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South Granville Seniors Centre Connecting Adults 55+ to the Community

1420 W12th Avenue, Vancouver | 604.732.0812

www.southgranvilleseniors.ca

OUR TIMES

Newsletter of the South Granville Seniors Centre

March

South Granville Seniors Friendship Centre 1420 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1M8 T. 604.732.0812 | www.southgranvilleseniors.ca

Open 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday

Annual Membership Fee: $20

Our Mission We work together with adults 55+ to support their well-being in ways

that promote friendship, diversity, and individual worth.

Board of Directors

President: Les Blond Vice President: Mairy Beam

Treasurer: Susan Luo

Business Secretary: Linda Darbey

Directors: Sharon Esson,

Beryl Petty, Jag Sangha, Barbara Kirby, Vessa Samson,

Stella Tsang, and Penny Williams

What We Do We are a non-profit, drop-in community centre for seniors located in the heart of South Granville/Fairview. Founded in 1979, the South Granville Seniors Centre has been a strong and active pillar in the Granville/Fairview community ever since. As a non-municipal, independent centre run by a non-profit organization, we are dependent on the support and generosity of community partners and members, while our small staff team and dedicated volunteers manage day-to-day operations. Here at the Centre, we provide a variety of drop-in programs and services for 450+ senior members and 1,500+ seniors in our community (including recreational, wellness, exercise, and food programs). The majority of these programs are facilitated and supported by senior volunteers, providing older adults with varied opportunities to continue to share their skills and knowledge with others in their later years. Our centre offers a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and friendly space for seniors to meet, connect with others, and keep active.

Staff

Executive Director: Clemencia Gomez [email protected]

Program & Volunteer Coordinator: Benita Yi

[email protected]

Office Administrator and Program Assistant: Leah T’ien

[email protected]

Spanish Coordinator: Danna Garcia spanishcoordinator

@southgranvilleseniors.ca

A Very Big Thank You

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

To our community partners and donors for their support. SGSC is funded through generous grants and private donations.

“We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia”

Happy Spring to all!

I am back from a wonderful vacation with my family in Colombia. Thank you everybody for giving the Senior Center’s staff your support while I was away. I have come back with new energy and I am looking forward to another successful year with your help and commitment. Thanks to all of you who came to the Volunteer Appreciation Party. We just wanted to show you how much we appreciated your time, your commitment and your contribution. We have more than 110 permanent volunteers and 200 casual volunteers who put in approximately 12,000 hours of work last year. Incredible!

Income tax clinics open on March 1st. We have dedicated volunteers who can help you with your taxes. If you need your income taxes filed, please register today by calling us at (604)732-0812!

Annual Planning Meeting: we want to invite all members on March 15th from 1:00pm to 2:30 to come to the Annual Planning Meeting. Please bring your ideas, comments, suggestions. Remember this is your Centre and we want to hear from you.

Once again we are collecting donation for our main fundraising event the “Spring Bazaar”. Please clean your house and donate what you are not using any more. One of the participants said” The Bazaars are all about getting together and supporting the community”.

Thank you again and I am look forward to seeing you at the Annual Planning Meeting. All the best,

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Connect with Us Online!

Visit our website at www.southgranvilleseniors.ca. You can also visit our Facebook (SouthGranvilleSeniorsCentre),

Twitter (@sgseniors) and Instagram (@southgranvilleseniors) for pictures, updates, and more!

Editorial Information

Our Times is published monthly and is available at the South Granville Seniors Centre and throughout the Fairview district. A copy of Our Times can be mailed to your address for $12 per year. Please pay at reception or send cheques (payable to South Granville Seniors Centre). If you would like to subscribe and receive an email version of our newsletter or would like to advertise with us please contact Leah at [email protected] or call 604-732-0812.

Not a member of the SGSC? Join us or renew today!

Only $20 grants you access to all services at the centre, as well as discounts on most programs, special events, and trips!

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mustard Seed Store Come shop at the Centre for handmade knit goods! From sweaters, bags, hats, and more, see what our knitting group has been making! 11AM and 1PM on: Friday, Mar. 29th

Peggy’s Bookstore Shop for a variety of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs at great prices at Peggy’s Bookstore. Peggy will be selling books between 11AM and 1PM on: Friday, Mar. 1st | Thursday, Mar. 7 | Friday, Mar. 15th |

Thursday, Mar. 21st | Friday, Mar. 29th

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Harrison Hot Springs Out Trip Enjoy a day at the picturesque Harrison Hot Springs and unwind in their famous Harrison Hot Springs pool, whose properties are said to have healing and rejuvenating effects. There are also many walking paths to enjoy the view of the lake!

