Winter 2015 ISSSUE 51 The Olde Forge Bellows 2 7 3 0 C A R L I N G A V E O T T A W A K 2 B 7 J 1 ( 6 1 3 ) 8 2 9 - 9 7 7 7 The Health Benefits of Being Active * Improve your balance * Reduce falls and injuries * Stay independent longer * Help prevent heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, type-2 diabetes, some cancers, and premature death. Physical activity plays an important role in your health, well-being, and quality of life. Tips to help you get active * Find an activity such as swimming or cycling, that you like. * Minutes count – Spread out the activities into sessions of 10 minutes or more. Increase your activity level 10 minutes at a time. Take part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. * Active time can be social time – look for group activities or classes in your community, or get your family or friends to be active with you. * Walk wherever and whenever you can.* Take the stairs instead of the elevator It is beneficial to add muscle- and bone-strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least twice a week. This will help your posture and balance. Aerobic activity, such as pushing a lawnmower, taking a dance class, or biking to the store, is continuous movement that makes you feel warm and breathe deeply. Strengthening activity, such as yoga or lifting weights, keeps muscles and bones strong and prevents bone loss. It will improve your balance and posture. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity makes you breathe harder and your heart beat faster. You should be able to talk, but not to sing. Examples include walking quickly and bike riding. Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity makes your heart rate increase quite a bit – you won't be able to say more than a few words without needing to “catch your breath”. Examples include jogging and cross-country skiing. Courtesy of The Public Health Agency of Canada Message From The Chair My message in this edition is just a simple request: when you have finished reading your copy of The Bellows, please share it—share it with a friend, a neighbour, a relative. It is very important that we let others know who we are and all that we accomplish with just a small staff and a dedicated Board, and on such a modest budget. Sharing your copy of The Bellows could help reach someone in our community who is in need but who is unaware of our programs and services. And if you pass this issue on to someone who does know about us, you may encourage them to become a volunteer. We are always happy to hear from new volunteers—the stronger we are, the more we can help those in need in our community. So please share... Share a copy of The Bellows, share a smile, share your time and your effort. That is how we will keep the humanity in everything that we do. Carol Doyle Chair, Board of Directors Need help clearing your driveway and/or walkway during the winter? The City of Ottawa’s Snow Go Program can help you! The Snow Go Program provides a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways. Residents who participate in this program are responsible for paying the individual or contractor removing the snow. For further information, contact Elizabeth Parcher at The Olde Forge, tel.: 613-829-9777, or by e-mail to [email protected] Page 2 The Olde Forge Bellows Page 3 The Olde Forge Bellows The Olde Forge Receives $5,000 The Olde Forge recently received a cheque for $5,000 as part of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Ron Kolbus Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, held on September 23 at The Meadows Golf Club. At the left are Lindsay Rodney, Events Coordinator for CLV Group, and Anita Bloom, Executive Director of The Olde Forge. We wish to thank the CLV Group and all those who participated in making the day such a resounding success. The 2014 Volunteer Lunch The holiday spirit was in the air at the annual Olde Forge Christmas luncheon honoring our volunteers, who truly are the heart of our organization. Many folks arrived in their holiday best to enjoy the spirit of the season. Britannia United Church looked gorgeous with Christmas trees and glitter and beautifully set tables. Staff of the Olde Forge and guest servers from Chartwell Kanata, filled guests’ plates with a delicious turkey dinner prepared by Verne Bruce and his capable crew. After enjoying the wonderful meal, Anita Bloom and Board of Directors Chair Carol Doyle both delivered heartfelt thank-yous to all for their giving their time throughout the year and for having a positive impact in our community. The afternoon wrapped up with fantastic door prizes and fellowship. We would like to thank our donors who contributed to our Luncheon: Chartwell Kanata, Priscilla Lanois, and Valley Stream, and The Olde Forge. Page 4 The Olde Forge Bellows Outings to the Slots Bus pickup from Lincoln Fields Shopping Center at 9:30 am. Last Monday of the month: Monday Jan. 26th, 2014 Monday Feb. 23rd, 2014 Monday March 30th, 2014 Monday April 27th, 2014 Pet Visits The Olde Forge, 2730 Carling Avenue 2:00-4:00 pm Tuesday February 10th, 2015 Our pet visits are a great opportunity to cuddle some furry