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Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work respon-sibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.

Traveling for seniors can be rewarding and relaxing. Those with a substantial retirement nest egg have numer-ous destinations at their disposal.

Mature vacationers travel more frequently and stay lon-ger than any other age group. Travel ranks among the top leisure activities for men and women over 50, according to the website Suddenly Senior.

Seniors can find several travel advantages at their dis-posal. Also, thanks to special senior discounts, travel may be even more affordable than first expected.

While certain destinations are not always practical for certain age brackets, there are many places to which seniors can visit comfortably and enjoy a wealth of memories.

Theme parks: Although theme parks may seem carved out entirely for the adventure-seekers, there are many oth-er more placid activities that would appeal to those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground rather than looping through the air on a rocket-propelled coaster. With animal preserves, water parks, fine dining, and a bevy of hotels either in the park or directly on the outskirts, theme parks provide many activities for older travelers.

Although theme parks require a lot of walking, many provide wheelchairs or motorized scooters for those who need to get off of their feet.

Beach resorts: Provided flying is medically safe, a beachside vacation can be the ideal trip for seniors looking for the utmost in relaxation. For those who have passports, the possibilities are endless. Those who prefer to remain on relatively domestic soil can retreat to Puerto Rico, south Florida, the California coast, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Guided tours: Seniors who want to experience a piece of history can sign up for tour packages backed by repu-table companies. The tours may involve train or bus travel, and various attractions will be visited. At the end of the tour, individuals can choose to extend the vacation by checking into a hotel nearby.

RV trips: Another self-contained vacation that is entire-ly up to the people traveling is vacationing by recreational vehicle. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which areas they want to see.

Companies like Cruise America RV enable people to rent an RV so they needn’t worry about the expense of buy-ing one outright. However, should RV traveling become addictive, there always is the option of buying a camper

later on. Setting an itinerary and then establishing the pace enables travelers to tour the country or cross the border as desired.

From beaches to national parks, many areas offer RV hook-up areas and amenities.

Exotic tour: Seniors who were never able to afford or spare the time for an extensive vacation may now want to visit those exotic locations that have beckoned for years. Now could be the time to book a ticket for Europe and visit all of the cities that have made the history books.

Those looking for even more adventure can travel to the South Pacific and explore tropical islands. Others may want to go “down under” and experience the rugged Out-back or the culture of Australian city centers.

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Exercise has many benefits for women over 50The aging process has a way of making people risk-

averse. Financial advisors typically recommend that men and women steer clear of risky investments as they age, and men and women over 50 often make lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of developing certain medi-cal conditions. As women age, some may feel exercise is simply too risky. Hormonal changes brought on by aging decrease a woman’s bone density, and that fact makes many women over 50 hesitant to embrace exer-cise. But exercise plays a key role in helping women over 50 secure their long-term health and reduce their risk of injury.

* Exercise promotes independence. Some women feel that exercising after 50 increases their risk of injury, which can make them overly dependent on their loved ones. But exercise, in particular strength training, slows bone deterioration, helping bones stay stronger longer and reducing a wom-

an’s risk of suffering a potentially debilitating injury. Independence is especially important to seniors,

many of whom spent years planning their retirements and awaiting the day when they would be free to travel at their leisure. Daily exercise can help women maintain that independence by reducing their risk of injury and other ailments that can be confining.

* Exercise can improve sleep. Some women who are fighting fatigue may feel that routine exercise will only make them more tired. But exercise actually im-proves energy levels and makes it easier to get a better night’s rest. Numerous studies have shown that routine exercise can improve sleep quality and even increase

energy levels throughout the day, something that should raise an eyebrow among women who do not exercise but routinely find themselves fighting fatigue. A more quality night’s rest improves vitality, making it easier for women to exercise and make it through the day without feeling fatigued.

* Exercise benefits those with limited mobility. Women over 50 with limited mobility may feel that exercise serves no purpose because of their disability or physical condition. But even women confined to wheelchairs or those forced to walk with a cane or walker can benefit from cardiovascular exercise and even light strength training. Such exercises can improve a woman’s range of motion while reducing her risk of heart disease.

