Celebrate Seniors Month in Style at the Friendship Centre

Centre Information 1-4

Travel Club 5

Community Events 6

Senior Games 7

What you should know 8

Talent Show Poster 9

Programming 10-17

Mobility 28

Volunteering 18-19

Wellness 20-22

Home Support 23-26

Recreation 27

J U N E - A U G U S T 2 0 0 9

Aquatics 29-32

Calendars 33-35

HOURS OF OPERATION

8am-4:30pm Monday to Friday

The Friendship Centre is a community centre for adults 50 years and older, which offers social, recreational, educational and volunteer opportunities. On any given month the Friendship Centre’s calendar is full with many excitingactivities, classes and trips that are open to everyone to attend. June 2009

marks the 25th anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This year’s theme is “creating age-friendly communities”. The theme celebrates Ontario’s seniors and recognizes the tremendous contributions they make to our community.

Our state of the art kitchen serves fantastic meals on a weekly basis, including lunches, brunches, breakfasts and dinners. This is the perfect place to come

and get caught up with friends over a meal or to meet and greet other people in your community. Home Support Services also offers many fitness and recrea-

tion opportunities.

There truly is something for everyone at the Friendship Centre. The friendly staff are always available to show you around and answer any questions you

may have. Come out on June 19th at noon to our nearby Kinsmen Pavilion; the Friendship Centre is having a BBQ in honor of Seniors’ Month! This will be a

chance for people to showcase their talents. Application forms to perform in the show are available at the Centre. The Friendship Centre is also hosting many

Senior Games in the month of June so be sure to come out and show yoursupport! This is an excellent opportunity for everyone in the community to come check the Centre out and celebrate Seniors’ Month in style. A good time will be

had by all!

CONTACT INFORMATION

317 JAMES ST. S. P.O. BOX # 782 ST. MARYS, ON

N4X 1B5

PHONE: 519-284-3272 FAX: 519-284-0261

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Board Members

Welcome Summer Staff

Pyramid Centre Staff Stephanie Ische................. Recreation Manager

Kim Leis............................. Home Support Manager

Allyson Dunseith................ Program Coordinator

Kelly Flanagan………….Wellness Coordinator

Jenny Mikita….…………Volunteer Coordinator

Shannon O’Shea Ross/Judy Greig…….Recreation Programmer

Darren McPhail.................. Kitchen Coordinator

Jane Easun……………...Booking Coordinator

Jenna Pfau……………...Events Coordinator

Andrea Slade…………..Aquatics Supervisor

Kerri McIntosh………….Mobility Service Coordinator

Patti Meidinger………...Administrative Assistant

Ray Cousineau………..Supervisor of Recreational Operations

Friendship Centre Home Support Members Advisory Travel Club

Board Services Council

Norma Holroyd Sue Hirasawa Lita Miandro Isa Rabbets

Isa Rabbets Brenda Mitchell Lorraine Winstone Bev Rabbets

Anne Ward Allan Slater Ella Switzer Jennie Robinson

Lorraine Winstone Barb Favacho Bev Rabbets Marilyn Hance

Edna Hill Shirley Caverley Nancy Pratt Janet Thompson

Owen O’Brien Barb Taylor Hugh Jeffrey Donna Simmons

Gary Boyce Edna Hill

Bill Osborne

Friendship Centre

Mandate:

“To provide a wide

variety of social,

recreational, educational

and volunteer services to

older adults of St. Marys

& area age fifty plus.

The Friendship Centre

embraces a holistic

approach in serving the

needs of older adults and

disabled people, working

closely with Home

Support Services,

Recreation and other

related agencies.”

Welcome to Braden LeSouder, he began May 25th and is here until the end of August.

If you see a new face at the front desk soon please be sure to introduce yourself.

Emma Blackler has returned as Kids Klub Supervisor. Emma and her staff will be in the Pyramid Recreation Centre for the upcoming

summer months.

Welcome Patti P A G E 3

We have had a new face at our front desk reception area for the past four months,

her name is Patti Meidinger. Her role is Administrative Assistant. She brings ten

years of municipal experience with her. Her duties and responsibilities include:

customer service, financial support, frozen meal inventory, CIMS (entering Home

Support statistics), creation of policies and procedures, OHRS (provincial program

to provide data and statistics for funding), as well as policies and procedures.

Patti enjoys working with the public and the great employees at the Centre. Patti looks forward to a long

career with the Town of St. Marys and creating lasting friendships with the members of the Friendship

Centre and Home Support Community.

Farewell Tanya We would like to say farewell to our co-op student Tanya Costello. Her Placement was for the month of May. Tanya is planning on graduating from Recreation and Leisure at Niagara College this summer. We wish her the best of luck in future endeavors, and we thank her for her time here at the Centre.

Everyone here at the Friendship Centre would like toextend a huge THANK YOU to all of the ladies who came in and volunteered their time for quilting over the past year.

The Friendship Centre quilters are as follows: (Front left to right) Reta Hughes, Ella Switzer, Sophie Bradley, Libby

Wright, Eileen Crawford (Back left to right) Blanche Overholt, Betty Knight, Mavis Knapman, Jean Copeland, Annie Weersink. Absent: Doris Nairn, Shirley Mallalieu

In 2008, the quilters donated 1,366.5 volunteer hours, quilting 13 quilts in total

If you would like a quilt quilted please call 519-284-3272. They do not bind the quilts.

Thank you Quilters!

Annual Friendship Centre Quilt Draw

Friendship Centre’s Quilt Draw is Saturday, November 7th 2009 at 1pm at the Centre. The tickets are $1.00 each, and proceeds help support Friendship Centre programs.

1st PRIZE: Queen Size Hand– Stitched Quilt

2nd PRIZE: Hand– Stitched Baby Quilt

Tickets can be purchased at the Front Desk or from any quilter

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UPCOMING SUMMER

EUCHREAMA DATES

June 30th

July 28th

August 25th

Time: 10am-3pm

Admission: $6.00

(includes lunch)

Stonetown Entertainers & Bell Ringers

Centre Updates ! Centre closure dates: July 1st and Aug 3rd.

! Friday Tuck Shop will continue until June 26th. There will not be any Tuck Shop lunches for July and August. They will resume September 11th, 2009.

! The Friendship Centre has a weekly 50/50 draw every Friday at 4pm. Purchase your tickets for $2 each or 3 for $5.

