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The Danube Seniors

Leisure Centre

715 Simcoe Road,

Bradford, Ontario L3Z 4B4

Tel. 905-775-0612

Web Page:

danubeseniors.club

Inside This Issue:

President’s Message 1 Happy Canada Day No Scents 2 Newsletter in colour Salad Days Lunch 3 Adverts 4&5 Glorious Strawberries Spring into Summer 6 Program Changes Adverts 7 Get Well Wishes Happy Birthday Tour to the Cider C. 8 Seniors Wellness Fair Game Winners 9 Lunar Cake Calendar 10

Issue 136

Leisure Time for

Seniors - Newsletter July 2018

President’s Message

July and August are slow months at the Centre, but look on the bright side our air conditioning is working. We are going ahead with the “Salad Day Lunch Thursday July 19th and all Card games are continu-ing at regular times.

The Danube Seniors Center is open at usual times throughout the week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and closed for all Statutory Holidays.

I would like to wish all our Members a great

Summer

Remember it won’t be long before we’re

complaining that it’s too cold again.

President

Gertrud Erdenberger

1st Vice-President

Elke Pitkin

2nd Vice-President

Sandy Madill

Secretary

Sheila Marshall

Treasurer

Ann Spalding

Director of Programs

Olga Bishop

Director of Special Events

Jan Evans

Director of Facilities

Al Charlebois

Director of Food Services

Vacant

Members-at-Large

Bruce Madill

Patricia Durkin

Past President

Elaine Love

Danube Seniors Newsletter in Colour.

Would you like to read the Danube Seniors Newsletter in colour? There are two possibilities. You can go to the Centre Web Page:

danubeseniors.club or call Gertrud at 905-551-1936 . I will put you on my mailing list Gertrud President

You just never know who you'll meet at the Danube Centre! Mario Bellissimo and a photogenic feathered friend dropped by for a visit and Jan just happened to have her camera close by.

Salad

Days

Lunch Thursday July 19th Lunch at 11:30 am

Tickets $ 10:00 per person In advance only. Available starting July 1st

Wear your best

summer hat

that day.

An Assortment of Salads,

Cold Meat Platters,

Dessert Coffee/Tea

Members only

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o/b Insureit Group Inc. “Your trusted Insurance Advisors”

AUTO, HOME, COTTAGE, BUSINESS, FARM

198 Holland Street, East, Bradford Ontario

Phone: 905-775-3379 Toll Free: 1-877-TUPLING

www.tuplinginsurance.com

Glorious Strawberries

The first garden strawberry was grown in France during the late 18th century. Prior to this, wild strawberries and cultivated selections from wild strawberry species were the common source of the fruit.

The strawberry fruit was mentioned in ancient Roman literature in reference to its medicinal use. The French be-gan taking the strawberry from the for-est to their gardens for harvest in the 1300s. Charles V, France's king from 1364 to 1380, had 1,200 strawberry plants in his royal garden. In the early 1400s western European monks were using the wild strawberry in their illu-minated manuscripts. The strawberry is found in Italian, Flemish, German art, and English miniatures The entire strawberry plant was used to treat de-pressive illnesses. By the 1500s refer-ences of cultivation of the strawberry became more common. People began using it for its supposed medicinal properties and botanists began nam-ing the different species. In England the demand for regular strawberry farming had increased by the mid-1500s. Instructions for growing and harvesting strawberries showed up in writing in 1578. By the end of the 1500s three European species had been cited; F. vesca, F. moschata, and F. viridis. The garden strawberry was transplanted from the forests and then the plants would be propagated a sexually by cutting off the run-ners.Two subspecies of F. vesca were identified; F. sylvestris alba and F. sylvestris semperflorens. The intro-duction of F. virginiana from Eastern North America to Europe in the 1600s is an important part of history because this species gave rise to the modern strawberry. The new species gradual-ly spread through the continent and did not become completely appreciat-ed until the end of the 18th century.

Seniors will receive a 5% discount on

Thursdays

Drew Robinson

Owner/Operator

Joe Arrigo

Owner/Operator

330 Holland St. W. Box 252 Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2A8

Tel: (905) 775-3422 ٠ Fax: (905) 775-4770

When a French excursion journeyed to Chile in 1712, it introduced the strawberry plant with female flowers that resulted in the common straw-berry that we have today. The next time you eat a Strawberry remember how long they have been around.

