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Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Rec Centre 527 Len Self Blvd, Midland L4R 5N6 www.askennonia.com 705-526-7609

[email protected]

In the Heart of Georgian Bay

President: Ruth Brown Vice President: Larry Smith Executive Director: Judy Contin Admin Assistant: Courtney Parker

2016

Memberships are due!

2016 Memberships are due by Jan 4/2016.

The Board has decided not to raise the $50 annual fee, even though

our costs are constantly increasing. We have been able to access

grants that help offset the cost of operations.

Pick up & fill out both sides of 2016 registration form now. For

fastest service, attach a cheque for $50 and return it to our recep-

tion desk volunteer. You can also pay by debit machine.

Please do not pay by cash. It affects our record-keeping.

Thanks for your cooperation!

This newsletter contains lots of

important info regarding special

and regular programs, events and

the important calendars you

should check to confirm details.

41st

Midland Winterfest 2016!

Sat Feb 6, 2016

10 am—3 pm Community Hall

Free Admission! All Welcome!

Delicious Chili Luncheon!

Arts/Crafts/Woodcarving Show/Sale

1/2 Price New Membership Special!

Magic Brad Show (11 am)

Midland Seniors Got Talent Contest (12:30 pm)

Be on stage or in the audience!!

Annual General Meeting & Luncheon Wed March 30, 2016

11:30 am in Community Hall

Guest Speaker—Lawrence Fox

“The Cold War Warrior”

Lunch menu to be determined.

Free tickets available for pickup after Feb 1

at reception.

Sponsored by

OPEN HOUSE WEEKS JAN 25—FEB 5

Guests are invited to register at reception and try out just about any program as a drop-in guest.

A few programs are only suitable for observation due to required supplies or costs.

Members are welcome to register at reception and try a new program as a drop-in, without pre-registering for the program.

If you like what you find, new members can join for half price on Saturday, February 6 at Winterfest!!


Upcoming Events at Askennonia Senior Centre 705-526-7609

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Event Date Location Price Host Group/Information

Cell Phone Workshops with students at MSS

YOU MUST REGISTER!!

Third Thursday of the month at 1 pm, but only if you register!!

1 pm @ Midland Sec-ondary School

n/c But you must

register!

These students know how to work a smart phone and have fun showing you what they know. Register at Askennonia so that if anything changes, we can contact you. This is very important. Then, go to Midland Secondary School front entrance at appointed time. Repeat customers welcome.

Volunteer Opportunity!

MSS STUDENT

INTERVIEWS

BABY BOOMERS

LIFESTYLES OF THE

50’S-70’S MIDCENTURY

Fri Jan 8 1-2:30 pm

All Welcome to participate but

please register so that we know how many students we can accommodate.

Please pre-register. Come to re-

ception on the day of and we

will match students up

with you.

No Charge

Free

Coffee or Tea!

Mr Jenkinson from MSS has 20 Pairs of students that need to interview people of your generation. We need approximately 20 Askennonoia members to spend 1.5 hours talking to a couple of students, answering their questions for this project. The teacher and students are looking for people that don't mind telling them a little about themselves and the area in which they grew up. Students will ask them about personal history, local and world events, fads and fashions, entertainment, etc They are hoping for baby boomers but anyone will do! They are examining the 50's-70's, midcentury.

OPEN HOUSE

WEEKS

Mon Jan 25 to Fri Feb 5

In prep of Feb 6 half price New Membership

Special!

NSSRC No Charge

Most programs are open to interested guests to ‘try it on’. Some are open to ob-servers only due to nature of activity (ie card-making or watercolour lessons). Others are ‘open’ to participate (ie exercise or dance classes or cards) There are 50 activities to choose from! It’s your responsibility to check with your doctor if there is any question about participation. This is a great opportunity to determine whether to take advantage of the half price membership special at Winterfest All

guests are asked to register at the reception desk prior to attending a program.

Arthritis of the Hand with Ingrid Beam

Fri Jan 22 1-4 pm

Margaret Scott Room

No Charge

Please see page 4 for details. You must pre-register as space is limited. You won’t be able to attend if you haven’t registered. For more information & to register, contact: 1-800-321-1433 extension 3381

Dementia: An Overview Registration Required. All Welcome

Tues Feb 2 1:30 –2:30

Margaret Scott Room

N/C Register

at reception.

Join Erica Rice from the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County for a free presenta-tion to learn more about dementia, early warning signs, risk factors and brain health strategies. Registration at reception required as space is limited.

Winterfest 2016 Midland Seniors Got Talent Contest

GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Magic Brad the Magician

Hot Lunch & Cash Bar 1/2 Price NEW Member Special

Arts/Crafts/Woodcarving Show/Sale Midland Seniors Got Talent Contest

Sat Feb 6

Doors Open 10 Lunch starts 11 Talent Contest

12:30

ALL WELCOME!

