Special Features - As We Age October 2015

asweage∙ October/November 2015

A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors

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Remembering the sacrifice made by members of the Candian military is paramount, which is why proud local veteran Bruce Smith has become an advocate for the Royal Canadian Legion.

Bruce in the 1960’s holding his young son, wearing the uniform he was so proud of.

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Bruce Smith has always had a love of history.

He was born in 1942, and that interest first developed as a child growing up in Vancouver during the Second World War. He collected comic books depicting stories of wartime adventures, where superheroes such as Captain America fought Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

Smith’s father was a private with the Royal Canadian Army and, as such, was stationed in England for a short time and all over Canada.

Smith was 19 and his wife-to-be Joyce was 14 when they first met in the early 1960s, and she had several uncles who were in the service.

So it was only natural that Smith yearned to be part of that experience – he wanted to become a “rifle man” – and set out to join the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Vancouver.

He was so intent on this endeavour that he made five attempts to be accepted, but problems with his eyes resulted in him being repeatedly rejected. Then, on his sixth try in 1967, he got in by mistake.

He was ecstatic, but the thrill was short-lived – three months into his military training, the lieutenant-colonel called him into his office and pronounced that the mistake had been discovered.

Smith then accepted a transfer into the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps, an administrative corps of the Canadian Army. He earned $1 an hour as a supply technician, a job he performed for three years and which led to visits to the Fort Lewis

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Smith went on to work a variety of jobs over the years, including at a cartage and warehousing company and as a typewriter technician, but his love for the military never waned.

Five years ago, he became a proud member of the Mission branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and now serves with the colour party (which takes part in open ceremonies such as Remembrance Day) and the honour party (which is primarily involved in funerals).

He also serves as the Legion liaison with the 521 Aurora Air Cadet League and is actively involved in the annual poppy campaign, helping to raise money for sports programs, education bursaries, veterans’ needs, and more.

The public is invited to take a poppy pin in exchange for a donation. Smith is among the volunteers who stand outside key locations in the community to offer the pins prior to Remembrance Day, and it’s a task he thoroughly enjoys.

“I love talking to people …. I hear lots of stories on what people did or where they served,” he said.

Legion involvement is a family affair. Smith’s son Kevin, daughter Tammy and her husband Drew are all associate members.

He wishes that more people would become involved, particularly as legion membership wanes as older members pass away. Smith says there is much personal satisfaction to be gained from helping others.

“I take great pride in it,” he said.

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asweage∙ Lawn bowling moves indoors in winter months for Mission club

Carpet bowling is offered Tuesday through Friday in the fall and winter months at the Mission Lawn Bowling clubhouse on Hurd Street.

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Elsie (left) and Irma are long time carpet bowlers in Mission.

Both live alone and enjoy the fellowship and the challenge of the sport.

In the fall and winter, lawn bowling comes inside.

The Mission Lawn Bowling Club, at 7560 Hurd St., has an active group of seniors who enjoy the companionship and the spirit of carpet bowling.

It is fun and easy to learn. The object of the game is simply to roll the bowl as close to the jack (or target ball) as possible.

The bowl is not a perfect sphere, allowing it to curve towards the jack.

The bowls fit comfortably in your hand and no special clothing or shoes are required. All equipment is supplied by the club.

Some of the benefits of this sport are: it improves fitness, increases co-ordination and balance, enhances well-being, is a low impact, therapeutic form of exercise, and provides a social, easy way to make friends and have fun.

The Mission group is

a casual, non-competitive group of seniors who bowl afternoons (Tuesday to Friday at 1 p.m.). They invite interested people to come down and give it a try. They will receive a lesson, be treated to

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EVENTS FOR SENIORS asweage∙ October/November 2015

32444 7th Avenue Mission Phone: 604-820-0220 ■ Nov. 2 French conversation classes with Nicole Bellay continue at 32444 -7th Ave., Mission.

Beginners 11 am to 12 noon, intermediate 9:30 to 10:30 am. Call 604-820-0220 for information.

■ Nov. 3 Lifetime Learning Centre’s used book sale is on from 9 am to 2 pm at 32444 -7th Ave., Mission.

■ Nov. 3 Osteofit and Low Impact Fitness classes with Alvina Tyler continue every Tues. and Thur. morning at 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Ten class pass is $35 (non-members $45). Call 604-820-0220 for information.

■ Nov. 4 Lifetime Learning Centre’s Remembrance Day Tea will be held from 1 to 3 pm at 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Please join us as we remember the sacrifices of our veterans and peacekeepers. Admission by donation.

■ Nov. 5 Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Music Appreciation: North American Folk Music” with Skye Brooks and Karma Sehn. This course will feature an overview of music from Canada and the USA from the 19th century to the present, including early rural music, the blues tradition and 60’s folk revival.

Time: 10 am to 12 noon.

Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: $27 (nonmembers $33) for series of 4 or $7/$10 drop-in.

■ Nov. 3 & 5 Warm Fuzzies Knitting Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 32444 -7th Ave., Mission from 1 to 2:30 pm. This program is offered as part of the Linking Hands Through The Generations partnership with School District #75.

Cost: by donation.

■ Nov. 5 Lifetime Learning Centre presents piano music with Tracey Tobin at Chartwell Cedarbrooke, 32331 -7th Ave., Mission, from 1 to 2 pm. Fee: $7 (nonmembers $10).

■ Nov. 10 Lifetime Learning Centre’s book discussion group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 1:30 t0 3:30 pm at 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Call 604-820-0220 for further information.

