Abbotsford Winter Program Guide 2014

Winter 2014
Program Guide & Newsletter January - March
Abbotsford @ The Glebe Centre
“Building Community Since 1975”
Alice Hinther
Welcome to Abbotsford
Your Community Leisure & Resource Centre for Adults 55+
950 Bank St. K1S 5G6 613-230-5730
www.glebecentre.ca (see Programs & Services / Community Programs)
e-mail us at: abbotsford@glebecentre.ca
Abbotsford will be closed December 23, 2013 - January 1, 2014 and Monday February 17
An Abbotsford membership has its privileges!
Please note:
It is time to
renew!
Membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st, 2014.
Only $40 a year, and lots of benefits!
Member Registration
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Partnerships—
Partnerships—These local businesses welcome Abbotsford members!
Simply show your Abbotsford membership card to receive these privileges:
Bloomfields Flowers
783 Bank St. (613-230-6434) 10% discount on all flowers and floral accessories
Booster Juice
856 Bank St. (613-236-3028) 10% discount on all items - boosters, juices, smoothies & snacks
Compact Music
785½ Bank St. (613-233-8922) 10% discount on all classical CD’s
Glebe Pharmasave Apothecary
778 Bank St. (613-234-8587)
10% discount on all store merchandise; excludes prescriptions, stamps
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group
175 Third Ave. (613-233-8713) Discount on all GNAG programs offered at the Glebe Community Centre
Travel Cuts
740 Bank St. (613-565-3555) $100 off a Sun Holiday (some restrictions apply)
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Contents
Abbotsford Happenings, Pat Goyeche…….………………………...….………....4
Listing of all Clubs including Opera & Book Club.………….…..……..…..5
Crafts, Teddies, Ping Pong and more…….....…………………………….….…..…6
Art, Pottery, Stained Glass……………...……………………………………………..........7
Fitness Classes & Descriptions …………………………………………….…..….…..8,9
Things to Ponder………………………………………………………..........…….…..…..…...10
Learn & Explore ‘Speaker’s Series’….………….….…………………….………...11
Your to-do list!..............................................……….………………….……...12
Propeller Dance and Abbotsford Bands………………………......……….…….13
Special Events………………………...………………………………..………..…....…..….14 ,15
Our Staff, Services & Council..…………………………….……………..…..back page
Membership & Class Information
The membership year runs from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
Our 2014 membership rate is $40 for all new and renewing members.
NonNon-members may enroll in classes but will be charged an extra $20.00 fee per course.
How to Register for Classes
Payment Methods:
In Person - at our Reception Desk
By Phone - 613613-230230-5730
Cash
By Mail -
Abbotsford
Debit
950 Bank St.
Cheque
Ottawa, ON K1S 5G6
$
DEBIT
CARD
Or phone us and use your Visa or MasterCard
Please register at least one week before course start date.
THE FINE PRINT: You may register for courses at the Abbotsford Reception Desk or by
phone. Payment must be made at the time of registration to secure your place in the class.
You may be asked to show your membership card. A minimum number of participants is
required to run any course, and each course also has a maximum number of possible
participants, so it pays to register early if you are interested!
Courses that have not met the minimum enrolment requirement one week prior to their scheduled start date
will be cancelled. Full refunds will be granted if a course is cancelled. Refunds for any other reason will be
made only if the Centre is notified at least one week prior to the course start date. A $5.00 administrative fee
will be charged on these refunds.
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Abbotsford Happenings:
The 38th Annual Bazaar a Great Success!
By: Pat Goyeche
Our volunteers gave their time and the wonderful local merchants their unique goods and services.
Scotiabank generously sponsored the event and provided a gang of enthusiastic employees who
expertly counted and accounted for our profits.
Ottawa Police Services kept us safe and secure during the event. Chartwell Retirement Residences,
Kettlemans, Lord Lansdowne, Starbucks in the Glebe and McKeens Metro kept our volunteers fed and
ready for the onslaught of customers. We are truly surrounded by an army of caring community
folk...thank you!
We also count on our greater community of merchants in Ottawa South and The Glebe who donated
desirable items and gift certificates to our Merchants’ Silent Auction.
As many of you will know this annual bazaar is a labour of love for the members, volunteers, friends,
family members and staff at Abbotsford. The repeated success of the event is one hundred percent
thanks to the help and hard work of all these folks. We have had “elves” working in the depths of
Abbotsford since the Spring – sorting, polishing, pricing and packing our treasures.
