March 2016 newsletter

1March 2016 Evergreen Club Newsletter • 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.me

Greetings everyone!!.....Well, the Hump Month of February is almost behind us. It’s always a chore getting over the hump of January and February but we’ve got it beat now and there’s much to look forward to with Spring just around the corner. Maybe we’ll be as lucky as last year when the sun joined us early and stayed with us throughout the spring and summer....we can only hope. (Continued on Page 2)

submitted by Gord Kruger, President

Dates to Remember

Courtenay Recreation - Florence Filberg Centre411 Anderton Avenue

Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6

Offi ce HoursMonday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 250-338-1000

Facility opens at 7:00 am

Evergreen Lounge - Food Service

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Closed Saturdays except when specifi ed

Kitchen Phone: 250-338-1953

Evergreen Club Annual MembershipsJanuary 1 - December 31: $27 & GST

Newsletter available last Tuesday of each

month with the exception of July.

www.evergreenclub.me

President’s Message

Monthly Newsletter March 2016

Information

Mar 2 MEET & GREET (SINGLES) GROUP 1pm Rotary Hall

Mar 4 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 4 No Friday Night Dance

Mar 7 WHIST 7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 11 Friday Night Dance music by DOUBLE PLAY 7:30 pm

Rotary Hall

Mar 12 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:30 am - 11 am CH

Mar 14 EXECUTIVE MEETING 9 am Soroptimist Lounge

COMMITTEE MEETING 11 am Soroptimist Lounge


Mar 18 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 18 Friday Night Dance , music by REISS VINK 7:30 pm

Rotary Hall


Mar 25 GOOD FRIDAY - Statutory Holiday - Centre Closed

Mar 27 EASTER MONDAY - Statutory Holiday - Centre Closed

Mar 30 “I Never Saw Another Butterfl y” presented by

Readers Theatre group 2 pm Rotary Hall (Front)

See page 19 for details.

For complete details, turn to “Special Events” pages 17- 20.

Photo taken l

Siena Organ photo taken by Robin Giles

2 March 2016 Evergreen Club Newsletter • 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.me

President

Gord Kruger 250-339-4389

Vice-PresidentNettie Webers 250-334-3499

1st Director Fred Greene 250-334-4334

2nd DirectorKen MacLeod 250-338-9241

3rd DirectorTom Witty 250-465-8113

SecretaryDianne Bruon 250-338-0940

Susan Manager

Caleigh Recreation

Coordinator

Deanne Volunteer

Coordinator

Lori Receptionist

Sheila Receptionist

Barbara Receptionist

Don Custodian

Section Page #Activity Reports 2 - 8

Volunteer

Opportunities 9

Instructional Programs 10 -17

Special Events 17--19

Bus Trips 20- 23

Month at a Glance Back Page

Club representatives please sub-

mit newsletter reports for the April

newsletter publication to the offi ce

or email to:

[email protected] by

Monday, March 14th.

CLUB NEWS

A very busy winter schedule continues to roll along at the Evergreen Centre.

Involvement in our various clubs is good and many new friendships are always

one of the great benefi ts of that involvement. It’s great to see many of our

newer members joining one or more of our clubs and contributing to those

clubs’ continued success. Our monthly newsletter is your best source of club

information but if you are unable to fi nd all the answers you need, then our great

offi ce staff are always there to lend a helping hand.

Our February Trash or Treasures event was successful and we thank the organizers

and volunteers that made it so. At time of writing this column the “Year of the

Monkey Lunar Event” is still to happen but I’m sure it will go well. Upcoming

Special Events include a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday March 12th and the Easter

Tea on Wednesday March 23rd. The Pancake Breakfast is always a winner and at

$5pp, it just can’t be beat for value. Something to look forward to in April is the

Evergreen Drama Club Second Stage Players presentation of “Skattered Skits”....

watch for more details on this one.

Our path to a new improved Sound and Lighting system is still ongoing with the

biggest hold up being the wait for a complete and fi nal review of our needs and

a complete acoustics assessment. This is a City of Courtenay function as this is a

city-owned building. Be assured that this will all eventually be completed and we

will be able to move on and complete the project. We do want to make sure we

get it right.

Congratulations goes out to a very deserving Donna Bews. Donna was last

month’s “Volunteer of the Month”. Aff ectionately known as “Dobie”, she is a

mainstay in most of our musical programs at the Evergreen. An excellent article

on Donna appeared in the February issue of the newsletter.

The 2016 AGM is now history and I would like to thank the members that took the

time to attend the meeting. Your executive stays much the same with only one

change. Aft er a vote for Directors, Ken Macleod was elected to the board along

with former Directors Fred Greene and Tom Witty. All other positions remain

the same. Thank you for allowing me to be your President once more. I would

like to thank Dennis Flynn for his contribution in the year past and thanks to Ellen

Whitlaw for allowing her name to stand. We distributed six great door prizes this

year....congratulations to the winners.

And a parting thought....Why do we DRIVE on a PARKWAY and PARK on a

DRIVEWAY......Adios....gk

President’s Message (cont’d)

Evergreen ClubExecutive 2015

Filberg Centre Staff 250-338-1000

Club Write-Ups For Newsletter

Table of ContentsThe Camera club encourages member to expand their horizons as well as show

off their work by holding an internal competition every two months. We have

a set subject, albeit usually one with many interpretations. We each select

5 images from those submitted and the 8 or 9 with the most votes are then

displayed in the cafeteria for a month. All those visiting the centre are able to

vote for their favourite. In February, our subject was musical instruments and 8

images were displayed. The people’s choice was Siena Organ by Robin Giles

(photo which appears on March newsletter cover) followed by Between the Sets

by Beth Millar and Banjo by Megan Barnett.

Front Cover Photo


CLUB NEWS

Edith Harper sends get well and

bereavement cards to members and

family members. However, if Edith is

not notifi ed of members who have

passed away or are ill in the hospital,

they will not receive our blessing.

Please call Edith if you know someone

who should receive our wishes at

250-338-5385.

Card Lady

We are having an ongoing battle with

the weather and our fi eld trips with the

rain discouraging many. However,

we do have some dedicated

photographers who headed out to

the Air Park and who were rewarded

with the sun coming out for them. Our

next fi eld trip is to the Royston Trail. In

our education sessions, we watched

videos about lenses followed by a

discussion of what lens to buy. We

also had an overview of the CAPA

judging course with the goal of

learning to better evaluate our own

images. Upcoming sessions include a

hands-on session about the exposure

triangle and focus modes and a more

in-depth session about evaluating

specifi c types of images. We are

working on our next display - Utensils,

that will be hung during the month

of March. We were pleased to be

asked to share your favourite images

from our display in the newsletters.

Our Lightroom group continues to

meet before the regular meeting

and is focusing on the organizational

aspects available. We meet the fi rst

and third Tuesdays of the month in

the Soroptimist Room at 1:00 pm

(or 12pm if you want to sit in on the

Lightroom session) and all Evergreen

members are welcome.

Beth ([email protected])

Friday Night DancesWell now, only two dances scheduled

for the month of March, the 11th and

the 18th, so we will be looking forward

to seeing you dancing then.

The rest of the Fridays in April, May

AND June are booked with one

exception and that is April 29th so we

have lots of dancing to look forward

to. We keep trying to encourage and

I will repeat “FEEL LIKE DANCING???

Come try our Friday Night Dance.

If you are single we might be a little

short on dancing partners - so - bring

along a friend or neighbour and meet

others who love to dance.

We are so fortunate to have such a

great facility “The Florence Filberg

Centre” and the marvelous people

and volunteers who take CARE of the

Evergreen Clubs. Thank You.

Mary and Helen

Camera Club

Book ClubOur Book Club met in the Soroptimist

Room for our February meeting. We

discussed a wide variety of authors

and books, with lively discussions

and diff erent opinions. We learn to

appreciate many genres of topics and

authors.

You are welcome to attend our

meetings. They are held the fi rst

Monday of the month at 1:00 pm in

the Soroptimist Lounge.

Freida

Here are the results of our league as of

Jan 26th. In fi rst place are the Cohoes

with 9 points – skip Joy Nichols,

third Barry Graham second Nancy

Beveridge and lead Carolyn Kassian.

In second place are the All stars with

8 points – skip Rob Scharf ,third

Jennifer Grieve, second Marg Queen

and lead Cecil Kerr. Congrats to both

teams and good luck to all the teams

going forward. Our drop in days are

Mondays & Thursdays at 1:00 pm for

a price of 50 cents. Our league day is

Mondays with a cost of $1.00. If you

are looking for a way to spend a couple

of hours on a rainy winter aft ernoon

then this is the place for you. We have

a very fun group of people with a lot

of good-natured kidding and ribbing

going on between opposing teams.

If you would like more information

please feel free to call me at 339-9128

Pat

Carpet Bowling

Floor curling is bursting at the seams!

It is great to see so many out. One of

our teams that played in the Nanoose

Bonspiel earned 2nd in the C event.

Team members were Norma Schmidt,

Dianne Bruon, Jack Robertson

and Lorraine Robotham. If you are

interested in having a look, we curl on

Wednesdays in the Native Sons Hall at

1 pm. FMI: Dianne Bruon at 338-0940

or Denise Holst at 338-7849.

Dianne [email protected])

Floor Curling

Mexican Train1pm , Wednesdays in the Evergreen Lounge Note: not held on the 1st Wednesday of the month,Join us in the lounge every Wednesday,

except the fi rst one, for a game of

Mexican Train, an enjoyable game

played with dominoes. We play from 1

to 3. There is a drop-in fee of 25 cents.

Jackie

We have been delighted to see all the

new faces added to our art group.

