50+ Active Living Bulletin - City of Campbell River

Recreation & Culture Department
50+ Active Living Bulletin
January 2013
OFFICE HOURS
Community Centre Sportsplex
401 11th Avenue Open Monday-Friday 1800 South Alder St. Monday-Friday 8am-9pm
V9W 4G2 8:30am-4:00pm 250 923-7911 Saturday 9am-4:00pm
250 286-1161 Closed Weekends & Evenings Sunday 9am-4:00pm

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Coming Events
page 3 & 4
Drop-In Crafts
page 5
Volunteer News
page 5
Drop-In Programs
page 6
Registered Programs
page 7
Fitness Programs
page 7
Trips & Tours
page 8
Community News
& Events
page 9
At A Glance
page 10
50+ Active
Living Bulletin
is published by 50+ Staff
Linda Moore
Program Coordinator
Judy Ridgway
Programmer
Bulletins are available on
the last Tuesday of the
month at:
Community Centre
Sportsplex
www.campbellriver.ca
Inquires:
250-286-1161
50+ Active Living Bulletin
50+ ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM
Start 2013 off right and come to the All members Meeting on Fri Jan 4 at
10am in the Lounge. Find out why 50+ programs work!
50+ Active Living membership registration is due in January. $20 per
person. Get a head start and register now at the Community Centre or
Sportsplex. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT! Just in case you need it to confirm
your registration.
With Smiles from Linda Moore
Words of wisdom from Lucille Ball…
“The Secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and
lie about your age”!
STRATHCONA CONNECTION
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By Deb Wilson, Fitness Coordinator
250 287-9234 Ext. 236 or email
dwilson@strathconard.ca
Happy New Year! As we look into this year we are excited to share
many events and programs we have at Strathcona Gardens. Every year
we try to shift, change and expand our program options for you.
The Zumba Sentao program is a first for Campbell River. This is a
modification of the ever popular and exciting Zumba dance classes.
This style of Zumba is done primarily in a chair. The music is
motivating and the movements are easy to follow. Anyone is capable of
joining into the class. We offer two in the morning and one on Monday
evenings. Two of our instructors are regular Zumba instructors and
have taken additional training to teach this program. It is so uplifting!
This class is in our Fitness Studio. If you’re in a wheelchair or stairs
are a challenge, our elevator awaits you and will lift you to the second
floor room.
Our Graypower Bootcamp classes are very popular!! They begin
January 8th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45am. Or we
have a Saturday morning option beginning January 12th.
January 2-4 only, we are offering many of our registered programs at
15% off the brochure price. IE: Zumba Sentao, Graypower Bootcamp
and Aquatic Arthritis to name a few.
Check out the Winter brochure for more new program ideas to pass the
dull days away!

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Friday, January 4
10:00-11:30am
Community Centre Lounge
Everyone welcome!
Stay for lunch after the meeting, $10pp
RSVP at the office for lunch
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Everyone is invited to this informal
party for cake and entertainment!
Cake is compliments of Thrifty Foods.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
3:00-4:00pm
Lounge
EVERYONE WELCOME!
NEWCOMERS WELCOME
If you are new to 50+ Active Living or
new to town please drop in. We will
introduce you to programs and people,
take a tour of the Community Centre
and finish off with an invitation to
join the monthly Birthday
Celebration. Friends, family, old and
new members welcome!
Thursday January 24
1:30-2:30pm
Lounge
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50+ COMING EVENTS
Lunch Bunch
The Rosebowl
Thurs Jan 17
11:45-1:00pm
Lunch Bunch is an invitation to everyone to
enjoy a lunch together at a different local
restaurant each month. Call 250-286-1161 to
book so we can reserve a table.
FREE DRAW FOR LUNCH!
Linda, just hangin’ around!

