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West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association
February 2020 Newsletter
.50 cents per copy
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
2 President’s Message
4 Professional Services
7 Travel & Activities
10 Donations Made Easy
14 February Calendar
Vision & Mission Statements
Vision: “To provide a welcoming meeting place for adults in social, recreational,
intellectual and educational activities which greatly improves their sense of well-being”.
Mission: “Go-Getters adults connecting for
support, community and friendship.”
The Go-Getters have fun!
Contact us at:
1940 – 6 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T2N 0W3
Phone: (403) 283-3720 Fax: (403) 283-3744
Office Hours are from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gogetters.ca
and like us on Facebook
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The Presidents Message 2020 is deemed as a "Leap Year" and as such we have an extra day in February. Besides allowing those born on February 29th an opportunity to celebrate their birthday on their actual birth date it is in fact, a corrective measure, because earth does not orbit the sun in precisely 365 days. In fact it takes 365.25 days to orbit the sun, so those in the know decided to add an extra day every 4 years to balance things out and they chose February because it is the only month without 30 or 31 days. "History Lesson Over". In keeping with tradition we will celebrate Valentines day on Friday, February 14th. While love happens every day, a special day has been set aside to express our everyday love in a very open manner. And don't you just think that a day of love followed, 3 days later, by a day to celebrate Family, is an ideal way to start a long weekend in spite of the off chance it could be freezing cold outside? Please note that our center will be closed on Family day so our staff can enjoy some quality time with their families. A gentle reminder that our monthly luncheons will be starting up again in February, so mark your calendars for February 10th. While I can't say for certain, rumor has it that we will be treated to "chicken stir-fry". Please plan to join us for some much enjoyed food and friendship. Back in November we had the opportunity to participate in a "cyanotype workshop" as part of the Aging Well with Art project, and now we have the opportunity to attend the closing reception at Artpoint Gallery, of the exhibition of the works of the participants of the traveling art workshop of which we were part of. The reception is on February 13th from 4pm to 6pm. If we have enough interest in attending we will arrange to take the bus there and back. Please let Carole or Cassy know if you would like to take this event in ASAP so they can make the necessary arrangements. Just a little refresher for those who so willingly volunteer for the Go-Getters, remember: if you do the time, (as in volunteering) you must remember to sign (as in the big red book on the front desk). As you may or may not know, our funding, in part from FCSS is based on how many volunteer hours we report in a year- more hours, could mean more funding. Also as we are a volunteer based organization our numbers can also be used to lobby the government for more funding for seniors groups. So, whether its 15 mins. or 5 hours or anything in between, please , please mark it down in the book. If you are unsure of exactly how or what to do, please just ask Cassy or Carole and the will be more than happy to help you. Oh yes, and thank you to each and everyone of you who so generously have given and continue to give of your time. Good news for those who lament " they can never get a ticket to Stage West" , for the first time in a very, very long time Stage West tickets are still available at this late date. If you want to go and see The Insider on February 26th, hurry down to the center and pick up one of the remaining tickets. Words to live by: Life is too short - forgive quickly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably... and never regret anything that made you smile!! Remember, our lives are not made by the dreams we dream but by the choices we make, so says Joe Stowell. Embrace winter (despite the bone chilling wind ), stay warm, watch out for the ice when walking and know that spring is just around the corner. Cheers, Diane Allen President
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WHGG Board of Directors
Executive
Diane Allen……..............................................President and Bingo Committee
Bev Wallace… ................................................Vice-President
Leona Schaal……………………………........Secretary
Pat Weatherley.................................................Treasurer
Directors
Aline Greaves – Travel Committee
Tom McKay – Scrabble Liaison
Carol Labrecque – Library/ Remembrance and Bingo Committee
Rita Neufeld – Telephone and Bingo Committee
Heather Normey – Director
Carole McIntosh – Special Events Committee
Anne Schneider – Special Events Committee
Diane Becker – Travel and Special Events Committee
Office Staff
Carole Saviak ([email protected])...............Executive Director
Cassandra Towpich ([email protected]).....Program Coordinator
Your West Hillhurst Go-Getters Board represents you!
