Mission Statement: To provide programs and services that will help seniors maintain and enhance their quality of life. 9350 82 Street NW Edmonton Alberta T6C 2X8 E-mail: [email protected]Phone 780.468.1985 Website: www.seesa.ca Crazy Hat Dinner Our October Monthly Dinner was Crazy Hat Day and boy did we have a bunch of hats to choose from… and the winner was—Betty Johnston (pictured left)!
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Mission Statement: To provide programs and services that will help
seniors maintain and enhance their quality of life.
WEEKEND BUILDING SETUP ATTENDANT Eric Kadatz Dick Proctor
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soliciting support for a single candidate. ** a one time set up fee of $30.00 may apply
Next Deadline
December 4th 2014
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From the President’s Desk…
Christmas is the time of year when we send messages of love, best wishes and gifts of happiness. Our family and friends are an important part of our life. Christmas is a time when family and friends get together to get caught up on events from the past year. For some of us, it is a sacred time.
I have been thinking that we should interview our members so they can relate what Christmas was like for their family in the years past. That may be a project for next year.
Another project for 2015 may include composing a “SEESA Song”.
November was a busy month at SEESA. We held a remembrance service, a successful fundraising gala, Drama Club shows, and a Memorial Celebration for our deceased members . Family members always appreciate this remembrance for our late members and their families. The Christmas tree is set up in the cafeteria. The stars represent our deceased members and were placed there by their families. Please take a minute to read the names on the stars.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish SEESA staff, the SEESA Board and SEESA members a happy holiday season that is fun and festive. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015 - friends! Sheila Clifford-MacKay SEESA President
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Christmas Office/Building Hours
Dec. 20 Saturday Closed
Dec. 23 Reminder: Noon deadline for NYE Tickets (firm)
Dec. 24 8:30 - noon
Dec. 25 - 28 Closed
Dec. 29 - 30 Open 8:30-4:30 (no food service)
Dec. 31 8:30 - noon (no food service)
Jan. 1 Closed
Jan. 2 Open 8:30—4:30 (no Food Service)
Jan. 3 Saturday Closed
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St Nicholas Mandolin Ensemble Would like to entertain at SEESA in
exchange for Casino Volunteers! Help needed at Argyll Casino January 27th & 28th 2015
There will be a sign-up sheet on the Poster bulletin board or call Bonnie at 780 462 1679
Rummage Sale “Thank You” A special “THANK YOU” to the volunteers who helped in the kitchen at the Rummage Sale—Mick, Wayne, Randy, Bev, Joan, Bill and Ursula. We couldn’t have done it without you! Any comments or suggestions for the next sale, please pass them along to us via Mary Anne.
-Carol & Marcel Borle
Kim’s
Korner
Drop in fees increase for the first time since 1980! Yes it is true! Effective January 1, 2015 drop in fees will be $2.00/visit. Most people I speak to about this say, “it’s about time!” In the past 35 years class fees have more than doubled as well as the costs of utilities and supplies. Yes, it is about time. If this increase is substantial enough to prevent you from attending a club please see me in confidence. We can make arrangements for you. We now accept VISA/MC and Debit at the front desk. There are restrictions: 1. A minimum purchase of $30.00 2. No cash back option 3. Phone-in credit card orders are subject to an additional user fee of $2.
Phone-in registration for classes and tickets will be available the day following in-person program registration or sale.
To all of our members, on behalf of the staff of SEESA, we wish you all the warm and wonderful things that make a Merry Christmas. Thank you for your support, your hours of work, your answer to the “call of duty”; our volunteers continue to be SEESA’s greatest gift.
Christmas can be a lonely time. At the present time, we have volunteer opportunities if you would like to make a positive difference in a senior’s life. The Friendly Home Visit is a great way to meet and socialize with an isolated senior. Also, our phone buddy volunteers can enjoy a phone conversation with isolated seniors from their own home and may check on them once a week. For more information please contact Sherr or Phil.