Each artist brings their own energy

and creativity to add to our group. We

meet every Thursday, 12:30 to 3:30 in

the Craft Room. Come check us out. Marcia

Art Group


CLUB NEWS

March Dance Schedule

Mar 11 DOUBLE PLAY

Mar 18 REISS VINK

Starts at 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Please check schedule on front of

newsletter for location of dance.

Members:$7

Non-members:$9 at the door.

NOTE: Aft er 9:30 pm a LATE

ADMISSION FEE OF $4.00 will

apply to latecomers.

NOTE: 90% of admission fees

cover the cost of the bands that

are hired to play at each dance.

NOTE: No bar service available for

the dances .

Friday Night Dance

Greetings for March! The evenings

are getting a little bit longer, which

is very nice. We play on Wednesday

aft ernoons, with set up of tables

at 12:15pm. Play commences at

12:30pm and runs till 3:30pm. Cost is

$3.00. New players welcome.

Nancy

Texas Hold’em

Our group meets Tuesday mornings

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the

Soroptomist Lounge for non-

denominational study of the Bible.

We are presently working our way

through the Psalms. Please contact

one of us if you plan to attend, so that

printed material can be available for

you. Drop in fee: 25 cents per week.

Helen Waddell 250-871-1118Ruth Hay 250-703-0059

Bible Study

Happy Gang

I am writing this on the last day of

January, and as I look out my window I

see my Tulips are rising out of the earth.

This, I hope is a sure sign of spring, and

mother nature doesn’t send us some

surprises . By the time you read this,

we will be close to March, or into it,

and looking forward to a lovely spring

and summer.

The Happy Gang has changed books

so a little diff erent selection of music

will be played for the next few months.

We invite anyone interested in

playing with us to come and visit us

on Tuesday morning from 10 am to

noon in the Conference room and sit

with our little audience and see what

we do. Our visitors listen, dance or

sing along with us as they feel moved.

We are always encouraged by their

smiling faces. Happy Easter to all, Liza

([email protected] )

Liza ([email protected])

Gospel Sing-a-long will be cancelled

March 3rd, 2016. We sing in the

Conference Hall Thursday mornings

from 10:30 till 11:30 ; the only

qualifi cation is an active membership

with the Evergreen Club. Make sure

your membership is current. Come on

out and join us.

For more information call Marnie at

250-338-1282.

Marnie

Gospel Sing a-long

250-338-2430

www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

Mar 3 Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner

– as see on Ellen!

Mar 4 North Island Festival of

Performing Arts: Festival

Variety Showcase

Mar 5 North Island Festival of

Performing Arts: Dance Gala

Mar 6 Radical Reels Tour – best

action sports fi lms from the

Banff Mountain Film Fest

Mar 7 Mattina Musica ft . Sarah Hagen

(piano) and Soren Bebe (jazz

piano)

Mar 11 Patricia Cano performing with

her 3 piece band – songs

in English, French, Spanish,

and Portuguese

Mar 12 Peter N’ Chris: The Mystery Of

The Hungry Heart Motel

Canadian Comedy award-

winning sketch duo

Mar 13 Pantuso Dance Masterclass

Mar 14 Bickle Theatre Original: Rebel

Without A Cause

Mar 18 Shine: Pantuso Performance

Works

Mar 19 ImageFest 2016

Mar20 The Irish Rovers: 50th

Anniversary Tour

Mar 21 Sid Docs: Ballet 422 – a fl y-on-

the-wall look behind the

scenes at the New York City

Ballet

Mar 26 – Koba’s Great Big Show Live!

Marlene Oolo ,your Cultural Ambassador

Spotlight on the Sid


CLUB NEWS

March Lunch SpecialsMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2

Reuben

Sandwich

3 4

Egg &

Shrimp-

Croissant

7

Grilled Cheese

Sandwich

8 9

Homemade

Hamburger

Soup

10 11

14 15 16

BLT Sandwich

17 18

Tuna Melt

21 22

Pate Chinois-

ShepherdsPie

23

Pizza Slice

24 25

28 29

Grilled Ham,

Cheese &

Tomatoe

Sandwich

30

Chili & Bun

31

32 members came out and enjoyed

Ariana Bifano, a fl oral designer from

5th Street Florist, who brought

a bunch of 25 roses called High

Magic just as they receive them from

Ecuador. (an interesting note..Ecuador

exports117 varieties of roses to 180

countries ).She made 2 beautiful

bouquets of which Ellen Whitelaw and

Lori Webber were the lucky recipients.

There were lots of door prizes and

sweet treats. Happy Birthdays go out

to Marie Archer and Pat Robertson.

Next month we celebrate St. Patrick’s

Day, so please wear green. We are in

for a special treat as Greg Deschutter

will be coming to sing and entertain

us. See you all on March 2nd.

Jackie

Meet & Greet Singles Club

The month of the Irish.....My Wild Irish

Rose, When Irish Eyes are Smiling and

Danny Boy along with other wonderful

music will be echoing through the

Valley as the Echoes play to our friends

at the following Senior Homes.

lst Thurs. Seniors Village @ 2pm

2nd Tues. Cumberland @ 2 pm

2nd Thurs. Casa Loma @ 2 pm

3rd Tues. @ ECU @ 2 pm

4th Tues. @ Glacier View @ l:30pm

Live every Moment; Laugh every Day

Love beyond Words.

Iris 250-897-0281

Valley Echoes

We are still a few members short as

they are still enjoying sun and warm

weather down south. I cannot believe

that it is March already and Easter just

around the corner. The gang are still

working on some new songs and

are still inviting anyone who plays an

instrument to come on out and join us

We have already had a violin and

a keyboard join us and it is all coming

together nicely, so don’t be shy!

if you play an instrument come on

out and give us a try. So till next time

Happy Spring

Irene

Heartstrings Karaoke

Join Ken & Cheryl for a fun aft ernoon

of karaoke 1 pm to 4 pm in the Lower

level , Native Sons Hall

Monday, March 7, 2016Monday, April 4, 2016

If you love to sing....come & join us!

Android Tablet GroupThe Android Tablet group has proven

to be extremely popular! Good

attendance & lots of learning taking

place. Ron Pritchard has enjoyed

it so much that he has volunteered

to facilitate the monthly meetings.

Meetings take place once per month

on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Drop in fee of $1 per person.

Evergreen Membership required to

participate. Next meeting : Monday,

March 21st, 1 p.m, Soroptimist Lounge

Play continues each Monday morning

from 10 am to noon in the Soroptimist

Lounge (and once a month in the Craft

Room). Join in the fun!

Canasta

“Luck o’ the Irish” to everyone! We had

a lovely month in February singing our

love songs to all. Sure warms the heart

and all who had birthdays felt special.

We can now put away all our Valentine

red outfi ts and go to “the wearin’ o’

the green.” We really love singing

together at all the retirement homes

and Stevenson Place has been added.

I hope they will enjoy us as much as

we will enjoy singing to them. We still

meet Friday mornings 10-11:30am in

the Rotary Hall. As usual everybody is

welcome.

Donna

Choristers


CLUB NEWS

Tuesday , March 15th &Tuesday, March 22nd, 20164:30 pm - 6:15 pm Rotary HallIf you are looking for a place to sing,

and have fun playing a very simple

instrument, come and check out

our Club! We encourage persons

interested in playing the ukulele to

come to one of our sessions and

see what we do. Sign out one of

the “loaner” uke’s to take home and

practice, and you will see how easy it

is to pick up many simple tunes quite

quickly.

The music we play is sent to us via

computer, so that we can study at

home. At our sessions the music

is viewed on a large very easy to

read screen.....thus no papers. Our

sessions start with simple chord tunes,

then in the last half of our time, we

play tunes that have chords that are bit

more complicated, and will take a bit

more practice.

All are welcome to come and listen

to us play.....join in the singing if you

like. Our only requirement is a current

Evergreen Club membership and a

$2.00 drop-in fee.

For further information please contact

Howie at [email protected], or

Terry at [email protected]

Marlene

Ukulele ClubIt is with great sadness that we report

the passing of a long and valuable

member of the bingo family here at

the Evergreen Club. Bob Sharpe

passed away in February at the ripe

age of 72. Bob was a long time caller

at the weekly bingos, and along with

Tony kept it a fun place to come. Even

aft er having to step down as a caller

he enjoyed coming out to play and

socialize, and had a long list of friends

at the bingo. He will be missed. Our

sincere condolences go out to his

family and many friends.

The Friday bingos continue here at

the Evergreen, and Linda and myself will do our best to retain the same old

atmosphere. Every Friday from 1 to 3,

with cards at .50 cents each as well as a

50/50 draw, so come and help us fulfi ll

the mandate of the Evergreen Club. Bob Miles

Bingo

It happens at the Florence Filberg

Centre on Wednesdays from 1:00 –

4:00pm. Do you enjoy word

games? If so come and enjoy a

fun aft ernoon playing SCRABBLE.

Beginners are welcome; we are a

non-competitive group and will

encourage everyone to just have fun,

and some serious contemplation.

Joyce Hunt 250-890-9060.

Scrabble

Table TennisWell, how wonderful to have two days

of sunshine and light. It was beginning

to get a bit depressing with such dull

light and constant rain. I quite like the

rain but of late it has been so heavy

it made it diffi cult to go walking in.

Anyway spring is on its way. Hope

you enjoyed the sunny Family Day and

such a lovely blue sky.

Meanwhile the table tennis club is

benefi ting from the return of those

who escaped the rain and have

returned to the Island. Monday was

a really good day for us and we had

some very enjoyable games.

Plus Tuesday, of course, where the

games are a lot of fun.

Our times for playing are: Monday,

11.30 am to 1.30 pm and Tuesday,

12.30 to 3.30 pm. We provide bats

and balls and the cost is 75 cents per

member. We would love to see you.

