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Are you ready for Canada's big 150? By Moneca Jantzen If witnessing television commercials prompting us to trim our homes in red and white lights and being confronted with huge store displays of Canadian flags and banners and all manner of red and white apparel and novelty items hasn't whipped you into a patriotic frenzy yet, then hopefully the prospect of joining thousands of wouldbe celebrants down at Riverside Park on Canada Day will do the trick. There have been a number of events and programs near and far aimed at marking Canada's 150th birthday with mixed success, but the time has finally come for the country to collectively celebrate the nation's sesquicentennial in a major way this Sat., July 1. Kamloops will don its Canada Day party hat in typical fashion with a full slate of activities planned for Riverside Park. These events include the Lions Club Pancake

Breakfast, the Get Canadian Run/Walk, Art in the Park, Folkfest, the kickoff to the summer-long Music in the Park, and the grand finale of fireworks on the river. The City of Kamloops is offering free transit with extended hours all day to make it possible for everyone to access the activities and help prevent traffic congestion and parking frustration downtown. There will also be a special pedal parking area for those willing to get there by bicycle. The long-range forecast promises a nice day, not too hot although with a 40 per cent chance of rain. The evening temperature will be cool so have something to help you keep warm if planning to stay for the fireworks. As this is a milestone birthday for our country, odds are good that the lineups for ethnic food will be longer than usual and the crowds meandering through the Art in the Park

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and Folkfest booths and displays will be thicker than usual so bring a chair or a blanket, sun-screen, bug spray, some water and maybe even a hat and take your time and enjoy the day. The Kamloops Arts Council has been hosting Art in the Park for over 40 years and features a full slate of demos, performances, sales and displays. It is an enormously popular part of our Canada Day celebrations and involves over 100 artists and craftspeople. Keep your eyes and ears on the Rotary Bandshell throughout the day as well. Kamloops Multicultural Association's Folkfest will keep the stage busy with song and dance from various cultural groups throughout the day while BCLC will help kickoff Music in the Park in the evening while you wait for the fireworks. Happy sesquicentennial Canada! Party on, eh!

Harry HaHa is ready to celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday in style. Harry and his mom, Shirley McCaffrey, have been enjoying much of what our fine city has to offer with their version of a staycation. Check out Harry's Facebook page to keep up with his adventures: @1HarryHaHa Photo submitted

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Celebrating 40 years of family at Overlander Residential Care When Sharon Lyall began working at Overlander Residential Care four decades ago, recreation therapy was still a relatively new concept in health care. Recreation employees were responsible not only for providing entertainment options for residents, but also hands-on daily care, meal service, and physiotherapy programming under the direction of contracted physiotherapists. Now, as Interior Health celebrates the 40th year of the residential care

Submitted by Interior Health home, Lyall, who is the while much has changed last of the original staff at Overlander, that members, marvels at family feeling has been a how recreation therapy constant. has evolved over the “I love my job. I years. Today, she and really feel like I make a her colleagues still help difference in the lives of with meals, but they the residents I look after,” spend the majority of says Lyall, who was first their time brightening hired as an 18-year-old residents’ days by nursing care aide before taking them fishing, moving to the recreation on picnics and scenic department two years drives, and bowling. They later. coordinate Overlander’s Overlander Residential gardening, painting Care celebrated its 40th and woodworking anniversary this week programs. They also with a host of activities serve as a surrogate for residents, their family for those who call families, and employees Overlander home. And and volunteers past

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and present. A timeline shows the care home’s evolution over the years, and memories of the past are displayed around the facility. The Overlander Extended Care Hospital Auxiliary – also celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. There is much to celebrate at Overlander, which welcomed its first residents on Jan. 4, 1977. Back then, the 100-bed facility was known as Overlander Extended Care Hospital. Today, the care home’s complement is 183 beds, with specialized, residentfocused care ranging from residential, to palliative, to those with complex and changing behaviours and physical disabilities. Throughout, Overlander has maintained its original philosophy of providing a homelike environment by eliminating “hospital-like things such as uniforms, white linens, and restricted visiting hours” for families. “Health care has changed over the decades, with more people living at home longer with supports before entering

Long-time staff and volunteers celebrate Overlander’s 40th Anniversary: front row, from left: Donna LofstromBell, Volunteer Resources manager; Daphne Jennings, care aide; Sharon Lyall, recreation program staff member; back row, from left: Denise Slevin, Overlander manager; and Em Hammer, former staff and current Overlander Extended Care Hospital Auxiliary president. full-time residential care. But places like Overlander still hold an important place in the continuum of care for older adults,” says John O’Fee, Interior Health Board Chair. “I’m proud of all the staff, physicians, administrators, auxiliary members and volunteers who work at Overlander and I want to congratulate them on their 40th anniversary of providing care to residents in Kamloops.”

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Four months as acting mayor City Talk Arjun Singh, Deputy Mayor I want to wish my friend Peter Milobar all the very best as he assumes his new responsibilities as the MLA for Kamloops North Thompson. Peter’s decision to seek this position and his ultimate success in the May provincial election left the Mayor’s chair empty. During the provincial election campaign, the already scheduled roster of Deputy Mayors was

in effect. I was Deputy Mayor in April and Councillor Pat Wallace was Deputy Mayor in May. After Peter was elected as an MLA on May 9, council had some decisions to make about filling the Mayor’s chair on an interim basis. It was looking like we might fill the Mayor’s chair from within council until the next civic election. We then heard some very sad news from our dear colleague, Councillor Marg Spina. Marg is battling cancer and she courageously attended a council meeting in mid May to let us know she intended

to resign effective June 30. Marg informed us and the community that her cancer is incurable and we all send her all our best wishes as she continues to be optimistic and hopeful, surrounded by her family and close friends. These events have necessitated a by-election for council that will likely be held on September 30. I was honoured that Marg joined all the rest of my council colleagues in appointing me acting Mayor from June 1 to the by-election. It’s been humbling, it’s incredible, and full of new experiences, opportunities, and

challenges. It’s not that I’m advocating for any changes in council’s current strategic plan or work plan. I’m tasked with being a caretaker. What is different is the depth and intensity of the work. First, when you are running a council meeting, there is a whole added dimension. As well as asking questions of city staff and participating in debates around the table, you also need to make sure every councillor who desires to speak or ask questions has the opportunity and you also have to watch the time. Second, there are more

meetings to attend. This is a really interesting part of the job. As a councillor, one has a broad general knowledge of most bigger issues and initiatives going on in the community. The Mayor has the opportunity and responsibility to actively participate, with city staff, in many of these issues and initiatives. I

love Kamloops dearly and these opportunities have only increased my love for this community. Third, the Mayor has the opportunity to attend and to speak at many community events. As acting Mayor, I bring greetings from council and the community almost every day. See "Events” page 22

The many legacies of Confederation

Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP On July 1, 1867, the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia came together to form the Dominion of Canada under the British North America Act of 1867. John A. Macdonald, our first Prime Minister, led this effort of unification along with thirty-five others, who are known today as the Fathers of Confederation.

While these Canadians were the first to govern our northern nation in the “New World,” the truth is that this world was not new. Indigenous Peoples had been occupying the land for thousands of years, but were ignored with regard to the Confederation process. It is an unfortunate part of our history and as we move forward, we must recognize the need for reconciliation. In building our united Dominion, our story is not like many other nations, especially our neighbors to the south. No violent revolution or nationalist uprising led to our Confederation, but rather it was thoughtful discussion and deliberation that created the bond between provinces that still holds strong today.

The Canada we know did not all come together at once. At first, it was merely four provinces that formed the Dominion, but the promise of a True North, Strong and Free captivated colonies across the continent. British Columbia did not join Confederation in 1867. However, the prospect of unloading high levels of debt, the promise of a transcontinental railway, and the fear of a United States annexation persuaded the western colony to join in 1871. Much like our Confederation, Canada has often developed its identity and values through slow and thoughtful nationbuilding. Our national identity has been shaped by the people who live here, people that bring

experiences from all around the world. The British and French, who fought the Seven Years War vying for our land, left a legacy of bilingualism that is now enshrined in the Constitution. The Indigenous Peoples who, despite the many forces against them, have fought for and maintained a rich culture and history of which they should be proud. And lastly, the immigration of peoples from around the globe has made Canada the shining example of tolerance and diversity that we are today. This Canada Day, think about the long and prosperous history of our nation. We live in the most beautiful and friendly country in the world, so let’s celebrate. Happy Canada Day!