With a growing aging population in Alberta, SEESA Outreach is adapting to seniors’ changing needs to live healthier and independently in their community. Outreach provides the following services to any senior who may need assistance: with government forms, personal sessions and advocacy. Furthermore, we help decrease isolation through facilitating support groups such as Social Circle, Shop Talk, and Seniors Insight Group. Services are available to SEESA members, as well as non-members within our geographic boundaries, at no cost.
If you have any questions in these areas, please contact Celeste, Phil or 211.
Happy holiday to you and your family!
Phil Lafon Outreach Worker
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December 19th at 11 am in the Herb
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SEESA LET’S GO!! CLUB Noon hour concert at
McDougall United Church Lunch to follow at the La Ronde Revolving
Restaurant at Chateau LaCombe Wednesday Dec 10th
Meet at SEESA at 11:30am; depart SEESA: 11:40 am – return time: 2:45pm Cost: $15.00 (includes club fee, free concert and transportation) Lunch Cost: $24.15 plus gratuities. Pay for your own Deadline to register: Monday, Dec 8th- 4:00 pm. Pay at SEESA front desk. McDougall United Church has been a cornerstone in our city for over 100 years. From the curved hardwood pews and massive pipe organ to stained glass windows and towering brick pilasters, McDougall still breathes with the sprit of fine craftsmanship. Among the church's historical treasures is a century-old walnut pulpit crafted by Reverend McDougall. Amidst the splendour of the poinsettias, Christmas trees and lights, McDougall Church offers Christmas carols, a featured musical artist, hot apple cider, cookies, and coffee from Starbucks at this noon hour concert. The concert is free; however, if you wish you may donate to the School Lunch Program run by E4C. Lunch: We’ll walk next door and enjoy a holiday lunch buffet at La Ronde restaurant, located on the 24th floor. Revolving once every 88 minutes, you’ll be treated to an unmatched view of Edmonton. Some of the items included in this festive feast include Eggnog, Carved Turkey and bread pudding with rum sauce. Jo-Ann Moloney Coordinator of the Let’s Go Club
General meeting for Let’s Go Club:
Date: Tuesday Jan 6 Time: 11:00am Location: SEESA
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Melody Singers Notes This has been a busy time for the Melody Singers. Since our last report we have had 4 sing outs and have participated in the Remembrance Day observance at SEESA.
We visited Clover Bar Lodge where Emily Rowan acted as our MC. Linda Jennings and Alida Van Braeden, two of our talented poets, read lovely selections form their own writings. Our next stop was Providence Centre. Pearl Lauber was our MC. Entertainment during the breaks was Ben Lauber singing “Love Me Tender” and “Working Man” backed up by Bass + 10. Vivian Lundgren and Doug Gillett sang “You’re The Cream in my Coffee” and “Taking a Chance on Love”.
Hardisty Nursing Home was the next place on our schedule. Joan Brady chaired the proceedings; Linda Chernetski sang “Nothing is too Wonderful to be True”. Martin Molzan played “Enjoy Yourself” on his violin. Dee Turner and Ron Cutting followed with “Are You Bloated Tonight” and “Shine on Harvest Moon” It was a great birthday party. The next venue on our tour was St Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital. Tom McGovern was the MC. He also accompanied Vivian Lundgren on his clarinet as she sang “Evergreen”. Vivian was joined by Doug Gillett singing “The Way We Were”. A Trio, Linda Chernestski, Pearl Lauber, and Beryl Robertson, sang “I Am Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No.” We have had a very enjoyable time singing for seniors. Thanks especially to Anne Marshall for preparing us and inspiring us. We are currently hard at work on our Christmas music.
* A correction to our last article we have 4 new members and 3 returning members for a total of 58 harmonious characters.
- Elsie Combs
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Monthly Draw Winners October: George Orescan, Norma Gallardo
Food Services Welcome Jackie Lizee and Marcelle Jamieson!
