OUTINGS AND

PUB NIGHT

Age Care Harmony Court Estate MAY 2017

Recreation News

The month of May is here and we are celebrating Mothers and much more!

We started our gardening early this year during the last week of April, but we won’t

stop there. We still have the Friendship Garden across for the Garden Room and some

extra pots to add to the Magnolia Courtyard. Please let the Recreation Department

know if you’d like to join us in the garden or volunteer to help us with weekly care.

We will be hosting a New Resident Tea with Colleen Durdon May 5th

. Come on

down to welcome the new faces at Harmony Court.

All are invited to attend our Mother’s Day Tea with John Parsons May 12th

to give

recognition to all the mothers and grandmothers able to make it. We will be serving

up delicious desserts and fruit with tea and coffee while we enjoy some live

entertainment.

For Mother’s Day, May 14th

, the kitchen will be serving a pancake brunch with

strawberry campote and bacon. As always, you are welcome to invite family or

friends to dine with you. Please just let reception know ahead of time.

As always we will celebrate our birthdays for the month on the 3rd

Friday, May 19th

.

Old Friends, a favorite group of many will be in to perform. Bring your dancing

shoes.

Our Pub Night and Cocktail hour was a big hit in April. Let’s get you all back for our

Pub Night on May 9th

with Steve Hillis, and cross your fingers to win the 50/50

jackpot at the end. We almost ran out of spots and beer for the last cocktail hour.

Make sure you get a spot for a drink on us May 26th

. There is always chips and good

company to go with it.

We just received news that our new bus is arriving Friday, May 12th at 10AM. Come

on out to the front parking lot to welcome our new bus and celebrate. Before the new

bus arrives we have two final trips with “old wheels.” The first, to visit a Burnaby

Local’s topiary garden with lunch at Yan’s Garden Chinese May 8th

. The second, a

shopping outing to Lougheed Mall May 11th

. The new bus will be going on its first

trip May 15th

to Queen Elizabeth Park to tour the Bloedel Garden. Be one of the first

to ride it! The second trip will be to Value Village for a shopping outing and lunch at

Tim Hortons. Every Tuesday Value Village offers a 30% discount for seniors. The

last trip of the month, May 29th

, we will visit Rocky Point Park to eat some fish and

chips at the famous Pajo’s. We will have our fingers crossed for warm weather as we

will be eating under cover outside.

Wishing you all the best,

Jessica Lemire

Recreation Manager

Bus Outing: Starlight

Casino & Buffet ($13)

Monday May 1st

Bus Outing: Burnaby

Topiary Garden & Yan’s

Garden Chinese ($15)

Monday May 8th

Pub Night and 50/50

With

Steve Hillis

Tuesday May 9th

Bus Outing: Shopping

and Lunch to

Lougheed Mall

Thursday May 11th

Bus Outing: Queen

Elizabeth Park & Tour of

Bloedel Conservatory

with Picnic Lunch ($4.50)

Monday May 15th

Bus Outing: Value

Village & Lunch at Tim

Hortons ($10)

(30% Senior Discount)

Tuesday May 23rd

Bus Outing: Rocky Point

Park for Picnic Lunch at

Pajo’s Fish & Chips ($12)

Monday May 29th

CHAPLAIN'S CORNER

The center of the universe is my conclusion after all these years. Who am I talking about? Mothers of

course. This month we celebrate mothers and celebrate we surely should. My own dear mother has

been in heaven 6 years come this July. How I miss her strong love and beautiful spirit. The reason I

say mothers are the center of the universe is because God made them the center of the family – His

Holy design.

As chaplain for the past 28 years, I’ve been introduced to many beautiful mothers. They all seem to

have the same quality characteristics: strong drive, unstoppable tenacity to serve their families, and

they can bounce back from almost every conceivable hardship or difficulty with a smile. I recently

conducted a memorial service for a dear man and there were multiple 3rd

generation mothers tending

to 4th

generation children in the service (great grandchildren). The mothers were sharp and keen and

truly beautiful.

“Thank you Lord for mothers

How could we ever say,

Just how much they mean to us

Day after day after day.”

Bless them all now, and long after they leave this world. Amen.

Have a good May.

Your Chaplain, Dan

Reception Desk: (604)-527-3300 Recreation Office: (604)-528-8584

General Manager: (604)-527-3314 Support Services Manager: (604)-527-3329

7197 Canada Way

Burnaby, V5E 4A6

Happy Birthday

Anna Thirde ~ May 1st

Myrtle Wishart ~ May 6

th

Alice Lee ~ May 6th

Gwendolene McLellan ~ May 9

th

Julius Toth ~ May 15th

Michael Jukich ~ May 23

rd

Virginia Ramsay ~ May 31st

Screened Out In our modern world, more and more things are being digitized, and more and more people are spending time in front of screens: televisions, cell phones, computers, tablets, even cars and refrigerators are now being made with interactive screens. Some consider these computerized screens to be harmful enough to declare the first week in May Digital Detox Week, a week spent free of the influence of these screens in our lives. Is “screen time” truly harmful? Some scientists have found screen time to have greater negative influences on kids. One study showed that kids separated from their screens for a week did a better job of reading emotions on other people’s faces than those who spent their days watching TV or playing computer games. This shows that too much screen time perhaps reduces childrens’ abilities to empathize with each other. Kids are not the only ones under the influence of screens. Adults who are on their computers or cell phones before they fall asleep have been shown to suffer through the night. The light from the screen disrupts the brain’s sleep-wake cycle, causing insomnia-like symptoms and sleep deprivation. We must accept that computers and media such as television and games are a fact of modern living. But how do we strike a healthy balance with these digital devices? One researcher advises that if the sun is shining, then screen time should be limited. There is no digital substitute for a walk outdoors or a visit to the playground. Another suggestion is to strike a balance between the more passive, consumptive nature of sitting in front of screens with active creativity. For every minute spent in front of the TV or a computer game, balance that with cooking, knitting, building a fort, doing a puzzle, or creating an art project. In our digital world, where our every whim seems catered to, it is important to stay engaged and curious with the world beyond our electronic screens.

