Box 103, 703 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

http://www.qbseniors.ca email: qbseniors@shawbiz.ca

~ OPEN ~ Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30

F irst, my (predictable) whining about the passage of time … the first day

of Fall is (darn!) approaching. I do hope you have all enjoyed the terrific summer weather we’ve experienced this year as much as I have. There was no need to be anywhere else as we certainly have paradise all around us right here. I missed last month! - my sincere apol-ogies to Evelynne Stegmeier, a friend, and I failed to mention her 90th birth-day on the 16th of July. And, I missed a huge good wishes bouquet to Lisa & Wayne Buholzer who moved to Ender-by after giving the Centre (and friends) their all. Once in awhile you have peo-ple in your life who are truly special. I sure miss them. What good events we had this month … the Pancake Breakfast on the 12th was delicious, thanks to the cooks (men’s day—except for a ‘little supervi-sion’ from Maggie), Ed, Bob, Ron and George. Thanks too, to the other help-ers who kept it all together. Incredibly nice weather for the annual picnic at the waterfront on the 27th. Big thanks go to Johanna and Gerry, who does a good barbecue wiener-and makes good baked beans! About 20 of us enjoyed relaxing in the summer sun-shine & the many tasty contributed side

you were lucky enough to have the proper glasses or be at the waterfront to peer through the telescope. I didn’t do either, but I certainly noticed the much dimmer light and the cooling of the air—which left me thinking about how in-credible the sun really is, in that just 10 percent of it could give us that much heat and light! I was totally awed by that thought. My personal thanks to Win Gaetz for offering to be our new Sunshine La-dy—the lovely person who sends cards to those of our members in some form of distress. AND—huge thanks to Pat Bull, who has been our wonderful lady for longer than I can remember. You have been SO appreciated More thanks to Norah Rawcliffe, Aileen Fabris, Roy Jones, Margaret Roth, Brad Huggins, Johanna Scheepers and Pat Weber for agree-ing to be candidates for a position on the next Board of Directors. Very Much appreciated. * Please note the notice about the new Bylaws. Our committee of five has worked diligently for some time now to put together a document that reflects the needs of the Centre while comply-ing with the new Societies Act (diabolical as it is.) continued on p7.

dishes. No need for Sunday dinner. More than one great event coming up in September! Firstly, the Prairie Fowl Supper on the 23rd—an opportunity to celebrate Canada with delicious food and fun entertaining. Just $20 each—or get together with a friend and pay 2/$35. With Pat Weber & Angela Bicknell in charge of a full turkey dinner—and Lila in charge of everything else—and the Ramblers to do the music, what more could we ask for? Sign up!! The 25th is our Anniversary AGM (date chosen to match the date of the very first AGM in 1997). The 30th is our Annual Open House which is part of the RDN’s Active Aging Week. See ad below. The eclipse definitely left us with something to talk about, especially if

Volume 20 Issue 9Volume 20 Issue 9 SEPTEMBER 2017SEPTEMBER 2017 250 752250 752--04200420

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

20th Anniversary

A G M - 1:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre

New Bylaws to vote on. Please plan to be there!! Wine (or coffee/

juice) and cheese party follows the meeting. Make sure to bring your

up-to-date membership card Get your name on the list!!

...which is our part of the RDN’s Active Aging Week.

It’s a great time to showcase our Centre, so bring your friends and neighbours!

SUNDAY

♦ DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6:30 pm April—September 1:00 pm October—March

MONDAY

♦ YOGA 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. ♦ SCRABBLE ~ 10.00 a.m.

♦ QB UB UKULELE ~ 12:45 ♦ QI GONG ~ cancelled TFN ♦ LINE DANCING ~ 3:15 p.m.

♦ CONTRACT BRIDGE: 7:00 pm sharp! TUESDAY

♦ FUN BRIDGE ~ 9:15 a.m. ♦ WRITERS GROUP ~10 a.m. ♦ CHAIR YOGA ~ 12:30 a.m.

♦ Needle CRAFTS ~ 1:00 p.m. ♦MAH JONG ~ 1:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

♦ TAI CHI : 10:00 a.m. ♦DOMINOES ~ 10:00 a.m.

♦ YOGA ~ 11:15 a.m. ♦ Qi Gong: 1:00 pm

♦ Discussion Group: 1:00 pm ♦ TOPS ~ 4:00 p.m. THURSDAY

♦ AEROBICS ~ 8:45 a.m. ♦ COMPUTER CLUB ~10 a.m.

BACK IN OCTOBER ♦ SONGBIRDS ~ 10 a.m.

