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Alberni District Co-op Serving the Alberni Valley since 1928 The Co-op has been made a strong local business, by members working with members and saving money by purchasing fuel together.

Members saved 5 cents per litre in 2013

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HOW DO OUR MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM THEIR MEMBERSHIP SERVICE! ✓ Co-op’s positive customer service ✓ Co-op’s 2 convenient facilities for its members ✓ Co-op’s friendly staff and members too! ✓ Co-op’s both locations offer “We Serve”petroleum service for members/customers ✓ Co-op’s locations regularly include upgrades to serve our members better ✓ Co-op’s popular, first touchless car-wash in Port Alberni, is a handy “quick clean” ✓ Co-op’s self-serve 24/7 petroleum card lock with fleet rates serves large companies ✓ Co-op delivers home heating fuel ✓ Co-op’s certified employees serve your propane exchange/fill needs ✓ Co-op tight charge account policy ensures our members only business integrity

SAVINGS! ✓ Co-op’s competitive pricing ✓ Co-op’s 2% discount for paying early ✓ Co-op’s patronage returned 5¢ per litre of purchase amounts back to member in 2012 ✓ Co-op’s 2010 patronage in Port Alberni will return $849,052 in 2011 to members ✓ Co-op’s membership is only $10 for a lifetime of benefits ✓ Co-op’s gift cards can be used for $10 lifetime memberships or purchases ✓ Co-op’s self-serve 24/7 petroleum cardlock with fleet rates serves large companies ✓ Co-op’s certified employees serve your propane exchange/fill needs ✓ Co-op’s tight charge account policy ensures our members enjoy business integrity

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✓ Co-op’s members enjoy a huge annual party & prizes for the whole family ✓ Co-op’s annual bursary program supports the educational community ✓ Co-op’s educational programs offer employee placement in Canadian business ✓ Co-op’s student opportunities for summer camps ✓ Co-op’s Tour de Rock support wins accolades for our community ✓ Co-op’s staff represents...full & part time employement in Port Alberni ✓ Co-op’s staff is in Port Alberni, who shop & spend their pay cheques at home ✓ Co-op’s staff volunteer in Port Alberni ✓ Co-op’s profits stay in Port Alberni ✓ Co-op’s practice of supporting non-profit organizations in our community ✓ Co-op’s policy is returning profits to members ✓ Co-op’s member/ownership/gives you a Port Alberni Co-op voting right ✓ Co-op tight charge account policy ensures our members only business integrity

✓ Co-op’s piping hot coffee & cold drink specials are the talk of the town ✓ Co-op’s C-store has w-a-y more than local eggs and butter.

HOME HEATING! ✓ Co-op offers home heating service and extends to the West Coast ✓ Co-op’s 2% senior discount for home heating ✓ Co-op’s Furnace Protection Plans benefit its members ✓ Co-op’s Furnace Repair Service benefit its members

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Valley celebrates Seniors' Week • June 1–7 If you're 50 and over, the Alberni Valley is the place to be from June 1–7, as the community celebrates its senior population.

What is a senior, you may ask? The answer is under much debate: many consider 50 to be the new 40, "Freedom 55" is a popular retirement slogan, you can start collecting your Old Age Pension at 65 (or is that now 67? The rules are changing so fast), it's hard to keep up.

Just like you'll find it's hard to keep up with those who define themselves as seniors.

Within these pages, you'll find a selection of the activities available throughout the community during Seniors Week.

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Mayor John Douglas, fourth from left, joins Karen Freethy from Parks, Recreation and Heritage, third from left, and members of the Echo Sunshine Club in declaring June 1–7 Seniors Week in the Alberni Valley. Myriad activities are taking place throughout the week.

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“Fun begins at 50”

If you’re 50+, check out the many different programs and services available through the Echo Sunshine Club. There are over 50 different activities to choose from. Pick up a copy of the monthly newsletter at Echo Centre or call 250 720-­2505 for more info.