For more info. call Gloria at 250 334

8064.

Gloria

Fabric PaintersWe have rearranged and added some

items in the showcase. All the items are

for sale and we also have some in our

craft room cupboards. If interested,

you can visit us on Tuesday mornings

from 9:30 to 11:00am.

Marjorie

We’ve had a lot of yarn donations

lately and we do thank you. The larger

amounts go to sweaters and blankets

and the smaller amounts to hats &

mitts. The small amounts give lots of

colour to the hats. Drop by and see a

work in progress. We’re in the lounge,

Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:00pm. This month

we’ll be knitting our “hearts” out.

Join us. There is a 25 cent sitting fee.

Penny

Knit & Crochet

Crib

Every Tuesday morning at 10:00am we

meet in the Rotary Hall for fun. You get

six games for $1.00.

We have had some lovely cycling

days this winter! Join us on Mondays

and Wednesdays at the Filberg

Centre for some good exercise

along the country roads of the

Comox Valley. We leave at 10:00

a.m. and will be back at the Filberg

for lunch. FMI call Karin 898-8949. .Karin

Cycling


CLUB NEWS

Have you ever come across the word

RELICT while doing your genealogy

research? Usually I have seen it on

offi cial papers like census’, birth,

death of marriage records, etc. I’ll tell

you what it refers to at the end of the

newsletter.

Our next meeting will be held on

Thursday, March 17th at 1 p.m. in the

Soroptomist Room. I’m sorry if you

missed our February meeting as it was

cancelled because the Centre needed

the room for another event so we took

the opportunity to do a fi eld trip to the

Military Museum. We had a great time

having a guided tour and a big thanks

to our guide Jon Ambler. As usual, a

number of us will be meeting around

11:45 in the lounge for lunch before

going upstairs for the meeting and

you are welcome to join us. There are

no drop-in fees.

Now back to the word RELICT. If you

were a widow or a widower you would

have been referred to as a Relict.

Ethel 250-335-1504

Genealogy Club 2:30- 4pm, Lower Native Sons Hall1st Tuesday - Focus on New Users3rd Tuesday - Focus on More Experienced UsersThe iPad Club is a peer-led group

which is open to all iPad and iPhone

owners,(All tablets are not iPads;, if

yours doesn’t have an apple on the

back, it’s not an iPad).

In response to positive feedback from

the members, we’ve decided to make

a change in our approach. It appears

that breaking into small groups is

more eff ective, and it gives beginners

a more comfortable environment to

ask questions in. I remember thinking

that I didn’t even know how to frame

the questions I wanted answers to

when I fi rst got my iPad. We hope this

will allay any fears that the group is too

advanced for you.

So, both the fi rst and third Tuesday

of the month will fi nd us in the dining

room at the Lower Native Sons’ Hall

from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Bring your iPad

and your questions and we’ll match

you up with a group of members who

are more or less at the same level

you are. We strongly encourage our

more experienced members to come

and help share their knowledge with

others.

Sharon

iPad Tips and Tricks Computer Club1pm, Soroptimist LoungeFriday,March 11, 2016Terry Hall was again our resource at

the February meeting. He came on

‘short notice’ due to postponement

of the RCMP speaker (rescheduled for

March). Terry demoed how to connect

a computer to TV and described

alternative methods to achieve the

same or similar result. An image on

TV is fantastic when compared to the

small computer screen; the process

seems reasonably simple.

Windows 10 downloading and using

it were again popular topics. It is

diffi cult with the continuous changes

and upgrades to keep up with the

language, never mind the processes

involved. We are grateful for your

assistance and your patience, Terry,

when you ‘show and tell’. With

suffi cient time, we may master W10

before W12 beckons! The many and

variety of problems or requests for

clarifi cation show that we all need

assistance in one form or another, at

times simply confi dence to proceed.

We welcomed Jim and Russ. New

members are always welcome.

You require a current Evergreen

membership. There is$1.00 drop in

fee.

Leona 250 339-5086

Hi everyone, I hope you all wintered

well and are ready to dust off those

clubs once more ready for golf. The

Evergreen golf club will be starting up

on April 1st. We will meet at Longlands

golf club on Anderton Rd at 9:30.

Please bring your up to date (2016)

Evergreen membership card plus $10

for the once a year membership fee to

the Evergreen Golf Club.

If there is anyone out there that would

like more info, please give us a call at

250-338-0044

Betty

Golf

Stamp Club

The Evergreen Recorder Players meet

each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 in the

Craft Room. We play music mostly

from the Renaissance and Baroque

eras in 3, 4, and 5 parts as well as folk

and country dance tunes. New players

are welcome. For more information

contact Mike, [email protected]

or 250.337.5437 (shared phone,

please don’t leave message) or come

to the Craft Room Friday morning.

Recorder PlayersWelcome to our Stamp Club! We

meet every second Tuesday at 1:00pm

in the Soroptimist Lounge, upstairs at

the Florence Filberg Centre.

Bring stamps to exchange or share,

interesting specimens to discuss,

ask questions or just visit. You never

know...someone may have that very

special stamp you are looking for!

For more information contact:

[email protected]


CLUB NEWS

The Second Stage Players stand at

twenty members strong. Rehearsals

are underway for ‘Scattered Skits’.

Tickets will be available in the offi ce

for $10.00 soon. Performances are

on Wednesday, April 27th in the

aft ernoon and Thursday, April 28th in

the evening. We are busy gathering

costumes and props and would like to

thank Courtenay Little Theatre for their

contributions.

‘Scattered Skits’ consists of a number

of short skits with humour and big

laughs, directed by Betty Annand.

You will enjoy the antics of the many

characters involved in the show. So,

record these dates on the calendar

and put aside the time in your busy

schedule to enjoy yourself. As they

say, LAUGHTER REALLY IS THE BEST

MEDICINE!”

Heather

Drama Club Brazilian Embroidery

The art of Brazilian Embroidery is

diverse and can be complicated

– challenging I would say! Every

Thursday morning from 9:00am –

12:00pm a nice bunch of women

work away at their projects in the art

room. Some bring in fi nished pieces

they have done at home, so that

everyone can admire and feel inspired.

One morning ten of them even

wore the same shirt – cool! Visitors

are welcome to drop in anytime –

admirers and those contemplating this

3-dimensional art form.

To join, all you need is an Evergreen

Membership, a free Thursday

morning, and the imagination or belief

that you can do this!

Adriana

Tuesdays 10:30am to 12:30pm in the

Rotary Hall. $1.00 drop-in fee. Darts

available. Draw for teams. We’re a

fun group and enjoy playing in a non-

competitive atmosphere.

Some high scores in January:

Valerie—100/Ferne—100/Tess—102/

Lucy—105/Roy—112/Maria—121/

Fred C.—123/Monique—125/

Diana—136/Bill F.—137/Owen—

138/Howard—140/Art—140/Fred

G.—156 (twice!). Well done everyone!

Two NIC student nurses joined us in

January: Adele and Hillary. We enjoyed

having them with us and they played

very well.

The 55+ BC Games darts qualifying

playdowns are on Saturday, April 9th

in the Rotary Hall. Contact Ginny for

more info.

We’re all looking forward to a lovely

spring, but we always have time for

Tuesday morning darts and hitting all

those triple 20’s and bullseyes—or

at least getting all three darts on the

board!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day—Happy

Easter.

See you at darts!

Ginny Greene 250-334-4334

Darts

The Beginner Recorder Group meets

each Tuesday from 3:15-4:30 in the

Craft Room. This group provides

basic instruction and the opportunity

to play duets, rounds and 3- part

music with other players. New players

are welcome. For more information

contact Mike, [email protected]

250-337-5437 ( shared phone, please

don’t leave message)

Beginner Recorder

Our Whist Club continues to be

well attended with new members

welcome. We play every Monday nite

7:30pm. Come early for 20 games of

cards, prizes, coff ee and snacks—all

for $2.00. Come join us.

Judy & Norm

Whist

Thursday social contract bridge from

12:30 to 3:30. Come with or without a

partner. Contact person: Jane Jenssen

250-335-1227.

Jane

Thursday Aft ernoon Social Bridge

The quilters group was started over 20

years ago in the lower level of the Sid

Williams Theatre.

The quilters have been working

diligently for people who supplied

the top, back and batting, as well as

making quilts for raffl es at the centre.

Lately things have fallen off drastically.

It will be a sad day if we have to disband

the quilting group. We are almost

fi nished the current quilt. “Thou shalt

not point out missing points.”

Marjorie & Member Quilters

Quilters

Scent SensitiveCourtenay Recreation patrons are

reminded that some participants

are allergic or sensitive to cologne,

perfume, aft er-shave lotion and

other scented body products.

In consideration of this fact, you

are asked to refrain from wearing

artifi cial scents of any kind when

attending classes or activities at the

Florence Filberg Centre .


VOLUNTEERSA Message from Deanne, your Volunteer Coordinator

VOLUNTEER

OF THE MONTHSpring is offi cially in the air March 20th

Why not take a minute of your time

To put a little ‘spring’ in someone

else’s step…

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH PROGRAM Nominate a Fellow

Volunteer!

Who: A fellow volunteer you enjoy

working with, or someone you have

observed that should be recognized.

Why: It’s fun to acknowledge your

peers!

When: Submit the nomination

form by the 10th of the month so

the nominee can be featured In the

monthly newsletter!

How: Pick up a nomination form.

They are displayed In the Evergreen

Lounge or from me.

Call me 250-338-1000 ext 232

or email [email protected]

FOOD SERVICE HOURSThe Food Service is open:

Monday to Friday,Closed Saturdays

REMINDER: Food Service will be

Closed:

Friday, March 25th – Good Friday

Monday, March 28th - Easter

Monday, both Statutory Holidays

We apologize for any inconvenience

that this may cause.

