Monthy Newsletter - Evergreen Seniors Club

WINTER 2013 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Special Interest
Getting to Know
Dementia
This introductory session reviews
information about Alzheimer’s
disease and other dementias, and the
challenges of receiving a diagnosis.
Participants will learn about the
diff erent types of support available
throughout the dementia journey, and
how to begin planning for the future.
People with a diagnosis of dementia,
care partners and family members are
all invited to attend.
# 31265 Thurs, Feb 21
1 - 3 pm
No charge
Financial Planning for
Retirement
Are you struggling to make ends meet
with your retirement income? Are you
worried you cannot aff ord to retire?
Have you planned for your future
healthcare needs and fi nal expenses?
Please join us for an informative
session tailored to the older adult,
sponsored by the Mortgage Centre
Comox Valley. In this relaxed setting,
industry professionals will talk to
you about investment and insurance
planning, the Canadian Home
Income Plan (CHIP), plus preparing for
future healthcare and fi nal expenses.
Refreshments included.
# 31262 Wednesday, Jan 16
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$ 5
# 31263 Tuesday, Feb 12
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$ 5
African Hand Drumming &
Rhythm
Learn basic hand drumming
techniques, become comfortable
jamming in a supportive circle of
friends, and reap the benefi ts of
‘getting into the groove’.
NO Class: Feb 11 & Apr 1
Instructor: Monica Hofer
Mondays
$ 90 / 6 sessions
6:30 - 7:30 pm / Beginner
11:45 am - 12:45 pm/ Intr
# 30858 Jan 14 - Feb 25 Beg
# 30862 Jan 14 - Feb 25 Int
# 30864 Mar 4 - Apr 15 Beg
# 30863 Mar 4 - Apr 15 Int
Beginner to Novice
Watercolors
You will complete paintings of
subjects seen around the valley which
will allow you to address the building
blocks of painting. Special attention
will be paid to the selection and care
of materials.
NO Class: Feb 11 & Mar 8
Instructor: Bill Kerr
# 30842 Mondays
Feb 4 - Apr 8
9:30 am - 12 pm
$ 120 / 8 classes
ZUMBA
Easy to follow dance based
movements inspired by Latin ,
Bollywood, Hip Hop, Rock & Roll,
Swing and more......workout without
watching the clock!
Instructor: Jessica Wittman
# 30976 Wednesdays
Jan 16 - Mar 27
11 am - 12 pm
$ 77 /11 classes
HST WILL BE ADDED
TO PROGRAM FEES
Fast & Easy Cooking -
Gluten Free
Have you given up on the foods you
love because you are alone now or
have health issues? Join us for this
yummy course that teaches how to
cook small using 5 ingredients or less.
All recipes will be fast, easy to prepare
and nutritious and content will include
reading labels, substitutions, safe food
handling and more!
Instructor: Kevin Broughton
# 30986 Fridays
Feb 1 - Mar 8
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
$ 90 / 6 classes
Senior Safety and Elder
Abuse
Do you know what Elder Abuse is?
Or how best to protect yourself from
identity theft and fraud? Could you
benefi t from safety tips to keep your
home, vehicle and phone secure?
Comox Valley RCMP Victim services
will answer your questions and provide
information on personal safety. Please
pre-register.
# 30886 Wed. Feb 20
1:00 - 2:00 pm
No Charge
Shaping the Journey
Shaping the Journey; living with
dementia is an educational program
designed specifi cally for people
experiencing the early symptoms
of Alzheimer’s disease or a related
dementia, as well as a care-partner,
family member or friend. It is for
people who want to explore the
journey ahead in a positive and
supportive environment.
# 31339 Wed. Feb 27
10 am - 3:30 pm
No Charge
14 January 2013 Evergreen Newsletter 250-338-1000 evergreenseniorsclub.org