! We would like to welcome all new members who have recently joined the Friendship Centre:

Karen Shackleton Marg Levy Michael Vonlepel Darcy Wheal Rick Wheal

The Stonetown Entertainers and Friendship Bell Ringers have concluded

another successful season. Our sincere appreciation goes to all who supported

our recent concerts. A warm note of thanks to all members for so much diligent

work during the past year. The choir will resume on Friday September 11 at

9:30am at the Centre. Wishing all a safe and happy summer!

The Friendship Bell Ringers welcomed a new director, Kim Taylor at the

beginning of the year. Kim has a vast experience ringing bells, both with the Bells

of St. Marys and recently with Bells Ablaze from Ingersoll. She has also taught

children with her young children choir, Twinkletones, and her preteen choir,

Belltones. She is now working on the other end of ages.

The Friendship Bell Ringers are practicing hard for the Spring Festival,

“Cinemagic.” Some of our music is being challenged to be movie music, but we

are sure we can put a movie spin on it.

We are actively looking for new additions to our bell choir. No experience

is needed. Kim is ready, willing and able to teach anyone to play bells. Two or

more bell ringers are needed, however, the more the merrier. Practice is

Wednesday mornings from 9:30 until

11:00 am, weather permitting. So come

out and try something new. First practice

will be Wednesday, September 9, 2009.

-Submitted by Brian Emery & Kim Taylor

Fallsview Casino P A G E 5

Join us for some gaming in beautiful Niagara Falls. The

casino has lots to offer with more then 3,000 slot machines, 150 gaming tables, five star hotel,

fine-dinningrestaurants, and much more!

Cost: $10.00-members,

$30.00-non members

Price includes: Luxury motor coach transportation, 5 hourcasino stay and buffet lunch

Departure: 9:30am

Approx. return: 7:45pm

Deadline to pay and sign up is:

(May 29th, 2009)

Mohawk Raceway andFlamboro Downs

Wednesday, Oct 21,2009

Join us for some great entertainment at Mohawk Raceway and Flamboro Downs. Enjoy live

racing, dining, and slots!

Cost: $15.00– member

$35.00– non member

Price includes: Transportation, 2 hour stay at Mohawk Raceway with $10 Slot play, 4 hour stay

at Flamboro Downs with $15 Slot Play

Departs: 8:15am Approx. Return: 7:30pm

Geritol Follies at Hamilton Place Thursday, Dec 3, 2009

A lavish buffet at Brant Park Inn. Followed by a performance of Geritol Follies at the Hamilton Place. Be captivated by this high-spirited show

performed by an ageless cast, who believe that life is renewed at 60!

Cost: $80– members

$100– non members

Price includes: transportation, lunch buffet,admissions to the show

Departs: 9am Approx. Return: 7:30pm

Monday, June 15, 2009

The Best Of Quebec 6 Days: September 19-24, 2009

This 6 day trip includes: 5 nights accommodation, deluxe motorcoach transportation, 1 continental breakfast, 2 full breakfasts, hot lunch onboard the cruise, lunch on the Iles-aux-Coudres, 1 dinner at Manior Richeliru, snack at outdoor

bread ovens, whale watching and Saguenay River Fjords cruise, Tour of Iles d’Orleans, admission to Maritime Museum, services of Tour Director and GST. Costs for rooms are: twin-$1, 145; single-$1, 570; triple-$1, 045; quad-$995.

A deposit of $300.00 (plus medical insurance and care free cancellation protection if needed) is required to reserve your spot to go on the trip (value of trip is over $1000.00). A deposit is needed to know how many are going. Care free can-cellation protection entitles the bearer to a full refund for any reason up to TWO business days before departure. You will receive the rest of your balance owing closer to the trip date. Care free cancellation is $39 per person. Please en-

quire for medical insurance costs.

Deadline for deposit and insurance is July 10th, 2009. You MUST pay your balance and insurance when signing up.

Final payment is due: Friday, August 5, 2009.

**Cheques must be made out to Great Canadian

Holidays**

$25.00 OFFCOUPONSAVAILABLE

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June 2009

June 1: The Alzheimer Society is hosting 6th Annual Golf Tournament at Stratford Country Club. Registration/lunch at 11:30am, tee off at 1:00 pm June 1-July 30: St. Marys Museum is hosting “The Good Old Summertime.” Join in on different activities June 3: Senior Games Shuffleboard at Sportsplex June 4: Eucherama Tournament located at the Mitchell Community Centre at 10:00am– 3:00pm cost is $6.00/person June 5: Storytelling Festival– family concert of stories and music at 7 pm at Milt Dunnell Field June 6: Storytelling Festival– adult storytelling/ music concert at 8pm at Milt Dunnell Field June 6: Arva United Church presents “Down Memory Lane” a vintage fashion show. Call 519-667-1428 June 6: St. Marys Horticultural Society 12th Annual Garden Fair from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the Milt Dunnell Field June 7: St. Georges Anglican Church is hosting a Fish Fry at the Thorndale Community Centre from 4:00pm–7:00pm June 9: Senior Games swimming at the Pyramid Recreation Centre June 9: Senior Games triathlon June 9-11: Ontario Single Shuffleboard Tournament at Sportsplex June 11: Senior Games Bocce Ball June 10: 48th Annual Chicken Barbecue at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. Serving at 5:00pm-7:30pm June 15: St. Marys Friendship Centre is taking a trip to Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls. Bus departs at 9:30am June 18: Senior Games euchre and banquet at the Friendship Centre June 20: St. Marys Farmers Market is hosting a Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at the market 8:00am– 10:30am June 23: Food Glorious Food: “Put Some Pork or Fish On Your BBQ” at the Friendship Centre 7:00pm– 9:00pm June 24: Alzheimer Society is hosting guest speaker Mr. Kelly Walker, Author, Speaker, Musician from 11:30 to 2:00pm July 2009

July 1: Canada Day Party (at Cadzow Park) July 10-12: Heritage weekend; St. Marys Festival July 11: St. Marys Farmers Market is hosting a Raspberry Pancake Breakfast at the market 8:00am– 10:30am July 12: St. Marys Horticultural Annual Garden Tour from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Tickets are available at the Garden Fair July 21: Food Glorious Food, Theme “Eating Locally All Year Long” at the Friendship Centre from 7:00pm-9:00pm July 23-26: St. Marys Fair Weekend at Milt Dunnell Field

August 2009

August 1-Oct 31: The St. Marys Museum has “The Cat’s Meow” St. Marys in the 1920’s exhibition August 8: St. Marys Farmers Market is hosting a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at the market 8:00am-10:30am August 8-9: Community Outdoor Volleyball Tournament at St. Marys Quarry August 11: Birthday Potluck at the Friendship Centre starting at 12:00pm August 14: St. Marys’ Recreation Annual Outdoor Movie Night at the Quarry August 18: Alzheimer Society Hosts First Annual Golf Tournament (in memory of Ida Parsons at Listowel Golf Club at 4:00pm) August 18-19: St. Marys Shuffleboard Tournament at Sportsplex August 25: Food Glorious Food, at the Friendship Centre from 7:00pm– 9:00pm

Community Events

If you are a member of a local service

group and/or church group please contact

Allyson if you wish to see your upcoming

events listed on our community events

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District 29 Senior Games Schedule The Senior Games are here again! We would like to wish the best of luck to those who are

participating in the different events.

