January 2015 - Ogden House Senior Citizens Club

January 2015 Ogden House 50+ Activity Centre NEWSLETTER WE ARE SUPPORTED BY: OUR COMMUNITY, OUR MEMBERS & FRIENDS LIKE YOU
OGDEN HOUSE 50 + ACTIVITY CENTRE 2102 – 69 AVENUE S.E., CALGARY, AB T2C 3Y4 PHONE: 403.279.2003 FAX: 403.279.1009 www.ogden50plus.org 2 OGDEN HOUSE 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE CLUB HOURS:
2014 BOARD EXECUTIVE Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
CHAIR Margaret Moffat Open after hours including weekends
TREASURER Annie Plaza for programs and activities
SECRETARY Phyllis Gale 1st VICE CHAIR Carol Finlay OFFICE HOURS:
2nd VICE CHAIR Paddy Brown Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
PAST CHAIR Marianne Wilkat Office closed on Statutory Holidays
Email address:
RETURNING BOARD MEMBERS programs@ogden50plus.org
Oscar LaRocque Shirley Bullough NEW BOARD MEMBERS VISION STATEMENT: Lois Holley Verla Boyle Jack Parker Don Fisherman We are an organization that gives purpose to our lives by keeping us involved socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually STAFF CEO Alexandra Witczak BOOKKEEPER Crystal Haynes MISSION S
TATEMENT: PROGRAMS & We are a socially active service VOLUNTEERS Debbie LaRocque MOW/SNOW Rick Scott/Jennifer Black organization for the community FILLING THE GAP Jennifer Black OGDEN HOUSE 50 + ADDRESS: 2102 – 69 AVENUE S.E., CALGARY, AB T2C 3Y4 WEB PAGE: www.ogden50plus.org BULLETIN BOARD!
Please check the Bulletin Board to
see what Outings; Classes or
Special Events are scheduled.
Sign up sheets & interest sheets
are on the board in the lobby. If
there are any new or past
programs that you would like to
see, please come in and have a
chat with Debbie. We are always
ready and willing to try new
programs or restart up a program,
which you have done before and
enjoyed.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS POLICE 403-­‐266-­‐1234 FIRE 403-­‐269-­‐0442 BUS ROUTE INFO 403-­‐262-­‐1000 OGDEN HOUSE 403-­‐279-­‐2003 MOW/SNOW 403-­‐236-­‐8139 Thank You!
3 Christmas Tea Announcement Nov 29, 2014
A HUGE THANK YOU TO SOUTHRIDGE
LION’S CLUB FOR SERVING TEA & ALL
THEIR HELP!!!
Winners - Door Prizes and Hampers:
Lisa Peterson
Sharon Sheen
Laura Friesen
Marilyn Gorveatt
Bea Eastgaard
Helen Rennie
Marilyn Mallow
Hazel Gareau
Blanche Barnes
M. Raabe
Marion Headley
Rosaland Knights
Betty Church
Susan Gallant
Gabby
We Thank Our Gift Donors!
Diane Fountain
Marilyn Gervais
Gwen Hanna
Christine Poole
Agnes Rouse
AMICA Helping Hands
Ogden House 50 + Activity Centre Our N ewsletter! Ogden House 50 + Activity Centre
will be changing the frequency of
publishing our newsletter from
monthly to bi-monthly (every other
month). We have also made
adjustments to the look of the
newsletter to make it easier to read
and find the information you are
looking for!
Don’t worry! We will continue to
provide our Calendar for the
Centre on a monthly basis to
ensure the availabilities of our
activities are at your fingertips.
Winners of our events will also be
posted on the back of the calendar
and any special announcements
as they occur.
Totals for the Craft Sale::
Craft Sales
Baking Sales
Door Sales
Quilt Raffle Sales
$ 1,045.65
$ 367.25
$ 294.65
$ 120.00
Total!!
$ 1,827.55
Don’t stop with your suggestions or
photos! Please submit any article
ideas, fun facts or imagery for
consideration.
Thank You!
$ 10 Tim Horton’s Gift Card
December’s Winner:
Mary-Lou Miller
4 Announcement: From the City of Calgary, Transit Department Regarding: Calgary HandiBus Changes Recently, an independent sustainability study,
commissioned by Calgary HandiBus found the
accessible transportation market in Calgary has
been evolving and more options for travel are
available to the special needs community. This
includes Calgary Transit whose buses and
CTrains are now more accessible. The studies
findings show that the HandiBus model isn’t
sustainable as costs continue to climb.
HandiBus has considered all options and
determined the most appropriate course of
action is to cease operation sometime in
2015. Calgary HandiBus has asked
Access Calgary to look at effective
options for delivering service to our
customers.
HandiBus will work with Access
Calgary so there is adequate time
for the transition and to provide
uninterrupted transportation to our customers.
