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NORD - BRIDGE SENIORS
Newsletter
May 2015
Happy Mother’s Day!
GUESS WHO IS THE MOTHER? Nord-Bridge will host its Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Friday, May 8. Pictured here is our Winner’s Bingo Volunteer Co-ordinator, Bonnie Hammond, with three daughters, at a Nord-Bridge
event. (From left to right are daughters Debbie, Terri, mother Bonnie, and daughter Bonnie Lynne). Bonnie coordinates our Winner’s Bingo team of over 30 volunteers, many of whom work up to twice a week on behalf of the
Centre. Last year their fundraising efforts amounted to over $142,000 for Nord-Bridge, used for programming and
operations. Thanks, Bonnie, and all Nord-Bridge volunteers! Your commitments are the reason for our successes.
CONGRATULATIONS ALSO & HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE LADIES OF NORD-BRIDGE!
“The Friendly Centre”
1904—13th Ave. North
Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 4W9
Open Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telephone 403-329-3222
Fax 403-329-8824
E-mail: [email protected]
2015-2016
NORD-BRIDGE SENIORS
EXECUTIVE
President
Pat Santa
Vice-President
Rodger Halvorsen
Treasurer
Roberta Svennes
Secretary
Marilynn Heaton
Past-President
Jim Hahn
FIRST YEAR
George Berg
Marilyn Gillies
Jack Fox
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECOND YEAR
Norene Easthope
Deb Dunsmore
Doug Youngren
THIRD YEAR
Delores Bourk
Clay Olsen
Donna Takeda
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive Director
Sr. Administrative Ass’t
Administrative Assistant
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Administrator
Director of Programming
Reception Supervisor
Reception Assistant
Rentals
Cook II
Cook I
DR/Kitchen Assistant
Janitorial
Randy Smith
Kathleen Filkowski (Wed, Thur, Fri)
Shirley Trefan (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Roberta Svennes
Tracy Beauchemin
David Ng
Valerie Arkinstall
Heather Belle
Kathleen Filkowski / Shirley Trefan
Sally Reyna
Bety Castillo
Gail Krysak
Marco & Carla Escobar
ON-SITE PARTNER PROGRAMS & SERVICES
National Association
Gary Drake
403-328-0801
of Federal Retirees
Chinook Lifecare Assoc.
Jane-Anne
403-320-1170
PROGRAMS, COMMITTEES, CONVENERS, &
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES*
(* indicates individual on Board responsible for Program Area)
(** indicates “Emeritus”)
ADMIN. PROGRAMS
By-Laws & Policies Comm.
Crafts Boutique
Finance Committee
Seniors Helping Seniors
Marilynn Heaton* (Chair), Harry Fischer
Heather Newsham
Roberta Svennes* (Chair), Pat Santa, Jim
Hahn, Clay Olsen, Frank Deane, Harry
Fischer, Mike Bennett
Shirley Trefan
Kathy Filkowski (Production & Billing)
Jim Hahn
Jim Hahn* (Chair), Mary Potvin,
Dan Deringer
Harry Fischer, Norene Easthope
CARDS & BOARD GAMES
Contract Bridge
Crib
Euchre
Military Whist
Trump Whist
Norwegian Whist
Scrabble
Texas Hold’em
Duplicate Bridge
Donna Takeda*, Board Rep
Kathy Ludwig
Pat Veres & Mike Bennett
Rodney Foster
Donna Takeda
Pat Veres
Pat Veres
Sheila Brust, Jenny Oleksy**
Mike Bennett
Pat Kincade
EDUCATION
Acrylic Painting
Paper Tole
Wood Carving
Watercolor
Watercolor Club
Krafters Koffee Klub
Quilters Group
Nord-Bridge Card Crafters
Spanish for Travelers
Debra Dunsmore*, Board Rep
Katrina Mak
Elta Buckman
Don Johnson
Denise Savard
Sandy Baceda, Erika Bosters
Jo-Ann Adams
Marilyn Martens