Lori Webber

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

PICKLEBALL ATTENDANTWe are looking for a volunteer to facilitate the Older Adult Pickleball group on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30 in

the Upper Native Sons Hall. Responsibilities would include: getting the keys from the offi ce, opening the doors, assisting

with set up on nets, taking drop in money and returning the money to the Filberg offi ce. Free Pickle ball would be a benefi t!

MUFFIN HEROHello? Anyone out there? Where are my early birds at? Surely in a group of nearly 2000 Evergreen Club members we can

fi nd two new couples to join us as Muffi n Heroes! This position works best in a strong partnership. We train you to get the

coff ee on, muffi ns in the oven, and some light kitchen prep work (to get the kitchen ready to open at 8 AM.) This position is

generally 7am-10am and we work around your fl exibility. Our muffi n crew should be called Muffi n Super Heroes as they are

a smaller group that are the heart of your food service operation!

Call Deanne 250-338-1000 ext 232 or email [email protected] if you are interested in hearing more about these

opportunities.

Time to Turn the Tables!Most ‘Volunteers of the Month’ get their photo taken while they pose for the

camera but Lori Webber’s photo captures her right in the act of volunteering!

Many of you will recognize Lori at the Evergreen Club’s recent AGM where she

ran the draw table. Through the years, Lori is always happy to volunteer for EG

raffl e tables, EG admission tables, EG garage sale tables, EG bazaar tables or

Legion poppy fund tables! We thought it was time to ‘turn the tables’ on her,

and recognize her for all of her volunteering! As fellow EG knitting club member

Penny Long states, “She’s a wonderful volunteer and is a valued member of the

club.” Lori joined the club 10 years ago and states, “It’s been a lifeline for me. It

gets me out of the house.” Lori enjoys the camaraderie of the knitters group, and

the friendships made from Bingo. She has a love of knitting and donates many

of her creations to the Comox Valley Child Development Association or St. Joe’s

Hospital Gift Shop. Lori also volunteers as the phone convenor for the EG Meet

& Greet Singles Group. Her role is to communicate dates and entertainment

information to all of the callers of the group. “It’s a really friendly good group.

Something new happens every time,” says Lori. She is also an avid participant

in the EG Darts group. “Fred & Ginny make it a lot of fun. It isn’t serious and we

draw for partners, doesn’t matter who you get!” Besides her time with the EG,

Lori also volunteers at the Courtenay Legion (where she started the Poppy Fund

table at the mall.) She is a 25 year Legion member who has served many years

on the executive and has volunteered for everything from meat draws to kitchen

work. Thanks Lori!


Please pre-register for all of the above classes ~ drop ins or

punch cards may be used for programs with star (space permitting).

See following pages for class descriptions.

Fitness Fees Drop-In 11 Punch *Eff ective January 1, 2016Evergreen Member $5.00 $ 50

Non-member $ 6.50 $ 65

How to pay:

• All drop-in fees must be paid at the Florence Filberg Centre offi ce

prior to attending classes & receipt given to instructor

• Punch card holders may go directly to their class

• Be sure to turn in your completed punch card to be entered in the

monthly draw for a free card!

WINTER 2016 FITNESS AT A GLANCE“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese ” Satchel Paige

GST WILL BE ADDED

TO PROGRAM FEES

9:15 amChair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:30 am55+ Strength

TrainingLewis Centre

9:00 amSimply Strength

Level 2Native Sons Hall

10:15 am55+ Gentle YogaNative Sons Hall



1:30 pm 55+ Strength


9:00 amStretch/Strength

Filberg Centre

9:00 amCardio & Strength

Native Sons Hall

9:00 amStretch/StrengthNative Sons Hall

9:15 amChair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:00 am55+ Hatha YogaNative Sons Hall

10:00 amYoga for Joint Health

Lewis Centre

Monday Tuesday Wednesday FridayThursday

3:00 pm55+ Beginner

Strength TrainingLewis Centre

3:00 pm55+ Beginner

Strength TrainingLewis Centre

9:00 amTRX & Resistance Training (Level 2)

Lewis Centre

2:00 pm55+ Hatha YogaFilberg Centre





9:00 am55+ TRX & Resistance

Training (Level 2)Lewis Centre

1:45 pm55+ Circuit FitLewis Centre





2:00 pm55+ Hatha YogaNative Sons Hall

1:30 pm 55+ Strength


1:45 pm55+ Circuit FitLewis Centre





10:15amIyengar YogaFilberg Centre

8:30 amIyengar YogaFilberg Centre




WINTER 2016 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Fitness ClassesThis class takes a modern approach to low impact aerobics,stretching and strength training. This all around balanced fi tness class will work your whole body. Classes are designed to improve your fi tness level by using weights, tubing, stability balls and throwing in a ‘healthy dose’ of cardio! This class is much like Simply Strength but with a cardio component.Instructor: Joyce Leong#40296 Fridays

April 1 - June 249:00 - 10:00 amNative Sons Hall - Grand Hall$78/13

Join us for this gentle introduction to strength training where partici-pants learn how to properly work with body resistance and with-out, balance work, strengthening muscular imbalances in the body, agility movements, core condition-ing, some cardio and stretching. An educational class to help one prepare for working out in the gym, other classes or at home.Instructor: Cathy Riopelle#40281 Tuesdays & Thursdays

March 29 - June 233:00 - 4:00 pmLewis - Activity Room$156/26

55+ Strength Training

This class is an option for those who want exercise, but don’twant the gym scene. This class will use a variety of equipment and will be fun yet challenging enough to work up a sweatInstructor: Cathy Riopelle#40282 Tuesday & Thursday March 29 - June 23

1:45 - 2:45 pmLewis - Activity Room$156/26

55+ Beginner Strength Training

Cardio & Strength

Stretch & StrengthThis class begins with a moderate level warm up followed by exercises that focus on strengthening, ton-ing and stretching key muscles. A long, relaxing stretch completes the class. Instructor: Janice Bradford#40317 Mondays & Thursdays March 21 - June 23

9:00 - 10:00 amFilberg Centre - Rotary Hall (Monday)Native Sons Hall - Grand Hall (Thursday)$156/26

Strength training is great for any-one looking to maintain, build and improve their strength, balance and overall well-being. Our qualifi ed instructor is in the wellness centre guiding you through your fi tness journey and off ering support.Instructor: Juan Blancas Mondays & Wednesdays March 21 - June 22#40287 10:30 - 11:30am#40288 1:30 - 2:30 pm $156/26#40289 Tuesday & Thursdays March 22 - June 23 10:30-11:30am $168/21#40290 Fridays

January 8 - March 1810:00 - 11:00 am$78/13Lewis - Wellness Centre

55+ Circuit Fit

This class will improve balance, strength, walking ability, and confi dence. Track your progress with pre and post balance assessments. The exercises are matched to your abilities and are done sitting, standing and walking. Participants must be able to walk a city block without stopping, and without the use of a walker or cane. A doctor referral is required. Instructor: Kim Hamilton

Mondays & Thursdays#40300 April 18 - May 26#40301 May 30 - July 7

$109/111:00 - 2:00 pmNative Sons Hall - Grand

Fall Proof Balance & Mobility Training

Minds in MotionThis class is designed for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related demential and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy light exercise followed by activi-ties or games and social time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light refresh-ments will be provided. .Instructor: Wendie Matte

Wednesdays#40304 March 30 - May 4#40305 May 11 - June 15#40306 June 22 - July 27

$45/61:00 - 3:00 pmNative Sons Hall - Lower

Are you interested in volunteering in the Minds in Motion program?

Please contact Shannan St. Louis to learn more

Phone: 250-734-4170Toll Free: 1-800-462-2833



Fitness ClassesChair Fit

This co-instructed intermediate level class off ers overall body con-ditioning, balance and agility, core strengthening and health and well-ness education.Instructor: Joyce Leong & Steve Thomson#40315 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00-10:00am

March 21 - June 22$156/26Grand Native Sons Hall

Simply Strength 2

A safe exercise program designed for the older exerciser or those with physical limitations that make tra-ditional exercising diffi cult. Classes will incorporate upper and lower body movements and the exercises are done in and out of chairs - with no fl oor work. No class February 8th.Instructor: Janet Gravoueille & Wendie Matte#40297 Tuesdays & Fridays

March 22 - June 249:15 - 10:15 amFilberg - Rotary Hall $162/27

Ditch the workout, Join the Party! Fun, easy Zumba moves inspired by Latin and International music as well as current hits. Guaranteed to keep you smiling and moving!Instructor: Lyla Pettis & Tammy Jones#40303 Mondays High Impact

April 4 - June 2010:30 - 11:30amLewis Centre MP Hall

Exercises will be taught with a variety of equipment to increase balance, range of motion and strength and will help you regain or maintain your ability to climb stairs, get in and out of a chair or car, and maintain your balance while walk-ing and standing. Instructor: Joyce Leong & Steve Thomson#40314 Mondays & Wednesdays March 21 - June 22 10:15 am -11:15 am

$126/21 Grand Native Sons Hall

Simply Strength 1

Gain improved fl exibility, balance, strength, posture and a sense of well being. These mixed level class-es will incorporate basic poses with options for increased challenge. Designed to enhance vitality and a sense of well being, these classes will help participants gain improved fl exibility, balance, strength, and posture. No class Feb 8.Instructor: Sheron Jutila

Mondays#40282 April 4 - June 27

2:00 - 3:30 pm Filberg Rotary Hall $144/12

Or#40286 April 1 - June 24

10 - 11:30am#40285 April 1 - June 22:00 - 3:30 pm

Native Sons Hall - Lower $156/13

Explore gentle and supported postures that ease tension, free joints and balance body and mind. Welcome to all levels and those preferring a slower practice.Instructor: Akiko Shima#40413 Friday April 8 - June 24

2:00 - 3:30 pmLewis - Meeting Room$120/12

55+ Hatha Yoga

Restorative Yoga

#40302ThursdayApril 7 - June 2310:30 - 11:30amLewis Centre MP Hall$66/11

Please read your receipt carefully or make note of special instructions when registering!