Abbotsford is the community side of The Glebe Centre. All of our volunteers, clients and members
come from the surrounding neighbourhoods and use Abbotsford and its services to keep fit, keep
connected, keep creative and keep on living in their own homes.
Abbotsford at The Glebe Centre receives about fifty percent of its funding from the government.
This means that client fees and fundraising events are essential to keeping the programs going.
The New Year will bring new resolutions and growth opportunities to Abbotsford. Growth is what we
hope to achieve in the New Year so expect new programs to keep you fit and challenged.
Some highlights to look for in the 2014 Winter Program Guide includes a new Muscle Toning Level 2 to
round out your fitness week. This class offers another opportunity to help you retain the strength, balance
and flexibility you need to live a safe and healthy life.
Our new Chair Yoga is tailored to participants who have limited mobility or who want a gentle yoga class.
In this class poses are done seated in a chair and standing using a chair for support. Each class will
include a combination of stretching and breathing exercises designed to relieve stress and increase
mobility, flexibility and balance.
We have yet another new experience for those who want to explore different and complimentary ways to
keep fit. This term we will have a four week introduction to a modified Yang TaiTai-Chi set and exercises
specially adapted to accommodate health restrictions. Performed either standing or sitting, the aim is to
regain your health.
We are offering an Art Class with Acrylics this term. Patrice Stanley will be teaching technique to both
beginners and those who have been “dabbling” for years. Everyone will grow and learn this winter.
Finally we will be offering a Bridge Class for both beginners and “rusty” bridge players who need go back
to the basics and regain their confidence and finesse. Bridge is food for the brain!
We at Abbotsford look forward to the New Year with great anticipation and look back at our year and the
Annual 2013 Bazaar with great affection.
Note: The stated cost of classes is for members only. Non-members are welcome to
register for any of our courses, but will be charged $20 extra per class.
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All courses will run if there are six participants. Maximum class size varies according to class.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Clubs
Please
All clubs, unless otherwise stated, are for members only, with
a $1.00 dropdrop-in fee. Guests may attend, but are encouraged to
become members if they plan to continue.
Day
Club/Workshop
Room
Time
Note:
DropDrop-in Fee
Monday
Bridge (join in)
Dining Room
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$1
Tuesday
Mah Jongg
Lounge
10:00 - 12 noon
$1
Teddy Bears (page 6)
Craft Room
1:00 - 3:30 pm
none
Scrabble
Dining Room
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$1
Tai Chi (Modified Yang)
Multi-purpose room
2:00 - 3:00 pm
$1
Wednesday
Ping Pong (page 6)
Multi-purpose room
2:30 - 4:30 pm
$1
Thursday
Mixed Snooker or Pool
Board Room
10:00 - 12 noon
$1
Mah Jongg
Atrium
10:00 - 12 noon
$1
Tai Chi (Modified Yang)
Multi-purpose room
12 noon - 1:00 pm
$1
Crafts (page 6)
Craft Room
1:00 - 3:00 pm
none
Tai Chi (Modified Yang)
Multi-purpose Room
2:00 - 3:00 pm
$1
Bridge (join in)
Dining Room
9:00 - 12 noon
$1
Men’s Snooker
Board Room
9:30 - 12 noon
$1
Opera (below)
Lounge
12 noon - 4:00 pm
$1
Ping Pong (page 6)
Multi-purpose room
2:30 - 4:30 pm
$1
Ukrainian Crafts (page 6)
Craft Room
1:00 - 3:00 pm
none
Book Club (below & page 6) Lounge
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$1
Come Sing with Us! (pg. 12) Multi-purpose room
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$1
Friday
Winter Book Club List
Winter Opera Club List
Jan 3
Tristan
Jan 17
Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)
Feb 7
Madame Butterflly (Puccini)
Feb 21
Carmen
(Bizet)
Mar 7
Manon Lescaut
(Puccini)
Mar 21
Romeo & Juliet
(MccMillan’s)
Jan 10
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Will Ferguson
Feb 14
In Man & Other
Natural Disasters
Nerys Parry
(Wagner)
Mar 14
Red Joan
Jennie Rooney
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Create
Book Club
Teddy Bear Bees
For a ‘warm & fuzzy’ experience, join our
volunteer teddy bear makers. No experience
is necessary, and supplies and instructions
are provided. If you like handwork, you’ll
soon be creating lovable, furry fellows to
be sold at our Bazaar. Although finished
bears are the property of the Centre, you’ll
have the skills to make your own at home.