Pat Kincade
Marco Escobar
Memberships
Newsletter
Newsletter Advertising Sales
Nominations Committee
NEW 2015 MEMBERSHIPS $53.00
2015 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS $50.00
Library
Mind Joggers
Marie Areshenko
Judy Knox, Jack Simmons
Ted Sillito, Melvin Horn
FUNDRAISING
Pat Santa*, Board Rep
Jim Hahn, Board Rep
GAMING
Casino Coordinator
In-House Bingo Coordinators
Monday Jam Draws
Winners Bingo Rep/Co-ord
Winners Bingo Alternate
Jack Fox*, Board Rep
Mike Bennett
Frances Wallace
Helen Gepneris, Blaine Hyggen
Bonnie Hammond
Leonard Hutchinson
HEALTH & FITNESS
Keep Fit Classes
Tai Chi
Yoga/Pilates
Fitball/Exercise With Arthritis
Zumba
Fitness 55 Club
Marilyn Gillies*, Board Rep
Erin Ko & Melanie Hillaby
Lynn Hunter-Johnston
Melanie Hillaby
T. J. Dunn
Jeannie Williamson
Jim Scott (Volunteer Trainer)
OUTREACH
Bereavement Cards
Get Well Cards & Visits
Keep-in-Touch Program
Outreach Program
Rodger Halvorsen*, Board Rep
Valerie Arkinstall
Lydia Prokop/Chris Figenshau
Valerie Arkinstall
Rodger Halvorsen
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Decorations
Monday Music Jams
Senior Music Makers
Socials Committee & Specials
Social Dance
Clogging
Line Dancing
Belly Dance & Broadway Dance
Doug Youngren*, Board Rep
Eva Deringer
Roy Swidinsky
Barbara Stewart
Eva Deringer
Karen Hooper
Sandy Nowell
Della Howg
Kimberly Lyall
SPORTS & RECREATION
Bocce
Carpet Bowling
Darts
Dragon Boat Team
Floor Curling
Floor Shuffleboard
Golf
Pool
Shuffleboard
Table Tennis
Norene Easthope*, Board Rep
Clay Olsen
Norene Irwin, Woody Neely
Ken Bobinec
Eileen Sawatsky, Dawn Vickers
Vacant
Lorna Vandervalk
Harry Fischer
Vacant
Clay Olsen
Jerry Mikusek, Dave Bergen
TRAVEL
Travel Trip Bookings
Bus Bookings
Driver Co-ordination —Travel Trips
Driver Co-ordination — Card Trips
Vehicle (Bus 2) Maintenance
George Berg*, Board Rep
Valerie Arkinstall
Kathy Filkowski, Shirley Trefan
Valerie Arkinstall
Mike Bennett
Marco Escobar
VOLUNTEERISM
Building Set-up Volunteers
Volunteer Committee
Delores Bourk*, Board Rep
Clay Olsen, Harry Fischer
Delores Bourk, Eva D., Elaine M.
AFFILIATIONS
ACA Representative
Alberta 55 Plus—Zone 1
Economic Development Lethbridge
Health Education Presentations
Lethbridge Seniors Forum
N-B Income Tax Program
SASCC (So AB Srs Centre Coalition)
Clay Olsen*, Board Rep
Harry Fischer
Mike Bennett, Clay Olsen
Mike Bennett (through Feb. 2015)
David Ng (and Alberta Health)
David Ng
Harry Fischer, David Ng, Sheila Brust
Jim Hahn, Roberta Svennes,
Harry Fischer, Randy Smith
Randy Smith
Jack Fox, Delores Bourk
Harry Fischer
Alberta Assoc. of Senior Centres
Go Seniors Society
New Horizons for Seniors Program
View our Website
www.nordbridgeseniors.com
for information, photos, video, Newsletters and more.
MEMBERSHIP: OPEN TO ALL SENIORS AGE 55 PLUS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: TO YOUNGER INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SPOUSE IS 55 AND A MEMBER.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Well, we all hope the freak snow
falls are over for the year and we can now
look forward to the traditional May flowers. May is one of my favorite months, not
just because of the spring blooms but because of Mother’s Day. Being a Mother
and Grandmother myself, I have always
celebrated this special day. I look forward to the Mother’s Day
Luncheon on May 8th. It is always a fun event for our members.
