March

Newsletter

2020

Highlights:

Drop In

Programs

2

Seniors

Maintenance

4

Thank You

Volunteers

5

Congratulations

Karin Richter!!! 6

Saint Patrick's

Day Dinner 7

Seniors, What

Comes Next Info

Session

8

Karin Richter

Workshop

10

To provide a place where seniors 50+ can come together in social, physical and intellectual pursuits in a caring, sharing

and friendly environment.

3512 - 5 Ave NW

Calgary AB

T2N 0V7

403-283-0620

(phone)

403-283-0602

(fax)

www.pdnf.org

info@pdnf.org

~~~

Michael Stellmach

(Executive

Director)

Mstellmach@pd

nf.org

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

(closed Saturday

Sunday and

statutory holidays)

A big ‘Thank You’ to Marion Lorencz and Mariellen Henrickson for their

diligent work and time they put in to maintain the library.

Spring/Summer

Class Schedules 11

Monthly Lunch-

eon 12

Drop-In Programs and Services

Bridge Tuesdays @ 12:30pm

Saturday @ 1:00pm

Euchre Mondays @ 1:30pm

Move N’ Mingle Mondays & Wednesdays

(Service provided by AHS) 1:30pm-2:30pm

Board Games Wednesdays @ 1:30pm

Mah Jong Thursdays @ 12:30pm

Floor Curling Thursdays @ 1:30pm

Birthday Party Cancelled due to St. Patrick’s event

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Floor Curling

Thursdays @ 1:30pm

Played with the same rules as ice curling, floor curling uses wooden rocks with

metal handles (2 lbs.) and shuffleboard wax on a hard floor.

Don’t be intimidated, this low impact activity can be done from standing or sitting

and there are throwing aids so you don’t even have to bend! Unlike ice curling

there is no sweeping!

The floor is laid out like a regular curling rink.

No in-turn, no out-turn!

Put your fun and competitive hat on and throw some rocks, have some coffee

and enjoy a nice time with friends.

Board Games

Every Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m.

Cost : $2.00/Members

Come join our regular group of gamers for some friendly competition

and some fun!!

Book Club

Every 3rd Thursday

of the month at 9:30am

Book Club

Every 3rd Thursday

of the month at 9:30am

City of Calgary - Seniors Services Home Maintenance

Program

Seniors Services Home Maintenance helps low income sen-

iors to live safely and securely in their own homes. This program provides seniors

with basic yard care, snow removal and house cleaning. This program is funded by

the City of Calgary.

Eligibility: seniors (65+) who are eligible for Alberta Seniors Benefit, Special Needs

Assistance and:

Are unable to do basic house or yard work

Do not own other property

Have no person living in the home who could perform basic housecleaning,

yard work or snow shovelling

Are without family, community or other home maintenance service supports

Have applied to Fair Entry to qualify for this and several other City subsidized

programs and services.

Find out if you qualify and apply online at Fair Entry

Older adults who meet the eligibility criteria are placed on a wait list for service. An

assessment of need determines priority for service as high, moderate or low. In

most cases, those with high and moderate needs will be served first, and those with

low needs referred to other support services where available. To meet operational

needs, service may be provided based on proximity to current clients or geographic

zone availability, regardless of priority rating.

To access home maintenance services, call 311 or apply for Seniors Services Home

Maintenance online through the City of Calgary’s Fair Entry program

Thank You Memory Lane Fashion Show Volunteers

On Feb. 13 thirty-five people attended our Memory Lane Fashion Show and

Tea. We were delighted by the authentic costumes, music and songs from

past and the commentary enhancing our understanding of the world of fash-

ion in the last hundred years. We could not have done it without the help of

the following volunteers who helped out making sandwiches, baking sweets,

setting tables, serving and cleaning up. If you see these people in the hall,

don’t forget to give them a pat on the back.

Thank you - Arlene Tarnowski, Joan Traviss , Joyce Oldale, Agnes Lang,

Donna Watt, Marion Rodzinyak, Helene Gregoire, Marjorie Olafson, Carol

Lacey, Pam Deliyannides and all of the guests who helped clean up after the

show.

Thanks also to Marion and Alan Hinch for the use of their beautiful cups and

saucers, and Joan Traviss for the fashionable bracelet door prizes.

Thanks to all the people who attended to support this venture.

Check out the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Social Event on March 14th.