We support open communication and encourage you to give us your kudos and constructive (positive and negative) comments. Please provide comments in writing (signed and dated) so we can review them at the next available Board meeting. Please deliver all comments to the office in a sealed envelope addressed to the board.
Next Board Meeting: Monday, February 24th, 2020 @ 1:30pm
Facility Closures Monday, February 17th, 2020 for
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Professional Services
Reflexology We will be taking appointments the second Thursday (10am - 3pm) and sometimes the fourth Thursday (10am - 3pm) of every month with Diana Korpan, RCRT, PT. Cost is $25.00 for a ½ hour foot treatment (one hour treatments are preferred). *Next clinic dates are Thursday, February 13th and 27th, 2020 with Diana. There is a minimum of 3 appointments that need to be booked before the reflexologist will come in. Cancelation policy: for Thursday appointments, you must cancel 24 hrs. in advance of your appointment. If cancellation does not happen by this time, you will be required to pay for your appointment. Exceptions will be made for illness. Call our office to book your appointment. Diana Korpan RCRT, PT D & D Wellness Revolution
Foot Doctor DR. GREG SOMER takes his appointments
from 8:45 am – 12:00 pm. Please call the
office to book your appointment. Next Foot
Clinic: March 3rd, 2020. Cost: $10.00 per
appointment pd directly to Dr. Somer. If
you have booked an appointment, please do
your best to attend as we do not want to lose
our podiatrist due to unattended
appointments.
Service Coordinator Annette Jordan-
Sackmann is available to be contacted. If
you need help or require information on
outreach services, call her (587) 231-1202 or
email at [email protected]
Lawyer services A lawyer willing to do some pro bono work has been recommended to the Go-Getters. He is willing to make appointments with our membership and can help out with the issues that arise for seniors. He will see you in his office or come to the Go-Getters centre if that is easier for you. His contact information is:
Cass Lintott (403) 520-2288 (main),
(403) 520-2283 (direct), (403) 230-3477 (fax) 2913 – Centre Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2E 2V9
Go-Getters Memberships: Go-Getters 2019-2020
membership purchase/renewals
are $25.00 each. Be sure to fill
out your membership forms &
survey to renew/join as they are
required in order to purchase a membership.
A surcharge of $5.00 per activity for non-
members (those that have not
renewed/joined) is in effect. Membership year
Sept. 1, 2019– Aug. 31, 2020.
Go-Getters Membership Benefit: 10% discount at Amato Gelato - Italian gelato in classic & creative flavours, plus pies & custom cakes, with indoor/outdoor seats. They also have sugar free and keto diet selections. All you need to do is show your Go-Getters
membership card when you pay and you will receive a 10% discount on your purchase. Address: 2104 Kensington Rd NW.
Facebook: Go-Getters has a Facebook page. Locate us at West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association. Like and follow us on Facebook.
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WE HAVE HAD SOME NEW MEMBERS JOIN US. PLEASE HELP
US MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME WHEN YOU MEET THEM.
Victoria Campbell Leona Williams Monique Wan Jill Wyatt
WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING
We go every Friday at 8:45 a.m. and alternate weekly between the North Hill Safeway and the
Brentwood Co-op. You must be in our bus boundary to be picked up. Cost is $4.00. If you would like to go, please call the office to put your name on the list. Please let us know by Thursday at 4pm if you plan to attend. Thank you.
Monthly Walmart Shopping FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2020 NORTHLAND MALL COST: $4.00 TIME: 11:00 A.M. Go-Getters goes to Walmart once a month and we alternate between the Northland Mall and the Westbrook Mall locations. You must be in our bus boundary to be picked up. If you wish to go, call the office to put your name on the bus list. Please let us know by the Thursday before 4:00pm if you plan to attend.
