Keepin’ It Fun & Getting-R-Done with Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc. March 2015 Bus Tour to Join us on our next road trip, the Sugar Bush Bus Tour, Thursday, April 2nd. Sit back and relax in the comfort of the motor coach by Thom Transport, while having sweet dreams of the lunch waiting for you at Temple’s Sugar Bush in Lanark. The motor coach leaves from the Arnprior Shopping Centre at 11:00am (in front of the Pizza Pizza) and arrives at Temple’s Sugar Bush by noon. What’s for lunch? You have three choices. Now try and decide between: Cinnamon Swirl French Toast made with Temple’s own homemade cinnamon swirl loaf, maple syrup, cream, and eggs, topped with maple whipped cream and served with a fresh fruit bowl; OR the Sugar Bush Pancake Meal, which includes two buttermilk pancakes served with two sausages or two slices of peameal bacon and choice of maple baked beans or Plan Ahead As we approach our 35th Anniversary (September 18, 2015) we have many special events planned, both for your enjoyment and as fundraisers for the Agency. If you would like to plan ahead and mark your calendar, block off the following dates: 2015 Events April – Easter break East Side Mario’s, Wednesday, April 22 May - Spring Yard Sale, Saturday, May 9 June - First Day of Summer Golf Tournament, Saturday, June 20 July - Annual Senior’s Barbeque, Thursday, July 16 September - 35th Anniversary Gala, Saturday, September 19 -The Great McGonigal Fall Yard Sale, Saturday, September 26 November - Made with Love Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, Saturday, November 28 December - Annual Senior’s Christmas Party, Wednesday, December 16 For more information about these events, please contact Development Coordinator Liz Wall, at 613-623-7981. fresh fruit bowl; OR two Traditional Belgian Waffles topped with maple whipped cream and served with blueberry preserves. All meals include coffee or tea. Following lunch, it is back to the bus and off to downtown Balderson and the opportunity to take in some shopping at the Balderson Village Cheese & Country Store, The Amish Store, and right across the road, Ema Lee Fashions and Balderson Fine Foods and Bakery. The Sugar Bush Bus Tour costs $45 per person (includes motor coach and lunch), and must be paid for at the time of booking. Tickets are available at our office, 106 McGonigal St. West. There are 51 seats available on a first come, first served basis. For further information call 613623-7981 or email bustours@ cssagency.ca March – Nutrition Month How is your appetite? If you live alone, sitting down to eat a meal by yourself can be hard. You may not feel like making a meal for just yourself, food may not interest you, or it may not taste as good. Here are some ideas to help increase your appetite: •Choose a comfortable place to eat. •Exercise or take a walk before meals. •Add flavour to your food by adding herbs and spices. •Eat meals with family and friends, if possible. •Try a new recipe. •Join a cooking club. If there isn’t one, why not make one with your friends! •Ask your health care provider if your medications are causing appetite or taste problems. Information provided by Canada Health Guide Our Volunteers... THANK YOU! Ashley MacMillan (left) and Bev Wilson Special Events Gib McMullen – Chef All Photos by Liz Wall, Development Coordinator The ‘Breakfast with Cupid’, held February 14th, was highlighted by the attendance of ‘Cupid’ as played by Carol Ann Flannery of Carol Ann & Company theatre at its best and Cupid aprons as designed by Nancy Bradley of Heart’s Desire Machine Embroidery and Alterations. Thank you ladies! Heather Campbell – Driver & Special Events photo by Dennis Harrington, Executive Director Susie Smithson (the pancake lady) Special Events Lisa Kopil entertained at the February Friendship Days held February 19th at the Arnprior Legion. She was welcomed as the newest Volunteer Musician to the Agency by Patti Farr, Social Program Coordinator and her music enjoyed by those in attendance. Welcome.. Please join us as we welcome and thank our newest group of volunteers to the team at ABMSH: • Tanya Rath - Foot clinic and Special events • Wayne Needham - Hot Meals on Wheels driver and Special events • Trina Chapman - Special events • Linda Mirault - Front reception • Archie Jordan - Volunteer driver and Special events • Ashley MacMillan - Friendly visiting and Special events • Madison Kovacs – Obtaining Volunteer Hours for high school requirements - Special Events Island View Retirement Suites On the Madawaska River • Arnprior THE MOST SPACIOUS, FULL SERVICE STUDIOS IN THE AREA. Best Kept Secret B e s t V i e w s • B e s t Va l u e 30 JACK CRESCENT, ARNPRIOR 25 MINUTES FROM OTTAWA 613.622.0002 www.IslandViewSuites.ca Notes Friendship Days Thursday, March 19, 2015 12 noon to 2:00pm Admission: $8 per person (purchase tickets by noon on Tuesday, March 17th at our office) Meal: A hamburger with coleslaw - Live Entertainment: Linda and Karl Dregischan - Door Prizes & 50/50 Draw. All welcome age 50 and over, disabled, and individuals with special needs (no matter the age). Photo by Liz Wall, Development Coordinator It was all smiles as the servers, supporting aprons advertising Breakfast with Cupid, Dennis Harrington (left) Executive Director, ABMSH, Mayor David Reid of Arnprior, Mayor Tom Peckett Township of McNab/Braeside and Karen Smith, Development Assistant, Partners In Caring served up ‘Breakfast with Cupid’ on Saturday, February 14th. Thank You for “Breakfast with Cupid” We could not have asked for a better group of folks to have breakfast with for our first “Breakfast with Cupid” held Saturday, February 14th, at the Christian Education Centre. Thank you to the following local businesses and their leaders for contributing towards this fundraiser: Mama Rosa, Danny Mac’s, Antrim Truck Stop, PJ’s Restaurant, McDonald’s Restaurant Arnprior, Jim’s Restaurant, Island View Retirement Suites, Giant Tiger Arnprior, Jack & Faith’s No Frills, Mel’s House of Flowers, Metro, Heart’s Desire Machine Embroidery and Alterations, Carol Ann & Company, and First Choice Hair Cutters. Thank you to our volunteers: Carol Ann Flannery, Mel Porter of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 174, Joanne Logan, Wayne Needham, Janice Marcellus, Rebekka Zimmerling, Ashley MacMillan, Susie Smithson, Julie Carroll, Kyle Carroll, Patti Farr, Mike Farr, Trina Chapman, Lisa Bottomley, Greg Connelly, Ian Black, Kevin Osborne, Margaret Maltais, Deborah Mitzel, Nancy Peck, Tex Wilson, Bev Wilson, Katherine Miller-Gatenby, Phyllis Doherty-Hereford, Heather Campbell, Rose Buse, Linda Chandler, Donna Dowd, Garry Dowd, Sandra Hall, Gwen Flewellyn, Nancy Bradley (embroider), and Gib McMullen, our Master Chef in the kitchen. A special thanks to those who gave up their morning to serve up the dishes for Cupid’s guests. Thank you: Jason Vincent and Sharon Gray of Island View Retirement Suites; Karen Smith of Partners in Caring; Rev. Dr. Leo Hughes, 2014 Senior Citizen of the Year Arnprior; Stephen Dodd, Investors Group; Tom Peckett, Mayor of the Township of McNab/Braeside; Mayor David Reid, Arnprior; and Brian Sharpe and Samantha Corriveau, Auxiliary Police with the Ontario Provincial Police. The raffle winners were: Rebekka Zimmerling, Sweetheart Gift Bag by Island View Retirement Suites; Dorothy Russett, Sweetheart Gift Bag by Island View Retirement Suites; Jean McCarron, Hair Cut by First Choice Hair Cutters; Harold Higginson, Gift Basket of ‘All is Bright’ products donated by Rose Buse; Marg Maltais, Avon Gift Basket donated by Bev Wilson; and Maurice Hall, Framed Picture donated by Liz Nadon, Bryon Russett, Jewellery donated by a ‘Friend of Seniors’. Thank you everyone! Dental Hygiene Going Miles for Healthy Smiles Tuesday, March 24, 2015 9am – 3pm at our Office. To book your appointments call Patty McComb of Rural Roots Dental Hygiene Services directly at 613-323-6487 or email: [email protected]. Breakfast N’ Learn Wednesday, March 25, Galilee Centre. Greetings 8:30am, Breakfast 9:00am. Cost: $5/person. Guest Speaker: Katherine Willow, a Fourth Generation Naturopathic