Wednesday, March 13th

9:00AM-5:00PM Members: $30 | Non-members: $35 Please let us know if you would like to attend! *Note that admission to the Hot Springs pool is not included in trip cost* Japanese Carnival Have you dreamt about visiting Japan? Are you interested in learning more about the Japanese culture? Look no further as we partner with the Japan Abroad Network Links and the Kansai University of Health Sciences to bring Japan to you! Students from the Kansai University will be facilitating stations to teach origami, Kimono wrapping, calligraphy, onigiri making and more! Tuesday, March 19th 1:00-4:00PM Members: $2 | Non-members: $4

Friday Afternoons

FRIDAY AFTERNOONS

Hearing Check Clinic: Connect Hearing 12:30-3:30 | Free | Registration Required Come visit the Centre to get your hearing checked! Connect Hearing will be conducting these checks and would love to answer any questions you may have about your hearing! These clinics will be happening every two months at the South Granville Seniors Centre.

Popcorn & Movie: Hachi—a Dog’s Tale 1:00-2:45 | Free | No Registration Required Dogs are often called a man’s best friend. Synopsis: “Young Ronnie reveals to his classmates that his personal hero is a dog named Hachi. Ribbed by his fellow pupils, Ronnie goes on to tell the remarkable story of his grandfather’s friendship with the dog.”

An Afternoon of Cards and Games 1:00-2:30 | Free | No Registration Required We are back with an afternoon of cards and board games! Come join us for a fun and social afternoon. We have Scrabble, Monopoly, Crib, and more! If you have a board game you wish to play, let us know or bring it in!

Annual Membership Planning and Evaluation Meeting 1:00-2:30 | Free | No Registration Required The South Granville Seniors Centre is here for its members. Be part of the annual planning and voice your opinions. We want to hear them and create impactful changes that will enhance our community!

Fri Mar 1

Fri Mar 8

Fri Mar 15

Fri Mar 22

Fri Mar 29

Loblaws City Market Tour 2:00-3:00 | Free | Registration Required The Loblaws City Market on Arbutus will be hosting and providing a tour of their market and educating us on ways to eat nutritiously on a budget, tips on grocery shopping, reducing food waste, and prolonging food health. Registration is required as space is limited! Celebrate nutrition month with Loblaws!

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March Hot Lunches @ Noon

Lunch Menu

To help us plan for our meals, please sign up for lunch at least one day in advance. You can sign up by calling 604-732-0812 or at Reception.

Leftovers can be purchased for $3.50 for a main course (Tues/Thurs), $2 for soup or sandwich (Fri), and $2 for dessert.

TUESDAY Cost: $7 members

$7.50 non-members

THURSDAY Cost: $7 members

$7.50 non-members

FRIDAY Cost: $6 members

$6.50 non-members

March 1st M Veggie soup served with a chicken sandwich

March 5th V *Special Caribbean

Lunch*

March 7th M Chicken soup served with a quiche, salad and baked apples

March 8th V Potato soup and mush-room sandwich

March 12th M Jerk chicken served with rice, roasted vegetables and chocolate cookies

March 14th V Vegetarian burritos, chips, and a salad served with a berry crumble

March 15th M Potluck

(Sign up required—bring a dish or attend with $5 donation)

March 19th M Chicken ramen, a salad and chocolate brownies

March 21st M Dez’s Surprise Lunch

March 22nd M Palestinian Lunch

*Fish will be served*

March 26th M *Multicultural Lunch—

Irish Cuisine*

March 28th M Baked pasta, garlic bread, a fried zucchini salad served with chocolate cake

March 29th V Mushroom soup and a grilled cheese sandwich

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY

HIGHLIGHTS

The South Granville Seniors Centre’s Volunteer Appreciation Party was a huge success, where we were able to share memories and lots of laughter. During the afternoon, we even had one of our volunteers, Daryl, and his singing quartet serenade us for Valentine’s Day! This was only part of the fun many volunteers had celebrating their hard work and efforts. To make this day even better, we were incredibly fortunate to have the following organizations donate to our event.