Want a unique gift idea? Why not buy some gift certificates from the
Go-Getters! They can be used towards any activity or class in the club
Febraury Birthday ages ending in a zero or a five are celebrated
with a monthly luncheon invitation (we will contact you).
Ostiguy, Eileen Hongisto, Barbara
Fidler, Herta Jamieson, Frances
Martens, Mary Nedinis, Patrice
Lailey, Lori Becker, Doug Clair, Betty
Bakay, Marie Cholka, Delores Judd, Jacquelyn Schneider, Anne
Dry, Denice Thomas, Randall Shemko, Ernie Hutton, Elsie
Bubenik, Alena Vincent, Deane
Danyluk, Vonnie Fehr, Mildred Ridley, Sharon Campbell, June Williams, Fred
Towpich, Cassandra
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Volunteer Incentive! Go-Getters is having draws for
volunteers who donate their time. One ballot
can be entered into our draw box for each
event completed. In order for the draw to be
fair, a volunteer may only win once in our
membership year. We will draw for a $50
Visa/Mastercard! The next draw will be
held on March 9th, 2020. The draw box and
ballots will be kept in the office. Please contact
the office if you are willing to volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Monthly luncheons, we are always looking for servers and clean up crew. There is a sign up sheet posted on our bulletin board. Sign up or call the office to see how you can help out.
Name Buttons: Name buttons are an ongoing fundraiser. You can order as many as you like with anything you wish as your background. Order yours in the
office today. Cost is $4.00 per button and Go-Getters places that total fee towards our fundraising. Thank you to all that have supported this fundraiser thus far.
Please be reminded that Go-
Getters is a scent free zone. We
have again seen an increase in
fragrances. We have members that
are sensitive to these smells so
please be aware and don’t wear your scents when
attending the Go-Getters centre. Thank you!
Crib:
Crib times are Thursday afternoon at
1:00pm for a drop-in fee of $3.00
each. Coffee, tea and prize pools are
included in the fee.
E-Transfer Payments:
We accept e-transfers by e-mail. This is meant for those that are not able to get to our facility easily. Those who come
to the centre and pay directly will have first claim on any spots/tickets and you will not have a spot/ticket until your e-transfer is confirmed as accepted. This may mean you are bumped until we are able to get to your payment. Before your e-transfer, please call the centre to make sure there is still room available on the trip or in the event you wish to attend. At that time, you will need to provide a list of what it is you are purchasing and the names of the people attending the trips/events for our records. The e-transfer must come to [email protected]. Please be aware that if you are not doing e-transfer, our centre accepts cash or cheque only, we do not have debit or credit card capabilities.
Calgary Scrabble Club Meets every Thursday at 6:45pm and Sundays at 12:00pm. All ages welcome including your grandchildren, Grade 5 and up. Cost: $3.00 drop-in fee Thursdays and $5.00 drop-in fee Sundays.
Bridge (contract/rubber) is on Monday nights at
6:30pm and Saturdays at 10:30am. There is a drop-in fee of $3.00 each time. There will be no Bridge Monday February 17th as the centre is closed for Family Day.
Qi Gong Class Spring Forest Qi Gong is a simple, efficient and effective method for helping you heal physical and emotional pain to enhance the quality of your life and the lives of others. Anyone and everyone, regardless of ability, age or beliefs can practice the techniques and become healthier and happier. This is a drop-in class at 11:15am on Mondays with a fee of $2.00 per class (class on monthly luncheon days is at 10:00am).
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Travel & Activities
If you travel with us and you have any special medical needs that we should be aware of, please inform the office.
All information is kept completely confidential. Note! You must sign up at the Club AND pay for your tickets
BEFORE the deadline date. Seats are CONFIRMED ONLY AFTER TICKET IS PURCHASED. Payments by cash,
cheque or e-transfer only!