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Ça va changer Someone mentioned to me the other day that older folks don’t care for change. Truth be told, I don’t think anyone really cares for change and yet we are living in an age where we are confronted with constant change, for better or for worse. I like to think that I Moneca Jantzen, have always been open Editor to change. For the most part, I tend to roll with the punches and take things in stride. I am typically excited by the new and innovative but I realize that it is also a process to accept most change. Sometimes our head and heart are not in the same place at the same time and it takes a little while to get it together. In our personal realm, where I think we tend to have the most control or at least we think we do, if you’re anything like me, you are constantly working on something whether it is getting fit, losing weight, eating healthier foods, saving money, home improvement, and on and on. Oh, the Pinterest pins we’ll pin! There is always something we can do better or we think needs changing, or fixing. Sometimes we have success. Often, we do not yet for some reason we perservere. Then there is the public sphere. In this era of Trump, terrorism and crazy politics, I’m not sure any of us feel like we have too much influence over what is happening. How does one even begin to keep up with the day to day changes? It is exhausting and mind-numbing but I still maintain that it is important to know what’s happening in the world so we can make appropriate efforts towards change in our own sphere. The personal is political after all. Protecting our democracy from some of the ignorance and apathy that is circulating out there these days is critical. Voting every chance we get and exercising our franchise even when it seems there is nobody to vote for is imperative. Letting Unmatched your representativespremium know wherestain you stand is necessary. Better yet, throw your hat in the ring with an unbelievable offer: and run for office. “Be the change you want see in the world...” Working as I have in the newspaper business for three decades—ironically getting my start at Kamloops This Week back in 1990—I have witnessed and lived through my fair share of challenge and change. Following the demise of The Kamloops News in 2014, I was so pleased to Limited timeDaily only. be involved in producing The Connector over the last 3 years. It has been both a godsend and a treat and if I had my way it would never end. This paper Retailer Name has served its readers for moreAddress than twenty-five City, State Zip and is trips around the sun and had three owners Phone Number LOGO now onto its fourth. I’m happyWebsite that the paper will continue in some form and I hope its new owners will use their resources to make it bigger and better. While it appears that I am now out of a job that I adored, I would like to extend my thanks to our readers, advertisers and contributors as well as my co-workers that made this job such a pleasure. It has been a joy to serve you these last few years. Clearly none of us know what the future holds and it is important to have a healthy attitude towards the curve balls that life sends our way. Shutting down when change strikes is simply not an option for most of us and so we muster through and look for the silver linings that make life so interesting. Hey, is that some silver I see over there?

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BINDER TWINE & BAILING WIRE:

An ode to the oldtime handyman Submitted by Trudy Frisk It was definitely déjà vu. “I need something to wipe this with,” exclaimed the man fixing my bathroom. “I’ll get a cloth,” I began, but, too late. He seized a pastel face cloth, one carefully matched to its fellow towel, and began mopping. It took me back. This fellow has done home repairs for me for many years. During this time I learned that if I was missing a paring knife, mixing bowl, or spatula, the first place to search was among the pieces of his latest project. Sometimes I resigned myself and bought new ones. They never lasted, especially paring knives which he took, muttering that the one he had was dull. No wonder that, to this day, I peel my vegetables with butcher knives. But the important fact is that he got the job done. Using some fairly unorthodox tools he can mechanic anything with moving parts, perform small electrical repairs, paint, paper, carpenter and plumb. He can jack up a house to put a new foundation under it, and weld a baby buggy. He has a mechanic’s certificate and he knows when to call in the experts, but he’s one of the old time handymen, able to diagnose and repair a wide variety of bulky machines using common sense and whatever implements are handy. My father was like that. Father was a bailing wire man. Bailing wire, or hay wire, was the duct tape of his day, and Father used it for tasks from mending harness to holding a stove pipe in place. He particularly relied on it as a cureall for our Model A’s ills. When the car shuddered to an unexpected halt as it often did when we were out berrypicking, we children climbed happily out to explore while Father propped open the hood and, armed with pliers and some wire, communed with the engine. There was never any doubt that he’d fix the problem.Usually long before we were ready to leave, he’d made repairs and we were off. These handymen of all generations are carrying on the Western Canadian tradition of making do which began with our pioneer ancestors who arrived, equipped with little but determination and ingenuity in a harsh land. No wood to build a house on a prairie homestead? The settler rolled up his sleeves, picked up his shovel and made a home out of prairie sod. In rural settlements, even in towns, there were no experts, no one to call for help. Even if there had been, no one had money to pay them. Westerners learned to build and repair things themselves. And, if the first cabin was a little lop-sided, well, in time it became the barn or chicken house and the family built a trimmer, truer, house for themselves. These pioneers cleared the land, sowed and harvested crops, milked cows, and repaired mowers, learning as they went. They became competent at veterinary medicine. With binder twine and bailing wire, they kept the West going.

Anyone reading the variety of items offered for sale in today’s farm papers realizes how little has changed. The actual mechanics may be new, but the goal is the same — to be as self-reliant as possible. Lathes, welding machines, and vises, all testify to the skills of the average farmer or rancher. After all, when a part snaps on a harvester, time spent bringing in a professional welder, if one’s available, is time wasted, while the grain, ripe and ready to harvest, is shelling out. Then, there’s the expense. Why would a farmer, the epitome of prudence, pay someone to do a job he, himself, can do quite well? A modern reader is amazed and impressed by the journals of Canadian pioneers. Did they require a raft? They felled trees, lashed them together, loaded on their gear and set off down the river. It was common for a young man ‘fresh off the boat’ to go into wild country, emerging a few years later able to build a cabin, handle a horse, patch a canoe, hunt and make his way through often unmapped territory. Given tea, matches, guns and bullets, they were able to take care of themselves in almost any situation. Today’s handymen are their modern equivalents. The products of a frugal era and often from isolated communities, they also share the inquiring minds and adaptable methods which helped the pioneers survive. Nothing better illustrates their ability to change than Canada’s conversion to metric. Mumbling furiously about unnecessary expense, they bought metric tools to jam into an already over-flowing tool box, and continued right on doing their own repairs. Not even entertainment technology left them behind. The same older farmer who once hooked up a radio battery or carefully positioned a tv antenna on his roof, now surfs the net for cattle prices. It’s just being practical. There are no college courses in Handyman 101. No certificates. Though there are unofficial apprenticeships as fathers and friends teach a younger generation. These talented people who keep farm and home in good repair are seldom appreciated outside their own neighbourhood. Politicians and pundits get the headlines. Yet, when a truck breaks down or a water pipe springs a leak, who ever yells, “Quick, get two economists and a philosopher! We’ve got a big job here!” In fact the day of the self-sufficient, all-round handyman maybe dwindling, urged on by the complexities of modern life. And that would be a shame. Why not a Mayor’s proclamation: “Handyman Day”? Better yet, why not a Provincial “Handyman Week”? It’s time to give recognition and acclaim to a group of people whose skills and spirit are a proud part of the West.

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Taking the sting out of summer Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. One of the not-sopleasant parts of summer can be wasps. Although they play a critically important role in the environment because they prey on caterpillars, flies, spiders and many other insects, they are unappreciated when you are trying to have a peaceful barbecue on the deck. To be clear on this, I am talking about wasps, not bees. While wasps also play a role in pollination because they

will feed on nectar from flowers, they do not make honey: bees make honey and wasps make trouble. Wasps come in a wide variety of sizes and colours, but we are most bothered by the yellow and black “yellow jackets” and the larger and even more aggressive black and white “bald faced hornets” which are really wasps. These are wasps that make big papernest colonies under the eaves or the deck, in the attic or hanging from tree branches. They will also nest in voids in the ground or under concrete steps, sidewalks or patios. A bit of proactive home maintenance may reduce the possibility of being bothered by wasps around your home. Because wasps really like to build nests in the safety of an attic, spend a bit of time inspecting the

eaves of your home. Look for openings in the soffits under the eaves. Gaps between the soffit and the house wall, or between the soffit and the fascia board are often entrances for wasps. All vents going into the attic must have screens. Firmly reattach loose fascia and soffits. Repair or replace vent screens, and latex exterior caulking will help to seal cracks and holes. Don’t forget about the garden shed while you are looking for potential wasp nesting sites. Ground nest prevention is a bit harder. Of course sealing cracks and openings along cement steps,

sidewalks and patios is useful, but so can be closing gaps between the bottom of the cement and the ground. Often, these cracks are most easily found by watching for wasp activity, which means you are too late to prevent them from nesting. In this case I will generally spray with a suitable insecticide and seal the entrance. As important as wasps are for the environment, I don’t think they should be nesting in a spot where someone walking nearby is at risk of being swarmed. It is hard to keep them from building nests under the eaves, under decks and from

Sunscreen for your floor The Flooring Expert Bill Hungerford, Nufloors Kamloops

When the sun is shining, you probably wouldn’t go out without a few trusted items, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. You may not realize, but protecting your flooring from UV rays is important too! Like with most things,

prolonged exposure to the sun will affect your flooring and can cause fading. Hardwood is most susceptible to sun discolouring but, fear not, with a few simple tips you can avoid this. While natural light can bring positivity and calmness into a room, it is not always your friend when it comes to protecting your investment. The sun will damage your floor if you let it. If your windows are not UV shielding, you will definitely want window coverings to act as sunscreen for your floor and furniture in

your home. Luckily, there is an array of window covering options out there to fit you and your home. For example: cellular shades, also known as honey comb shades, are great for insulation and energy efficiency; Roman shades give the rich impression of drapery but also have the functionality of shades with opening and closing easily; roller shades are simple and come in various fabrics; and last, but certainly not least, faux wood blinds can be a great value for an uncomplicated look. Window coverings also

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the branches of trees and shrubs. Many people report that decoy wasp nests work as a deterrent. Apparently wasps do not like to have their nests too close together, and a thing that looks like a big wasp nest nearby will keep other wasps away. Decoy wasp nests are often available at hardware stores. As hard as it might be, leaving these useful

insects alone could be the best thing to do, but if you have wasps nesting in an inappropriate place, deal with the nest before it gets big. If you decide to eliminate a wasp nest yourself, use a well-informed, cautious approach. Falling off a ladder while being repeatedly stung by dozens of wasps has most of the ingredients for a really bad day.