♦ Drop-in BRIDGE ~ 12:30 ♦ WHIST ~ 12:30 p.m. ♦ HEALING CIRCLE

1:30 pm, 2nd & 4th Thursdays FRIDAY

♦ DARTS ~ 9:00 a.m. ♦ UKULELE

10:00 to noon: jamming ♦ YOGA ~ 11:45 a.m.

♦ MAJONG ~ 1:00 pm ♦ ART GROUP ~ 1:00 p.m.

SATURDAY

♦ CANASTA -10:00 a.m.

♦ You must be a member to

participate in Centre activities Only $20 per year

♦

Wednesday’s at the Centre Weigh Ins: 4:00 - 4:30 Meeting: 4:30 - 5:30 Guests are welcome

Info: Shirley McGill 752-8192

2nd & 4th Thurs-days

1:30 to 3:00 pm September 14 & 28

October 12 & 26

Beyond newspaper and magazine horo-scopes, the Sun, the Moon, the Planets, the Stars and more link us to an astrologi-cal world view. Intrigued or interested? If you are curious as to how an astrological approach could help you learn about your-self, you are invited to join an actively inquiring group of women in exploring this tool of understanding. At each session, we come together to share our individual re-search learning a little bit more about our-selves, each other and those around us. We also delve into the useful tool of the Tarot as an adjunct to astrology. We will begin this year’s session travel-ing around the zodiac looking into the Signs—Aries through Pisces. Interested in finding out what your sign might tell you? Come join us. If you would like more in-formation, contact:

RIVA WEST— riva.west915@gmail.com or 250 752-7178

~ NOTICE ~

The COMPUTER CLUB RETURNS 1st & 3rd Thursdays in OCTOBER

A GREAT WAY TO RELAX

Share your favourite needlework,

knitting or crochet project

TUESDAYS 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Info: Aileen Fabris 594-0324

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING

Monday 3 pm (1/2 hour) COME JOIN US!!

REGULAR LINE DANCING Continues 3:30 to 4:30

CHAIR YOGA

TUESDAYS 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. $5.00 per session

Wednesdays - 1:00 pm More info: see Flyer on Activities Bulletin Board

Tai Chi/Qi G ng

10 a.m. SATURDAY ~ Join Us!

“Slow down, you move too fast” - Remember listening to that song by Simon and Garfunkel when it came out in 1966? We can take that advice even now-slow down-in our busy world. If we slow down, we have the oppor-tunity to make connections to our body and our breath to see how they have an intelli-gence we can learn from, for our well-being.

In these sessions, we intend to take the time—slowly and deliberately—to focus on

ourselves through our bodies and breathing. Using somatic exercises and meditations, we will explore these relationships and connec-tions in order to develop an appreciation of

possibilities we were never aware of to culti-vate relief from tension and the ability to re-lax. If you would like more information, con-tact RIVA WEST— riva.west915@gmail.com or

250 752-7178

1st & 3rd Thursdays

1:30 to 2:30 - September 7 & 21

October 5 & 29. Nov. 2, 16 & 30.

(par�cipant limit 7)

~AEROBICS~

THURSDAY MORNINGS—$5

8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Instructor: Jeanine

OGA MONDAY: 9:30 & 11:00 am

WEDNESDAY: 11:15 am

FRIDAY: 11:45 am ~ $5 drop-in Info: Pat Harrison 752-0543

CHILI & BISCUIT WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6th

With so many apples on

the trees these days, how

about a nice pull-apart ...

PIE for BREAKAST ?

Thank You

Everyone...

...FOR SHARING YOUR GARDEN. It is a real treat to get “fresh from the gar-den” fruit and veggies for our kitchen.

� MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING � SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 OPEN HOUSE on ACTIVE AGING � SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

“MAN-MADE” DINNER-VARIETY NIGHT

HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EVENT ?? Let one of the Board members know you r idea(s) for a “fun night˝ at the Centre!

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 TBSP cinnamon 1 large orange, juiced 1 large green apple, cut in 1/4” thick slices. 1 Pillsbury ‘GRANDS’ flakey layers or Buttermilk biscuits. Oven: 350 deg. Brush a loaf pan with a small amount of the melted butter. ♦ Combine melted butter, sugar, cinnamon and orange juice (use

some grated rind also), then add the apples. Separate Grands into 8 biscuits, split in 1/2 to make 16 rounds.

♦ Place some of the apple mixture on each round. Stack 4 topped biscuits on top of each other to make a tower.

♦ Repeat to make a total of 4 towers.

♦ Place each tower on its side lengthwise in pan...fit snuggly.

♦ Bake 40 minutes or until brown. Cool 15 minutes.