Long -term plans include operating HandiBus as a
not-for-profit organization, which will advocate for the
disabled community and continue to raise money to buy vehicles for
organizations that provide special needs transportation, including Access
Calgary.
Many details are still being worked out, and the goal is to have a smooth transition for customers
and to provide great service.
For more information, you can call Access Calgary at 403-230-6673.
SPECIAL EVENTS: TGIF DINNER
January 16 th , 2015
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!!
$ 15.00 Per Person
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 403-279-2003
5 HELLO! WINNERS Last Months Winners CLUB 50/50 – Bill Breach TOONIE – Peggy Agnew FREE DINNER – Millicent Vandersteen From Tara, Maida and Nicole Older Adult Service Coordinators! Older Outreach is provided by Jewish Family Services Calgary and The Way In. One of us will be available at the Ogden House 50+ Activity Centre for drop-­‐in appointments Monday mornings during the hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Look for the specific dates and details to be posted at the Centre, as we will be away on some Mondays. We are also available to meet with you through out the week in the community or at your home if you prefer. For more information, contact Tara, Maida or Nicole at Jewish Family Service Calgary at 403-­‐
287-­‐3510. If you have any questions pertaining to government, community benefits or programs we would be pleased to speak with you. See you then! Tara, Maida and N icole SUPPORT YOUR CLUB PLAY THE 50/50 EVERY WEEK YOU CAN’T WIN IF YOU DON’T PLAY Fun Facts:
Snow is cold, but it can also be an insulator
Snow is such a good insulator that some animals dig snow caves to hibernate in. New snow is made up of a
large percentage of air. As the air can barely move among the accumulated snow crystals, heat transfer is
greatly reduced. This allows animals to hibernate safely through the winter in their snow burrows.
Information from National Snow and Ice Data Center - see http://nsidc.org/cryosphere/snow/science/characteristics.html for more snow and ice facts
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6 OGDEN HOUSE 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD It’s a New Year and a new look for the newsletter. Some of you have expressed a desire to see and hear more of what The Board is doing. So here it is: • We are waiting confirmation from Edmonton that our “Bylaws” have been accepted and approved. • The “Policies and Procedures” manual has been completed. • The “Rental” agreements have been updated. Ogden House will no longer be paying Volunteers. • The Shuffleboard table has been moved to the Games Room where it will remain. • There was no cost incurred in the making of the “Buffet” table in the Auditorium. We were able to repurpose the top that Hank Wilkat had made for the shuffleboard table. It was reinforced, repainted and attached permanently to the wall. All hardware, lumber, paint and labour was donated The Board has many items on its “To Do” list. These items will be dealt with in the coming weeks and months. STAY TUNED! Margaret Moffat Board Chair MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Happy New Year to all!! With New Year new hopes, plans and resolutions come. We all hope for better so I do too. I hope that Ogden House will be doing better and better, that we all will live in peace and joy. In the end we are more alike than different and I hope that we see other people from this perspective. Last year was very good year for Ogden House! We went through a lot of changes and we accomplished a lot. We have very good team on the Board and also all employees work hard and in sync. How does it get better than this? On this occasion I want to thank all for participation, presence and involvement. Without you we wouldn’t be able to accomplish what we did! Alexandra Witczak Executive Director WORD GAMES, REBUS: Can you find the hidden meaning?
I’M you ______ __________________ _____________ ____________ A) B) 1 minute, 2 minute, 3 minute, __________________ ________ __________________ C) COitisLD ________ _____________ _________________________ D) H2OLY _____________ _____________ (Answers on page 10) 7 READING! There is nothing better then curling up with a good
book when it’s cold outside. If you are looking for a
book to delve into and enjoy the works of
Maeve Binchy, try these other authors:
Thomas Berger Jacqueline Briskin Elizabeth Goudge Joanne Greenberg
Colleen McCullough Joyce Carol Oates
Rosamunde Pilcher Belva Plain
Eugenia Price Anne Rivers Siddons Joanna Trollope
Anne Tyler JAN 20, 2015
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Mow/Snow
Mow/Snow is in the process of updating our snow list for the winter of 2014/2015. If you would like to be included please contact Rick or Jen. If you qualify for the “Seniors Special Needs Program” and have not signed up for the money to pay for lawn maintenance, snow removal and house cleaning, see Jen. She can get you on the program if you qualify and you can get your money back from Mow/Snow. Jen can be reached most weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Jan 15, 2015
403-­‐279-­‐2003 Just For Laughs
This is a real sign outside a Methodist Church: “Whoever is praying for more snow…PLEASE STOP!”
It got so cold last month, the taxman had his hands in his own pockets!
Classified
Ads
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be interesting: “Wedding Dress for Sale! Worn once by mistake. Call Stephanie….”