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Is your portfolio “healthy”? If you can exercise regularly, you’ll help yourself feel better, control your weight and even reduce the chances of developing certain diseases. But why not extend the concept of “fitness” to other areas of your life – such as your

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investment portfolio? And to help maintain a healthy portfolio, you can draw on some of the same principles that apply to keeping your body in good shape. Consider, for example, one of the things that happen when you exercise – namely, your body uses more oxygen. As an investor, you may need your portfolio to get “oxygen” in the form of infusions of new investment dollars. If you stop putting money into your portfolio, you’ll need to rely on your existing investments to grow enough to help you meet your longterm goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Could that happen? Maybe, but you will likely

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those exact assets. But if you own many different types of assets – stocks, bonds, government securities, and so on – you may reduce the impact of a downturn on your portfolio. Keep in mind, though, that this type of diversification can’t guarantee profits or help you avoid all losses. While exercise is essential to maintaining good health, it isn’t the only factor involved. You should also get regular checkups with a medical professional, who can run various tests to measure changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, heart function and other areas. To help ensure your portfolio is healthy, you also need to chart its progress over time. And that doesn’t just mean determining if you’re getting the growth you need, though that’s obviously of great interest to you. You also

need to evaluate whether your portfolio has gotten out of balance, which can occur without your doing anything at all. To illustrate: If you start out with a certain percentage of one type of investment, such as stocks, and these stocks grow to a point where they now take up a bigger share of your portfolio, you may be taking on more risk than you had intended. Consequently, you should review your portfolio at least once a year to evaluate both its performance and its balance. Once you’ve compared where you are today with where you were a year ago, you’ll be in a better position to make appropriate changes if needed. Do what it takes to keep yourself physically fit – but also take steps to ensure your investment portfolio is in good shape. It’s important to your future.

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be better off by investing consistently, year after year. And by spreading your contributions over a period of decades, you don’t have to come up with large sums at any one time. Another element important to exercise is the need to avoid injury. That’s why all sorts of athletes, both competitive and casual, stretch before they swing into action. Many of them also take other injuryavoidance steps, such as strengthening their “core” through abdominal work and increasing their flexibility through yoga. When you invest, you can be “injured” if your portfolio takes a hit during a market downturn. However, this type of injury will likely be much more severe if your portfolio is overconcentrated in just one asset class and the downturn primarily affects

Crime Victim Assistance Program The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main Police Detachment at 560 Battle Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223. The Crime Victim Assistance Program is a financial benefits program to assist victims, witnesses and family members to deal with the effects of violent crime. CVAP helps to offset financial loss and assist in recovery from injury. An individual may apply if you have been physically

or psychologically injured by a criminal act in British Columbia. Immediate family members or witnesses to a lifethreatening or fatal crime may also be eligible for financial help. Eligibility requirements dictate the crime must have occurred in B.C., been reported to the police and the application must be made within one year of the crime. As well, the victim must be cooperative with the police investigation. Victims of crime could receive a wide range of assistance depending on their individual situation. Benefits may include compensation for medical, dental and prescription drug expenses, counselling, replacement of damaged glasses, clothing, or disability aids, income support, childcare and homemaker services. Benefits for immediate family members — spouse, parents, siblings and children — may include prescription drugs, counselling and transportation. If the crime

involved a death, there may also be some assistance to support spouses, children and other financiallydependent members of the deceased. A person who is not necessarily related to a victim but who has a strong emotional attachment and who witnesses a life-threatening or fatal crime may be eligible for counselling, and prescription drug costs. The purpose of the program is to provide compensation for actual costs arising from the crime but not to cover pain and suffering or loss of property. If a victim is eligible for compensation from another source such as WorkSafeBC or the Insurance Corporation of BC, the victim should apply to those agencies for compensation. For more information about the Crime Victim Assistance Program, contact the Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit at 250-828-3223 or visit the RCMP office at 560 Battle Street.

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Father’s Day Contest Winners Darrell Axani won a $50 Gift Certificate to West-Can Auto Supplies. Dwayne Clark won a $50 Gift Certificate to Duffy’s Pub. Natasha Lyndon won a $50 GC for her father to KMS Tools. Don Jennings won a $50 Gift Certificate to Cap It Kamloops. Trevor Ward won a $50 Gift Certificate to First Place Auto Detail. Thanks to all of our advertisers that made this contest possible and congratulations to all the dads. Hope you had a great Father’s Day!

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Forensic pathology, the pacemaker, the instant replay, Pablum, Me to We, the thermofloat coat, Sphynx cats and Superman all have one thing in common: innovation by Canadians. From First Nations cultures to the present, the creativity and determination to improve on an idea or to problem-solve is a common driver in a country where its citizens have a reputation of being open-minded and helpful. The authors want to encourage collaborative thinking in this day and age of advanced technology and communication. They also make the point that ordinary people have the ability to continue the trend of improving what is. Have you ever heard of the t.v. program “C.S.I Saskatchewan”? No? Neither have I, but in the 1920s Dr. Frances McGill was Saskatchewan’s provincial pathologist, and was “the first person in the world to make

this science (forensic pathology) a regular part of police investigations.” Not only did she travel by dogsled and floatplane when necessary, she ensured crime scene evidence was rigorously protected, and applied science in such tasks as distinguishing between animal and human blood, earning the moniker “The Sherlock Holmes of Saskatchewan.” Possibly you or someone you know has a pacemaker. Its beginning stages in the 1940s was in the quest to use cold to slow the heart during surgery. The problem was re-starting the heart. The National Research Council and engineer John Hopps solved that problem with the cardiac pacemaker. Mr. Hopps benefitted from his own research when he needed a pacemaker. When you think of a Canadian sport, is it hockey that comes to mind? The producer of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada introduced the instant replay in 1955. Although his innovation is well utilized today, not many know the name of George Retzlaff. How Canadian Innovators Made the World Ingenious presents the stories above and more, resulting in a variety of pithy, light-hearted snapshots of innovation. This is a handsome book, with well-chosen photos, excellent design and lay-out on quality paper, printed and bound in Canada. The next time you play Trivial Pursuit (a Canadian invention) you may find yourself using this book to confound and impress your friends. It would make a great gift, for yourself, or others, as we near Canada’s 150th anniversary.

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Be smart in the sun to boost your health

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Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT Sunshine time is here and like all living things we need it. Much as plants harness the sun’s rays through photosynthesis, our bodies benefit from sun exposure in many ways, probably only some of which we are aware. For example, we know the UVB radiation in sunshine stimulates increased production of vitamin D which is needed to build bones, quell inflammation, and bolster the immune system against many of today’s diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, depression and asthma. Most people have heard of the studies that connect sun exposure to skin cancer. But there are many studies that suggest

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sun exposure plays a role in decreasing risks of at least 16 different types of cancer including lung, pancreatic, breast, ovarian, prostate, and colon cancers. While UVB radiation is responsible for making vitamin D, the UVA, thought to be responsible for most of the skin damage, also helps modulate your immune system. UVA and UVB in combination improves beta-endorphin production in your skin, which makes you feel good. Sun exposure on bare skin also produces nitric oxide and carbon monoxide that cause relaxation of the blood vessels, improves wound healing, and helps fight infections. The blue wavelength of sunlight is particularly important for regulating your circadian rhythm improving your mood, and reducing depressive symptoms. Light therapy has been shown

to be effective not only against seasonal affective disorder (SAD) but also non-seasonal major depression. Clearly, sun exposure provides a wealth of health benefits over and beyond mere vitamin D production. So how do we maximize the benefits of sun exposure while avoiding the risks of damage from too much exposure? Here are some suggestions: 1) Start small and slowly build up a tolerance to 15 to 30 minutes in the midday sun. Light skinned people should limit their exposure in the beginning to just a few minutes but keep building as you lightly tan. 2) Do not sunburn. You are done with sun for the day if you begin to get just a little pink. How much time this takes will vary with the individual. Be Careful. Be Smart. 3) Boost your “internal sunscreen” by eating antioxidant rich foods and healthy fats. Some specific

foods that help provide natural sun protection are citrus fruits, carrots, strawberries, watermelon, almonds, flax seed oil and lots of omega 3’s, red grapes, leafy greens and sea greens, pomegranates, green tea, tomatoes, turmeric and red coloured fish and seafoods. 4) If you can, avoid synthetic vitamins, creams and sunscreens as these are generally made of petroleum products and other toxins that can weaken your immunity and harm your skin cells, often rendering you more susceptible to the cancer you are trying to avoid. For more information about safer sunscreens see my June 2016 Connector article or visit http://cathylidster. com/2016/05/choosingthe-natural-sunscreenthats-right-for-you/. There are many natural and safe products now on the market to moisturize and protect your skin, but common sense is always the best medicine.

Murray’s final words: “Just cremate me.” So now what?

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Ask Drake Drake Smith, Funeral Director Alice left our cremation and funeral home after arranging for Murray’s cremation. It was all pretty straight forward: we’ll keep Murray in our care until at least 48 hours following his death, and then take Murray to the crematorium in Kamloops. Why 48 hours? Because BC law says that a person cannot be cremated until at least 48 hours following their death. Murray didn’t want a formal service or a viewing, so there won’t be one. “Just place Murray into a cardboard

box and cremate him,” said Alice. “We don’t use cardboard boxes,” I said. “It’s the last thing we’re doing for Murray on this planet…would you mind if we place him into a basic wood box at a very low cost?” After telling Alice the price, she thinks that’s a great idea. After the 48 hours pass, and with the necessary documents in hand — and Murray, of course — off we go to the crematorium at Hillside Cemetery. It turns out there are three people ahead of Murray, and it reminds me of the question I have heard so many times: “Do you cremate more than one person at a time?” The answer is “No.” The cremation unit only holds one person at a time, so Murray will be waiting for a little while. People sometimes request a “rush cremation,” which sends their loved one to the front of the line, but there’s

a fee. And although it was tempting, Alice decided not to go to the crematorium to witness Murray’s cremation and “turn the knob” to start the process! When his turn comes, the crematorium staff place Murray – still in his plywood box – into the cremation unit (called a ‘retort’). It’s about 1400 degrees in there, and the cremation process will take about 2 hours. After another hour or two the unit will be cool enough to remove Murray’s cremated remains — about five to 10 pounds — from the retort. Without getting too graphic, cremation simply reduces the body to bone fragments, perhaps an artificial hip or knee, other metal bits, a few screws from the cremation container, and some residue of the cremation container itself. The metals are removed, which prompts another popular question:

“What happens to the gold teeth?” Answer: a recycling company buys all the residual metal from the crematorium, and the crematorium generously donates this money to Kamloops and area charity. After the metals are removed, the cremationist uses a special machine to reduce the bone fragments to almost granular consistency, and then places the ashes (“cremains”) into a double plastic bag. He seals the bag and attaches a stainless steel disk to the bag. The disk has a unique number on it. This number was assigned to Murray the moment he arrived, so that Alice will know that the ashes are really Murray’s. A few years ago I decided to never return the ashes in a cardboard box…so we give them to Alice in a nice wooden box at no charge. She likes that.