♦ Place a serving plate upside down over the pan, turn over, re-move pan and serve warm. Maybe drizzle a glaze on top?

♦ Remainder will keep 3 days in fridge. Enjoy!

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CONGRATULATIONS

JACK ROSSITER Latest Half ‘n Half winner!

Anyone with a CD PLAYER they would like to donate to the

Senior Centre, please call

RIVA at 250 752-7178

In June I had the pleasure of meeting and presenting our stu-dent from KSS, who was the recipient of our $250 Bursary from the Centre. Her name is Etsegenet Hopwood and came to Canada at the age of seven from Ethiopia. She plans to go into nursing and eventually go back to Ethiopia or another third world country. Etsegenet is a pleasant, friendly young woman and I’m sure that she will do very well in her studies.

Maggie Coleman

& Etsegenet

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We look forward to “getting to know you˝

As some of our readers pointed out & asked … “where were the questions” upon reading the answer block on another page in the August NL.

A last minute item that had to be added in that issue took that spot, and I neglected to delete the answers, so here you go, try again!

FUN CANADIAN TRIVIA:

1. Which Canadian Prime Minister gave Western Canada “the

one finger salute”?

2. What food do Canadians consume per capita more than any

other na"onality on earth?

3. This city is known as the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World’.

What is its name?

4. What famous TV show host was born in Canada?

5. What alcoholic beverage do Canadians usually prefer?

6. The Pitcher Plant is the provincial flower of which province?

7. In 2000, the city of Flin Flon, Manitoba became Canada’s

official what?

8. What was the second choice of a new name for the North-

west Territories? Answers on page 7

...that keeps Sam coming in for

lunch every day, and phoning from

France once a week when they’re

away.

...that keeps Roy volunteering for

entirely everything there is to do.

...that keeps Mona & Martin

spending afternoons drinking their

daily coffee.

...that brings in Jim, Gerry &

Walt (the ‘men’s club’) with Joy—

and sometimes Glenna, to join

each other every morning for their

coffee (or hot chocolate).

...that keeps Lidia & Walter eager

to open up twice a week—and join

that early morning club.

...that keeps Norah doing pretty

much everything to do with the

kitchen & special events helping.

...that keeps Betty 8 Bill showing

up for every special event for the

past 20 years.

...that keeps John taking care of

all the Centre’s necessary paper-

work for the same number of years.

...that spurs on Pat, Mike and Ger-

ry to offer their cooking expertise

for all to share.

...that keeps Stan in there operating

that dishwasher every Friday.

...that keeps all of our kitchen vol-

unteers on the job.

...that keeps Bill finding all those

great places to travel.

...that keeps Yvonne staying with

that #$%^ computer data base.

...that keeps Joan & Ron cooking

all those big dinners—and the

barbecue—and, of course, Ron bak-

ing those scones.

...that keeps Lila producing this

wonderful newsletter.

...that keeps Ed being there for us

with his expertise when we need it.

...that keeps our superb Board of

Directors continuing to enjoy their

non-paying jobs.

...that encourages us all to be ac-

tive throwing darts, singing and

playing the ukulele, as well as

working out at yoga, Tai Chi, aero-

bics, line dance.

...keeping the brain active with

bridge, mah jong, scrabble, canas-

ta, the writers’ group, computer us-

age, and needlework

...nurturing our entire selves with

meditation and wellness sessions

that keeps us all young—no mat-

ter what that

age number

might be.

Let’s keep

showing

up!

GRAND OPENING: The Original Qualicum Beach

1998 Victoria Day

1999, St. Patricks

2000, Birthday Party

2002 Showcase

2003, Easter Parade

Grand Opening, New Centre, 2004

BBQ, 2005

I REMEMBER when the Senior’s

Centre of Qualicum Beach first

opened. A meeting was held for

discussion on how to attract peo-

ple to become members. There was

a very good response and it was

underway.

Meetings were first held in the

old library, and after it was de-

molished to make way for a park-

ing lot to accommodate traffic for

Qualicum Foods, we briefly went

to the little building beyond until

Qualicum Foods was completed

after a disastrous fire. We then

took up occupancy below Quali-

cum Foods in an area that had

been made available for the new

Senior’s Centre.

Ted Feist, Ed Burnett, Ken Cotton

and others all volunteered to put

the finishing touches to the facili-

ty. Ted enjoyed wood working and

he made the presidents gavel for

Judy to keep order, he also made

small vases for the dining room

tables.

I remember the monthly birthday

parties when Doreen Riggs, Caro-

line Thomson, Gladys Webb, Del-

la Balzer and myself made as-

sorted sandwiches for these many

occasions and Qualicum Foods

Gus Barrett Pub Night 2009

supplied the huge birthday cake

for many years, (don’t know if

they still do!)

