SAC_newsletter_January_February_ 2011:SAC ... - Town of Milton

Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre 

Upcoming Events 

Wed., Jan. 26 - 

Robbie Burns Luncheon 

Mon., Feb. 21 - 

Centre Closed 

Thurs., Mar. 3 - 

Seniors Active Living Fair 

Tues., Mar. 8 - 

Pancake Brunch 

Inside This Issue 

President’s Report...........3 

Membership Updates ........4 

Staff Update......................6 

Fundraising..................7-8 

Centre Happenings......9-11 

Winter Programs......12-13 

Trips & Tours .................14 

Movie Listing .................15 

Activity Listing ...............16 

Hours of Operation 

Monday - Thursday: 

9:00 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Weekends as advertised 

Robbie Burns 

Special Luncheon 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 

12:00 Noon 

Tickets: $12 

News 

& Views 

500 Childs Drive, Milton, ON 905-875-1681 www.milton.ca 

January / February 2011 

Celebrate the birth of Scotland’s favourite son with a delicious 

traditional Scottish feast. Enjoy a sing-a-long in the library with our 

“Song Spinners” Chorus, beginning at 11:30 am. 

Tickets will be available the week of January 3 rd , 2011. 

Pancake Tuesday Brunch 

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 

10:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Tickets: $8 

On Shrove Tuesday come to the Centre for 

delicious pancakes, toppings, sausages, tea, 

coffee, and orange juice. 

Tickets will be available January 25 th , 2011.

Volunteers & Staff 

Advisory Board Officers: 

Tish Butson..................................................President 

Judi Hanson.........................................Vice President 

Maisie MacKay.................................... Past President 

Sheila Sheppard......................................... Treasurer 

Trig Smith................................................... Secretary 

Members: 

Stella Michaud.................... Constitution & Standards 

Barb Janzen............................................... Programs 

Susan Platt................................ Property & Inventory 

Dawn Franklin........................................ Membership 

Maisie MacKay............................ Fund Development 

Vacant.................................. Volunteer Development 

Diane Miller................................ Board Development 

Betty Sine....................................... Member at Large 

Vacant............................................... Town Councillor 

Tammy Townsend........................ Centre Coordinator 

Part Time Instructors: 

Digital Photography...........................George Webster 

Folk Art.....................................Pat Roser / Liz Walter 

Painting Classes..................................... Gail Mowat 

Music & History Programs................ George Sanford 

Spanish.................................................Lucy Hannant 

Tai Chi...........................Jill Heath / Gisela Wittenburg 

Qi-Gong........................................................Jill Heath 

Therapeutic Qi Gong..............................Joh Friedrich 

Yoga/Osteofit............................................ Kathy Best 

Message from Your 

Newsletter Committee 

Ed Goodall, Hilda McKinley, Fran Pearce, Barbara 

Jones, Barbara Fullum and Diane Miller. 

• Do you have a suggestion for the March/April 

Newsletter? Please let Tammy Townsend, Centre 

Coordinator, know by Friday, February 4, 2011 

• Members...please remember to pick up your next 

newsletter after Tuesday, March 1, 2011. 

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Activity Convenors: 

Art Convenors................Marion Detlor & Barb Jones 

Art Club................................................David Franklin 

Bingo................................Vera Riley & Mary Buckley 

Billiards................................................Harold Penson 

Bid-Euchre......................Grace Little & Mareke Thain 

Book Club..............................................Jenny Panda 

Carving Club............................................Ron Culbert 

Clogging.............................................Mary Flippance 

Computer Club............Ted Pierrepoint & Judy Daniel 

Contract Bridge......................................Freda Clarke 

Conversational French.............................Mimi Irving 

“Creative Fingers” Craft Club...................................... 

............................Jean Churchill & Mary Lou Graham 

Cribbage.............................................Dorothy Budge 

Diners Club..............................................Jean Rouse 

Downsizers..................Barbara Jones & Fran Pearce 

Duplicate Bridge.....................................Freda Clarke 

Euchre.....................................................Mary Wilson 

Folk Art Club............................Suzanne MacEachern 

Guitar Club...................................................Jim Miller 

Kitchen Band...............................................Win Clark 

Line Dancing.............................................Grace Little 

Lunch Counter..............Maisie MacKay/Edith Winney 

Learn Euchre.............................Alberta Hackenbrook 

Library Convenors.........Fran Pearce & Hazel Shaver 

Learn Bid Euchre.............Laura Good & Bill Faichnie 

Lunch Bunch...........................................Jean Nesbitt 

Movies.................................Eileen Bailey/Barb Jones 

Quiche Convenor................................Maisie MacKay 

Scrabble..................................................Shirley Gray 

“Song Spinners” Chorus.....................Joyce Hayward 

Table Tennis (afternoon).......................Dawn Franklin 

Table Tennis (evening)................................Trig Smith 

Telephone Committee............................May Johnson 

Trips & Tours..........Mary Lou Graham & June Pinnell 

Reception Desk Coordinator...............Dorothy Budge 

Walking Club...............................................Dot Gould 

Well Wisher...............................................Barb Lacey 

Centre Staff: 

Tammy Townsend.........................Centre Coordinator 

Amanda St.John............................Program Assistant 

Lindsay McGinn....................Administrative Assistant 

Nitya Pandey...........Evening Administrative Assistant 

Phil Bailey / Joseph Micallef.................. Maintenance

President’s Report 

Happy New Year to all of our 

members from your Advisory Board! 

