July/August - Town of Milton

Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre 

Upcoming Events 

Wednesday, July 6 - 

Anniversary Barbecue 

Tuesday, September 13 - 

MSAC Open House 

Wednesday, October 5 - 

Thanksgiving Luncheon 

Inside This Issue 

Advisory Board Report......3 

Membership Updates ........4 

Staff Update......................8 

Fundraising..................9 

Centre Happenings.........10 

Town of Milton News.......12 

Summer Clinics..............13 

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

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

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

Community Information ...17 

Hours of Operation 

Monday - Thursday: 

9:00 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Weekends as advertised 

News 

& Views 

Anniversary 

Barbecue Luncheon 

Wednesday, July 6 

12:00 pm 

Cost: $12 per person 

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

July / August 2011 

Enjoy a hamburger and/or sausage on a bun, a variety of 

salads; bean, carrot, broccoli, potato and jellied salad a variety 

of pies; rhubarb, pumpkin, apple, blueberry, raisin, lemon 

meringue and bu�erscotch. 

Refreshments include tea and coffee. 

Featuring... 

A Tai Chi demonstra�on by Xue Fang, 

Chinese Taiji Master and Teacher. 

Come and celebrate the Centre’s 17 th 

Anniversary at this special luncheon!

Volunteers & Staff 

Advisory Board Officers: 

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

Diane Miller..........................................Vice President 

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

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

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

Members: 

Margaret Wilkes................. Constitution & Standards 

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

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

Barb Lacey............................................. Membership 

Jan Mowbray................................ Fund Development 

Jenny Panda......................... Volunteer Development 

Joan Stark.................................. Board Development 

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

Greg Nelson.................................. Town Council Rep 

Colin Best................................ Regional Council Rep 

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

Part Time Instructors: 

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

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

Hawaiian Dancing....................................Elena Babo 

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 

September/October Newsletter? Please let 

Tammy Townsend, Centre Coordinator, know by 

Friday, August 3, 2011 

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

newsletter after Thursday, September 1, 2011. 

Activity Convenors: 

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

Art Club...................................................Bill Osborne 

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

Bingo.........................................................Kay Bratty 

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..........................................Mary Rehil 

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........................................Mary Rehil 

Folk Art Club..........................................Judy Aldridge 

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 

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi Drop-in.......................................... Tara Bonin 

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

Tap Dancing.....................................Wendy Hodgkins 

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

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

Walking Club...........Jan Mowbray/Shirley Pierrepoint 

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

Centre Staff: 

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

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

Sarah Louise McGregor.................Program Assistant 

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

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

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Advisory Board Report 

What is a Vice President? … 

Someone like myself who is proud 

and honoured to be a member of 

the advisory board, and part of a 

most significant force in this 

community. The knowledge and 

experience that we have 

cumulatively gathered is most 

important to a well functioning society. 

As Vice President of this most worthwhile 

organization I must take my hat off to the founding 

members of MSAC. The more I learn about the 

Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre and our members the 

more I realize how being a member can change a 

person both physically and mentally. Having a 

purpose in life is most important, and I have certainly 

found a purpose here with you! 

With the baby boomers hitting our ranks we are the 

fastest growing group of people in North America. Do 

you know that the province of Ontario has one of the 

highest levels of life expectancy in both Canada and 

among the countries of the developed world? 

Have a wonderful summer and please come out to 

enjoy your choice of the many activities offered here 

at MSAC. 

Wishing you all the best of health, friendship and 

good fortune. 

Mission Statement 

Diane Miller 

Vice President MSAC 

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre is a Town of 

Milton facility whose purpose is to offer Older 

Adults the opportunity to attain the highest 

possible standard of life. In pursuit of this goal, 

the Centre provides quality programs which 

promote physical, mental, social 

and emotional well-being. 

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Past President’s Role 

Hello I'm glad to share some 

highlights about my role as Past 

President for the Advisory Board of 

our Centre. First, I don't get to use 

the gavel at meetings anymore! 

On a serious note, the Past 

President chairs the Board meeting 

if President and Vice President are unable. 

Also he/she chairs the nominating committee. The 

Past president provides leadership assistance for the 

Resolutions session at the Annual General Meeting. 

I believe that the Past President should be willing to 

assist the President and Board as requested, 

because of recent experience serving as President. 

There may be special projects needing help, or an 

event where representation from the Board is 

important. Many of our Past Presidents have 

stepped in as advisors on an issue. 

I recall how helpful Maisie MacKay was at our board 

meetings as Past President because of her 

knowledge about the Centre and Board process. The 

Board requires continuity as well as new members. 

Please feel free to ask any of us on the Board about 

our roles. You may wish to ask to sit in at a meeting 

to learn more. Maybe you'll decide to join the board 

at some point! 

Tish Butson 

Past President 

Welcome to all new and 

returning members. 

Our current membership is 856.