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS! This months birthdays are: Alice Lois Patricia Elaine Pam Eleanor Dale Wade Agnes Ignaz Dina Nels Sharleen Marilyn Kevin Mary Lynn Anne Patricia Sherry Ramon Kenneth Shirley Marilyn Betty Don Bev Frances Rose Don Al Patricia Donald Norman Sandy Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan NEW Check Our Calendar! Ogden House 50 + Activity Centre is pleased to have the following activities added to our calendar: Bates Beyer Bumstead CRD Crompton Davies Dupuis Dupuis Eby Eugster Evans Flaathen Fraser Grant Heeres Kanten Kennedy Kerr Lewin Lopez MacLeod MacLeod Mallow Miles Miller Myer Nelson Parker Pickerl Schroeder Seaman Starling Swartman Townshend 8 6 18 26 12 4 8 27 11 21 9 19 3 22 25 3 2 24 18 16 17 24 5 31 15 22 21 2 29 21 5 15 14 20 23 ZUMBA! Starting Febuary 5th, 2015 Thursdays from 2:00 – 3:00 pm $ 40 for 8 sessions To sign up please come in or call to register 403-­‐279-­‐2003 EARMUFFS! Earmuffs were invented by Chester Greenwood in
1873 at the age of 15.
While skating, it is said he came up with the
idea as his ears were freezing. He asked his
Grandmother to sew beaver fur and cloth between
loops of wire. The idea worked.
At the age of 19, he was awarded a patent on
March 13, 1877.
He manufactured earmuffs (A.K.A. Champion Ear
Protectors) in Farmington, Maine for nearly 60
years.
It’s amazing how many good ideas are born from being cold! Great One Liners!
An early bird might get the worm, but the 2nd
mouse, gets the cheese!
Always borrow money from a pessimist…they
never expect to get it back.
STAYING WARM AND STAYING SAFE Walking at anytime of year is a great way
to keep fit and wintertime provides it’s own
sense of beauty when the ground is
covered with snow. Winter walks also
have their challenges. Uncleared ice or
hard packed snow can pose a problem
for a pedestrian at any age.
9 Use a cane, or even a pair of ski poles when
walking to help with balance. Make sure the
height of these items is the correct size for
you before purchasing. Speak to your doctor,
local pharmacist or about best height for
you, as well as, how to use these devices
properly. If you currently have a cane,
an ice gripper is an inexpensive attachment
available at most drug stores. Ensure the
pick is retracted when using your cane on a
hard surface as they can be slippery.
Winter is here so make sure you
prepare yourself for those outdoor
excursions. A few tips from Canada
Safety Council’s website are as follows:
When out walking, choose warm clothing.
A hat and scarf can help prevent heat
loss as well good mittens or
gloves. Dressing in layers may
also keep you warmer.
Choose a good pair of winter boots or
shoes. For warmth as well as stability look
for well-insulated, waterproof boots/shoes
which have thick, non-slip tread soles made
of natural rubber.
Dress in bright colours so others
on the roads can see you more clearly.
Ice grippers or attachable “cleats” on footwear
can help you walk on hard packed snow and
ice. Remember though, grippers/cleats can be
dangerously slippery when walking on smooth
surfaces such as ceramics or stone. Before
buying grippers, ensure they are easily attached
and removed from your footwear. This is best
done when sitting down.
For additional safety tips on winter walking, you can check out the Canada Safety Council’s website at: https://canadasafetycouncil.org/senior-­‐
safety/safety-­‐tips-­‐winter-­‐walking NUTRITION Meat and alternatives provide us with nutrients such as iron, zinc, B vitamins (B vitamins include thiamin,
riboflavin, niacin, B6 and B12), magnesium and protein. Meat is an obvious source of protein, but other
foods, which belong to this food group, include fish, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds. Health Canada’s Food
Guide recommends at least 2 servings of fish per week and to regularly choose an alternative such as
beans, lentils or nuts as a substitute for meat products to improve cardiovascular health.
Canada Food Guide’s Tips for Consumers:
Have meat alternatives often, such as beans, lentils or tofu.
Eat at least two servings of fish per week.
Select lean meat and alternatives prepared with little to no added fat or salt.
For more information on Canada’s Food Guide and Tips for consumers please visit:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/pubs/res-educat/res-educat-eng.php#a8
Who Thought This Up? A Phobia of the Northern Lights is called Auroraphobia. A Phobia of the Cold is called is called Cheimaphobia. A Phobia of Ice or Frost is called Pagophobia. 10 DO YOU REMEMBER? THE APRON! I don't think our kids know what an apron is anymore.
The main use of Grandma's apron was to protect her
dresses as she only had a few. It was easier for her to
wash her aprons than her dresses and they required far
less material to make.
An Apron was used for many things:
It was a potholder for removing hot dishes and pans
from the oven.