A young kitchen helper (who had also recruited a friend to help) commented, “I had a BLAST at the Gala...it was so much fun. Thank you for inviting us to help.”
With two Monthly Dinners and the New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance this month, there are lots of opportunities for you to have a blast, too! Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board by the kitchen.
If you record your hours, then end up working longer, please add the extra time to MySeniorCenter. Every quarter hour helps.
Attend Dinners? Enjoy the entertainment? Could you help the Social Committee find great entertainers?
When You Renew... Please list ALL areas that you volunteer in.
Still Looking For… A note taker for the
Personnel Committee. Front Desk trainees Cafeteria Cashiers Friendly Visitors
November Birthday Party Once more the birthday party had the good fortune to have Bev Munroe along with Joyce Smith and George Myren to entertain us. Always a welcome pleasure! There were many stories and jokes - great music! They are, as always, consummate professionals. The party had 24 celebrants and 21 guests. Our Door prize winners were : Joan Brambley and Jim Frazer. Our Lunch winners were: Marguerite Kerscher and Nick Schuster
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We look forward to
helping our neighbours!
“Look within. Within is the fountain of good,
and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.”
Marcus Aurelius
Milestones & Celebrations November Landmark Birthdays
Diana Bacon, Joan Brambley, Angela Coutinho,
Claire Dallaire, Yvonne Dean, Nick Fedun, Anne Goueffic,
Dianne Graham, Claire Kotun, Arnold Lindgren, Chrissie McIntyre,
Lyla Mckillop, Herb Moniz, Harvey Norstrom, Norman Purschke, Edwina Viegas,
and Gerry Weber
SEESA Gift Certificates
Gift certificates, available in increments of $5, may be used
in the cafeteria, to pay for a class or to buy tickets.
Membership Gift Certificates are also
available!
It’s the perfect thing!
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Christmas Eve Brunch
Wednesday December 24, 2014 9 - 11 am in the Cafeteria
$6.00
Choice of: Eggs Benedict or
Waffles Fruit
Juice/tea/coffee Chocolate Treat
RSVP required: please call front desk by
noon December 23.
Sorry no walk-ins
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In Our Thoughts and Prayers
To all our members and friends who have
been ill or who have lost a loved one, our
thoughts and prayers are with you
The following people have been ill or injured
and hopefully will be fit and active in short
order: Reid Creller, Lloyd Hammell, &
Norma Bracuk
The following members, past members or
family members have passed away:
Sharon Moffett’s husband Bob, Marion
Gallager’s husband Andy, Lucy Lewis’ son
Chris and Bonnie Russell.
If you have any news, either good or bad,
about members, past or present, and their
families, PLEASE write it in the Outreach
book located at the front desk.
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For Painting, inside and out, call
Colleen the Painter
587-938-4771 (this is a local call)
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From the Archives
SHOP AT SEESA!
PRINCESS FLORENCE Fashion Accessories
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
10:00AM-1:30PM
IN THE DINING ROOM
Cash, VISA,
MC & Debit
Ukrainian
Christmas
Wednesday, January 7 at noon in
the Cafeteria
A chance to give away something you got
that was, to you, priceless (i.e. no value)!!
Wrap it up and bring it here for someone
else to cherish forever
(...or until the next gift exchange)
Scarf tying demonstration at
10:30 am
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Conversations Matter
At the Grey Matters Conference in Red Deer recently I attended a session from Alberta Health Care Services that introduced a guide for making health care decisions during the Palliative Care and End of Life phase of our life. Why would we need this? The bad news is that 70% of us will reach a time when we are unable to communicate our own wishes.
Conversely, the good news is we can make our wishes known, communicate and document them now so that this information is available to the healthcare team when and if it is needed.
The information consists of a medical assessment done when you enter the health care system and recording your wishes with respect to treatment, care and housing. The information is stored in a green, plastic envelope called the Green Sleeve that will remain with you and accompany you as you move within the Health Care System. The Green Sleeve documents are fluid and can be changed if your condition and choices change.
