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MARCH 2020 A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors

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New centre means more programs

Seniors can look forward to expanded activities in 2021, once construction completed Kevin Mills Mission Record

Construction on Mission’s new 11,000-square-foot seniors’ centre – and 74 seniors’ housing units – is well underway.

While construction crews continue to aim for a March 2021 opening date, the current seniors’ activity centre located on 10th Avenue is still hosting a full schedule of activities and programs.

From chair exercise to crib, bingo to line dancing, lunches to socializing events, there’s always something going on at the centre.

Olive Anderson has been coming to the Crib is a popular activity that is hosted by the Mission Seniors Activity Centre on a centre for the past regular basis. five years, ever since KEVIN MILLS PHOTO

she moved back to Mission.

“I come to the centre because it’s a good place to come.

I belong to the Wellness Club and I used to do the yoga, but I can’t do it any more,” she said.

Suzanne Beer moved from Abbotsford to Mission just over a year ago and was invited by Anderson to check out the centre.

“The company is really good. It’s a nice crowd. We come to the wellness (clinics) and talk about all sorts of things. We have snacks and celebrations. It’s just a great place to come.”

Bob Ingram, president of the Mission Seniors Association, said that, once the new centre is completed, even more programs will be added.

“We will have the same programs we have now, but we will be expanding programs,” Ingram said.

He said the new centre will include a pool room for people to play billiards and another room that has been designed to allow seniors to play lawn bowling.

“We will have a couple of more rooms so there can be some meeting in there as well.”

The current centre has about 4,000 square feet of space, located in two main rooms. The new centre is almost triple that size.

“It’s not just the square footage, but it’s the way it’s laid out. The fact that we will have more than two rooms … It will be a far better centre from the point of view of having a diversity of activities going on at the same time,” Ingram said.

They also have a good-sized kitchen in the new centre so they can expand the kitchen program.

‘The large meeting

area can be used to facilitate activities where the kitchen can be used as well,” Ingram said.

That allows the new centre to host banquets and other community events.

“It’s a larger purpose centre than just the seniors centre with two rooms. We are quite excited about it,” Ingram said.

The new centre has been named the Boswyk Centre after Marilyn Boswyk, who left a bequest of funding for the seniors’ centre.

The site is located at 7682 Grand St., right beside the Mission Leisure Centre.

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Chair Yoga is one of the many popular programs offered at the Mission Seniors Activity Centre on 10th Avenue.

Next year, the association is planning to expand its programs as soon as it moves into the new centre which is currently under construction.

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March 2 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.

March 2 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!

March 3 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.

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March 3 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…”

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events for seniors MARCH 2020 March 3 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.

March 4 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.

March 4 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.

March 4 Geri-Arctics (Wednesday) Join us on a journey of discovery to the land of the ice bear. Local adventurer Chris Cooper will recount his eighth journey to Canada’s High Arctic along with some great friends that love to explore. However, there is a twist! The average age of this group of adventurers is nearly 70.

March 6 Happiness by Design – Healthier Living Workshop Series (Friday) Happiness is a state of mind that must be chosen and reinforced with action, often on a daily basis. It becomes important to increase the amount of positive experiences, engagement, meaning, and opportunities we have in our lives.

March 11 Slumach’s Gold (Wednesday) Are hundreds of millions of dollars in loose gold nuggets to be found deep in the mountains around Pitt Lake?

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March 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.

March 3 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.

March 3 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.

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DAIly ACTIvITIES Lounge is open Monday to Friday 10:00 am–2:00 pm. Lunch is available for members 11:00 am–1:00 pm.

Monday 10:00 am Bodhi Meditation 12:30 pm Drop In Bingo 1:00 pm Bridge Tuesday 8:30 am Line Dancing 10:00 am Seniors Health & Wellness 12:30 pm Chair Yoga wednesday 9:15 am Seniors Fitness 10:15 am Cribbage 12:30 pm Drop-in Bingo Thursday 8:45 am Line Dancing 10:45 am Chair Yoga 1:00 pm Jam Sessions Friday 9:15 am Seniors Fitness 11:00 am Cribbage Sunday 9:00 am Advanced & Beginner Tai-Chi MONTHly MEETINGS 1st Monday 11:30 am Mission Drop-in Centre General Meeting 1st Thursday 10:30 am Mission Seniors Activity Centre Assoc General Meeting 4th Friday 1:30 pm Old Age Pensioners Organization Br. 28 Birthday Party

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All regular activities will continue, for more info please call the Legion.

OUR FIRST STEAK DINNER OF 2020 IS HERE. March 27, at 6:00pm, we are serving 6oz top sirloin, baked potato, caesar salad, garlic toast, and ice cream w/ caramel sauce for $15.00. There will be a silent auction also that evening, along with our meat draws and 50/50 draw. All members, their families including children and guests are welcome.

Our wonderful breakfast will continue on March 29, at 9am to 11:30am. We will be serving scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, hash browns, along with coffee, tea and/or juice.

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Legion hours are 2pm to closing every day except Thursday, for which we are closed. Office hrs. are 9am to 11am every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For more information, please call Mission Legion @604 8262331.

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Questions to ask when your doctor prescribes a new medicine There’s no denying that prescription drugs can save lives. But men and women have a right to explore their options when doctors prescribe them medications, and asking the right questions when doctors suggest medication can help men and women decide if prescription medicine is their best option.

To help men and women make the best decisions regarding their healthcare, it is advises that they ask their physicians these questions when being prescribed a new medicine. · What is the name of the medicine, and why am I taking it? · Which medical condition does this medicine treat? · How many times a day should I take the medicine, and at what times should I take it? · If the prescription instructions say the medicine must be taken “four times a day,” does that mean four times in 24 hours or four times during the daytime? · How much medicine should I take? · Should I take the medicine on its own or with food?

Should I avoid certain foods and beverages when taking this medicine? · How long will it take this medicine to work? · Will this medicine cause problems if I am taking other medicines?

· Can I safely operate a motor vehicle while taking this medication? · What does “as needed” mean? · When should I stop taking the medicine? · What should I do if I forget to take my medicine, ? · Can I expect any side effects? What should I do if I have a problem? · Will I need a refill, and how do I arrange that?

When discussing medications with a physician, it’s imperative that men and women be forthcoming about any other medicines they might be taking under the guidance of other doctors. In addition, men and women should tell their physicians about any over-the-counter medicines or vitamins and supplements they are taking. Sharing such information can prevent potentially serious complications from arising.

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