Yoga

Promote integration of body, mind and spirit through the practice of traditional yoga postures with an emphasis on developing strength, endurance, balance and correct body alignment. No class May 12.Instructor: Traci Skuce#40407 Thursdays

March 31 - June 238:30 - 10:00am

#40406 ThursdaysMarch 31 - June 2310:15-11:30amFilberg Rotary Hall$142/12

Iyengar Yoga

Developed for those who cannot or do not feel comfortable on the fl oor. Focus is on breathing, body awareness, relaxation, stretching and gentle postures. We fi nish with a meditation and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.Instructor: Sheron Jutila#40298 Tuesdays April 5 - June 21

11:00am - 12:00pmGrand Native Sons Hall$110/12

Chair Yoga

Zumba



Slowly and gently getting into pos-ture and breathing practice helps enhance the range of motion. Suit-able for beginers and those who prefer a gentle practiceInstructor: Akiko Shima#40741 Mondays

April 4 - June 2011:00am - 12:15pmLewis Meeting Room$110/11

#40401 WednesdayApril 6 - June 2210:45am - 12:00pmLewis Salish Building$120/12

Gentle Yoga

Yoga Movement Similar to cross-country skiing in technique, this invigorating cardio workout uses nearly 90% of your muscles by working both the upper and lower body, and burns more calories than regular walking. This easy, low-impact activity is a fun way to get fi t! Note: Poles will be provided for participants.Instructor: Catherine Egan#40307 Fridays Level 1

April 29 - June 1711:00 am - 12:00 pmLewis Centre$80/8

#40308 Fridays Level 2April 29 - June 1712:30 - 1:30 pmLewis Centre$80/8

Derived from the martial arts, Tai Chi is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing, which enhance physical health and emotional well-being. Tai Chi improves overall fi tness, coordination, and agility. Practic-ing regular Tai Chi promotes good posture, fl exibility, and range of motion, improves mental alertness, and sleep.Instructor: Ivy Wang

Wednesdays March 30 - June 15 #40319 9:00 - 10:00 am Level 2#40318 10:00 - 11:00 am Level 1#40320 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Level 3

Native Sons Hall - Lower$120/12

Tai Chi

Nordic Pole Walking

Develop strength and fl exibility trhough classical technique in this 55+ class. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Class is based on Royal Academy of Dance Graded syllabus. Please wear com-fortable and non-restrictive clothing and tie back long hair.#40313 Fridays

April 8 - June 242:00 pm - 3:00 pmLewis Centre - Activity Room $75/12$6.50/Drop-in

Silver Swans Ballet

Come and kick up your heels and dance the afternoon away! Line dancing is a great way to keep your brain and your body active! No partners required!#40299 Tuesday Intermediate May 3 - June 21

1:00 - 2:00 pmNative Sons Hall - Grand Hall$60/8$6.50/Drop-in

#40057 Wednesday BeginnerMay 4 - June 221:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Activity Room$60/8$6.50/Drop-in

Line Dancing

A blend of styles that includes mostly low to the ground poses with a bit of standing. A calming practice with stretching and easy strenthening poses. Suitable for those who are slow in getting up and down from the fl oor or have limited mobility.Instructor: Sheron Jutila#40283 Mondays April 4 - June 27

10:15 - 11:15amFilberg Rotary Hall$108/12

55+ Gentle Yoga

This series of gentle postures focus-es on bringing mobility to the joints. This class moves slowly, giving time to explore and modify as we go. The ‘joint releasing series’ can be used alone as a gentle practice or as a wamr up for other activities.Instructor: Sheron Jutila#40323 Thursdays April 7 - June 23

10:00 - 11:30amLewis Meeting Room$144/12

Yoga for Joint Health


If you have never tried kayaking and are interested in exploring the beautiful Comox River Estuary this is a great course for you! Join us on the water to leanr about kayaks, equipment and paddling skills.Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks

Wednesdays Friday June 10 #40673 9:00am - 12:00 pm

$45

Seniors’ Intro to Kayaking



Writing your life story is the sharing of your experience, strength and hope passed on to your family and loved ones. Learn to access memo-ries through a variety of writing exercises and story sharing. You will be encouraged to write small vignettes that recount diff erent aspects of your life.Instructor: Traci Skuce#40321 Thursdays

January 14 - March 171:00 - 2:30 pmNative Sons Hall - Lower$140/10

Write Your Life Story

In a step by step demonstration driven teaching process you will learn a variety of techniques unique to water colour such as washes, graded washes, masking, dry brush, glazing and more. Attention will be paid to the selection and care of materials and tools that will make your work more rewarding. Instructor: Bill Kerr Mondays

January 18 - March 14#40309 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Int. $120/8#40694 12:30pm - 3:00 pm Beginner

Lewis Tsolum Building$100/8

Painting with WatercoloursMusic

Learn to strum along to some of your favourite familiar songs. This easy beginner guitar course will teach you chord, rhythm basics, and a little bit of blues. All you need is a guitar!Instructor: Larry Ayre#40371 Thursdays

March 31 - May 51:00 - 2:00 pmLewis - Craft Room A$70/6

Campfi re Guitar

Review basics of sewing machines and then put them to practice. Bring your own or use one of ours.Instructor: Jean Morgan#40391 Thursdays

January 14 - February 41:00 - 2:30 pmLewis - Craft Room B$45/4

Sewing Basics

Have you always wanted to play the piano? Music makes your brain work better and here’s your chance to learn your favourite songs. These small group classes study the bascis of music, then you choose more! The fi rst book costs $28 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practising at home.Instructor: Debbie Ross

ThursdaysJanuary 7 - March 24

#40310 10:30 am - 11:30 am Beginner#40311 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Int

Lewis Tsolum Building$192/12

Piano

Because music makes your brain work better! This is a great way to learn to read music as well as keep-ing your brain and fi ngers agile. So-prano recorder and book cost will be $25, bought from the instructor at the fi rst lesson. Alto and tenor recorders will be available to try. Instructor: Debbie Ross#40312 Thursdays

April 7 - June 2312:30 - 1:30pmLewis Tsolum Building $121/12

Recorder

This is the perfect sewing course for you if you are a complete beginner wishing to have a thorough intro-duction to sewing techniques and learning to put those techniques to practice! Instructor: Jean Morgan#40391 Wednesdays

April 13 - June 15:30-6:30 pmLewis - Craft Room B$75/8

Beginner Sewing

The harmonica is a versatile instru-ment that can be heard in music ranging from folk and country to jazz and rock, but the harmonica is truly home with the blues. No previ-ous musical experience necessary. Instructor: Lary Ayre#40338 Thursdays

March 31 - May 52:15 - 3:15 pmLewis Craft Room A $70/6

Blues Harmonica

This course introduces you to the basic concepts of the Spanish language starting with pronuncia-tion and gradually working towards practical phrases and eff ective com-munication. Instructor: Bonita Wexler #40693 Mondays

April 4 - May 93:30 - 5:00 pmFilberg Soroptomist Lounge

#40691 MondaysApril 4 - May 96-7:30 pmFilberg Evergreen Lounge

#40690 TuesdaysApril 5 - May 1010 - 11:30amLewis Salish Building$72/6

Spanish

Language

Creative Pursuits



Health & Wellness

A Foot Care Nurse will provide you with a nursing assessment of your feet along with education on the prevention of foot issues. You will receive general information about proper foot care as well as trim-ming/reducing your toenails, corns and calluses and if applicable a diabetic sensory test will be done. This ‘treatment’ fi nishes with a foot massage.Instructor: Anne Lai

April 20 May 18 June 15

Soroptomist Lounge$45/30 minute appointment

Foot Care ClinicThe massage is performed in a seated position – on a portable massage chair. The client remains fully clothed throughout the 30 minute session. Health benefi ts include:• Increased strength, muscle

coordination & balance • It can greatly assist in arthritic

pain management • Relieves anxiety and depression• Increases range of motion &

blood circulation• Relaxes and rejuvenates• Boosts natural energy levels Instructor: Michelle Bowen Wednesday February 24 March 2, 9, 16, 23

Soroptomist Lounge$44/30 minute appointment

Chair Massage Special Interest

Paula has been teaching the lost art of making cheese for over 5 years, her classes are comprehensive and fun. Paula not only shows you how to make cheese but also creative and unique ways and ideas to enjoy the cheeses you make!Instructor: Paula Maddison#40095 Sunday March 13 10:00am -1:00pm $95 Lower Native Sons Kitchen

Brie#39905 Sunday March 13 1:00pm -3:00pm $95 Lower Native Sons Kitchen

Cheese Making


Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, inter-active exercises designed to stimu-late laughter. It provides an oppor-tunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. Laughter Wellness teaches us how to connect with our inner spirit of joy, allowing us to laugh anywhere, anytime, and for no reason at all. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! Check out www.invoke-laughter.com for more info.No class February 26Instructor: Joanne McKechnie#39699 Fridays

January 8 - March 181:00 - 2:00 pmLewis - Meeting Room$88/11

Drop-in’s Welcome

Laughter Wellness YogaMore than three million Canadians have some degree of hearing loss that can be attributed to many dif-ferent causes and disorders of the middle or inner ear.