We hope you enjoyed the recent 

holiday season. It can be a busy and 

stressful time for some but January 

provides us with a slower period 

where we can reflect on year past 

and think about our hopes and 

dreams for the coming year. 

Looking back at our Centre in 2010 ,there were 

some exciting new events such as the Victorian Tea 

and Newfie Dinner.Thoughout the year we enjoyed 

many good luncheons and barbecues. Many thanks 

to all the volunteers who worked on these events. 

Trips and Tours offered variety such as the Autumn 

Boat Cruise, Penetang Buffet and Theatre trip, 

Casino visits, Toronto tour and St. Jacobs Peter Pan 

Play and Lunch. 

The “Song Spinners” entertained us through the year 

finishing the season with their Christmas Concert 

which was attended by over 160 people. 

The Centre increased membership from 752 in 

September 2009 to 799 in September 2010. 

Membership has also increased from 754 January 

10 to 834 December 10. 

Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions? 

For our Centre we should resolve to : 

• Encourage others to join us, become members 

• Help new members feel at home 

• Welcome newcomers from other cultural back 

grounds 

• Volunteer at the Centre -on committees, for events, 

for fundraising activities, on the Board, other Centre 

functions etc. Find your fit! 

We look forward to an interesting year ahead as the 

new Arts Centre opens and the Town continues to 

grow. Did you know that our Centre through the 

Advisory Board is making a donation to the Arts 

Centre on behalf of members? Many older adults as 

well as people of all ages will benefit from the Arts 

Centre. 

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In 2011 your Board will continue to involve members 

in reviewing our Centre’s programs and space. This 

process will help us prepare for future developments 

that may affect our Centre. We’ll do our best to keep 

you informed. Stay tuned! 

Best Wishes for 2011, 

Tish Butson 

Advisory Board President 

Dawn and Dave Franklin enjoying themselves at the 

Centre’s Christmas Luncheon. 

Many thanks go out to 

• Fran Pearce, Barb Jones and ?? for making our 

Centre so beautiful this holiday season. 

• The many volunteers who assisted with the 

Newfie Dinner and Christmas Dinner events. 

• The Telephone Committee for making numerous 

telephone calls to remind members about Centre 

events. Your time is appreciated. 

• Barb Lacey, Susan Platt and Tish Bustson for 

thier hard work cleaning out storage space in the 

Centre. 

• Those who annonomously donate items to our 

Centre.

Membership Updates 

Role of the Advisory Board 

The Advisory Board represents 

the general membership in the 

provision of programs and 

services. Advisory Board 

members serve on the Centre 

Committees and liaise with the 

different activity groups at the Centre. The Board 

and the Centre Coordinator work together to make 

necessary improvements and enhancements to 

the Centre’s operation. 

Responsibilities are: 

- To offer advice and assistance to the Coordinator 

for the betterment of the Centre 

- To post minutes of all meetings and keep the 

membership informed of Centre happenings 

- To attend functions hosted by the Centre and 

represent the Board when possible 

- To review and refer to specific responsibilities 

outlined in the procedures manual 

- To work together as a team, ensuring that each 

member fulfils their specific roles 

- To raise the profile of, and further the interests of 

Seniors within the Town of Milton 

The nomination committee consists of Maisie 

MacKay (Chair), Diane Miller and Ruth Stinson. 

We are currently looking for candidates to replace 

the following positions for the 2011/2012 Fund 

Development and Constitution Standards. 

If you are interested in these or any other 

positions, please speak to Maisie and Committee, 

or the Centre Coordinator, Tammy Townsend. 

Thank you to Diane and Ruth who have been 

working hard to fill our upcoming positions on the 

Board. Our future success rests on having good 

Board members and lots of willing volunteers. 

Maisie MacKay 

Nomination Chair 

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In Memoriam 

Our condolences are extended 

to the following members: 

Rena Blacklock - Brother-in-Law 

Marg Downs - Brother-in-Law 

Dina Schouten - Brother-in-Law 

John Taylor - Daughter 

Madonne Thiereault 

Our condolences are extended 

to the following staff members: 

Joseph Micallef - Brother-in-law 

Lost & Found 

During the week of January 10 – 14, there will 

be a table in the hallway, outside the Administration 

Offices, with items that have been left/found at 

the Centre. 

All items will be donated to a charity if they are 

not 

collected by Friday, January 14. 

Thank you! 

Telephone Committee 

My thanks to all who made calls 

in 2010. 

Volunteers are needed to make 

calls in 2011. If interested, 

please give your name to a staff 

member or reception desk 

volunteer. 

May Johnson

Membership Updates continued... 

Carving Club Displays The Centre’s 

The Carving Club displays their work, monthly in 

the display cabinet at Reception. We receive 

many comments about how beautiful the work is 

and how much peopel enjoy seeing the new 

display each month. 

Don’t miss these upcoming exciting displays. For 

more information, drop-by the Club, every Tuesday 

morning, in the Activity Room between 9:00 am & 

12:00 Noon. 

January - Prize winners from 

2010 

February Alternatives - 

Bark, soap stone, pyrography 

March - Largest and smallest 

carvings 

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Our current membership is 816. 

Welcome to all new and 

returning members. 

Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre Contest - “Quote that Seat”! 

The Milton Seniors Activity Centre, Advisory Board, on behalf of our membership, have purchased 10 seats 

as a legacy to honour our Centre and its members. In recognition of our donation, the Centre will receive a 

plaque on the donor’s wall as well; each seat will include a name plate. Five of these seats will have the 

name Milton Seniors' Activity Centre on them. The other five (every other seat) will have original quotes submitted 

by our membership. We are looking to you the membership, to help us come up with the quotes for 

the seats. We would like the quotes to somehow “connect” with seniors and “the arts” for example; "Aging 

Wisely is an Art”. 