Comm Hall No Admission

Charge

Bring $$ for lunch

and sales!

NOW IS THE TIME to start preparing for Seniors Got Talent Contest. Anything goes in this fun competition with prizes for most entertaining, original and skilled acts. Mostly, it’s about having fun both on and off stage. Get your friends or class together and start practicing! Register for Midland Seniors Got Talent at reception. The show starts at 12:30. Have a delicious bowl of Chili before the show! Make sure you drop by this fun Winterfest Open House on Sat Feb 6 from 10-3ish. There’s plenty to do and see and eat! Since parking is often hard to find, Central Taxi will offer a free shuttle from a designated location to be determined closer to the event. Magic Brad will take the stage at 11 am.

St Patrick’s Day Lunch- Mar 16 Noon

Comm Hall TBA It’s magically delicious!! There will be a fantastic luncheon followed by a wonderful entertainment program. Guest performers, Steve Pitkanen & Kristine Mannion will anchor our Irish themed afternoon.

Annual General Meeting

Wed Mar 30 11:30 am

Comm Hall No Charge

Members

Guest $5

The AGM is a great opportunity to learn more about your organization, to hear about the accomplishments and challenges of 2015 and the plans for 2016. The meeting is usually fairly short and the lunch is always delicious. Don’t miss our Guest Speaker, The Cold War Warrior - Lawrence Fox! Larry will have his new book “The Cold War Warrior” available for sale ($25).

Blue Skies & Butterflies

Spring Fashion

Show

Tues April 26 Community Hall

$15 Save the date for this delightful afternoon when over 30 women and men show fashions from local retailers. Our theme for this year’s Spring Fash-ion Show is Blue Skies and Butterflies! Potential models are asked to sign up at our reception desk and you will be contacted by our Show Director, Kim Dusome, closer to the show. All models must attend a 3 hour practice on Thurs April 21 at 9 am.

Askennonia is a registered charity (Rev Can Charity # 11879-1151 R001) & donations that help keep member ships and pro-

grams affordable for people are appreciated. Receipts are provided for income tax purposes. Gift certificates are available.

Askennonia Senior Centre Board of Directors 2015-16 President: Ruth Brown Vice-President: Larry Smith Secretary: Pat Schofield Treasurer: Mary Hanger Past President: Violet Kennedy

Members at Large: Herb Proudley, Marilu Mitchell, Cathy Barker, Mike MacRae


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We have a fantastic team of volunteers who regularly look after the food

prep and planning of our many large luncheon events.

We need you to help with set-up, serving or clean-up!

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN!!

Set up, sales, technical assistance with various aspects of Sat Feb 6 Winterfest.

Set up, serving and clean up at Mar 16 St Patrick’s Day Party.

Set up, serving and clean up at Mar 30 Annual General Meeting.

Please sign up at the reception desk or call us @ 705-526-7609 if you are

able to help. Training will be provided, if required. Thank you!

Thanks to generous dona-

tions in memory of Marion

Howatson, we were able to

purchase a new coffee mak-

er that will be enjoyed by all

members at Askennonia.

Marion’s family chose Askennonia to

receive In Memorial Do-

nations. The charity re-

ceived over $900 in dona-

tions and the board accept-

ed the suggestion of a new

coffee maker. Thanks.

ATTENTION LEADERS & PARTICIPANTS

SNOW DAYS Askennonia does not close automatically when school buses are cancelled. Unless an instructor chooses

to cancel, classes will be offered. It is solely up to the member to decide whether or not to attend a class. It will be the

responsibility of the member to call the centre if the weather is poor to find out (from staff or answering machine) wheth-

er the centre is open or not. If the instructor cancels a session (due to weather or personal issue) a makeup class may be

held at some time in the future. Classes delivered by volunteers may decide to have a specific policy, depending on

things like the driving distance of the volunteers. Volunteers/leaders should make sure that participants are aware of your

plans for snow days.

2016 MEMBERSHIP Membership cards are provided so that people will get to know each others’ names & to confirm

paid membership. A 2016 renewal sticker should be affixed to your card before attending 2016 programs. Membership

remains at $50 per year and entitles you to attend many programs. That’s less than a loonie per week! Guests or pro-

spective members are welcome to come in and sample most programs free of charge. Subsidized memberships are also

available. See Judy for more information on subsidies.

Thank you for your cooperation!

COME SUPPORT YOUR BOARD! Every year, this organization and its volunteers fundraise

over $80K and receive grants of over $80K.

We are a charity and graciously accepted donations of

over $12K last year and are at nearly $15K this year.

