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Tatoos aren’t just for the young anymore

• Hamerrin’ Hank Mallon • City Salutes Seniors Week

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Tattoos over 60 Seniors are proving tattoos aren’t just trendy for young people CHARMEAD SCHELLA SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Linda Cole’s son, Randy Fox, was 17 when she noticed his tattoo for the first time as he was hurrying from his bedroom to the bathroom for a shower.

Linda was mortified to the core upon the realization that her son had stained his skin forever with ink.

“It was every mother’s fear coming true—I gave him considerable grief,” Linda says. “I told him that motorcycles, firearms, and tattoos all go hand-in-hand; only bikers get tattooed. I was absolutely horrified.”

Now, at 65 years old, Linda’s opinions about body art are changing.

Her views are taking such a turn she now sports two tattoos of her own, and is in the planning stages of a third.

Linda attributes her change in perspective partially to the evolving socially acceptable nature of body art.

“I could see people’s ideas about tattoos changing,” Linda explains.

“My husband’s best friend got a tattoo for his 65th birthday and he had always been opposed to them, too.

“That really surprised me and made me stop and think.”

Linda says that her age, acquired

“I could see people’s ideas about tattoos changing.”

CHARMEAD SCHELLA/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Linda Cole and her daughter-in-law Shelley, owner of Five-Star Tattoo, bond over ink.

wisdom, and confidence all play a role in her current attitude toward body art. She was married and out of her parent’s house by 17 years old, so responsibilities were bestowed upon her early in life.

“Other people’s opinions of me mattered a lot more then than they do now,” she says. “I don’t have to justify myself to anyone anymore.”

Over a decade ago, Linda’s son,

Randy, met and married Shelley, one of the Island’s foremost tattoo artists and owner of Port Alberni’s Five-Star Tattoo. Shelley designed and applied both of Linda’s tattoos, the first one on Mother’s Day six years ago.

The influx of seniors getting inked is not specific to only Linda. A fair percentage of Five-Star’s present clientele is over 55 years old.

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Ink stays meaningful FROM / 3 “It’s actually a bit shocking to see how many older people are getting tattoos,” says Randy, who helps in the day-to-day operation of Shelley’s studio.

“People book appointments saying that they have been thinking about getting a tattoo for the last 20 years, but always thought that it was the badass thing to do.”

Shelley better understands the shift.

“It’s because they are now allowed to.”

Linda agrees with her daughter-in-law.

“I wasn’t a flower child in the ’60s,” she says.

“But, I am a flower child now that I am in my 60s—I have less responsibility to other people and don’t need to justify myself —I am an

adult.”

Linda said that she could not have imagined being tattooed by anyone other than Shelley, with whom she shares a close relationship.

Shelley has also tattooed her own parents.

Linda’s first tattoo, the Mother’s Day butterfly and small flowers, was a family outing for the Coles.

Linda’s sister, 54 years old at the time, and her niece, then in her 50s, all got inked at Five-Star Tattoo that day, too.

Linda says that the imprint reminds her of her sister and niece, as well as her daughter-in-law—a permanent keepsake of their togetherness and love.

‘Tattoos change in style over time, just like fashion,” Shelley says.

“But what remains constant is the meaning for the one wearing it.”

“I wasn’t a flower child in the ’60s.

But I am a flower child now that I’m in my 60s.”

CHARMEAD SCHELLA/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Linda Cole has a pair of tattoos, including this depiction of a flower and butterfly.

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Celebrating seniors Port Alberni mayor John Douglas, centre, joins member of the Sunshine Club in announcing Seniors Week in the city. “Seniors are a very important part of our community,” says Douglas. “We want to build the infrastructure so we can have a growing and vital seniors’ component in the community.”

OTTAWA—The Government of Canada is seeking applications for projects to help seniors lead and participate in social activities and contribute to their communities.

This call for proposals under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) was launched in early May by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).

“Through initiatives such as the NHSP, we help seniors stay active and encourage them to continue to participate in the social and economic life of Canada,” Finley said.

NHSP funding enables seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others and helps communities increase their capacity to address local issues. Eligible recipients can receive up to $25,000 per year.

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Hammerin’ Hank going strong CHARMEAD SCHELLA SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Seventy years after he first picked up a guitar, Hank Mallon, 83, is still hammering away at it. He proudly leads a pack of gifted, skilled musicians that all bear his name.