Ted and I were honoured to be

awarded Life Memberships. We

both worked on Monday morn-

ings for a few years and I made

soup, cheese scones and cookies

over the years. It was always so

nice to meet and greet members

who came in for their morning

coffee and lunches.

I continue to receive the news-

letters which I enjoy and read

over several times, it’s always

good to know what’s happening,

happy to know about marriages

taking place, but sad to hear

about members either moving or

passing. I miss my friends and

acquaintances of Qualicum

Beach, but happy to be near fam-

ily. Best wishes to all from

Peggy Feist, Paris Ontario.

Victoria Tea, 2008

Robbie Burns, 2010

QBUB 2011

POTLUCK 2012

SONGBIRDS 2013

100 years! Easter Tea

2014—SOPHIA NIX Hosts Bill & Suzanne Adkins, Christmas day dinner 2015

Pancake Breakfast, 2016

OLD-TIME FIDDLE JAMBOREE at Coombs Rodeo Grounds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 Featuring performances by:

♦Quinton Etheridge-Pedden

♦Oceanside Jammers

♦Deni and Faalon Johnson Open Stage from 11:00, Sign-in at 10:00

All-Comers’ Circle Jam in Evening $5.00: performers & under 12’s FREE

Snack Food & Dry Camping on the Grounds

Hosted by The Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Branch 11, B.C. Old Time Fiddlers’ Association

Supporting the Enjoyment and Playing of Canadian Old Time Music in Our Community

INFORMATION: NEL 250 586-6666 - ROY 250 752-3636

LOLA’S SPEAKEASY A Roaring 20’s Who Dunnit!

Matinee Sunday,

OCTOBER 1st $60 includes dinner, show, bus

Set in 1920, a turbulent time dur-ing prohibition. Crowds are drawn to Baby Doll Lola’s Speakeasy for cheap gin and entertainment. Lola’s right hand man, Three finger Freddy, keeps revelers under control. A body turns up and cops take over while a floor show goes on. WHO DUNNIT? Youse will have to come to Lola’s Speakeasy to find out! Oh, and don’t forget your Beads, Boas, Fedoras and Spats. We are looking forward to seeing youse at the Speakeasy.

*Cocktails 4 pm. * Dinner 5 pm *Show 6 pm

IT’S

SATURDAY,

WHO WANTS

PANCAKES?

IT’S

SATURDAY,

WHO WANTS

PANCAKES?

...before heading down to the market, these folks (and many others) stopped by the Centre to enjoy the annual ‘pancake break-fast’. It was a busy day as hungry pancake eaters arrived to enjoy them along with sausages, or-ange juice and coffee or tea … and of course visiting with friends. A nice start to the day !

The scenery on this gorgeous summer

day at the beach was out of this world … the tide

was in making it excellent for swimming, boarding,

kayaking, boating … whatever took your fancy.

Friends had gathered from the Centre to enjoy

the day sitting in the sun or shade waiting

to eat Johanna’s hotdogs and Gerry’s

homemade beans … plus other delicious

food brought for eve-ryone to enjoy …

what a perfect day in Paradise!! Even the crows were keeping an eye on the picnic

table, hoping for a morsel or two being left behind.

Judy’s Jottings, from page 1 There will also be an Administra-tive Guide forthcoming that will serve as our “in-house” document, which is meant to serve just the Centre—as our Rules & Procedures document has done in the past. Both will be presented at the AGM. The Bylaws will definitely need YOUR vote. It would be supremely helpful if you all become familiar with them prior to the annual meet-ing. Thank you in advance! Other notes to note: Membership

fees—and Life Membership nomi-nations—and some super Trips coming up, like the day in Victoria on the 5th and (what was one of Sheila’s favourites) to Chemainus for the seniors’ musical show there. It’s on Sunday, October 1st. Don’t forget Bill Cove’s phone number. Here are two thoughts for you this month (I love this one …): In my family, NORMAL is just a setting on the dryer. And, being more serious: Like water, we become stagnant if we don’t keep moving.

AHHHH! Now everyone can enjoy sitting in the newly upholstered settee in the Centre. We hope everyone enjoys lounging in comfort and the ease of getting up and on your way with little effort. Pretty color combination adds to its beauty. En-joy!!