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Nomad Nan’s Trippy Tales

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Kissing theBlarney Stone “Your feet will bring you where your heart is.” ~ Irish proverb

Nancy Van Veen A trippy tale from Ireland would not be complete without a pilgrimage to Blarney Castle to kiss the iconic Blarney Stone. Arriving at the gates, I set forth on my quest through the gorgeous gardens to the medieval stronghold. Although I pride myself on my temerity, I had no idea what I was in for! The castle, near Cork, was built nearly 600 years ago by the Irish chieftan Cormac MacCarthy. Its history is steeped in legend, and the origin of the stone itself is quite murky. The extensive grounds boast a gothic mansion, a dungeon, a Badger’s Cave, a Witch Stone, a Rock Close, and lush gardens — including a poison garden and a bog garden. This destination, however, is most famous for its Blarney Stone. Legend says that whoever locks lips with the limestone block built into the castle battlements will be bestowed with the gift of the gab — great eloquence or skill at flattery. Approaching the castle, I took the bagpiper’s serenade of Amazing Grace as a positive omen. But as I entered and joined the growing line of would-be kissers, I took note of the signs warning of the impending dangers and risks inside and I began to wonder…, My two travelling companions, one of whom suffers from claustrophobia and the other pushing 75, promptly opted out. So, with trepidation, I began my slow and careful ascent up the steep, narrow spiral staircase leading to the stone. The never-ending dark stairwell is comprised of 137 slippery stone steps and goes up five stories offering only a rope for support. And due to the tight, crowded conditions, backing down the steps is practically impossible! The climbers near me were good sports. We kept a careful eye on each other’s footing, assisted with photo ops

and put to good practice our existing gifts of gab, offering clever quips and words of encouragement. Once on top, the line continued to edge around the wall, but the views were so spectacular no one complained. The stone itself is situated precariously over an intimidating gap. For the kiss, one must lie on their back on a parapet, hang on to the rails, and bend over backward while a worker steadies you. At last it was my turn and bragging rights were a mere kiss away! As I lay on my back, the employee took my wrists guiding me to grasp the iron poles on either side. “Ouch!” I blurted, “Sorry, I only have one arm that works.” I felt a panicked moment of imminent disappointment. Would he deny me, due to my disability? I was having childhood flashbacks of being too vertically challenged to ride the roller coaster at the PNE. “That’s okay,” he said, and he gently placed my left hand on my tummy and the other firmly on the railing. Finally, I leaned back, tilted my head dizzily over the deadly gap and puckered up. As my lips brushed the stone, various thoughts flooded my brain — Another check off my bucket list! I hope I didn’t lose an earring! Yuck, how many million germs are now on my lips? And thank goodness they no longer hold pilgrims by their ankles — it was iffy enough with one arm! With the deed done, I embarked victoriously on the equally onerous descent. Those who know me well could tell you that I need the gift of blarney like a fish needs a bicycle! Although, a little eloquence could go a long way! Dear readers, I will leave you with this thought… “All those who wander are not lost.”

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July 2017

LET’S CELEBRATE! Canada Day 2017 - Riverside Park

Thank you to our 2017 Community Sponsors: BCLC Join us to celebrate our national holiday for a full day of culture, arts, music and festivities at Riverside Park. The day begins with a Lions Pancake breakfast and ends with a colourful display of fireworks.

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Music in the Park 2017 SUNDAY

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BLACKBERRY WOOD Wild Gypsy Circus

SWING CAT BOUNCE Blues Swing 9

BEYOND BRASS

MARGIT SKY PROJECT Contemporary

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Big Band Classics

16 EWAN MACINTYRE BAND Irish Folk

4 DECLAN O’DONOVAN Singer/Songwriter Pianist 11

SHATTERED BLUE Classic Rock

JEREMY KNEESHAW Bluesy Swing

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ANITA ECCLESTON Girl with a Horn

31 LYDIA HOL & HANNE KAH European Contemporary

PUNCH DRUNK CABARET Rockabilly

BRENT PARKIN Blues Roots & Swing

20 BEES & THE BARE BONES Indie Folk Pop

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HARPDOG BROWN & THE TRAVELLING BLUES SHOW

SAM SPADES Contemporary Roots Rock 8

SWEET ALIBI Folk Country Soul

SCOTT COOK Hi Tech Hobo 15

SCATTERED ATOMS Bluesy Rock

DYLAN MENZIE Contemporary Singer/Songwriter

21 THE BIGGER PICTURE Classic Rock

22 DOC & THE DISORDERLIES Roots & Swing

23 DODIE GOLDNEY’S INSTMATICS Rock

KIRBY SEWELL Award Winning Bluesy Pop

EARTHBOUND World Music

THE FATES Folk Soul

JC GARCIA BAND Family Pop

PAUL FILEK Pop

FRAPP CITY Classic Rock

THE NEW GROOVEMENT Funky Big Band

AVIATOR SHADES Rock on the Rise

EMILY CHAMBERS Sultry R&B Soul

COD GONE WILD Modern Celtic

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 4

TRAMA ROCK HIP Rock REPLACEMENTS Former Trooper Tragically Hip Members Tribute RIBFEST PRESENTS: BAD MOON RIDERS CCR Tribute

EASY STREET with guest Henry Small 24

SISTER SPEAK Contemporary Roots

FULLY LOADED Classic Rock

12 RIBFEST PRESENTS: NIGHTRAIN Guns ‘n Roses Tribute

PAISLEY GROOVE Classic Groove

THE MATINEE Roots Rock

25 THE ANGIE HEINZE BAND 80s Rock

26 ROLLIN’ TRAINWRECK Dynamic Roots & Country

30 31 THE MAJESTY INEFECTUALS Big Dance Party Funky Rock

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Economic depression in Scandinavia forced my great grandfathers to send their sons and daughters to Canada They came in waves on steamships, waves of immigrants from Denmark and Norway, bound for Montreal and the textile mills But they never opened a single mill as they were told and went on to the prairies to homestead Life on the prairies was hard, the isolation unbearable The Depression hit, the soil blew away and food was scarce They didn’t speak English and had no knowledge of their new country – but they were stubborn The Cree nation came and gave food to my grandparents, taught them how to make pemmican and how to go to Lac la Ronge for fish to dry and smoke, and what root vegetables to plant for soup The Cree brought moccasins for the children and their parents were given mukluks and snowshoes

SHERMAN DOUCETTE Blues SATURDAY

THIS WAY NORTH Australian Rock Duo

ECHO NEBRASKA Roots

ME & MAE Country Rock

BCLC PRESENTS: MIDSUMMER MUSIC JAM STARRING

RUBE BAND Ambassadors of Fun

PERNELL REICHERT Traditional

NOVA SCOTIABLES Maritime Music

PAPPA DAWG Blues

CELEIGH CARDINAL TRIO Soul Folk 30

THE WHEELY NAWTIES Classic Rock

SAMSON’S DELILAH World Beat

BEN ROGERS Rebel Country

6 RICHARD GRAHAM & THE BOURBON STREET BACKBEATS New Orleans Swing

JOHN MCCUAIG Bagpipe Rock

JACKSON HOLLOW Modern Bluegrass

Migration

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LOCOMOTIVE 1045 Story by Rita Joan Dozlaw Jonathan, an endearing little red head with a bowl haircut had a birthday, and in one deep breath he blew out ten candles. His older brother Jerod bribed him. “If you tell me your wish, my Taurus medallion’s yours.” “I’m not telling! Nobody’ll ever guess my wish,” the tight-lipped boy refused the offer. “It’s going to come true too, that’s for sure.” He got into his yellow slickers and raced outside. Any minute, steam locomotive 1045 would be

chugging up to the muddy crossing near the acreage. Dan, the engineer, had befriended Jon with his quirky smile. Dan’s thick grey beard and curled mustache fascinated him. He studied the rank smouldering pipe under the mustache because it always hung sideways between old Dan’s teeth. The sound of the freight train’s angry bearings roared and Jon could see the telltale smoky swirls of black billowing up. The smear on the

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sky reminded him of the picture of chimney smoke which he drew with a stick of charcoal in art class at school. He jumped when he heard the train whistle sound one long blast. At the crossing, the brakes screeched to stop the train because other tracks connected there. Before continuing, the engineer had to wait for the scheduled Calgary train to pass by. That’s when Dan, with his chewed down-to-the-wick grubby fingernails, picked his teeth. The lanky, weak-kneed engineer dropped down from the ladder and grabbed the boy up for a hug. “It’s my birthday. I’m ten, and I made a wish! Will you please take me for a ride? Pretty please?” “Wow, Jon, good idea. You asked nice enough, but we better go ask your mamma first.” “Ah, I can’t let her know, Mr. Dan sir. I want to surprise her and tell her my birthday wish came true!” “What? You wished for a ride? Well, in that case, climb aboard.” Dan crouched down low with his thumb pointing over his back, and Jon hiked up onto his shoulders. As he set the boy down in the engine room, he winked. “Hang on. I will back the train up a couple of miles, then I’ll get you back up the track and home before anybody misses you,” he promised.