Date Event Location____________

! June 1: Walking NL Maitland Trail, Goderich ! June 2: Walking Rain Date Maitland Trail, Goderich ! June 3: Shuffleboard Lind Sportsplex, St. Marys

! June 4: Golf NL Mitchell Golf Country ! June 5: Slo Pitch NL Packham Road, Stratford ! June 8: Lawn Bowling NL Lakeside Drive, Stratford ! June 9: Swimming NL St. Marys Pyramid Rec Ctr

! June 9: Triathlon NL St. Marys Pyramid Rec Ctr

! June 10: Bocci NL St. Marys Pyramid Rec Ctr

! June 11: Golf Rain Date Mitchell Golf Country ! June 12: Slo Pitch Rain Date Packham Rd Stratford ! June 15: Lawn Bowling Rain Date Lakeside Drive Stratford ! June 17: Cribbage McKay Centre, Goderich ! June 18: Euchre St. Marys Community Ctr

! June 18: Awards Banquet St. Marys Community Ctr

***If you still want to purchase an awards banquet ticket please talk to Allyson***

Additional Information: ! All events will start at 10:00am, unless otherwise indicated ! Lunch is available at most sites for $6.00

TRI-COUNTY SENIOR GAMES BASKET DRAW TICKETS

DRAW WILL BE HELD: September 2009 (date to be determined) Tickets are $1 each or a book of 12 tickets for $10.00

There are 3 prizes: baskets representing Huron, Perth and Middlesex CountyPurchase your’s at the Friendship Centre today!

For more information call Allyson at 284-3272 or Bruce Symons at 284– 1722

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What You Should Know

Remember When? ! All soft drinks

came in bottles

and you could get

a deposit back

! Cars had no air

conditioning

! There was

“FREE” air at all

gas stations

! There were S&H

green stamps

! There was only

AM radio

! You had only GM,

Ford, and

Chrysler making

cars in Canada

! Most of the change

in your pocket was

pure silver

! Football helmets

came without face

guards

A Membership is Beneficial For everyone!

Renewing or purchasing your membership is quick and easy and ensures that you continue to enjoy all the advantages that the Friendship Centreoffers you. If you are a current user of the Friendship Centre and attend

programs on a regular weekly basis we recommend you consider all that a membership can provide for you. No organization can successfully operate without membership support! It is vital that our revenues are reflective of the

use of our facility and the participation of our programs.

Having a membership speaks volumes about how important the Centre is to our community and its older adults. It also entitles you to draw on an exciting

range of programs, trips and events that are specifically tailored for you. If there are programs we are not currently offering that you would like to see,

we would encourage you to let your advisory board members or Centre staff know.

Join before June 20th and purchase your pro-rated membership for $20.00 valid until Dec. 2009. By joining you get a better rate on programs than anon-member and what you save pays for your membership over the year.

Join the Centre today!

Celebration Packages

Having a Friendship Centre membership is full of

benefits! One of these benefits is the opportunity to

celebrate your birthday, anniversary, retirement and

more at the Pyramid Recreation Centre.

A Party Package in the Main Hall (semi-private room) can hold a minimum of 25

people and a maximum of 50. The Multi-purpose room (private room) can hold

a minimum of 50 people and a maximum capacity of 120.

Each package is $7.00 per person (plus applicable taxes).

**You must be a current 2009 member of the Centre to take advantage of this

opportunity**

For more information call Allyson Dunseith 519-284-3272

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SENIOR’S MONTH BBQ& TALENT SHOWCASE

Friday, June 19th, 2009 at 1pm

Show your support for senior’s month!

For more information call Allyson at 519-284-3272

Here is your chance to showcase your hidden talents!

This is not a competitive event, it is a fun afternoon with friends!

Singles, groups and duets are welcome. NO experience is necessary!

You must fill out an application form, available at the Friendship Centre front desk.

P A G E 1 0 Summer Programming

Summer Drop in Programs Carpet BowlingInstructor: self directed When: Friday at 1pm Cost: $2; $3 (non members)

EuchreInstructor: self directed When: Mondays (1pm) Cost: $2; $3 (non members)

ScrabbleInstructor: Henry DeYoung When: Tuesday at 6:45pm Cost: $2; $3 (non members)

Bid euchreInstructor: self-directedWhen: Wed at 7pm Cost: $2; $3 non-members

Duplicate BridgeInstructor: self directed When: Thurs at 7pm Cost: $2; $3 (non members)

SWIFT

Instructors: Certified

volunteers

When: Monday and

Wednesday in July and

August at 9am

Cost: $2.00 per class

Sit & FitInstructors: Certified Volunteer When: Monday at 11:45am

Nordic Pole WalkingInstructor: Kelly Flanagan When: Tuesday at 2pm

Shuffleboard

Instructor: self directed When: Tuesday & Thursday at 1pm Cost: $2; $3 (non members)

Cribbage

Instructor: self directed

When: Friday at 1pm

Cost: $2; ($3 non members)

Taoist Tai Chi

Instructor: Carol Robinson-Todd

When: Monday at 9:30am

Cost: $28/month

Call Carol at 519-284-1218 for more

information.

Roller Skating

Instructor: Self directed

When: Public Roller Skate

(Sat Night 6-9pm)

Adult Only Skate After May 19

(Mon Night 6-8pm)

Youth Only Skate After June 26

(Tues afternoons 1-3pm)

Cost: $4.00 for adults 50+; Rentals are

$2.00

PepperInstructor: self-directedWhen: Monday (7pm) Cost: $2: $3 non-members

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NOTE:eThe weekly scoreboardresults are

posted every Monday in the

main hall (back white

board). Please check this out

to see how you did each

week.

Canada Day Celebrations

Wednesday, July 1st 2009 In Cadzow Park from 11am-3pm

Help celebrate Canada Day with your friends from The Friendship Centre, Home Support Services and the Recreation Department as we once again help the St.