Membership Updates 

In Memoriam 

Our deepest sympathies are extended to 

the family and friends of the following 

Centre members who past away recently. 

Henry Stanley 

Joe Stroz 

Ross Barratt 

Our condolences are also extended to 

the following members: 

Cathy Buchanan - Niece 

Sylvia Clark - Sister 

Betty Curley - Brother 

Laura Good - Brother 

Mary Ann Marshall - Brother 

George Sandford - Nephew 

Jean Standsfield - Sister 

Barb Sweeting - Sister 

Madonne Theriault - Mother 

Joy Thomas - Sister 

Well-Wisher 

Do you know someone who is feeling under 

the weather or could use a little cheering up? 

Please let a staff person know or contact Barb 

Lacey at 905-878-7534 so a card can be sent. 

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Many thanks go out to: 

• The Song Spinners Chorus for the beautiful 

entertainment and delicious goodies provided at 

their concert. Thanks to Maisie MacKay and May 

Johnson for their assistance with the 

refreshments. 

• The Lunch Counter Team for all of their hard 

work over the past year preparing the 

Wednesday hot lunches and numerous special 

events – you’re one hard-working group of 

volunteers! 

• Diane Miller for organizing the Mystery Walk. 

• Tish Butson, Judi Hanson, Maisie MacKay, Barb 

Janzen and many volunteers for assisting with 

the Centre’s “Seniors’ Month Celebration Event” 

Thanks to you, it was a huge success! 

• Tara Bonin and volunteers for their “attempt” to 

promote the Centre at the Downtown Street 

Festival. The Street Festival was hit by a severe 

thunderstorm and high winds which caused the 

event to be cancelled (we’re just glad everyone 

was safe!) 

• Jenny Panda, Wendy Schau and Diane Miller for 

representing the Centre in the Grate Groan-up 

Spelling Bee. 

• Maisie MacKay for assisting the Line Dancers 

with their Pot Luck Luncheon. 

Take it Back Halton! 

Recycle Household batteries here! 

The Region of Halton has a battery 

recycling program at the Centre. 

Bring in your old batteries and place 

them in the disposal unit in the 

Cloak Room.

Membership Updates continued... 

Congratulations to our 

“Quote that Seat” 

Contest Winners 

Age Happily - Be Active... 

Dawn Franklin 

With Age Comes Wisdom... 

Barb Fullum 

Live, Love, Laugh... 

Helen Louge 

Age is a Gift... 

Maisie MacKay 

To the Volunteers of the MSAC... 

Maisie MacKay 

Thank you to all who 

contributed! 

Carving Club Displays at 

the Centre 

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 people 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. 

July & August - “Gone Fishing Again” and & “The 

Boys of Summer” 

September - A display of the work created by 

long-time Centre member, Ken Black 

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Attention Volunteers 

Staff are currently developing a volunteer 

database for the Centre. In order for staff to input 

personal information (address, phone, etc.,) for 

each volunteer at the Centre, we are hoping to use 

the information we’ve already collected from your 

membership application form. 

Based on the fact that you were unaware at the 

time of filling out your membership application 

form that your information would be used for other 

reasons, we are required to get your permission to 

do so. 

Therefore, we kindly ask that all volunteers drop 

by the Reception Desk to sign a sheet stating that 

the Town of Milton has your permission to use this 

information for the volunteer database. 

Should you have questions or concerns, please 

contact Tammy Townsend, Coordinator, 

Recreation. 

The membership form will be changed to reflect 

this in the near future. 

Tammy Townsend 

Partnering Seniors’ Event 

Community Living North Halton 

Trip to Mohawk Raceway & Casino 

Thursday July 21 

1:00 to 4:00 pm 

Free transportation will be provided. 

Pick-up location - Milton Mall 

For more information on this event please call 

Joan Ackehurst, Community Living North Halton, 

905-878-2337 ext. 60 or Katharine Jewell 

(Jackson Therapeutic Recreation) 519-853-8095.

Membership Updates continued... 

Moonlight & Roses 

The Song Spinners once again enchanted us with 

a spring concert entitled Moonlight & Roses 

singing some of our favourite show tunes. It really 

is a “Wonderful World”! 

Jim Hawkins was in good form offering up some 

very funny lines. While spinning the tune “People 

Will Say We’re in Love” there is a line “Don’t throw 

bouquets at me” … Jim actually threw a bouquet 

at Joyce. 

The Fiddler on the Roof Medley was a hit, with the 

men looking quite dapper in their Russian 

costumes with sashes and hats. 

The Male Chorus went through many costume 

changes … posing next as stout hearted men 

sporting bandages, casts and crutches. 

Charlie Prior sang an old favourite called “O Sole 

Mio” (My Sun) a well known Neapolitan song 

written in 1898. The lyrics written by Giovanni 

Capurro and the melody composed by Eduardo di 

Capua. Mario Lanza recorded it in 1949. In 1960 

Elvis recorded “It’s Now or Never”, the melody 

was from O Sole Mio, the inspiration for the song 

was from “There’s No Tomorrow”. 