Using the boxes below, the quote must be no more than 25 letters, or less, in length. Each space also counts 

as a letter. 

Please drop-off your submission to Tammy Townsend, Centre Coordinator for consideration by the Advisory 

Board, staff and the Town of Milton no later than…Friday, January 21, 2011. Only those selected will be 

notified. Thank you and good luck! 

Suggestor’s Name: 

Telephone Number:

Staff News 

It’s hard to believe it’s already 2011! I guess it’s 

true - time flies when you’re having fun! 

2011 is going to be an exciting year at the Centre. 

There are many wonderful events scheduled that I 

hope you will try to attend. Tickets for events sellout 

fast – so plan to get yours early! 

On March 3, 2011 the Centre will be hosting an 

“Active Living Fair for Seniors” at the Milton 

Leisure Centre. The Centre received a grant to 

host the fair through the Older Adults Centers’ 

Association of Ontario (OACAO) and the Ministry 

of Health Promotion to increase awareness of the 

benefits and necessity of illness prevention and to 

provide information on lifestyles options that can 

enhance independence, general well-being and 

quality of life. I am currently looking for individuals 

to assist with this event. If you are interested, 

please email me (tammy.townsend@milton.ca) 

give me a call, 905-878-7252 ex. 2753 or drop-by 

my office. This is going to be a great event and a 

lot of fun. I look forward to hearing from you. 

A friendly reminder, only those with an accessible 

sticker are to park in the accessible parking 

spaces outside of the Centre. We do realize that 

sometimes people forget to display them, but we 

also must ensure that these spaces are available 

to those who need them. 

There are some friendly new faces on the 

Reception Desk these days. These additional 

staff have been hired on to work alongside our 

reception volunteers and provide much needed 

support to staff. In no way are these staff taking 

the place of our reception volunteers. There assistance 

will allow for lunch coverage and ease the 

workload of existing staff to allow them to focus on 

new projects and increase interaction with the 

membership. Please drop-by the reception desk 

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and introduce yourself! 

Remember, this is your Centre, should you have any 

suggestions for programs, workshops, guest 

speakers etc., please do not hesitate to let a board 

member or staff member know. 

On behalf of staff, we wish you all the best for 2011! 

Recipe Corner 

Lemon Glazed Brussels sprouts 

Tammy Townsend 

Centre Coordinator 

The Centre will 

be closed 

Monday, February 21, 2011 for 

the Family Day 

holiday. 

Ingredients: 

8 cups halved trimmed fresh Brussels sprouts 

¼ cup Miracle Whip calorie-wise dressing (or fat free 

dressing) 

¼ cup plain no fat yogurt 

1 tsp lemon zest 

½ tsp yellow mustard 

Cooking: 

Cook Brussels sprouts in boiling water for 8-10 

minutes, or until tender crisp. Meanwhile mix 

remaining ingredients in a large bowl. 

Drain Brussels sprouts, add to dressing mixture, and 

toss to coat. 

Submitted by: The Downsizers

Fund Development 

Newfie Dinner 

There was a mad rush for Newfie Dinner tickets 

and they were sold out in no time at all … ending 

up with over 20 people on the wait list! For those 

of you who were not able to attend, we’re sorry. 

Be sure to get your ticket early for our next big 

event. 

Plans began falling into place when Barb Jones 

Fran Pearce and Madone Theriault put together a 

Newfie Fisherman to sit out in the lobby. The fisherman 

took on a sinister roll as people stumbled 

onto him thinking he was real. 

Maisie and the lunch counter team began 

planning and then preparing the menu which 

included, a Jiggs Dinner, consisting of corned 

beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and turnip. The 

desserts included Figgy Duff bread pudding with 

sauce, pie, date squares and much more. Our 

hard-working volutneers were there to help serve 

and clean up the night of the event. 

The day before the event, I received my medal of 

honour when Maisie handed me a vegetable 

peeler, knife and 50 lbs. of carrots to help her 

peel. Then we went on to turnip, potatoes and 

cabbage. 

Amanda screeched when she dropped a bottle of 

screech in the parking lot. It was to no avail that 

she tried to catch it with her foot. Too bad she isn’t 

a monkey, it may have worked. 

Judi Hanson and Cathy Buchannan collected 

tickets at the door and sold 50/50 tickets. Barb 

Lacey and Marie Routledge sold drink tickets 

while Jack White served up screech, wine and 

beer at the bar. Did you know that the 

consumption of alcohol may lead you to think 

people are laughing WITH you? ...And it may even 

cause you to think you can sing? ...And that you 

can logically converse with others without spitting? 

There should be warnings on liqour bottles. 

Everyone that I called did not have to be 

convinced to volunteer their services. It is a 

pleasure to work with such a willing and giving 

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group of people. Oops, I had better include my 

husband Jim in that, he does go along with almost 

everything I ask of him. 

The Government of Newfoundland and the 

Newfoundland Travel Bureau kindly mailed us 

posters and brochures to decorate the hall. Staff 

made the placemats which included Ode to 

Newfoundland, and a recipe for the boiled dinner 

along with a map and pictures of Newfoundland. 

Laura Good and Pearl ?? 2 of teh many volunteers who 

helped make the event such a great success! 