Hank first discovered country music as a boy growing up in Hilversom, Holland, during the Second World War. He listened to a homemade crystal radio that he snuck under his bedcovers to navigate in the protection of night. He was instantly mesmerized.

“I heard Cool Clear Waters by Sons of the Pioneers and that was it,” he says. “I fell in love with country.”

Hank is best known for his dexterous guitar handling, but the first instrument he played was actually a harmonica.

“I had the measles and was confined to my crib,” CHARMEAD SCHELLA/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Hank remembers. “My cousin stood in the doorway Hank Mallon is a plucky musician still plying his passion decades after he of my bedroom not wanting to come any closer, and first picked up a guitar. threw a mouth organ into the crib. I picked it up and started playing.”

After the war, Hank moved to Canada with his family. (although he has converted it to fit an amplifier). Although He was 19 years old.

Hank owns eight guitars, his Gibson is like an extension of For Hank’s 20th birthday his mother gave him a 1948 his body, he says.

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Seniors Connections June 2012 FROM / 6 Together with his two brothers, Tony and Bill, Hank landed a job with MacMillan Bloedel’s Great Central Lake Camp Saw Mill. The brothers all shared a love of music and began performing at work in their downtime.

The Mallon Trio quickly became a favourite at the camp’s Saturday night socials, performing three-part vocal harmonies, with Hank on guitar.

“Even then, in the beginning,” Hank says, “I would go into a different world when I would play.”

Once the new mills were built in Port Alberni, the Mallon Trio moved into town, started new jobs and families, and eventually disbanded.

Mallon family gatherings continued on with the delightful, harmonious music, though. Hank soon married his wife, Lorna (Nelson), bringing her into the raucous fold.

Fifty-nine years into their marriage, Hank calls his partnership with Lorna a team. At his local gigs playing Westhaven, Fir Park and Abbeyfield seniors’ facilities and beyond, Lorna accompanies every outing without fail.

“Lorna always helps me set up and take down,” Hank says. “One of the venues bills me as Hank and The Boss

CHARMEAD SCHELLA/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Hank Mallon, centre, jams with grandson Carson, left, and son Mike at Char’s Landing.

on their events calendar.”

Hank and Lorna have three children of their own: John, Mike, and Jane.

All three possess the magical Mallon musical gift, but only Mike has gone on to wield it like an axe. Mike has been playing with the Malloomba Boogie Band for the past 22 years, and, more recently, with Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners.

Hank’s grandson Carson—Mike’s son

—is a member of the Recliners, too.

Hank not only plays guitars, he also makes them. Presently, he is building guitars for both of his sons and for grandson, Carson.

On March 3, Hank, Mike, and Carson played together at a concert hosted

by Char’s Landing in Uptown. Three generations of Mallon rocked Port Alberni for a standing-room only show.

“I’m a very lucky man.”

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This year “We are very proud of not only our affiliation with the marks the 25th Abbeyfield movement in anniversary Canada and internationally,” but it is also says Dietrich. the beginning All Abbeyfields are of Abbeyfield independently run by SUBMITTED PHOTO Canada Week. non-profit societies, and Abbeyfield resident Kay Green visits with Gabrielle Staddon, left, subscribe to the philosophy “Abbeyfield and Mackenzie Boudreau of the 1st South Port Guides.

Week is an that elderly people have MARLENE opportunity important roles to play in DIETRICH to celebrate the success the late Terry Whyte, opened its doors the lives of their families, friends, and we have had in alleviating loneliness to the first residents on Aug. 26, 2002, community, she says. and providing support for seniors becoming the largest Abbeyfield in “We strive to provide a place in Canada,” says Elizabeth Power, Canada. Today, there are 21 residents. that is respectful and stimulating, president of Abbeyfield Houses Society A progressive and active board of companionable, convenient and of Canada. directors has worked diligently for attractive for those who share this Abbeyfield Port Alberni, founded by almost 10 years to provide a pleasant home.”

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Salute to seniors Parks and Rec, Sunshine Club offer week of activities for seniors Following are a selection of listings for Seniors’ Week.

For a complete listing, look for the Sunshine Club’s “Seniors’ Week” newsletter at Echo Centre.

