Special Features - As We Age April 2017 Edition by Black Press Media Group

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MARCH/APRIL 2017 A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors

Practicing her pool skills

Mission senior who took swim lessons, is now a pool regular KEVIN MILLS PHOTO

Long-time Mission resident Isabelle Zaoral, 71, enjoys her time at the pool in the Mission Leisure Centre. Zaoral began swimming on a regular basis after taking lessons to learn how to properly swim freestyle. Now she can swim using three different methods – freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. For more see page 24

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In the relative peace and quiet of the Mission Leisure Centre pool, 71-year-old Isabelle Zaoral finishes another lap before taking a quick breather. The Mission resident has lived in the community for more than 40 years, but has only been coming to the afternoon seniors swim for the past three. She started attending regularly after deciding to learn a new technique. “I took swimming lessons for freestyle. I was the oldest one, but for me it was a challenge. I come once a week now and practice my skills.” Zaoral knew how to swim before taking lessons but said she could only do the breaststroke.

“So, now I can do backstroke and freestyle.” But why was she drawn to the pool? “This is open all-year round and it’s somewhere to go. It’s safe and you meet people and it’s fun,” said Zaoral. It also helps her stay in shape, but it isn’t her only activity. She also walks regularly and has her hands full taking care of the large yard at her home. Zaoral said it’s important to keep busy. “I’ve always been active, all my life, so I intend to continue that and swimming is one of those things where I don’t have to depend on someone to come with me. I can just get up off my couch and come.”

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32444 7th Avenue Mission • 604-820-0220 Apr. 3 Piece Makers Quilting Group meets every Monday from 12:45 to 2:15 pm. New participants of any skill level welcome. No fee. Apr. 4 Osteofit and Low Impact Fitness classes continue every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Ten-class pass is $35 (non-members $45).

Apr.11 Book Discussion Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Apr. 12 Easter Tea. Come share your traditions. Join us for crafts, music, refreshments, Time: 12:302:30pm

Apr. 27 Tech Time: Learn to use your tablet, computer or cell phone. Bring your device and students will show you how to get the most from it. Time: 12:30 to 2 pm. Fee: by donation, suggested $7 to $10. Pre-register at 604820-0220 to ensure quality mentoring. Program subject to change.

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Fridays 5:00 pm Meat Draws

11:00 am Senior Drop-in Crib Sunday 9:15 am Advanced & beginner Tai-Chi New activity Chair Yoga on Thursday!

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Birthday Party 2nd Friday 1:30 pm 4th Friday 1:30 pm

Saturdays 3:00 pm Meat Draws Sundays 3:00 pm Bingo and Meat Draws CONSCIOUS AGING WORKSHOPS A series of eight sessions where you can discuss, share, and learn ways of coping and altering your worldview in regards to aging begins soon. Classes begin March 2nd at Chartwell’s Clearbrooke Chateau, 32331 7th avenue in Mission. Classes will be each Thursday, from 2 to 4 pm until April 20th Register: 604.287.3821 or mumiris@gmail.com Cost is $70 per person

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Apr. 20 Mission Genealogy Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 1-3pm. Guest Speaker.

Apr. 5 Fraud Prevention. Learn about the latest scams targeting seniors and strategies to prevent it from happening to you. Time: 10 am to 12 noon Fee: $7 (nonmembers $10).

Apr. 24 Philosopher’s Café hosted at Cedarbrooke Chartwell, 32331 7th Ave. Topic: TBA, Fee: $5 includes refreshments.

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Apr. 26 Lifetime Learning Centre’s Annual General Meeting takes place at 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.

Wednesday 9:15 am Chair Fitness Exercise

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Group meets every Wednesday at 9 am at Heritage Park parking lot. New walkers welcome.

Apr. 5 Wednesday Writers Group meets weekly at 12:00 to 2:30pm.

1:00 pm Jam Sessions

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Apr. 19 From the Ashes

of Vesuvius: Pompeii and its Afterlives, an illustrated lecture by Jill Bains of UFV. We will examine some of the remains of the ancient city of Pompeii. We will see how Apr. 4 Chair Yoga classes these give us a glimpse of with Norine Longmire resume life in early Rome and how every Tuesday and Thursday they have had an influence morning from 11:30 am to on Western culture. Time: 10 12:30 pm. Six-visit pass is $ am to noon. Fee: $7 (non35 (non-members $45). members $10). Apr. 4 Lifetime Learning Apr. 20 Lifetime Centre’s used book sale is Learning Centre’s Annual on from 9 am to 2 pm. Walkathon and Wellness Apr. 4 Warm Fuzzies Fair takes place from 9 am Knitting Group meets every to 1 pm at 32444 - 7th Ave., Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 pm. Mission. Guest speakers, All skill levels welcome. entertainment, door prizes and refreshments. Apr. 5 Nordic Walking

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According to the Canada Revenue Agency website (www.cra-arc.gc.ca) there are several credits and benefits designed just for seniors. Here are some of the most common credits and benefits for seniors. Pension income splitting: If you receive a pension, you may be eligible to split up to 50 per cent of your eligible pension income with your spouse or common-law partner. Guaranteed income supplement: If you receive the guaranteed income supplement or allowance benefits under the old age security program, you can renew your benefit by filing your return by the filing deadline. Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP): Deductible RRSP contributions can reduce your tax bill. You have until December 31 of the year in which you turn 71 to contribute to your RRSP. Registered disability savings plan (RDSP) : This savings plan can help families save for the financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit. RDSP contributions are not tax deductible and can be made until the end of the year in which the beneficiary turns 59. Age amount: If you were 65 years of age or older on December 31, 2016, and

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• Researchers at Cambridge University are studying the use of dogs to detect the smell of prostate cancer in urine from human males. • There are also animals who alert their owners to episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). • The use of prescription

drugs and the overall cost of caring for patients in nursing homes dropped in those facilities where companion animals became part of the therapy. The benefits of pet therapy are well recognized and celebrated and a pet therapy program was started in the Lower Mainland

around l970. Today therapy dogs are available through the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Visitation Program My neighbours dog Sassy is a therapy dog so I just have to go next door when I need some therapy.

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We are looking for local stories and photographs to illustrate life in Mission over the past 125 years. Let us create a legacy we can keep for future generations.

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