Marys Museum with Canada Day Celebrations. There will be lots of fun for every-one: a bouncy tent, BBQ, free swim at Cadzow pool, and much more. Don’t forget

about Home Support Services’ Annual Children’s Penny Auction. There will be lots of fun and exciting events going on throughout the day. Be sure

to stop by and check it out.

PROGRAM

INSTRUCTORS

NEEDED

Have a hobby you want to share with

others? We are looking for

energetic people who are interested in teaching older adults. For more

information please speak to Allyson

Dunseith.

Programming

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Summer Yoga

Instructor: Joanne Pinneau

When: July 16 & July 23

Notes: Both days will be drop in,

instructional days

Drop in fee: $15 a class

Reminder: July 2,9,30 and Aug 6,

13, 20, 27 will be drop in classes

with no instructor

Fee: $5.00 per person

Participants are reminded to

bring along a mat or blanket.

Golf

Instructor: Self Directed

When: June 16, July 14,

August 18, times to be

announced

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for

non members

Drumming CircleInstructor: Jocelyn Drainie When: June 10 from 7pm– 9pm Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non members **If you have a drum please bring it

Note: To register for any of these programs please talk to Allyson

Shuffleboard at Sportsplex (May-September)

Shuffleboard is every Monday and Thursday at 1pm, as well as Wednesday evenings. In this league the plays and scores are tabulated and recorded.

Membership fees are $30.00 (valid until Sept. 28, 2009)

Upcoming Tournaments: Ontario Singles (June 9,10,11) Lunch provided St. Marys Tournament (August 18-19) Lunch Provided

For more information or to register please call:Bill Rovers at 519-284-1141

George Holroyd at 519-284-0596 Marion Reynen 519-393-5980

We would like to welcome all of the new 2009 Shuffleboard participants at the Sportsplex:

Myrna Bilton Herman Lansink Lloyd Hemstock Rendall Bilton Tony Wietggers Derek Folbigg Eileen Leslie Walt White Barbara Folbigg Irvine Moore George Holroyd Ken Smith Suzanne Shay Norma Holroyd Bill Rovers Inger Lemman Frank Reynen Trudy Rovers Mike Van Strien Marion Reynen Wilf Cowan Ron Ferguson Bev Day Wes Phair Nellie Wouters Richard Day Pat Phair Pat Bailey Red Bickell Bill Osghrey Fred Muehlebach

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CALLING ALL

KNITTERS!

We are looking for someone to come and

teach a knitting program here at the centre. If anyone is

interested in teaching or participating in the program please call

Allyson at519-284-3272

Programming

New Programs Coming Soon

Spa Day

Pink nails and new hair, a massage for your feet

A day at the spa, what a wonderful treat!

We will be having another Spa Day in August. Sign up sheets will be posted at the Centre for:

! Manicures ! Pedicures ! Facials

! Massage ! And more!

Watch the boards at the Centre for more updates and information

Make sure to sign up early!

FORE!... Watch out for the

golf trips

We are planning golf trips to Science Hill Country Club near St. Marys.The golf trips will take place on: June 16, July 14, and August 18

Golf Trips will include: 9 holes

1/2 cart (Two people per cart) Lunch

Transportation can be arranged with Mobility.

If you are interested sign up sheets will be posted at the Centre.

Adults Only Roller Skating

**Evening Roller Skating**

Adults Only Retro Roller-skating!

Monday Evenings (6-8pm)

May 25th - July 12th

**Day Roller Skating**

Adult Only Retro Skating will also be on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00am – 11:00amMay: 19, 22, 26, 29

June: 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 July 3, 10, 14, 17

Cost is $4.00 for adults 50+, Rentals are $2.00

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Belly

Dancing

We are currentlyworking on starting

belly dancing classes Thursday nights in the

Fall.

Watch the board at the Centre for more

information

or contactAllyson Dunseith

at519-284-3272

Summer Adult Skating

Come skating this July and August EVERY Tuesday and Friday from 10:00am-11:00am. This is great exercise for

the summer and you can cool off from that hot and humid summer weather. Bring your friends and family

and take advantage of this great opportunity. Fees: 19-49 years-$4.50

50 plus-$4.00 Payment received at Pyramid Recreation Centre

Customer Service Desk.

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Programming

The Alzheimer Society of Perth County

Taoist Tai Chi

The Taoist Chi Society of Canada is a registered charitable organization whose main mission is to promote health in the community using the Taoist

Tai Chi internal arts of health.

Taoist Tai Chi movements promote health and well-being for people of all ages and in all health conditions. Tai Chi can help alleviate a broad range of

medical conditions such as those resulting from injury, stress, chronic or degenerative illnesses and many specific ailments.

Classes in St. Marys are held here at the Friendship Centre on Mondaymornings from 9:30 to 11am.

Come out and try a class this summer!

The Alzheimer Society of Perth County in partnership with the St. MarysFriendship Centre, is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite office at the

St. Marys Friendship Centre.

The Support Services Coordinator will be available each Tuesday morning from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 pm at the Friendship Centre to provide information and sup-

port to persons with dementia and their partners in care.

Appointments will also be available at other times as requested. A condensed version of the First Link Learning Series will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 7 and 14, 2009 at the St. Marys Friendship Centre. This series provides an over-view of dementia, strategies for care, understanding of behaviors and available

community services.

Pre-registration is requested by contacting Friendship Centre at 519-284-3272 or the Support Services Coordinator directly at 519-271-1910 ext. 25.

In addition, the Family Support Groups continue to be an effective way of learning coping strategies for the changes associated with dementia and

enhancing the quality of life for both persons providing care and those being cared for.

Three sisters ages 72, 74, and 76 live in a house together.

One night the 76 year old draws a

bath. She puts her foot in and pauses. She yells down the stairs "was I getting

in or out of the bath?".

The 74 year old yells back "I don't know. I'll come up

and see."

She starts up the stairs and pauses.

Then she yells "was I going up the stairs

or down?"

The 72 year old is sitting at the kitchen

table having tealistening to her

sisters. She shakes her head and says "I

sure hope I never get that forgetful."

She knocks on wood for good

measure. She then yells "I'll come up and help both of

you as soon as I see who's at the door".

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“Eating Locally All Year Long” When: July 21

Where: Friendship Centre Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Fee: $13.00 Friendship Centre Members $15.00 for non-members

Let’s come together and try our hand at some home canning. Using local produce and current reliable techniques we will preserve some of summer’s harvest and get you ready for

what’s coming next in your gardens or local Famers’ Market. All participants will go home with a jar or two. Deb Campbell, a

Professional Home Economist and long time home canner, will be the instructor for the evening.

