LVSA NEWS Mollie Nye House

940 Lynn Valley Road

North Vancouver, BC

V7J 1Z7

604-987-5820

Email: info@lvsa.ca

Website: www.lvsa.ca

September – October 2017 Issue

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

Inside this issue

Page 2 - Message from the Board

Page 3 – September and October

Events

Page 4 - “Getting to Know You”

Page 5 – Bus Trips

Page 6 – Photos from the Heritage

Community Fair

Page 8 - “In The House”

Page 10 – LVSS Mollie Nye Registered Programs

Page 12 - Weekly Drop-in activities

Mollie Nye House

closed on

Monday, September 4

for Labour Day

and October 9

for Thanksving Day

HEARTY LUNCHES The ever-popular LVSA Hearty Lunches will return this fall with the first slated for Friday, September 8 at a cost of $10 for all. As usual, doors open at 12 noon with food served at 12:30. The menu this month will be Ham and Cheese Quiche, Salad, Buns, and Dessert. Since Mollie Nye House is closed for Labour Day, please note our deadline for sign-up is Tuesday, September 5. Following the luncheon, there will be a speaker, Christine Miller, from the North Shore Black Bear Society, with a presentation about bear safety. October’s meal will be held on October 13. (Please sign up by Tuesday, October 10.) The menu at this October meal will be Thanksgiving Ham, Potatoes, Vegetables, and Dessert. We are pleased to announce that Henry Ewart will be giving a presentation called: “ When We Rode The Streetcar In North Vancouver.”

In Memoriam: We acknowledge the passing of one of our LVSA members:

Florence Eddy

Please join us for a . . . TRIVIA NIGHT DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2017 TIME: Doors Open at 5:15 pm Pizza at 6:00 pm Trivia at 7:00 pm PLACE: Mollie Nye Activity Room COST: LVSA Members - $15 Non-Members - $18 (Admission includes: Snack, Pizza, Tea/Coffee, Trivia and Door Prizes)

CASH BAR TICKETS: BEER/WINE $4 COLD DRINKS $1 SIGN UP SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE AT MOLLIE NYE HOUSE RECEPTION DESK.

Getting to Know You . . . Doreen Slattery by Janet Dysart Campbell River was Doreen’s birthplace, but home in the early

days was logging camps. Her mum was a stenographer for HR McMillan, and her father ran a logging company. Life in the logging camps was hard for her mother and schooling was with only one teacher for all the camp children. One of three children, Doreen moved with her family (minus her dad who stayed in the camps) to a house in Dunbar. School was much better for them as

Doreen started elementary school in Queen Elizabeth School and then moved to Lord Byng for High School.

After school, Doreen attended business school near Granville Street followed by various secretarial jobs in Vancouver. She married Pat Slattery, a former sports columnist and men's fashion columnist for The Vancouver Sun, as well as a North Vancouver District Alderman for nine years. In 1954, they moved to North Vancouver when the British Empire Games were on, which was a reporting job for Pat. All three of their children attended local schools, while Doreen was quite involved in volunteering at the school and other community tasks.

Retirement meant seeking the sun--Hawaii was their favourite holiday spot. Doreen continued going there after Pat passed away. Sometime later she met Jan Lockmuller, a long-time member of Mollie Nye House (LVSS, LVSA) who suggested her joining for crafts and bus trips.

Following an injury last year, Doreen is looking forward to resuming her favourite sport-- Pitch and Putt at Murdo Frazier Golf! She is also looking forward to continuing iPad lessons with Mary Robinson at Mollie Nye House.

LVSA BUS TRIPS SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2017

Please note that the details for the following bus trips can be obtained on-line, picked up at Mollie Nye House, or you can phone 604-987-5820. Each bus trip has a deadline for registering. If there aren’t enough registered by that date, the trip could be cancelled. Sales of these trips begin at 10:00am Thursday, August 31. PLEASE NOTE: Please limit your use of scented products like hairsprays and perfumes when going on bus trips. Some people can be very sensitive to these scents, especially in enclosed spaces. We very much appreciate your consideration. Brunch at Newlands Golf Club and Wine Tasting Sunday, Sept.10 Cost: Members $47; Non-members $57 Register by Aug.28 Vancouver Art Gallery – Monet Exhibit Monday, Sept.18 Cost: Members $38; Non-members $48 Register by Sept.4 Shangri-la and Westcoast Express with Enjoy Tours Wednesday, Sept.20 Cost: Members $129; Non-members $139 Register by Sept.6 River Rock Casino Friday, Sept.9 Cost: Members $15; Non-members $25 Register by Sept.22 Cranberry Festival Saturday, Oct.7 Cost: Members $16; Non-members $26 Register by Sept.27 Bistro 101 & Granville Island Friday, Oct.20 Cost: Members $43; Non-members $53 Register by Oct.6 Courthouse Tour Thursday, Oct.26 Cost: Members $18; Non-members $28 Register by Oct.16 Elements Casino Monday, Oct.30 Cost: Members $16; Non-members $26 Register by Oct.18 Tsawwassen Mills Mall Monday, Nov.6 CostL: Members $15; Non-members $25 Register by Oct.27 SAS Shoes Thursday, Nov.9 Cost: Members $14; Non-members $24 Register by Oct.30 Westcoast Christmas Show Sunday, Nov.19 Cost: Members $22; Non-members $32 Register by Nov.6 Potters Christmas Store Monday, Nov.27 Cost: members $16; Non-members $26 Register by Nov.15

“In The House” Every year, Dorothy Zowty and Jeanette Franklin

deliver all the donations made by the Monday and Friday Craft groups. They travel to Vancouver Island to pass these on to ICROSS CANADA whose programs distribute comfort dolls and other items to distressed parts of the world. This year they delivered 781 dolls, 427 knitted

hats, 20 blankets, 20 sundresses. Since first making these donations, their numbers have now grown to: 9861 dolls, 4379 hats, 62 blankets, 45 sundresses!!!