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Salute to seniors 29th annual event salutes, serves, supports seniors in Port Alberni 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. If you cannot make an event, please consider returning your ticket to the office so someone else can have the opportunity.

Sunday, June 1 Lion’s Club Free Pancake and Sausage Breakfast – for seniors 65+ 9:00 am or 10:30 am

Enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast provided by the Lion’s Club in the Cedar Rooms at Echo Centre to kick off Seniors’ Week.

Tickets are free and are

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available at Echo Centre.

There are two times to choose from: 9:00 am or 10:30 am. Please specify which sitting you want to go to when you pick up your ticket. There is a limit of 100 people for each sitting.

All seniors 65 and better are welcome to attend!

Monday, June 2

Sunshine Club Spring Raffle

Tickets available until noon on Wednesday, June 4.

The Sunshine Club Quilting Group has put together a basket again this year, full of goodies.

Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased in the Sunshine Club office, located in the Echo Centre lobby.

This raffle is open to everyone and the proceeds will go to the Echo Sunshine Club.

The winner will be drawn on June 4.

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Seniors in Port Alberni are about to get busy, and they’re inviting others of their ilk to join in during Seniors Week, June 1–7.

Following is a selection of the special events and activities planned during Seniors’ Week. We also have a handy “at a glance” calendar on page 6.

Please note: many of the events require you to pick up tickets at Echo Centre.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Sunshine Club office in Echo Centre.

The office is open Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Friday from

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Never bored with board games Free Hearing screening at NexGen Hearing – for ages 50+ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free hearing screening for seniors at NexGen Hearing. Participants will receive hearing evaluations and consultations at no charge, with no obligation to purchase.

Free appointments are available from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please phone 778 4210277 to book.

Introduction to Tai Chi at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 10:00 – 10:45 am You are welcome to attend the Tai Chi class at Echo Centre to try out some of the moves and feel the benefits of these slow, stretching exercises.

Volunteer instructor Barb

Gaetz will lead you through the class. This is a drop-in “try it� session and tickets are not required. Please wear comfortable clothing and slippers or stocking feet.

Table Games at Echo Centre - for ages 50+ 10:00 am - Noon The Sunshine Club Table Games group welcomes you to drop in to Echo Centre to enjoy some table games – including card games Rummy 500, Euchre or Phase 10 or a game of Scrabble. If you don’t know how to play any of these games, volunteers will be there to help teach you.

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 Take a dip in the pool, swim lengths, work out in the weight room or relax in the Sauna and Whirlpool at the Aquatic Centre.

If you are 55+ pick up your free pass for each day (Monday – Friday) from the Sunshine Club office.

Gentle Aquafit at Echo Aquatic Centre – for ages 55+ 12:00 – 12:45 pm Join us for some adapted (gentle) aquatic exercise which is great for improving strength, flexibility and your cardiovascular system.

Water drastically reduces stress on your joints.

A free Seniors’ Week ticket for adults ages 55+

is available each day of the week.

Tickets available in the Sunshine Club office.

Cribbage Tournament at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 12:45 pm Directors of the Sunshine Club Cribbage Tournament are organizing a special Seniors’ Week Cribbage Tournament on Monday, June 2 at Echo Centre.

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 played and then prizes will be awarded at the end of the six games, once the results are calculated.