■ Nov. 17 Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Writing Your Family Stories” with Sharon Syrette, a four session series. Record your own personal journey in life or record family history. Each week you will have time for writing followed by feedback.

Time 11 am to 1 pm. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission.

Fee: $5 per session (nonmembers $7).

■ Nov. 18 Lifetime Learning Centre presents Travel “Camino de Santiago” with Christine Grimard & Marilyn Robinson.

Come and hear about this famous pilgrimage. Time: 10 am to 12 noon. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: $ 7

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■ Nov. 21 Lifetime Learning Centre presents a bus tour to the 19th Annual Eastside Cultural Crawl in Vancouver. You will visit artists in their studios in Eastside Vancouver (info at www.culturecrawl. ca). Bus leaves 32444 -7th Ave. Mission at 9:30 am and returns at 4 pm. Member fee $35 (non-member $45) includes bus, lunch extra.

Phone 604-820-0220 for preregistration.

■ Nov. 24 Lifetime Learning Centre presents Philosophers’ Cafe.

Topic: Municipal Politics.

Time: 7 to 9 pm. Place: Chartwell Cedarbrooke, 32331 -7th Ave., Mission.

Cost $5 - refreshments provided.

■ Nov. 25 Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Soap Making”, a workshop for making lavender soap with Coree from HomeTreeNaturals. Learn how to make your own soap with the ingredients that you choose. Time: 12 noon to 3 pm. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: $15 (nonmembers $20).

■ Nov. 25 Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Learn to Use Your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone” with Sharon Syrette. Bring you device and students will show you how to get the most from it. Time: 1 to 3 pm. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission.

Fee: by donation. This is a partnership program with School District #75, offered as part of the Linking Hands Through the Generations Program.

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■ Thursday 8:45 am Mission Drop-in Centre Line Dancing 10:00 am Crafts / Knitting 1:00 pm Jam Sessions ■ Friday 9:15 am Mission Chair Fitness Exercise 11:00 am Mission Senior Drop-in Crib Jam Session will have lunch at 12:30pm. On the 12th and 26th and Jam Session starts a 1pm.

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■ First Monday at 11:30 am Mission Drop-in Centre General Meeting ■ First Thursday at 10:30 am Mission Seniors Activity Centre Assoc General Meeting ■ 2nd Friday 1:30 pm Old Age Pensioners Organization Br. 28 General Meeting ■ 4th Friday 1:30 pm Old Age Pensioners Organization Br. 28 Birthday Party _________________________

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asweage∙ Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 700ml vegetable stock or chicken stock 4 tbsp olive oil 142ml pot double cream 2 onions, finely chopped 4 slices wholemeal seeded bread 1kg pumpkins or squash (try handful pumpkin seed from a packet kabocha), peeled, deseeded and chopped into chunks Preparation: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan, then gently cook 2 finely chopped onions for 5 mins, until soft but not coloured. Add 1kg peeled, deseeded and chopped pumpkin or squash to the pan, then carry on cooking for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until it starts to soften and turn golden.

Pour 700ml vegetable stock into the pan, then season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins until the squash is very soft. Pour the 142ml pot of double cream into the pan, bring back to the boil, then purée with a hand blender. For an extra-velvety consistency you can now push the soup through a fine sieve into another pan. The soup can now be frozen for up to 2 months.

While the soup is cooking, slice the crusts from 4 slices of wholemeal seed bread, then cut the bread into small croutons. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan, then fry the bread until it starts to become crisp. Add a handful of pumpkin seeds to the pan, then cook for a few mins more until they are toasted.

These can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Reheat the soup if needed, taste for seasoning, then serve scattered with croutons and seeds and drizzled with more olive oil, if you want.

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Bernie and Red musical comedy team returns

Bernie and Red are marking 50 years of marriage, and 50 years of working together as professional entertainers.

The well-known musical duo is holding a concert on Sunday, Nov. 29 at the Matsqui Auditorium in Abbotsford as part of their 50th anniversary tour.

Admission is $10 and all proceeds will go to the Abbotsford Legion branch.

Show time is 2 p.m.

Both originally from Liverpool, England, the couple met as teenagers and subsequently married.

After marriage, they settled in Liverpool where Bernie worked as a salesman and Red was a stay at home mother of two, but something was missing. They were looking for advenSUBMITTED PHOTO ture, a rural lifestyle, fresh air and open The popular musical duo of Bernie and Red will be performing Nov. 29 at the Matsqui Auditorium spaces. They moved to Canada, to get in Abbotsford. All proceeds go to the Abbotsford branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. “back to the land.”

It wasn’t until they moved to Canada that they began to take music and entertaining seriously. Prior to that, it was just a few songs sung by Red to Bernie’s guitar accompaniment at family gatherings, but they soon found that the Canada of the 1970s was fertile ground for their unusual mixture of music and comedy.

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Entertainment gigs had to fit in with Bernie’s cow milking schedule, (yes, they had managed to get “back to the land”), but before long, Bernie quit milking cows, they began performing full time and were soon travelling worldwide, via their cruise ship performances.

This 50th Anniversary tour has seen them perform throughout North America. By the end of 2015, they will have completed more than 50 concerts dates this year.

In January they’ll be off again for their annual Winter Tour, which includes dates in Arizona, California and Texas, all areas in which they have established themselves as firm favourites with the winter visitor population.

The anniversary show has a 50-year theme.

“Musically we’ve chosen songs that have special memories for us, but nothing is really obscure, these are songs that all people of a certain age will know” says Bernie.

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