Please remember if you picked up a ticket for any of the Seniors’ Week events and then have to cancel, please return your ticket to Echo Centre or call the Sunshine Club office at 250720-2505 so it can be given to someone on the waiting list.

Sunday, June 3 Lions’ Club Free Pancake and Sausage Breakfast – for seniors 65+. 9:00 am or 10:30 am in the Cedar Rooms at Echo Centre to kick off

Seniors’ Week. The tickets are free. Limit of 150 people for each sitting.

Orchestra and Chorus Society Recital – open to the general public 2:30 pm at Echo Centre. School aged children will be performing on piano, violin, voice and guitar pieces. This is a FREE concert open to the public. No tickets e required.

Refreshments served.

Monday, June 4 Fire Safety with Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Randy Thoen at Echo Centre – ages 50+, 9:30 – 11:00 am Randy will provide invaluable information answer specific questions

Randy will draw names for prizes during this session.

Tickets are free but limited to 20.

Introduction to Tai Chi at Echo Centre – for ages 50+, 10:00 – 10:45 am at Echo Centre. Barb Gaetz will lead this free drop-0in session.

Please wear comfortable clothing and slippers or stocking feet.

Adult Swim at Echo Aquatic Centre – for ages 55+, 11:30 – 1:00 pm for Adult Swim Session & 1:00 – 3:00 pm for Adult Lanes/ Everyone Welcome If you are 55+ pick up your free pass for each day (Monday – Friday) from the Sunshine Club office.

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55+ 12:00 – 12:45 pm Join us for some adapted (gentle) aquatic exercise.

A free Seniors’ Week ticket for adults ages 55+ is available each day (Monday – Friday).

Tickets available in the Sunshine Club office.

Cribbage Tournament at Echo Centre – for ages 50+, 12:45 pm The cost to register is $4.00 per team and both partner’s names are needed when registering. A maximum of 40 teams (80 people) are able to sign up at the Sunshine Club office at Echo Centre. Six games of crib will be offered and then prizes awarded.Refeshments included.

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Myriad water activities on tap Outrigger Canoeing on Sproat Lake - for ages 50+, 10:30 am The Sproat Lake Canoe Club invites seniors to meet at Victoria Quay at 10:20 am. leaving by carpool by 10:30 to the Old West Bay Hotel and start paddling by 11:00 am.

No experience necessary.

Life jackets and paddles are supplied for everyone. Please phone Vivianne at 250-7246051 or John at 723-5861 if you have any questions.

“Run-away Fashion Follies” at Echo Village – for ages 55+ 1:30 – 3:00 pm The residents and staff of Echo Village invite you to join them in an afternoon of fun and laughter as we reminisce about our “Run-away Fashion Follies”. Participants will enjoy a social time and

refreshments with the residents of Echo Village.

Door prizes are provided.

There are 10 tickets available. Tickets are free and can be picked up at Echo Centre.

Tuesday, June 5 Table Tennis at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 8:45 – 10:45 am All equipment is supplied however, if you do have your own table tennis racquet, you are encouraged to bring it along. Both experienced and beginner players are welcome to join. This is a free event and tickets are not required.

Free Hearing Screening at Beltone Hearing Care Centre – for ages 50+ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please call 250 723-5091 to book your free hearing screening.

Watershed Tour – for ages 55+, 9:00 – 11:00 am Join staff from the City Works Department to view the City’s water infrastructure. You’ll board the van at Echo Centre at 9:00 am. The tour involves some walking, so please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.

Limited to 15 people. Please pick up your free ticket from Echo Centre.

Floor Curling at Glenwood Centre - for ages 50+, 9:30 am — 12:00 pm Experienced floor curlers will be in attendance to give instruction and show you how to play. Pre-registration is not necessary, just drop-in to Glenwood Centre Coffee, tea and goodies will be

provided afterwards free.

Woodworking at the Old Arena – for ages 50+ 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Volunteers of the Sunshine Club Woodwork Shop (located in the old arena invite you to bring along your own wood and work on a project.

The drop in fee is free.

Carpet Bowling at Echo Centre – for ages 50+, 1 – 3 pm Drop by Echo Centre on Tuesday at 1:00 pm to try out carpet bowling. The cost is free and all equipment is supplied.