Graham Troake sang another long time favourite 

titled “Moon River”. This song was composed by 

Johnny Mercer (lyrics) and Henry Mancini (music) 

in 1961, for whom it won that year’s Academy 

Award for Best Original Song. It was originally 

sung in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Audrey 

Hepburn. It later became the theme song for Andy 

Williams. 

Frank Waugh charmed us with “Roses of Picardy” 

a wartime ballad written by lyricist Fredrick 

Weatherly while he was an army officer in 1916, 

set to the music by Haydn Wood, it was one of the 

most famous songs of World War I. 

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The Spinettes had everyone smiling along with their 

costumes and songs “The Water is Wide” and 

“Second Hand Rose“. 

Bouquets of roses to each and every Song 

Spinner for lifting the hearts of so many. 

Submitted by: Diane Miller 

Get your copy of the 

Song Spinners Chorus 

CD today! 

Only $10 each. 

Available now at the 

Reception Desk. 

Once you’re finished reading this newsletter, pass it along to a friend!

More Membership Updates... 

The Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee 

MSAC was well represented at the "Grate Groan-Up 

Spelling Bee" by Jenny Panda, Wendy Schau and 

yours truly. Our team was sponsored by Birkdale 

Seniors’ Residence which is being built on Derry 

Road. 

The spelling bee is organized and hosted by Literacy 

North Halton, and buzzes every year in spring. This 

year the dinner and show took place at Halton Hills 

Place Banquet Hall. It was an evening filled with 

laughter and excitement. The audience also had a 

chance to play along, winning prizes for their 

spelling. Jim Kenzie was the MC and Leslie Fitch, 

CEO and Chief Librarian, judged the spelling. 

If a word was correctly spelled she would smile and 

tinkle a bell, if it was wrong she honked the oogle 

horn, which from the look on her face was not a 

pleasant task. 

Thirteen teams of three competed, with first prize for 

best costume going to the Milton Seniors’ Activity 

Centre team. We also buzzed in as first runner up, 

just "BEE"cause we can spell. We left the "Bee" with 

trophies and gifts galore! We also received a thank 

you framed certificate for our Centre. 

Thank you to all who came out to support us! 

Submitted by: Diane Miller 

From left to right: Jenny Panda, Wendy Schau and 

Diane Miller. 

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Seniors’ Month Celebration Event 

A record membership attendance celebrated June is 

Seniors’ Month on Wednesday, June 15 th , 

beginning with words of welcome from Milton Mayor 

Gordon Krantz. 

A thought provoking address by Vicki Reid, of "Red 

Coats Moving Solutions Inc.," on how to dispose of 

our clutter was followed by the “Song Spinners” led 

by Maestro Joyce Hayward. A nice lunch was 

served by Maisie MacKay and her team of 

volunteers. Special thanks to Martindale Gardens 

Retirement Community for their generous financial 

contribution towards the lunch. 

Over coffee and dessert we heard a presentation by 

Jeremy Bertrand from the Ministry of Revenue on 

how to take advantage of tax credits and benefits for 

seniors provided by the Provincial Government. 

A new Milton transit service “Community Bus” was 

explained by Tony D'Alessandro, Coordinator, Transit 

who also had an information display in the foyer (see 

page 12 for more information). The event was 

sponsored by the Centre’s Advisory Board under the 

leadership of Tish Buston. Centre Coordinator 

Tammy Townsend introduced Sarah Louise 

McGregor, the Centre’s new Program Assistant, 

Adults & Seniors. Also in attendance were 

Councillors Colin Best, Arnold Huffman, Greg 

Nelson, Rick Di Lorenzo and Director, Community 

Services for the Town of Milton, Jennifer Reynolds. 

Submitted By: Ed Goodall 

The Centre will 

be CLOSED 

Friday, July 1 st for Canada Day 

and Monday, August 2 nd 

for the Civic holiday.

Staff News 

Trying to stay cool this summer? 

Visit the Centre. Check out our 

listing of drop-in programs on page 

17 of this newsletter or stop by the 

Cafeteria - the coffee’s always hot 

and the room is always cool! 

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our 

members who go out of their way to welcome new 

members to our Centre. For some people, it is often 

very difficult to come into the Centre on their own, 

especially when they do not know anyone. The warm 

welcome you provide helps to make the new 

member feel at ease and they are more likely to 

return to the Centre based on their first experience. 

The relationships formed through this Centre are so 

wonderful to see develop and grow. Thank you for 

helping make this Centre such a warm and inviting 

place to be! 

I hope you are pleased to see the flowerbeds have 

been tidied and a few plants have been planted to 

help fill in the empty gardens. As mention in 

previous editions, work will need to be completed to 

the front of the building to repair the water issues we 

continue to experience. Therefore we do not want to 

invest too much in the gardens and then tear them 

out again. 