Looking at all the gadgets and gauges, the curious boy asked, “What’s this for? Can I pull that cord? Why is there two cords?” “You ask a lot of questions. No, don’t pull anything! That cord rings the bell. This one’s to blow the horn. Hold tight,” he ordered as he pulled the throttle lever towards him jerking the train so mightily the slight boy bashed against the control panel. As the train chugged backwards, Jon’s eyes widened with excitement. He looked over all the valves, levers, dials and gauges. Suddenly, he spotted a guy in dirty dungarees hunched over the boiler and slugging a shovel. “What’s that guy doing, Mr. Dan?” “Making steam! Hey, Boregaard, meet Jonathan, the kid from up the track.” “Quit calling me Boregaard, dammit Dan. Hi kiddo, I’m Boris, Mr. Bo to you. Grab a shovel, but watch yourself. This boiler’s a hot baby!” Boris ordered, tonguing a wad of chewing tobacco in his cheek. “Just kidding!” he laughed coughing up phlegm. “You couldn’t lift a shovel full of coal if you tried. Anyway, that’s my job. Go blow your horn!” With that, Boris turned and through his missing teeth he spit yukky brown tobacco juice through the open window.

City of Kamloops Office of the Mayor

Here are some tips for a healthy landscape: • • •

invite friendly insects as helpers into your garden learn to xeriscape try a lawn alternative, such as clover

HAPPY 150th BIRTHDAY Learn how to maintain a healthy landscape while complying with the City bylaw by visiting kamloops.ca/ipm. For more information, please call 250-828-3888.

CANADA From Deputy Mayor Singh and Kamloops City Council

www.kamloops.ca/ipm

www.kamloops.ca

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KSO names Dina Gilbert as new music director The Kamloops Symphony is pleased to announce their new Music Director, Dina Gilbert. Recognized for her energy, her precision, and her versatility, Dina Gilbert brings great passion to bear on the orchestral repertoire, and is also dedicated to conducting new commissions and works by Canadian composers. A native of Québec, Gilbert was assistant conductor of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal from 2013 to 2016. Dina Gilbert has conducted numerous orchestras in Canada including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the NAC Orchestra in Ottawa, and the Orchestre métropolitain. Overseas she has conducted in Romania, Estonia, France, Germany, and China. She

Dina Gilbert has also collaborated with many young Canadian composers, premiering over thirty works, and has conducted studio recordings for films and video games soundtracks. Dina Gilbert earned a doctorate from the Université de Montréal, where she studied with Jean-François Rivest and Paolo Bellomia.

She also holds of a Bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance and a Master’s in conducting. During her doctoral studies she was awarded a grant from the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture. Gilbert says of her new position, “I am thrilled to begin my mandate as Music Director and Conductor of the Kamloops Symphony. When visiting for the first time, I immediately felt there was something special about this exceptional orchestra in such a vibrant community. Therefore, it is a tremendous honour for me to lead the upcoming season of the KSO with vision and passion, following the great legacy of Music Director Emeritus Bruce Dunn.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.” ~ William Pollard

SENIORS' PICNIC AT RIVERSIDE PARK Please join us at Riverside Park for a free lunch and activities. The Paddlewheelers will provide a park-style lunch, and the Rube Band will provide musical entertainment. There will also be an opportunity to share your Canadian Stories with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Campus Radio. When? Friday, July 7, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. For whom? Anyone who is 55+ How do I register? Call 250-828-3500 and quote Program No. 268783. How much does it cost? It's free! Please register by June 30, 2017.

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To help celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops is hosting a Made in Canada concert. Concert features 100 per cent Canadian content with world-premiere compositions featuring a variety of performances on strings, flute, piano, vocalists — nine musical pieces altogether and a handbell choir presentation. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (1136 6th Ave.) on June 28, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, available at the door. One night only. “Abstractions”, Jeanette Ardern, at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street, Kamloops, July 4 to 29. An abstract visual artist. Come in to the gallery, meet Jeanette, browse fine art and craft all by local artists. Weaving, paintings, photography, woodworking, pottery, jewelery, glass and First Nations Art. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Handicap accessible, free parking. kamloopscourthousegallery.ca Harry’s Hackers for Hospice Mount Paul Golf Course, Sunday, July 9. Sign up by July 4. Call 250-3744653. Tee times start at 2 p.m. $60 includes golf, dinner and donation.

Circo Osorio Circus Aberdeen Mall, July 20 - 24. This unique circus was designed with a family audience in mind. The intimate one-ring setting under a big top, provides spectators up-close and personal exposure to the circus. Children and adults will be mesmerized as aerial artists swing, acrobats tumble and artists defy the laws of gravity just inches from their seat. It is unique in several aspects; superb musicians, eclectic collection, original compositions and 100 per cent Canadian content. 16th Annual VW TurtleRace, Saturday, September 16 at the 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. race times. Riverside Park. Buy a turtle in support of WCT youth programming and win a great prize package. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker coming to Kamloops at Sagebrush Theatre on November 13 ~ Tickets start at $28. Discounts for Seniors 65+, Active and Inactive Armed Services members are available from nutcracker.com/buytickets . Single tickets in Kamloops are available now at www.nutcracker. com/buy-tickets or call the Sagebrush Theatre Box Office 250-374-5483.

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Music in the Park 2017 McDonald Park

JULY 5 SUZIE RAWN & JON TREICHEL Pop Duo JULY 12 BEN SURES Award Winning Folk JULY 19 MICHELLE SIMPSON BAND Soft Rock JULY 26 EMILY CHAMBERS Sultry R&B Soul

AUGUST 2 SEAN ASHBY Sarah McLachlan Guitarist AUGUST 9 ANDREA SMITH Contemporary AUGUST 16 EASY STREET W/ GUEST HENRY SMALL Contemporary Pop AUGUST 23 THE IMPRINTS Australian Violin Madness AUGUST 30 MAMA SOUL Soul

CANADA DAY july 1 12:00 - PARADE 3:00 - Kyler Schogen 4:30 - Tanner Dawson VILLAGE OF

CHASE

6:00 - John Herman

Locomotive 1045 conclusion Continued from page 14 The farm no longer appeared in the distance, and Jon feared he may never get back home. Finally, the train slowed and Dan announced, “Well son, it’s time to head back up the track and get you home.” A bittersweet mixture of relief and euphoria left Jon grinning so widely, all the spaces between his teeth were exposed. He was one happy snaggle-toothed tenyear-old. Dan’s voice broke through the noisy bearings, and pointing to the thickly wound rope, he croaked, “Go for it, boy. Sound the whistle. Pull good and hard – one

long blast will do it.” WOOO000ooo… Stopping at the crossing, Dan gave Jon the goahead to grip the other cord and clang the bell. Martha saw Dan fling her young’un over his shoulder as if he was just another sack of coal. Then, he plopped the lanky kid on top of the cowcatcher and re-lit his stinky, curvy pipe. Martha squeezed the daylights out of her son while he blubbered, “I got a ride on the train, ma! That was my wish and it came true!” With bragging rights, Jon ran off to find Jerod and remind him of the

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zodiac Taurus-the-bull medallion and collect on his brother’s promise. Martha teared up when she expressed thanks to the trainmen. “Marty, you don’t have to thank us. We’re just glad we got to take that boy of yours on a ride. Old 1045 is finishing up here. CPR bought some new engines.” Dan paused to wrap the boy’s mother in a burly embrace, then sighed again… solemnly this time, his voice breaking up. “Boris and I have been assigned to yard duty, Ma’am. This is our last run. Didja know that, Martha?”

Chase Creekside Seniors

542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522

JULY 2017 Calendar of Events -

7:30 - Don Alder 9:00 - Shattered Blue

MUSIC ON THE LAKE

July 2017

Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

10:00 - FIREWORKS!

tuesdays in july & August at 7pm July 4 - Devon Coyote July 11 - Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce July 18 - The Jeremy Kneeshaw Trio July 25 - Reflections of Bob Seger

CANADA DAY

CORNSTOCK

August 12

Aug 8 - Andrea Smith Band

Admission by donation

Aug 29 - The Mike Hilliard Band Free admission

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

11 Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

13 Guys & Gals12 Wood Carving Exercise 9 am 9 am Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm Crib 7 pm

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

17 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

18 Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

Guys & Gals19 Wood Carving 20 Exercise 9 am 9 am Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Crib 7 pm Jam Session 7 pm

Exercise 9 am Crib 11 am

Guys & Gals24 23 Exercise 8:30 am

25 Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

27 Guys & Gals26 Wood Carving Exercise 9 am 9 am Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm Crib 7 pm

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

6:00 - Suzi Rawn & Jon Treichel 7:30 - Jeremy Kneeshaw Band 9:00 - DJ Brownie Girl

Aug 22 - The Bees and the Bare Bones

Guys & Gals 5 Wood Carving6 9 am Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Crib 7 pm Jam Session 7 pm

4:30 - Seal Skull Hammer

Aug 1 - Lydia Hol/Hanne Kah Aug 15 - Brad Saunders

3:00 - Sleepless Nights

All Performances at

Chase Memorial Beach

Schedules & Event Details at

ChaseFestival.ca

3 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

10 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Guys & Gals31 Exercise 8:30 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Aug 1 - An Evening with Janis Joplin Tickets: 416-902-9931 2