We are an Elderly Persons Centre under a Province of

Ontario statute and in order to qualify for over $50K in

operating funds from the Province, the Town of Midland

must support us with $28K, of which $6K is cash money

and $22K is ‘in kind’. This in-kind consists of office ser-

vices, such as photocopying and the help we receive from

Town staff. We pay rent here at NSSRC equal to what

other non-profit senior groups pay. This years, we will

pay over $28K back to the Town.

Your Board of Directors will be making a deputation to

Midland Town Council on Mon Jan 25 7 pm to br ing

them up to date with respect to our services, our challeng-

es and our future. You are certainly invited to come out

to show your support. We have been serving the North

Simcoe 55+ community members for nearly 30 years!


Annie’s Meat Pies

Atherton Financial Group Inc.

Bajic Denture Clinic

Bayfield House Retirement Ldge

Bell Canada Retirees Association

Boston Pizza

Cashmere Blue

Colio Estate Wine

Collins Cosmetics Clinic

Collins Formal Wear

Cruise Car Sales

Dino's Fresh Food Deli

ELM Catering

Heart to Home Meals

Helicon Properties Ltd.

HGR Graham

Home Instead Senior Care

Harvey’s Swiss Chalet

Huronia Community Foundation

Kim's Boutique

Maurice Valu Mart

Midland Home Building Centre

Midland Police Service

Midland Secondary School

Midland TIM-BR MART

Midland Toyota

Ministry of Health

Mink Insurance

Mobility Centre Plus

New Horizons Program Federal

Northern Reflections

Older Adults Centres Ass. of Ont

Pathway Engineering Services

Paul Hamelin

Pizza Nova - Midland

Seams to Please

Seniors Secretariat

Shoes to Boot

Taylor & Co. Clothiers

The Mirror

The Villa Retirement Lodge

Tiffin House

Tim Hortons

Tom Smith Chev Olds

Town of Midland

Walmart Midland

Those listed have made

a contribution of some kind to

Askennonia during the last year.

Please say thanks if you have the

opportunity. We couldn’t do

everything we do, without these

kind people.

Sponsors & Partners 2015/16

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Reminder

When there is no registration

cost for a program, members are

expected to pay $1 per event.

Please drop your $1 in the bowl

at the reception desk.

Also, remember to wear your

membership tag and swipe every

time you attend a program.

Thanks very much.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Askennonia’s policies are available for viewing at the Membership Desk in our reception area. Volunteers staffing the desk can help you with info about programs, payments, special events or volunteer opportunities. If you plan on attending a program that requires registration, please register & pay before the start of the program. This allows for proper planning by staff and conveners. You may pay by cheque

or interac machine. Please don’t use cash when paying for programs. We hope that you find something you love to do here. Welcome to Askennonia! We are glad you are here.

ATTENTION PROGRAM CONVENERS

CHECK THAT INFO ON CALENDAR IN THIS NEWSLETTER IS CORRECT!

Please check your program in this newsletter and on calendar to ensure information is correct.

Sometimes, programs have had to be relocated or cancelled due to room unavailability.

If changes are necessary in this newsletter please email [email protected] or call Judy a.s.a.p.

705-526-7609.

Ingrid Beam Physiotherapist with Arthritis Society

Fri Jan 22 1-4 pm Arthritis of the Hand * Treatment Options * Exercises to Reduce Symptoms

* Try Assistive Devices.

Fri Mar 18 1-4 pm Stay Active * Osteoarthritis of Hip/Knee * Relieving Pain &

* Activity & Weight Management * Community Resources.

Workshops are open to all & free, but you must register as space is limited. You WON’T be able to attend without registering as SPACE IS LIMITED.

For more information & to register contact: 1-800-321-1433 extension 3381

Erica Rice Education Coordinator Alzheimer Society

Tue Feb 2 1:30—2:30 pm Dementia: An Overview

* Early Warning Signs * Risk Factors * Brain Health Strategies

Workshop is open to all & free, but you must register as space is limited. You WON’T be able to attend without registering as SPACE IS LIMITED.

Register at Askennonia Reception Desk.

Attention Members NOTE: As with all physical activity, it is

important to check with your own doctor prior to partaking in activities here at Askennonia.

That is solely the responsibility of the participant. Please inform the convener

if you have concerns or restrictions. Never exceed a comfortable pace.

PLEASE PAY $1 FOR COFFEE & COOKIES. We use an honour system that allows you a bottomless cup of coffee & cookies. Please pay the $1.

PLEASE PAY $1 FOR PROGRAMS THAT DON’T HAVE ANY OTHER REGISTRATION COSTS. DROP $1 AT RECEPTION OR AT THE PROGRAM.

That includes all programs except VON exercise (sponsored by VON). Note: Convenors don’t pay the $.