Hope to see you all there!

Dorothy Hlady

Yoga with Vanitha Naik

Tuesdays at 9:30am to 10:30am

Thursday at 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Nifty 50s is thrilled to share that Karin Richter, a long time

instructor with us, has been awarded the designation of EMINENT PASTELIST, by the Pastel Artists in Canada Society. It is their

highest honour and Karin is 1 of only 4 in the country to have ever

received this honour. Congratulations Karin!

Pastel Artists Canada, a national pastel society, has awarded Karin their highest honour, a designation of EMINENT PASTELIST, one of

only 4 in Canada, awarded to those pastel artists who have been

accepted into more than 15 national shows and won a number of

awards.

Karin also has a pastel workshop in March. See page 10 for details.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Entertainment

Parkdale Nifty Fifties Senior’s Club

3512 – 5 Ave. NW

Saturday, March 14

Cocktails – 5 pm

Dinner – 6 pm

Entertainment – Neil and Nancy Stubbs - 7:15 pm

https://neilstubbsmusic.com/

Tickets - $20 per person

Tickets must be purchased from the office by Tuesday, March 10

Call: 403–283-0620

Menu

Baked Ham and Potatoes

Vegetable Medley

Cole Slaw

Irish Soda Bread

Bread Pudding with Carmel Sauce and Ice Cream

Tea and Coffee

Seniors, what comes next?

Stay, Organize, Downsize

or Move

Deciding to age in place or downsize is a big decision. Learn how to fully evaluate your physical environ-ment and its surroundings to determine if it is conducive to challenges associated with aging. Explore long-term solutions including financial assistance to make the changes you need in your existing home. If you are

downsizing, will you preserve family heirlooms or gift them to others? What stays what doesn’t? What are the implications of moving for yourself and your relationships? Join us as we learn to make informed deci-

sions and leave the workshop with a list of what you need to consider for your future.

Make the decision while you can, prior to being forced to make one in haste or someone else making that decision for you. In partnership with Mango Tango Interiors.

You can register for programs online Online registration or by calling 403.260.2620, or in person at your community library. You’ll need a valid Library card number and PIN for each person attending the pro-

gram. Library cards are free; register online or at your community library.

www.mangotangointeriors.com - 403.400.5715

Signal Hill Library 5994 Signal Hill Centre SW - Friday, Feb 14 - 2-330pm

Central Library

800 3 Street SE Classroom: level 0 – 0-04 BMO Community Room

Monday, March 23 - 2:00-3:30

Crowfoot Library 8665 Nose Hill Dr NW - Friday, Apr 3 - 2:00-3:30

Fish Creek Library 11161 Bonaventure Dr SE - Saturday, April 4 - 1:30-3:00

Nose Hill Library 1530 Northmount Dr NW - Wednesday, May 13 - 2:00-3:30

Tasleem Jessani

Principle Designer

www.mangotangointeriors.com

Alberta Health is changing the eligibility criteria for the Coverage for Seniors program. Effective March 1, 2020, family members younger than 65 years of age—including spouses and dependants—will no longer be covered by Coverage for Seniors. Albertans 65 years of age and older will continue to be covered by the program.

Affected households received letters in January and February 2020 notifying them of the change and availa-ble coverage options. Below are some frequently asked questions that might be helpful if you are assisting seniors affected by this change.

When will the Coverage for Seniors change come into effect?

The change in coverage for seniors’ family members under 65 will take effect on March 1, 2020. This means a non-senior spouse/partner and dependants will continue to have coverage until February 29, 2020.

I am a senior and my spouse/partner is also a senior. Does the change mean only one of us can be cov-ered under the Coverage for Seniors plan?

If a senior and spouse/partner are both 65 or older, they are both eligible for the Coverage for Seniors plan.

Please note, however, that a spouse/partner may have been enrolled in Coverage for Seniors, prior to turning 65, as part of a senior household. As eligibility for Coverage for Seniors will be based on age effective March 1, 2020, both seniors must have provided proof of age to maintain their coverage after February 29, 2020.

Seniors who have not yet provided proof of age will need to respond to the letter they received asking them to provide their documents as soon as possible. Visit https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-health-benefits.aspx for more information on how to provide proof of age.