“Intergenerational Cooking”

When: August 25 Where: Friendship Centre

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Fee: $13.00 Friendship Centre Members

$15.00 for people aged 17+ 16 and under are free

Cooking with the young people in your life is a great way to introduce a new generation to the joys of home cooking and baking.

Several St. Marys Farmers’ Market vendors, and in some cases the youngpeople who help tend the market stalls, will join together for this fun and delicious

evening. Sara Bradford from McCullys, Nutty Baker, Mary Szabo and Sophia Slater who helps tend her aunt’s market stall, will be among the market

presenters for the evening. They expect you all, kids and adults, to come ready to help prepare some tasty dishes that can be enjoyed by all, once we get them

ready. You will take home some new recipes and some ideas for cooking together. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or the neighbourhood kids with you, or come on your own

to see the joy of young people. working in the kitchen.

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Summer Drumming Circle

Looking for a unique stress reliever? Stop by the Friendship Centre on June 10th for a drumming circle with sound

practitioner Jocelyn Drainie. Drainie, who has been working with sound therapy for seven years, says that she will help participants learn basic rhythms on hand drums. “It’s good for stress reduction and extremely

enjoyable,” she says, adding that “it’s quite uplifting and energizing.” Participants are not required to bring their own

drums, but can do so if they like. People of any age are invited to attend, but the class is

intended more for older adults. No musical experience is required, she will be teaching the rudiments of drumming circle

during the session. Please bring your own drum if you have one.

For more information on drumming circles, visit: www.sonicmedicine.ca. To register for the class please call

Allyson at the Friendship Centre.

When: June 10thTime: 7-9pm

Cost: $10 Friendship Centre Member $12.00 Non-members

KELLY’S

GETTING

MARRIED….

Everyone is welcome

to attend an open

house to celebrate

Kelly Flanagan’s

upcoming wedding

to Adam

VanDinther in

August. Join us on

Friday, August 7th

at the Friendship

Centre from

2-3:30pm for an

afternoon of fun,

good food, and a

chance to wish Kelly

all the best.

**We are taking up

a collection for a

wedding shower gift.

If you would like to

make a contribution,

please talk to Jenny

or Allyson.

Programming

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Wednesday September 9th 2009 from 4-7 pm

The Friendship Centre’s annual BBQ Fundraiser is coming up soon and tickets will be on sale shortly. Join us on Wednesday, September 9th from 4-7pm. Whether you’re a regular supporter or a first time guest, you’ll enjoy yourself amidst our delicious food, and friendly faces. After all, with tender roast beef, baked potatoes, salads and home made pies, a good time is definitely in the mix. All proceeds support the Friendship

Centre’s programs and tickets are only $12.00 in advance. You cannot purchase them at the door (no exceptions). You can eat with us and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to socialize or if you prefer you can take advantage of our take-out option and eat on the

run or in the comfort of your own home!

Whatever your preferences, there’s something for everyone!

For tickets or more information please call the Friendship Centre at 519-284-3272.

We hope to see you there!

Fall Beef BBQ

Sponsored by: Island Hearing Services

July 3– August 14

Individual or group lessons are available at the Friendship Centre. Group lessons will begin on Friday, July 3rd for another seven week session.

These classes will run from 7-8 pm on Friday evenings. Cost: $50– Friendship Centre Members and $60– Non-members

Please register and pay before the program starts. If you cannot come and pay during the office hours (8 am-4:30pm) Please contact Allyson at 519-284-3272.

Instructor: Larry Mcquarrie

If you are interested in individual lessons please let Allyson know.

Larry is also available to teach song writing to those who are interested.

Beginner Guitar Lessons

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Upcoming Volunteer Events

“ A Community Where Everyone

Belongs”

Community Living St. Marys & Area will be joining

The Friendship Centre and St. Marys Home Support

Services to share information that will help us better

service our

community and the clients that we serve

This information will benefit everyone. Please join us

on

Date: Thursday June 11

Time: 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Located at the Friendship Centre

Light Refreshments will be served

Please RSVP to Jenny at 519!284!3272 or by

e!mail at jmikita@town.stmarys.on.ca

Educational In-services

In-services help everyone to learnallowing staff and volunteers to excel in their roles. All volunteers are en-couraged to attend any in-service

relevant to their role.

If you have any suggestions for up and coming education topics that may assist you in your role please give me

a call or send me an e-mail.

The Friendship Centre and St. Marys Home Support Services appreciate

your support and continued desire to make our programs and services the

best that they can be!

Volunteer Sundae Social All volunteers for the Friendship Centre and St.

Marys Home Support Services are invited to cele-brate summer with an ice cream

sundae.

Join un on Monday August 10th, 2009

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At the Friendship Centre

Extra sundaes will be available for guests for the low price of $3.

Please contact Jenny at 519-284-3272 if you are

interested in attending.

Incident Reporting

As volunteers there are often times when

we find ourselves involved with an inci-

dent while volunteering for the Friendship

Centre or Home Support

Services

Home Support Services will be hosting a

Volunteer Incident Reporting In-Service

on the proper procedure for reporting.

Date: Tuesday September 15th

Time: 6:30pm

Located at the Friendship Centre.

Please RSVP to Jenny at 519!284!3272

e!mail at jmikita@town.stmarys.on.ca

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Up and Coming Volunteer Events Canada Day–The FriendshipCentre and St. Marys Home Support Services will once again show their support at the Canada Day festivities in the park July 1st. If you are interested in volunteering your time to support a great local event please stop by the office and express your interest. Penny Auction Items— St. Marys Home Support Services will host our annual Penny Auction on July 1st. This is a great community project that gives Home Support Services the opportunity to raise funds for programs and services.

We are currently looking fordonations of new items to include in the auction. Suggestions fordonations include; gift cards, sand toy, movies, or games. Consider donating to a great project. Contact Jenny for further information. 50/50 Tickets/Quilt Tickets– It is that time of the year again! St. Marys Home Support Services and the Friendship Centre will be selling 50/50 tickets and quilt raffle tickets. We will be looking for lots ofmembers and clients to assist in selling tickets. If you are interested in selling tickets in the community

or taking a book of tickets to sell to your family or friends please contact Jenny, Kelly or Allyson. Beef BBQ—The Friendship Centre will again host its annual Beef BBQ in September. We will be looking for volunteers to donate pies for this event. If you are interested indonating a pie please stop by the office or contact Jenny at519-284-3272.

