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The Vermilion Voice | June 2, 2020
Submitted Seniors’ Week 2020 will, in some ways, be different than any other in the 34 years of this wonderful Alberta tradition. Although COVID-19 will change the way we celebrate this year, it won’t change the spirit of Seniors’ Week. That spirit is as strong as ever and, as ever, it is about recognizing and celebrating all that seniors
HAPPY SENIORS’ WEEK!
Seniors’ Week 2020
have contributed to making our families, communities and province so much stronger. In past years, we have celebrated seniors at BBQs, teas, parties and all types of social events. These can be gatherings in seniors centres and lodges and community halls throughout the province. This year, pandemic-related restrictions will prevent those types of large gatherings. It won’t prevent us, however, from celebrating Seniors’ Week in fun, creative and innovative ways. A lot of us are leveraging technology to stay connected with family and friends during this challenging time.
Don’t be surprised if the senior in your family suggests hosting an event on Facetime, Zoom or other online platforms. You could consider sending fun videos with grandchildren dancing or singing a song. Some communities will hold parades, ensuring physical distancing, that will move their way to seniors residences where people will leave cards outside for seniors. Offer to pick up groceries, run errands, drop by a senior’s home and cut the grass. It all matters. Most importantly, check in with the seniors you know. Even if we can’t all be together, let’s
make sure that all seniors feel valued by family, friends and Albertans. Alberta has a strong, active, and growing seniors population of more than 640,000. These seniors are vital members of our communities and they make a difference in our daily lives. Seniors have lived through difficult times. They have much to share with us. I say it all the time – seniors are the strength of Alberta. Enjoy Seniors’ Week from June 1-7. Be safe, have fun and thank you to all Alberta Seniors. Josephine Pon Minister of Seniors and Housing
Walking Through Grief Society Appreciation
Shirley L. Scott Submitted
WE THANK OUR SENIORS
5006-50 Ave., Vermilion, AB T9X 1A2 Ph: 780-853-6305 Fx: 780-853-5426 Email: vermilionvoice@gmail.com
Though the month of April is considered the month of recognizing volunteers, any month is a good time to recognize and applaud the many volunteers that keep our communities going strong. Thank you to the following volunteers that keep our Society operating by giving countless volunteer hours of support to “ensure that no one ever needs to walk through grief alone”. BOARD FACILITATORS FRIENDS Daryl Frank Karen Patterson Amanda Deyell
Special Greetings for Senior Week 2020 Considering the Covid-19 times Celebrating the Wisdom, Strength, and Dedication of our Seniors
Lynda Oliver Lynda Moses Lorraine Baerg Candice Anderson Florence Tovell Cindy Doyle John Scott Esther Boyer Gloria Fairley George Fraser Gayle Barnes Elva McLean Jackie Crichton Gina Wildeman Joe Bucharski Pat Calyniuk Tracee Hamel Dr. Jill Lakins Vicki James Shirley L Scott Marie Belsheim Tammy La Brash
Gayle Barnes Judy Collins Carly Pollard We also want to recognize and thank all the volunteers that give of themselves and all who battled the Covid pandemic and stretched out of the box to show resilience. You have all “gone the extra mile”. May all you give return to you 10 fold. Walking Through Grief Society is supported by: FCSS – City of Lloydminster, Towns of Vermilion and Wainwright, Villages of Kitscoty and Marwayne and County of Vermilion River and all who donate.
WE APPRECIATE ALL THAT SENIORS DO IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Answer these questions correctly, for a chance to win one of the following: A Gift Certificate from: A&W, Tim Hortons, KFC and Town of Vermilion merchandise
1) What YEAR was Vermilion established as a Village _______ 2) Vermilion got it's name from ___________ 3) Who was Vermilion's first Mayor ________________ 4) Vermilion Agricultural Society was formed in the YEAR _______ 5) Vermilion telephone service was installed in the YEAR________ 6) Vermilion School of Agricultural began in the YEAR _______ 7) Who is the Vermilion Caterer that started Company's Coming _______ 8) Who is Vermilion's Olympic Gold Medalist ___________ 9) What was the FIRST YEAR the Vermilion Voice was published _________ 10) Who is the Mayor of Vermilion today ________________
Name ____________________________ Phone ____________________________ Address ___________________________
Ford
780-853-2841
Machinery
780-853-5196
Thank You To Our Amazing Seniors!
Must be 65 years to enter the contest. Drop off your entry at the Town of Vermilion After Hours Drop Slot at the Town Hall 5021 - 49th Avenue by June 10, 2020 - draw will take place on June 11, 2020 Winners will be published in the June 16th issue of the Vermilion Voice Sponsored by Senior Support Program- Family Community Support Services - FCSS
Garth Rowswell MLA Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright