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Seniors' Week at a glance: SUNDAY, JUNE 1

◆ Lions’ Club Free Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: 9:00 am or 10:30 am

MONDAY, JUNE 2 ◆ Free Hearing Screening at NexGen Hearing: 9:00 – 5:00 pm ◆ Tables Games: 10:00 am

◆ Carpet Bowling: 1:00 – 3:00 pm ◆ Lawn Bowling Open House – 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

◆ Whist – 1:00 – 3:00 pm

◆ Table Games: 10:00 am 12:00 Noon

◆ Outrigger Canoeing on Sproat Lake: 10:30 am

◆ Disc Golf: 10:00 am

◆ Table Tennis: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon ◆ Pottery Open House: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ◆ CIBC Seniors Appreciation Day: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm ◆ Live Music at the Jade Restaurant: 5:00 pm ◆ Rainbow Gardens “Seniors’ Prom” – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

◆ Old Time Fun and Games at the Alberni Valley Museum: 2:30 – 4:30 pm

◆ Uptown Merchants Society

◆ Cribbage Tournament: 12:45 pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 ◆ Seniors’ Week Trip: Dinghy Dock Pub in Nanaimo: 10:30 am

◆ Port Alberni Train Station: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 ◆ Hike with the Sunshine Club Hikers: 10:00 am meet at Alberni Valley Museum.

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Get out on the water with outriggers Outrigger Canoeing on Sproat Lake - for ages 50+ 10:30 am

The Sproat Lake Canoe Club invites seniors to try out a paddle in an outrigger canoe. Our group meets at Victoria Quay at 10:20 am.

At that time we organize ourselves so we can car pool and leave the Quay by 10:30 am.

We drive out to the old West Bay Hotel and start paddling by 11:00 am.

You don’t need to have any experience with canoeing to give this a try, so take advantage of this great opportunity to go canoeing on Sproat Lake with some experienced canoeists who will provide instruction, encouragement

and a good time. Lifejackets and paddles are supplied for everyone. Please phone John at 250 723-5861 if you have any questions.

of fun and laughter as we enjoy an afternoon of “Bingo Bonanza”. Tickets are free and can be picked up at Echo Centre.

Heritage Place Tour and Afternoon Tea – for ages 50+; 1:00 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 10 tickets available for t his event. Tickets are free and can be picked up at Echo Centre.

“Bingo Bonanza” 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

Tuesday, June 3

Table Tennis at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 8:45 – 10:45 am

The Sunshine Club Table Tennis players invite you to drop by Echo Centre for a game of table tennis.

All equipment is supplied and all you need to bring is yourself. 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— just drop by the Cedar Room at Echo Centre and give this fun game a try.

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 and travel to the City Works Department to view the automation (telemetry), then head to the China Creek intake, Bainbridge Lake, Bainbridge Pumphouse and Cowichan Reservoirs.

The tour involves some walking, so please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.

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Floor curling 'rocks' at Glenwood our group, work on a project and meet with other people who enjoy woodworking.

The shop will be open from10:00 am - 12:00 noon.

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 Take a dip in the pool, swim lengths, work out in the weight room or relax in the Sauna and Whirlpool at the Aquatic Centre. Adults 55+ can pick up a free pass from the Sunshine Club office.

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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.

Carpet Bowling at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 1:00 - 3:00 pm Drop by Echo Centre to try out carpet bowling. It’s a great indoor sport and Sunshine Club members will be there to teach you how to play. Carpet bowling is a wonderful game of strategy, skill and teamwork. We encourage you to come by and give it a try! There is no better time than during Seniors’ Week. The cost is free and all equipment is supplied.

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The Sunshine Club floor curlers invite you to come out to Glenwood Centre to try this fabulous, fun sport.

The floor curling “rocks” only weigh 2.5 pounds each and no sweeping is involved as in ice curling.

Experienced floor curlers will be in attendance to give instruction and show you how to play. Registration is not necessary, just drop-in to Glenwood Centre and volunteers will be there to give an overview of the game and help set you up.

This is an extremely popular activity with the Sunshine Club and it is a great opportunity to try

floor curling, pick up a few tips from experienced curlers and meet a lot of great people.

Coffee, tea and goodies will be provided afterwards free of charge, compliments of the Floor Curlers.

Woodworking at the Old Arena – for ages 50+ 10:00 – noon If you enjoy woodworking, why not join the volunteers from the Sunshine Club Woodworking Shop and check out their shop, located in the Industrial Heritage Society building.