Fitness Programs Can Not Operate with out Volunteer Support

St. Marys Home Support Services currently offers 7 SWIFT classes and 3 Sit and Fit class weekly. SWIFT or Staying, Well, Independent, Fit, Together is a one hour program consisting of warm up exercises, cardiovascular exercise, upper and lower body strengthening, balance and stretching. Sit & Fit consists of similar exercises that are adapted to be done sitting down. Both of these programs are led by volunteers who are trained through

the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging. During a 36 hourtraining course volunteers will learn the fundamentals of the SWIFT program, and how to apply them to a class. Volunteers complete 20 hours of practical teaching and a take home assignment. During the practical training, trainee’s learn how to develop a routine and ways to work with diverse participants. Trainee’s receive encouragement and guidance from staff and fellow

fitness volunteers. Please consider this opportunity! Volunteers do not need to have past experience teaching, just a general interest in learning and being fit. St. Marys Home Support Services needs volunteers to maintain our current level of programs! Contact Jenny if you are considering this opportunity or if you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer.

CHAP+AP

Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program + Action Plan or CHAP+AP is a new program under Wellness for

Seniors. This programs utilizes volunteers to offer free blood

pressure monitoring clinics. Volunteers give their time by

completing participant in-take forms, and assisting participants with an action plan to encourage healthy

living. CHAP +AP volunteers do not need to have experience in a medical

field but require the ability tomaintain confidentiality and

determine any conflict of interest. Volunteers receive 6 hours of formal

orientation to the CHAP+APprogram and on going guidance and

support of staff and fellowvolunteers. This a educational and

rewarding opportunity. Anyoneinterested in learning more about this

new program should contact Jenny Mikita or Kelly Flanagan.

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REMINDER:

The following programs will recommence in

September:

Strength and Stability

Full SWIFT Schedule

Full Sit and Fit Schedule

Wellness Together

Thames Valley Retirement Community

Classes

Please note that our Wellness Summer

Schedule begins on June 29, 2009.

Summer Shape-Up

Summer SWIFT Schedule: Monday—9am @ The Friendship Centre Wednesday—9am@ The Friendship Centre Sit and Fit Schedule: Monday—10:45am@ The Friendship Centre

SWIFT 10 Week Pass SWIFT and Sit and Fit Exercise participants will now have an option on how they wish to

pay for their SWIFT classes. Participants can continue to pay $2 a class for SWIFT and $1 a class for Sit and Fit or can pay $20 for a ten week session. This card will allow you to participate in as many SWIFT classes as you choose. Our third is starting May 19th. If

interested please contact Kelly Flanagan at 519-284-3272.

The next card will run from May 19th until July 20th.

Summer Schedule

Starts June 29th

SUMMER SCHEDULE

WALKING CLUB St. Marys and Area Home Support Services has recommenced our

walking club. Participants can walk every Tuesday morning at 9:00 for free in the community Centre or throughout the entire Pyramid

Recreation Centre. The walking program is a great way to keep fit !

CONTACT KELLY FLANAGAN

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SENIOR FITNESS CHALLENGE On June 23, 2009 all interested SWIFT or Sit and Fit Participants are

invited to join us for the Senior Fitness Challenge. This challenge will allow participants to see how they rate on a fitness

level to other adults their age. The information one receives will act as a record of accomplishments to date as well as a base for

accomplishments made in the future. The challenge will occur from 10:00am—12 . For those who have already participated in the

challenge this is our six month follow up. If you have any questions please contact Kelly Flanagan.

WELLNESS TOGETHER

Please join the Wellness Together group every Monday from 10—11 to discuss a wide array of topics surrounding health and wellness. Please contact Kelly Flanagan if you are interested or

join us. Anyone is welcome to join, please let Kelly know if you have any suggestions for speakers or topics.

Eat Well Live Well Eat Well Live Well is a new Home Support Service program. Everyone is

invited to join us for a healthy snacks and educational seminars each month. Many of these seminars will contain guest speakers related to the topics.

DATE TO REMEMBER

June 25th at 11am: Registered Dietitian—Fay Telfer “Friendly Fiber”

PLEASE SIGN UP 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE!

CONTACT KELLY FLANAGAN

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NORDIC POLE WALKING

Our second Urban Pole Walking session will be taking place in June. The first four weeks

will be training with the program starting once training is completed. The cost for the 4 week training session is $100.00 including

the poles or $20 without ; after that the program is FREE! Home Support Services

will have poles that you can borrow!

READ WHY EXPERTS LOVE NORDIC POLE WALKING… “Nordic Walking can be adapted to individual fitness levels. It is not just for the fitness

enthusiast...virtually everyone who can walk, and many who have difficulty walking can go Nordic Pole Walking.”

“Nordic Walking is beneficial in a broad range of conditions including: back pain; obesity; osteoporosis;

depression and many more…”

Why not try Nordic Pole Walking for yourself. There are a very limited amount of spots available for each session so sign up

today! Remember we have the poles so all you need is running shoes and comfortable, loose fitting clothing. See you there!

STRENGTH AND STABILITY Join us Friday’s after SWIFT for our Strength

and Stability class. This is a half hour class devoted to abdominal, back, and

stretching exercises. THIS CLASS IS $1.00 FOR MEMBERS OF THE

FRIENDSHIP CENTRE AND $5.00 for non-members!

CONTACT KELLY FLANAGAN

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Home Support Services Special Events

COVENT GARDEN MARKET TRIP Morris Ale Dancers—June 6, 2009

Morris Ale 2009 will take place on the square 11:00am. Dance teams from all over North America will congregate on the square for a free dance exhibition.

Please join St. Marys and Area Mobility Services and St. Marys and Area Home Support Services for this great weekend trip. We will be departing from the Centre at 10:00 and watching the dancers, shopping, and having lunch returning 2:30. Cost to be determined. Please contact

Kerri or Kelly if interested at 519-284-3272.

MONDAY MUNCH OUTING Anna Mae’s—August 10, 2009

Please join us for:

Enjoy Homemade Meals and Fresh Baked Goods

Jams * Crafts * Books and more!

"A place where friends and family meet, for meat, potato and dessert to eat."

MONDAY MUNCH OUTING

J.D. Bayfield Fish and Chips—July 13, 2009 Please join us for our favorite fish and chips lunch and an afternoon of

shopping!

MONDAY MUNCH OUTING St. Jacob’s Farmers Market—August 24, 2009 Please join us for a delicious lunch and an afternoon of

Shopping!

CONTACT KIM/JENNY/KELLY

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Hot Meals on WheelsHot and nutritious full course meals are delivered right to your door by local volunteers. Lunch meals are prepared at the Hospital and are available from Monday to Friday. Clients are billed monthly for hot meals at $7.00 per meal.

