Hawaiian Luau - Cook Street Village Activity Centre

Vol.3
No. 8
OUR VISION
“To provide a positive environment
for enjoyment and personal growth
through community interaction”
HAPPENINGS
Hawaiian Luau
Friday, August 15th
12:30 PM - 3 PM
Members $15/Non-Members $18
Entertainment: Lilia’s Polynesian
Dance Company
You don’t have to travel all the way to Hawaii for some summer
fun Hawaiian style. Feast on some Hawaiian fare and enjoy the
sounds of Polynesian music right here at the Centre!
Enjoy the entertainment of Lilia’s Polynesian Dance Company
featuring award winning dancers in authentic traditional costumes
delighting their audiences with the sights and sounds of Polynesia.
Served buffet style, enjoy a delicious meal of Watermelon Carved
Fruit Salad Ambrosia, Mini Hawaiian
Pizzas, Citrus Glazed Scallops, Teriyaki
Salmon and Monkey’s Lunch Parfaits for
dessert.
Aug
2014
In This Issue
General Information
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Events, Tournaments &
Volunteers
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Centre Business, Kitchen
Korner,
Page 4
Courses & Workshops
Page 5
Wellness Services
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Drop-In Activities
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Photo Gallery
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Operating Hours
1-380 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3X7
Mon./Tue./Wed./Fri./Sat., 8:30am-4:00pm
Tel: 250-384-6542
Thur., 8:30am-8:00pm
E-mail: info@cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com
Closed all statutory holidays
www.cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com
© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
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General Information
From the Board
Our stated mission is “to provide a positive environment for
enjoyment and personal growth through community
interaction.” This mission includes the many activities and
programs the Centre provides for members. But it also
includes activities that invite the surrounding Cook Street
community to come together and build neighborhood
relationships. The Board of Directors also played an active
role in the Community BBQ, including but not limited to
communications, marketing, event delivery, donations and
membership drives.
On July 12th we held our annual Community Day Barbeque,
and offered entertainment for children, opened the doors to
showcase many of the Centre’s programs and services. What
a wonderful day it was! Thanks to the efforts of our
wonderful volunteers, staff, and board members we enjoyed a
record turn-out of 300+ neighbors and signed up several new
members. In addition we were rewarded by the presence of
Mayor Dean Fortin and Councillor Charlayne
Thornton-Joe, Councillor Lisa Helps, Councillor Shellie
Gudgeon, and Councillor Chris Coleman. This kind of response makes us feel we may achieve the goals of
Cook Street Village Activity Centre’s mission.
- Ivan Carlson, President
Membership Fees
Purchase your annual membership for $50
or a monthly membership for $7. We also
accept L.I.F.E applicants.
Funded by:
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We acknowledge the financial support of the
Province of British Columbia
Thank you City of Victoria
for your on-going support!
Board
Ivan Carlson
President
Annie Lavack
Vice-President
Dale Oakes
Secretary
Barry Sadler
Treasurer
Michael Lewis
Director
Doug Paterson
Director
Bev Ruhl
Director
Judith Spice
Director
Alan Stewart
Director
Gillian Tucker
Director
Staff
Carol Turnbull
Administrative Manager
Karen Henry
Program/Volunteer
Manager
Linda Johnstone
Cook
Tania Keller
Activity Assistant
Carson Sage
Activity Assistant
@CSVAC1
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© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Events, Tournaments
August Movie Matinee Schedule
Crib Tournament
Sign up at reception.
Popcorn and drink included!
All Members and Non-Members Welcome!
Admission $2.50
WIN A CASH PRIZE for 1st place, 2nd
Saturday, August 2nd - 1pm - Souvenir of
place, 3rd place and 1 of 3 random draws!
Canada - A humorous and candid portrait of
Your ticket includes a light snack and
writer Dougals Coupland who is filmed while
tea or coffee. Sign up at reception early.
creating his art installation “Canada House”.
Wednesday, August 13th
Saturday, August 9th - 1 pm - The Grand
1 PM - 3:30 PM
Budapest Hotel - The adventures of Gustave, a
$5 Members/Non-Members
concierge at a famous European hotel between
the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy
New Hope Pop-Up Store
who becomes his most trusted friend.
Bring your questions about dementia specific
Saturday, August 16th - 1 pm -The Last of the
products for Carolyn Brandly.
Blonde Bombshells - A woman tries to reunite
Monday, August 18th
the swing band she played with during WWII.
11 AM - 1 PM| Lounge | Free
Saturday, August 23rd -1 pm - The King’s
Coffee Hour with the Staff
Speech - The story of King George VI and
Join the staff on the first Wednesday of the
his impromptu ascension to the throne and the
month for complementary coffee or tea. No
speech therapist who helped him.
formal agenda, just an open discussion.
Saturday, August 30th -1 pm - Memoirs of a
Wednesday, August 6th
Geisha - Tells the story of a young girl, Chiyo
10:30 AM-11:30 PM | Lounge | Free
Sakamoto, sold to a geisha house by her family.