You will be impressed! Bring along your own wood and work on a project. During Seniors’ Week, the drop-in fee is free. This is a great opportunity to inquire about

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Uptown merchants celebrate seniors Cribbage Tournament sponsored by the Legion #293 – for seniors 55+ 1:00 pm

The Royal Canadian Legion #293 (located at 4680 Victoria Quay) will be hosting a cribbage tournament for all seniors in celebration of Seniors’ Week. Eight games of crib will be played and prizes will be awarded.

There is no cost to play in this tournament and tickets are not required to pick up ahead of time. Just drop in with your partner on Tuesday, June 3 at 12:30 pm at the Legion #293 upstairs hall so there is time to get organized before play starts at 1:00 pm.

For further information

please contact Lettie Higgins at 250 723-2719.

Tea at Abbeyfield – for ages 55+ 1:00 – 3:00 pm You are invited for afternoon tea and socializing with the residents of Abbeyfield.

There will be coffee, tea, tasty goodies and a tour of their home. Participants will have a very enjoyable afternoon. Tickets are free and can be picked up at the Sunshine Club office in Echo Centre. There are 20 tickets available.

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Uptown Merchants Society Celebrates Seniors’ Week On Wednesday, June 4 businesses of the Uptown Merchants Society will be offering special discounts, draws and giveaways.

Make sure you visit uptown to take advantage of this opportunity.

Some stores celebrating our seniors include Steam Punk Café, Starboard Grill, Flandangles, Fox Glove Consignment, Gayle’s Fashions & Fitness, Hone & Strop Barber Co. and more.

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Dragonboating is invigorating, energizing and refreshing. We welcome you to come out to Sproat Lake to experience dragon boat paddling. No equipment is necessary—it will all be supplied free of charge compliments of the West Coast Dragon Boat Society.

When you arrive at Sproat Lake Landing (formerly the West Bay Hotel), you will be provided with the necessary equipment, a “warm up” and instruction so you can join in or ride along with members of the Die-Hard Dragons.

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Delve into Valley's heritage at the Old Arena, located on Ninth Avenue by the 10th Avenue dip. Check up on the current restoration projects and see the vintage trucks and equipment that have already been restored

by Industrial Heritage Society volunteers. They will be there to answer your questions and show you around.

Table Games at Echo Centre - for ages 50+ 10:00 am - Noon

The Sunshine Club Table Games group welcomes you to drop in to Echo Centre to enjoy some table games – including card games Rummy 500, Euchre or Phase 10 or a game of Scrabble. If you don’t know how to play any of these games, volunteers will be there to help teach you.

Sunshine Club Special Events Program at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 1:00 pm

Disc Golf at Echo Centre 10:00 am

Disc Golf is a fun way to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors and the company of others.

Join us on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. We meet in the Lobby of Echo Centre. Anyone can play; both beginners and experienced players are invited. Discs are provided by the Sunshine Club.

Adult Swim at Echo Aquatic Centre – for ages 55+

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Gentle Aquafit at Echo Aquatic Centre – for ages 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.

Port Alberni 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 donation, should you wish.

The Industrial Heritage Centre (Old Arena) – everyone welcome 1:00 – 4:00 pm

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We are thrilled to have them join us.

Following this, participants will enjoy musical entertainment by Marilyn Smith, a local singer who performs a mixture of country, rock and folk songs. Tickets are free and there will be 300 tickets available. Refreshments will be served after the entertainment.

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Take in table tennis morning or evening Table Tennis at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 7:00 – 9:00 pm

If table tennis in the morning doesn’t work for your schedule, why not join us in the evening?

The Sunshine Club table tennis players invite you to drop by for a game. All equipment is supplied. Both experienced and beginner players are welcome to join. This is a free event and tickets are not required.

Drop by the Cedar Rooms at Echo Centre.