We continue to experience issues regarding 

clean-up and dishes in the Cafeteria. We kindly ask 

that if you are using the dishes that you please wash 

them and put them away. If you need training on 

how to use the dishwasher, please speak to a staff 

person or Maisie MacKay. Your assistance is 

appreciated. 

As you’re aware, Amanda St. John, Program 

Assistant, is no longer with us but we have hired a 

new staff person to replace her. Her name is Sarah 

Louise McGregor (she goes by Sarah Louise) Sarah 

Louise’s desk is located behind Lindsay McGinn’s. 

Please drop by and introduce yourself. Read on for 

more information regarding Sarah Louise. 

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I’m pleased to inform you that Jennifer McPetrie had 

a baby boy, Brayden James, born May 5. We wish 

Jen and her family all the happiness in the world. 

Stay cool, 

Tammy Townsend 

Centre Coordinator 

Hello Everyone! 

My name is Sarah Louise McGregor and I am the 

new Program Assistant for Adults and Seniors at the 

Centre. Amanda St. John was the previous Program 

Assistant and left me some very big shoes to fill, 

which I will do my best to maintain! 

Let me tell you a little bit about me: I was born and 

raised on beautiful Lake Huron in the small town of 

Goderich, Ontario. My passion for working with 

older adults began at a very young age playing violin 

to residents in retirement homes and seniors’ day 

programs. To this day, I continue to volunteer my 

spare time in such places, doing sing-alongs on 

guitar and violin or stopping in for a cup of tea and a 

chat. 

I came to Oakville three years ago to attend 

Sheridan College for the Social Service Worker – 

Gerontology Diploma Program. After completing the 

two-year program, I decided to continue my 

education and take the Project Management 

Post-Graduate Certificate Program. I have been 

working as a Casual Recreation Support Worker at 

Acclaim Health Alzheimers Seniors’ Day Program in 

Oakville for the past year. 

I look forward to meeting all of you and will do my 

best to remember your names. Don’t feel too shy to 

stick your head in to the office and look beyond 

Lindsay’s desk to say hello! Keep smiling, laugh 

often and have fun! 

Sarah Louise 

Program Assistant

Fund Development 

Fund Development Activities 

Mark Your Calendar 

Come celebrate the Centre’s 17 h Anniversary at our 

Barbecue Wednesday, July 6. See cover of 

newsletter for more information. 

Quiche Team 

Quiche will be made on August 29 th and into the first 

week of September: 

Broccoli/Cheese 

Ham/Cheese 

Small only $3 each 

Upcoming Events 

The Centre will be hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon 

Wednesday, October 5 th . Tickets $12 each. Watch 

for more details. 

Bakers Needed! The “Song Spinners” Chorus will 

have a “Pie Auction” after the Luncheon, more 

details in the September/October newsletter. 

Our Team will be off on a well deserved rest over the 

summer. Jan Mowbray and Team will be on regular 

barbeques starting July 13 th to August 31 st . 

Please support Jan and her Team. Many thanks to 

all our dedicated volunteers, who give our customers 

the best meal in town at the lowest price. 

To our customers, thank you for your support. 

Have a great summer! 

Maisie MacKay 

Convenor 

Mark Your Calendar... Watch for 

more information on the Centre’s 

upcoming Open House 

Thursday, September 13! 

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Summer Barbecues 

at the Centre 

Every Wednesday 

12:00 – 1:00 pm 

July 13 - August 31 

Meal Deal $8 (includes tax) 

(Hamburger or sausage with 

fried onions, salad, dessert, 

and coffee/tea or soft drink) 

Hamburger/Sausage $ 3 

Cheeseburger $3.50 

Salad $2 

Dessert$ 2.50 

Coffee/Tea $.50 

Soft Drink $1 

Lunch Counter 

Every Wednesday, beginning September 7 th 

at 12:00 Noon in the Cafeteria 

Don’t miss out on these upcoming luncheons. 

Regular Hot Luncheons ($8 includes tax): 

Sept 7 Corn-Fest 

Sept 14 Chicken a la King 

Sept 21 Harvest Luncheon 

Sept 28 Newfie Luncheon 

Soup, salad, sandwiches, dessert, coffee and tea 

are available at individual prices.

Centre Happenings 

Computer Club 

Computer Club monthly meetings 

will resume in September. Our 

Computer Club holds monthly 

meetings on different topics on the 

third Friday of the month 

throughout the fall and winter seasons. If you would 

like to receive an email reminder for the monthly 

computer club meetings and your email address is 

not on the list - please email msac@lara.on.ca to 

have your email address added. To protect your 

privacy we do not share your email address with 

anyone else. 

Looking for suggestions: If you have a suggestion 

for a topic for the monthly computer club meetings in 

the fall or know of a speaker from the community 

who would be of interest let either Ted or Judy know. 