50+ COMING EVENTS
2013 Memberships
NOW AVAILABLE
$20 per person
2013 WINTER/SPRING
RECREATION GUIDE
Registration started in December.
Plan for January through to May.
Look through the guide
for the health and fun of it!
Jan 21-27
Events happening all
week around Campbell
River!
Look for events at the Community Centre,
Strathcona Gardens, Vancouver Island Regional
Library, Tidemark Theatre and many more!
www.literacyforall.ca for more information!
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These are great gifts for that person
who has everything! Wonderful
photos of our members at play!
CAMPBELL RIVER
ACCESS AWARENESS COMMITTEE
(CRAAC)
We would like to invite anyone who is
interested in making Campbell River an
accessible community for everyone to come to our
monthly meetings. We meet on the 3rd Wed
each month in an accessible home.
Please call Judy for more information at
250-286-1161.

QUILTER’S GAB
Work on your own
projects this month.
Tuesday, Jan 8
9am to 3pm
Craft Room
CALICO QUILTERS
Thursday, Jan 17
9:30am to 12pm
Craft Room
APPLIQUE
Friday, Jan 25
9:30 to 11:30am
Lounge
CARING CARDS
When you know a
50+ member is ill or has
experienced a loss, we
have a card volunteer
ready with addresses,
cards and stamps.
Call Rose
At 250-287-4457
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DROP IN CRAFTS
50+ TUESDAY CRAFTS
Welcome back to another year of crafting! Drop in Crafts takes place in the
Craft Room on Tuesdays, 1-3pm. This program is free to 50+ members and
only $2 for non-members. Come and join the group for a creative time and
lots of laughs! The coffee is always fresh and not crafting experience
required.
Jan 15 we will start 2013 off by having a day of cleaning out the craft
cupboard! Come and lend a hand.
We will be working on some spring crafts this month, if you have a great
idea that you would like to do please let Sylvia know.
VOLUNTEER NEWS
Thank you to our many volunteers who made 2012 so great! We could not
do what we do without all of you, from program leaders to committee
members and to our many special event and fundraiser volunteers.
Thank You and Happy 2013! From Linda & Judy
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We will be looking for volunteers for the following this spring:
Walk for the Elimination of Racism March 23
Plant & Jumble Sale April 20
Vancouver Island Fibre Fest May 3,4,5
Mark February 14 down on your calendar! We will be showing our
appreciation to our many volunteers and what a perfect day to do it on,
Valentine’s Day! More info will be in the February bulletin.
TOY & CRAFT SHOW—update and thank you’s!
We had a very successful 2 days at the Sportsplex this year. The crafter’s
were happy and customer’s were happy also, lots of smiling faces! Thanks to
everyone who came out and gave out door prize tickets and looked after the
writing of all the many numbers on the prize board.
Every year we need to transport tables from the community Centre down to
the Sportsplex and then bring them back after the sale. This year that task
was made much easier thanks to Ron Quinton and Discover Community
Church. Ron offered the Church’s trailer to take the tables for us and he
drove them down and back for us! Thank you Ron and Discovery
Community church, we appreciated this so much!
Toy & Craft Show
2012, what a great
weekend!

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50+ DROP IN PROGRAMS
Drop in programs are free to 50+ members and $2 per visit for non-members.
BOARD GAMES are available to borrow from
Linda and Judy’s office. Balderdash, Sequence and
Rummy-O. We also have lots of used playing
cards.
GENTLE FIT was retired at the end of the year.
Do you have an idea for a new program? Tell
Linda or Judy..
LOUNGE LIBRARY is for all members to borrow
books, puzzles and videos. Please return the same
or another book, puzzle or video when you are
done. Let’s keep everything circulating and use
the library, it’s there for YOU!
SOFT TENNIS is played over low nets like tennis
and pickle ball, using a regular tennis racket and
a light, soft ball. Hitting this ball is easier on the
arm and wrist. If you would be interested in trying
soft tennis, please call the office to put your name
on the interest list. Play time will be
Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30pm at the
Community Centre.
TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE
Thurs Jan 10
1-3pm
Lounge
SONG CIRCLE on Fridays from 7 to 9pm in the
Lounge by the fireplace with volunteer Brian
Jones. Come to listen, sing or play your
instrument.
WALKS & HIKES are finished until the spring.
Thank You to Iris for being a great volunteer
leader. We are looking forward to getting back out
there when the weather warms up! Watch the
bulletin for startup dates.
POTLUCK COMMITTEE will be meeting on Tues
Jan 8 at 1:30pm in the lounge. If planning
potlucks sounds like fun, come and join us we love
new ideas!
DROP IN POTTERY STUDIO
Community Centre Craft Room
Fridays Jan 25-Mar 15 1-4pm
$6 per day see Page 48
POTTERY FOR EVERYONE
Community Centre Craft Room
Thurs Jan 24-Mar 14 6-9pm
8/$160 (8/$155—50+ Members) see Page 48
UKELELE FOR BEGINNERS!
Are you interested in learning to play the
Ukelele? We have someone who loves to play
and wants to share her love of this instrument
with others. You do not have to have previous
musical experience, just the enthusiasm of
playing for your own enjoyment. We are
taking an interest list and as soon as we have
enough names we will set up a time. Please
call 250-286-1611 and put your name down!