Volunteers
Volunteer of the Month - Mary Vonfintel
On Tuesdays and Fridays during the year, but only on Fridays during the
summer, sitting at the front reception desk you will meet a bubbly blonde
named Mary Vonfintel. Mary has volunteered at the Cook Street Village
Activity Centre for approximately 4 years. Besides volunteering here, she
is and active member and treasurer of the Victoria Lawn Bowling Club,
and has played for 4 years.
Mary is definitely a west coaster, born in Vancouver and has lived in
James Bay for 30 years. She even experienced living in San Francisco
during the sixties, but that’s another story.
Besides playing Bridge, riding her bike, knitting, doing Tai Chi and
learning Snooker this Fall, Mary loves to have coffee with her friends at
the Moka House. She moved to the Cook Street Village a few years ago
and loves it. She says it has a wonderful community feeling and she’s
always running into people she knows.
She has one son and one granddaughter who live in Munich, Germany.
Thank you Mary for spending your precious time volunteering.
© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
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Centre Business
CENTRE CLOSURE
The Centre will be closed for the statutory
holiday on Monday, August 4th
ICA Shadow Theatre Project for Seniors
Come to four free 2 hour workshops to learn how
to tell a story you loved as a child with simple
shadow theatre techniques.
Work with a theatre facilitator and a small group
to create a short shadow theatre play that we will
perform for family, friends, and the community.
Meet new friends and learn a new skill!
No experience needed, just enthusiasm!
Workshop #1 - Friday, August 8th 1:30-3:30pm
Workshop #2 - Friday, August 15th 1:30-3:30pm
Workshop #3-Friday, August 22nd 1:30-3:30 pm
Workshop #4 - To Be Announced
Rehearsal - Friday, August 29th 1:30-3:30pm
Show- Wednesday, September 3rd 11am-12pm
Farewells
To Carson Sage,
Activity Assistant,
whose last day will be on
August 28th, to
return to school at
UVic. Thank you for
all your hard work at
the Centre Carson.
To YMCA/YWCA Summer Students,
Benjamin Rousse and Claudia Ramirez
whose last day will be August 8th.
Best of luck in your future endeavours.
Kitchen Korner
Kitchen Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Mon-Thurs, Sat.
Soup & Sandwiches Served
Monday to Thursday, & Saturday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Notice: Check out our new Summer Menu for daily items like Chef Salads, Caesar
Salads, Various Hot and Cold Sandwiches with Fries or Onion Rings, Muffins,
Baked Goods and MORE!
AUGUST Hot Lunch Hours and Menu:
Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM $8.00 per meal.
August 6th– Cream of Carrot Soup, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed
Vegetables, Pistachio Layer Dessert
August 13th - Minestrone Soup, BBQ Beer-Can Chicken, Mixed Vegetables, Cheesy
Baked Potato Wedges, Banana Cream Pie
August 20th - Veggie Soup, Tourtiere Pie, Mixed Veggies, Strawberry Shortcake
August 27th - Manhattan Clam Chowder, Beer Batter Cod Burgers, Coleslaw,
Pineapple Whip
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© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Courses and Workshops
YOGA for EveryBODY
Enjoy gentle chair yoga tailored for those
with physical challenges. The class is done
seated in a chair or wheelchair.
Tuesdays Aug 5th - Aug 26th
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Member $32/
Non-Member $37
Drop-in welcome $10
iPad for Beginners Workshop
Bought or received an iPad and don’t know
how to use it? Or thinking of getting or
giving one and want to know what the craze is
all about? Learn one-on-one about your iPad
and it’s basic operation.
Monday, August 11th
9 AM - 10:30 AM
Members $37/Non-Members $42
iPhone/iPod Workshop
Bought an iPhone and don’t know how to
transfer address books, calendars, photos,
& music? How to do texting, browsing the
internet, emailing, changing the setup.
Different package plans pros and cons.
Monday, August 11th
10:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Members $37/Non-Members $42
Samsung Galaxy Tablet for Beginners
Learn the essentials and discover the great
potential in this action packed hands-on wokrshop. Photos, videos, browsing, downloading
apps and more. Create a gmail account prior to
the class.
Monday, August 11th
1 PM - 4 PM
Members $64/Non-Members $69
iPad for Beginners
Learn the essentials and discover the great
potential in this action packed hands-on
workshop. Photos, videos, browsing, downloading apps, books and more. Bring your
iPads to these productive and fun classes
with Janet.
Monday, August 11th
9 AM - 12 PM
Members $64/Non-Members $69
iPad Camera Fun
Take using and editing the iPad photos to
the next level using free apps. You will be
installing and trying some of them on your
tablet in this class. Bring your Apple ID and
password.
Monday, August 18th
1 PM - 3 PM
$43 Members/ $48 Non-Members
© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Windows Surface RT Tablet
for Beginner’s
Learn the essentials and discover the great
potential in this action packed hands-on
workshop. Photos, videos, browsing,
downloading apps and more. Create your
Microsoft account prior to the class.