Cyber Cafe on Friday during July and August - 

1:00 – 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to drop in to 

the Cyber Cafe to get one-on-one computer help on 

any computer topic. Experienced volunteers are 

available Friday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm during July and 

August (also Monday at other times of the year). The 

drop-in fee is $2 for Centre members, paid at the 

Reception desk. The club has 10 computers with 

different operating systems – XP, Vista and 

Guitar Club 

On Thursday mornings the library is filled 

with music and song at the weekly meeting 

of the guitar club. Our club continues 

to grow in size and enthusiasm. Just about 

every style of guitar is embraced with folk, 

country, older pop music, rock and jazz. 

Playing ability is NOT a prerequisite, the 

object is to get together and have fun making music. 

We meet Thursday mornings at 10:00 am in the 

library. Please drop in and bring your guitar or stop 

by to sing a song or just listen. 

Jim Miller 

Convenor 

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Windows 7, or you can simply use the computers to 

browse the Internet or play a game. You can also 

bring your portable computer - we have internet 

connections. Although we are a computer club, we 

also offer assistance and advice on digital 

photography. 

If you would like to make an appointment for 

computer help outside the cyber café hours - please 

email judy.daniel@cogeco.ca or call MSAC at 

905-875-1681, and we will make every effort to 

accommodate you. 

Thank you to Nancy and Marie 

We would like to thank Nancy Sutherland and 

Marie White for their many years of volunteer 

contribution to the computer club as teachers of 

WORD and also for taking attendance at each 

monthly meeting. Due to personal reasons they 

have both retired. Your volunteer time was much 

appreciated by the Computer Club. 

Judy Daniel and Ted Pierrepoint 

Convenors, MSAC Computer Club 

All Aboard! 

The Mexican Train Dominoes program will start 

again in September providing we have sufficient 

participants. 

If you are interested in joining us on Wednesday 

afternoons at 1:30 pm you will be very welcome. 

Please indicate your interest by signing the 

Mexican Train Dominoes sign up sheet at the 

Reception desk as soon as possible so we can 

ascertain if there is enough interest. 

Experience is not necessary to enjoy this fun family 

game as instruction is available for beginners. 

Looking forward to meeting you all in the Fall. 

Dawn Franklin 

Convenor

Centre Happenings continued... 

Seniors’ Safe Driving Workshop Event 

This workshop was well attended and is highly 

recommended for all drivers. Constable Maureen 

Andrew offered suggestions about driving and a quiz 

to test our knowledge. Do you know that as we age 

our depth perception diminishes? 

A Ministry of Transport advisor suggested that 

everyone can benefit by obtaining a recent ‘Driver’s 

Handbook’ for $14.95 at the license bureau, 

bookstores, Canadian Tire, CAA or on line at 

www.ontario.ca/transportation. 

Zak from ‘Zak’s’ Pharmacy on Main Street came by 

to tell us how seemingly safe medications and over 

the counter drugs can adversely affect us and our 

reaction time when driving. 

Shelley Harmer from ‘DRIVEWISE’ in Milton offered 

us tips and a driving simulator where we were able 

to sit behind the wheel and test our driving. Anyone 

is welcome at the classroom located at 550 Ontario 

Street South, Suite #206 in Milton. Check it out at 

www.drivewisemilton.com or call 905-875-0480. 

‘Wheels Driver Education’ certified instructor Keith 

Black offered excellent suggestions and tips on 

driving, what to expect if you have to be retested, 

how to set car mirrors, and things to check before 

driving your car. Keith can be reached at 

519-856-4898 or 905-878-4135. He can prepare you 

for any required testing. 

Do you know that if you are over 70 years of age and 

are at fault in an accident with damages over $1,000 

you will have to be retested? 

This program was made possible for FREE, through 

the contributions and efforts of North Halton Injury 

Prevention, Wheels Driving School, DriveWise 

Milton, Ministry of Transport, Milton Seniors’ Activity 

Centre and Halton Regional Police. 

Keep an eye on the newsletter and be sure to 

register for this valuable workshop when it is offered 

again. 

Submitted By: Diane Miller 

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Special Events Policy 

The following policy exists for the benefit of event 

convenors, volunteers, performers and for the 

enjoyment of all Centre members. 

Tickets sales will be supervised by Event 

Convenors. The numbers of tickets available for 

sale are dependent upon the number of people 

permitted in the space. Tickets will be available 

for sale at the reception desk up to the day of the 

event. Exceptions are made for events where full 

meals are to be served. For these events; tickets 

will be available for purchase until 3 business 

days prior to the event unless otherwise stated. 

There will be no refunds for tickets sold unless the 

event is cancelled. If a member is unable to use 

his/her ticket(s), the member is responsible for 

resale of the same. 

Tickets ordered by telephone must be charged to 

a Visa or Master Charge credit card. These are 

the only tickets that will be placed on hold. 

Volunteers responsible for preparing and serving 

meals are not required to purchase tickets. 