Third Thursday of the monthFREE please call

Hearing Screenings

Be prepared for the love of your family! On March 21, Pat Schellen-berg, a Family Service Advisor and Funeral Planning Specialist will be joining us to give a free presenta-tion and question period on the importance of being prepared for your lvoed ones. Stop the emotion-al overspending! Help your execu-tor and loved ones by being pre-pared for them and to ease them at their time of need.

Please sign up at the offi ce to take part in the presentation and dis-cussion. Questions are welcomed. Refreshments will be served.

March 21 1:30-2:30pm Lower Native Sons Hall Refreshments will be served

Are you prepared? Free Funeral Planning Workshop

This introductory session reviews information about Alzheimer’s dis-ease and other dementias, and the challenges of receiving a diagnosis. Participants will learn about the diff erent types of support available throughout the dementia journey, and how to begin planning for the future. People with a diagnosis of dementia, care partners and family members are all invited to attend40091 March 17 1:30-3:30pm Lower Native Sons Hall

FREE please register

Getting to Know Dementia



• All registrations are processed on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis.

• Pre-registration is required for all classes except when speci-fi ed as a drop in class.

• Fees are to be paid in full at the time of registration by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card. Please make cheques payable to the City of Courtenay.

• Registration is limited to the immediate family plus members from one other family only.

• Courtenay Recreation reserves the right to cancel any pro-grams.

• GST will be charged on all pro-grams.

• A $20 handling charge will be collected on NSF cheques.

• Please read confi rmation re-ceipts carefully for information on dates, times, supplies, etc.

• A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons with a doctor’s note.

• All requests for refunds, credits or transfers will be processed with a full refund up to FIVE days before the start of the program. After this time, an administrative fee of $ 5 will be charged on all cash, Visa, Mastercard and Debit Card refunds.

• Refunds left as a CREDIT on your account will NOT be charged the administrative fee.

• Refunds will NOT be approved after a program has ended.

Registration Policy

Rec Reporter Changes Coming Spring 2016

You can expect to see some exciting diff erences in the upcoming Spring 2016 Recreation Reporter!

1) All adult programs will be together and grouped by the type of program. This means all the yoga programs will be in the same section, all the fi tness programs will be in the same section and all the art programs will be in the same section.

2) Classes with an Evergreen Club discount will be fl agged but you will also have the opportunity to explore many of the great programs your favourite instructors off er through Courtenay Recreation.

3) The other exciting new change is that everyone will get to register on the same day, March 7. You no longer have to wait a day to register in your favourite adult programs that don’t off er an Evergreen Discount.

2016 Island Living Lifestyle Coupon Books are on sale now! Coupon books

are available at the Florence Filberg Centre

offi ce for only $22.50 & G.S.T.

Proceeds from the coupon books go towards Evergreen Club programs

Get some exercise, meet new play-ers and improve your game in this fast paced group sport!#40295 Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays

Sept 21 - Nov 201:00 - 3:00 pmLewis Centre - Gym$3/Drop-in

Join in and have fun playing this exciting paddle game! Like a mini tennis game Pickleball is played by 2 or 4 people on a badminton-sized court using wood paddle racquets and a plastic style baseball. Equip-ment will be provided. No pickleball Feb 23 or March 10. March 8 games end at 4:00pm.#40386 Tuesdays & Thursdays

January 5 - April 72:30-4:30 pmNative Sons Hall - Grand Hall$2.50/Drop-in

Badminton

Sport

Pickleball volunteers needed!Contact Caleigh Ellis

(250)338-1719 ext 224


Pickleball


SPECIAL EVENTS

A 2016 Evergreen Club membership is required to participate in Club activities...be sure your membership is up to date

A 2016 Evergreen Club membership is only $27.00

plus GST.....best deal in town!

Those individuals turning 90 years young during 2016

will receive a Life Membership at no charge.

Evergreen Club 2016Membership

Renew now!

Armchair Travel Join Melinda Burns from Ageless Adventure Tours for a

tour presentation on a few of their popular tours available

for sale throughh the Evergreen Club .

Ageless Adventure Tours (formerly Mandate Tours) has

been working with the Evergreen Club for more than 15

years and has off ered tours of Canada and the U.S. 28

plus years.

The goal of Ageless Adventure Tours is to provide the

best tour experience possible. Travelers can expect

diverse sightseeing, comfortable accommodations,

quality meals and tours that provide a historical

perspective.

Each tour is led by a professional and personable tour

guide who will create a fun and casual atmosphere. All

their tours are thoroughly researched and designed for

the mature adult.

This presentation will feature the following tours:

Grizzlies of Knight Inlet, Across Canada by Rail, Autumn

in Quebec and Yellowknife/ NWT.

Friday April 8 20161:00 p.m Rotary Hall

Great music by local bands!

7:30 to 10:30 pm Rotary Hall,

Florence Filberg Centre.

Evergreen Club

members: $7.00, non-members: $9.00

Refreshments will be available. Tickets available

at the door.

Friday Night

Dances

Upcoming Dance: March 11 & March 18


$5per person

The Evergreen Club invites

you to a ...

Saturday, Mar 12

Scattered Skits

Second Stage

Players Present...

SPECIAL EVENTS

CV Concert Band presents

Mother’s Day ConcertSunday, May 10th 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30pm)

Florence Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall

A musical journey on the water featuring a

musical cruise down the waterways of America.

$5/person (tickets at the Florence Filberg offi ce)

Wednesday, April 27Wednesday, April 27

1:30 pm (doors open 1:00 pm)

Thursday, April 28Thursday, April 28

7:00 pm (doors open 6:30 pm)

Florence Filberg Centre Conference Hall

$10/person ~tickets at Florence Filberg offi ce

funny quick skits written by Betty Annand

Featuring local female country singers

available at the Florence Filberg Centre

Information: 250-338-1000


SPECIAL EVENTS

Reminder: Please arrive a few

minutes early as the movies start right

on time. Admission: one loonie

THE MARTIAN During a manned mission to Mars,

astronaut Mark Watney is presumed

dead and left behind by his crew. He

survives and must fi nd a way to signal

Earth that he is alive. Stars: Matt

Damon. 1hr & 44 mins.

Friday, March 4, 2016,12:30pmRotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre

GRANDMA Comedy about Elle and her

granddaughter Sage who spend the

day together trying to get their hands

on the cash that they both need.

Stars: Lily Tomlin . 1hr & 22 mins

Friday,March 18, 2016,12:30pmRotary Hall, Florence Filberg CentreMovies sponsored by Gone Hollywood in Comox

Writers and Books

Comox Valley Writer’s Society presents

A part of Courtenay Centennial

Celebrations the Writer’s Society

presents a collection of short bios

and list of publications by 180 writers

in the Comox Valley over the last 150

years.

This not to be missed book is on sale

at the Courtenay Recreation Florence

Filberg offi ce.

$22 plus gst, with

partial proceeds going

to the Evergreen Club!

Evergreen Club Presents a Readers’ Theatre presentation

I Never Saw Another Butterfl y

Wednesday, March 302:00 pm

Florence Filberg Centre Rotary Hall

Free presentation

Based on the lives of the children who were sent to the Terezin

concentration camp between 1942 1nd 1945.

This readers theatre is performed by a group of Comox Valley

teens. Come support young actors!

Come Join Us in Coquitlam!September 20 - 24, 2016

The 55+ BC Games is an annual, multi-sport event hosted by a

diff erent BC community each year.

Sports & Events Include:Archery, Badminton, Bridge, Carpet Bowling, Cribbage, Cycling,

Darts, Dragon Boat Racing, Five Pin Bowling, Floor Curling, Golf,

Ice Curling, Ice Hockey, Lawn Bowling, Pickleball, Slo-Pitch, Soccer,

Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Whist

Area 4 - Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland . Black Creek, Fanny Bay

Paul Kingan 250-338-2137 www.55plusbcgames.org or www.bcseniorsgames.org


1. Any person participating in a day or

overnight trip from the Evergreen

Club must have a current

membership. Members may bring

a guest. (may be exceptions)

2. Payment & RegistrationDay Trips: You may register

for day trips as the information

appears in the monthly

newsletter. Full Payments

are now due upon booking.

Overnight trips: The dates for

booking these tours will appear

in your newsletter. At the time of

booking a stated deposit must be

paid. Post-dated payments are to

be left for the balance owing.

3. Cancellation & Refunds:

Cancellation may be accepted

for medical reasons. It may

not be possible to provide full

refunds if we are unable to re-sell

your seat. Medical certifi cates

may be requested. Refunds

will not be made for any other

reasons unless approved by the

Manager except when all seats are

sold and we are able to resell your

ticket. $15.00 administration fee

will be applied to refunds.

4. Seating: There will be ASSIGNED

SEATING for all passengers with

the exception of the Escort. Please

advise staff if you are traveling

with a partner and if you have

any specifi c requirements when

traveling on the bus trip. The seat directly behind the bus driver is reserved for the escort.

5. Gratuities: Gratuities are included

in the cost of the day trips.

6. Book now and don’t be disappointed. If a trip is not fi lled

by the deadline, the seats may then

be sold to non-members.

7. B.C. Residents (65 years & over) travel 1/2 price on the B.C.

Ferries Monday through Thursday.

Note: Some exceptions may apply

to some trips contracted with

Travel companies. You must bring

your identifi cation on all trips

that involve travel on B.C. Ferries.

8. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure of bus

trips.

9. Passports or Enhanced Drivers Licenses are required when

traveling to the US.

TRIP POLICY

As a participant on the trips, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questionsor concerns, please contact the offi ce at 250-338-1000. We will be happy to assist you.

Perfume AlertPlease be aware of perfume

allergies and do not wear perfume

on bus trips.

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION: You may register for day & overnight trips as the information appears in the

monthly newsletter.