* It’s never too late to start exercising. Many aging women feel their time to embrace exercise has long since passed. But it’s never too late to start exercising.

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Tips on choosing the right retirement residence for youChoosing the right retirement residence for you can be an extremely rewarding

and exciting experience. Taking the right steps can alleviate many feelings of anxi-ety or stress and the result can be a wonderful new adventure.

1 – Be PreparedOnce you have decided to investigate making the move to a retirement resi-

dence, list all of the residences that are available in the area of town where you would like to live.

You can gather this list by contacting resources within the community such as the Seniors Information Services, through the area’s senior’s papers or even through your local yellow pages for example.

2 – Plan AheadThink about what you are looking for in a retirement residence. Even if you are

in good health today, ask yourself if you will be prepared to make another move should your care need change in the future.

3 – TourPlan on touring as many retirement residences as you can. It is important to get

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Talk to people to get their perspective on daily life there. Pay attention to how staff members interact with the residents and how the resi-

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or dinner, if you are not invited then ask!Researching the right retirement residence for you is a major decision. Sometimes it helps to have people that you trust come along on your journey.

Take the time to get a feel for each residence and choose the one that has the best fit for you. Enjoy and have fun

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At the same time the South Okanagan Similka-meen (SOS) Medical Foundation is preparing to raise $20 million for all of the medical equipment that will be needed in the new facility.

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Proper nutrition takes bite out of agingWhile the baby boomer generation, which is generally regarded as those people

born between 1946 and 1964, boasts longer life expectancies than any generation that came before them, some of that can likely be chalked up to advancements in medical care, including a booming pharmaceutical industry that seemingly has an antidote to every ailment.

But a 2013 study from researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine found that baby boomers are less healthy than the generation that im-mediately preceded them, tending to be more likely to have higher levels of hy-pertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. While that news might be sobering, it’s never too late for men and women over 50 to start eating healthier diets, which can reduce their risk of a wide range of ailments, including heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.

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* Balance your diet. Kids hear of the benefits of a balanced diet seemingly from the moment they enter a classroom for the first time, but many adults fail to heed that basic advice as they get further and further away from kindergarten. When changing your diet, be sure to include plenty of protein and carbohydrates.

Protein maintains and rebuilds muscles, which is especially important for aging men and women who might find themselves unable to keep up with the physical demands of everyday life as well as they used to.

Including ample low-fat protein, which can be found in fish, eggs and low-fat dairy among other foods, will aid in muscle recovery, benefitting aging athletes as well as those men and women over 50 who recently started exercising as a means to regaining their physical fitness. A diet lacking in sufficient protein can contribute to muscle deterioration, arthritis and even organ failure, so it’s important for men and women to prioritize including protein in their diets.

Carbohydrates are also an important part of a balanced diet, as they are a great source of energy that can help men and women stay active well past the age of 50. Carbohydrates found in fruits, grains and vegetables are the most beneficial, as these contain valuable vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

* Cut back on sodium intake. Cutting back on sodium intake can be very ben-eficial, especially for men and women over the age of 50, who are at greater risk of diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. But cutting back on sodium intake takes more than just throwing the salt shaker away.

Processed foods, soups, canned goods, salad dressings, condiments such as mus-tard and ketchup, and breakfast cereals are just a few of the many products that may contain alarming amounts of sodium.

That’s important to note, as excess sodium increases blood pressure by hold-ing excess fluid in the body. That excess fluid puts an added burden on the heart, potentially increasing a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, cancer, and kidney disease.

The rewards of reducing sodium intake are so significant that it’s worth making the adjustment, especially for men and women over the age of 50.

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Memory loss is not an automatic side-effect of agingNo one, regardless of age, is immune to

random bouts of memory loss. While misplaced car keys or forgetting

items on your grocery list are nothing to get worked up over, many men and wom-en over 50 do start to worry about memory lapses, especially when they start to occur with more frequency than they might have just a few years ago.

But while memory loss might be quickly associated with aging, increased forgetfulness is not an inevitable side ef-fect of getting older, a fact that those at or approaching retirement age should fi nd comforting.