Volunteers who are prevented from sitting and 

enjoying meals and entertainment are 

not required to purchase tickets. All other 

volunteers who wish to sit and enjoy the meal and 

entertainment will purchase a ticket to do so. 

Distribution of all excess food will be the 

responsibility of the convenor. 

Any individuals or groups who are performing at 

an event and wish to partake in the meal portion 

of the event will be required to purchase a ticket. 

Exceptions can be made for events not involving 

a meal. In this case, should performers wish to 

enjoy the entire event, the Convenor of the event 

should be contacted to ensure that seating is 

available. 

Should you have any questions or for a full copy 

of the policy, please contact Tammy Townsend, 

Centre Coordinator.

Town of Milton News 

Community Bus 

Effective July 6 

(Every Wednesday and Thursday) 

8:20 am – 2:45 pm 

Community Bus is a special transit 

service designed to make travel 

easier for seniors and persons with 

lower levels of mobility. To 

accommodate passengers, Community Bus 

provides door-to-door service, where possible, 

in a fully accessible vehicle with lowering floor 

capability, to various locations and destinations 

around Town. Community Bus operates along a 

designated route with connecting service at the 

Milton GO Station. 

Milton Transit Accessibility 

Milton Transit conventional buses 

are 100% fully accessible to ensure 

comfort and safety for passengers. 

All buses are equipped with the 

following accessibility measures to 

accommodate all levels of mobility: 

• Front-door mobility aid ramp system 

• Curb level bus lowering capability 

• Two forward facing mobility aid spaces and 

securement 

• Slip resistant flooring 

• Colour contrasted passenger grab handles 

• Easy access passenger stop request push 

buttons 

• Illuminated visual bus stop request displays 

• Driver assistance to help persons with limited 

mobility. 

• Secure mobility aids 

• Store mobility devices 

• Board and deboard the bus 

• Next stop announcements 

For more information on Milton Transit and its 

services, visit www.milton.ca or call 905-864-4141. 

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Walking Track at the 

Milton Sports Centre 

Information on the walking/jogging 

track at the Milton Sports Centre 

- Fee: $5 annually 

- Hours of operation: daily 6:00 am – 11:00 pm 

- Opening date: Tuesday August 2 

- Located: Milton Sports Centre, 2nd floor, Rink C 

A free trial period will take place from Tuesday, 

August 2 to Monday, September 5. Fees will be in 

effect from Tuesday, September 6. 

Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied 

by an adult. 

No pets are permitted (service animals excepted). 

Strollers must walk/jog one behind the other in a 

single row 

Individuals are required to wear proper footwear 

(running shoes or approved walking shoes). 

No sticks/balls/pucks/Nordic poles or any other items 

which might interfere with the safety of any 

walker/jogger are permitted. 

Change rooms and showers available for members 

Temperature: it is in the arena so it will be colder 

than room temperature; however the in floor heating 

will make it comfortable for walking/jogging. Most 

people may need a light jacket and pants and people 

who are running at a pretty good pace will be able to 

wear shorts and t-shirt. Dressing in layers would be 

advisable. 

Track surface: rubber type flooring that will make it 

easier on joints, has some shock absorption. 

Distance: 5 laps = 1 km 

There is a new resource available in the 

Library from the Region of Halton titled 

“Smart Moves”. It is an information 

booklet about fall prevention for older 

adults.

Summer Clinics 

2011 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. 

Foot Care 

Clinics 

Thursdays, July 21 & 

28, August 18 & 25 

9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Important Information Regarding 

189 Ontario Street 

A report detailing the proposed rent – up strategy 

for 189 Ontario Street will be considered by the 

Halton Community Housing Corporation Board at 

its July 5 th meeting. More information will be 

available once the Board approves the strategy. 

At this time the key messages include: 

• The building is on schedule for completion in 

November 2011. Move-in dates are expected to be 

November 2011 – January 2012. 

• Applications are being accepted through HATCH 

waitlist (information related to HATCH is available 

by calling 311). Copies are also available at the 

Centre. Please see a staff person for a copy. 

• None of the units have been rented. The rent-up 

process is expected to being in late July or August. 

This is the earliest anyone will be contacted. The 

goal is to have all units rented by November. 

• The building is a Senior building (65+). 

• More information will be available mid-July. 

Would you like your newsletter 

emailed to you? 

Simply email Nitya Pandey, Administrative 

Assistant at nitya.pandey@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 saving our valuable resources! 

Call the Centre to book your appointment. 

Please note that appointment time requests 

will no longer be permitted. Appointments 

must be made from earliest to latest. 

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$25 

payable to 

the nurse 

Mystery Walk & Tour 

Twenty people attended the Mystery Walk & Tour. 

The weather was perfect for our walk to the secret 

destination, which was the Centre for the Arts and 

Main Library. 