Frozen MealsFrozen entrees, soups

and desserts are available for purchase at the Friendship Centre. These nutritious meals are made by a company called “Private Recipe” in Brampton and are prepared with health concerns in mind. With over 30 different entrees to choose from, these delicious meals are a healthy alternative to t.v. dinners. Entrees are $4.75 each, or eight for

$34.00. Soups and Desserts are priced at $1.25 each or 8 for $10. These meals can also be delivered to your door.

Dining ProgramsJoin a group of local seniors for lunch at the Friendship Centre. The cost for each dining program is $7.50, (except for Breakfasts which are $6.00). Please look to our meal page for

groceries. The cost is $4 and clients have a choice of going to McDonald’s Independent only, or both McDonald’s Independent and downtown. Clients are picked up at their homes and must call 284-3272 in order to reserve their spot.

PersonalShopping ServiceClients can have a volunteer accompany

them on their in town shopping excursion. The cost for this is $5.00 initially with an extradollar charged for each stop the volunteer makes. Volunteers will assist clients with necessary errands. .

Footcare ClinicsFootcare Clinics take place weekly at the Friendship Centre.Footcare is provided by a registered provider. There is a $17 fee for this service.Appointments must be made in advance bycalling 284-3272.

Shopping ServiceEvery Wednesdaymorning volunteers take people to get their

MONDAY MUNCHES Time: 12noon

June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6

July 13—Outing July 20

NO LUNCH ON JULY 27 NO LUNCH ON AUG 3

August 10—Outing August 17

August 24—Outing NO LUNCH AUGUST 31

BREAKFASTS Time: 8-9am

June 9 June 25 July 16

August 13

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS

Time: 5:30pm

June 3 June 17 July 8

July 22 August 5 August 19

Home Support Services

! Hot & Frozen

Meals on Wheels ! Dining Programs ! Foot Care Clinics ! Volunteer

Visiting ! Shopping Services ! Telephone

Reassurance ! Volunteer

Transportation ! SWIFT Fitness

Programs ! Home Help

Referral

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ST. MARYS FARMERS’ MARKET St. Marys and Area Home Support Services and St. Marys and Area Mobility Services are excited to announce our new partnership with the St. Marys Farmers’ Market. St. Marys and Area Mobility Services will be providing rides to all the delicious farmers’ market breakfasts this summer, the dates are listed below. St. Marys and Area Home

Support Services will be adding a tasty farm fresh in season vegetable to all of our Wednesday Night Dinners this summer. The fresh vegetables will be provided in

partnership with the farmers market with an explanation of the best way to prepare the vegetable after the meal by a farmers market representative.

BREAKFAST DATES June 20 July 11

August 8 September 12

Bus Shuttles will run from 9 a.m.—11 a.m.

REMINDER: St. Marys and Area Mobility Services can provide you with a ride to the market throughout the entire sum-mer, not just on breakfast shuttle dates. Please do not hesitate to book a ride so that you can enjoy the ex-citement of the market all spring, summer, and fall.

Call 519-284-4010 to book a ride or reserve a spot on the St. Marys Farmers’ Markets Breakfast Dates.

“Buy Fresh, Buy Local! Stop at your local St.

Marys Farmers’ Market Today!”

Free Blood Pressure Monitoring

ST. MARYS

Session Schedule

Contact Kelly for a full session schedule!

Session Locations

Jackson’s Guardian Pharmacy…….………………………….....32 Wellington St. Thames Valley Retirement Community………………………………...30 Ann St.

Visit a session at least once a month!

You can attend the sessions most convenient for you.

For more information, contact the Local Coordinator,

Kelly Flanagan at 519-284-3272

Outreach Programs

Home Support Services is pleased to announce its continued partnership between itself and the Outreach Committee at Thames Valley Community. SWIFT classes will con-tinue every Monday at Thames Valley and Chair Exercises are continuing every Friday.

If you would like us to help you organize an Outreach activity in your apartment building or a hall near you please contact Kelly Flanagan at 519-284-3272.

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F R I E N D S H I P C E N T R E

From the Recreation Department…

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS SUMMER!

The Quarry Grand Opening June 4th, 2009!

Walk one of the amazing St. Marys Trails this summer!

3-0n-3 Soccer Tournament Tuesday, August 18th

Outdoor Movie Night at the Quarry Friday, August 14th

St. Marys Storytelling Festival June 4th & 5th

Pyramid Recreation Centre Splash Pad Opens May 16th!

FREE Tim Hortons Swims: July 1st 1pm-5pm Cadzow July 11th 1pm-4pm Aquatics Centre July 25th 1pm-4pm Aquatics Centre August 14th 12pm-5pm Quarry

EAT WELL. GET ACTIVE. LIVE LONGER.

Yoga Camp for Kids! Presented by Bliss Kids Yoga & Music

August 3rd-7th at the Friendship Centre. $220/week Space is limited! Register today!

Parents! Stroller Walking Club starts June 1st at the PRC (Aquatics Doors)

Check out the Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning beside the Source. Make it a family

outing!

Swimming Lessons

Mass Registration

June 13th

JUNE IS

RECREATION MONTH!

St. Marys Recreation Department 317 James St. S St. Marys, ON N4X 1B5 519-284-3272 x 626recreation@ town.stmarys.on.ca

Roller Skating at the Pyramid Recreation Centre

Saturdays 6pm– 9pm May 16– July 18th

Adults only: Monday Nights after May 17th from 6-8pm Youth only: Tuesdays after

June 26th 1-3pm *18 & Under must wear a helmet

Babysitting Course June 26th at the

Friendship Centre

Why not celebrate

your Birthday

at the PRC?!

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St. Marys & Area Mobility Service Here to help you get where you need to go —

when you need to be there!! Service is available whenever you need it! Please call the office 24 hours in advance, Monday to Friday 8:00-4:30

to coordinate a ride with us.

519-284-4010

Stratford Shopping Service Enjoy a day away shopping in

Stratford. Pick up time: 9:00am

from your home. Return time: 3pm

Cost: $12.00 Dates: June 1st, July 6, August 10

Would you like to go to the St. Marys Farmers’ Market?

Transportation is available! Rides will be provided upon re-quest on Saturdays. Please see page 25 for more information.

London Shopping Join Mobility Service’s on a

trip to London Shopping on Friday June 26th. The Bus

will leave St. Marys at 10:00 and return at 4:00.

Shopping-Lunch-Movies

Did you know that: St. Marys &

Area Mobility Service has: 2 accessi-ble vans with capabilities to trans-port 2 wheelchairs and 3 ambula-tory passengers each. An accessible bus that can transport 12 ambula-

tory passengers and 2 wheelchairs or up to

5 wheelchairs! Mobility Service can also provide

Volunteer drivers for our ambula-tory clients to appointments in and

out of St. Marys.