Thursday, June 5

Free Hearing Screening at NexGen Hearing – for ages 50+ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free hearing screening for seniors at NexGen Hearing from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Please phone 778-421-0277 to book your free hearing screening.

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

At that time we organize ourselves so we can car pool and leave the Quay by 9:00 am. We drive out to the old West Bay Hotel and start paddling by 9:30 am.

You don’t need to have any experience with canoeing to give this a try, so take advantage of this

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great opportunity to go canoeing on Sproat Lake with some experienced canoeists who will provide instruction, encouragement and a good time. Lifejackets and paddles are supplied for everyone.

Please phone John at 250 723-5861 for more info.

Floor Curling at Glenwood Centre - for ages 50+ 9:30 am - Noon The Sunshine Club floor curlers invite you to come out and try this fabulous, fun sport.

The floor curling “rocks” only weigh 2.5 pounds each and no sweeping is involved as in ice curling.

Pre-registration is not necessary, just drop-in to Glenwood Centre. Coffee,

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“Fire and Fall Prevention” Program with Fire Safety with Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Randy Thoen at Echo Centre – ages 50+ 9:30 – 11:00 am The Fire and Fall Prevention program is designed to prevent injuries among older adults and help them live safely at home.

Randy Thoen, Port Alberni’s Chief Fire Prevention Officer will lead the talk to help keep you and your family safe.

Please register in advance at the Sunshine Club office or call 250 720-2505. (see story on page 13)

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Bring the grandkids along Woodworking at the Old Arena – for ages 50+ 10:00 am – noon

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Volunteers of the Sunshine Club Woodworking Shop invite you to drop in and check out their shop, located in the Industrial Heritage Society building. Bring along your own wood and work on a project.

During Seniors’ Week, the drop-in fee is free.

Carpet Bowling at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Drop by Echo Centre to try out carpet bowling. It’s a great indoor sport and Sunshine Club members will be there to teach you how to play.

Carpet bowling is a game of strategy, skill and teamwork.

The cost is free and all equipment is supplied.

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

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provided free of charge and no tickets are required to participate. 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. Refreshments will be served at 2:30 pm to those taking a lesson.

Old Time Fun and Games at the Alberni Valley Museum 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Join us on Thursday, June 5 and travel back in time and enjoy a special afternoon

with your grandchildren at the Alberni Valley Museum as you take part in some old fashioned activities.

We will be making and tasting butter, bread and ice cream, introduce the young ones to some of the games you played, such as hopscotch, checkers, pick-up sticks and lots more.

◆ SUNSHINE CLUB Office volunteers also offered their assistance. ◆ A SPECIAL thank you goes out to the businesses, groups, organizations, service clubs, schools and media who have participated in this year's Seniors Week.

Friday, June 6

Seniors’ Week Trip – Dinghy Dock Pub in Nanaimo Departure time: 10:30 am. Arrival home: 5:00 pm. Cost: $60.

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Fire and falls the focus of program The “Fire and Fall Prevention” Program, happening Thursday, June 5, was designed by the NFPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help older adults live safely at home for as long as possible.

It is centered around 16 key safety messages—eight fire prevention and eight fall prevention.

This program was developed by experts from national and local safety organizations as well as through focus group testing in high-fire-risk states. It targets a range of older adults and is meant to be of interest to active seniors.

Did you know that seniors

aged 65 and over are twice as likely to be involved in a fire related incident?

And by the age of 75, that risk increases to three times.- and four times by age 85.

Fires and burns are not the only hazards that threaten older citizens.

National statistics show that falls are the leading cause of death from unintentional injury in the home.

Thirty percent of people age 65 and older are involved in falls each year.

By focusing attention on these two serious issues, we can make a measurable improvement in the health and well-being of older

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The Fire and Fall Prevention program is designed to prevent injuries among older adults and help them live safely at home.

Randy Thoen, Port Alberni’s Chief Fire Prevention Officer at the Port Alberni Fire

Department will engage participants and provide information to help keep them and their families safe from fire and falls.