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY

HIGHLIGHTS

Volunteer Appreciation Highlights

MARCH CALENDAR AT-A

-GLANCE

Calendar

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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Stretch & Strength Singing Group Mah Jong Massage Therapy

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Hot Lunch Info and Referrals Gentle Yoga Latin Dance Meditation

6

ALL DAY Spanish Seniors Program Tai Chi Osteofit Mustard Seeds

11 Stretch & Strength Singing Group Mah Jong Massage Therapy

12

Hot Lunch Info and Referrals Gentle Yoga Hand and Foot Care Latin Dance Meditation

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ALL DAY Spanish Seniors Program Tai Chi Osteofit Mustard Seeds *Harrison Hot Springs Out Trip*

18 Stretch & Strength Singing Group Mah Jong Massage Therapy

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Hot Lunch Info and Referrals Gentle Yoga Latin Dance Meditation *Japanese Carnival*

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Stretch & Strength Singing Group Mah Jong Massage Therapy

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*Multicultural Lunch* Info and Referrals Gentle Yoga Latin Dance Meditation

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For more detailed

information please

see:

Lunch Menus: P.7

Event Listings:

P. 5-6

Exercise

Programs: P. 12-13

Social &

Educational

Programs: P. 13-15

Self-Care

Programs: P. 15

Information &

Referral Services

P. 16

Spanish Seniors

Program: P. 18

The South

Granville Seniors

Centre Community

Income Tax Clinic

is now open!

Call and make an

appointment

today at (604)

732-0812.

THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Hot Lunch *Popcorn and Movie* Walking Club Spontaneous Art Peggy’s Bookstore Rep. Agreements Appts.

7

Hot Lunch Beginner Spanish Intermediate Spanish Peggy’s Bookstore Computer Lessons News & View Chair Yoga

8 Hot Lunch *Afternoon of Cards and Games* Walking Club Spontaneous Art Rep. Agreements Appts.

14

Hot Lunch Hair Care Beginner Spanish Intermediate Spanish Legal Clinic Computer Lessons Old Civilizations Chair Yoga

15 Potluck Lunch *Annual Membership Meeting* Walking Club Spontaneous Art Rep. Agreements Appts. Peggy’s Bookstore

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Hot Lunch Intermediate Spanish Legal Clinic Peggy’s Bookstore News & Views Chair Yoga

22 Hot Lunch *Hearing Check Clinic* Walking Club Spontaneous Art Rep. Agreements Appts.

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Hot Lunch Hair Care Intermediate Spanish Legal Clinic Computer Lessons Old Civilizations Book Club Chair Yoga

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Hot Lunch *Loblaws Market Tour* Walking Club Spontaneous Art Peggy’s Bookstore Mustard Seed Store Rep. Agreements Appts.

Programs

SPRING PROGRAMSSPRING PROGRAMSSPRING PROGRAMSSPRING PROGRAMS

See the calendar, pages 10-11 for this month’s schedule.

EXERCISE

Stretch and Strength This class focuses on gentle stretches that can help you with relaxation, relieving tension, and maintaining your range of motion. It also features gentle strength exercises that target the upper and lower body to increase strength and overall fitness.

Monday (ongoing) 10:30-11:30am Members: $98/14 weeks or $8/class Non-members: $10/class

Gentle Yoga A yoga practice adapted for beginners and those interested in a more gentle approach. You will learn how to use yoga practice to help you deal with stress, become more relaxed, gain awareness, and keep your body moving with ease.

Tuesdays (ongoing) 10:45am-12pm Members: $42/6 weeks or $8/class Non-members: $48/6 weeks or $12/ class 6 week payment session: March 5—April 9

Osteo-Fit This class is a BC Women’s Hospital certified fall prevention program for individuals with osteoporosis, low bone density, and those who are at risk of fractures. It provides safe and gentle exercises to improve strength, coordination, and balance, enhance confidence, and reduce the risk of falls. Wednesday (ongoing) Next session: January 9-March 27 11:00-12:00pm Members: $84/12 weeks or $8/class Non-members: $10/class

Intro to Latin Dance Join us for an introductory Latin dance class. Learn the fundamentals of dance, including basic steps, rhythm and timing. You will gain basic knowledge and the confidence to get out on the dancefloor and start having fun! No partner or experience re-quired. *Starting on March 5* Tuesdays (ongoing) 1:30-2:30pm Members: $5/class Non-members: $6/class


(Cont’d) Chair yoga encourages quiet reflection, relaxation, proper breathing, good posture, and a sense of well-being. Thursdays (ongoing) 1:30-2:30pm Members: $8/class Non-members: $10/class

Walking Club Let’s walk together to get fit! Walking is a great cardiovascular exercise that works your entire body. Walking can reduce the risk of hip fractures, stroke, and heart disease, and protect the brain against memory loss. Our walking club offers various 2-hour walks in our neighbourhood for individuals of all skill levels. Fridays (ongoing) 10-12pm Members/Non-members: Free

Tai Chi Learn this ancient Chinese martial art form that uses deliberate standing movements, meditation and deep breathing to enhance physical and mental well-being. Described as “meditation in motion”, this practice improves flexibility, joint strength, and balance. Practicing Tai Chi also increases mental focus and awareness, helping you achieve a sense of inner peace. Wednesdays (ongoing) 9:30-10:30am Members: $8/class Non-members: $10/class Chair Yoga Chair yoga is an adapted form of yoga that utilizes chairs. Although the chair replaces the mat, chair yoga provides a challenging workout that is sure to improve your health! This program is suitable for people of all abilities, including those with physical restrictions. (Cont’d)

News and Views Join this friendly, free group to discuss themes pertaining to diversity, politics, health, and more with our facilitator Nabil. All are welcome, no preparation required.

