Vol. 17, Issue 210
“Dedicated to Excellence”
June 2018
GF Strong Resource Fair May 3, 2018 (Article p. 4)
Coquitlam SR Annual Lunch May 4, 2018 (Article p. 4)
Vol. 17, Issue 210
June 2018
AQUA BLAST STROKE RECOVERER’s Review Mailing Address: #105 - 1717 Adanac Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 4Y9 Canada Published every month, if possible. Contributions are always welcome. The articles should be in, not later than day 25th day of every month. Disclaimer: The views expressed in Stroke Recoverer’s Review newsletter: articles, submissions and spotlights are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of this newsletter or the editor of Stroke Recoverer’s Review. Editor reserves the right at any time to make changes as it deems necessary. It is the purpose of this periodical to share a variety of viewpoints mostly from stroke survivors June 2018 Karel Ley Deb Chow Heather Perovich Jose Suganob
Production of SRR Jose Suganob
Inside this issue:
Aqua BLAST
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Happenings Around Us…
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GF Strong Resource Fair Coquitlam Annual Lunch
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Jokes
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DID YOU KNOW?
British Columbia’s Chief Dan George once pointed out that from the earliest times to the present, European depictions of Natives with bows and arrows have been inaccurate. Natives hunted with their bows held horizontally, while Europeans held
them vertically. The newcomers’ egos obviously interfered with their eyesight because paintings consistently show Natives holding the bow in the European fashion.
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Happenings Around Us…
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ART of STORYTELLING
You’re at a house party with some friends. Your eye catches a beautiful woman. But, she’s captivated by someone else. He seems magnetic. Everyone in the room is listening to him. Why? Delta Stroke Recovery Society Speech Language Pathology Therapist
Later on in the evening, you see him with her. You think: “How did he get her?” Have you ever been in this scenario?
Delta Stroke Recovery Society: Every Tuesday is a busy Tuesday at Delta Stroke Recovery Society! From speech language pathology to stacking shoulder massages, we’re got it all. Join us any Tuesday at 11 am, and make us partners in your stroke recovery journey. —Delta Stroke Recovery Society 693 53rd St. Delta, BC 604-721-8571 BLAST DINNER
Stroke Survivors, Caregivers, and Friends! Come, join us for dinner! July 15th, 2018 (Sun)Dinner starts at 5:00 pm Trocadero’s 2411 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC (North of Broadway & Nanaimo St.)
Some guys, regardless of how they look or their lack of style—excel socially.
begins with the narrator. It is plausible to assume you have to have a great personality as it will speak volumes on your behalf. Personality is defined as the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character.
The personality traits that makes a storyteller attractive are:
Having confidence
Being articulate
Sense of humour
Passion
Sociable
Why is this?
Intelligent
The answer? Storytelling.
Creative
A good storyteller has the ability to captivate his audience. He can communicate everything they want to feel based solely upon how the narrative is delivered. He is one who knows his audience and lay of the land. The person telling the story ultimately understand how he would like the story to end. What does a good storyteller look like?
Maybe he’s clean shaven? Does he favor cuffed jeans and a ggreat pair of brogue boots or a well fitting suit with great fabric that lays perfectly across the shoulders and chest? Truthfully, there is no hard and fast rule about a storyteller that can make them easily distinguishable by looks alone. You can dress up or down to convey a specific sentiment, but that, of course, is not the whole story.
Storytelling is an art and it first
At the end of the day—no one remember what you said, they remember how you them feel... JOE SHUSTER—SUPERMAN…
Joe Shuster, Superman’s Canadian creator, had sold control of his superhero to an American comic book publisher. If you think that’s awful, read on. The selling price was $130! Some years later, Shuster sued the company—unsuccessfully. By 1975, the man who had thought up Superman’s X-ray vision was nearly blind. And, he was destitute. American media giant Warner Communication, by then owner of the rights to Superman’s image, learned of Joe Shuster great hardship. They granted the hero’s originator a stipend a stipend of $20,000 annually, which he collected until he died in 1992, at the age of 78... Page 3
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BLAST Went to GF Strong Resource Fair...May 3rd, 2018
GF Strong Resource Fair.. This was the busiest fair I’ve been to. We had people at our table pretty much from start to finish. Thanks to Blair Clarke, Michael Doucette, Rob Slinger, and Karel Ley for coming out. I’m sure having more people made the difference. Time passed quickly.
I talked to a lot people but one guy, I think his name was Rob from Stevenson would really benefit in joining us at BLAST. Hopefully, he’ll join Karel’s group and we don’t lose track of him. He’s Aphasic, 4 years post stroke. I gave him info for Aphasia Camp, too. —Deb Chow, BLAST
Good thing Rob S. took a photo. deb@turtletalk.ca 604-253-8665 after 11 am I totally spaced it. MODC had the table beside us. What a surprise to see Keith manning it. All the way from Toronto! That would I love Turtle Parties—Deb… be lot of turtle banks. Especially when I see so many BLAST has no labour costs and people from BLAST. It really does goes to extreme measures to be create a special bond. If we could there. Karel L. risk her life by only convey the benefit and need for almost blacking out in the more activities. Seasoned strokes Massey tunnel, just to come and could do so much more for each support BLAST. Hope, you other at a much lower cost. don’t mind me sharing Karel but it is something that can happen to anyone.