Pretty in pink, this orange-scented, rum-

spiked strawberry coconut mold makes a

delicious dessert for special occasions.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (0.25-ounce) package unflavored

gelatin

2/3 cup orange juice

1 1/2 cups strawberries, mashed

1 tablespoon cream of coconut (such as

Coco Lopez)

3/4 cup rum

2 large egg whites

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cooking Directions: In a saucepan sof-

ten unflavored gelatin in orange juice.

Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes,

stirring constantly. Remove from the

heat and stir in mashed strawberries,

cream of coconut, and rum. Pour into a

shallow freezer tray and freeze until par-

tially frozen. Set aside. In a bowl, with

an electric mixer at medium speed, beat

egg whites until foamy. Add sugar and

beat until stiff peaks form. In another

mixer bowl beat the frozen mixture until

smooth. Fold in the egg white mixture

and pour into a mold. Freeze until firm.

Coconut-Strawberry Sherbet Mold

"Spring into Summer", held at the Danube on June 21st, was a sold-out lunch event, or-

ganized by our community volunteer chef, Robert Ben, and our own Elke Pitkin. There was a Cana-da flag pin and a chocolate treat at every place setting, as well as a co-operative "Brain Stretcher" game to enjoy. Jan read a couple of silly jokes and helped Dorothy with the "Share the Wealth" ac-tivity. Congratulations to prize winners, and a big "thank you" to all the members who worked so hard to prepare, serve and clean up for us.

Jan Evans

Celebration

An aged farmer and his wife were leaning against their pig-pen when the old woman wist-

fully recalled that the next week would mark their golden wedding anniversary. “Lets have a party

Homer,” she suggested. “Lets kill a pig” The farmer scratched his grizzled head. “Gee Ethel”

he finally answered. “I don’t see why the pig should take the blame for something that

happened fifty years ago.

Program Changes for the

Summer

The Varga Group will be taking a Summer

Break from June 2nd to September 23rd.

The Goldenaires will be taking their Sum-mer Break right now and start again in

September.

The Kitchen will be taking a break. The

last day for the lunches will be Friday,

June 29th and will re-start on Tuesday

Sept. 4th.

All Card Games are continuing at regular

times.

Our next Movie Afternoon will be Saturday, August 25th at 1:00 p.m. Admission (to cover popcorn and snacks) $ 3.00. Movie: TBA. I will try to find an appropri-

ate comedy, for a change! Jan Evans

Get Well Wishes All our members are special to

us; this get well wish goes out to everyone feeling under the weath-

er. We would like you to know that our warmest thoughts are

yours each and every day. Get well soon,

we miss you.

To all our Members who will

have a Birthday in July

We wish you many

happy returns

The Seniors and Caregivers Wellness Fair on Thursday, June 14th, was well-

attended by members of both CHATS and the DANUBE and by the public in general. Mayor Keffer read the “Seniors Month Proclamation” to open the event, and fifteen community partners offered information for Seniors and Caregivers. Andrew MacPherson from Bradford Fire and Emergency Services gave a presentation on Fire Safety in the Home. After his presentation, the hall was quick-ly transformed into a café and a delicious soup and sandwich lunch was served.

Thanks to Linda and the CHATS volunteers as well as our 15 community partners and Danube members who helped with the Fair, to Elke for the lovely lunch and all who attended. Jan Evans

Tour of the Pommies Cider Company

On Wednesday, June 6th, sixteen Danube members boarded a small yel-

low school bus and travelled south to Bolton to tour the Pommies Cider Company production and canning facility.

As we walked through the cidery, Nick Sutcliffe, co-owner of Pommies, explained the process of making and canning all-Ontario apple cider. We were able to see how cider gets from an enormous tank into a one-pint sealed can, which then joins other cans on a palette and is wrapped for shipping across Canada. After the tour, Nick invited us to taste some of the fruits of his labour, namely “Pommies Original” cider and their new-est product: “Sangria Cider.” M-m-m-m.

We rounded out the afternoon with a snack and each participant received an unexpected take-home gift from the cidery. Thanks, Nick!