Thurs., March 7th: Mood Disorders Thurs., March 21st: I’m your Kidney Members/Non-members: Free

SOCIAL & EDUCATIONAL

Mustard Seeds Knitting Group Join this friendly group to knit, share conversation and drink tea. Use the group’s yarn to knit items for Centre fundraising, or bring your own yarn to use! Wednesdays (ongoing) 1-3pm Members/non-members: Free

Programs

SOCIAL & EDUCATIONAL

Beginners Spanish Learn the basics of Spanish, one of the fastest growing languages in the world! This 6-week class provides a supportive environment learning basic Spanish language skills, preparing you for everyday interactions and providing a strong foundation for continued studies in Spanish. Attendance of all 6 classes in a session is strongly encouraged.

Session: February 7—March 14 10:00-10:50am Members: $48/6 sessions Non-members: $60/6 sessions Registration required Intermediate Spanish This class expands on the fundamentals of the Spanish language, and presents more complex structures in a variety of tenses and modes. You will have an opportunity to further develop your Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge through listening, reading, writing, and interactive discussions.

Thursdays (ongoing) 11:00-11:50am Members: $8/class Non-members: $10/class

Book Club Join us for a discussion of this month’s book selection. New members are welcome!

Last Thurs (monthly), 1-2pm Mar. Date: March 28 $2 drop-in Amaryllis Singing Group This informal choir meets each Monday to sing jazz, musical, and classical favorites. No train-ing necessary, all are welcome!

Mondays (ongoing) 10:45am-12pm $2 drop-in Computer & Tech Lessons Receive one-on-one computer and technology instruction from our friendly instructors, who will help you learn at your own pace! Go from learning how to turn on the computer to keeping in touch with loved ones through email, Facebook, and more.

Thursdays (ongoing) 2:30-4:00pm Members: $10/session Non-members: $12/session Registration required

Mah Jong Drop in to play Mah Jong! Players from advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels are welcome!

Mondays (ongoing) 12:30-3:30pm $2 drop-in

March 2019 | page 15 Mindfulness & Meditation Join us again for a weekly mindful-ness program that will teach you how to use a variety of mindfulness and meditation practices. Mindful-ness has been shown to alleviate stress and to improve mental health. Tuesdays (ongoing) 3:00-4:00pm $3 drop-in Spontaneous Art Studio Share in the relaxing and healing experience of doing spontaneous art in this open studio art class. A wide variety of materials are supplied.

Fridays (ongoing) 10am-12pm Members: $7/class Non-members: $10/class

Old Civilizations We need to know how our

ancestors built the early bricks

in our history of development

and civilization that we are living

now. Let’s have a look to how

humanity started on earth, and

how civilizations were scattered

on earth, Mesopotamia, Greek,

Roman, Persia, China, Inca,

Mayan, Aztec, Hititus, Indus,

Egypt, and Nubia.

Thursday, March 14th: Egyptian

Civilization

Thursday, March 28th: Mayan

Civilization

1-2PM Members/Non-members: Free

SELF-CARE

Gentle Hand & Foot Care Let our registered nurse, Daisy Mae pamper your hands and feet!

Next date: Tuesday, March 12th 9:30am-1:30pm (1/2hr appts.) Members: $30 Non-members: $35 Registration required Massage Therapy (ages 45+) Get a relaxing and therapeutic massage from students of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

Mondays (ongoing) 1:15-5pm (45 min appts.)

(Cont’d) Registration required $30 members, $35 non-members Hair Care Have your hair cut and styled by our friendly hairdressers, Annette and Savita. Please wash your hair before your appointment. Thursdays, March 14th & 28th 10:00-12:00 (1/2hr appts.) Members: $15 Non-Members: $17 Registration required

Friendly Weekly Call List Would you like someone to check up on you? Receive a friendly phone call once a week from a trained volunteer of the Centre. Our volunteer will check in with you and be available for a short chat. Why? For peace of mind, and because we care. Please call 604-732-0812 to be added to our weekly call list. Peer Information and Referrals Our trained Information and Referral volunteers are available to provide you with information about government programs and subsidies (Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement), Disability Pension, Medical Services Plan, BC Bus Pass, housing subsidies for low income seniors, and more. Volunteers can also help with completing government forms.