We were greeted by none other than the “Chief” 

himself, Rob Mackay who graciously escorted us 

through the soon to be completed 500 seat theatre, 

the 200 seat theatre, art gallery, art study rooms and 

board room. He answered many questions regarding 

programming, sponsorship, ticket pricing, availability, 

rentals and some already scheduled performances 

and a movie festival. Be sure to watch the 

newspaper for more information. The box office 

opens in August. 

Afterward, Leslie Fitch greeted us with lemonade 

and a place to rest in the Fireside Lounge before 

embarking on a tour of the new Main Library. 

The library opened on June 7 th with 2300 people 

flooding through. Every area at the library is being 

used every minute of the day. The library staff have 

done a splendid job! 

We can be very proud of our Centre for the Arts. The 

Centre’s four pillars will be literary, media, performing 

and visual arts. 

The Centre for the Arts will definitely make a 

difference in our community ... because “life is 

reflected and changed through the arts.” 

Submitted by: Diane Miller

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 

Spring/Summer 2011 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 

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. 

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“Wizard of Oz” 

St. Jacob’s Playhouse, 

St. Jacob’s Market - Lunch at Crossroads 

Thursday, November 17 

Departs: MSAC 9:00 am 

Millside Drive 9:15 am 

Return: Approx. 5:30 pm 

Cost: $90 Members / $95 Non-Members 

“Daniel O’Donnell & Festival of Lights” 

Wednesday, November 30 

Departs: MSAC TBA 

Millside Drive TBA 


Cost: $129 Members / $134 Non-Members 

Casino Trips 

Georgian Downs - Stop at The Flying 

Monkey Craft Brewery 

Monday, July 11 




Cost: $25 per person 

Casino Rama 

Monday, August 8 




Cost: $5 per person

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 

July 7 The Other Woman: Drama 

Starring: Natalie Portman, Lisa Kudrow 

July 14 True Grit: Drama 

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld 

July 21 Just Go With It: Drama 

Starring: Adam Sandler, 

Jennifer Aniston 

July 28 Green Lantern Emerald Knights: 

Sci-Fi Fantasy 

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Jason Isaacs 

Aug 4 Oliver Sherman: Canadian 

Starring: Garret Dillahunt, Donal Logue 

Aug 11 Bitter/Sweet: Drama 

Starring: Kip Pardue, James Brolin 

Aug 18 The Company Men: Drama 

Starring: Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner 

Aug 25 Divergence: Drama 

Starring: Traci Ann Walfe, 

Jacob Hawkins 

Do you have a suggestion 

for a movie? 

We would love to hear from you. 

Please leave your name and 

suggestion in the sign-up sheet 

binder at Reception. 

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Friday Evening - Begins at 7:00 pm 

July 8 The Social Network: Drama 

Starring: Justin Timberlake, 

Jesse Eisenberg 

July 15 True Grit: Drama 

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld 

July 22 Nanny McPhee: Family 

Starring: Emma Thompson 

Family Night 

July 29 Loves Kitchen: Romance 

Starring: Claire Forlani, 

Gordon Ramsay 

Aug 5 Wall Street, Money Never Sleeps: 

Drama 

Starring: Michael Douglas, 

Shai LaBeouf 

Aug 12 Tangled: Family 

Family Night 

Aug 19 The Town: Drama 

Starring: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall 

Aug 26 Secretariat: Drama 

Starring: Diane Lane, John Malkovich 

Family Night 

“NEW” Family Night! 

Where indicated in the movie listing above, bring 

along some popcorn and your granchild(ren) or a 

special younger friend!

July/August 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 

9:00am - Carving Club* 

9:00am - Art Club* 

9:00am - Tai Chi 

(Drop-in)* 

9:00am - Yoga 55+ 

9:00am - Painting & 

Drawing 

9:00am/10:45am - Tai Chi 

9:30am - Qi Gong 

10:00am - 

Downsizers Club* 

9:30am - Bingo* 

9:00am - “Creative 

Fingers” Craft Club* 

10:00am - Going Strong 

After 50 (MLC) 

9:00am - “Creative 

Fingers” Craft Club* 

9:30am - Contract Bridge* 

10:00am - Going Strong 

After 50 (MLC) 

9:15am - Contract 

Bridge* 

10:00am - Zumba Gold 

(MLC) 

10:00am - Guitar Club* 

11:00am - Therapeutic 

Pool Program (MLC) 

9:15am - Duplicate 

Bridge* 





10:00/11:00am - 

Therapeutic Pool 

Program (MLC) 

12:00 Noon - Lunch 

Bunch (2nd Tues.)* 

10:30am - Weight 

Training 55+ (MLC) 

1:00pm - Contract Bridge* 

1:00pm - Cyber Café* 

10:30am - Weight 

Training 55+ (MLC) 