Write “Askennonia” on the back of your Boston Pizza receipt and deposit it at their reception and we will receive

5% of your purchase as a donation from Boston Pizza Midland

Restaurant.

We received our first $500 June 1/15!

Please say thanks to owner/manager Andy if you have the opportunity!

Want to Join Our Ukulele Band?? New Beginner Session Starting Tues Jan 5 2016! Barb Rowlandson will take beginner class from 1-2 pm Tuesdays. $6 per session paid monthly. Members who are enrolled in Thursday Band Class can attend Tuesday as a practice session for $1. Steve Paskin will teach Thursday Band Class/Club. $6/wk pd monthly.. Steve will teach one new song per week, to build you repertoire and learn new skills and chords. Steve at Johnstone’s Music downtown Midland offers a discount on ukes to Askennonia members!

Bus Trips

at Askennonia!

Affordable. Tickets go on sale early. Sometimes we offer bag lunch or lunch on your own. There are a limited number of tickets dictated by bus size. No refunds. If you want to sell your ticket, we will provide your contact information to interested parties. Suggestions and trip ideas

appreciated.

Return to Grace at Ed Mirvish Theatre Toronto

Wed June 8, 2016

$95 each includes show & bus Bus leaves 9 am, Lunch on own in TO, 1:30 Matinee

Return between 6 & 7 pm depending on traffic!

A glorious, heartfelt tribute to a music icon, RETURN TO GRACE traces the greatest musical moments of a generation with song favourites that include "Heartbreak Hotel", "Suspicious Minds", "Love Me Tender"! From the King’s beginnings in Memphis, to the amazing '68 Comeback Special, to the historical Aloha from Hawaii concert, experience RETURN TO GRACE to re-live the music that changed rock and roll forever! *Note that we have 8 tickets in orchestra (reserve when purchase) & balance

are in mezzanine, which requires maneuvering stairs. Tickets go on Sale Jan 4, 2016

Riverdance—20 Years at Ed Mirvish Theatre Toronto

Wed May 18, 2016

$105 each includes show & bus Bus leaves 9 am, Lunch on own in TO, 2 pm Matinee

Return between 6 & 7 pm depending on traffic!

A celebration of Ireland's cultural heritage, history and mythology, the pro-duction revolves around the intricate footwork of traditional Irish dance set to the haunting melodies and rousing rhythms of the nation's musical identity.

*Note that we have 8 tickets in orchestra (reserve when purchase) & balance are in mezzanine, which requires maneuvering stairs.

Tickets go on Sale Jan 4, 2016

Ted Barris (front left) was happy to pose with some of the Veterans who at-

tended our Nov 24 luncheon. Ted told the story of Fire Canoe—How the West

was Really Won! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this deli-

cious luncheon a success. Thanks, too, to our sponsors, Tiffin House, Swiss

Chalet, Heart to Home Meals and Midland Toyota.


Call Rob, your hometown London Life representative,

for a free consultation today. Call 705-528-0518.

Computer Workshops Return March 2016 Thursday Mornings Register at the centre - $10 for each workshop These are all independent workshops. Beginners welcome to Beginner Workshops.

To take others, you need a basic knowledge of using a computer. Bring your tablet, laptop or use our computers.

Computer Club Tuesday mornings 9am— Noon

Come receive 1 on 1 help from volunteers Kathy Gunston, Gord Bridges & Wayne Gannon. All members welcome!

Circle of Friends

Project

Circle of Friends is open to in-

dividuals and their caregivers

who are impacted by Parkin-

son's, Visual Impairment, Alz-

heimer, Brain Injury or frail

seniors. Classes are held Mon-

day afternoons 1:45—3:15 pm

and may include gentle exer-

cise classes, art lessons, drum-

ming or recreational programs, such as, carpet bowling , line dancing or

Flyswatter Volleyball! The idea is to come out and have fun together!

You can also register directly at Askennonia. Ask for Circle of Friends

registration. There is no charge for participation. Your membership in

Circle of Friends entitles you to attend other Askennonia programs.

Call 705-526-7609 if you need transportation.

Circle of Friends is sponsored by New Horizons for Seniors.

MINDFULNESS DRUMMING The Askennonia Drumming Circle is a Mindfulness Meditation drumming group, not associated with any direct cultural or spiritual practice. We have adopted a simple and serene approach around joyful drumming, loving kindness and mindfulness practice, with an emphasis on balanced participation. Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose in the present moment — non-judgmentally.

To arrive at these goals, we have loosely arrived at these gentle agreements: 1- Listen with respect. Reserve comment and honour the ideas of others. 2 - Everyone has an equal opportunity to talk. Weigh your contribution to the group. 3 - The agreement with or disagreement with the ideas of others does not require verbalization; mindfully, listen to each other and consider new thoughts.

