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MISSION SENIORS A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors
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Riding free
hen the roads are dry and there isn’t a threat of rain lingering, Geoff Oram likes to get on his bike and just ride. The 65-year-old Mission resident has been cycling for 27 years and he still enjoys every minute. He also rides competitively and is proud when he can compete against racers 20 years his junior. “It’s good-natured stuff,” he says. Geoff has always been involved with fitness. He started out as a long-distance runner, and trained in martial arts for close to seven years before buying his first mountain bike. “I wanted to do some more cardio.” Geoff enjoyed the mountain bike, but didn’t feel it was fast enough, and soon switched to a road bike. In no time, Geoff was as comfortable on his bike seat as he was on his couch. He rides about 200 km some days. “I ride everywhere,” says Geoff, who lives at Luther Place on Seventh Avenue. He rides up Mount Seymour and pedals to Manning Park, Geoff Oram cycles up and down Mission’s hills almost daily. but his favourite route is to the camaraderie of the biking Phoenix Velo. top of Mount Baker, which he community and the There are beginner groups does several times a year. Geoff also enjoys local trips to encouragement riders give each and it’s easy to build up your other. endurance. Deroche for coffee. Geoff says it’s easy to get “It’s way easier on the joints “I like the freedom and the involved in the sport and than running.” speed (of being on a bike),” he encourages anyone interested to For more information, visit says. “You feel marvelous.” contact the local riding group phoenixvelo.ca. He also enjoys the
Veteran cyclist enjoys the challenges of the road at 65
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Mission Better at Home is recruiting volunteer drivers to help seniors get to medical appointments and the grocery store. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle with proof of insurance, and are in good health. You will be reimbursed for mileage. Volunteers are required to consent to a criminal record check. Mission Better at Home is a program run by Mission Community Services Society, to provide nonmedical services to assist seniors with simple day-to-day tasks to help them continue to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to the community. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Laura at 604-826-3634 or e-mail volunteer@ missioncommunityservices.com. Mission Seniors Living 55 Plus is published by the Mission Record and is dedicated to our seniors. We welcome story submissions and photos. Submissions can be e-mailed to Gordon Dainard at gdainard333@gmail.com. For advertising opportunities call Crystal at 604-851-4444. If you’ve missed an issue, visit www.missioncityrecord.com and click on e-Editions.
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