Transportation is available 24

hours a day 7 days a week!

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00 am-4:30p.m.

Voicemail is available before and af-ter this time.

Transportation is available as required.

Aquatics Centre

Swimming is a low-impact form of exercise that people of all ages and levels can take up. It is one of the most

complete forms of exercise, come and reap the benefits that swimming has to offer. After your swim, sit back and enjoy

the on-deck sauna & spa

Aquafit: Increase muscle strength, heart strength, bone and joint strength, circulation & weight loss Lane Swims: Lanes are set out for lap swimming, providing an excellent opportunity to get fit. Adult Swim Lessons: If you are interested in learning how to swim or improving your current stroke, we can arrange a time for lessons. Please contact Andrea 519-284-2340 ext. 623 for further details. Open Swims: Everyone welcome! Bring your family and friends for a splash in the pool. Pool Rental: Enjoy a pool party any time of the year at the Aquatics Centre, ideal for a company party, birthday celebration, and end of school party or church activity.

Single Admission 0-2 Free

3-18 $3.00 19-49 $4.50 50+ $4.00

Family $12.00

Book of 15 Passes 0-2 Free

3-18 $31.00 19-49 $47.00 50+ $42.00

Book of 30 Passes 0-2 Free

3-18 $62.00 19-49 $94.00 50+ $84.00

For further details call the Customer Service Desk, 519-284-2160 or Andrea Slade, Aquatics Supervisor, 519-284-2340 ext. 623.

3 month membership 0-2 Free

3-18 $93.00 19-49 $141.00 50+ $126.00

Family $199.00

6 month membership 0-2 Free

3-18 $139.50 19-49 $211.50 50+ $189.00

Family $370.00

12 month membership 0-2 Free

3-18 $265.00 19-49 $400.00 50+ $350.00

Family $700.00

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Scuba Diving Course

Discover excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater.

Information/Orientation Night:

June 24 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Dates: Monday July 8, 15, 22, 29 &

August 5

Fee: $ 275.00 plus GST

Time: 6:00– 7:00 pm class room

7:00– 9:00 pm pool

Open Water: Held at the Quarry

Fee: $ 250.00 plus GST

August 29th & 30th

**Sign up at the Customer Service Desk today!

London Scuba Centre: Please contact Terry Kovacevic at 519-434-3483, info@londonscubacentre.com or www.londonscubacentre.com for more information.

June 2009 (Friendship Centre & Home Support)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 Quilting 9:00 SWIFT 9:30 Tai Chi 10:00 Wellness Together

10:45 Sit & Fit 12:00 Monday Munch 1:00 Euchre 7:00 Pepper

9:00 Walking Club 9:00 Quilting 10:00 SWIFT 10:00 Roller skating 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:45 Scrabble

9:00 SWIFT 9:30 Shopping Service10:45 Sit & Fit 7:00 Bid Euchre

9:30 Yoga 10:00 SWIFT 1:00 Shuffleboard 1:00 Stained glass 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

9:00 SWIFT 10:00 Roller skating 11:30-1 Tuck shop 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Carpet bowling

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3Sr. Games

Shuffleboard at Sportsplex

HS Supper

4 5 6

7 8 9Ontario

Shuffleboard tournament at

Sportsplex

Sr. Games Swimming

(1pm)

10

Sr. Games Bocce Ball

OntarioShuffleboard tournament

1110:00-Volunteer

In-service

OntarioShuffleboard tournament

12 13

14 15

Niagara Casino Trip

16

HS board mtg

17

FC Board mtg

HS Supper

18

Senior Games euchre and

banquet dinner

19Senior’s month BBQ and talent

show

NO TUCK SHOP

20

21 22 23

Food Glorious Food (7-9pm)

24 25Breakfast

CHAP + AP Blood Pressure

Clinic at Jackson’s

26

Last day for regular SWIFT

classes.Last day for

Friday tuck shop until September

27

28 29 30

Euchreama

July 2009 (Friendship Centre & Home Support)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 SWIFT 9:30 Tai Chi 10:00 Wellness Together

10:45 Sit & Fit 12:00 Monday Munch 1:00 Euchre 7:00 Pepper

9:00 Walking Club 10:00 Roller skating 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:45 Scrabble

9:00 SWIFT 9:30 Shopping Service7:00 Bid Euchre

9:30 Yoga 1:00 Shuffleboard 1:00 Stained glass 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

10:00 Roller skating 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Carpet bowling

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Canada Day, Centre closed

Canada Day in Cadzow Park

2 3 4

5 6 7 8

HS Supper

9 10

Deadline for deposit and

insurance for Quebec

overnight trip

11

12 13Lunch outing

14 15 16Breakfast

17 18

19 20 21

Food Glorious Food

(7-9pm)

22

HS Supper

23CHAP + AP

Blood Pressure clinic at

Jackson’s

24 25

26 27

NO Monday lunch

28Euchreama

29 30 31

August 2009 (Friendship Centre & Home Support)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 SWIFT 9:30 Tai Chi 10:00 Wellness Together

10:45 Sit & Fit 12:00 Monday Munch 1:00 Euchre 7:00 Pepper

9:00 Walking Club 10:00 Roller skating 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:45 Scrabble

9:00 SWIFT 9:30 Shopping Service7:00 Bid Euchre

9:30 Yoga 1:00 Shuffleboard 1:00 Stained glass 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

10:00 Roller skating 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Carpet bowling

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3

Civic Holiday, Centre closed

4 5

Deadline for balance for

Quebecovernight trip

HS Supper

6 7 8

9 10Lunch outing

11Birthday potluck

12 13

Breakfast

14

Outdoor movie night at Quarry

15

16 17 18St. Marys

Shuffleboard Tournament at

Sportsplex

19

St. Marys Shuffleboard

Tournament at Sportsplex

HS Supper

20 21 22

23

30

24Lunch outing

31

NO Monday lunch

25Euchreama

Food Glorious Food (7-9pm)

26 27CHAP + AP

Blood pressure clinic at

Jackson’s

28 29

Birthday Potluck-Aug. 11th

If you are a Friendship Centre member and have a birthday in the months of July,

August or September then this is for YOU!

Please bring something for the main course, and we will supply the dessert. Please bring your own

cutlery and dishes.

Feel free to bring a friend, neighbour or loved one with you. Musical

entertainment will be provided. See you on August 11th!

If you need a ride please call 519-284-4010!