Our format is simple. Join the circle and become one with the community with heart beat. The first half of the time is set aside for joyful drumming and open to requests for supported intentions. There is a brief transition with a guided invitation to follow the breath. The last half is silent mindful drumming. The beat passes from one to the next after whatever period of silence seems appropriate. We end with heartbeat and a final circle expressing our gratitude to those present.

You are invited to come out and try Mindfulness Drumming at Askennonia Thursdays at 9 am.

Thank you Tiffin House.

Tyse Saffuri & Kim Cairns of

Tiffin House negotiated a laundering

service for our table cloths. This is a huge

help to us! Be sure to give them a call to find

out more about this beautiful new retirement

residence. Tyse Saffuri or Kim Cairns 105 Pillsbury Dr., Midland

705-527-5522

Midland will host the Provincial 55+ Games on Aug 9-11 when over 1000 Ontarians will come to

play: Slo Pitch/Contract Bridge/Darts/5-Pin Bowling Tennis/Golf/Carpet Bowling/Cribbage/8 Ball and Snooker/Bocce/Lawn Bowling/Shuffleboard/Bid

Euchre/Pickleball/Cycling/Walking/10 km Run and Swimming.

They will need 400+ volunteers. Find volunteer registration form at reception.

The District 28 55+ Summer Games are coming in April/May/June 2016. These are qualifiers to

participate in Provincial Games.

Stay tuned for more information!!


Drop-In Programs—no registration required—$1 Dollar Drop Unless otherwise posted P a g e 7

Drop In Programs Day/time Loc. Programs in Italics are open to the community. Bring your friends! Program Leader

Badminton Oct—April Fri 9:30—11:30 G $3 drop in. All levels & no partner required. Fun exercise! Karen & Tim Sweeting

Bid Euchre Wed. 1-3:30 A Friendly game of progressive Bid Euchre! Gerry Peters

Bid Euchre Extra Thur 1 pm tba Small group come out to play bid euchre. All welcome. various

Beading 2nd & 4th Thur 9:30-Noon

C Learn to bead and make beautiful Native-inspired, traditional beadwork or modern jewellery, etc.

Jeanette Brunelle

Contract Bridge Mon. 1 pm M Progressive friendly game of Bridge. No partner required. Joan Goodfellow

Carpet Bowling

Tues. 10 am A Come try this skill-testing game, similar to lawn bowling. Gentle exercise & social time. **Open to Community**

Margaret Markham & friends

Coffee House 2nd & 4th Tues. 1:30 pm

M Afternoon of friendship, entertainment (jokes, singing, dancing, etc) & coffee/tea. Open to Community.

Anne Marie St. Amant 549-2078

Computer Club/Practice Tues 9 -Noon MS Volunteers to give a helping hand—one on one! Bring your own laptop or use our huge touchscreen machines.

Kathy Gunston, Gord Bridges, Wayne Gannon

Country Jam Session Sponsor Cruise Car Sales.

Fri 1 pm

A This popular open afternoon allows musical members to perform for an audi-ence. Come join others who love music.

Convener Mike MacRae & Wayne Ferris

Drumming for the Spirit & Mind

Thurs 9-10 am B Each session is opened by a different volunteer and the group has a loosely structured form of meditation & drumming.

Julie Barker and Diane Greenfield

Gentle Video Exercise Drop In—No Instructor present

Mon, Wed & Fri 11:15 am—Noon

B Independent Exercise to VIDEO Gentle exercise designed to relax muscles & decrease pain. Instruction is delivered by video. Includes warmup, cardio & cool-down.

Joan Goodfellow

Hearing Loss Coffee Hour $2 includes coffee

Wed 1-2:30 1st Wed. of Mth

MS Social/educational time for people with hearing loss. Come learn cop-

ing skills and share your successes & stresses. (Sept is 2nd Wed)

Donna Burrows of Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka

Knit & Chat Fri 10-12 M All knitters are welcome to drop by to share their skills, to learn from others and to chat. It’s a relaxed group that’s very welcoming!!

Ruth Jeannotte & Rosemary Yates

“Let’s Write” If anyone would like to start another group, yeah!

Monday & Thursday

1:30—3:30

C John Philips, retired high school English teacher, will inspire, instruct and interact with people wanting to write for fun or for a purpose on Mondays and Lorelei Smith will convene on Thursday afternoons. If anyone would like to start another group, we would find a time and location for you.

John Philips & Lorelei Smith.

Line dancing Basic & Inter-mediate

Mon & Wed 10-11 M Learn basic steps and beginner dances. Line dancing is great exercise & lots of fun.

Marion Carnduff Mon Lise Pyburn Wed

Line dancing Intermediate Mon & Wed 11-12 M A little more advanced instruction. Still suitable for beginners. We will see whether this class is required in the Fall.