We had many gifts donated for door prizes. An 

Electric Juicer, Crystal Bowl, Haircut, Glass Tic Tac 

Toe Set, Move More Milton T-Shirts, Walking Chart 

and Pedometers, CD’s, Books, a Christmas Tree, A 

Chocolate Basket. 1st Class Homecare was also 

giving away aprons and a free one hour of service to 

our guests. Staff were able to secure donations to 

offset the cost of the entertainer Tom Leadbeater. 

Those involved with preparations, and those who 

came as guests truly enjoyed an evening of laughter, 

food, fun, and excellent entertainment. 

Newfoundlanders enjoy a rich culture all of their own. 

They are musical, joyful, and enjoy joking about 

themselves as much as others do. In fact, I have a 

sneaking suspicion that many of the best ‘Newfie’ 

jokes were actually made up by them. 

Submitted by: Diana Miller

Fund Development continued... 

November 6, 2010 

The Bazaar and Silent 

Auction resulted in over 

$3900. 

Our thanks to all 

volunteers, members and our community for these 

outstanding results. 

Tourtière 

This was a big undertaking, as our oven did not 

work properly. All volunteers who made pastry and 

worked completing orders deserve a medal, our 

thanks to all! 

Tai Chi Christmas Lunch 

The Lunch Team prepared a Christmas Luncheon 

for several members of Tai Chi (61 in total) at $6 

per head (note that this was a special request from 

the group) Many compliments received about the 

luncheon. Thanks to all our volunteers! 

Mark your Calendar 2011 

January 26, 2011 

Special Luncheon, “Robbie Burns” with sing a long 

in the library by our “Song Spinners” Chorus at 

11:30 am. Tickets will be available the week of 

January 3 rd , 2011. 

March 8, 2011 

You are invited to our “Pancake Brunch” on Tuesday, 

March 8th, 2011 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

Tickets will be available January 25 th , 2011. 

Due to the cost of food, etc. it was passed by our 

Advisory Board that special luncheons in 2011 will 

be increased to $12 including tax. 

Pancake Brunch will also be increased to $8, 

including tax. 

As of December 31 st , 2010, I will be resigning as 

the Fund Development Chair. An appointment to 

replace me was made at our Advisory Board 

meeting. My successor will be Jan Mowbray who 

is appointed Chair until March 30 th , 2011, when 

she will be running for the positiom of Fund 

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Development Chair for 2011/2012. I will still be 

convener of the luncheons and Quiche in 2011. 

My thanks to all who have helped me over the many 

years, to make our fundraising so successful. 

My best wishes to our new Fund Development Chair. 

I encourage our team to continue volunteering on the 

Fund Development committee and with the help of 

other members of our centre, we will have a great 

team. 

Wishing everyone and their families, “A Happy 

Healthy New Year” 

Mark your calendar, tell your friends and 

family, and help promote our Centre’s 

events in the community. 

Date Event 

Wednesday, 

January 26 

2011 

Tuesday, 

March 8, 


Thursday, 

March 3, 


Robbie Burns Luncheon 

Beginning with a sing-a-long at 

1130 am in the Library 

12:00 Noon 

Pancake Brunch 

10:00 am 

$8 

Maisie MacKay 

Fund Development Chair 

50/50 Draw Winners 

Congratulations to our draw winners... 

November - Barb Jones - $65.50 

December - Isabelle Christie 

Seniors’ Active Living Fair - Milton 

Leisure Centre - 

watch for more details!

Centre Happenings 

Lunch Counter 

Don’t miss out on these upcoming 

special luncheons. 

Regular Hot Luncheons ($8, includes tax): 

Jan 5 Salmon Loaf 

Jan 12 Pork Roast 

Jan 19 Bangers & Mashed Potatoes 

Feb 2 Soup Buffet / Sandwiches 

Feb 9 Variety of Casserols 

Feb 16 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes 

Feb 23 Fish Dinner 

Special Luncheons ($12, includes tax): 

Jan 26 Special Robbie Burns Luncheon – 

Roast beef and all the trimmings, 

$12 

Soup, salad, sandwiches, dessert, coffee and tea 

are available at individual prices. 

News from OSGA 

Pickleball will be switched in January, from Tuesdays 

2:30 pm to Thursdays 2:30 pm at the Milton leisure 

Centre. 

About 70 OSGA winners will be going to Haliburton 

for Winterfest, February 15 - 17, 2011. We still have 

spots for Nordic Skiers and Table Tennis players. 

Registration must be in by December 31. 

OSGA Halton has been invited to send winners from 

their 2011 Summer Games to the Regional Games 

to be held in Hamilton in August 2011. 

For more information about the OSGA, contact Petra 

Halk at 905-876-0248 or check out 

www.seniorgameshalton.org. 

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Disability Tax Credit 

The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax 

credit used to reduce income tax payable for eligible 

individuals. To be eligible, you must meet all three of 

the following conditions: 

- You must have a severe impairment in physical or 

mental functions. 

- Your impairment must be prolonged *, which means 

it has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous 

period of at least 12 months. 

- A qualified practitioner certifies that your 

impairment is severe and prolonged and completes 

Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, 

detailing the effects of the impairment applicable to 

the basic activities of daily living. 

- If you are eligible for this credit but are unable to 

use all or part of it because you have no taxable 

income, you can transfer it to your spouse, 

common-law partner, or other supporting person. 

For more information visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca or call 

1-800-959-2221 

Would you like your newsletter 

emailed to you? 

Simply email Tammy Townsend, 

Centre Coordinator at tammy.townsend@milton.ca 

to sign up. Not only will you be receiving your 

newsletter faster, you will be helping us to cut 

down on our printing costs and save our valuable 

resources!