This dynamic group picks books to read
and discuss amongst themselves. They
always welcome new recruits and are
looking for more members who love to
read and discuss books. This is a must
club for those who enjoy the written
word!
Fridays 1:00 - 3:00 pm (see p. 5)
Don’t be shy...just try!
Tuesdays,
ongoing)
Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:30 pm (ongoing
ongoing
Members’ Drop-in fee: $1.00
No cost
Ukrainian Craft Group
The Ukrainian Craft Group will practice
Ukrainian crafts such as: basic embroidery
stitches, knitting using the “combination”
method and making pysanky (Easter eggs)
in the Hutsul and Lemko styles. The group
will also study other Ukrainian crafts such
as gerdany (beadwork), ceramics and
clothing. Beginners welcome, instruction
in English with Suzanne Hunchuck .
(some cost for materials)
Fridays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Jan 17, Feb 21 & Mar 14
Craft Group
All you crafty folk are welcome to join the
Craft Group for creative afternoons on
Thursdays:1:00 - 3:00 pm (ongoing)
Do you knit, crochet, sew or love to make
things? Stop by and find out how you
can lend your talent to this dynamic
group!
No cost
Pool or Snooker
Thursdays 10:00 - noon
This is a “mixed group.” Both men and
women are welcome to participate in a
game of either Snooker or Pool.
Opera Club
The opera club is a group that gets together
twice a month to watch an opera on the large
screen television in the lounge. There is
always room for more opera enthusiasts.
Pick an opera, read about the plot prior to the
show and enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat
during break time. See p.5 for listings and drop
in on any opera you wish to see.
Fridays 12 noon - 4:00 pm (see listing p.5)
Join in and enjoy!
Members’ Drop-in fee: $1.00
Ping Pong
Wednesdays & Fridays 2:30 - 4:30 pm
All members are welcome to come and try this
great pastime. Bring a friend and enjoy a game.
Members’
Drop-in fee: $1.00
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Members’ Drop-in fee: $1.00
Beginners Bridge
Instructor: Claudette Légaré
(10 student minimum)
Do you want to learn how to play bridge or need to start fresh again after not having played in
many years? Join this beginners group! Learning Bridge is like learning a new language. Did
you always wonder why people are so dedicated to their Bridge groups….find out why and
then join in!
Experts agree Bridge feeds the brain!
Thursdays, 1:00 - 3.00 pm
Jan 16 - Mar 6
(8 weeks)
Cost: $55
Stained Glass
Art
(8 student minimum and 10 maximum)
Acrylics is the medium and knowledge and growth is
the objective. Grow at your own rate. Whether you
consider yourself beginner, intermediate or
advanced, this is an Acrylic class for you!
Instructor: Patrice Stanley
Bring your own supplies.
(list for beginners available at reception)
Mondays,
Mondays 10:00 - 12 noon
Jan 13 – Mar 10
(10 student maximum)
Learn the basics of this art form and make
beautiful objects for your home and friends.
Instructor: Lindsay Marmen
*Note:
*Note You will be working with tools which
require manual dexterity.
Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Jan 9 - Mar 13 (10 weeks)
Cost: $40
(8 weeks) Note: No class on Feb 17
Cost: $45
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(6 student maximum)
All levels are welcome
Pottery
Learn the basics of hand-building and working on a
wheel under the guidance of Andrina & Maggie Cox,
Cox
our professional potters.
Members who are taking this class may use the studio
to work on their own at other times of the week for $1
per day, paid at Reception.
If you are a beginner you’ll learn the
fundamentals of calligraphy while
learning the beautiful and useful
script known as “Foundational.”
Foundational.” More
advanced students may work with
"Foundational" or another script of
their own choice and increase their
skills while learning more about page
layout and design."