Anne Fraser Mon Lise Pyburn Wed

Line dancing Advanced Mon & Wed 10-Noon

A Line dancing is a great form of exercise for body, mind & spirit. The music is varied and volunteers.

Shirley Tilson, Donna Matz, Sapka Van Alten

Open Mic with ‘Mike’ Tues 1 pm A Musicians (Askennonia members) and audience members are welcome to drop in and take the mic from Mike!

Mike MacRae

Open Studio-portraits, paint or sketch

Mon. 12:30 pm A Members who love art are welcome to drop in to practice, share, help each other and finish some works.

Shirley Murray

Pickleball Tue Thurs 9-12 Fri 9:30—11:30

Gym

$3 drop in. Come play one of the fastest growing sports in N.A. It’s a fun and exciting form of exercise.

Garry Moorehouse

Table tennis Mon & Wed 9am- Gym $3 drop in. Come play table tennis. Rules and paddles provided. Tom Mason

Tai Chi Thurs 10:30 am A Learn gentle movements that improve balance, strength & relaxation. 108 set. Beginner & more advanced groups

Marie Dandy, Jean Richard-son, Marilu Mitchell

Tai Chi practice for those in Thurs class

Tues 9 am B M

EXTRA instruction and practice for anyone taking the THURS-

DAY TAI CHI CLASS. Will help towards learning the tai chi

set and developing proper technique. We also enjoy 15 minutes

of meditation guided by member Margaret Macauly.

Maureen Bissett & Barb McCallion & Margaret Ma-cauly

Walking Club sponsored by Tim Hortons

Thurs 9-10am

M Members lead a one hour walk appropriate for the group. Everyone gets together for a coffee after the walk.

Rosemary Yates, Lise Pyburn

Watch Clinic. Repair & Battery Replacements $5 Includes battery, etc

2nd & 4th Tues 9-Noon Cancelled Jan, Feb , 1/2 Mar

M Askennonia member Dietmar Schafer will hold a Watch Clinic twice per month to repair & clean your watch or replace battery for $5. All profits will be passed on to Askennonia! Thanks Dietmar.

Dietmar Schafer

Woodcarving for Men and Women!!

Wed. 1 pm A Learn to carve on a group project when available or pick your own project. Members assist each other. Ron Hunt shares his expertise. Friendly group of men & women who love to carve and to learn.

Herb Proudley and Ron Hunt. Experienced carvers help beginners.


Programs Requiring Registration (Bold means New Program) Check dates on Calendar

Payment required prior to end of the month before class starts.

Program Day/time Where Freq Price Comments Card Making Workshops Fri 1 pm M Wkly $6/wk paid

monthly Elizabeth Hough shares years of experience and all her equipment. All materials supplied.

Conversational French Basic 2 Conversational French Basic 1 (Beginner)

Mon 10 am Tues 11 Beg

C C

Wkly $2/class pd monthly

Denise Schreck, retired French teacher, teaches Beginner Level 2 and Joan Brunelle teaches Beginner Level 1 . Class sizes are limited to 10 max-registration req.

Conversational Spanish Wed 11-Noon Starts Oct.

C Wkly $2/class pd monthly

Helena de Jong-Crane will spend one hour per week teaching conver-sational Spanish. Past participants welcome. Some basic knowledge required.

Conversational Spanish—Beginner Thur 2:30 MS Wkly $2/class pd monthly

Start at the beginning with this 10 week introductory course by Helena de Jonge-Crane. Repeats welcome.

Choir “Just Attitude” Wed 1 pm M Wkly $15 flat fee paid monthly

Victoria Thompson directs this daytime choir. Sign up and sing up! Choir sings at Festivals, at local establishments & Askennonia events.

Clogging Class

Tues 9:15-10:45 M Wkly $3/wk pd monthly

Julie Horgan teaches clogging. It’s great fun and exercise. Leather soled shoes are fine to start. Progress to clogging shoes once you decide if it’s for you.

Computer Workshops Tablets, Folder & File Mgmt , Word Processing , Internet/email, Camera, Skype, Facebook & more

Wed 1 pm Note new day. See monthly calendar

MS Wkly $10 by cheque or debit per work-shop

Workshops concentrate on a single topic and include practical applica-tion of what you have learned. Register for these workshops. You can bring your own laptop or use one of our machines. Instructor Christine Nugent makes these sessions fun and educational!!

Dance & Tone with Danna Tues 9 am Wed 1:30 pm

CH G

Wkly $4/class pd monthly

Resistance training to music using weighted shakers & bands combats osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, back pain, depression and obesity.