Unfortunately, due to a lack of presale tickets, our
Miner's Memorial Banquet has been cancelled for this year. It
has been replaced, however, by a luncheon on May 1st at 11:30
a.m., where we will honor our invited miners and treat them to
a roast beef lunch. At this luncheon, donors of the Miner's
Raffle Prizes will draw the winning tickets and present the
lucky winners with their prizes.
As we head into spring and summer, be on the lookout
for Val's famous Mystery Trips. They are always a good time
and not knowing where you are being taken makes it even
more exciting.
If you haven't attended our afternoon In-House Bingo on
Fridays at 1:00, give it a try. We get a good turnout and everybody seems to have a good time. Some are even lucky!
I look forward to chatting with members every Friday
afternoon when I will be volunteering at the front desk. Please
feel free to talk to me about your ideas and let me know things
that concern you. If you know one of our Board members,
please let them know how you feel things are going at NordBridge. We are all here to serve our members.
Thank you for trusting me to be your President. I look
forward to talking to you in the June newsletter.
Have a great May and “Happy Mother’s Day” !
Pat Santa
Magnus Egeland
Tasia Schmieman
Jo-Anne Stevenson
Nadine Hamabata
Roger Carter
Karen Argento
Marjorie McGrath
Tony Wojtowicz
Nord-Bridge Meetings Reminder
Each Month
Outreach Committee
Executive Meeting
Winners Bingo Committee
Board of Directors Meeting
Finance Committee
Annually
Annual General Meeting
General Member Meeting
First Monday
First Wednesday
Second Tuesday
Second Wednesday
Last Thursday
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
First Wed of March
First Wed of November
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Go Seniors Society
Regular Board Meetings
Feb, April, June, October
Annually
Annual General Meeting
M
Second Tuesday
9:00 a.m.
First Tuesday of April
9:00 a.m.
eet & greet the Candidates.
All of our local candidates have been
invited to meet with our members on
April 28th from 9:30 a.m. to Noon in
the West Community Room. So that you’ll be well informed, come and visit with the candidates on issues
important to you!
ALSO...
Our Multi-Purpose Hall will be a polling station on
Tuesday, May 5th, election day. All regularly scheduled activities will be suspended on that day. People residing in
Lethbridge East Electoral Divisions 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26 & 27 will
vote here at our Centre. Others should
check with www.elections.ab.ca or look
in The Lethbridge Herald for voter
information.
AND FINALLY…
Advance voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 8
p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
from April 29 - May 2, 2015. If you reside in Lethbridge East, your advance voting location will be:
Office of the Returning Officer at the Royal Canadian Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive South. If
you reside in Lethbridge West your advance voting
locations will be: Office of the Returning Officer,
1020 - 3 Avenue South, or Westside Community
Church, 490 McMaster Boulevard West.
PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BILL WEST
LORD STANLEY’S CUP
By Jack Simmons, Mind Joggers Group
I glided in on the wide open net,
The big defenseman had not seen me yet,
Mr. Howe had the slick, round, black puck,
He would pass it to me with any luck.
Ever since we had formed our new dream team,
Our line had thickened like rich fresh cream,
We shot, scored and won so easily,
My line of Gordie, Howie, and me.
We had shocked the whole NHL you see,
A seventh team how could that ever be,
Detroit and the Leafs were not very thrilled,
Loosing Howe and Meeker had left them chilled.
At eight years old I could hide so easily,
Behind any big defenseman’s muscular knee,
My partners would come down the wings you see,
And pass the puck right to hidden little me.
This had gone on all during the season,
The uproar that happened was beyond reason,
Why was I not in school the managers said,
Saturday nights at nine I should be in bed.
The public said I should be able to play,
And that was the reason I was here today,
Lord Stanley’s cup was up for the winner,
The cup would be won before the pigs had dinner.
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Mr. Foster was explaining the play on the ice,
And we were showing it’s not a roll of the dice,
Gordy passed to Howie then he passed it to me,
I slid it past Gump as he went down onto his knee.
Then Mr. Foster from his perch in the sky,
Shouted out over the air with a great, loud cry,
Wake up for your supper you’ve fallen asleep,
Boy is that a dream I’ll surely keep.
I am Tammy Perlich
My promise to you:
I will listen to your issues & work hard to achieve resolution.