3 Table Tennis 1-3 pm

10 Table Tennis 1-3 pm

17 Table Tennis 1-3 pm

23 30

Table Tennis 1-3 pm

Table Tennis31 1-3 pm

THURSDAY

11 Arts & Crafts Drop In 10-2 pm Bring a lunch

18 Arts & Crafts Drop In 10-2 pm Bring a lunch

25 Arts & Crafts Drop In 10-2 pm Bring a lunch

5 Bridge 7 pm

12 Bridge 7 pm

Squilax/Anglemont SATURDAY

19 Bridge 7 pm

26 Bridge 7 pm

20 Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm Bingo 6 pm

27 Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS 4 - 8 pm

Drop in Cribbage Table Tennis 10 am 1-3 pm Bingo 6 pm

Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm

Lakeview Centre FRIDAY

Aug 5 - Roy Orbison & Elvis Presley Tribute Show Tickets: 250-517-8365

Arts & Crafts Drop In 10-2 pm Bring a lunch

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8 Rise & Shine Breakfast 8 - 11 am

Table Tennis 10 am

28 Table Tennis 10 am

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Box 1552 — 31 Hudson Ave. NE Pinantan Lake Country Fair planned for Aug. 27 Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

JULY 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Bingo: ...............................................................Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental: .......................................................... Dave 250-833-0902 Better at Home: .............................................Wysteria 250-253-2749 Computer Class: ................................................. Darcy 250-463-4555 Tuesday Art Group: ............................................. Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church: ............................................ Gloria 250-832-8058 Mount Ida Painters: ........................................... Olena 250-803-9688

Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

Drop-In Pool Monday through Friday 10 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 4 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Painting Group11 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Painting Group18 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

CANADA DAY1 Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group25 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Spiritualist Church 30 10:30 am - 1 pm

Mt. Ida Painters31 9 am - 2 pm

Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

29 Bingo

Potluck Dinner 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

320A Second Ave. NE

Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm TUESDAY

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The Pinantan East Paul Lake Community Association is once again organizing a country fair. This one-day event is set to take place on August 27 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thus far they have confirmed entertainment by Dave Coalmine along with Jump & Jax’ Bouncy Castle and mechanical bull. The Pinantan Horse Club is arranging to do a demo. The association is still seeking individuals and organizations interested in doing demonstrations and signing up as vendors. There is room for up to forty vendors this year and tables are only $20. All spots are outdoors and vendors must supply

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their own tables. Keep in mind it is a cash only day as well as there is no cell service. Proceeds from the fair will go towards ensuring

Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C. Phone: 250-675-5358

President: Ralph Lutes 250-675-5485 Hall Bookings: H. Skulmoski 250-675-2126

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that First Responder’s Kit’s are full as well as assist with training. Organizers will be holding a 50/50 draw and a raffle and are still looking for items to raffle off. Anyone interested in donating to or sponsoring this event is encouraged to call for more information. The cookshack will be offering burgers, hotdogs, pop, etc. For people who would like to do demos or be a vendor, please contact Charity at ngw2004@gmail.com. For any questions, please call Autumn at 250-5732073. To see photos from last year’s fair visit the Pinantan Country Fair Facebook page.

Dave Coalmine to perform.

Sorrento Drop-In Society

Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm

JULY 2017 Calendar of Events MONDAY

Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

FRIDAY

Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm

THURSDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 CANADA DAY

CANADA DAY 2

Office Closed

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Monday 10 Morning Market Caregiver Support Group 10 am

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Caregiver Support Group 10 am Monday Morning Market31

Foot Care (by appt. only)

MONDAY

Church Group 9 am

Day Away

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm

AA Discussion Group 8 pm

3 Rock Club 7 pm AA Discussion Group 8 pm

Day Away

WEDNESDAY

Church Group 9 am

Day Away Good Food Box Pick Up Board Mtg 1 pm

Day Away

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm

Church Group 9 am

AA Discussion Group 8 pm

23 Church Group 9 am Church Group 30 9 am

24 AA Discussion Group 8 pm

AA Discussion 31 Group 8 pm

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm 25

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm

Carving 9 am Pool 1 pm

12 Carving 9 am Pool 1 pm 19 Carving 9 am Pool 1 pm 26 Carving 9 am Pool 1 pm

Revelstoke Seniors

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 10 AM-2 PM RAINBOW CAFE RE-OPENS SEPT. 5

TUESDAY

Day Away

Foot Care (by appt. only)

JULY 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Day Away

Foot Care (by appt. only)

23 Monday Morning Market 24 30

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Monday Morning Market

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Quilting 10 am - 3 pm 20

Quilting 10 am - 3 pm 27

Quilting 10 am - 3 pm

14 Older Age Exercise 10 am

21 Older Age Exercise 10 am

28 Older Age Exercise 10 am

Older Age Exercise 10 am

Phone: 250-837-9456 www.revelstokeseniors.ca

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5thaveseniors.org

THURSDAY

Quilting 10 am - 3 pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

CANADA DAY

3 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

10 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

23 30

Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Summer Hours Office Open 10-2 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 am 24 Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am31 Crib 1:30 pm

4 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

11 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

18 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

25 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

5 Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am

12 Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am

19 Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am

26 Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am

6 Table Tennis 2pm Social Bridge 1 pm Crib 7 pm

13 Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Crib 7 pm

15 Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm

Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm

27 Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm

Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm

Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm

20 Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm

Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm

28 Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm

4 5 Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Senior Exercise 9 am 10 am

7 Carpet Bowling6 9 am Senior Exercise Coffee Drop In 10 am 9:30 am Crib 1 pm

11 12 Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Senior Exercise 9 am 10 am

13 14 Carpet Bowling 9 am Senior Exercise Coffee Drop In 10 am 9:30 am Crib 1 pm

18 19 Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Senior Exercise 9 am 10 am

20 21 Carpet Bowling 9 am Senior Exercise Coffee Drop In 10 am 9:30 am Crib 1 pm

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm 9

16 Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm

Genealogy23 Workshop 1-4 pm Genealogy30 Workshop 1-4 pm

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm 17

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm

24 25 26 Bingo 1 pm Billiards 9 am Bridge 7 pm Carpet Bowling Senior Exercise 9 am Bingo 1 pm31 10 am Bridge 7 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am Coffee Drop In 9:30 am Crib 1 pm

Senior Exercise 10 am

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Canada and 55+ BC Games celebrate milestones Submitted by Linda Haas While we’re proud to celebrate Canada’s 150 years of growth into the fine country we enjoy today, the 55+ folks in British Columbia are proud to celebrate thirty years of growth in sporting activities. The first BC Seniors Games were held in Vernon in June, 1988. Six hundred and fifty participants competed in 16 sports. This year, upwards of 3500 participants will compete in 27 sports. If you want to take part in these historic Games, but are unable to participate, the host committee needs about 1200 volunteers. There are so many ways to help out, you are bound to find your niche. Phone 250-306-0718 or email volunteer@ vernonplus55games2017.com for more info.

Although we are celebrating longevity of our nation and our Games, we must mourn the passing on June 9 of one of Zone 8’s most popular hockey players, Randy Loshuk. Randy was registered in 65+ Hockey but collapsed and died playing a game in the sport he loved. His team, his sport and Zone 8 will miss this fine competitor. Our condolences to his family and friends. BC Horse Council has recently added some classes to those previously listed. If you want to alter your Sport Form, please contact Heather Sinclair immediately. Check out the schedule at hcbc.ca and go to the “competitions” drop down menu and look up 55+ BC Games. Participants may register for more than one equestrian discipline; however, divisions may be running concurrently in multiple arenas, so

Recipes of the Month

Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”

Barriere & District Seniors Society SUNDAY

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TUESDAY

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm 10

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm

Mix ingredients together. Pour over chicken. Bake at 350°F for 1 1/4 hours. Baste every 15 minutes.

Orange Fruit Cake 1/2 c butter or margarine 1 c brown sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 orange 1 c raisins, chopped 1 c sour milk 1 1/2 tsp soda 2 c flour, sifted

In a mixing bowl cream margarine and sugar. Add beaten egg. Mix well. Alternate the milk and flour, to which the soda has been added. Add the grated rind and juice of the orange along with the chopped raisins. Pour batter into a greased 8” x 8” pan.

Yield: 12 - 16 servings

Banana Loaf 1/2 c butter or margarine 1 c sugar 2 eggs (beaten) 3 tbsp sour milk 1 tsp baking soda 3 bananas mashed 2 c flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 c chopped walnuts

In a mixing bowl, beat together margarine, sugar and beaten eggs. Add the sour milk and mix well. Combine flour, soda and salt. Set aside. Mash the bananas one at a time and add to the creamed mixture. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add the chopped walnuts. Pour batter into a greased 10” x 6” loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (I80°C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Yield: 16 servings Hint: 3 bananas mashed, yields approximately 1 cup. Use bananas that are beginning to turn brown.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm

3 or 4 lbs chicken cut up 1/2 c margarine melted 1/2 c honey 1/4 c prepared mustard 1 tsp salt 1 tsp curry powder

Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0

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Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4431 Barriere Town Road

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A trio of sweetness

Honey Baked Chicken

cross entry will be limited to a maximum of two discipline divisions. Zone 8 registration closes on June 29. If you plan to register at the last minute, Heather must receive your forms and fees by then. Please contact her at 250-6824121 or heather55plus@gmail.com to make sure she will be home to receive your package. Last, but certainly not least, is a celebration for our oldest and perhaps bravest Zone 8 participant, Bill Falconer, who will enter the 100m dash, discus, javelin and shotput, at the impressive age of 97. Bill, you inspire us all! There are no general meetings in July or August. Training and conditioning continue in all sports and recreational activities. Enjoy the summer; have fun, stay active, and keep healthy!

