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Page 28 – August 2013 – Kerby NewsKerby Centreʼs Activities, Programs & ServicesDATES TO REMEMBERCivic Holiday —Kerby Centre Closed.............................Monday, August 5Monthly Movie —“Is Anybody there?”...............................Friday, Ausust 30SERVICES:Education and RecreationDepartmentMonthly Movie – August:Is Anybody There? (1 hr, 34min) on Friday, August 30at 1:00 pm in the KerbyCentre Lounge. Price is$1.00 and includes a snackand a drink. Set in the1980’s seaside England, thisis the story of Edward, anunusual 10 year old boygrowing up in a Senior’shome which is run by hisparents. Deeply movingwith brilliant comicmoments. Michael Caine athis best! Sponsored by TheLodge at Valley Ridge 403-286-4414Kerby Centre Fit Room isopen 7:30 am – 7:30 pm,Monday – Friday. ApplicationsIN MEMORIAMJoin us in extending sympathyto the familiesof these Kerby Centremembers and volunteers:Patricia Louise CarswellErnest (Ernie) Wilson CarterShirley Ward ClarkeCyril DoddsAlexander (Al) Vincent DohyEsther Viola ErosDouglas Eugene FlammeMarion FraserDoris Tamara FriesenDonald Edward HoareCatherine Joan HookerWilliam (Bill) HourieEdna Marjorie HuntMarjorie B (Marj) JohnsonPieter KeusHelen Bertha LindIrene Glenora NewstaterClifford (Cecil) OrtonAgnes Lynas (Nancy) ParkinsonRonald Bruce PoleAl RitzaMaryon Stewart RobertsonFrank Albert RonaghanMarguerite Eva SchumacherFaye Ann SorensenHenry (Turk) TerleckiPlease inform Kerby CentreʼsVolunteer Department if youknow of members and volunteerswho have recentlypassed away and we willendeavour to publish theirnames in the forthcomingissue of the Kerby News.for the Fit Room are at the Edand Rec Dept. Membershipincludes free 1 hour sessionswith Personal Trainer –Tammie Yearwood.Internet Room has movedto Room 305. The hours(9am – 3pm, Mon – Fri).The cost of printing is 10cents per page.Drop in Spanish – Fridays10 am - 12 pm – scheduledfor August.Nintendo Wii is available.Please contact Ed and Recoffice to book a time.Information/HousingDepartmentPersonal Directive Workshop:Make plans now for a timewhen you can’t make yourown decisions. Attend aworkshop presented by DanWhite of the Office of thePublic Guardian. The workshopruns WednesdaySeptember 25 from 1:30 –3:30 pm in the KerbyLecture Room. The sessionprovides general informationon personal directives andenduring powers of attorney.Pre-registration is required asspace is limited. To registercall the Kerby InformationOffice at 403-705-3246.Cost $3.00.Estate Pre-PlanningWorkshop: Make plans nowfor a time when you can’tmake your own decisions.Attend a workshop presentedby Michele Radek, aCertified Funeral Counselor.The workshop runsWednesday October 2,2:00 – 3:00 pm in theKerby Centre Board Room.The session provides informationregarding the importanceof up-dated wills,Power of Attorneys, andMedical Directives; Ways toprevent unnecessary emotionaland financial duress;Options when a loved onpasses away; How to preparefor alternative livingarrangements. Pre-reg istrationis required as space islimited. To register call theKerby Information Office at403-705-3246. Cost $3.00.Home ModificationsWorkshop: This presentation,focuses on facilitatingclient independence and promotingcost-effective homecare for seniors throughhome adaptation and retrofitting;planning for longtermneeds; innovativedesign solutions, includingsolutions based on technologyand government programsthat may assist withfinancing are reviewed;demonstrates available toolsto help educate seniors andtheir families about homeadaptations The workshopruns Wednesday October 16from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in theKerby Board Room. Preregistrationis required asspace is limited. To registercall the Kerby InformationOffice at 403-705-3246.Cost $3.00.Wills Writing Workshop:This workshop addresseslegal considerations andpractical concerns for olderadults who are thinkingabout preparing a will.Attend a workshop present-Weekly Clubs and EventsIf you have an idea for a new group – or would like to join a current one – check with theEducation and Recreation (403-705-3233) or Volunteer Department staff (403-705-3218)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayInternet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeCribbage1:30 - 3:30 pmChandlerKennedy Room$1.25Knitting for aCause10:30 - 11:30 amDining RoomSecond Mondayof each monthFree!No knitting inAugustRecorder Group12:30 - 2:00 pmRoom 313$1.25Pickleball3:30 - 5:00 pm5:15 - 6:45 pmGym$1.25Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeTuesdayLuncheonGroup11:15 - 1:00 pmChandlerKennedy RoomFree!DowntownWalking Club10:00 am Meetin room 305Second Tues ofthe month Free!ed by Natalie Simpson fromCalgary Legal Guidance.The workshop runsWednesday October 30from 1:30 – 3:00 pm in theKerby Lecture Room. Thesession provides generalinformation regarding theadvantages of preparing awill, what to include in yourwill, how to prepare a legallyvalid will, safekeepingyour will, and amendingyour will. Pre-registrationis required as space is limited.To register call theKerby Information Office at403-705-3246. Cost $3.00.Diana James WellnessClinicFree Nutritional Screening,Tuesday 9:00 – 12:00 pm.The Diana James WellnessCentre invites you to learn ifyou are eating well to stayhealthy. Call to book anappointment 403-234-6566.Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeGeneral CraftGroupRoom 3119:00 - 12:00 pmFreeNo Craft GroupAugustWednesdayDance1:00 - 3:00 pmLecture Room205$1.25!No Dance inAugustBridgeChandlerKennedy Room1:00 - 3:00 pm$1.25Ismali SocialGroup12:00 - 2:00 pmGymSPECIALTY AREASThe Next-to-New Store (203):This store has a variety ofsecond-hand clothes for menand women at low prices.Store Hours: 10:00 to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.The Wise Owl Boutique(Room 214):This consignment shop featuresunique handmade items byseniors. The shop is open from10:00 to 3:00 pm, Monday toFriday. Consignments are onlyaccepted on Wednesdays from:9:30 to 11:30 am and 1:30 to2:30 pm. Please call 403-705-3218 for more information.Tour of Kerby Centre:Tours are held every Thursdayat 10:30 am (approx.1 hour).Learn about Kerby Centre’sprograms, services and volunteeropportunities. Everyonewelcome, meet in the diningroom; no need to register.Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeArtist Group10:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 313$1.25/half dayBingo11:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 205Lesbian Group2:00 pmRoom 308Third Thursdayof the monthPickleball3:30 - 5:00 pmGym $1.25Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeSpanishConversation10:00 - 12:00 pmRoom 311$1.25Badminton &Ping Pong10:30 - 12:00 pmGym$1.25Krazy KarversWoodcarvingClub10:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 102$1 per hourWii12:30-3:30 pmRoom 308$2.50 per dayor $10.00 permonthSpanishConversationfor Beginners1:00 - 3:00 p.m.ChandlerKennedy Room$1.25 StartingSept 20