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See the Winter/Spring Recreation Guide for registered program details.
QIGONG (chee-gong)
Community Centre Room 5
Tues Jan 15-Feb19 7-8pm see Page 46
6/$73 ($63 50+ members)
PILATES WITH LORI
Sportsplex
Moderate Tues Jan 15-Mar 19 9-10am
10/$100 see Page 42
Beginner Wed Jan 1-Mar 20 9:30-10:30am
10/$100 see Page 42
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REGISTERED FITNESS
SENIOR FITNESS CONSULT
Sportsplex 90 minutes $68
Call 250-923-7911 to book see Page 45
POST REHABILITATION
Sportsplex 60 minutes $50
Call 250-923-7911 to book see Page 45
WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATION
Sportsplex 60 minutes $45
Call 250-923-7911 or book see Page 44
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9-10am Total Body Sculpt
CRCC
10:30-11:30am Fit for Life
Sportsplex
12:10-12:50PM Zumba
CRCC
Yoga
CRCC
Total Body Sculpt
CRCC
Fit For Life
Sportsplex
X Fit
CRCC
REGISTERED PROGRAMS
FOOD SKILLS FOR SENIORS
Do you love to eat? How about eat for free? Then this program is
for you! It’s free, food is provided and recipes are unique and tasty.
You get to prepare one portion of the meal, then enjoy the whole
meal together. Instructor Mara Kersey organizes a great day each
week, as well as a grocery store tour like you have never had
before! Registration is required.
Community Centre Room 5 & Kitchen
Mondays Jan 7 to Feb 18 1-5pm FREE
ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS
Lucilla Girotto instructs these lessons that will give you a feel for the rhythm
and sound of Italian, prepare you for a trip or a serious language course.
Lucilla is an engaging and talented teacher and is ready to work with you!
Registration is required.
Community Centre Lounge
Fridays Feb 1 to Mar 8 9:30-11am FREE
DROP-IN FITNESS
DROP IN FITNESS CLASSES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND THE SPORTSPLEX!
Yoga
CRCC
Total Body Sculpt
CRCC
Zumba Gold
Sportsplex
Core & More
CRCC
Drop-in fitness classes are free to passholders, or use your 10 visit pass or pay $6 to drop-in!
Please see page 42 of the Winter/Spring Recreation Guide for more details on our fitness rates!