Adult Support24 9:30 am to 1 pm

Adult Support31 9:30 am to 1 pm

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Adult Support 5 9:30 am to 1 pm Canasta, Pool & Fun Cards 1:30 pm

13 Adult Support12 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm 18 Adult Support19 Whole Health20 Footcare 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Carpet Bowling Pool & 9:30 am 9:30 am Fun Cards Concert 7 pm Happy Hour 6 pm 1:30 pm 25 Adult Support26 27 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Whole Health Footcare 28

Evergreen Acres (unless otherwise noted)

JULY 2017 Calendar of Events MONDAY

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Clearwater Seniors’ Activities SUNDAY

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Phone: 250-674-8185

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

CANADA DAY

2 Bingo 5-9 pm Elks Hall

Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

10 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

16 3rd Sunday Social 12:30 Wells Gray Inn

17 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

Giant Crib Legion 1023 am M&M Lunch Wells Gray Inn 12:30 pm

24 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling 31 1-3 pm

5 Crib 1pm Legion

11 12 Seniors’ Crib 1pm Legion Luncheon Music & 10:30 am Refreshments @ Elks Hall 1 pm 18 Bunco 1:30 pm Seniors Drop-in Centre

Crib 1pm Legion

7 8 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry BBQ Dinner 5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion

13 14 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet 1-3 pm @ Strawberry Writer’s Circle Moose 9 am 2 pm Library Darts 7 pm Legion 20 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

26 Crib 1pm Legion

6 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

15 Meat Draw @ Legion 1 - 3 pm

21 22 Hike: Meet BBQ Dinner 5 pm @ Strawberry Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion

27 28 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet @ Strawberry 1-3 pm Moose 9 am Book Club Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library

Hours: 9am-7pm EVErYDaY

Proud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 101 - 365 Murtle Crescent • Clearwater • (250) 674-2213

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Exercise 8:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm

Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am

26 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm

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Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am 31 Exercise 9:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

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4 5 Open League Bowling 9 am - noon 10 am - 2 pm Games Morning

6 Open 9 am - noon Carpet Curling 9 am

11 12 Open 9 am - noon 13 Open Carpet Curling League Bowling Open 9 am - noon 9 am - noon 9 am 10 am - 2 pm General Games Morning Meeting 1 pm 17

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14 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

18 19 Open League Bowling 9 am - noon 10 am - 2 pm Games Morning

Open 20 9 am - noon Carpet Curling 9 am

21 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

25 26 Open League Bowling 9 am - noon 10 am - 2 pm 30 Open 9 am - noon 31 Games Morning

Open 27 9 am - noon Carpet Curling 9 am

28 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

24 Pot Luck 23 Open 9 am - noon 5 pm

Merritt Senior Centre

THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168 1675 Tutill Court • Ed Collins, President

JULY 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

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HALL CLOSED FOR JULY MAINTENANCE 2

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SUDOKU

Crib Tournament Closed until 6 pm 1 pm WHY Bingo 6 pm

48 43

CANADA DAY

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37 41

Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall

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2 Crib Tournament 1 pm

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Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334

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A L A M R BE EDG FA S I M A G DS AOV LI D EONPE A S U CN ATP M O A ONN E EH D VE E N SO S ET N S T S T I R V I R E E D OW L B E Y

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July 2017

SCC summer schedule at Desert Gardens Yoga will be continuing throughout the summer with the exception of the Monday Chair Yoga Class. Note also that for the months of July and August we will be closed on Mondays (July 3 to and including August 28). We will be celebrating Canada Day on June 29 at 5 p.m. For $11.00 join us for a BBQ type dinner and an evening

Submitted by Penny Ouchi It’s hard to believe that we are already into summer. Along with that comes some changes to our monthly calendar. Please take a moment to check out which programs will continue throughout the summer and which ones will be taking a break. Chair Fitness and Chair

celebrating the wonderful place we live. Please call in advance and reserve a spot 250-372-5110. We will also be closing our Centre on Friday, June 30, 2017 in recognition of Canada Day. Our usual Tuesday and Thursday night dinners at 5 p.m. will be

Seniors’ Community Centre (SCC) at Desert Gardens JULY 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

EVERY MONDAY 3 Coffee Club 10 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

EVERY TUESDAY 4 Chair Fitness 9:30 am Coffee Club 10 am Weightwatchers 11:30 am Grape Vine 12 pm Bridge 1 pm DG Dinner Party 5 pm Table Tennis 7 pm

Kiwanis Club 11:45 am every Tuesday except July 4 (being held elsewhere)

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm Lounge Open 12 pm -30 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm

10 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

17 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

Lounge Open24 2 pm - 7 pm Lounge Open31 2 pm - 11 pm See note above

LOUNGE OPEN 2-11 PM • BAR-B-QUE $10 • TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BAR

4 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

11 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

18 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

25 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

5 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Euchre 5pm

12 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Euchre 5pm

19 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Euchre 5pm

26 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Euchre 5pm

Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm

Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Al Weldon $10pp

Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Strange Brew $10pp

Lounge Open21 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Home Brew $10pp Lounge Open28 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Dan Damron $10pp

Continued from page 15 Ms. Gilbert’s appointment follows a lengthy selection process that started about two years ago with more 15 than 30 applications for the position. Executive Director Kathy Humphreys said of the process, “We were very impressed by the extremely high quality of applicants and the interest in the position from Canadian and international conductors. Our new Music Director has everything we were looking for in 22 a leader to elevate the Kamloops Symphony to new artistic heights.” Dina Gilbert will lead the KSO as they begin their 2017-2018 season this fall. Season subscription packages are available from Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483, or in person at 1025 Lorne Street.

CANADA DAY 1 Lounge Open 12 pm - 11 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm Beef, Bun & Beverage $7 Live Music & Dance Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10am 7:30 - 11 pm Euchre 1:30 pm $10 at the door

4 Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm

CLOSED

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3L9 info@csikamloops.ca • 778-470-6000 THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 1

BINGO! Join us every Tuesday night Doors open at 4 pm • Games start at 6:10 pm Dinner menu changes weekly!

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

9A - 1800 Tranquille Road

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SATURDAY

JULY 31

CANADA DAY

Lounge Open 2pm - 7 pm

Office: 250-374-1742

FRIDAY

Process began 2 years ago

Brock Activity Centre

425 Lansdowne St.

Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2

MILITARY POLICE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS VISIT

LOUNGE OPEN 12-11 PM • MEAT DRAW 2:30 PM BEEF, BUN & BEVERAGE $7 • LIVE MUSIC & DANCE

THURSDAY

JULY 1

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

EVERY FRIDAY 7 Weightwatchers 9 am Coffee Club 10 am TGIF 10 am Chair Yoga 11 am Cribbage 1pm

MONDAY

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

EVERY THURSDAY 6 Toastmasters 7 am Chair Fitness 9:30 Coffee Club 10 am Gamblers Anon 11 am Grape Vine 12 pm Table Tennis 12:30 pm SCC Dinner 13 Party 5 pm Toastmasters 7 pm

JULY 2017 Calendar of Events -

SUNDAY

FRIDAY

Office Hours: 1 pm to - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Submitted by Shirley Lunan

It was really nice weather on the long weekend for a change. Hope everyone had a good time camping. SATURDAY Have a great July 1. The gift shop will be closed on 1 Friday, June 30 and all Mondays in July and August as the centre is closed. So come on down and have a coffee, lunch, or dinner Tuesday and Thursday nights. CANADA DAY It would be great to see you.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52

and plan to attend this fun filled day with entertainment and food galore. Let’s celebrate our Canada! Have a wonderful month and we hope you will join us soon at Desert Gardens for some fun and socializing. We will be setting some tables and chairs outside for that sunny morning coffee. Come check it out. Everyone is welcome.

Desert Gardens Ladies’ Auxiliary

Phone: 250-372-5110 • Fax: 250-372-3429 Email: desertgardens@hotmail.com

THURSDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY5 Coffee Club 10 am Chair Yoga 11 am Scrabble 1 pm Two Toonie Tea 2:30 pm

take place on Saturday, September 9. This year’s theme is Celebrating Canada’s 150th. Everyone is invited to enter an exhibit of their choice for judging. Some ideas are baking or canning, fancywork, floral creations, fruits and vegetables from your garden, art, woodwork, Lego creations and quilting to name a few. Mark your calendar

540 Seymour Street, Kamloops V2C 2G9

Oasis Cafe: **Open Tues - Fri: 8:30 am until 1 pm Dinners on Tues & Thurs 5pm

Centre Hours: Tues-Fri: 9am - 4pm **Closed Mondays for July & August Weddings & private functions: Anytime!

continuing throughout the summer. Menus for the month are available at the front reception desk, feel free to drop by and pick one up. Make your reservation early by calling 250-372-5110. It’s time once again to mark your calendar for our Annual Fall Fair. This family fun event will

11 Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm

Chair Fitness 10am Euchre 1:30 pm

Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm

Sunday Night Dance 23 24 Chair Fitness 10am 7:30 - 11 pm Euchre 1:30 pm $10 at the door 30 Chair Fitness 10am 31 Euchre 1:30 pm

Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm

5 Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Cribbage 1 pm

Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Cribbage 1 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am Bridge 1 pm Whist 1 pm

CANADA DAY

Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Canasta 1 pm

14 Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Canasta 1 pm

15 TVASC Dance 7:30 - 11:30 pm

Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Canasta 1 pm

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North Shore Community Centre news Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger The North Shore Community Centre would like to wish everyone a very Happy Canada Day. We hope that you will enjoy all the special activities around the 150th anniversary of Canada. The Centre will be closed every Friday at noon for July and August and we will be closed all day on Monday, July 3 for the Canada Day weekend. There are a few activities continuing at the Centre through the summer such as Fitness Fun for Seniors, Warren’s Yoga, Zumba and Zumba Gold with Laurie, Carpet Bowling, Cribbage and the Ukulele Group. Please check the July calendar for dates and times. The Maple Room is open all summer so please come on over for

Thank you for your loyalty.