1:00pm - Cribbage* 



1:30pm - Euchre* 

1:30pm - Bid Euchre* 

1:00pm - Scrabble* 

1:00pm- Clogging * 

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1:30pm - Club 55 Swim 

(MLC)* 

1:30pm - Tai Chi Beginner 

12:00 Noon - 

Summer Barbecue’s 

1:30pm - Bingo* 

1:30pm- Bid-Euchre* 

1:30pm - Movie* 

12:30pm - 

Painting & Drawing 

2:30pm - Table Tennis* 

7:00pm - Movie * 

1:30pm - Club 55 Swim 

(MLC)* 

7:30pm - Evening 

Bid Euchre Campbellville* 

2:00pm - Memoirs Club* 

(every other week) 

6:00pm - Conversational 

Spanish 

1:30pm - Tap Dancing* 

1:30pm - Club 55 

Swim (MLC)* 

5:30pm - Diners Club 

(4th Thurs., of mth) 

7:30pm - Evening 

Bid Euchre* 

7:00 pm - Table Tennis* 

7:30pm - Table Tennis* 

1:30pm - 

Volleyball (MLC)* 

7:00 pm - Bingo*

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. 

211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit, 

non-emergency telephone number that offers a 

single window of access for anyone seeking 

information and referral to the full range of 

community, health and social services available in 

Halton. 

211 provides free, confidential, multilingual 

assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is 

also available on-line at www.211halton.ca. 

211 can assist individuals, families, people facing 

barriers due to language or personal circumstances, 

professionals in business, government and 

community agencies. 

How is 211 different from the other "N11" 

numbers like 311, 411 and 9-1-1? 

• 211 is for non-emergency calls for information or 

referral to community, health and social services 

• 311 is for non-emergency calls for direct access to 

Halton government services (Regional and Local 

municipal governments, Halton Regional 

Police, the Halton District School Board and the 

Halton Catholic District School Board). 

• 411 is for directory assistance from the local 

telephone company 

• 911 is for fire, police and medical emergencies 

The 211 service is provided through Access 

Halton, the Region’s customer contact centre. 

To learn more: 

Visit www.halton.ca/Services/211 

Or contact: 

Kate Johnston, Manager, Customer Service 

Improvements 

905-825-6000 x7230 

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Recipe Corner 

Sweet & Salty Squares 

1 Sleeve of Soda 

Crackers – Salted 

1 cup each of Butter and 

Brown Sugar 

2 cups of Chocolate chips 

1 sauce pan or microwaveable bowl 

1 cookie sheet with raised sides 

1 dry cup measuring cup 

Set oven to 350 F; time to make 10 to 20 minutes 

Open sleeve of crackers and, placing salted side 

down, cover entire tray with crackers, cutting to fit 

as required. Do not spray with oil or use parchment 

paper. Combine butter and brown sugar and heat in 

microwave or sauce pan until soft enough to spread 

over crackers. Spread so all crackers are covered. 

Place in 350 F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until sauce 

is bubbly. Melt chocolate chips. 

After removing cookie tray from oven, with knife or 

spatula, flatten cookies so they are one sheet. Allow 

to cool briefly, and then spread melted chocolate 

over all the crackers. Cut into squares while still 

slightly warm. When cool, place in air tight container. 

Enjoy! 

Submitted by: The Downsizers

Bumper Stickers for Seniors 

I’m speeding because I have to get there 

before I forget where I’m going. 

I’m retired. I was tired yesterday, 

I’m tiered again today. 

At my age happy hour is a nap. 

Goodbye tension, hello pension. 

The only trouble with retirement…you 

never get a damn day off. 

Young at heart, slightly older in other 

places. 

Comment from 1955 ... 

"I am afraid to send my kids to the 

movies anymore. Ever since they let 

Clark Gable get away with saying 

DAMN in 'Gone with the Wind', it 

seems that every movie has either 

HELL or DAMN in it! 

Milton Centre for the Arts 

Get involved with Milton's newest facility by 

volunteering as an usher, host, tour guide, ticket 

taker, coat checker, bartender, gallery attendant or 

technical assistant. Check it out at www.milton.ca; 

call 905-878-7252, ext. 2537; or e-mail 

volunteer@milton.ca. 

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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

Over 2 0 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

Improving Your Quality of Life 

Hear More 

Hearing loss is the 3rd most prevalent 

chronic disability among older adults and 

is superceded only by arthritis and 

hypertension. There have been great 

advancements in hearing aid technology 

and statistics show that 80% of clients 

are satisfied with their hearing aids when 

appropriately counseled. 

It is critical to identify and treat speech, 

language and hearing disorders as early 

as possible as these impact social, 

emotional and cognitive development. 

www.hearsay.ca 

Owners Yvonne & Rui 

HearSay Team 

Free speech 

and hearing 

screenings: 

2nd Tuesday 

of each month 

Saturday By Appointment 

(905) 875-3345 6941 Derry Road, Suite 203, Milton 

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 

Call Dale today to book a tour. 

Inquire about our vacation stays. 

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(905) (9 905) 878-4452 

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July/August - Town of Milton

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