Monday, August 18th
9 AM - 12 PM
Members $64/Non-Members $69
NEW Drop-in Actvity
Dominoes
Learn to play the popular and enjoyable
game of Dominoes with our Summer
Students, Benjamin and Claudia!
Tuesday, until August 5th
10 AM - Noon
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Wellness Services
Foot Care
Providing an assessment, filing, clipping,
debriding of nails, soaks & foot massage.
By appointment only
Sign-up at reception desk.
Wednesdays, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Cost: $45
Connect Hearing
Complimentary Hearing Screening Clinic.
Twice a year - Next one:
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
10am to 12pm
Easy, quick and painless!
Planning a Birthday Party
for a Child?
Reflexology for Health
Wednesdays 12:30-4:00pm
1/2 hr. $44
1 hr. $77
Reflexology is a gentle foot massage that
works through stimulating reflex points.
Experience the benefits throughout the
whole body from the feet up, while you
relax in one of our comfortable chairs.
Please sign up for appointments at
reception.
Diabetes Support Group
There will be a meeting every 3rd Thursday,
Bimonthly. Next Meeting:
Thursday, September 18th
10:15 am - 11:15 am
FREE
Blood Pressure Clinic
Drop in and have your blood pressure
checked by a retired R.N.
On Summer break, back on
Sept. 11th -2pm
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Par-T-Perfect and CSVAC are excited to help
you plan an unforgettable birthday party!
Your 2 hour party includes:
bouncy castle; face painting & temporary
tattoos; balloon animals; parachute games;
a party leader; and 2 hour room rental
$150.00 plus taxes (max 15 children)
Call Par-T-Perfect at 386-5867
Biomagnetism and
Energy Healing
“Bioenergetic balancing with magnets.”
Natural treatment for all kinds of illness.
Balance the PH in your system.
Feel better, healthier and younger.
Biomagnetism -1 hr. $85
Energy Healing - 30/40 min. $50
Call to book your appointment
250-384-6542
Every 2nd Thursday 10 - Noon
CSVAC is a proud
member of
SAFE
HARBOUR
© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Drop - In Activities and Fees
Monday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ladies Snooker (G)
Stretch & Strength
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fitness (A)
Summer Break
Line Dancing (A)
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Mahjong (G)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Bingo (A)
Texas Hold’em Poker
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(C)
Creative Writers
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Group (F)
Tuesday
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Summer Break
Fun & Fitness (A)
Sing-A-Long Group
Chair Yoga Course
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
(G)
Progressive Bridge
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
(A)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Euchre (G)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Busy Hands (C)
Wednesday
Stretch & Strength
9:30 am - 10:30 am
(A)
9:30 am - 11:30 am Friendly Bridge (L)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Painting Group (C)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Cribbage (A)
Room Legend
(A)
(C)
(F)
(G)
(L)
Auditorium
Craft Room
Founders Room
Games Room
Lounge
© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Thursday
9:00 am - 10:00 am
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Summer Break
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fun & Fitness (A)
Open Billiards (G)
Tai Chi (A)
Book Group - (L)
Duplicate Bridge (L)
Weight Watchers (A)
Canasta (L)
Friday
9:30 am - 10:30 am Stretch & Strength (A)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Euchre (L)
Saturday
9:00 am - 11:00 am
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
1:00 pm - 3 pm
Weight Watchers (A)
Progressive Bridge (A)
Cribbage (A)
Movie (L)
Drop-In Group Highlight
The Diabetes Support Group is looking for
new members.
The goal is to help you deal with the daily
effects of living with Type 2 Diabetes.
Please join us for our next meeting in a
warm and supportive atmosphere.
Drop-In Fees
Type
Activity
Fitness Class
Course Drop - In
Card Games
Members
$1.75
$3.25
$10.00
$2.25
Non-Members
$3.50
$6.25
$10.00
$4.00
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A PICTURE SAYS A THOUSAND WORDS
On July 12th we hosted our Annual CSVAC Summer BBQ raising over $500 for the Centre.
We also celebrated July/August Birthdays at our Cook Street Classic mini-putt, and during
our Wednesday Hot Lunch we enjoyed a performance by Seasoned Players drama troupe.
Right:
Councillor Lisa
Helps at the
BBQ
Left, our
Painting Group
at the BBQ
Left,
Councillor
Charlayne
Thornton-Joe
and Board
Member
Michael Lewis
serve up
popcorn
Above, Mayor Fortin with some
participants
Below, Dancing for Brain Health
demonstrations which we will offer in the Fall
Right, Kim has
a seat with our
mascot bears
Left, Members Marilyn,
Jan, Russ, Erna, Ida,
and Ken at our July/Aug
Birthday Social
Right, the Seasoned
Players put on a drama
performance about
responsible gambling
© 2012 Cook Street Village Activity Centre
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