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12 noon or 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Joan Massey
Jan 9 - Mar 13 (10 weeks)
Wednesday 10:00 - 12 noon
Cost: $55
Jan 15 - Mar 5 (8 weeks)
Cost $35
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STAY FIT
Day
Monday
Winter Fitness Class Schedule
Multi - Savings for Members taking two or more fitness classes
Course
Aerobics
Time
11:00 - 12:00 noon
Dates
Jan 6 - Mar 31
Instructor
Joseph Cull
Cost
*
$70
*No Class
Feb 17
(12 weeks)*
Tuesday
Muscle Toning
10:00 - 11:00 am
Level 2
Tuesday
Muscle Toning
Seated Chair
11:00 - 12 noon
Strength Training
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Aerobics
Kris Belanger
$70
Jan Quinn
$70
Sandy Bies
$70
Joseph Cull
$70
Jan 9 - Mar 27
Janice
$70
(12 weeks)
Bridgewater
Jan 9 - Mar 27
Rosi Riopelle
$70
Sandy Bies
$70
Jan 10 - Mar 28
Leia
$70
(12 weeks)
McIntyre
Jan 7 - Mar 25
Jan 7 - Mar 25
(12 weeks)
9:00 - 10:00 am
Level 2
Thursday
$70
(12 weeks)
Aerobics
Wednesday
Kris Belanger
(12 weeks)
Level 1
Tuesday
Jan 7 - Mar 25
Jan 8 - Mar 26
(12 weeks)
10:00 - 11:00 am
Jan 9 - Mar 27
(12 weeks)
Thursday
Muscle Toning
11:00 am - noon
Level 2
Thursday
Combo Class
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Level 1
Friday
Combo Class
(12 weeks)
9:30 - 10:30 am
Level 2
Friday
Pilates & Gentle
Jan 10 - Mar 28
(12 weeks)
11:00 - 12:00 noon
Stretching
Tai Chi, Yoga, Propeller Dance & Folk Dance Class Schedule
Monday
Propeller Dance
9:15 - 10:45 am
Jan 20 - Mar 17
Liz &
(8 weeks)*
Amelia
Jan 20 - Mar 17
Susan
(8 weeks)*
Barker
Jan 6- Mar 31
Evelyn
Hatha
(12 weeks)*
Hadican
Gentle Chair Yoga 10:00 - 11:00 am
Jan 8 - Mar 26
Heidi
(12 weeks)
Conrad
Jan 22 - Feb 12
Alexandra
(4 weeks)
Opar
(see page 13)
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
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Wednesday
Folk Dancing
Yoga
Modified Yang
Tai-Chi
1:00 - 2:00 pm
2:30 - 4:00 pm
11:00 - 12:00pm
$80
*No Class
Feb 17
$45
*No Class
Feb 17
$90
*No Class
Feb 17
$70
$25
Shape Up
Yoga (Hatha method)
method)
Feeling a lack of coordination or
balance and want to improve
your cardio quality at the same
time? Yoga may be for you!
Muscle Toning Level 1 (with chairs):
This class comes highly recommended to build and
maintain bone density, increase muscular strength
and improve flexibility.
Muscle Toning Level 2 (with floor work):
It is well documented that we lose our functional
strength as we age UNLESS we make an effort to maintain it
through exercises. This class offers another opportunity to help
you retain the strength, balance and flexibility you need to live
a safe and healthy life.
Aerobics:
Focus on your cardiovascular system with a
good workout for your heart muscle in this
lively low-impact class. Also great for
circulation and sense of well-being.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Tailored to participants who have
limited mobility or who want a gentle
yoga class. Each class will include
a combination of stretching and
breathing exercises designed to
relieve stress, increase mobility,
flexibility and balance.
Seated Aerobics
Having trouble weight bearing but want to keep fit?
This is the class for you! You can get an excellent
work out from a seated position, without compromising
your continued health and well-being.
Modified Yang Tai - Chi
ComboCombo-Class Levels 1 & 2
Aerobics & Muscle Toning
You’ve heard of cross training? Are you ready
for another challenge? This is the class for you!
Complete your fitness regime by bringing these
two excellent workouts into one session.
An introduction to a modified Yang
Tai - Chi set and exercises specially
adapted to accommodate health
restrictions. Performed either
standing or sitting, the aim is to
regain and maintain your health.
Strength Training Level 2
Do you need to concentrate on strengthening with
weights? Are you in other Level classes? This
might be the class just the perfect fit for you.
Round out your fitness routine with weights!
DropDrop-in Fitness: *
*Subject to # of students in class, to a maximum 15 students.
Fitness:
Yoga:
Members’ DropDrop-in: $8.00
Members’ DropDrop-in: $10.00
NonNon-members’ DropDrop-in: $10.00
NonNon-Members’ DropDrop-in: $12.00
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Things to Ponder
‘Topical Talks’ on the Topic of….
wide ranging, thought provoking and imaginative topics whilst
enjoying a muffin, juice and a coffee!