When considering the relationship between memory and aging, it’s impor-tant that men and women recognize the distinction between memory lapses and dementia, as the two are not one and the same.

As a person ages his or her hippocam-pus, the region of the brain involved in the formation and retrieval of memories, often deteriorates.

This can affect how long it takes to learn and recall information.

But just because this process is slower does not mean it’s a warning sign of de-mentia, which is the loss of certain mental functions, including memory.

Though taking longer to recall informa-tion can be frustrating, many people still retain their ability to recall information.

In addition, while dementia brought on by conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease is untreatable, there

are things men and women can do to strengthen their memories and re-duce their momentary lapses in memory.

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However, a University of Iowa study funded by the National Institute on Aging found that brain games may in fact pay numer-ous and long-term dividends.

In the study, 681 healthy volunteers over the age of 40 were divided into four groups.

One group played computerized cross-word puzzles, and three other groups played a brain training video game from Posit Science designed specifi cally to enhance the speed and accuracy of visual processing.

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can jar the brain awake, forcing it to focus during those times that had become mundane but now present new chal-lenges.

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A 2008 study spearheaded by the clini-cal trials administrative director at South-ern California Kaiser Permanente Medi-cal Group and published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older women who maintained large social net-works were 26 per cent less likely to de-velop dementia than women with smaller social networks.

In addition, those who had daily contact with friends and family cut their risk of de-mentia by nearly half.

The study also noted that regular social interaction can delay or possibly even pre-vent cognitive impairment.

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Volunteering benefits you and the community


Today’s retirees recognize that an active retirement tends to be more rewarding than simply sitting around the house, and that at-titude is reflected in the vast number of re-tirees who volunteer with various nonprofit organizations and other programs across the globe.

The following are a handful of volun-teering opportunities for those retirees who want to give back and make the most of their retirements.

Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity is a nonprofit or-

ganization that builds and repairs homes for people in need. It has a program titled “Care-A-Vanners” in which volunteers typically spend two weeks traveling around the United States and Canada in rented RVs (retirees who own RVs may be able to drive their own vehicles) building and restoring homes.

Volunteers must pay their own way and bring along their own supplies, such as work shoes, gloves, tool belts, and some tools (power tools are typically provided by the local Habitat for Humanity chapter), and free or low-cost RV parking is provid-ed by Habitat for Humanity.

Adventurous retirees who enjoy hitting the open road may find “Care-A-Vanners” matches their love of travel with their de-sire to give back.

Work with childrenMany retirees, especially those without

grandchildren or who live far away from their grandchildren, find volunteering with children to be especially rewarding.

The opportunities to work with kids are numerous, and retirees can choose a vol-unteering opportunity where their own life experiences come in handy.

For example, retirees who worked in the medical field might want to volunteer their time at a local children’s hospital, where they can assist families as they cope with a child’s illness and spend time with the children themselves, whether’s it’s tutoring sick children, reading them stories or help-ing them understand their illnesses.

Retirees with considerable experience in the business world may want to work with

a mentoring program that matches them up with career-minded youngsters.

Service vacationsRetirement is often seen as a time to

travel and see the world, and many retirees have started to combine that love of travel with service opportunities. Globe Aware, a nonprofit organization, develops short-term volunteer programs in international environments. Each activity aims to pro-mote cultural awareness and promote sus-tainability in needy communities.

Volunteers work to address issues iden-tified by the host communities as particu-larly pressing, interacting with the local residents in ways that are often impossible on more traditional vacations.

Meals on WheelsRetirees tend to have their mornings and

afternoons free, making them ideal candi-dates to volunteer with programs such as Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization devoted to delivering nutritious meals to those with limited mobility who are unable to prepare their own meals.

The program delivers more than one million meals per day across the United States, and Canada has its own meal deliv-ery programs as well.

Many Meals on Wheels volunteers are retirees, who can decide their level of in-volvement upon volunteering.

Disaster reliefDisaster relief programs may be less

predictable than more routine volunteer programs, but retirees often make great volunteers at disaster relief sites.