Cribbage Tournament sponsored by the Legion #293 – for seniors 55+, 12:30 pm The Royal Canadian Legion No. 293 (located at 4680 Victoria Quay) Eight games of crib will be played

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“Price Is Right” at Fir Park Village – for ages 55+, 1 – 2:30 pm You’re the next contestant on the “Price is Right”!

The staff and residents at Fir Park Village invite you to join them for fun and laughter as they play the “Price is Right”. Participants will enjoy refreshments with the residents of Fir Park Village. Ten tickets available. Tickets are free and can be picked up at Echo Centre.

The Country Kitchen Open House 1:00 – 4:00 pm Juanita and Kelly invite you to The Country Kitchen

to enjoy samples of their homemade meals. All their meals and food are prepared on site. The Country Kitchen is located at 4712 Ires Rd and their phone number is 778-421-4712. A map to their business can be picked up at the Sunshine Club Office.

Tea at Abbeyfield – for ages 55+ 2:00 pm You are invited for afternoon tea and a tour of Abbeyfield. There are 20 tickets available. Pick up your free ticket from Echo Centre.

Wednesday, June 6 Dragon Boat Paddling - for ages 50+, 9:00 am Come out to Sproat Lake to experience dragon boat paddling. All equipment

supplied compliments of the West Coast Dragon Boat Society. If you don’t want to paddle, but would like to go in the dragon boat with the group for a “ride” you are most welcome to do that as well.

If you need transportation to the West Bay, please contact Donna James at 250 723-6865. Sign up in the Sunshine Club at Echo Centre or phone 250-720-2505.

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Table Games at Echo Centre - for ages 50+ 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon The Sunshine Club Table Games group welcomes you to enjoy table games – including card games Rummy 500, Euchre or Phase 10 or a game of Scrabble.

Disc Golf at Echo Centre, 10:00 am Disc Golf is a fun way to

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Check out tables in lobby at Echo Centre Port Alberni Fire Department Table at Echo Centre Lobby 11:00 – 3:00 pm Introduction to Chair Fit at Echo Centre – for any adult ages 16+ 1:00 – 2:00 pm This exercise program is suitable for those with physical limitations or mobility issues. This is a free, drop in “try it” session.

Tickets are not required.

Please wear comfortable clothing and slippers or stocking feet.

P.A. Train Station – everyone welcome 1:00 – 4:00 pm Ride the rails on the hand pump car, visit the new “old trucks”, and enjoy the display in the Truck Depot of the Station. No fee or tickets are required, but you are allowed to leave a small

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The Industrial Heritage Centre (Old Arena) – everyone welcome 1:00 – 4:00 pm Check up on the current restoration projects and see the vintage trucks and equipment that has already been restored by Industrial Heritage Society volunteers.

They will be there to answer your questions and show you around.

Sunshine Club Special Events Program at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 1:00 pm Entertainment provided by the John Paul II Catholic School, Sunshine Club Cloggers and Centennial Belles. Tickets are fre, 300 tickets available at the Sunshine Club office.

Refreshments served.

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Centre – for ages 50+ 7:00 – 9:00 pm All equipment is supplied however, if you do have your own table tennis racquet, you are encouraged to bring it along. Both experienced and beginner players are welcome to join. This is a free event and tickets are not required - just drop by the Cedar Centre Room at Echo.

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One ticket per person for seniors 65+ is available to put in the raffle box at the Sunshine Club office at Echo Centre. The draw will take place at this Special Events program on June 6, so make sure you put your name in the raffle box before 12:00 noon on June 6.

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Floor curling club demos at Glenwood screening.

Outrigger Canoeing on Sproat Lake – for ages 50+, 9:00 am The Sproat Lake Canoe Club invites seniors to try out a paddle an outrigger canoe. Our group meets at Victoria Quay at 8:50 am.

Car pool leaves the Quay by 9:00. We drive out to the Old West Bay Hotel and start paddling by 9:30 am.

No experience necessary.

Life jackets and paddles are supplied for everyone.

Please phone Vivianne at 250-724-6051 or John at 7235861 if you require more information.

Floor Curling at Glenwood Centre - for ages 50+ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Experienced floor curlers will be in attendance to give instruction and show you how to play. Pre-registration is not necessary, just drop-in to Glenwood Centre Coffee, tea and goodies will be provided afterwards free.