What options are there for family members under 65 who will lose their coverage under the Coverage for Seniors plan on March 1, 2020?

These family members may want to consider options such as an employer-sponsored plan or other pri-vate coverage. Alternatively, the Government of Alberta has drug and health benefit programs availa-ble to ensure that all Albertans have access to economical health benefits. For more information about these benefits, please visit the Alberta Health website at https://www.alberta.ca/drug-coverage-health-benefits.aspx.

One of the government-sponsored options is the Non-Group Coverage program, administered by Alber-ta Blue Cross. The Non-Group Coverage program has the identical drug formulary as the Coverage for Seniors plan, and does not preclude patients with pre-existing conditions. Any Albertan who is no longer covered as a result of changes to the Coverage for Seniors Plan will be eligible for coverage under the Non-Group Program. The Non-Group Coverage program requires its members to pay monthly premi-ums and copayments on prescriptions.

Where can I get more information?

• General inquiries about this change - contact the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) Office, by phoning 780-427-1432 (toll free in Alberta by first dialing 310-0000)

• Questions regarding other coverage options – contact Alberta Blue Cross at 1-800-661-6995 (toll free).

Seniors and Housing

Seniors Services Division

One-day Soft Pastel Workshop

With Karin Richter

Friday, March 20, 2020

“Pastel – The Luscious Medium”

9:30am to 3:30pm

Members: $85

Non-members: $100

Come and enjoy a day of immersing yourself in the luscious medium of soft pastels. The workshop is designed for artists of all levels who are either new to pastels or want to improve their existing pastel paintings. Different tech-

niques will be covered and different supports introduced. Try a variety of pa-pers and boards for either a rough or soft look. Through demonstrations, per-sonal attention and critiques, Karin will focus on the elements needed to cre-ate a successful painting like strong composition and design, exciting colour

and tonal values.

www.karinrichter.com

Foot Clinic

Offered by Nida’s Foot Care: Mar 24, Apr 21, May 19

9:00 AM—3:30PM

Please book your appointment with Nida 403 921-9077

Cost: $25.00 per visit

It is not necessary to be a member of Parkdale Nifty Fifties or to be a Senior to

access this. Please bring your own towel

Donate Now!

Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association Donation Form

Please Print:

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Full Adress:___________________________________________________________

Donation Amount:______________________________________________________________

A charitable receipt will be issued for all donations over $10.00. Please make cheques payable to

Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association. Mailing Address 3512—5 Avenue NW Calgary Alberta

T2N 0V7. If you wish to come into the office, you can use your credit card to make a donation.

You can also donate online by visiting our website and clicking on the Donate Now button. This will

take you to the Canada Helps website where you can use your credit card or Interact. You will re-

ceive a tax receipt by email from Canada Helps.

Tech Consultation

If you are having trouble with your tablet, phone or computer. We can help.

Bring your device and questions to Michael and he can help. Small prob-

lems are free, $15/30minutes.

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Spring/Summer 2020 registered classes

Pre Registration for those already in the class that have first oppor-tunity Mar 9 . Open registration will begin March 23.

Monday

Painting Studio Cheryl Peddie 9:30-12:30

April 6 –June 9 9 weeks $165

No class May 18

Tuesdays

Yoga Vanitha Naik 9:30am-10:30am

April 7- June 23 12 weeks $120

Wednesday

Studio Art Sherry Telle 9:00-12:00

Apr 8- June 24 12 weeks $220 July 8- Aug 13 6 weeks $110

Thursdays

Painting/Studio Art Margaret Holland 9:00am-12:00pm

April 30 - June 25 9 weeks $165

July 2- Aug 13 7 weeks $125

Painting/ Studio Art Katy Morris 9:30am-12:00pm

TBD Yoga Vanitha Naik 1:00pm-2:00pm

April 9- June 25 12 weeks $120

Fridays

Painting/Studio Art Margaret Holland 9:00am-12:00pm

April 24 - June 26 10 weeks $180 July 3- Aug 14 7 weeks $125

Join us for the monthly Luncheon on

March 27th

12:00 pm

Creamy Tus-

can Chicken

with pasta

We’ll be serving...

Apple Caramel Crepes