Please book your trips early! Tickets are first-come, first-served and can sell out quickly. Trips will be cancelled
if the minimum number of people have not signed up and paid by the cutoff date. The cutoff date is 1 week
prior for events that haven’t sold out. Minimums: in town - 10 people, out of town - 15 people. Non-Members
who would like to join in on trips must pay an extra $5.00 Fee
NO REFUNDS, IF YOU CAN’T MAKE A TRIP, YOU MUST FIND YOUR OWN REPLACMENT and list info. will not be provided for confidentiality reasons.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE TRAVEL DEPARTURE TIME. Bus will not wait for late arrivals. The end time on your ticket is the time you’ll arrive back at the centre. Trip days: if possible, please park on far side of the community centre so handicap parking is left open.
Fri. Feb. 7 Games Night $2.00/person 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 10 Monthly Luncheon $10.00/member &
$15.00/guest
12:00 p.m.
Thur. Feb. 13 Reflexology with Diana
(by appointment only)
$25.00 ½ hr.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thur. Feb. 13 Cyanotpye Art Show
(if enough interest)
-- 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 16 Jubilations:
Pitched Perfect Golden Girls
$65.00/member &
$70.00/guest
4:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 24 Board Meeting -- 1:30 p.m.
Wed. Feb. 26 Stage West: The Outsider $60.00/member &
$65.00/guest
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thur. Feb. 27 Cash Casino $10.00/member &
$15.00/guest
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thur. Feb. 27 Reflexology with Diana
(by appointment only)
$25.00 ½ hr.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 28 Walmart Shopping trip
at Northland Mall
$4.00 11:00 a.m.
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Monthly Luncheon Monday, February 10th, 2020 Time: 12:00pm Cost: $10.00/Member & $15.00/Guest Menu: Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Salad & Dessert (Dessert provided by Chartwell, Colonel Belcher). Last minute walk-ins will not be accepted as we
must know number of attendees for food
preparation. Thank you.
Games Night Friday, February 7th, 2020 Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Cost: $2.00/ person Games night is a monthly get together where our members can use the centre to play games of their choice. Come on out and brighten your mood with a night filled with friends and games. There will be games, comfort food, and good company.
Cash Casino Thursday, February 27th, 2020 Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm Cost: $10.00/member & $15.00/guest Lunch is included.
Try your luck at the slots or tables and enjoy a day with your fellow Go-Getters. Lunch is included in your cost.
Indoor FitWalk Tuesday, January 14th – March 17th, 2020 Time: 12:15pm – 1:00pm Cost: This Class is full! Instructor: Paula Bickford
Join Paula for a 45 minute indoor cardio walking program! This program will have you moving to the beat of the music while having a blast! You will get all the benefits of cardio, balance and strength in the safety of the indoors. This is an easy to follow program (no tricky dance moves) that is suitable for anyone. Class will conclude with a nice stretch. We will prorate for late starters!
Line Dancing Two new sessions started in January. One for the beginner continued level (does NOT start from scratch) and the intermediate class. Instructor: Paula Bickford Beginners Continued: Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:00am started Thursday, January 16th. This is a 10 week session ending March 19th. Cost is $50.00 for this 10 week session. This class is a continuation and will not be from scratch.
Intermediate: Fridays from 10:15 – 11:15am started Friday, January 17th. This is a 10 week session ending March 20th. Cost is $50.00 for this 10 week session.
Mosey on in and register for your spot in our classes. You’re sure to have some boot-scootin fun! These classes are for members only. We prorate for late starters!
Carpet Bowling
Carpet Bowling is Mondays at 9:15am (there is no bowling on luncheon days or holiday Mondays). This group is looking for more people to join so come on in and give it your best shot. Drop in fee of $2.00 per person.