I need your vote
I want to be your MLA for lethbridge East
Please visit my website: www.tammyperlich.ca to read more about
my goals or to get involved. I can be reached at [email protected]
On May 5 Vote Tammy Perlich and the Prentice Team
PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE
TO ELECT TAMMY PERLICH
LETHBRIDGE EAST ADVANCE POLLS: Royal Canadian Legion, 324 Mayor
Magrath Drive South, April 29 and 30, May 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Greetings Members,
We are publishing our May 2015 NEWSLETTER as early as possible, as
this issue contains information on the upcoming May 5 Provincial Election.
As in previous elections, we have made a table available near our Front
Entrance & TV Lounge, on which candidates from all parties may
place their literature. We encourage members to stop by this table to
pick-up information. I would suggest the candidates that place their literature on this table are likely those who care about seniors issues, and recognize the role of Nord-Bridge in our community. On the day after the
current election was called, we sent an email to all eight major party candidates (PC, Wildrose, Liberal, & NDP) in Lethbridge East and West, advising them of election opportunities at our Centre. These opportunities include: (1) the Elections Literature Table described above. (2) NordBridge is hosting a “Meet & Greet the Candidates” event on Tuesday,
April 28, from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. All eight major party candidates
have confirmed their attendance at the event, to be held in the West Community Room. It will be a good opportunity to pose questions to candidates, and compare responses. You can also listen in on how they respond to enquiries made by other members. I suggest you might start
thinking of your questions and issues. (3) We contacted all candidates
about advertising in this Newsletter. Jim Hahn then followed up with a
personal sales call to campaign offices. Thanks Jim! (4) We offered candidates the possibility of Hosting Coffee and Treats in the Centre’s Dining Room. Several have booked hosting dates. The dates and hosts are
listed on a handout you can see on the Election Table, and on tables and
stands in the Dining Room. Hopefully you will give the candidates the
opportunity to meet you, and pitch their message. Two of these individuals will be elected, and we hope all candidates will leave here with respect
for our members and Nord-Bridge. (5) All candidates have been invited to
place signs on the boulevard in front of the Centre. As our building will
be a polling station, we will remind candidates to remove signage before
election day. And (6) lastly, we anticipate candidates to just drop-in now
and then. We hope you help them learn more about our Centre, and the
role Nord-Bridge plays in seniors health and wellness. Please remind
them our programming funds from FCSS have been frozen since 2008.
This has been at the choosing of the City, but the Province as the 80%
funding partner in the equation (80% Provincial / 20% City) has not been
without the ability to re-direct or resolve the issue of funding support. The
current Alberta FCSS Funding Act does not allow for funding of leisure and
recreation activities. Nord-Bridge feels this prohibition, specific to seniors
socialization, should be changed. Age appropriate recreation and leisure
activities foster mental health and engagement of seniors, and minimize
isolation. If the FCSS funding model for seniors centres is not working
right, fix it, or create a new direct funding approach.
Respectfully yours, Randy Smith
LUNCH WITH CITY COUNCILLORS
Councillor
Jeff
Coffman
Friday,
May 15
Councillor
Ryan Parker
Tues, May 5
Councillor
Blaine
Hyggen
Friday,
May 8
Learn more about our City’s governance and our representatives
in our comfortable and convenient Dunford Diner. All City
Councillors are encouraged to join us frequently. Confirm
your visits by e-mail to [email protected].
Protecting
health care
& education
for working
families.
Not big
corporate
tax breaks.
Donate. Volunteer.
Take a Sign.
Authorized by
Maria Fitzpatrick
Phone: 403.328.5732
Albertandp.ca/mariafitzpatrick
PAID FOR BY THE
Programmer’s Report by
With warmer weather around the corner, many of our
members will be heading outdoors to golf and work in the
yard. Warmer weather also brings more children outside on
bikes and near playgrounds, so please be aware and alert of
busier streets and sidewalks. With this in mind, Nord-Bridge
has partnered with AMA and LSCO to offer a FREE CarFit for
Mature Drivers. This 20 minute session helps check seat belts,
line of sight, mirror checks, position of pedals and much more.
The cost is free but registration is required by phoning LSCO at
403-320-2222. Everyone who registers for CarFit will receive a
Husky gift card and educational material on safe driving.
