEAT!
Attendees
YOU
BE
THE
JUDGE
Prizes for:
$3 Members
People’s Choice
$5 Non-Members
Judge’s Choice
Chili Samples
Best Meat Chili
Vote for your Favorite!
Best Vegetarian Chili
RULES AND DETAILS
250-384-6542
COOKSTREETVILLAGEACTIVITYCENTRE.COM
Visit us to sign yourself, your team, or
your business up to compete. Doors open
at 11:30AM for taste testing and voting.
Contestants arrive at 11:00AM.
COMING SOON: LIST OF OUR VENDORS FROM
AROUND THE CITY OF VICTORIA!
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Drop-in Schedule
Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Ladies Snooker
M $1.75 / NM $3.50
9:30am - 10:30am
Stretch & Strength Fitness M $3.25 / NM $6.25
10:45am - 12:30pm
Line Dance
M $1.75 / NM $3.50
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Mahjong
M $1.75 / NM $3.50
1:00pm - 3:30pmBingoM $1.75 / NM $3.50
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Texas Hold'em Poker
M $2.25 / NM $4.00
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Writers Group
M $1.75 / NM $3.50
Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00 am
Fun & Fitness
M $3.25 / NM $6.25
10:30am-12:00pm
Sing-A-Long M $1.75 / NM $3.50
11:30am - 12:20pm
Chair Yoga M $8.00/NM $10.00
12:45pm - 3:45pm
Progressive Bridge
M $2.25 / NM $4.00
1:00pm - 2:00pm
NEW! Meditation M $1.75 / NM $3.50
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Euchre
M $1.75 / NM $3.50
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Busy Hands Knitting Group
MFREE / NM $3.50
Wednesday
9:30am - 10:30am
Stretch & Strength Fitness
M $3.25 / NM $6.25
9:30am - 11:30am
Friendly Bridge
M $1.75 / NM $3.50
11:00am - 12:00pmBellyFit SageM/NM $10 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Cribbage
M $2.25 / NM $4.00
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00am
Fun & Fitness
M $3.25 / NM $6.25
9:00am - 12:00pm
Open Billiards M $1.75 / NM $3.50
10:15am-11:15am
Tai Chi 24 movements
M/NM $10
11:00am-12:00pm
Tai Chi 103 movements
M/NM $10
11:00am - 12:00pm
Book Group (last Thursday every month)M $1.75 / NM $3.50
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Canasta
M $2.25 / NM $4.00
1:00pm - 3:45pm
Duplicate Bridge
M $2.25 / NM $4.00
5:00pm - 7:00pmWeight Watchers MeetingFREE
Friday
9:30am - 10:30am
Stretch & Strength Fitness
M $3.25 / NM $6.25
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Euchre
M $1.75 / NM $3.50
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am
Weight Watcher's Meeting
FREE
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Progressive Bridge
M $2.25 / NM $4.00
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Cribbage
M $2.25 / NM $4.00
1:00pm - 3:00pmMovie MatineeM/NM $3.00
Sunday and all Statutory Holidays - CLOSED
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