� Dungeness CRAB & SEAFOOD

FESTIVAL — October 6-8 � Vietnam & Cambodia, with the

MEKONG RIVER CRUISE October 31-November 15 (escorted from Canada)

� NOVEMBER TULALIP CASINO/SHOPPING TRIP November 13—16

(hosted by Bill) � Sunday, September 17-27 PACIFIC COAST CRUISING

See the POSTER on page 6 in this NL and Activity Board on the Chemainus production “Lola’s Speakeasy” Sheila made so popular each year. You must pay when registering, $60 covers meal, show and bus, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st Also, remember to get your name on the list for our Prairie Fowl Supper, Saturday, September 23rd. Only $20 or 2 for $35 …great meal, fun prizes, fun entertain-ment .AND...VERY IMPORTANT...MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, THE CENTRE’S AGM, at the Civic Centre.

Maureen’s description (in last months newsletter) of a very relaxing and informa-tive tour “Crusing the Gorge” Waterways in Victoria is back for a repeat. perfor-mance.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH 8:10 a.m. from the Civic Centre.

Almost sold out! Call Bill at 724-0037 for reservations.

Many prizes including free tickets on the Gorge Waterways Trip, free family passes to IMAX, 2 lovcely spring salmon...se complete list of prizes on the Activity Board. NEXT: how about taking in a Chemainus Theatre show??

Bill 724-0037

CHEMAINUS THEATRE Wed. September 13th 2:00 pm matinee—$75

Includes noon buffet, bus, taxes and show… a British Com-edy, what a blast from the past!

Call Bill at 250 724-0037

CRUISE to LUND, B.C. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - $75

Car pool(?) 8:00 a.m. to Campbell River Boat docks, depart 10:30 a.m. Rest/Lunch for 1

hour. Cruising Desolation Sound, Hole in the Wall, past Sonora Island, back home to the

Campbell River Docks!

ANSWERS FROM P. 3. 1. Trudeau. 2. Macaroni & Cheese. 3. Churchill. 4. Alex Trebek. 5.

Laba< Blue. 6. Newfoundland and Labrador. 7. Marijuana grow-

ing capital. 8. Bob.

~ UPCOMING FUTURE TRIPS ~ � NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS of

COSTA RICA and � The ULTIMATE JAZZ CRUISE 100 musicians and 230 hours of

music in 2018

WINNER of the ‘FIND the LOGO’

in the AUGUST newsleAer is:

ALMA FAULKNER

...she is now $25 richer !

President Vice-president Secretary (interim) Treasurer Activities

Assistants

Membership Facilities Newsletter History/publicity Sunshine Past president Kitchen Co-Ord. Administrator Admin/website Travel Co-Ord.

Judy Southern Maggie Coleman Maggie Coleman Ed Burnett

DIRECTORS Ron Walsh & Maureen Johnson Yvonne Jones Roy Jones Lila Greene Shirley Shaw

AFFILIATES Pat Bull Maggie Coleman Joan Walsh John Ablett Bill Adkins Bill Cove

752-5586 594-8097 594-8097 752-8852 752-2275 752-3575 1-250-804-5115 594-9947 752-6489 594-6119 752-3946 594-8097 752-2275 752-7572 752-7971 724-0037

BOARD of DIRECTOR 2016/2017

$ Find and describe where the Centres Logo is hidden in this newsletter (NOT in the headline, or this coupon) then fill out the form below and drop into the jar provided on the front desk.

ONE WINNER EACH MONTH !!

The is hidden on page Name

Phone

Reminder! Membership dues are now over-due. Please renew at your earliest

convenience. You may renew at the AGM if you wish ... Please do plan to attend!

Thank You WIN GAETZ

for being our new

“SUNSHINE LADY” If you know of someone who is in

need of a “caring card” please con-

tact Win either by writing the name

on the list near the

‘menu board’ or by

phoning

250 752-9229

Last Chance! If you wish to nominate some-one who is working ‘above and

beyond’ for the Centre and would be a candidate for Life

Membership, please take a form from the Activities board in the hallway, fill out the form, and place it in the Suggestion Box.

The deadline is Friday, September 15th

New Bylaws! Copies of our newly com-plete Bylaws are available in the Centre. PLEASE take time to read the document in preparation for the vote at the AGM. If you wish to take a copy home with you,

just sign the accompanying sheet

Nominations 2017- 2019 Board of Directors ♦ IF we have more candidates than positions there will be

an All Candidates Forum on the 12th. You will be advised via email or notice in the Centre if this becomes the case.

♦ If you are willing to serve in any capacity, just place your name on the sheet in the Centre—and fill out the accom-panying form

♦ Nominations remain open until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12th.

Library Contributions Rose has been visiting the Sally Ann

a lot lately with books that

we don’t put on the

shelves. If you are willing

to bring us a book, please

make sure it is, first: a pa-

perback, not a hard-cover,

and secondly: published in

2004 or later