Turtles beyond therapy don’t need the huge labour of specialized programs. At, some point, it’s not about In the morning, she had an eye recovery. We just need to live the exam and drops put in. She happy and healthiest we can with our thought, it was okay to drive individual circumstances. after a couple hours and it At Coquitlam Annual Lunch 2018, would have been, if not for the the meal was delicious! What a great tunnel. Her eyes needed to ad- facility! I loved the song choice of just from the bright sunny day Bob Collins. I surprised myself and to the dark tunnel, then to stayed in the room for most of it. bright again. Her pupils couldAnnie was presented the Sovereigns n’t react, thus caused the probmedal for Volunteers by the Mayor. lem. Her family, like Key’s are involved in Glad you made it, Karel! Turn- all fundraising and special events. She ing around to go back through has quite a troupe. They also made all the tunnel would have been a the flowers to decorate the room … bad option. again, sorry no photos.
year. I feel bad for Tony Chung. I couldn't get him a direct ride. I asked his work to try individually instead of with group which she was going to do. Meanwhile, Key said she had a ride with Deb Powell. Even better!...had it happened. That’s it for me and transportation. Even though, I started a week ahead, it was problematic. Their trend seems to be ‘Dart, Skyrain, ‘Dart to cover that distance. In the end, in my opinion, it would be better to book individual rides. The words ‘group booking’ seems to flip a switch. They sure have flipped my switch. Lyall has taken over the HandyDart job. He booked his own. Timing was perfect with direct route. Heather started out at 8:15 am, she can tell her own story... —Deb
Heather P. story…
Coquitlam, it was a great luncheon. The lunch was super good, the entertainment was lots of fun & great songs. Some danced & we were singing along, too. Door prizes were won by quite a few people. It was great to socialize with everyone, too. I’m sure everyone enjoyed themselves. Yes, Debbie C. you were moving to the beat & singing. Glad you can be a part of something you couldn’t join in before. Nice to see Annie getting recognized for many years of service volunteering for strokers. First time taking the HandyDart. Was a bit nervous going on the Skytrain. Thank you, Debbie, for suggesting to try the HandyDart. So, Later, we went to Kim’s Ex- Our 13 people ended up with 5 no glad I did. It worked out. press for Vietnamese food. shows. Somehow, Ollie got lost. —Heather P. Concerned because she goes every Page 4
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JOKES A SECOND OPINION... jokeonli
As I child, I always had a fear of someone is under the bed at night. So, I went to a shrink and told him , “I’ve got problem, every time I go to bed, I think, there’s somebody under it. I’m scared. I think, I’m going crazy.” “Just put yourself in my hands for one year,” said the shrink, “Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears.” “How much do you charge?” “One hundred fifty dollars per visit,” replied the doctor. “I’ll sleep on it,” I said. Six months later, the doctor met me on the street. “Why didn’t you come to see me about those fears you were having?” he asked. “Well, $150 a visit, three times a week for a year, is $23,400. A bartender cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought a new pickup truck.” “Is that so, and how, may I ask did a bartender cure you?” “He told me to cut the legs off the bed, ain’t nobody under there now.” —It’s always better to get a second opinion… —joke shared by ?Karel Ley Delta Stroke Recovery Delta, BC
One day, Bill didn’t show up. Sam didn’t think much about it and figured maybe he had a cold or something. But, after Bill hadn’t shown up for a week or so, Sam really got worried. However, since the only time they ever got together was at the park. Sam didn’t know where Bill lived, so, he was unable to find out what had happened to him. A month had passed, and Sam figured he had seen the last of Bill, but one day, Sam approached the park and — lo and behold! —there sat Bill! Sam was very excited and happy to see him and told him so. Then, he said, “For crying out loud, Bill, what in the world happened to you?” Bill replied, “I have been in jail.” “Jail?” cried Sam, “What in the world for?” “Well,” Bill said, “You know Sue, that cute little blonde waitress at the coffee shop where I sometimes go?” “Yeah,” said Sam, “I remember her. What about her?” “Well, one day she filed rape charges against me; and, at 90 years old, I was so proud that when I got into court, I pledged ‘guilty’ and the damn judge gave me 30 days for ‘perjury.’”
TWO ELDERLY FRIENDS...Jokeonli
ADVICE...jokeonli
Bill and Sam, two elderly friends, met in the park everyday to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels and discussed world problems.
A farmer goes to a livestock dealer and buy an anvil, a bucket, two chickens, and a goose. The farmer looks at his purchases and says, “Damn,
I WALKED here. How am I gonna carry all this home?” The livestock dealer said, “Why don’t you put the anvil in the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?” “Hey, thanks!” the farmer said, and off he went. While walking home, he met a little old lady, who told him she was lost. She asked, “Can you tell me how to get to 1515 Mockingbird Lane?” The farmer said, “Well, as a matter of fact, I live just down the road from there. Let’s take my shortcut out and go down this alley. We’ll be there in no time.” The little old lady said, “I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won’t hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and ravish me?” The farmer said, “Holy smokes, lady! I am carrying a bucket, an anvil, two chickens and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?” She replied, “Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the anvil on top of the bucket… and I’ll hold the chickens.” He...He...He...
“Laugh at least once a day!”
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