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Celebrate the Season Families and friends gathered together earlier in December as the Lifetime Learning Centre held its annual InterGenerational Christmas Gathering in Mission. The event saw people of all ages share a meal, listen to songs and enjoy a fun afternoon of holiday cheer. The event also featured a silent auction, best-dressed-for-Christmas contest and plenty of raffle draws.

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Bringing people together Seniors, youth celebrate at annual gathering Residents of all ages came together to celebrate Christmas a little early.

On Dec. 11, the Lifetime Learning Centre held its annual Inter-Generational Christmas Gathering and a large crowd of people came out to join in the fun.

The event featured a lunch of turkey and all the trimmings, cooked and served by students at the Fraserview Learning Centre on Seventh Avenue.

There was a silent auction, carol singing, best-dressedfor-Christmas contest and plenty of door prizes and

Seniors and youth had the chance to show their holiday spirit at the annual Lifetime Learning Inter-Generational Christmas Gathering held on Dec. 11.

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The lunch is a great way for seniors and younger members of the community to gather together.

The Lifetime Learning Centre

Society was founded in 1986 by a group of Mission seniors in partnership with Fraser Valley College, now the University of the Fraser Valley. The society

grew rapidly, and in 1989 moved to St. Andrew’s United Church on Grand Street.

After 20 years, Lifetime Learning once again found

new quarters in 2009 and now resides in the former Fraserview School on Seventh Avenue in Mission.

Over the past quarter century the organization has grown, increasing its membership, its programs and participation.

Lifetime Learning Centre Society is a fully independent organization with its own board of directors and staff, who work closely together to carry out a shared vision.

LLCS responds to community needs by innovative program development.

For more information, visit lifetimelearningcentre.org

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events for seniors January 2020 January 15 Writers Group: Projects and Progress (Wednesdays) Back to the beginning. Write about day-to-day moments and capture stories from your personal journey. In a small group, talk about ideas, develop your writing skills, and learn how to create a readable memoir.

32444 7th Avenue, Mission 604-820-0220 • info.ltlc@telus.net January 6 Chair Yoga (Monday and Wednesday) Yes! Yoga without using a mat on the floor! If you have limited mobility, are recovering from surgery, or are wheelchair bound– you can still do yoga. Stretches, gentle strengthening, breathing techniques, and visualization will all help you to increase your mobility at any level.

January 7 Osteofit –Level 1 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Intended to give people with osteoporosis the opportunity to begin, or continue on with, an exercise program suitable for their needs.

January 7 Osteofit –Level 2 (Osteofit for Life) (Tuesdays and Thursday) Intended to give people with osteoporosis the opportunity to continue on with an exercise program suitable for their needs and provide a place to meet other people with osteoporosis in a social activity.

January 7 Low Impact Level 3 -Movers & Shakers (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 50 minutes of music, fun and good exercise, with some weight strengthening too. Class is designed for all levels. we teach flexibility, strength training, light weights and relaxation to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and to stay mobile and independent.

January 8 Nordic Walking Group (Wednesdays) Nordic Pole Walking is a low-impact exercise that can be done by nearly anyone. It works 90% of your muscles and burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking.

Exercise, meet new people and enjoy our beautiful community. If you have your own equipment, and know the basics, join this group for motivation and camaraderie.

January 13 Piece Makers Quilting Group (Monday) This group meets weekly to work on various collaborative projects in a spacious studio. All levels of sewing skills are welcome: share your knowledge, learn something new, and enjoy the sense of completion of a big project that you had a hand in creating!

January 14 Textile Creations (Tuesdays) Come join our intergenerational “Knitting Warm Fuzzies” group. Our goal is to create warm items for those less fortunate. Donations of yarn and supplies accepted. Knitting for all ages & abilities. Discover the joy of knitting or crocheting, or discover the joy of sharing your knowledge.

January 14 Intergenerational Gardening Club (Tuesday) Come join in the joy of planning and planting the Intergenerational Garden. We will be transitioning to fall and winter crops. Do you love gardening, but no longer have the space or mobility? Come and share your passion and pass on your knowledge to the youth. Remember: “many hands make…”

January 16 Mission Genealogy Group (Thursday) This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month with guest speakers on various related topics, such as how to incorporate the context of where our ancestors lived, their daily work and habit.