Unlike working professionals who can-not travel to disaster relief sites without ample planning ahead of time, retirees often find the flexibility of retirement al-lows them to pitch in when an unforeseen natural disaster strikes and volunteers are needed seemingly overnight.

Many disaster relief programs need vol-unteers who are certified in CPR or have other unique lifesaving skills, but even re-tirees without such skills can help by han-dling supplies or by comforting and assist-ing survivors of natural disasters.

Book a tour today to preview the beautiful improvements we are making to our amenity spaces.

317 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8J9

250.492.2447 www.PrimeTimeLiving.ca

See what we’re unwrapping

at Cherry Park Retirement Residence

Embrace the carefree lifestyle offered at Cherry Park.

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Receiving a diploma is something to take seriously, even for those students who are some-what older than their fellow graduates.

In 2003, Gustava Ben-nett Burrus graduated from Richmond High School outside of San Fransisco, Calif., at the

age of 97. Ruth Hayes Green

graduated from the Adult High School of the Perth Amboy, New Jersey Adult Education Center in 2010 at age 98.

In 2013, 106-year-old Fred Butler, a student at Beverly High School in Massachusetts, received

his high school diploma. He broke the Guin-

ness World Record for oldest graduate previ-ously held by Allan Stewart of Australia, who received a Bachelor of Laws degree at age 91 from the University of New England, New South Wales, Australia.

It’s never too late to go back to school

Did you know?

Kathie Davey, CTC, ACC Carla Carson, CTC Debbie Buck, CTC, MCC Maggie Mantha

[email protected] Main Street

Penticton, BC V2A 5H4

250-492-5792 1-855-492-5792

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has been in business for 8 years. Why not try us?

Call Sylvia at 250-487-1266

And we deliver Monday to Friday in Penticton & surrounding areas.

No delivery charge with minimum order.

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Cooked in small batches to ensure quality and that home cooked

taste.

Did you know you have two choices for locally cooked frozen meals?

ON-SITE CREMATIONS MEAN YOU NEVERHAVE TO WONDER WHO IS HANDLING

your loved one.• Penticton’s on-site crematory •

1130 CARMI AVENUE • PENTICTON • 250.493.4112

www.everdenrust.com

2014 Speaker Series

Mr. Stephen Garrett Inspiring Speaker and Life & Death Coach; Author of When Death Speaks Community presentation May 6th - tickets $10

Dr. Alan Wolfelt Internationally renowned author, educator and grief counsellor Community Presentation Sept.25th

Ceremonies

Ended Beginnings A service to honour the loss of a child. June 1st www.pentictonhospice.com www.pentictonbereavementresources.com

Ongoing Programs & Services Life Transitions Workshops Understanding Grief & Loss Workshops Living With Dying When Someone You Love Is Dying Grief Support for Children & Families Lending Library Support Referral Services Pet Loss Grief Support Weekly Grief Support Drop-In Sessions Volunteer Training Info: 250-488-1311 Drop-In Hours: Tues-Fri 9am - 1pm

For information about any of these programs, please call the Bereavement Resource Centre at 250-490-1107 Email: [email protected]

P & D Hospice Society Bereavement Resource Centre Spring Program Calendar

Call for your personal tour

The Independence You want with the Assistance You Need.

250-490-8800• 3 home cooked meals• Concorde Cafe snacks• Housekeeping• Laundry amenities• 24-hour emergency assistance• Option of customized assistance for changing healthcare needs

Call to inquire about our trial stays and move in incentives

www.diversicare.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Quick occupancy available on some suitesProfessionally managed by diversicare management servicesThe Concorde offers seniors freedom of choice with the most comprehensive range of services from complete independence to assisted living.

3235 Skaha Lake Rd. Penticton, BC


Precautions to take when solicited for donationsCharities often target certain groups of people when solic-

iting donations. Those groups may include past donors and people who have recently attended charitable fundraisers. Such an approach can be very effective.