Centre Happenings continued... 

YOU ASKED FOR IT! 

After conducting an email survey of 

Computer Club members in 

November, it has been determined 

that many of you are concerned 

about viruses, phishing, spam and 

general interference with your computers. So, in 

January, we have invited Chris from Crave 

Computers in Milton to be our guest speaker. Chris 

will address your concerns and talk about how to 

keep your computer clean. 

It is important that you ask questions, in order to 

understand those things that cause you a major 

headache, not to mention $$$$$. 

So please come out to our meeting on Friday, 

January 21, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm and start the 

New Year with a clean slate.For the Friday, 

February 18 meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 pm we will tell 

you how to save money, time and frustration by 

shopping online. Learn how to get some real 

bargains. Useful websites will be shared and also 

safety tips in shopping on the internet will be 

discussed. Everyone is welcome. 

The fee to attend the monthly meeting is $3 for 

MSAC members and $5 for non-members – paid at 

reception. Cyber Cafe on Monday and Friday 1:00 – 

3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to drop in at Cyber 

Cafe to get one-on-one computer help on any computer 

topic. Experienced volunteers are 

available Monday and Friday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. 

The drop-in fee is $2/$4.25 for non-members for 

Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre members, paid at 

reception. The club has 10 computers with different 

operating systems – XP, Vista and Windows 7. You 

can also bring your portable computer. Although we 

are a computer club, we also offer assistance and 

advice on digital photography. 

Learn something new this winter..... 

The computer club offers courses both for the 

beginner and more advanced computer user. Even if 

you don't have a computer we can help you to learn 

about new technology. The Photo Editing course 

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using Picasa and the new CD/DVD course are both 

very popular. If you would like to take a course or 

get one-on-one computer help outside the Cyber 

Cafe hours, contact Judy Daniel at 905-693-0035. 

Courses are usually 4-6 hours in length for 1 to 1 ½ 

hours each session at a convenient time for both the 

volunteer instructor and student(s). The fee is $20 

per course. If there is something you would like to 

learn that is not on our course list, we would gladly 

look into providing a special session. For the current 

list of computer courses and a general outline of 

each course – see the bulletin board at MSAC. 

Welcome to our new instructors Joe, Paul, Megs and 

Donna. 

Submitted by: Judy Daniel and Ted Pierrepoint 

Conveners Computer Club 

Challenge Your Brain! 

- Play games to challenge your mind 

– chess, word and number puzzles, 

jigsaws, crosswords and memory 

games. 

- Pursue a new interest such as 

learning to play a musical 

instrument, taking a course or going to the 

theatre. 

- Break your routine – take a different route to 

the store or change the order of your morning 

routine. 

- Involve one or more of your senses in a novel 

way - write your name with your opposite hand 

or count out coin change by using your sense of 

touch. 

- Read a book – discuss it with a friend. 

- Pursue cultural activities like going to plays, 

museums, concerts, galleries. 

- Keep up hobbies such as sewing, carpentry or 

take up a new hobby. 

- Cross train your brain – try a variety of 

mental challenges.

Centre Happenings 

`The History of 

Broadway" 

The Curtain is rising and the 

lights are about to dim 

revealing the History of 

Broadway. 

Your trip takes place at the Milton Seniors' Activity 

Centre on Thursday, January 27 at 1:30 pm, where 

George will take you to `The Big Apple in `New York 

City, the place where it all started. The beginning of 

Hollywood, TV, and the movie industry. 

Let George reintroduce you to the music, romance, 

pain, and laughter of this glamorous era. A place 

where a small town girl or boy becomes a star. You 

will be taken back in time and awed with great 

songs, great musicals, great voices and great 

stories. 

Join George Sanford and enjoy a six week trip "On 

Broadway" ... Your seat is waiting. 

Do you need assistance compelting your 2010 

Income Tax? 

If yes, please see a staff member. 

Weekly Volleyball 

Come out to the Milton Leisure Centre every 

Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm for a game of 

volleyball. There is no need to sign up for this 

exciting program, just drop in from the cold and 

enjoy exercise with 

friends. 

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We also offer a variety of drop-in programs 

and Clubs. Check out these great new ones! 

Program Convenors are looking to start the 

following drop-in programs within the Centre: 

• Mexican Train Dominoes 

• Learn Euchre 

• Improve your Bridge skills 

Programs will be based on participant interest and 

availability. Please sign up at the Reception Desk if 

you are interested in participating. 

Pickle Ball (For 55+:) Milton Leisure Centre 

Thursdays, 2:30 pm, $3.50 

OSGA convenors will have racquets and balls 

available and will be explaining the instructions of 

Pickle Ball. Eight players will be allowed to play at 

either one of our two courts. Please wear loose 

fitting clothes such as track pants or shorts, a t-shirt 

and running shoes that do not scuff, and make sure 

to bring a towel. 

Pickle Ball is a fun and invigorating sport that was 

first played on Bainbridge Island, off the coast of 

Seattle, Washington in 1965. The game is similar to 

tennis and badminton, with the main difference being 

that the serve is underhand and the ball always 

played lower than tennis. 

The inventors, Washington Congressman Joel 

Pritchard and his friend Bill Bell christened this game 

Pickle ball because the family dog would always 

chase the balls while the game was in play. 

Free Fitness Fridays 

First Friday of Every Month at the 

Leisure Centre. Participants aged 55+ 

are invited to attend fitness classes, 

Aquafit classes, or use the weight/cardio room at no 

charge. A PAR-Q form must be completed. For more 

information please contact the Leisure Centre at 

905-878-7946.