DAY TRIPS: Fees are to be paid in full at time of registration by cash, cheque, Debit Card,

VISA or Mastercard. (Please make cheques payable to the “City of Courtenay”).

OVERNIGHT TRIPS: When booking, a stated deposit must be paid. Post dated payments are to be

left for the balance owing for overnight trips, by cheque, VISA or Mastercard.

Payment will be applied 30 days or 45 days prior to departure and specifi ed by

trip.

Post Dated Payments

You only need to arrive 15

minutes prior to departure (unless

otherwise specifi ed) and your

seat number will be posted on the

board in the lobby of the centre.

Please advise our staff upon

registration if you are traveling

with a partner, and if you have

any specifi c requirements when

traveling with us. Thank you for

your continued support!

Assigned Bus Seating for 44 passenger motorcoach trips

BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS



The ultimate tribute to the iconic

Johnny Cash. Ring of Fire is a rockabilly

story of fi nding love, success, faith, and

redemption. From the cotton fi elds of

Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry, the

show reveals the moments that made

the “Man in Black” into a timeless

musical storyteller. Featuring more

than two dozen classic hits that broke

music boundaries and entertained

audiences for fi ve decades.

DATE:Wednesday, April 6, 2016

DEPARTS:9:45 am

RETURNS: 6:00 pm

COST: $107.00 per person

includes bus transportation,

buff et lunch at the theatre, theatre

ticket, bus driver gratuity & GST)

Chemainus Theatre “Ring of Fire - Project Johnny Cash “ (#40222)

Don your Jay’s gear for the annual

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners trip. Go

Jays Go!

DEPARTS: Mon., Sept 19,2016, 8am

RETURNS:Thurs, Sept. 22,2016,7 pm

COST: $ 849.00 Dble Occ (65+)

$1,149.00 Sgle Occ( 65+)

$ 867.00 Dble Occ)

$1,167.00 SgleOcc

Trip includes: home pick up,bus

transportation, ferry costs, 3 Blue Jay

vs Mariners baseball game tickets ,

1 breakfast, 2 dinners, 3 nights

accomm odation at Clearwater

Resort,Suquamish , WA.& bus driver

gratuity.

Note: A $100.00 deposit is required

upon booking. Final payment is due

July 15, 2016. A detailed itinerary

will be provided two weeks prior to

departure date outlining your home

pick up times. The offi ce will contact

you when it is ready to pick up.

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners Trip (#40158)

COMEDY - Elwood P. Dowd is unlike

anyone you’ve ever met. He insists

on introducing his friend Harvey to

everyone around town – trouble

is, Harvey is an invisible six-foot-tall

rabbit. Such eccentric behaviour

embarrasses his social-climbing sister,

who arranges a trip to the sanitarium

where an injection will “cure” Elwood.

But things get even stranger when

the real patient is mistaken and the

doctors begin to behave oddly.

DATE: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

DEPARTS: 9:45 am

RETURNS: 6:00 pm





Chemainus Theatre “ Harvey” (#40223)

BROADWAY MUSICALReverend Moore is tormented by the

dangerous consequences of rock-

and-roll in his town. He has banned

dancing, but his peace is short-lived.

When music-and-dance-loving Ren

arrives from the big city, he rallies his

fellow teens (including the Reverend’s

daughter) against the oppressive rule,

revitalizing the spirit of the repressed

townspeople, and helping them heal

from a tragedy that aff ected everyone.

Re-live the high-energy and open-

minded fun of this hit 1984 fi lm.

DATE:Wednesday, July 6, 2016

DEPARTS: 9:45 am

RETURNS: 6:00 pm





Chemainus Theatre “Footloose” (#40224)

Mamma Mia! (Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver) (#40067) In cooperation with Island Fever Travel

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s

timeless songs propels this enchanting

tale of love, laughter and friendship,

and every night everyone’s having the

time of their lives!

DATE: Saturday, April 2, 2016

DEPARTS: TBA RETURNS: TBA


Price includes : bus transportation,

matinea theatre ticket and ferry fare

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list


our waiting list

Autumn in Quebec (#40716)

In cooperation with Ageless AdventureTours

An itinerary is now available at the

offi ce for the fall trip. This escorted

tour features Montreal, Quebec City &

the Chralevoix Region.

DEPARTS: Friday, September 30,2016

RETURNS: Sunday, October 9,2016

COST: $4,435 pp Double Occupancy

$ 5,789 pp Single Occupancy

Trip includes: round trip airfare with Air

Canada, nine nights accommodation;

nine breakfasts, two lunches, four

dinners; meal gratuities ; all side

tours and entrance fees; services

of local guides; transfer gratuities.

NOTE: Out of province medical

insurance is recommended.


BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONSSkagit Valley Tulip Fesitval (#40061) In cooperation with Square 1 Travel

Tulalip Resort Spring Getaway(#40159)

Mystery Trip (#40059)

Over the mountains, over the sea

Vancouver Island is where I want to be

Beautiful landscapesm scenery galore

As you travel this island, it will make

your heart soar!

DATE:Thursday, April 7,2016

DEPARTS: 8:30 am RETURNS: 5 pm

COST: $94.00 per person for an all

inclusive day!

Note: Times for this trip are subject to

change.

2016 55 Plus Lifestyle Expo(#40060) In cooperation with Square 1 TravelSenior Expo 2016 will be held on

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Pearkes

Recreation Centre in Victoria BC.

Highlights products and services

to enhance and inspire the lives of

people over the age of 55. Additional

stops at View Royal Casino and

downtown Victoria if you want a day

In Victoria instead.

DATE: Tuesday, March 22, 2016

DEPARTS:9:00 am RETURNS:9:00 pm


Includes bus transportation


our waiting listOn this trip let’s tiptoe through the tulip

fi elds with extra time in La Conner, the

Tulalip Casino Resort Hotel and the

Premium Seattle Outlet Mall.

DEPARTS: Monday April 18, 2016

RETURNS: Wednesday April 20, 2016

COST: $545.00 Double Occupancy

$705.00 Single Occupancy

$15.00 Senior Ferry Discount

Trip includes: return bus and ferry

transportation, 2 nights’

accommodation at the Tulalip Casino

Resort Hotel with ,gaming voucher,

baggage handling, admission to tulip

farms, Hibulb Cultural Center, bus

gratuity and taxes. Meals included: 2

breakfasts, seafood buff et, salmon BBQ

lunch. Home pick up also included..

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is

due upon booking. Final payment is

due March 3, 2016

West Coast Adventure(#40062) In cooperation with Square 1 Travel

We’ll visit Cathedral Grove, the

Maritime Discovery Centre and

Harbour Quay in Port Alberni, we will

sail through the Broken Islands on M.

V. Frances Barkley, we will visit Ucluelet

and Tofi no with an opportunity to

walk a portion of the Wild Pacifi c

Trail, we will ride the Alberni Pacifi c

Steam Train and visit the historic

MacLean steam-operated sawmill.

DEPARTS: Thursday June 9, 2016

RETURNS: Saturday June 11, 2016

COST: $575.00 Double Occupancy

$ 710.00 Single Occupancy

Trip includes: 2 night’s accommodation

in Port Alberni, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch,

2 dinners, trip on MV Frances Barkley,

Alberni Pacifi c Steam Train, MacLean

Mill Sawmill tour, bus gratuity and

taxes. Home pick up & drop off is

included.

The ever popular Spring getaway to

this Marysville, Washington Resort!

DEPARTS: Mon,March 21,2016, 8 am

RETURNS: Thurs,March 24,2016,7pm

COST: $599.00 Dble Occ

(65+ BC. Resident)

$899.00 Sgle Occ

(65+ BC. Resident)

$617.00 Dble Occ

$917.00.Sgle Occ

Trip includes: home pick up, 3 nights

accommodation at Tulalip Resort;

bus transportation, ferry charges for

bus, ferry fare, 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner

buff et, $20 gaming voucher,baggage

handling , & bus driver gratuity

Note: A deposit of $100.00 is due

upon booking . Final payment is due

January 22, 2016. A detailed itinerary

will be provided 2 weeks prior to

departure date. The offi ce will call you

when it is ready to pick up.

Across Canada by Rail (#40715)

In cooperation with Ageless AdventureTours

An itinerary is now available at the

offi ce for the trip. This escorted tour

features Toronto & Ottawa.

DEPARTS: Tues., August 30,2016

RETURNS: Sunday,September 9,2016

COST: $6,187 pp Dble Occ Berth

$ 7,039 pp Sgle Occ Berth

$6,869 pp Dblc Occ Cabin

$7,729 pp Sgle Occ Cabin

$9,089 pp Single*

* Single (in a double VIA cabin

Trip includes: ferry tolls, VIA Rail :

Vancouver to Toronto on the

Canadian; VIA Rail Business Class

:Toronto to Ottawa; One way airfare

Ottawa to Vancouver; Ten nights

accomm; ten breakfasts; fi ve lunches;

six dinners; meal gratuities; all side

tours & entrane fees; services of local

guides; Red Cap Service; transfer

gratuities.

Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet(#40968)

In cooperation with Ageless AdventureToursAn itinerary is now available at the

offi ce for the trip. This escorted tour

includes highlights of Alert Bay &

U’Mista Cultural Centre

DEPARTS: Mon., August 15,2016

RETURNS:Fri.,Augsut 19, 2016

COST: $1,909 pp Dble Occ

$2,196 pp Sgle Occ

Trip includes: four nights accommo

dation; four breakfasts, 3 lunches; two

dinners; meal gratuities; seven hour

grizzly bear cruise & tour; services of

local guide; three & a half hour whale

watching tour ; all side tours and

entrance fees.