In English: Tuesdays (1hr apts.) 10:00am-12:00 pm Free, registration required Please call 604-732-0812 to register. In Spanish: Wednesday (ongoing; 1hr appts.) 9:30am-12pm Free, registration required

Please call 604-732-0812 to register.

Programs

Representation Agreements – Planning for the Future and End-of-Life Care Are you prepared for end-of-life? For incapacity? For your future? If you are making plans for yourself, learn the steps needed to plan your future with a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer trained by Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre (http://www.nidus.ca). Fridays (ongoing) 1:00-3:30pm (1/2 hr appts.) Free, registration required Legal Clinics with Access Pro Bono Access Pro Bono strives to increase access to justice for individuals of limited means throughout BC. This service provides up to a half-hour of free legal advice from licensed volunteer lawyers (additional appointments may be made). This service is for low-income individuals of any age. Please call to find out if you meet the requirements. No walk-ins. Thursday, March 14th , 21st, & 28th 2-4pm (1/2 hr appts.) Free, registration required


INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES

INFORMACIÓN Y AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL

Todos los miércoles en la mañana desde las 9:30am hasta las 12pm. Un vol-untario de South Granville Seniors Centre lo atendera en Espanol para que pueda conocer y acceder a los servicios de vivienda, salud, pensiones y ot-

ros.

PROGRAMA PARA PERSONAS MAYORES DE HABLA HISPANA | SPANISH SENIORS PROGRAM

…. Encuéntrate con personas de habla hispana de 55+ años. Of-recemos sesiones en español que incluyen oportunidades de socialización, empoderamiento, recreación y aprendizaje. Disfru-ta de un almuerzo de 3 platos y nuestras clases regulares (inglés, tecnología y computación, yoga), así como actividades en la tarde que varían cada mes (talleres, presentaciones de música y baile, juegos). Hispano hablantes y no hispano hablantes son bien-venidos a participar!

….

HORARIO/SCHEDULE

Cada Miércoles | 10am-4pm

10-12 hr Informacíon y ayuda en Español

10-12 hr Tutoría en tecnología y computación

10-10:45 hr

Clases de inglés—nivel básico

10:45-11:30 hr

Clases de inglés—intermedio-avanzado

12:15-13 hr Yoga suave

13-14 hr Almuerzo

14:30-16 hr Clases de canto

11:30 –12 hr

Clases de gymnasia para la memoria

Programs

VALOR/COST Almuerzo: $7 miembros/ $8 no miembros Membresia: $20/año/year Para mayor información co-municarse con Danna (604-732– 0812)

Meet with Spanish-speakers aged 55+. The Spanish Seniors Pro-gram offers opportunities for so-cialization, empowerment, recre-ation, and learning. Take part in a 3-course lunch, computer clas-ses, ESL classes, gentle exercise, and afternoon activities (musical performances, lectures, and games). Everyone is welcome to participate - Spanish and non-Spanish speakers alike!

OFRECEMOS OPORTUNIDADES

PARA TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIOS VOLUNTARIO!


DID YOU KNOW?

SPECIAL FOOD EVENTS

Caribbean Lunch During the cold winter days, we are always looking forward to visiting warmer climate destinations just like the Caribbean. With spring just around the corner, we are bringing the Caribbean to you! Tuesday, March 5th

12:00-1:00PM

Multicultural Lunch: Irish Cuisine St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th and we look forward to bringing some Irish luck your way with amazing cuisine from Ireland. Try to wear as much green as you can to this month’s multicultural lunch! Tuesday, March 26th

12:00-1:00PM

Best advice I’ve received from my bus-riding friends: have your butt in the seat before the bus takes off and don’t get up until it comes to a stop. Saves us from falling. In this cold and dry weather, putting a wee swab of Vaseline in your nose will help with the dry stuffiness. You can put your vegetable peelings in a pot, add water and bring it to a slow simmer to make a vegetable stock. I’ve heard that most bags holding tea have some plastic in them so are not good for the compost (the bags that is, not the tea). Easier way to clean that pesky tub? Try using an old dish scrubber brush. You know the ones with the longer plastic handle? Sprinkle baking soda in the tub then use the brush to clean. A bit easier than getting on your knees. And here’s something I didn’t know; skeins of wool usually have a pattern on the inside of the paper sleeve. If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for those we despise, we don’t believe in it at all. - Noam Chomsky - Sharon Esson

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