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Automobile fans got an eyeful, as seen through the windscreen of a 1919 Ford Model T, at the 2014 Oak Bay Collector Car Festival held on Oak Bay Avenue Aug. 10. See more photos of the event on pages A18 and A19. Laura Lavin/News staff
Monterey revamp to wrap with a surprise Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
August is an opportune time for revamping the recreation centre on Monterey Avenue. This month the activity site for those 50-plus will see a little more than the usual fresh coat of paint. The Fern Café, Garden Court, Bamboo Room, Pine Room and computer room will get vast upgrades in the name of “improving the experience for adults in the
community” says the centre’s co-ordinator. for those improvement projects, deciding what projects move forward. “Summer tends to be our The café and court quietest time, so it makes “People taking underwent flooring the most sense in terms of participation numbers and the courses or having replacement last week. While café is closed, the coffee least disruption,” said Lesley meetings can hear the express is still open to pick up Cobus. There are some extra each other better.” sandwiches and coffees. “The other floor was end “special projects” this - lesley Cobus of life and starting to show year. The Oak Bay Seniors considerable signs of wear,” Activities Association works Cobus said. “With safety being No. 1, it was in partnership with Monterey Recreation time to get a new floor.” Centre and Recreation Oak Bay to plan
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Acoustic panels were installed in the Bamboo and Pine rooms last week, said Cobus, who’s had a crash course in acoustics this summer. “It’s so wonderful for our members. They help our members with hearing impairment. People taking courses or having meetings can hear each other better,” she said. Please see: Work to make ‘improved experience,’ Page A2
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