It was used for drying children's tears, and on occasion
it was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
The apron was used for carrying eggs from the chicken
coop, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs
to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding
places for shy kids and even the cheeky ones that got
into trouble and needed a safe haven.
When the weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it
around her arms for a little extra warmth.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow,
when bent over the hot wood stove.
Wood chips and kindling were brought into the kitchen
in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of
vegetables for cleaning. After the
peas had been shelled, it carried out
the hulls too.
In the Fall, the apron was used to
bring in apples that had fallen from
the trees.
When unexpected company
drove up the road, it was
surprising how much furniture
that old apron could dust in a
matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready,
Grandma walked out onto the porch,
waved her apron, and the men folk knew it
was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
Grandma used her apron to set her hot baked apple pies on
the windowsill to cool. Her granddaughters used theirs to place
pies on the windowsill to thaw.
It will be a long time before someone invents something that
will replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.
The Government would go crazy now trying to figure out how
many germs were on that apron. I don't think I ever caught
anything from an apron, but love.
The History of Aprons:
Word Games - Answers:
A) I’m bigger then you
B) Counting the minutes
C) It is cold outside
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The English word for Apron came from “naperon”, an old French word for napkin or small tablecloth.
In the 12th century, men wore the first aprons as hygienic, protective wear.
In England, during the 16th and 17th centuries, the colour of the apron denoted the trade of the wearer.
English Barbers wore a checked pattern, Butchers and Porters wore a green apron, and Masons wore white.
In the 18th century, the pinafore apron was “pinned” to clothing.
From the 1930’s to the 1950’s aprons became fashionable, with styles and prints changing with the times.
D) Holy water
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11 WARM UP WITH COMFORT FOOD Comfort food means many things and it is different for each person. A hot cup of soup can be a favourite for
some, while others may enjoy a heartier meal made with mashed potatoes or pasta to give them that feeling of
fullness and satisfaction.
A wonderful Canadian Classic, which is enjoyed by many people in our cold, winter climate is Macaroni &
Cheese, and it’s not just for kids anymore. Cooking shows, restaurants and food trucks showcase a wide variety
of decadent and savoury dishes that can give you some inspiration to add new flavours to this traditional meal.
There are several variations of Mac & Cheese that can be made, and you don’t have to use the pre-packaged
kind, which may have higher levels of sodium. An easy Macaroni & Cheese can be made with a homemade
cheese sauce and baked with any range of ingredients. When you are cooking for one or two people, it can also
be frozen and warmed up at a later time for you to enjoy.
Elbow Noodles
Boil 8 oz or 225 grams in a pot for 5 minutes, drain
and let cool.
Basic Cheese Sauce:
¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Milk
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar (Marble and Mozzarella
may be substituted or used with Cheddar)
A pinch of salt and pepper to taste
In a pot, melt the butter on a medium/low heat
until liquid.
Stir in flour, approximately 1/8 of a cup at a time
until all the butter is absorbed and the flour is
“congealed”.
Slowly add milk, a few splashes at a time until
the flour begins to loosen and the milk is warmed
through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir until it gently bubbles, then add cheese and
stir until melted.
Combine the pasta and cheese sauce and stir until
coated. Serve in individual bowls, or, transfer to a
baking dish and add the breadcrumb mixture and
any of the ingredient suggestions from the next
column, for a Baked Mac & Cheese.
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese is a comforting
dish. Try adding a few twists of your own, or,
choose from the suggestions above, to create
both nutritious and satisfying home cooked meals.
BAKED MAC & CHEESE
Add ½ Cup of Breadcrumbs, mixed with ¼ cup of
cheddar (or any other cheese/milk product suggested
below) and 2 tsps of Olive Oil, or, Butter into a bowl and
mix.
Spread on top of the Macaroni, cover, and bake at 350 C
for 30 minutes. Remove cover and let bake for an
additional 10 to 15 minutes to brown the top.
Ingredient Ideas for Diversity:
• Home Style Mac & Cheese: Chopped, cooked ham,
cheddar cheese, cauliflower & broccoli.
• Irish Mac & Cheese: Chopped, cooked ham, leek,
sour cream & spinach.
• Garden Mac & Cheese: Diced red peppers, green
onion, diced brussels sprouts, peas and carrots.
• Italian Sausage Mac & Cheese: Chopped, cooked
Italian sausage, mozzarella, spinach, tomatoes, garlic
& Parmesan cheese.
• Smoked Oyster Mac & Cheese: Smoked oysters,
seasoned with dill, lemon & garlic.
• Mac & Cheese Chicken Florentine: Chopped cooked
chicken, cottage cheese, spinach, tomatoes, garlic,
sautéed mushrooms with onions, shredded carrot.
• Hamburger Mac & Cheese: Cooked ground
hamburger, mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms with
onions, shredded carrot and diced tomato.
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