January 21 Book Discussion Group The O. Henry Stories of 2018 - Great Book Series (Tuesday) The book discussion group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month and continues with “The O. Henry Prize Stories of 2018”. This year we will discuss a contrasting theme at each session beginning with Aspiration.

January 22 Lifetime Learning Open House (Wednesday) Come out and learn about our Winter Spring 2020 program, meet the instructors. Program features speakers, program registration & information, and refreshments.

Come catch up after the Holiday Break, & see what’s in store for this semester. Special Feature on “Safety for Seniors” learn how to get around your home and community safely during the winter months.

January 30 Bus Trip to “The Red Violin Classic Coffee Concerts” (Thursday) Join us for bus trip to the ACT in Maple Ridge hear Vancouver’s own violinist Jasper Wood. He will warm your hearts and spirits with this enticing programme featuring the music to the film, The Red Violin by John Corigliano, concerto movements by Antonio Vivaldi (known as The Red Priest), as well as the energetic and engaging Road Movies

by John Adams. Coffee or tea and treats 30 mins prior to the concert.

January 30 Tech Time: Learn to Use Your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone (Thursday) School District # 75, students will endevour to share their knowledge and show you how to get the most from the electronic device you bring. This workshop will cover anything from the basics of turning it on, to various features and apps and will provide one-on-one instruction after a brief overview or introduction of some of the language of tech.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR MISSION Regular activities remain the same Cribbage and pool players check your schedule to make sure you are playing on the right day PLEASE. January 25 Sunday 9am to 11:30 is BREAKFAST First of the New Year.

We will be serving Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Hash Browns, and Sausages. With coffee, tea, and juice for $5.00s. All Members, their guests and children are welcome to all of our meals.

January 31 Friday 6:00pm Supper Will be Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, and Gravy.

Dessert will be Cheesecake tarts for $14.00s.

All Members, their guests, and children are welcome to all of our meals.

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Tips to Travel without Busting the Budget lowest. Various apps will send price notifications on flights being tracked. Keep your bags packed and be ready to go when you find your budgeted price.

Even though many people view travel as a luxury, there are plenty of ways to take trips even when money is tight. By prioritizing travel as a goal, cuts can be made elsewhere so there’s money in the budget for vacations.

Proper planning, research and a go-with-the-flow attitude can make budget-friendly traveling a realistic possibility. Here’s how to get started. · Maximize your card rewards. If you’re excellent about paying for credit card bills in full each month, shop around for cards that offer the most travel bang for your buck.

Hefty sign-on bonus points enable you to rack up travel dollars after a set amount of spending. Those “miles” or “points” can be turned into hotel rooms, airline tickets, rental cars, and more. · Be flexible on travel dates. Set up alerts for when fares drop and be able to leave when rates are the

· Cut lodging costs when possible.

Travel to destinations where you know someone and you can enjoy a few nights of free accommodations.

Eventwoorthreenightsinsomeone’s guest room or on their sofa can save a few hundred dollars in overall costs. Airbnb and Vacation Rentals

By Owner are some additional services that can pair travelers with price-savvy spots to stay. Hostels are dorm-style rooms that also make for cheap accommodations if you don’t need much space or luxury. · Travel a little to travel a lot. The nearest airport may not offer the best deals for your budget. Consider increasing your travel radius several miles and fly out of a different airport and even a smaller one.

Also, when booking hotels, look beyond city centers or tourist areas.

Rates decrease the further out you go. · Travel together to split the costs.

Get a group together and maximize the savings. You may be able to score group rates to events, or you can split the cost of a larger condo or home among all travelers.

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What iS ShingleS? Shingles or herpes zoster is a painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox.

People who got chickenpox earlier can have the virus remain dormant in the cells and reactivate later in life. This can increase the chances of a person getting shingles later in life.

Who iS at riSk of getting ShingleS? The incidence of shingles is expected to increase in Canada as people are living longer and fewer children are getting infected due to a great childhood varicella vaccination program. This, however, is resulting in less immunity in adults.

There are a few risk factors that can put a person at risk for getting shingles, which include diabetes, COPD, HIV, and kidney disease among others. hoW doeS ShingleS look like?

It usually starts as a painful, itchy, stinging skin rash with blisters, which occurs usually on a small area of the body. It can last from 2 to 4 weeks and include a general feeling of unwellness with headaches, fever, and chills.