IL Divo (Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver) (#40226)

In cooperation with Island Fever Travel

Celebrity Solstice Alaskan Cruise with 2 nights in Seattle (#39553)

(In cooperation with Square I Travel )

DEPARTS: Friday, May 6, 2016

RETURNS: Sunday May 15, 2016

COST:

$1,540 Dble Occ - Inside (6 nights)

$1,945 Dble Occ- Outside (6 nights)

$1,995 Dble Occ- Balcony ( 6 nights)

$2,260 Dble Occ - Inside (9 nights)

$2,650 Dble Occ- Outside (9 nights)

$2,700 Dble Occ - Balcony (9 nights)

Price includes Comox Valley home

pickup and drop off , bus and ferry

transfer to Vancouver, 7 night Alaska

Cruise with cocktail reception and

meals, 2 night stay in Seattle at the

Warwick Hotel with an included dinner,

Seattle sightseeing tour, transfers in

Seattle, Victoria Clipper from Seattle

to Victoria, bus transportation from

Victoria to the Comox Valley, all taxes

and gratuities.

Experience the majesty, history and

the culture of Newfoundland and

Labrador. This comprehensive tour

escorted from Comox is a complete

immersion in the culture and daily life

of the province.It’s easy pace makes it

enjoyable and it’s encounters make it

unforgettable.We’ll travel from coast

to coast with a local guide who will

bring the experience to life.

DEPARTS: Tues.,August 23, 2016

RETURNS: Sun.,September 4, 2016

COST: $4,095.00 Dble Occupancy

$4,920.00 Sgle Occupancy

Group Airfare with Westjet Airlines

includes ta. Aug 23 - Sept 4, 2016,

$925.00

Trip includes: coach tour, 13 nights’

hotel accommodation, services of

local guide, water shuttle/tour of

Bonne Bay, Gros Morne Park, Sir

Wilfred Grenfell Mission, Red Bay

Basque Whaling Station, return ferry

to Labrador, excursions to L’Anse

Aux Meadows,tour of historic St

John’s, Cape Spear, Twillingate,

Trinity, Bonavista & more.Includes 12

breakfasts, 8 midday meals; 3 dinners.

Home pick up is included. Group

airfare is being arranged and will be

extra.

Newfoundland Bus Tour (#40064) In cooperation with Square 1 Travel


our waiting list

Classical singing superstars Il Divo

are coming to Vancouver as part

of their 2016 Amor & Pasion Tour.

The Vancouver show, which will

take place at Queen Elizabeth

Theatre on Sunday, November

6, is stopping in seven Canadian

cities across British Columbia,

Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta.

DEPARTS: Sun., Nov. 6, 2016, TBA

RETURNS: Mon., Nov. 7, 2016, TBA

COST: $569 pp Dble Occ

$659 Single Occ

$549 pp Triple Occ

$539 pp Quad Occ

Trip includes: hotel accommodation

at Georgian Court Hotel , breakfast,

dinner , Orchestra seating at Queen

Elizabeth Theatre & bus transportation.

NOTE: bookings are non refundable.

4 Day Pacifi c Coastal Cruise /stay in San Diego (#40228)

In cooperation with Square 1 Travel Join our escorted group trip which

includes a 4 day Pacifi c Coastal Cruise

from Vancouver to San Diego on the

MS Amsterdam;

followed by 4 nights in San Diego.

DEPARTS: September 26, 2016

RETURNS: October 4, 2016

COST: $1,856.00 Inside/Dble Occ

$1,940.00 Outside/Dble Occ

$2,215.00Verandah/Dble Occ.

Single Rates available upon request

Senior Ferry Discount = $16.00

Deposit: $250.00 per person

Package includes: home pick-up;

transfer from Comox Valley to

Vancouver; 4 night cruise with cocktail

reception; 4 night hotel stay in San

Diego with city tour; fl ights from

San Diego to Vancouver; ferry & bus

transfer to Comox Valley; home drop-

off , gratuities, baggage handling,

transfers and all taxes.

Join our escorted coach tour through

the Discovery Coast & Cariboo,

including scenic ferry trip from

Port Hardy to Bella Coola; drive up

the infamous “Big Hill” & through the

wild Chilcotin; visits to Willams Lake,

Quesnel, Barkerville & Whistler.

DEPARTS: Tues., August 9, 2016

RETURNS : Mon., August 15, 2016

COST: $1,580 (65 +) Dble Occ

$1,650 Dble Occ

$2,015(65+)Single Occ.

$2,085 Single Occ

Deposit: $150.00 per person

Trip includes: Home pick-up & drop

off ; all bus & ferry transportation; 1

night in Port Hardy; 2 nights in Bella

Coola; 2 nights in Williams Lake;

1 night in Whistler; 4 breakfasts; 4

lunches;3 dinners. This escorted tour

includes gratuities, baggage handling,

and all taxes

Discovery Coast to Cariboo Circle Tour (#40063)

In cooperation with Square1 Travel

Preview of some of the 2016 Trips in cooperation with Square 1 Travel

• Okanagon Wine Festival Tour ( #40065) October 5 - 10, 2016

• Butchart Gardens (#40066)

December 11 - 12, 2016

Details on these trips are currently

being completed and will be

published in upcoming newsletter.


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridaySimply Strength (2)9:00-10:00am

*55 + TRX Level 29:00-10:00am

Stretch & Strength9:00-10:00am

Simply Strength (1)10:15 -11:15am

55+ Gentle Yoga 10:15 -11:15am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30-11:30am

Cycling Groupmeets 10:00am

(weather permitting)

Canasta

10:00am-12:00pm

Quilting

12:00-4:00pm

Table Tennis 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Fall Proof & Mobility Training1:00-2:00pm

Carpet Bowling Instruction /Drop-in play 1 :00 pm

*Badminton1:00-3:00pm

Book Club (1st Monday of each

month) 1:00-2:00pm

*55+ Strength Trng1:30-2:30pm

55+ Hatha Yoga2:00-3:15pm

Drama Club Meets3:15 -5:00pm

Snooker Drop-in Play

7am to 4:30 pm

Whist 7:30 pm -9:30 pm

MARCH AT A GLANCE

Snooker Drop-in Play 7:00am - 4:30pm

*55+ TRX Level 1 9:00-10:00am *

Chair Fit 9:15-10:15am

Fabric Painters9:30 am - 11:30 am

Bible Study 10:00-11:30am

Crib

10:00am-12:00pm

Happy Gang 10:00am-12:00pm


Darts10:30am-12:30 pm

Chair Yoga11:00am-12:00pm

Mahjong

12:30-3:00pm

Carpet Bowling League Play 1pm

Stamp Club (2nd

Tues. of each month)

1:00-3:00pm

Table Tennis 12:30

pm-3:30pm

Camera Club (1st &

3rd Tues. of the month)

12:00-2:30pm

*55+ Strength Trng1:30-2:30 pm

Knit & Crochet Group 1:30-3:00pm

*55+ Circuit Fit 1:45 -2:45 pm

IPADS (1st&3rd Tues )

2:30pm

Pickleball2:30pm-4:30pm

Ukulele Group(2nd & 4th Tues of each

month)

4:30 pm-6:15pm

*55+ Beg Str Trng 3:00–4:00pm

Bridge

*55+ TRX Level 2 9:00-10:00am

Simply Strength (2)9:00-10:00am

Heartstrings 10:00am-12:00pm

Cycling Groupmeets 10:00am

(weather permitting)

Simply Strength (1)10:15-11:15am


Texas Hold’em 12:15-3:30pm

Chess 12:30 -3:30pm

Minds in Motion 1:00-3:00pm

Mexican Train1:00-3:00pm (2nd &

4th Wednesday of

the month)

Meet & Greet(Singles)

1:00-3:00pm

1st Wed of month

Games Day 3rd Wed of each

month 1 pm

Scrabble1:00- 4:00pm

*55+ Strength Trng1:0-2:30pm

Snooker Drop-in Play 7:00am-

12:00pm

Snooker Drop-in Play 7:00am -4:30pm

Iyengar Yoga 8:30-10:00am

55+ TRX Level 1 9:00-10:00am *

Stretch & Strength9:00-10:00am

Brazilian Embroidery9:00am-12:00pm

Gospel Sing a long10:30 -11:30 am

Yoga For Joint Health10:00-11:30am

Iyengar Yoga 10:15-11:30am


Art Club

12:30-3:30pm

Bridge 12:30-3:30pm

Carpet Bowing Drop-in Play

1 :00 pm


Fall Proof & Mobility Training1:00-2:00pm

*55+ Circuit Fit 1:45-2:45pm

Pickleball2:30-4:30pm

*55+ Beg.Str Trng

3:00-4:00pm

Snooker Drop-in Play

7:00am-4:30 pm

Chair Fit9:15-10:15 am

Cardio and Str. 9:00-10:00am


55+ Hatha Yoga10:00-11:30am

Choristers

10:00-11:30am

Recorder 10:00-11:30am

Restortative Yoga11:00am-12:15pm

Chess 12:30-3:30pm

At the Movies

12:30pm (1st &

3rd Fridays) Check

Special Events for

dates.

Bingo

1:00-3:00pm


*Laughter Yoga1:00-2:00pm 55+ Hatha Yoga2:00-3:30pm

Night Dances7:30pm (check

schedule)

SaturdayCentre Hours: closed

on Saturdays .

Open on specifi ed

dates for Special

Events.

Computer Lab

Maintenance is

completed on

the fi rst Friday of each month. Computers will not

be available during

this time.

Golf Club meets at

Longlands on Wed.

& Fri, 9:30 am from

April to October.

Activities listed

which appear in

Bold Red Type require advanced

registration fee.

* indicates

programs held at

Lewis Centre.

March 2016 newsletter

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