friends and meet new people. Animals are temperament tested and friendly. Please note these animals are not up for adoption. Please call to register: 613-829-9777 ENHANCING, PROTECTING AND SUSTAINING YOUR WEALTH Janet Geiger, MBA, CFP®, CIM, FCSI Portfolio Manager & Senior Investment Advisor HollisWealth Sugar Bush Outing Do you enjoy pancakes and Celtic music? We are planning a trip to Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush for a fun day of food, entertainment and nature. Tentative date: Wednesday April 15th, 2015. Please call to register your interest with Vanessa: 613-829-9777 Page 5 210-1770 Woodward Drive | Ottawa, ON | K2C 0P8 Tel 613-228-7777 | Fax 613-274-0109 www.lifespan.ca [email protected] HollisWealth is a trade name and division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. ™ Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license. Life Span Financial Strategies is a personal trade name of Gary Renaud, Janet Geiger and Peter Halchuk. The Olde Forge Bellows WHO IS: EFFIE? Hello! My name is Effie (I’m the one on the right!). I have worked at The Olde Forge since May of 2012. I manage the Seniors’ Recreation Program and I’m always trying to think of fun and exciting programs to offer for our upcoming seasons. When I’m not in the office, you can find me at either two of our offsite program locations, or doing outreach in the community. I love what I do and enjoy meeting new people through the program. staff coverage for one another, helping out whenever necessary. I have been extremely fulfilled in my position so far. I get to work alongside an amazing team, and I get to enjoy all of the vibrant personalities of our members that I have the fortune of interacting with on a daily basis. Though I am young, I believe that being young-at-heart is something to be cherished!. And now what Effie won’t tell you, but Marsha will! You probably noticed, if you read Effie’s bio, that her name, Efthymia, means ”JOY”!! There are many adjectives that I could use to describe our Effie, but if I was asked to Fun facts about me: choose only one I cannot think of a better First name: Efthymia “ ef-thee-mia” (don’t one. She is the essence of “joy”, always worry, you will never have to say it or spell it cheerful, engaging, enthusiastic, and kind. out!). It means joy. Effie’s position here at the Forge is a very Background: Greek (hence the long name!), busy and multifaceted one. It is obvious French, Scottish and English that she enjoys her work and appreciates Hobbies: Working out at the gym, watching the opportunities for learning. She is always interesting documentaries, travelling and up for a challenge and approaches every eating! I enjoy spending time with my cat situation with energy and enthusiasm. Paws who, believe it or not, has thumbs and Effie has many passions, but I think the little is always getting into mischief. sign on her office door speaks volumes: Unofficial office duties: include chocolate “THERE’S GOING TO BE FOOD? OKAY, distributor; and I often change our Cheetah I’LL COME”. We still tease her about one of sign when vandals cleverly get hold of it. her first days here when someone walked in Okay, back to the serious stuff. I work very to the kitchen to find her enjoying a full closely with my colleague Vanessa Jack- steak and potatoes lunch. son, and our skeleton Community Support Services staff. We run a tight ship here at The Forge and are accustomed to tight deadlines. We are always quick to provide Page 6 The Olde Forge Bellows THE 2014 OLDE FORGE HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Olde Forge 2014 Bazaar was once again a huge success, raising over $4,200. We wish to thank the many people who helped, in advance and on the day, to make our 2014 Holiday Bazaar such a success. To all those who baked, preserved, donated, knitted, made puddings, convened, sold sorted, setup and cleaned up: many thanks. Effie Vaicoussis Phea Rae-Fin Janet Geiger The Redwoods John McCloud Mary Leclair Maria Bohm Iain Paterson Mary McCaffery Nahid Farsadfar Beverly Ilkiw Sue Au Jan Lauzon Nancy Jennings June Jordan Betty Ward Dovercourt Christie May Margaret MacAngus Kristy’s Family Restaurant Peggy McHugh Denise Kirkpatrick Mclean & Assoc. Gay McMillen Pamela Hempel Marjorie Moore Sandra Thomas Luxcom Technologies Rita Thompson Elizabeth Parcher Anita Bloom Rachel Brennae Sarah Trant Wanda McNae Carol Doyle Alistair Hensler Thelma Chernys Carol Kolbus Catherine & Ian Jarvis Luxe Spa BRIDGE ANYONE? Here are some of the more active Duplicate Bridge Clubs in the National Capital area: Alta Vista DBC, 1930 Saunderson Dr. Tuesday 7pm. Del Holmes 613-736-0908 The Bridge Connection, 24 Gurdwara Rd. Every Day. Colin Brodie 613-727-4747 Carlingwood DBC, 1303 Leaside Ave. Tuesday 7:30pm. Tony Edwards 613-820-2984 CdeB Rideau, Gatineau, lundi 12:30 & mardi 19:00 G. Perron 819-770-3917 Kanata Bridge Club, 70 Hines Rd, Kanata. Mon. Tues. Thurs 1pm. Joseph Ferrone 613-447-1103 RADBC, The RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Every weekday. Tony Edwards 613-820-2984 Page 7 The Olde Forge Bellows
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