Jubilations: Pitched Perfect Golden Girls
Sunday, February 16th, 2020 Time: 4:30pm – 9:45pm Cost: $65.00/member & $70.00/guest
The ladies of the
Maple Oaks Seniors home may have missed out on their college years, but thanks to a loophole in the Collegiate Singing Group Competition’s eligibility guidelines… it may not be too late! Come and watch these Golden Girls show the college chicks how it’s done!
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Stage West: The Outsider
Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 Time: 10:30am – 3:00pm Cost: $60.00/member
& $65.00/guest
In politics, the less you know, the higher you’ll go! At once a razor-sharp comedy and a sincere tribute to democracy, The Outsider is a timely and hilarious take on modern politics.
In the midst of a political scandal, Ned Newley, the ultimate policy wonk, is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Governor. Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be Governor. He has no political instincts, a paralyzing fear of public speaking, and his poll numbers are impressively bad. Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate ever to run for office.
Politics is a visual medium. People vote for idiots who look like leaders. But Ned Newley is a new phenomenon: a leader… who looks like an idiot.
READING CIRCLE
Next Book: “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. Please join us at Reading Circle Friday March 6th to discuss the novel “A
Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. We meet in the Library at the Go-Getters centre @ 10:00 a.m. There is coffee/tea provided, plus sweets and good conversation. Rosemary Christmas [email protected]
Cyanotype – In light of Things
For those who are interested in attending the cyanotype prints display at the Artpoint Gallery, please advise the office. The reception is Thursday, February 13th from 4:00 – 6:00pm. We are willing to take the bus at 3:30pm if
there is enough people interested in attending. There would be no charge for the bus ride. The office must know no later than Friday, February 7th to have time to arrange this trip.
Giggles:
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Go-Getters BINGO is held EVERY WEDNESDAY afternoon starting with Nickels & Early Bird
(shaded/unshaded) at 12:00 noon followed by Regular Bingo starting at 12:45 p.m. and includes Pot of Gold, Double Action, 6 page program, Super Bonanza, concluding with the Houdini blackout
game. Featured progressives include Early Bird (shaded/unshaded) & Pot of Gold that starts the second half of the program. Loonie pot is also available as are 2 different pull ticket Nevada’s
BINGO CARD PRICES
Donations Made Easy:
West Hillhurst Go-Getters
(S.C.) Association - Donation Form
PLEASE PRINT:
Donor’s Name:___________________________
Full Address: ____________________________
Donation Amount: $______________________
Payment by:
Cash Cheque
(Tax Receipts issued for $10+)
In Memorium
If this is a memorial donation, please provide the name
of the person being honoured, and contact information
for the family member who should receive an
acknowledgement:
Memorial to: ____________________________
Send Attn. To: __________________________
Full Address: ____________________________
A charitable donation receipt for all donations of $10.00 or more. Make Donation cheque payable to: West Hillhurst Go-Getters Mailing address: 1940 6 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0W3 Are you or members of your family looking for an easy way to donate to the Go-Getters? You can now donate online and use your credit card or even Interac! And it is easy to do! Just go to our website and click the Donate Now button located on all of the tabs. You will be taken to the “Canada Helps!” website and directly to the Go-Getters Giving Page where you can donate to us. It’s that easy! You will receive a tax receipt by email from Canada Helps. You can make the donation in your name or in honor a loved one. Donate today! A Great way to help your centre is to donate your…. Bucks. With your donations of Canadian Tire money, we are able to purchase items we may otherwise not get. Example: kitchen pots and pans. There is a jar in the office to drop them in.
Nickel (3 Page Booklet)
Gold Bingo Card $1.00 each
6 cards $6.00 9 cards $9.00
12 cards $12.00 15 cards $15.00
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Regularly scheduled events
WHGG WEEKLY GAMES
Game Day Time Cost
Carpet Bowling
Monday
(Luncheon days & holiday
Mondays, there is no bowling)
9:15 a.m.