Refreshments served at 9:45 am
Talk begins at 10 am sharp!
Cost $3.00
Monday January 27 - Paul Sokoloff botanist, ecologist and research assistant with the
Canadian Museum of Nature will beguile us with an overview of 100 years of botanical exploration
in the Canadian Arctic. Some things have changed a lot since the Canadian Arctic Expedition of
1913 - 1916 but the desire to understand and gain new knowledge about the Arctic is an enduring
constant.
Monday February 24 - Dr. Shawn Marshall is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation. He will talk about the CANDRIVE research program which is studying older
drivers: what is being learned from that study and who will benefit.
Monday March 31 - Paul Heinbecker is a former Ambassador of Canada to Germany and
Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations. He will share his experiences
promoting Canada and Canadian foreign policy.
‘Abbotsford Salon’…
an ideas ‘book’ club, intended to launch conversation and discussion around topics of interest,
novelty and importance.
If you enjoy a good discussion, read the book and come on out on
Monday February 10th at 12:15
in the board room...bring your lunch!
The topic is: “Privacy and the Right to Information”
Ask at reception for reading list and book lending/sharing opportunities….everyone welcome.
Drop-in fee: $1.00
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Many thanks to the over 100 wonderful volunteers who worked so tirelessly for
yet another successful Bazaar. We had tried and true and brand new
sections too….altogether we had the best day ever!
Learn & Explore
‘Speaker’s Series’
What better way to spend an afternoon……
Come join our guests for a variety of presentations each
Wednesday this winter. Reminder: Seniors Ride for Free on
Wednesday’s on OC Transpo
home--made treat! 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
$2.00 admission, includes speaker, tea/coffee and a home
JAN 15 - Carol Shipley, local author and member of Abbotsford will present her new book Love, Loss
and Longing: Stories of Adoption. Carol brings a unique perspective to the world of adoption as an
adoptee, an adoptive mother, and a recently retired adoption professional. She highlights the benefits of
open adoption, the right of adoptees to know their origins and the right of gays and lesbians to adopt.
22 - Alan Neal, host of CBC Radio’s All in a Day will be in person at Abbotsford at 10:30 am!
am
(this one Wednesday only) He will share some live radio stories, his passion for radio and perhaps we
can persuade him to read from his children's book: Ava and the Little Folk.
29 - Claudia Chowaniec will speak of how our experiences of loss and death connect us all in our
need to tell our stories and seek comfort in that sharing. She has recently published Memoir of Mourning:
journey through grief and loss to renewal. You can learn more at www.MemoirOfMourning.com.
FEB
5 - Denise Chong, a local author, is known for her nonfiction depictions of the lives of Chinese
immigrants. Her latest book, Lives of the Family: Stories of Fate and Circumstance continues this
tradition as it follows three different families from their origins in China to the communities they find in
Canada..
12 - Pat Goyeche, Coordinator of Community Programs at Abbotsford, will be presenting
photographs and stories from her summer time adventures: For the Love of Scotland. Her 10 day
walking tour hit a snag when she broke a bone in her foot three weeks before…. but walk she did!
19 – John West has an interesting website called Lost Ottawa -Ottawahh
Ottawahh which highlights a
number of historical building and locations throughout Ottawa. Using a technique called “dissolving” he
can show an old photo then “dissolve” it to show how it is depicted now in 2013. John will share this
magical powers of then and now on the large screen!
26 – Claire Marshal is a Board Member of the Leading Note Foundation (Orkidstro). She will be
presenting: From the Orinoco to the Ottawa;
Ottawa The story of how a Venezuelan music program helps
Ottawa’s inner-city kids reach their potential.
MAR 5 - Craig Kamcke returns to share his love and enthusiasm for history with: It’s Scandalous! This
presentation continues his examination of our nation’s history to discuss a number of political scandals
since Confederation, starting with Sir John A. MacDonald's indiscreet telegrams….finishing with Stephen
Harper’s overspending Senators!
12 - MARCH BREAK (no talk)
19 - Karim Gwaduri, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, will be presenting:: Making Your Money
Last through Retirement. This seminar is designed to help individual investors successfully transition
into and live their life in retirement
26 - Annelise Duval, RD/Dt.P, is a Registered Clinical Dietitian with Sodexo who is currently
working at The Glebe Centre. March is Nutrition Month so her topic will be:: “Simply Cook and Enjoy! serving up practical advice on cooking and food skills from dietitians, the food and nutrition experts.” Get
some practical advice and some important nutritional information to help inform us as we age.