A Visit to the Lupin Fields . . . by Lorraine Campbell

A Visit to the Lupin Fields . . . by Lorraine Campbell On June 7th, the Wednesday Walking Group led by Del Dimock visited the lupin fields

located near the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant in Lynn Canyon. The lupins were at their best putting on a magnificent display of purple, rose, pink and blue. Over the years, they have reseeded themselves to cover about an acre near the Plant. Lupin commonly known as “Lupinus” is a flowering perennial plant of the legume family. There are over 200 species in North and South America. Lupinus Polyphyllus, the purple variety are normally seen in the wild. Many colourful lupin garden varieties have been cultivated over the years and sold in local garden shops. (Photos by Del Dimock)

"Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Cooney is a lovely children's book telling the story of her great Aunt Alice who became known as the Lupin Lady. Working in a library, Aunt Alice eventually traveled the world. When she retired near the seaside. she decided to walk around the country sprinkling lupin seeds. She succeeded in making the world a more beautiful place, a promise made to her grandfather as a young child. At the time, she had no idea how she would accomplish this. So, we "thank you" Miss Rumphius as we now have our own little bit of lupin heaven in Lynn Canyon."

Friends of Hunter Park – Community Invasive plants pull & planting in Hunter Park, Lynn Valley. 10-12 Saturday morning September 16th. Let’s keep our local park beautiful. Bring your family! Meet at Tennyson Rd entrance just inside the park. Wear suitable clothing and bring garden gloves, other tools supplied. Bring your own water, some refreshments supplied. Rain or shine. Supported by NS Streamkeepers, LV Community Association, LV Seniors Association and DNV Parks Dept.

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LVSS at Mollie Nye House Registered Programs

To register through NV Rec. phone 604-987-7529 with Barcode# Tai Chi and Qi Gong Wellness (Adults/Seniors) Blanche Boyce BA, MMQ (Master of Medical Qi Gong), has been practicing Tai Chi for over 15 years. Originally practiced as a Martial Art, today millions of people practice the slow, graceful movements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong known to increase flexibility, strength, mindfulness, and overall health. It works on the body, mind, and spirit. Both Beginner and Intermediate levels are welcome. Drop-in fee of $10 per class as space permits. Classes are held in Mollie Nye House Activity Room. Beginners: Mon. and Wed. Sept.11-Oct.11 10:00 – 11:00am $81 Barcode #381538 Oct.16-Nov.15 10:00 – 11:00am $90 Barcode #381539 Intermediate: Mon.and Wed. Sept.11-Oct.11 10:30 – 11:30am $81 Barcode #381546 Oct.16-Nov.15 10:30 – 11:30am $90 Barcode #382545

Better Balance with Surefeet (Balance and Fall Prevention)

If you have had a fall or you are nervous about falling, then this class is for you. Rebuild balance and strength, fine tune flexibility, lower your risk of falling, and regain independence. Recommended by doctors and physiotherapists, this balance and mobility program emphasizes fall and injury prevention for seniors that are at moderate to high risk for falls. Unlike any other health or wellness program currently offered. . Program runs two days per week. An assessment is required for new participants. Tues. and Thurs. Sept.12-Oct.26 4:00 – 5:00 pm $154 Barcode #381521 Tues. and Thurs. Oct.31-Dec.14 4:00 – 5:00 pm $154 Barcode #381524

A Parkinson’s Exercise Program PWR!4LIFE with SUREFEET Designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease

PWR4!Life is about more than exercise; it is also about teaching you what you can do to

reach your full potential and get the most out of life. These classes offered at Mollie Nye House are taught by Susan Bock Smith and Judy Bjornson. The exercise principles include high intensity movements, task repetition, cognitive strategies, and making use of internal and external cues. Other principles of the program include cognitive dual-task training and mixed cognitive and motor dual-task training. Structured exercise groups include social interaction which is known to improve depression and apathy. All levels are welcome.

PWR!4Life is offered two days a week on Monday and Wednesday from 4 – 5 pm. No drop-ins. Sept.11-Oct.25 $156 Barcode #381527 Oct.30-Dec.13 $168 Barcode #381528

An assessment is required for new participants. Cost $11. Please call Mollie Nye House at 604-987-5820 during regular office hours to set up an

appointment. Ask for Sophia or Celeste.

TTS (Tech Training for Seniors 55+

Sign up today for September and October sessions. To book an appointment , call Mollie Nye House. Please ask for Celeste or Sophia at (604) 987-5820.

Have fun learning in a stress-free environment. One-hour tutoring on Windows 10, Smartphone, iPad, Tablets, plus other technology. Sessions are taught by local high school students and peers. Bring your own technology or use ours. We have a PC and iPads available for your use. Beginners to experts welcome! Sessions are offered Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 pm or Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am. A $2 fee applies.

Drop-in Activities for Seniors at Mollie Nye House Drop-in cost for LVSA members $2, non-members $4

For more information, visit www.lvsa.ca or call 604-987-5820.

Time

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:30 Friendly Friday (Social) Bring your

small crafts

10:00 Walking Group Singing (Fun)

Walking Club

10:30

Line Dancing

12:00

pm

Munch & Mingle VCH

Soup or Sandwich $2.50. Both

$5. 604-904-6483

Sewing & Quilting

Hearty Lunch (2nd Friday of

the month)

1:00

Arts & Crafts Mahjong

Bridge & Table Games

Book Club (1st Wed)

1:30

Music Group (Acoustic Jam)

Harmonica Players Group

Stamp Club (2nd & 4th Wed) Music Group

2:30

Darts or Table Tennis