$2.00
Euchre Monday 1:00 p.m. $3.00
Bridge
(Contract/Rubber)
Saturday
Monday
10:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
$3.00
$3.00
Canasta
(Hand & Foot) Tuesday 1:00 p.m. $2.00
Whist Tuesday 1:00 p.m. $3.00
Crib Thursday 1:00 p.m. $3.00
Scrabble Thursday
Sundays
6:45 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
$3.00
$5.00
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:15 a.m. Carpet Bowling
11:15 a.m. Qi Gong
1:00 p.m. Euchre
6:30 p.m.
Bridge
10:00 a.m. Tai Chi
12:15 p.m.
FitWalk
1:00 p.m. Canasta
1:00 p.m.
Whist
12:00 p.m.
Bingo
10:00 a.m. Beginner Line
Dancing
11:00 a.m. Tai Chi
1:00 p.m.
Crib
6:45 p.m. Scrabble Club
8:45 a.m. Grocery
Shopping
10:15 a.m. Intermediate Line Dancing
10:30 a.m.
Bridge
12:00 p.m.
Scrabble Club
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Exercise Classes
Paid Advertising
Qi Gong Monday 11:15 a.m. (Luncheon
days class is 10:00 a.m.)
On-going $2.00
Tai Chi Practice
(no instructor)
Tuesday
Thursday
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
On-going
$2.00
FitWalk Tuesday 12:15 a.m. 10 week session started
January 14th, 2020
$50.00 for the 10
week session
Line Dancing Thursday
Friday
10:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Beginners Continued is
10 weeks and started
Jan. 16th, 2020
Intermediate is 10
weeks and started Jan.
17th, 2020
Beginners continued
class is $50.00 for
a 10 week session
Inter. class is
$50.00 for a 10
week session
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 Bridge 10:30
2 Scrabble Club
12:00
3 Carpet Bowling 9:15
Qi Gong 11:15
Euchre 1:00
Bridge 6:30
4 Tai Chi 10:00
FitWalk 12:15
Canasta 1:00
Whist 1:00
5 Bingo 12:00
6 Beginner Line Dance
10:00
Tai Chi 11:00
Crib 1:00
Scrabble Club 6:45
7 Safeway 8:45
Intermediate Line
Dance 10:15
Games Night 6:30
8 Bridge 10:30
9 Scrabble Club
12:00
10 Qi Gong 10:00
Monthly Luncheon
12:00
Euchre 1:00
Bridge 6:30
11 Tai Chi 10:00
FitWalk 12:15
Canasta 1:00
Whist 1:00
12 Bingo 12:00
13 Reflexology 10:00
Beginner Line Dance
10:00
Tai Chi 11:00
Crib 1:00
Scrabble Club 6:45
Cyanotype Art show
3:30 pm
14 Co-op 8:45
Intermediate Line
Dance 10:15
15 Bridge 10:30
16 Scrabble Club
12:00
Jubilations 4:30pm
17 Facility Closed
18 Tai Chi 10:00
FitWalk 12:15
Canasta 1:00
Whist 1:00
19 Bingo 12:00
20 Beginner Line Dance
10:00
Tai Chi 11:00
Crib 1:00
Scrabble Club 6:45
21 Safeway 8:45
Intermediate Line
Dance 10:15
22 Bridge 10:30
23 Scrabble Club
12:00
24 Carpet Bowling 9:15
Qi Gong 11:15
Euchre 1:00
Board Meeting 1:30
Bridge 6:30
25 Tai Chi 10:00
FitWalk 12:15
Canasta 1:00
Whist 1:00
26 Bingo 12:00
Stage West 10:30
27 Reflexology 10:00
Cash Casino 9:30
Beginner Line Dance
10:00
Tai Chi 11:00
Crib 1:00
Scrabble Club 6:45
28 Co-op 8:45
Intermediate Line
Dance 10:15
Walmart Northland Mall 11:00
29 Bridge 10:30