KEEPING YOUNG - Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre

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ANCASTER SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT CENTRE The Mission Statement of the Agency is : To provide a comfortable and friendly atmosphere in which older adults can increase social contacts, attain new knowledge, participate in recreational activities and find opportunities to achieve a total sense of well being. The Board and Staff are committed to providing: �� A friendly, enjoyable, and stimulating Centre �� A variety of activities to encourage social interaction �� Opportunities to learn new skills �� Physical recreation opportunities �� A community facility recognized as: ‘The meeting place for older adults’. �� An environment that encourages older adults to participate in community activities. SENIOR CENTRE MEMBERSHIP Your Senior Membership is valid at all FOUR City of Hamilton Senior Centres: Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, Hamilton Seniors Active Living Centre (downtown YWCA), Ottawa Street YWCA Seniors Leisure Centre, and Sackville Hill Senior Centre. Membership rate is $28.80 and $40.90 for non-residents. (Membership rates may be subject to change January 2012) OFFICE STAFF: Full-Time Recreation Coordinator: Wilma Groen Full-Time ASAC Clerk: Pamela Clark Part-Time Recreation Assistant: Sue Traver Part-Time Recreation Assistant: Ali Hopman 2011 ADVISORY BOARD Marie Baehrle - Secretary Margot Bailey - Past Chair Art Faguy Shirley Glauser Al Gordon - Chairman Bob Harris Jim Mackenzie - Treasurer Jean Patterson Steve Potter Aubrey Smith Bob Thomson - Vice Chairman Brenda White Jill Laskey - Manager, Seniors Wilma Groen - Staff Liaison THE JOURNAL: is published quarterly by Pamela Clark TABLE OF CONTENTS Recreation Coordinator Update 3 Dates to Remember 5 Senior Discounts 6 Ancaster Keeps It’s Head Above Water 12 Community Corner 13 Classes and Activities, Internet Registration 14 Services - Foot Clinic, Drivers Info, 55 Alive 16 Trips and Tours 17-18 Cards and Games 20 Crafts and Skills 21 Exercise and Fitness 22 Dance Classes 23 Educational Classes 23 Music Classes 24 JOURNAL ADVERTISING: Pamela Clark - Please see Painting Classes 24 information on page 26 of The Journal TRIP COORDINATOR: Marlene Smith @ 905-304-1548 2 Centre Information 26
FROM THE RECREATION COORDINATOR - Wilma Groen Hello Everyone! November is just on the horizon, and we all need to keep active throughout the winter months. Hibernating is for bears, but we need to do exercises, and enjoy a Pot Luck Lunch, or event at the Centre with friends so that we enjoy life to its fullest! We are having a Remembrance Day Program and Brunch at 10:15 a.m. on November 11 th , with the Fun Chorus. We are also having a trip presentation with Collette Tours on November 22 nd , so see if you want to travel when the weather is snowy here, and find a place to enjoy the sun. We are also doing a trip to China in March 2012, which I am sure you would enjoy. Flyers are available at the Centre, so come out and see the great price of this trip. We would like to do another presentation soon, so that you can see what is available on this trip. Insurance prices are also available at the Centre, so just ask Marlene Smith or staff for the rates they have for you. Another event that will be here on November 19 th , is the “Nashville Sound”, so come out and listen and dance to the music. December is a celebration month, as Christmas programs and parties are taking place at the Centre. Different classes have their own special day for a luncheon, and the Centre is having a Christmas Party on December 7 th at noon. Tickets will be $15.00 and I am sure that everyone will have a good time. A “Special Guest” will make his appearance early this year! Our evening party did not have enough people last year, so unless we sell out, we will probably have one daytime party this year. Make sure you book early, so that you will not be disappointed. We also have a Pot Luck Lunch on December 23 rd , and a sing-song, so come out and enjoy this time with everyone. In January come out and try something new, as we do have a “new” Mosaics Class, and the work they are doing, is awesome! Other classes are ready to have you come and enjoy friendship and fun as well! Do not feel bored over the winter months!! Exercise in a nice studio, is also alternative for getting rid of the “winter blues” as well as a spare tire if we stay fit with Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Dancing classes, and other fun ways to keep active! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and a Healthy and Happy New Year! Staying young is a secret, and keeping busy is part of the secret, and the rest is up to each and everyone of us! Enjoy life, it is a gift that we have received, and we have the obligation to make it better for all who touch our lives. Hug someone, it makes everyone fell better! Till next time…..Wilma Groen 3
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