Thoen will allow time for a “question and answer” period and speak to any other topics of interest.

He will provide information on how to keep your home fire safe by planning and eliminating hazards, explain the common causes of fires and what to do when they happen.

Coffee, tea and goodies will be provided.

Please register in advance at the Sunshine Club office or call 250 720-2505.

Registration is free.

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It's prom night at Rainbow Gardens Coastal Community Credit Union Seniors’ Appreciation Day – for seniors 60+ All day during regular hours Coastal Community Credit Union on Fourth Avenue is celebrating seniors today.

Seniors are invited to drop by any time during regular businesses hours on Friday and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and cookies.

Scotia Bank Seniors’ Appreciation Day 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Coffee, tea and cake will be available in the lobby of the bank from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in salute of Seniors’ Week.

Bank of Montreal (3rd Ave Branch) Seniors’ Appreciation Day – ages 60+ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm The Bank of Montreal

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is having a Seniors’ Appreciation Day and will be offering complimentary coffee and cookies for all seniors visiting their branch. Pottery Open House at Echo Centre – for ages 50+ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Drop into the Craf troom at Echo Centre (in the back of the building) to try your hand at pottery. There will be Sunshine Club members working on their own clay creations and available to help you get started.

CIBC Seniors’ Appreciation Day – for ages 60+ 11:00 – 2:00 pm The CIBC Bank is having a Seniors’ Appreciation Day and will be offering complimentary coffee and goodies for all seniors visiting

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dancing and entertainment.

Two lucky participants will even be crowned the king and queen of the prom!

Tickets are free (20 tickets available) and can be picked up in the Sunshine Club office.

Saturday, June 7

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Try your hand at throwing a pot in the Echo craft room.

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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 Adults 55+ can pick up a free pass from the Sunshine Club office.

Live Music at the Jade Restaurant 5:00 pm Plan for a wonderful evening of music and dining on Friday, June 6 at the Jade Restaurant.

Customers will enjoy live music performed by BJ Harper, Diane Dvorak and Coreen Hooper to enhance your dining experience.

Rainbow Gardens “Seniors’ Prom” – for ages 50+ 6:00 – 8:00 pm Rainbow Gardens residents and staff invite seniors to get dressed up and enjoy a wonderful evening at the “Senior Prom”.

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Hike with the Sunshine Club Hikers – for ages 50+ 10:00 am We invite you to join us for fresh air, exercise and good conversation on Saturday, June 7. We meet in front of the Museum at 10:00 am and will carpool to Cameron Lake for a leisurely road walk along the lake down by the cabins.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to join us, please register with the Sunshine Club by phoning 250 720-2505.

Please wear good hiking shoes and bring a bagged lunch.

Hope to see you on Saturday.

Sunday, June 8

Orchestra and Chorus Society Recital – open to the general public Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 pm The Orchestra and Chorus Society will present a youth recital on Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 pm at Echo Centre.

School aged children will be performing piano, violin, voice and guitar pieces for your enjoyment.

This is a free concert open to the public. No tickets are required.

Refreshments will be served after the program.

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Blanket full of love SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Laura Archambault, a resident at Echo Village, spent four years knitting up 44 brightly coloured squares for a special project. What is remarkable about her story is she started this project—a Blankets for Canada lap blanket—when she was 90 years old.

Earlier this spring Archambault completed her squares, and Gail Morton volunteered to assemble the blanket before it was sent on.

Blankets for Canada is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that accepts knitted or crocheted squares, assembles them and delivers finished blankets to those who cannot afford to purchase warmth for themselves.

Now 94, Archambault had the opportunity to cosy up in her finished blanket before Morton mailed it off.

For more information on the nationwide project, go online to www. blankets4canada.ca. editor@albernivalleynews.com

Laura Archambault, a resident at Echo Village, adds some love to her Blankets for Canada project, which took her four years to complete.

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