Once again, our Community Volunteer Income Tax Program volunteers did a tremendous job. At the time of this
Newsletter’s printing, Sheila, Harry, Howard, Ruth, Marg, Beverly, Shirley H, Shirley T, Lilia and Donna helped over 1,150
people file their 2014 income taxes. The volunteers have already eclipsed last year’s total of 937. Additionally, this
year’s income tax program was also heavily supported by our
Seniors Helping Seniors volunteers Norene, Darlene and Joanne
who assisted many of those same people with general information and forms submission. A very big thank you goes to all
of these volunteers who donated countless hours over the past
few months.
Program Cancellations on Tuesday, May 5 include Keep
Fit, Arthritis Exercise, and Tai Chi. On that day Provincial Elections will be conducted in our Multi-Purpose Hall. Program
Cancellations on Thursday, May 28 are Floor Curling & Keep Fit
allowing us to accommodate the Zone 1 Floor Shuffleboard
Playoffs.
COMMITTEE TO ELECT MARIA FITZPATRICK
Our office is more than happy to assist you in navigating
your way through Federal Government services.
We regularly help constituents:
 Contact Federal departments and agencies;
 Obtain Canadian pins and flags;
 Request a meeting;
 Make claim inquires about Employment Insurance,
Canada Pension Plan, or Citizenship and Immigration;
 Order congratulatory certificates for birthdays or anniversaries;
 Access information on Government legislation, and
 Submit a petition to the House of Commons.
These are just a few ways we can be of service to you. If you
have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact my office.
Jim Hillyer, MP Lethbridge
255 8th St. S
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4Y1
403-320-0070
e-mail: [email protected]
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WIN CAZH AT NORD-BRIDGE!
DAILY 50/50 DRAW
Nord-Bridge hosts a Daily 50/50 Draw to help raise
much needed funds. Half of the proceeds go to the
Centre. Members may enter for other members and
you do not need to be present to win.
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST:
Hold a current REGULAR, ASSOCIATE
or LIFE Membership.
2.
Cost to play is 25¢
3.
Draws will be made at 12:15 p.m.
4.
After the draw, members may
sign-in for the next day’s draw.
1.
RECENT WINNER
Dave Vasek $183.00
April 16, 2015
MONTHLY 50/50 Toonie Draw
Nord-Bridge holds a “Monthly 50/50 Toonie Draw”
on the third or fourth Friday of each month.
Members do not have to be present to win. The
Nord-Bridge share of proceeds is dedicated to
Programming. TO PLAY:
1. Fill out an envelope for the draw at the draw
desk in the Dunford Diner.
2. Drop a Toonie into the envelope
and deposit it into the Draw Box.
3. Come out to lunch on “draw day”
to see if you are the winner. The
more times you enter, the more
chances you have of winning!
NORD-BRIDGE BUILDING FUND RECENT DONORS
No recent donors.
NORD-BRIDGE IN-HOUSE BINGO
Cumulative proceeds from Jan 1, 2015
Through March 20, 2015: $ 4,653.50
BUILDING FUND UPDATE:
Total Fund-Raising Goal
From City of Lethbridge
From Various Provincial Grants
From Various Federal Grants
From Nord-Bridge
- by Fundraising
Goal
Achieved
$6,250,000
750,000
2,500,000
500,000
82%
66%
7%
2,500,000
81%
Total Contributions to our
Building Fund 1998 through March 2015
Still needed by N-B Fundraising
$ 2,034,485
$ 465,515
Lloyd Carefoot...
...on winning the Governor General’s Caring Canadian
Award. Lloyd, a Nord-Bridge member, is a regular volunteer on our Winner’s Bingo fund raising team.
Moreover, LLoyd has an impressive, long-time
and diverse profile of volunteering throughout
the community. We’ll present a more in-depth
report on his outstanding commitment to the
community in our next Newsletter.
Next Draws April 24, 2015 and
May 29, 2015
SOUND SYSTEM DRAW
Proceeds of Monday Jam draws are earmarked to assist with sound system and
AV costs in the building.
MONDAY JAM 50/50 WINNERS
March 30
April
April
Back Table Bandits $53;
Ellen Koenen $53
13 Victor Winters $46; Floyd Sillito $46
20 Harry Wright $41; Sally Reyna $41
Thanks Jammers, Volunteers and Patrons. Thanks
also to Helen Gepneris & Jim Hahn for
selling tickets at Monday Jams.