N.B.: Pommies Cider can be purchased at the LCBO and in some grocery stores. If more members are interested, Jan might be able to arrange a second tour later in the summer or in the fall. Let her know at: mme_evans@hotmail.com. Jan Evans

Walking Club

We would like to invite members to come out and join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Being Seniors we walk at a moderate pace and do not go very far, maybe 20 to 30 minutes We go to the Holland Landing Trail, West Park Pond, London Rd. Trail Simcoe Rd. North from the Centre. The trail behind the Library and sometimes Scanlon Creek. Come and join us if you like the fresh air early in the morning it is great exercise.

Christine Burlton

Age Tells All

Checking out of the grocery store, I noticed the bag boy eyeing my two adopted children. They often draw scrutiny, since my son’s a blond Russian, while my daughter has shiny black Haitian skin. The boy continued staring as he carried our gro-ceries to the car. Finally he asked, “Those your kids?” “The sure are,” I said with pride. “They adopted?” “yes,” I replied. “I thought so,” he con-cluded. I“ figured you’re too old to have kids that small.”

Bridge Winners

June 4, First Darcy E..

Sec. Fred P.

June 11, First Peter B.

Sec. Rosemary S.

June 18, First Rosemary S..

Sec. Frank W..

June 25, First John S.

Sec. Gerry F.

Bid Euchre

June 5, First Ike.

Sec. Grethe

June 12, First Evelyn M.

Sec. Maggie

June 19, First Gail F.

Sec. Fraser

June 26, First Carol H.

Sec. Bob M.

Euchre

May 31, First Dorothy K.

Sec. Connie

June 7, First Rick B.

Sec. Evelyn M.

June 14, First John F.

Sec. Bill B.

June 21, First Dorothy H.

Sec. Olivia C. & Earl M.

June 28, First Jim H.

Sec. Ray

We would like to thank the Coffee Culture for their Support to the Danube Seniors Centre. Our sweet tooth thanks you.

LUNAR RHUBARB CAKE

½ cup butter

1 cup white sugar (I used a little bit less)

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

1 tsp. Baking Soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup buttermilk (or soured milk)

2 cups fresh rhubarb cut in ½ inch pieces

TOPPING

2 tsp. cinnamon

¾ cups brown sugar

¼ cup butter

METHOD:

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg & vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Toss rhubarb with 1 tbsp flour and mix gently into the batter. Spoon in a 9 X 13” buttered pan.

* Combine topping and sprinkle over the cake. Bake at 350 degree oven for 45 Min. or until a skewer comes out clean. This cake needs no icing. It comes out holey and looks like the moon. It is very good.

Submitted by Olga Bishop

A knock at the Door

Wednesday morning the weather was too bad to play golf. I was bored with nothing to do. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. I opened it to find a young, well dressed man standing there who said: "Hello sir, I'm a Jehovah's Witness." So I said, "Come in and sit down." I offered him a fresh cup of coffee and asked, "What do you want to talk about?" He said, "Beats the Heck out of me. I Never got this far before.."

Happy Birthday Canada

Weekly Calendar for Programs

At the Danube Seniors Centre

The Woodshop is open Monday and

Wednesday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, any other day by appoint-

ment only.

The Danube Seniors

Centre is closed for all

Statutory Holidays.

Monday

9:00 am Pool-Snooker

9:30 am Shuffleboard

1:00 pm Bridge

Thursday

9:00 am Pool-Snooker

10:30 Chair Fitness

1:30 pm Euchre

Friday

9:30 am Scrapbooking

11:00 am Fitness Class

1:00 pm Carpet Bowling

Tuesday

9:30 am Walking Club

11:00 am Fitness Class

1:00 pm Goldenaires

1:00 pm Canasta

7:00 pm Bid Euchre

Saturday 9:30 am

The Varga Group of Art-

ists

Wednesday

9:15 am Line Dancing

1:00 pm Crafts

2:00 pm Skat

6:30 p.m. Poker

Foot Clinic

By appointment,

Thursday Aug. 2, 2018

705-727-8814

Cost: $18.00

Please bring a towel.

Wood Shop Report If your looking for a special gift our wood shop has wooden cutting boards in a variety of sizes and styles, also some bird feeders available for sale. Monday and Wednesday mornings 9am to 12pm.

Bruce Madill