50+ TRIPS AND TOURS
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All our trips and tours are designed for the 50+ age group. All ages are welcome, however
trips are not suitable for children. Membership is not required. Some, not all, trips are
accessible.
Call Lee Peniuk
to book 250-287-4564
BUS TRIPS WITH LEE
Watch for info in the February Bulletin.
TRANSIT TOURS
Once a month join us for a trip on the local transit bus. Start with a how to lesson explaining the
schedule, the etiquette and the cost of bus travel. Whether you are new to town, choosing to travel
‘green’ or preparing for life without your car, our transit tours are sensible and sensitive!
Community Centre Lounge Wed Jan 9 9 to 11:30am $12 or $10 (50+ member)
OUT TO LUNCH
After a fresh air stroll we’ll enjoy lunch at a recommended restaurant no more than an hour’s drive
away. Each person will pay for the lunch of their choice.
COURTENAY Wed Jan 23 10am to 2pm 1 trip/$25 or $15 (50+ member)
SENIOR’S EXPO IN VICTORIA
A bus trip to Victoria, Pearkes Arena for the annual Senior’s expo. Lots of booths with tons of info of
interest to persons over 50. Great entertainment throughout the day as well.
Tues Mar 12 $42 Bus leaves Community Centre at 6am and returns around 8pm
ISLAND FEVER TRAVEL AND CRUISE PRESENTS:
CANADIAN TENORS Feb 9 CHICAGO Mar 2
Save On Memorial Arena, Victoria At The Centre
$229.00 includes return $199 includes return transportation, ferry
transportation and Buffet Dinner and Orchestra seating
SARAH BRIGHTMAN ANDRE RIEU Mar 20-21
POSTPONED TILL OCT 24 Rogers Arena, Vancouver
Save On memorial Arena, Victoria $379 includes return transportation, ferry
$299 includes return Buffet Dinner & Hotel
transportation and Buffet Dinner
BILLY ELLIOT Apr 6
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver
$209 includes return transportation,
ferry and Orchestra seating
Call Island Fever Travel & Cruise at 250-287-3221 or email Kim: kim@islandfever.travel
for more info and to put your name on the interest list for any of these trips.
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The
Canadian Tenors

CAMPBELL RIVER
SENIORS CENTRE 55+
1426 Ironwood Road in “The Common”
Open Monday to Friday
9:30am to 3:00pm, Tuesdays to 4pm
Lunches everyday 11am to 1pm
Enjoy games, events, programs and
socializing over coffee or tea everyday.
For more information,
please call 250-914-4401
FOOT CLINIC
Lion’s Den
Sunday January 20
For an appointment
call 250-830-9323.
Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program
needs volunteers! A few hours a week would
mean a lot to many people. If you can help, please
call Louise at 250 830-1150 between 10am to 1pm
on Mon, Wed or Fri or pick up an application at
520 2nd Ave (behind the old Quinsam Clinic on
Cedar) .
Contact Valine today for personalized service.
By appointment, just for you!
HEALING HANDS EXTENDED
Home support, respite, post-op
and rehab by licensed RN.
Call 250-287-8420
HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE
With TLC for your house,
plants and dog or cat.
References supplied.
Call Rose at 250-830-3010
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COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
CR SENIOR PEER COUNSELLING
Trained and confidential seniors
talk with seniors—their peers!
To book a counselor
contact Jackie
Senior Peer Counseling Coordinator
at the Women’s Centre
250-287-3044
ELDER COLLEGE
Operates out of North Island College
1685 South Dogwood St
Open Mon-Fri 9am-4 pm Wed to 6pm
Courses designed for you.
For information: call 250 923-9700
www.nic.bc.ca/eldercollege
INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK at
the Sunshine Wellness Centre
Our community has many resources for you
to better your health.
First ask your doctor to refer you to IHN.
You will be introduced to
activities to suit your health needs.
IHN can access Recreation & Culture
programs for you at no cost.
For information call 250 850-2195
SHAERORA ESTHETICS
By Stacey Gordon at 1195 Dogwood
Pedicures, permanent makeup,
manicure, facials and more!
Call 250-203-2382
CLEAN SWEEP JANITORIAL
Cleaning, windows and ground maintenance.
VAC Health ID cards accepted,
authorized provider.
Insured, bonded and covered by WCB.
Call Donna today: 250 923-4998

