The Connector
December 2016
Logan Lake Seniors 50+
Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall
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Zone 8 Recognizes the Past, Looks to the Future Submitted by Linda Haas
Congratulations to these members who were Open Open just elected to the Zone CLOSED League Bowling Open 9 am - 3 pm 9 am noon 8 executive committee WHY Bingo 6 pm Games Morning 10 am - 2 pm 9 am - noon Bingo 1 - 3 pm at our annual general meeting on Oct. 20: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Linda Haas, president; Open Open Crib Tournament Open 9 am - noon 9 amOpen League Bowling 9 am noon 9 am 3 pm Heather Sinclair, second - noon 1 pm 10 am - 2 pm Genral Meeting Bingo Games Morning vice-president/registrar; 1 pm 1 - 3 pm Russ Reid, director. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Phil Maher continues Open as first vice-president Open Open CLOSED League Bowling 9 am - 3 pm 9 am noon 9 am noon and Sharon Green as WHY Bingo 6 pm Games Morning 10 am - 2 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm treasurer. James Roberts will complete Russ’s term 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 as secretary. Open Open Open League Bowling 9 am - 3 pm Christmas Day Open 9 am - noon 9 am - noon We are grateful for 9 am noon 10 am - 2 pm Bingo Games Morning all the volunteers who 1 - 3 pm support our organization, promoting wellness of mind and body through THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. physical, mental and and O.A.P.O. Br. #168 social activities. The DECEMBER 2016 Calendar of Events - The Connector © 1675 Tutill Court • Phyllis Riley, President entire Zone 8 thanks Bruce Dahling for his SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 dedicated service over three terms as Zone 8 director, his work as Floor Curling 1 pm Rummoli 7 pm former registrar, and his willingness to help all 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 those who were “learning Executive Meeting Hall 11:00 am Seniors Christmas 10 am Carpet Bowling the ropes.” Floor Curling 1 pm Bingo 1 pm Seniors Exercises Dinner Monthly Meeting 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 10:30 am We offer special 5:30 pm 1:30 pm Whist 7 pm 7 pm Cribbage 2:30 pm Rummoli 7 pm congratulations to Bob 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Reid, who was awarded the Joe Siebert award Hall 11:00 am 4
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Stand Tall, Don’t Fall 10:30 am Cribbage 2:30 pm Footcare All Day Oct. 31st*
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Savona and Area 50+
6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd
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Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334
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for outstanding service to Zone 8. Bob has served as president, slopitch coordinator, and continues to be active in hockey. Not only do many people take part in the 55+ BC Games, some of the participants go on to shine in the Canada 55+ Games. In Carpet Bowling, seven teams, who had to have won gold or silver in their home provinces, two from B.C., three from the Yukon and two from Ontario, competed in August in Brampton, Ont. Following the AGM, members and guests enjoyed a great Chinese buffet at the Lotus Inn restaurant. At this fundraising lunch, Zone 8 benefited from the support of those who took part in the lunch, bucket auction, shared pot, candy guess, and silent auction. Congratulations to Heather Sinclair who outbid everyone in the silent auction and got the candies with the closest
guess, to Ed Collins who shared the pot, and to the bucket auction winners, Bill, Brian, Zelda, Pat, Maureen, Isabel, Jeanette, Shirley, Brian, Carrie, Linda, Lorrie and Marie. A huge thank you to everyone who donated items. The money raised will help with our operational expenses in 2017. Our next meeting takes place on Feb. 16 at Moccasin Square Gardens. We thank the Tk’emlups Indian Band for welcoming us and allowing us to hold our monthly meetings in their facility. In the meantime, we encourage all folks 55+ to consider making 2017 the year to enjoy the excitement leading up to and taking part in the 55+ BC Games, close to home in Vernon. We wish all those 55+, and those who can’t wait to be 55 so they too can take part in the exciting Games, a happy and safe holiday season. See you next year!
Women’s institute update Overlander Women’s Institute had a very busy month in October with their Rural Tea at Heffley Creek to help raise funds for rural women in Africa and the purchase of a solar panel well pump. Another event enjoyed by our members was a workshop, including competitions for the best green tomato mincemeat, quilted squares and the painting of cloth bags. Dave from the North Kamloops Public Library joined a meeting in October to help educate our members on how to get the most out of our tablets and smartphones with all sorts of apps — there were plenty of questions for Dave. In November we had our annual bake sale — special thanks to Jason
Caine at Your Independent Grocer at Northhills Mall who allowed us to have our table in front of his store. As in past years our Christmas bake sale was a success. We want to thank the community for their continued support as this allows us to make donations to local charities that focus on women. As we head into December we are gearing up for a busy month. On Dec. 7 we will be cooking our annual holiday turkey and ham dinner for Families First and Babies Head Start. We will be having our next general meeting on Dec. 9 and our Christmas luncheon on Dec. 16. For more information about WI or upcoming events please contact Cathy at 250376-9810.
Special stocking stuffer for Murray Continued from page 17
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all of his stuff looking trying to answer these questions when he dies. I predict you will forever thank Murray for filling out this little stocking stuffer. So, if you’re wandering aimlessly through the
mall this year looking for the perfect Christmas gift for Murray, remember the will kit/lawyer gift certificate, and Drake’s “Easy as 1-2-3” Planning Sheet. Murray may or may not fully appreciate these wonderful
“surprises” on Christmas morning, but when he’s gone you will realize just how important these gifts were. And it sure beats another pair of socks, a tie or a chicken and rooster knick knack any day!