Gemini

May 21st

– June 20th

They are quick to grasp the

meaning of a situation and act on it,

often with positive effects. They tend

to have a duality to their nature, and

can sometimes be tough to predict

how they will react.

They can turn from hot to cold and

may be prone to noticeable mood

swings. However, they are generous

signs with tendencies of being affectionate, and imaginative.

Taurus

April 20th

- May 20th

Stubborn by nature, the Taurus will

stand his/her ground to the bitter

end (sometimes even irrationally so).

But that's okay because the Taurus

is also a loving, sympathetic and

appreciative sign. The Taurus is very

understanding and when we need

someone to unburden ourselves to;

we often share our deepest fears

with the Taurians of the zodiac.

Taurians are very patient, practical

and efficient; they are excellent in

matters of business and are also

wonderful instructors/teachers.

Welcome

Norma C. Pilar B. Amy K.

Arthur Philion

Hearing loss is the number one disability in the world, affecting 500 million people both young and old. Hearing decreases as we age, and more people living longer means more people suffer from hearing loss. However, the main culprit of hearing loss is too much noise. This May 31, Save Your Hearing Day, follow these tips to give your ears a rest. In many cases, our ears’ worst enemies are everyday appliances that make our lives easier: hair dryers, lawn mowers, and portable music players. Work-related noise is also a culprit. So how do we fight hearing loss? Search out peace and quiet for one. And don’t be afraid to protect your ears with earplugs or other types of ear protection. Other methods to save hearing may surprise you. Some doctors stress a diet rich in nutrients that slow the aging process. Exercise is just as important. It stimulates circulation, which is greatly beneficial to a healthy auditory system. This is advice worth listening to.

Now Hear This

In Loving Memory

Betty Griffin December 23rd 1922 ~ May 1st 2017

Emma Miller December 12th 1919 ~ April 8th 2017

Janet Beckman May 18th 1933 ~ April 25th 2017

Special Voting Opportunity

at Harmony Court

2017 Provincial General Election

Where: Harmony Court: Fireside Lounge

Date: Thursday May 4th, 2017

Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Please remember to bring proper identification.

THANK YOU!

TO OUR VOLUNTEERS OF HARMONY COURT

Thank you to all the residents that volunteer their time

around the building. It makes a world of difference and builds the strength of our community together.

We appreciate all that you do!

Please let the Recreation Department know if you are interested in finding out about our volunteer opportunities.

Every year the volunteers are rewarded for their dedication.

Residents Update Tuesday May 2nd

Provincial Election

Voting Station

Thursday May 4th

Ladies Breakfast Thursday May 4th

5th Avenue Jewelry

Collection Thursday May 4th

New Resident Tea with music by

Colleen Durdon Friday May 5th

Burnaby Library Friday May 12th

Mother’s Day Tea

with music by John Parsons

Friday May 12th

Yoga with Beatte’ Friday May 16th & 30th

Fashion Closet

Tuesday May 16th

Chemsemble Choir Thursday May 18th

Birthday Social

with music by Old Friends

Friday May 19th

Recreation Forum Tuesday May 23rd

Men’s Lunch Thursday May 25th

Cocktail Hour

Friday May 26th

SPECIAL EVENTS &

VENDORS

Smart Phone Basics

Tuesday, May 30th

2:30 pm

Activity Room

Cocktail Hour

May 26th

3:30 pm

Fireside Lounge

Farewell

Grace Gytenbeek

James Turner

Irene & Mike Kubasec

Sharilyn Calliou

12 PRINCIPLES OF MOTHERHOOD

1. If motherhood were going to be easy, it never would have started with something called

labor!

2. Shouting to make your children obey is like using the horn to steer your car. And you

get about the same results.

3. The smartest advice on raising children is to enjoy them while they are still on your

side.

4. Avenge yourself—live long enough to be a problem to your children.

5. The best way to keep kids at home is to make the home a pleasant atmosphere—and to

let the air out of the tires.

6. Life's golden age is when the kids are too old to need babysitters and too young to

borrow the family car.

7. You will save yourself a lot of grief if you think of a curfew as just a general time to

shoot for.

8. There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, hire someone to do it, or

forbid your children to do it.

9. Cleaning your house while your kids are at home is like trying to shovel the driveway

during a snowstorm.

10. The hardest people to convince they're at the retirement age are children at bedtime.

11. There are only two things a child will share willingly: communicable diseases and his

mother's age.

12. The only people in this world who are always sure about the proper way to raise

children are those who never had any.

Answers will be posted up in the front lobby on May 15th

.