Foot Clinic Friday 9am C 2/mth $30 to RN Julie Loughran RN 705-528-0972 for appointment. Location is in crea-tive room.

Hustle, Muscle & Stretch with Danna Montgomery/Sefi Held

Tues. 10 am Fri. 9:30 am

CH A

Wkly Wkly

$3/class paid monthly

Low impact aerobics, with weight training & stretch to music. Improve flexibility, balance & strength.

VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise

Mon 12:30 pm Thurs 11:15 am

A M

Wkly Wkly

No Charge Call VON 705-737-5044 x232 for Mandatory Registration. This is a VON program that is great for balance, core strengthening, etc

Watercolour and/or Acrylic Lessons

Thur 1:30pm A Wkly $8/week paid monthly

Charmaine Marier, Erin Burton, Hazel Ferry & Betty Baker instruct be-ginner & intermediate classes. Choose your medium and have fun!

Yoga with Danna Montgomery/Sefi Held (Bring your own mat)

Tues. 11:15am Fri 10:45 am

A A

2/wk $3/class paid monthly

Gentle stretching and controlled breathing makes this exercise class relaxing yet stimulating. New folks welcome. Sign up month prior to start.

**NEW BEGINNER UKULELE LESSONS TUES & REGULAR CLASS ON THURS—JOIN THE BAND!** Ukulele Lessons by Steve Paskin & Barb Rowlandson

Tues 1 pm Beg Thur 1 pm Int

M Wkly $6/class paid monthly

New players should attend the Tuesday Beginner Lesson with Barb. Steve will teach our Thursday class who have been playing since Sept 2015. Those registered for Thurs class are invited to attend Tues Begin-ner Session with Barb as a practice for 1 dollar drop. We will provide music and practice materials. Johnstone’s Music downtown Midland provides 10% discount to people registered in our class.

Zumba Gold with Danna Montgomery

Thursday 9 am

M Wkly $3/class paid monthly

Danna, certified Zumba Gold instructor, leads this Latin inspired exer-cise class. Get in shape, have a blast and dance your cares away.

P a g e 8

Thank you Ken King from Midland Harvey’s Swiss Chalet, for your

continued support of Honour Our Veterans Lunch!

Show your Askennonia Membership Card at the Midland Harvey’s

Swiss Chalet to receive a discount on your purchase!

ATTENTION PROGRAM CONVENERS

Please check your program in this newsletter and on calendar to ensure information is correct.

If changes are necessary, please email [email protected] or call Judy a.s.a.p. at 526-7609


Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M

10 Conversa French C

11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A

12:30 VON Exercise A

9 Computer Club MS

9 Dance & Tone - Danna CH

9 Tai Chi Practice B

9:30-11:30 Pickleball G

9:15 –10:45 Clogging M

10 Hustle,Muscle&Stretch CH

10 Carpet Bowling A

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M

11 Conversational Spanish MS

11:15 Gentle Video Exercise B

1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir MPR until Feb 3

1 Woodcarving A

9 Mindfulness Drumming B

9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold A


10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M

1

9:30 Hustle, Muscle CH

9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A

11:15 Gentle Video Ex-

4

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M


11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M

1:30 Let’s Write C 1:45 Circle of Friends A

5 9 Computer Club MS

9 Dance & Tone Danna CH





10 Carpet Bowling A

11 Conversational French 1 C

no FRENCH TUES IN JAN 11:15 Yoga CH

1 Open Mike A

1 Beg Ukulele M

6

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M



1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M Choir returns Feb 3

1 Woodcarving A

1:30 Dance &Tone Danna G

7 9 Computer Workshops

return in March


9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold A


10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M

1 Ukulele Band Lessons M

1:30 Watercolour & Acrylic A

1:30 Let’s Write Group 2 C

2:30 Beg Spanish MS

8


9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A


ercise B

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

1-2:30 MSS STUDENT

INTERVIEWS—Sign

up to volunteer!

