Winter 2015
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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]
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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