Woodworking at the Old Arena – for ages 50+, 10:00 – noon Volunteers of the Sunshine Club Woodwork Shop (located in the old arena invite you to bring along your own wood and work on a project. The drop-in fee is free.

Heritage Place Tour and Afternoon Tea – for ages 50+, 12:45 pm

“Heritage Place” (located behind Echo Village) invites seniors to come to Heritage Place for a tour, enjoy an afternoon tea and a social visit with the tenants. There are 15 tickets available for this event.

Lawn Bowling – everyone and all ages welcome (ages 10 & up), 1:00 pm The Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Club (located in Echo Park behind Echo Centre) invites you to drop in for free lawn bowling lessons and a chance to try out this enjoyable sport.

Coaching will start at 1:00 pm.

Bowling equipment is provided; no tickets are required. Please wear flat soled shoes – no heels are permitted on the lawn bowling greens.

Feel free to take this opportunity to enjoy this experience with a grandchild (ages 10 & up) and learn together.

Whist at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 1:00 – 3:00 pm The Sunshine Club Whist Group will be putting on a special drop in whist program at Echo Centre on Thursday. Please arrive starting at 12:30 pm so everyone is set and ready to start at 1:00 pm. There will be 12 hands of whist played and participants are asked

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Scotia Bank Seniors Appreciation Day – for ages 59+ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Coffee, tea and treats will be available in the lobby of the bank from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm in salute of Seniors’ Week.

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Banks offer advice, treats, draws between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Bank of Montreal (Third Ave Branch) – Financial Advice & CHIP Mortgage Advisor - ages 60+ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm The Bank of Montreal on Third Avenue will have Kees Hendricks on site to provide you with information on CHIP Mortgages. Also our Financial Planner, Lori Lavallee-Philion will be available to offer free financial advice.

TD Canada Trust Seniors Appreciation Day - for seniors 60+ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Seniors are invited to drop by the bank for a complimentary coffee and cookies from 10 am – 4 pm on Friday.

Royal Bank of Canada Seniors Appreciation Day –

for ages 60+ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm RBC will be hosting Seniors Appreciation Day on Friday June 8. Drop by the bank for complimentary coffee and cake.

Table Tennis at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 10:00 am – noon All equipment is supplied however, if you do have your own table tennis racquet, you are encouraged to bring it along with you. Both experienced and beginner players are welcome to join.

This is a free event and tickets are not required.

Pottery Open House at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Drop in to the Craftroom downstairs at Echo Centre (in the back of the building) to try your hand at pottery.

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There will be Sunshine Club members working on their own clay creations. You are welcome to watch what they are doing, or members will help you create your own hand-built project or give you instruction on using the pottery wheel.

Coastal Community Credit Union Seniors Appreciation Day – for seniors 59+ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Coastal Community Credit Union on Fourth Avenue is celebrating seniors today!

They invite seniors to drop by and enjoy complimentary coffee and goodies from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Rainbow Gardens “Seniors Prom” – for ages 50+ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Rainbow Gardens residents and staff invite seniors to get dressed up in formal attire and enjoy a wonderful evening at the “Senior Prom”. There will be a live band and guests will enjoy a dance and professional photos. During the night a participant will be crowned king and queen of the prom and food, drinks.

Saturday, June 9 Bank of Montreal – Tsahaheh Branch – for seniors 55+

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9:30 am – 4:30 pm The Bank of Montreal on Sproat Lake Highway will be having a Seniors Appreciation Day and will be offering complimentary coffee and cookies for all seniors visiting their branch on Saturday, June 9 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Hike with the Sunshine Club Hikers – for ages 50+, 10 am Do you enjoy fresh air, exercise and conversation?

If so, we invite you to join the Sunshine Club Hikers on Saturday, June 9 for a hike around Dry Creek above 10th Avenue. We meet at Echo Centre, Museum side at 10:00 am.Please sign up at the Sunshine Club Office by phoning 250-720-2505.

Appropriate hiking shoes and possibly a walking stick are recommended and bring a bagged lunch.

Centennial Fashion Show at Rollin Art Centre – everyone welcome, 1:00 pm Enjoy a wonderful afternoon at the Rollin Art Centre, as they host a Centennial Fashion Show, celebrating fashions from 1912. The fashion show will take place outside on the terrace with a tea reception to follow in the gallery.

Tickets are being sold at the Rollin Art Centre for $10 each.

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