Winter Programs 

Make a New Years resolution to be more 

active this year! Keep your mind and body 

healthy and strong with any of the following 

active living and general interest programs. 

Don’t forget to register early to ensure there 

are enough participants for the program to 

Tai Chi for Arthritis 

Practise this relaxing Chinese Yang-style exercise with 

modified movements to accommodate individuals with 

arthritis. This program may relieve symptoms through 

the gentle movements of Tai Chi. 

Thursdays, January 20 - March 24 

11:00 am - 12:30 pm 

Members $71.22/Non-Members $89.03 

Twilight Yoga 

Feel the stresses of your hectic day melt away with 

relaxing stretches and poses to gear down for a night of 

peaceful slumber. 

Tuesdays, January 11 - March 15 

6:45 - 8:00 pm 

Members $64.57/Non-Members $81.25 

Hawaiian Dancing 

Escape to Polynesia and learn to 

dance “in the island style.” No 

previous dance experience is 

required. 


9:30 - 11:00 am at MSC 

Members $119.45/Non-Members 

$149.30 

History of Broadway 

Give your regards to Broadway! 

Experience the excitement of the 

theatre as you learn about its 

history, music and costumes. 


1:30 - 3:30 pm 

Members $66.23/Non-Members 

$82.78 

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Therapeutic Qi Gong 

Practise this ancient Chinese art of cultivating energy to 

ease discomfort resulting from physical illness. 

Tuesdays, January 25 - March 29 

10:00 am - 11:30 am 

$66.91 Members/$83.62 Non-Members 

Scrapbooking 

Learn the basic skills, tools and 

techniques to organize your 

memories in a creative keepsake. 

Tuesdays, January 11 - February 15 

7:00 - 9:00 pm 

Members $42.74/Non-member $53.43 

Yoga (For 55+) 

Increase your muscle tone and flexibility with stretching 

and breathing/relazation techniques to reduce stress and 

tension. 

Mondays, January 10 - March 21 

1:00 - 2:15 pm at MLC 

Fridays, January 14 - March 18 

9:00 - 10:15 am(FULL) or 10:30 - 11:45 am MSAC 

Members $64.57/Non-members $81.25 

Osteofit & Balance Training 

This class is designed for those with mild osteoporosis or 

osteopenia and those at risk of falling. 

Mondays, January 17 - February 28 

11:00 - 11:45 am 

Thursdays, January 20 - February 24 

12:30 - 1:15 pm 


Conversational Spanish 

Hola! Learn practical words, greetings, 

and phrases, by participating in 

lively conversation. 

Fridays, January 14 - March 25 

1:00 - 2:30 pm 


Look for more exciting programs in the Town’s Fall/Winter 

2010 Community Services Guide. Programs will be 

cancelled within 48 hours of the start date if registration 

numbers are low.

Winter Programs 

2010 FREE Seminars and Presentations 

If you are interested in attending a session, please sign up at reception. We will be required to cancel the 

presenter if there are not enough people to warrant the spokesperson coming to the Centre. Please sign up 

at the Reception Desk one week before the start date. 

Identify Theft, 

Fire Safety, 

and Driving 

Facts 

Maintaining 

Your 

Independence 

Foot Care 

Clinics 

Alzheimer’s 

and Dementia 

Workshop 

Counterfeit 

Money 

Identification, 

Safe Medical 

Practices, and 

Driving Facts 

Monday, January 17 

1:30 - 3:00 pm 

Tuesday, January 19 

10:30 - 11:30 am 

Thursday, January 20, 

27, February 17 

8:45 am - 1:00 pm 

Wednesday, February 9 

1:00 - 3:00 pm 

Monday, February 21, 

1:30 - 3:00 pm 

Guest speakers from the Milton Fire Department 

and Wheels Driver Training 

Hosted by: Milton SALT - Seniors and Law 

Enforcement Together 

Discover various support services for seniors 

offered within the Halton Region. 

Hosted by: Links 2 Care 

Call the Centre to book your appointment. 

Please note that appointment time requests will 

no longer be permitted. Appointments must be 

scheduled from the earliest to latest. 

Attend this important presentation to learn more 

about the signs, symptoms, and support for 

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. 

Hosted by: The Alzheimer Society of Canada 

Guest speakers from the Bank of Canada, 

Shoppers Drug Mark, and Wheels Driver Training 

Hosted by: Milton SALT - Seniors and Law 

Enforcement Together 

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Free 

Free 

$25 

Payable to 

the nurse 

Free 

Free

Trips and Tours 

Mary Lou Graham or June Pinnell can be found in 

the Trips & Tours Office every Monday and 

Wednesday between 9:30 and 11:45 am. As the 

seats on the Tour buses are sold very quickly, often 

weeks ahead, please book early to avoid 

disappointment. Payment must be received at the 

time of booking and only by cheque. 

Besides the pleasure enjoyed by the members on 

these trips, the Centre is the recipient of a yearly 

refund from Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches 

of 5% from the sale of day trips, and 7% from the 

sale of overnight trips. Great Canadian offers quality 

escorted holiday tours. Please pick up their 

Fall/Winter 2010/11 catalogue in the Trips & Tours 

Office and book your trip with Mary Lou or June. 

By doing so, you will be helping the Centre. 

In the event of an unforeseen cancellation the 

participant remains responsible for payment of the 

trip in full. If there is an existing waitlist for the trip, 

the program convenor will attempt to fill the 

cancelled spot. The participant will receive a full 

cancellation refund only if the program convenor is 

able to fill said spot. We appreciate your 

understanding. 