It should come as no surprise that criminals posing as legit-imate organizations tend to target specific groups of people as well. Anyone can be fooled by a fraudulent charity, but such criminals tend to target seniors more than others.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, seniors often make attractive targets to con artists because seniors are most likely to have substantial savings, own their homes and/or have excellent credit. In addition, the FBI notes that el-derly victims of fraud and other crimes are less likely to report those crimes out of fear that their families may feel they are no longer able to take care of themselves or manage their own finances.

These factors make seniors especially attractive and vul-nerable to con artists, particularly those who prey on well-intentioned men and women by posing as fake charities. But there are steps seniors can take to protect themselves from fraud.

* Be skeptical of solicitors. Many con artists will indicate that persons have given to the charity in the past, hoping that prospective victims simply won’t remember if that claim is valid or not. If a solici-tor or appeal letter claims that you donated in the past, don’t simply take it at face value, especially if you don’t recall making such a donation. Get specific infor-mation about alleged past donations, checking that information against your own bank records and receipts. Many donors claim donations as deductions on their tax returns, which also can be used to verify or debunk solicitors’ claims. Though not all solicitors claiming a past history of donations are dishonest, this is one way that criminals attempt to create a rapport with potential victims, so such claims should be verified before making any donations.

* Don’t feel obligated to reciprocate a gift with a donation. Many charities send gifts, be it mailing labels or holiday cards, to prospective donors as a token of appreciation for past donations and as a way of encouraging future donations. Con

artists are fully aware of this tactic and may try to imitate it in an attempt to defraud potential victims.

No matter if the people behind those mailing labels or holi-day ornaments are legitimate charities or con artists, you should not feel compelled to reciprocate a free gift with a financial donation.

* Beware of solicitors pressuring you to donate. Repu-table charities should not be on the verge of shut down if you fail to make a donation, so such organizations never pressure prospective donors into making donations.

If a solicitor is pressuring you into making a donation over the phone or in person, chances are strong that this person is not representing a reputable charity. In such instances, hang up the phone or, if the solicitor is on your property, politely close the door, ask the solicitor to leave your property and contact the local authorities.

* Send donations directly to the charity after indepen-dently confirming their address. When making charitable donations, those donations should never be given directly to solicitors. Donations should only be made after you have inde-pendently confirmed the charity’s address and mailed straight to the organization.

Never make a cash donation, as cash provides no paper trail should you want to deduct your donation or should you learn that you were victimized by a con artist posing as a representative of a reputable charity.

* Request personal information not be shared. Upon receiving a charitable donation, many charities share their donors’ contact information with other chari-ties. Such actions are legal as long as no sensitive information is shared.

But many donors would prefer their contact information not be shared so they don’t find themselves being inundated with solicitations from other charities.

Donors can ask to opt out of having their personal information shared upon making a donation. This is especially important for seniors living on fixed incomes who simply cannot afford to support many causes no matter how compelling those causes are.

Come to the ShowCome to the Showand be a part of the lifestyle

SHOW HOURSFriday: 12 noon - 9 pmSaturday: 10 am - 7 pmSunday: 10 am - 4 pm

ADMISSIONAdult: $5 weekend wristbandBring a non-perishable food itemKids Under 15: Free with adultWristband available on-site -cash only

www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca

BC Interior RV [email protected]

APRIL 25-27, 2014South Okanagan Events Centre Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Come to the Sunny Okanagan in beautiful Penticton, BCApril 25-27, 2014 for the BC Interior RV Show at the South Okanagan Events Centre / Penticton Trade and Convention Centre that covers over 9 acres, of which 80,000 square feet is indoors.

• Spend the weekend touring the best brand names in the industry • Factory representatives from leading RV manufacturers will be on site to speak with and answer questions • Take part in the various seminars available throughout the weekend to help enhance your RV Lifestyle experience

For more information regarding exhibitors and vendors please visit www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca

WesternPantone 2925 Pantone 540CPantone 376

Come to the Showand be a part of the lifestyle

SHOW HOURSFriday: 12 noon - 9 pmSaturday: 10 am - 7 pmSunday: 10 am - 4 pm

ADMISSIONAdult: $5 weekend wristbandBring a non-perishable food itemKids Under 15: Free with adultWristband available on-site -cash only

www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca

BC Interior RV [email protected]

APRIL 25-27, 2014South Okanagan Events Centre Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Come to the Sunny Okanagan in beautiful Penticton, BCApril 25-27, 2014 for the BC Interior RV Show at the South Okanagan Events Centre / Penticton Trade and Convention Centre that covers over 9 acres, of which 80,000 square feet is indoors.