Breakfasts from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daily lunch specials 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Homemade soups, sandwiches and treats plus Menu
items including hot and cold sandwiches, burgers,
fish, fries, onion rings, salads, desserts and more!
Friday Lunch Specials $6.50
May 1 Roast Beef, Potatoes and Veggies
May 8 Mother’s Day Luncheon; Ticket Required;
Soup & Snacks in the M.P. Hall
May 15 Chicken Breast, Rice & Veggies
May 22 Liver & Onions, Mashed and Veggies
May 29 Chimichanga, Rice & Refried Beans
All You Can Eat
Breakfast Buffet
First Wednesday of
each month $6.50
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Free Initial Legal Consultation
Wills...Estate Planning...
and other matters as you may require.
Nord-Bridge offers this service through
RYAN CHAN, B.A., J.D.
Nord-Bridge Seniors
Upcoming FREE consultation dates:
Friday, May 8 & Friday June 12
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Contact the Front Desk to schedule
an appointment. Phone: (403)329-3222
Fitness 55 Club
Nord-Bridge membership, plus a special
user fee is applicable.
Annual Pass - $180
Monthly Pass - $18
20 Visit Pass - $25
There is also a $10 refundable deposit on the
electronic access key fob.
Meet with Jim Scott, Certified Personal Trainer
Wednesday mornings, for safe training tips and
motivational goal setting advice.
PAID FOR BY THE
DARTS REPORT
Ken Bobinec, Convener
Our program enjoys a large turnout of 30 people
each week, but we have room for more. We welcome back our snowbirds, who have
spent the winter months in Yuma.
We play most Mondays and every
Wednesday at 1 p.m. We play for
fun so come out and join us.
COMMITTEE TO ELECT
KENT PRESTAGE
CARPET BOWLING NEWS
Norene Irwin & Woody Neely, Conveners
Please note a change in our previous schedule. During the month
of May and henceforth we will be playing on Wednesdays and
Fridays at 9:30 a.m. We will not play on Wednesday afternoons.
You are invited to join us for an enjoyable morning of fun and
friendship. Many thanks
to Nord-Bridge for ordering new equipment for our
future use.
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OUTREACH REPORT by Rodger Halvorsen
APRIL OUTREACH, MONDAY APRIL 20TH
We greeted 113 guests, 20 volunteers and
our four entertainers (Anne Pauls and Friends) to
a wonderful afternoon of enjoyment. Hats, hats,
hats became the obvious theme of the day with
Nina of Sunrise Village and Tom of Blue Sky leading the expression of headwear! (Hat Contest)
The ‘Door Prize’ was won by Tom Lay of Sunrise
Village.
Join us at our final spring event “Garden Tea
Party” on Monday, May 11th with the “Classic
Legends”. Book
early and make this
indeed a “Classic
Event” as we gather
for our final event
until September. Special thanks to all our
guests, our faithful
volunteers and staff.
CONDOLENCES:
April was a sad month. We lost many
of our good friends. Our condolences
were sent out to: Kathy Ludwig – loss
of husband, Oscar; Helen Ruston –
loss of husband; to the family of Dianne David; to
Maxine Holmes – loss of husband Dean; to the family of Rose Gordon; and to the family of John Gogo
who was an MLA and a faithful contributor to our
Centre.
GET WELL WISHES:
Get well cards were sent out to: Les
Toth who is undergoing tests in Calgary; Board Member and Volunteer
Co-ordinator Delores Bourke who is
resting at home; and member Clark Figenshau.
Rodger Halvorsen
I’m so pleased to report that Lydia Prokop, Barry
Fawcett, Jack Butlin, and Alice Strickland are now
at home. Lydia, Alice, and Barry have been in to
see us recently.
Professional &
Courteous
Remember to look for cards at the table in front of
the Reception Desk and sign them. They mean a
lot to those who are ailing or grieving. It helps to
have friends at difficult times.
Spring
Window Cleaning
Service
Put the sparkle back into your view!