Doctor and Founder of the Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre, Carp. Presenting on vitamins, naturals, supplements. Sponsored by Tierney & Stauffer LLP, Arnprior. Limited seating. Register by noon on Tuesday, March 24. Diner’s Club Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Jim’s Restaurant. Meal: Salmon Entertainment: Trudy and Bill Cowan - Cost: $13 per person (purchased tickets at our Office by noon on Tuesday, March 31st) Welcome seniors 60 & over, disabled, & individuals with special needs (no matter the age). How will you be remembered? “The only thing you take with you when you’re gone is what you leave behind”. John Allston, Author Meaningful ways of Leaving while supporting Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program Inc. • In Memoriam • A gift made through your Personal Will • Beneficiary of you Life Insurance Policy • Beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, or pension Leave a Lasting Legacy More information Dennis Harrington Executive Director, ABMSH 613-623-7981 [email protected] God Bless Gilbert “Gibby” Earl Gilmour May 1, 1934 - December 28, 2014 Thank you to Gibby’s family for the ‘In Memoriam’ Keepin’ It Fun & Getting-R-Done with Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc. Jean Coburn On Tour with Nancy What do ice, rocks, Lead, and Skip have in common with Mrs. Jean Coburn? Everything! These are terms used in Curling, a sport that I must say I know nothing about. But when I went to Island View Suites to get Jean’s story, she quickly filled me in on the best Bonspiels (curling tournaments) ever to be played. She and her husband, Dr. J. Blair Coburn (passed March 10, 2004) played as teammates when they could and lead their teams to be winners since they began back in 1961!!! Jean laughed and said she quit curling only two years ago at the age of 86, but her smile reached from ear to ear as she reminisced about curling, golfing, and her family. As Jean escorted me through her home, I marvelled at the hundreds of curling pins that were proudly displayed on her wall. The Coburns played to win and when it came to curling and golfing, their names were well known on the circuit. Jean was very modest about it all, so I let the pins and the newspaper clippings tell their story. Pictures of family smiling back at her, travel photos and memories hung for all to see, and it is without a doubt a walk through her happy life with her amazing husband Blair and her children. Jean and Blair met when they were teenagers in Ottawa, but they officially started going together when Jean was 18 on VE day May 8, 1945. The celebrations in downtown Ottawa were magnificent and for Jean, it was a day she will always remember and cherish. They were married on June 18, 1949 and spent 55 happy years together. Their four beautiful children, Douglas, Janet, Mary, and John, together with their families, have blessed Jean with seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Jean smiles as she tells me about her children. She keeps telling me that there’s nothing special about her to write about! I laughed and said, “Really Jean? All I see are pictures of your children and their children smiling back at you with every turn that you make in your home – and with every step I take, I can feel their love for you, your love for your family, your love for life, your love for fun – and that is what life is all about! You are truly one very special lady!” Thank you Jean for your friendship and for sharing your competitive, fun-loving, adventurous self with all of us. Can’t wait for our next tour….chat soon! Nancy xxoo WINTERFEST Nancy Peck In-Town-Driver [email protected] Thursday, March 12 at 1:30pm Arnprior Villa · Entertainment · Games · Refreshments RSVP 613-623-0414 Arnprior Villa 15 Arthur Street 613-623-0414 “True friendship is like peeing your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth”. Working Together For A Better Community 613-623-7981 • 106 McGonigal Street West • www.cssagency.ca
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