What do you need to do? You need to reflect on your wishes and values. For example, what do you expect from health care; what are your views on prolonging life; how would you define quality of life. You need to talk about your wishes and values to a trusted person: family member, spouse, partner or friend, in a number of conversations.
Finally you need to document your wishes. Complete a Personal Care Directive that names the person or persons you have chosen to speak on your behalf and store everything in your Green Sleeve. When it becomes necessary this material and this person will direct the Health Care team to carry out your wishes.
For more information check http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/9098.asp
-Myrna Reeves
Now Accepted at the Front Desk
We are pleased to announce new payment
options for purchases over $30 at the Front
Desk. Over the phone payments are subject
to an additional $2 service charge.
Pool Hall Club
Christmas Social Wednesday, Dec 17 from 9 am - noon
Pool Hall members are gathering for a festive mixer,
morning games, and refreshments.
Bring a potluck snack to share.
WINTER CLASS REGISTRATION
begins December 4th at 9 am
You must have a valid 2015 Membership to register for
classes. Ensure you renew before Dec 4th. To save time please bring your 2015 SEESA Membership card
with you. Over the phone registration with a credit card will be accepted the
following day if the class is not full and the amount is over $30.
Note: A $2 service charge will be applied to over the phone purchases.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
We joke about our memory lapses, as people do joke about the scary and
undefined.
People of all ages experience memory problems occasionally. Seniors seem to
worry about it more than other age groups.
Do we understand the difference between symptoms of depression, medication-caused
delusion and the symptoms of dementia?
Printed material is available. Check with
outreach workers, family doctors and public
health clinics for handouts.
Online dementia related resources are
available. The Alzheimer Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories (ASANT) offers an
online gathering place for people with dementia and their care partners. See
asantcafe.ca for up-to-date information, discussion groups, and education.
What is my responsibility as a concerned
citizen when I realize that a vehicle driver is very confused, whatever the cause? Are we
responsible for other’s safety? The government appears to think we are. Alberta
Transportation - Driver’s Fitness and Monitoring requires a letter (or email) with
the reporter’s name and contact information that will be kept private. They prefer a
licence plate # of the reported driver but a name and approximate age will suffice.
Those of us, at SEESA, who work with
membership data, are held back from member reports because of confidentiality
agreements with members. That is as it should be.
When it comes to safety and diagnosis for
someone who is challenged by confusion, do you think that friends, neighbours, and
acquaintances owe it to one another to make a report rather that allowing the
possibility of an accident and the resultant sadness?
Karen Sheridan
Time to renew your
SEESA Membership Renew now and avoid the
rush in January $30 for the entire calendar year!
Renew before January 9th and be entered in a special draw.
Fits and Giggles Our Accidental Drama Club pulled off another bang-up performance with their annual Fall offering. The hit of the evening turned out to be the not-so-behind-the-scenes stage crew who swapped out the sets while in costume right in front of the audience. Great choice, Director!
The cast entertained a total of 423 audience members at the Gala event Friday and the two sold out performances Saturday and Sunday. Well done all!
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Dinner TIXS
on Sale 8:45 am
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Fundraisers Meeting
Wednesday
night lite supper
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Winter Registration Opens 9 am
January
Newsletter Deadline
5
WeCan Payment Deadline
Jam Session
7pm
6
Crib Tournament
1 pm
7 8 9
Board Meeting
Deadline for Dec Monthly
Dinner Tickets noon
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Monthly Dinner
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Special Events
Meeting
Monthly Dinner
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14 15 16 17 Birthday
Party 2:30pm
Wed. night lite supper
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WeCan Pick– up
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Jam Session 7pm
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Office Open 8:30—4:30
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Office Open 8:30—4:30 Noon Dead-line for NYE tickets & Christmas Brunch