Usually, there are no tests required to diagnose it, as it is pretty distinct looking and your doctor can usually assess and diagnose it clinically. hoW do We treat ShingleS? Shingle can usually be treated with antiviral medications. This has shown to reduce the severity of pain and helps with the healing of the vesicles. Most importantly it can decrease the chances of getting complications.

What are Some of the complicationS of ShingleS? There are many complications, but the most common one is something called ‘post-herpetic neuralgia’, which is extreme pain on the affected area, which usually lasts a while after the rash has healed.

So Why do We give vaccineS for ShingleS? The vaccines help prevent getting shingles, but most importantly helps prevent the complications, including the ‘post-herpetic neuralgia’.

There are currently two types of vaccines available in the market.

ZoStavax, which has been in the market for some years, a live attenuated vaccine, meaning it has weakened/ less virulent virus strains. This worked well but studies have shown that it is only effective 50-65% of the time at preventing shingles or the complications above the age of 50 years. It is also avoided in people with weakened immune systems such as HIV, cancer affecting the bone marrow, or people receiving cancer treatment.

Shingrex, a new vaccine in the market, which is 97% effective at preventing shingles, and the immunity is expected to last longer. It is also an ‘inactive vaccine’, so it can be given to people with weakened immune systems and unlike the previous one, can also be given with the flu vaccine. The downsides to this new vaccine are that it does cost around $150 per dose and there are two doses.

It also does have more adverse reactions, including fatigue, shivering, fever, redness or swelling, which can stay up to 2-3 days. Tylenol does help control these but they can be troubling.

Who Should be getting the vaccine?

Overall, it is recommended that the Shingrex vaccine be considered in adults more than 50 years of age, irrespective of if they have had chickenpox or the Zostavax vaccine in the past. It does have its own downsides, like higher cost and more side-effects, but overall it is a much better vaccine than the previous one.

It is best to talk to your primary care physician and learn more about the vaccine before making your final decision.

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Dr. Tarun Soni “Dr. Tarun Soni, MBBS, is currently enrolled in Family Medicine Residency Program in Royal Columbian Hospital, Vancouver. He is registered as a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).

He has experience in various clinical settings such as Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He also authors a blog called ThoughtNutrition.”

People can reach him at his current email: drsoni@hotmail.com “I look forward to answering your questions and helping the community.”

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Mission City Record

www.missioncityrecord.com

TIME FOR A NEW CHAPTER Every Tuesday is SENIORS DAY!

10% off

for seniors every Tuesday (Please mention this ad!)

Proudly local, proudly Mission owned.

Mission Junction • 344 - 32555 London Ave Mission 604•814•2650 • www.totallybookish.com

CARE IN PHARMACY

PRESCRIPTIONS IN JUST10MINS!*

“Come for the price, stay for the service!”

*CONDITIONS APPLY

3

00 OFF

$

Bring in this coupon to receive

Easy to transfer files!

Monday to Friday 6:00 am – 7:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday

Take OuT express

FREE BLISTER PACKING FREE DELIVERY

Open 11am -8 pm

Phone ahead for speedy service 604-287-6511

Over the counter purchases*

2 piece cOd, fries and saLad Or gravy

$

*Restrictions apply.

9.99

(with this coupon)

Expires January 15, 2020

32650 LOgan ave., MissiOn 604-287-6511

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

www.brownieschicken.com

33083-1st Ave Mission, BC, V2V 1G2 | Health care question? Just ask or call 604.287.2999

SENIORS SPECIAL $5.00 OFF

SENIORS DAY FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

*

*$5.00 OFF | NO cash value | ONe per persON

*caNNOt be cOmbiNed with aNy Other OFFer Or cOupON

107-32559 logan ave. mission, bc v2v6k8

Family Owned & Operated Abbotsford 604-746-1410 #103-34150 South Fraser Way

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CLEANERS

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Mention this ad for

15

Mission Junction Mall 364-32555 London Ave

% off

on dry cleaning services

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We’re Eco Friendly!

604-826-0511

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Chilliwack 604-392-5515 #1 45855 Yale Rd

Mission 604-820-2727 #103-32670 Lougheed Hwy

Veggie Pizzas

Indian Feast For 2 $

2 Large

Shahi Paneer & Butter Chicken Rice 2 Naan Bread

2 Large

20

$

Non-Veggie Pizzas for

20

Reg. price $26

25

$

604-289-2272

32650 Logan Ave, Mission Expiry January 1, 2020