Trips Office Hours 

Mondays & Wednesdays 

9:30 - 11:45 am 

Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre 

“On the Radio” - Niagara Falls 

Thursday, February 24, 2011 

Departs: MSAC 10:30 am 

Millside Drive 10:45 am 

Return: Approx. 5:45 pm 

Cost: $88 members / $93 Non-members 

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Don’t wait until the newsletter comes out 

to organize your next trip. Drop in to the 

Trips Office to find out what’s available. 

Sometimes trips are full before we even 

have a chance to list them in the 

newsletter. 

“A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” 

(Carmen’s) “St. Patrick’s Day” 

Thursday, March 17, 2011 




Cost: $82 members / $87 Non-members 

Casino Rama 

Monday, January 3, February 7, 2011 




Cost: $5 per person 

Start the New Year off right with a visit to the 

Trips & Tours Office. Take advantage of all 

the exciting outtings planned for 2011!

Movies 

Enjoy a good flick at the Centre! 

Special thanks to Rogers Video for supporting our movies held in the Centre Library. 

Thursday Afternoon - Begins at 1:30 pm 

Jan 6 Flipped: Family 

Starring: Madeleine Carrol, 

Callan McAuliffe 

Jan 13 Eat Pray Love: Drama 

Starring: Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem 

Jan 20 The American: Drama 

Starring: George Clooney, 

Violante, Placido 

Jan 27 Dinner for Schmucks: Action 

Starring: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd 

Feb 3 The Town: Drama 

Starring: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall 

Feb 10 Grown Ups: Comedy 

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James 

Feb 17 Mother and Child: Drama 

Starring: Annette Bening, Naomi Watts 

Feb 24 The Other Guys: Comedy 

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell 

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Friday Evening - Begins at 7:00 pm 

Jan 7 Salt: Action 

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Live Schreiber 

Jan 14 Eat Pray Love: Drama 

Starring: Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem 

Jan 21 Inception: Sci Fi/Fantasy 

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, 

Joseph Gordon-Levitt 

Jan 28 Charlie St.Cloud: Drama 

Starring: Zac Efron, Amanda Crew 

Feb 4 The Town: Drama 

Starring: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall 

Feb 11 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: 

Sci Fi/Fantasy 

Starring: Nicholas Cage, Jay Baruchel 

Feb 18 Catfish: Documentary 

Starring: Henry Joost, Ariel Shulman 

Feb 25 Knight and Day: Action 

Starring: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz 

We work hard to ensure that “News & Views” is as 

concise and accurate as possible. However, 

changes may occur after we have gone to print. 

We regret any errors or omissions. Keep your eye 

on the “Coming Events” board for updates.

September/October Weekly Activities 

Enjoy your Centre! 

Drop in any time for Darts & Billiards 9:00 am – 4:00 pm or meet in the Cafeteria for a coffee and socialize with friends. 

In the event of inclement weather, please call the Centre to see if your program is running before venturing out. 

* = Drop-in Program * MLC - Milton Leisure Centre * MSC - Milton Sports Centre 

Friday 

Thursday 

Wednesday 

Tuesday 

Monday 

9:00/10:30am - Yoga 

9:00am - Hawaiian 

Dancing (MSC) 

9:00am - Painting & 

Drawing 

9:00am - Carving Club* 

9:00am - Art Club* 

9:00am - Tai Chi 

(Drop-in)* 

9:00am - Kitchen Band* 

9:30am - Qi Gong 

9:00am/10:45am/ 

12:30pm - Tai Chi 

9:30am - Bingo* 

9:00am - “Creative 

Fingers” Craft Club* 

10:00am - Line Dancing * 

10:00am - Therapeutic 

Qi-Gong 

9:00 am - Song Spinners 

Men’s Chorus* 

9:30am - Contract Bridge* 

10:00am - Going Strong 

After 50 (MLC) 

9:15am - Contract 

Bridge* 

10:00am - Zumba Gold 

(MLC) 

10:00am - 

Downsizers Club* 

9:00am “Creative 

Fingers” Craft Club* 

10:00am - Guitar Club* 

9:30am - 

Song Spinners Chorus* 

10:00am - Going Strong 

After 50 (MLC) 

9:15am - Duplicate 

Bridge* 


Pool Program (MLC) 

11:00am - Book Club 

(2nd Thurs)* 

10:30am - Weight 

Training 55+ (MLC) 

1:00pm - Cyber Café* 

11:00am - Tai Chi Arthritis 



10:30am - Weight 

Training 55+ (MLC) 

1:00pm - Conversational 

Spanish 

12:30pm - Osteofit 

10:00/11:00am - 

Therapeutic Pool 

Program (MLC) 

12:00 Noon - Lunch 

Bunch (2nd Tues.)* 



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1:00pm - Computer Club 

(3nd Fri. of mth)* 

12:00 Noon - Lunch 

Counter 

1:00pm - Cribbage* 

11:00am - Osteofit 

1:00pm - Contract Bridge* 

1:00pm - Scrabble* 

1:00pm - Yoga (MLC) 

1:30pm - Euchre* 

1:00pm - Folk Art* 

12:30pm - Painting & 

Drawing 

1:30pm - Bingo* 

1:30pm - Club 55 Swim 

(MLC)* 

1:30pm - Bid Euchre* 

1:30 pm - Spinettes* 

1:00pm - International 

Women’s Group* 

(2nd Mon. of month) 

1:30pm - Movie* 

1:30pm - 

Conversational French* 

7:00pm - Movie * 

2:00pm - Memoirs Club* 

(2nd Thurs., of mth) 