• Spend the weekend touring the best brand names in the industry • Factory representatives from leading RV manufacturers will be on site to speak with and answer questions • Take part in the various seminars available throughout the weekend to help enhance your RV Lifestyle experience

For more information regarding exhibitors and vendors please visit www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca

WesternPantone 2925 Pantone 540CPantone 376

Please join us in our bigger and beautiful new location, 105-291 Fairview Rd. We are celebrat-ing our grand opening on Thursday April 24.

We will be holding a BBQ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by donation of a non-perishable food

item or cash donation to the Oliver Food Bank. We will be holding great draw prizes - including a chance to win a big screen TV.

There will be amazing in-store specials. A sale on most items in store at 25 per cent

off (some exceptions will apply — not valid on prescriptions or ostomy prod-

ucts, and limited quantities on sale items). We are having a walker and wheelchair

blow-out sale marking down prices on all our walkers and wheelchairs in stock.

There will be in-store demos from our new Chorus Skin Care line, cake

and refreshments.We are so excited

to offer new ser-vices and products in

our new location. We now offer pharmacy

consultations, medication reviews, a full range of home

health care products, compression stockings, vaccine injections and blister packaging services.

We also are now offering ostomy and wound care services by ap-

pointment with a registered nurse specialist in ostomy, wound care,

foot care and compression therapy.

We are open 6 days a week: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and

Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come in and

see our new loca-tion.

Oliver Pharmacy gearing up to celebrate new location

Preventative vaccines availableThough vaccines are usually associ-

ated with childhood or foreign travel, older adults may need certain vaccinations as they age.

Even those who received immuniza-tions as youngsters may need refresher doses or vaccinations tailored specifically to the over 50 crowd. Seniors are urged to talk to their doctors about certain vaccines. In addition to flu shots, there are vaccina-

tions that can help prevent other illnesses, such as pertussis (whooping cough), shin-gles, diphtheria/tetanus, and pneumonia. Shingles is a condition that affects those who had chickenpox as children, and can be quite painful.

A vaccination is an easy way to avoid it. Many local pharmacies now offer on-site immunizations, saving people a trip to the doctor’s office.


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105-291 Fairview Rd., Oliver

250-485-4007www.oliverpharmacy.com

Grand OpeningApril 24th, 2014

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

9 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm Saturday

PROOFSOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE

[email protected] pentictonseniors.org

Phone: 250-493-2111 Fax: 250-493-1149

Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm Craft Store Open Weekdays

Noon - 3:00pm

“where you’re a stranger onlyon your � rst visit”

Membership open to everyone 50 years of age and over.• Social Dinners • Tai Chi Chuan• Tuesday Luncheons • Volunteer Opportunities • Walk-for-Health • And More...

2965 South Main Street

• Bingo • Card Games• Carpet Bowl• Crafts• Dancing (Fri. & Sun. evenings)

• Internet Access & WIFI• Line Dancing• Medical Qi Gong• Meeting Rooms• Pool Tables• Scrabble

DENTURESDENTURES• Relines and Repairs• Complete Dentures

• Partial Dentures• Dentures on Implants

DENTURE CLINIC 272 Ellis St. Penticton

www.pentictonbcdentures.ca 250-493-2707

Bruce Cof� n R.D.

Most repairs within two hours

Credible Cremation Services Ltd.Sensible Prices for Practical People - At need / Pre need.

Call Lesley, our own Senior Owner & Director

Total - Basic Cremation...No Hidden Costs

$990.00 + taxes (Penticton Area)$1190.00 + taxes (Kelowna area)

250.493.3912 (24 hrs)New Location

101-596 Martin Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5L4(corner of Martin and White)

www.crediblecremation.comBC Lic. #49382

april 16, 2014

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