Marco Escobar
403.393.6764
[email protected]
#8, 1904 - 13 Ave. N
Lethbridge, Alberta
403-320-1170
Affordable lifeline within the Community
Chinook LifeCare has been
providing emergency response service for over 27
years to clients in Lethbridge,
Taber and surrounding communities. Visit our office at
Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre
to view all the options for extending independent living.
HELP IS AT HAND
Chat with a member of the Lethbridge
Regional Police Services about law enforcement or elder abuse concerns.
Constable Les Vonkeman will be here
on the second Wednesday of each
month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the
Dunford Diner. Visit with him on May
13.
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EUCHRE REPORT
hat doubled letter can be placed in the spaces below to make the word for a loose outer
garment?
ANSWER
Did you know? Behind every great man is
a woman rolling her eyes.
BB
W
Sheila Brust, Convener
DOUBLE PLAYS
Scrabble anyone? Update your game by joining us
on Tuesdays at 1:30 in the Dunford Diner Annex.
We will hold our In
In--house Tournament on
May 13th. At this time I want to thank our business
sponsors: London Drugs; Servus Credit Union;
Expressions; Humpty’s; and Lena Winter. Additionally, we
thank members who also made donations.
I will be taking a break during the summer but Euchre
will be played during June, July and August with the help of my
team friends. I will resume convening in September. I encourage new players to come out this summer, it’s a good time to
learn the game. Whatever you do, enjoy the summer. See
you in September!
Rodney Foster, Convener
To all the wonderful women,
have a great Mother’s Day!
While at the Nord-Bridge
Centre you can access
our in-building internet
service at:
User ID: FriendlyCentre
Password: myfriendlycentre
(Shaw Cable subscribers see below)
FOR SHAW SUBSCRIBERS: We are pleased to
announce that our building is equipped with
Shaw) Go WiFi. To connect at Nord-Bridge:
1.
Access the network / WiFi settings on
your device.
2.
Select ShawOpen from the list of networks.
3.
Open your browser.
4.
Sign in using your @shaw.ca email address and password.
Any questions? Please call 1-888-472-2222 or
visit http://www.shaw.ca/internet/wifi/.
This is a free service to Nord-Bridge provided by Shaw.
Alberta Government
Seniors Information
1-877-644-9992
www.health.ab.ca
Are you buried under a pile of paperwork?
Confused about Government forms?
If so, contact “Seniors Helping Seniors” here
at Nord-Bridge. We have friendly trained
volunteers to help you Monday through
Friday 9 am to 12 noon; and Monday,
Wednesday, Friday 1 to 3 pm. Call us at
403-329-3222 to make an appointment.
Nord-Bridge
Seniors Centre
IN-HOUSE BINGO
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
 Bonanza Pre-call 1:00 pm
 Games Start 1:30 pm
 Regular Book - $5.00
 3 Extra Games - $1.00 each
Transportation is available for members; $3.00
each way. Phone Front Desk at least one day
ahead at 329-3222 to confirm.
HOSACK DENTURE
CLINIC LTD.
Formerly Dietrich Denture Clinic
Allen N. Hosack, DD
Denture Specialist

Equilibrated Dentures

Quality Custom Precision Dentures

Partial & Implant Dentures

Relines & Repairs
Improving southern Albertans’ smiles for 2 Generations
403-327-7244
1-877-467-2251 TOLL FREE
604—6th Street South, Lethbridge, AB
From the Desk of Val
Hello everyone! I’m back and as usual the front desk has been
abuzz. Thanks to my volunteers, and especially Sheila Brust for
doing another outstanding job co-ordinating appointments for
the Seniors Helping Seniors - Income Tax Program. During my
absence we fell a little behind in getting photos of our new members. Soon,
I’ll set a date and we’ll try to catch up. Hopefully the wind will not be blowing
like mad on that day. Seniors Week, June 1 to 5, is just around the corner
and I have confirmed two trips that week: June 2nd we’ll go to Calgary to
see “Buddy Holly; and on June 6th we’ll go to the Hillspring Great Canadian
Barn Dance. Also, don’t forget our Annual Picnic, June 5th. Soon I’ll be taking reservations for our popular MYSTERY TRIP #3. When I do, sign up
immediately because these trips sell out quickly.
...SENIORS HELPING SENIORS NEWS BULLETIN...
Effective April 1, 2015 Alberta Monitoring For Health Program has been
discontinued. Alberta Seniors – Special Needs Assistance Program will
review and assist qualifying individuals 65 years of age or older with the
costs of diabetic supplies.
For more information please contact “Seniors Helping Seniors”
Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, at 403-329-3222 or Alberta Supports at
1-877-644-9992.
Downsizing Dilemma?
Need to Move On?
We Can Help…
● Sorting ● Organizing
● Selling Unneeded Furnishings
● Packing ● Arranging Movers
● Unpacking
Call Wendy Gillett for your complimentary in-home
consultation and free estimate.
403-388-4122 (Office) 403-315-1729 (Cell)
www.roost2roost.ca
15
Go Friendly Shuttle
Call us at 403-329-3222 to book your rides for your preferred
days and times. We provide convenient service direct from your
door to our door. The cost to use the Go Friendly Service is
$3.00 each way. Pay cash or use your L.A. Transit BREEZE CARD.
TRAVEL NEWS 
PLEASE NOTE: ALL NON-MEMBERS must pay an additional $20 for all Nord-Bridge trips.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
LOCAL CASINO
Pick-ups start at 9:30 A.M. to arrive at the
Casino by 11:15 A.M.
You get a FREE lunch
while you GAMBLE.
Bus departs Casino for
home at 3:00 P.M.
Cost: $8.00
May 24th to May 26th, 2015
St. Eugene Casino & Golf Resort,
Cranbrook, British Columbia
A 3-day, 2-night trip for golf, gambling or
just relaxing at this luxurious resort
(heated pool, so bring your bathing suit).
Cost per person:
$190 (Double Occupancy)
$275 (Single Occupancy)
Golf Available ($45)
This trip is a definite
go. Money is now due.
We will take a wait list.
MYSTERY TRIP #2
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Join us for our second Mystery Trip of the season. This destination is a must-see attraction
delighting visitors from all over the world. We
guarantee an unforgettable experience.
Cost: $16 (bus & tour)
Tuesday, JUNE 2, 2015
“Oh Boy, BUDDY HOLLY!”
Special “Seniors Matinee” performance of the hits made popular
during the Buddy Holly era.
Cost: $80/Members
$100/Non-Members
SORRY SOLD OUT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015
BROXBURN GREENHOUSE & CAFE
Annual visit to BROXBURN VEGETABLE
CAFÉ for lunch and to purchase your bedding out plants. COST: $10 (Incl. Bus) BUY
OWN LUNCH. Bus will depart Centre at
11:00 a.m. and will return at approximately
1:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 6th, 2015 to HILLSPRING for our annual
spring Great Canadian Barn Dance. Enjoy a tasty lunch and
great entertainment. COST: $70 (INCL. BUS AND LUNCH)
Bus will depart Centre at 10:15 a.m. and return back home at
approx. 4:30 p.m. Taking names and money NOW. Payment
deadline: June 1/15
UPCOMING TRIPS:
Wed. June 17/15 - Annual Fishing Derby—Always fun!!
Thursday, June 25/15 –
Crowsnest Museum Tour only.
COST: $45 (buy your own lunch)
WATCH FOR MYSTERY TRIP #3, JUST IN CASE YOU
MISSED OUT ON THE FIRST TWO OUTINGS
TRIPLE D TOURS include:
Yellowstone National Park: June 20 - 25
Deadwood South Dakota: September 20 - 26
Spokane Shopping Getaway: October 23 - 26
Coeur d’Alene Casino & Christmas Light Boat Ride: Nov. 29 - Dec 2
“SPECTACULAR VIEW”
Cross Iron Mills Christmas Light Tour: Dec. 7, 8 & 9.
Bring a bag lunch and
enjoy an outdoor picnic,
weather permitting. Bus
will depart at 10 AM and
return around 2:30 PM.
ROLL & STROLL PROGRAM
JUBILATIONS DINNER THEATRE, CALGARY
We welcome
new walkers Sharon Van Wyck and Maxine
Emery. Join our senior friendly walking program each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until Noon.
If you live alone and need to get out and about, this program is for you! COST: $3
PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT GREG WEADICK