Here’s an example of a fairy garden. coffee, tea or a nice cold beverage. We are always looking for volunteers and would love to show you around the Centre anytime. If you are thinking of renting a table for the Fall Antiques and Collectibles Sale in October, please call or drop by for an

Photo: JustAHobbyMommy/iStock

application. Gardening is in full swing now and a fun activity with children is to put together a fairy or dinosaur container garden. You can find many ideas on the internet or gardening books from the library. The dollar store or yard

Phone: 250-376-4777 • Fax: 250-376-4792 E-mail: nsccs@shaw.ca 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

sales are a good source for finding all those special ornaments to decorate the garden with. Just call us at 250376-4777 if you have an event you would like to hold at the North Shore Community Centre. 452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops V2B 8M6

North Shore Community Centre SUNDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3 CENTRE CLOSED

4 Fitness Fun for Seniors 1:15 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm

Easy Yoga 10 am Fitness Fun for Seniors Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm 1:15 pm Zumba 6:15 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm

Easy Yoga 10 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

23 30

Footcare 9 am 5 Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Srs Chair Massage 2pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm Ukulele Lesson 6:45 pm

Footcare 9 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm

Footcare 9 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Srs Chair Massage 2pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm

25 26 Easy Yoga 10 am24 Footcare 9 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Fitness Fun for Seniors Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Zumba 6:15 pm 1:15 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Ukulele Group Easy Yoga 10 am 31 1:30 pm Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

6 Diabetic Clinic 9 am Yoga 10:30 am Cribbage 1 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 am Yoga 10:30 am Cribbage 1 pm

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Hair by Loreen 9 am Yoga 5:30 pm

Weightwatchers 8 am

22 Weightwatchers 8 am

Hair by Loreen 9 am Yoga 5:30 pm

Suites Now Available 29

Weightwatchers 8 am

Hair by Loreen 9 am Yoga 5:30 pm

Seniors Healthy Living • Questions about your medications? • Having trouble remembering to take your medications? • Do you know what compounded medications are?

PERSONALIZED & PROFESSIONAL DENTURE SERVICE • Complete Dentures • Repairs • Dentures Over Implants • Partial Dentures

Weightwatchers 8 am

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Hair by Loreen 9 am Yoga 5:30 pm

A Proud Tradition of Denture Crafts

Two great locations to serve you better!

(Formerly Goessman Denture Clinic)

1 CANADA DAY Weightwatchers 8 am

THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE IS CLOSED AT NOON EVERY FRIDAY

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Give us a call or drop by our pharmacy and see for yourself how we may be able to help.

ONE-BEDROOM UNITS

• Apartment living for seniors • Beautiful gardens (790 square feet & up) now available for purchase • Walking distance starting at $179,000 to North Shore shopping • One block from McArthur Island • Within the same for more information or complex as the to book an appointment North Shore Community Centre #307-730 Cottonwood Ave. & the Moose Lodge Kamloops, BC V2B 8M6 • Suites for purchase (life-lease) nkshca@shaw.ca • SAFER (wait list)

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Freely given; freely received Spiritual Thought Rev. David Schumacher An elderly man, after living most of his life as an alcoholic, was led to Christ by his next door neighbour. After a time,

the few friends he had left started wondering what it was that had change him so irrevocably. One of them finally got the nerve to ask him. They were walking outside, just along the river. Reaching down, the old man picked up a little worm and placed it on a pile of leaves. Then, taking out a book of matches, he touched a match to the leaves and they both watched

them smolder and burst into flame. As the flames worked their way towards the center where the worm lay, the elderly gentleman suddenly snatched the worm out of harm’s way. Holding the worm gently in his hand, he gave this testimony to the grace of God. “I am... that worm! That’s what our God is all about – grace! Freely given; freely received.

ONLINE-MEDICAL CLINIC NO DOCTOR? NO PROBLEM. TALK TO US! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

Come in and register for our new online medical clinic For more information, call CLINIC 250.434.4441 PHARMACY 250.376.9991

NORTH SHORE PHARMACY #4 - 517 TRANQUILLE ROAD, KAMLOOPS, BC V2B 3H3

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The Apostle Paul puts it like this: “God said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) That’s what God wants to offer you – grace. “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good home, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) Gilbert and Sullivan could take a simple sheet of paper, write a song on it, and make it worth millions of dollars. That’s creative genius. John Pierpont Morgan would sign his name to a piece of paper and make it worth millions of dollars. That’s capital. A wood carver can take a piece of wood having little or no value and shape it into something of great value. That’s art. God can take a worthless, sinful, pride filled life, wash it in the blood of Jesus, and make it a blessing to humanity. That’s grace. Freely given; freely received.

Events & initiatives Continued from page 3 Kamloops has so many incredible events and initiatives. From opening a more accessible trail in upper Sahali to welcoming elementary schools and answering their questions at City Hall to celebrating National Indigenous Day, I value the opportunity to appreciate the diversity and excellence of what goes on in Kamloops. It’s been a time of great learning and hopefully growth for me. I am so thankful to council for giving me this opportunity to serve the community in a slightly different way over the summer.

July 2017

Church Directory

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sat & Sun Liturgies Saturday 7 pm Sunday 8:30 am 11:30 am, 6 pm

COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong!

Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday School 11:45 am

Please check out our website for any upcoming events

250-554-1611 www.kamsa.ca

Confession Times Saturday 4-5 pm Sunday 5:30-6 pm Wed 5:15-5:35 pm 1st Friday of the month 5:30-6 pm

Weekday Masses Monday 7 pm Tuesday 7 am Wednesday 9 am Thursday 7 am Friday 9 am Saturday 8 am

255 Nicola Street • 250-372-2581

United ChUrChes of Canada

Kamloops United Church

www.kamloopsunited.ca 421 St. Paul St. • Sundays 10 am Rev. Bruce Comrie

Mt. Paul United Church

www.mtpauluc.ca 140 Laburnum St. • Sundays 10:30 am Rev. LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Church

www.plurahillsunited.com 2090 Pacific Way • Sundays 10 am

Service Directory  Professional Organizing  Estate Liquidation  Downsizing & Moving Experts  Companionship & NonMedical Home Services  Hoarding/Chronic Program Disorganization Canadian Franchises Available | *A division of Everything Organized Ventures Inc.

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Footcare Nurse 250.554.4500

Keeping your feet healthy one step at a time

Laura 250-376-6607

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Aberdeen Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at 9-A 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH Thrift Seller is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 146 Victoria St. We welcome you to come shop, donate or volunteer. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meets the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250554-2455. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on the weekends we have our meat draws on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Brock Central Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Centre for Seniors, 9-A 1800 Tranquille Rd. Call 250-371-0115. Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer info can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333. Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250377-0055. You can also visit kamloopscanadians.ca. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. There is parking in the back. Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ash. westen@gmail.com. Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and good-company. Free

parking. Call 250-5790228, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917. Diabetes Support: There are two support groups in Kamloops. RiverBend (760 Mayfair St), last Tuesday/ mo., ph: 778-470-8316 for details; and, Hamlets (3255 Overlander Dr.), first Monday/mo. (except July & Aug.), ph: 250-579-5707 for details. Open to all and features monthly speakers. Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4-6 p.m. Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs? Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505. Kamloops Bridge Club meets at Heritage House every Monday at 7 p.m. A game for 0 to 49 points and an open game. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for 0-299 points players. Every Thursday at 7 p.m., at Cottonwood, games for 0 - 199 points players and open game. Coffee, tea and goodies are available. Our club holds workshops and lessons. Starting Jan. 5, a beginner course at Heritage House. For more information email Brenda at bmathews@tru.ca. Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. Call Linda at 778-470-8236. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-5734632. Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays,

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Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, Riverside Park. New members always welcome. Free parking for members. No special equipment needed. New teams are drawn each day. There are two games and coffee each day. The group runs all year. Call Kay at 250-376-0917, Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-554-3233 FMI. Kamloops Kidney Support Group will meet the on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. This is an informal, nonmedical group which will welcome drop-ins who have kidney issues or know someone who does. The purpose of the group is to provide peer contacts for those wishing to talk about their concerns or just have coffee with a group who understands what you’re going through. Since the group is in its initial stage, the place, day and time will be open for discussion so please contact Edna at 250-376-6361 if you are interested but can’t make the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Any patients who wish to attend but are unable to fit the outing into their budget should call Edna as well. FMI call Dorothy at 250-573-2988.

meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum. Contact 250-314-1021.

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group also offers a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates of meetings, location and

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices on Monday evenings (except holidays), 7:30 p.m. at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. New members with playing experience are invited to drop by and join the band, having fun with music. For more information, please call Terry Phillips at 250374-1606. Kamloops Stamp Club

Kamloops United Church Thrift Store has come home to 421 St. Paul Street. Contact number: 250-372-3020. We are located in a brand new addition to the church. McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Free parking,

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free instruction and free use of bowls for first years. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm. For more information or to make arrangements for instruction, call Brenda Clark at 250-579-5775. North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-376-2924 (leave message). Meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. New members welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larubekam1947@ gmail.com. It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out for yourselves. Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Bruce Clary at 250-554-5177 or visit kamloopsriverside lawnbowling club.com.

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