11

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M


11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M



9 Dance & Tone with DannaCH

9 Tai Chi Practice B 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M




10 Carpet Bowling A


11:15 Yoga CH

1 Beg Ukulele C

1 Open Mike A

1:30 Coffee House C

13

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M



1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A

1:30 Dance&Tone -Danna G

14


9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold A

9:30 Beading C


10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M




2:30 Beg Spanish MS this

week only

15


9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A


ercise B

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

18 9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M


11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M



9 Dance & Tone CH A




10 Board Meeting C


10 Carpet Bowling A


11:15 Yoga CH

1 Open Mike A

1 Beg Ukulele M

20

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M



1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A


21


9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold A

9:30 Pickleball G

10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M


1 CELL PHONE @ MSS



2:30 Beg Spanish MS

22


9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A


ercise B

1-4 Arthritis of the

Hand MS

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

25 OPEN HOUSE

WEEK

able Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M


11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M


26 9 Computer Club MS 9-12 Watch Clinic/Repair M

9 Dance & Tone with DannaCH





10 Carpet Bowling A


11:15 Yoga CH

1 Open Mike A

1 Beg Ukulele M

1:30 Coffee House C

27

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M



1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A


28 9 Computer Workshops MS


9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold M

9 Pickleball G

9:30 Beading C

10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M

1 Bid Euchre Extra M




2:30 Beg Spanish MS

29


9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A


erciseM

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

Jan 2016

Legend for Program Locations A=Askennonia Auditorium B=Boys & Girls Club BR=Board Room Upstairs BT=Bill Thompson C=Creative Room CH=Community Hall G=Gym

M=Multipurpose Room MS=Margaret Scott Room U=Upper Lobby

Bold means new program or meeting.

Italics = Open to Community & no membership required.

Programs with strikethrough are on hiatus for this month or cancelled that day.

Mon Jan 25 7 pm

Your Board of Directors requests your support at a

deputation to Midland Council.


P a g e 1 0

Feb 2016

Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 1 OPEN HOUSE

WEEK

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M


11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M



9 Dance & Tone-Danna CH





10 Carpet Bowling A


11:15 Yoga CH

1 Open Mike A

1 Beg Ukulele M 1:30 DEMENTIA OVERVIEWMS

3

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational Spanish C

11:15 Gentle ExerciseM

1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A

1:30 Dance&Tone G

4 9 Computer Workshops

return in March


9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold A


10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M




2:30 Beg Spanish MS

5

9:30 Hustle, Muscle A

9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton (1st)G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A

11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

WINTERFEST OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M


11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M


9 9 Computer Club MS 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M



930 Pickleball G



10 Carpet Bowling A


11:15 Yoga CH

1 Open Mike A

1 Beg Ukulele M

1:30 Coffee House C

10

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational Spanish MS

11:15 Gentle Video Exer-

cise B

1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A

1:30 Dance&Tone G

11 9 Mindfulness Drumming B

9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold A


9:30 Beading C

10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M




2:30 Beg Spanish MS

12


9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A

11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

15

FAMILY

DAY







10 Carpet Bowling A

10 Board Meeting C


11:15 Yoga CH

1 Open Mike A

1 Beg Ukulele M

17

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M 11 Conversational SpanishMS

11:15 Gentle Vid Exer B

1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A

1:30 Dance&Tone G

18

9 Mindfulness Drumming B 9 Walking Club

9:30-11:30 Pickleball G 9 Zumba Gold A

10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M 1 Ukulele Band Lessons M 1 CELL PHONE MSS—YOU MUST

REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM



2:30 Beg Spanish MS Class 1

19


10 Knit & Chat M

10:45 Yoga A

9:30 Pickleball/ Bad-

minton G

11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

22

9 Table Tennis G

10 Linedance A & M


11:15 Gentle Vid Ex B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M

1:30 Let’s Write C

1:45 Circle of Friends A

23 9 Computer Club MS 9-12 Watch Cleaning/Repair M






10 Carpet Bowling A

11 Conversational French 1 M

11:15 Yoga CH

1 Open Mike A

1 Beg Ukulele M

1:30 Coffee House C

24

9 Table Tennis G


11:15 Gentle Video ExerciseB

1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A

1:30 Dance&Tone G

25


9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold A


9:30 Beading C

10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M




2:30 Beg Spanish MS

26


9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A

11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

29

9 Table Tennis G

10 Line dance A & M

10 Conversa French C 11:15 Gentle Exercise B

12:30 Open Studio A


1 Contract Bridge M


MAR 1

9 Computer Club MS


9 Pickleball G



10 Carpet Bowling A


11:15 Yoga A1 Beg Ukulele

MS

2

9 Table Tennis G


11:15 Gentle Video Exer-

cise B

1 Bid Euchre A

1 Choir M

1 Woodcarving A

3

9 Mindfulness Drumming A

9 Walking Club

9 Zumba Gold M

9 Pickleball G

9:30 Beading C

10:30 Tai Chi Set A

11 VON Exercise M



4


9:30 Pickleball/

Badminton G

10 Knit & Chat M

10.45 Yoga A

11:15 Gentle Video

Exercise B

1 Card Making M

1 Country Jam A

Legend for Program Locations A=Askennonia Auditorium B=Boys & Girls Club BR=Board Room Upstairs

BT=Bill Thompson C=Creative Room CH=Community Hall G=Gym

M=Multipurpose Room

MS=Margaret Scott Room U=Upper Lobby

Bold means new program or meeting.

Italics = Open to Community & no membership required.

Programs with strikethrough are on hiatus for this month or cancelled that day.

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