MONDAY
8:30-12:00 Quilting Rm 2 *Jan 7
9:00-10:00 Total Body Fit Gym *Jan 7
9:30-11:00 55+ Hockey Strathcona Gardens
10:00-2:00 Out to Lunch Jan 23
10:30-12:45 ESL Lounge *Jan 7
12:00-2:00 Badminton Sportsplex *Jan 7
11:30-12:15 Adaptive Swim #3 Strathcona Gardens
1:00-2:00 Beginner Tai Chi● Rm 1 *Jan 7
1:00-3:00 Liquid Embroidery Rm 2 *Jan 7
1:00-3:00 Floor Curling Gym *Jan 7
1:00-4:00 Partnership Bridge Lounge *Jan 7
1:30-3:30 Table Tennis Gym *Jan 7
2:00-3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi● Rm 1 *Jan 7
TUESDAY
9:00-10:00 Coffee Time Lounge *Jan 8
9:00-4:00 Quilters Gab Craft Room Jan 8
10:00-12:00 Scrabble Lounge *Jan 8
10:30-11:15 Adaptive Swim #2 Strathcona Gardens
11:00-1:00 Pickle Ball Sportsplex *Jan 8
11:30-1:00 Singles Bag Lunch Lounge *Jan 8
11:30-12:15 Adaptive Swim #1 Strathcona Gardens
1:00-3:00 Deck Shuffleboard Gym *Jan 8
1:00-3:00 Drop In Crafts Craft Rm
Jan 15, 22, 29
1:00-4:00 Bridge Lounge *Jan 8
1:30 Potluck Comm. Mtg. Lounge Jan 8
7:00-10:00 Crib Lounge *Jan 8
WEDNESDAY
8:30-12:00 Hand Quilting Rm 2 *Jan 9
9:00-10:00 Total Body Fit Gym *Jan 9
9:00-1:00 Drop In Painting Craft Room *Jan 9
9:30-11:00 55+ Hockey Strathcona Gardens
10:00-11:00 Singing 4 Fun Lounge *Jan 16
11:30-12:15 Adaptive Swim #3 Strathcona Gardens
12:00-2:00 Badminton Sportsplex *Jan 9
1:00-3:00 Carpet Bowling Gym *Jan 9
1:00-3:00 Crib Sportsplex *Jan 9
1:00-4:00 Mah Jong Lounge *Jan 9
1:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge Lounge *Jan 9
1:30-3:30 Table Tennis Gym *Jan 9
6:30-10:30 Euchre Lounge *Jan 9
The Community Centre
will be CLOSED:
Tuesday, January 1
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THURSDAY
9:00-12:00 Calico Quilters Lounge Jan 17
9:30-11:30 Crochet/Knitting Lounge *Jan 10
10:00-12:00 Mexican Train Lounge *Jan 10
10:30-11:15 Adaptive Swim #2 Strathcona Gardens
11:00-1:00 Pickle Ball Sportsplex *Jan 10
11:30-12:15 Adaptive Swim #1 Strathcona Gardens
11:45-1:00 Lunch Bunch The Rosebowl Jan 17
1:00-2:00 Advanced Tai Chi● Rm 1 *Jan 10
1:00-3:00 Movie Time Lounge Jan 10
1:30-3:00 Stamp Club Lounge Jan 17
1:30-3:30 Table Tennis Gym *Jan 10
1:30-2:30 Newcomer’s Welcome Lounge Jan 24
2:00-3:00 Beginner Tai Chi● Rm 1 *Jan 10
3:00-4:00 Birthday Party Lounge Jan 24
7:00-11:00 Duplicate Bridge Lounge *Jan 10
FRIDAY
9:00-10:00 Total Body Fit Gym *Jan 11
9:30-11:00 55+ Hockey Strathcona Gardens
9:30-11:30 Applique Lounge Jan 25
10:00-12:00 All Members Meet Lounge Jan 4
11:30-12:15 Adaptive Swim #3 Strathcona Gardens
1:00-4:00 Bridge Lounge *Jan 11
1:30-4:30 Badminton Gym *Jan 11
7:00-9:00 Song Circle Lounge *Jan 11
7:00-8:30 Drop In Dancing Sportsplex *Jan 25
SATURDAY
6:00-8:00 Potluck Dinner CRCC Gym Jan 19
SUNDAY
11:00-1:00 Pickle Ball Sportsplex *Jan 6
1:00-3:30 Table Tennis Gym *Jan 6
Programs occur weekly except for dates in bold print.
All programs are held at the Community Centre except as
noted.
Free to 50+ Members
CX Cancelled
No drop in to Tai Chi
* First Class
The Sportsplex
will be CLOSED:
Tuesday, January 1