1:00pm -Cyber Cafe* 

1:30pm - Club 55 

Swim (MLC)* 

7:30pm - Evening 

Bid Euchre Campbellville* 

1:30pm - Nintendo WII* 

1:30pm- Bid-Euchre* 

5:30pm - Diners Club 

(4th Thurs., of mth) 

2:30 pm - Pickleball 

(MLC)* 

1:30pm- Clogging * 

1:30pm - 

Volleyball (MLC)* 

7:30pm - Table Tennis* 

2:30pm - Table Tennis* 

1:30pm - Club 55 Swim 

(MLC)* 

1:30pm - Zumba Gold 

6:45pm - Twilight Yoga* 

2:00pm - Tap Dancing* 

7:30pm - Evening 

Bid Euchre* 

7:00 pm - Table Tennis*

Community Information 

“For Your Information” 

Helping to connect you to the services you or a 

loved one needs. In each edition a different 

community service will be featured. 

The Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton 

assists individuals and families as they deal with 

the consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related 

dementias. We offer: Individual and/or Family 

Counselling, Education, Discussion (Support) 

Groups, Services en français, and a lending 

library. 

January is Alzheimer Awareness month. 

Upcoming events: 

Walk for Memories—Sunday January 23 from 

9:00 -11:00 am inside Burlington Mall, 777 

Guelph Line, Burlington. 

Walk for someone you love. Register online at 

www.walkformemories.ca or call 1-888-343-1017 

for a pledge form. 

Presentation: Demystifying Dementia: 

Assessment, Treatment & Management, 

Dr. Anne Braun, Geriatrician 

January 11 from 7-9 pm at Royal Botanical 

Gardens, Hamilton/Burlington. Call 1-888-343- 

1017 to register. 

Free Public Lectures in Oakville: 

Topic: Community Resources - February 22 

Topic: Driving and Dementia - March 29 

Milton Caregiver Support Group 

To assist those who are supporting a family 

member or friend who has dementia. Space 

limited, for date andtime, call 289-837-2310 ext. 

22. Discussion (Support) Groups are also offered 

monthly in both Oakville and Georgetown. 

Education Learning Series offered for persons in 

the early stages of dementia, as well as family 

members. 

For more information, please contact the 

Alzheimer Society office at 1-888-343-1017 

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289-429-1094 

www.nursenextdoor.com 

Over20 years experience 

helping people hear better 

905.693.HEAR (4327) 

497 Laurier Avenue, Suite 3, , 

Milton 

www.hearingforlife.ca 

Voted Milton's 

Favourite Hearing Centre 

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We offer: 

Hearing tests 

New hearing aids 

Programming & repairs 

of all makes 

Batteries and hearing 

aid accessories 

Seniors discounts 

Ongoing counselling 

& support 

No referral necessary 

Kelly Kirkwood 

M.Sc., Audiologist 

Programs for seniors 

and adults with 

disabilities include: 

• House cleaning • Handyman repair 

• Snow removal • Lawn services 

• Friendly visiting • Client intervention 

and assistance 

For more information, please call: 

905-844-0252 

or visit 

www.links2care.ca

There are many beautiful aspects to winter… 

being unable to visit friends 

isn’t one of them. 

Winters can be especially hard on even the most independent and active senior. 

If you have promised yourself that you are not going to let this coming winter get 

the better of you, then plan to visit your local Amica retirement community soon. 

See for yourself that what we offer is more than relief from the weather, it’s a 

lifestyle that lets you enjoy every season with the independence and convenience 

of everything you need just steps outside your private suite. 

The Th The he Mi Mil Milton ilt lto ton on Ma Mal Mall all 

Plan now to move before the snow flies! 

Call or visit for more information. 

Our resort-inspired retirement community has undergone a fabulous 

transformation. If you haven’t seen us lately, call Joyce Reynolds at 

905.816.9163 and arrange for your personal tour. 

Amica at Erin Mills • A Wellness & Vitality Residence 

4620 Kimbermount Ave., Mississauga, ON L5M 5W5 

905.816.9163 • www.amica.ca 

ll Walking Club Cllub 

is being relaunched! 

Come out and exercise in climate 

controlled comfort all year long. 

The mall is open to walkers 

Monday to Saturday from 7:00 to 9:30 am. 

Receive a free pedometer and log book 

when you register during office hours. 

walk where you y shopp 

Corner of Main & Ontario www www.miltonmall.com 

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FREE Hearing Screening Days - Jan. 11 and Feb. 8, 2011 

Call to book an appointment. 

The HearSay Team 

Visit us at our new location! 

The HearSay office has moved to a new location to serve 

you better; larger office space, ample parking, bus route 2. 

DERRY HEIGHTS PLAZA 

6941 Derry Rd, Suite 203 

Milton, ON, L9T 7H5 

(2nd floor of the Shoppers Drug Mart building. 

Enter through the lobby doors beside Tim Hortons.) 

6941 Derry Road, Suite 203, Milton 

Tel: (905) 875-3345 

www.hearsay.ca 

McKersie-Kocher 

Funeral Home 

Leading with Professionalism, Serving with Compassion 

• 24 hour personal and caring service 

• Caring for the community since 1953 

• Serving all faiths 

• Burial, Cremation and Memorial 

Services 

• Rental caskets available 

• Pre-arranged funeral plans 

• Bright and spacious visitation rooms 

• Full Wheelchair Access 

Inquire about our short-term and respite stays. 

McKersie-Kocher 

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(905) (9 905) 878-4452 

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