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Your toto-do list!
Writing Your Memoirs
Instructor: Anne Le Dressay
Mondays: 9:30 - 10:30 am Jan 13 - Mar 24
(10 weeks*) *No class Feb 17
Cost: $40
Everybody has a story - or stories. You may be writing your entire story from birth to some logical end
point. Or you may be writing part of your story: childhood on a ranch, a career in the Arctic, a trip
around the world, a passion for rare books, a hobby that turned into a business. Or you may have
known someone remarkable and you want to tell about your connection with her or him. If something
is of particular interest to you, it will be of interest to others. Whatever your memoir project, you will
benefit from this course--the in-class memory-jogger exercises, the at-home assignments, the practice
in using fictional techniques to enhance your story. You will benefit especially from the sharing and
discussion of your work with others involved in similar projects. Share your own experience and learn
from others in a supportive atmosphere.
Come Sing with Us!
Are you hankering to sing? Well we have the time and the space for you! This is not a choir: this is a
chance for folks to get together every Friday afternoon and spread some cheer with each other.
Bill Robertson will be at the piano
playing some OldOld-time Favourites and Contemporary Tunes
Diane McIntyre will lead the singing.
Friday January 17 & 31, Feb 14 & 28, March 14 & 28
1:30 pm—
pm—2:30 pm
Drop-in fee: $1.00
Computer Training
A popular course offered at Abbotsford is our computer tutorial program. Whether you wish to
set up an e-mail account, learn to surf the Web, or simply perfect your ability to generate letters and documents, our computer instructors can surely help. This program is ideal for those
who may be just venturing into the realm of computers and would
appreciate individualized attention.
Ask at Reception.
$25 for 5 sessions
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Do you play a musical instrument?
Have you played one in the past
and would like to again?
Allison Woyiwada headed up the music department at Hopewell School for decades before her
retirement. She is willing to share her skills as both a teacher and musician with Abbotsford
members by facilitating two new bands. She will provide music and direction... you will need basic musical training and an instrument.
Do you play an instrument and want to be part of a band? In January we, with
the help of Allison, will be starting two new bands:
Abbotsford Jazz Band
Abbotsford Concert Band
Come and find out what its all about on Wednesday December 11th at 9:30am,
9:30am no need to make
a commitment but it is a good way to find out what will be happening. Bring your own
instrument, dust it off if you haven’t used it in a long time...don’t be shy!
Everyone welcome to “check it out” & bring a musical friend too!
Propeller Dance
Never Stop Dancing:
Exercise your imagination and sense of play. Develop an ability to move with
artistic purpose and work creatively with others.
Thanks to funding offered by the federal government's New Horizons Program,
Propeller Dance, a contemporary dance company for all abilities, offers classes at
Abbotsford on Monday mornings, (see page 8). Each lesson is led by two teachers
supported by a musician. Classes consist of a seated yoga warm-up, dance and
movement exercises and the creation of original choreography.
Subsidies are available. Inquire at time of registration.
Mondays
9:15 - 10:45 am
Jan 20 - Mar 17
(8 weeks)*
* no class Feb 17
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Special Events
Come Sing with Us!
Welcome to the Log Drive Café
here at Abbotsford
“Here we go a Christmas Caroling”
with Bob Carty & Friends
Friday December 13, 7:30 - 9 pm
Admission: $7.00 at the door (Doors open at 7 pm)
“Lost for Words”
As well as singing traditional and contemporary songs and ballads, this trio also plays
Celtic, Appalachian and Québécois instrumentals. Consisting of Pippa Hall (mountain
dulcimer & fiddle), John Henderson (guitar & 5-string banjo), and Bruce Barton (guitar,
mandolin, & tenor banjo) the group has been featured at a variety of community events
such as the Richmond Fair.
Friday January 24, 7:30 - 9 pm
Admission: $7.00 at the door (Doors open at 7 pm)
Caroline Balderston Parry & David Baril
Caroline and her English husband David were involved with the folk community in
Toronto and started up the first Ottawa Songcircle when they moved here in 1990.
She has done many concerts and workshops in schools and now works as a Director of
Religious Education with the Unitarians. She is also proud parent of Richard Reed
Parry (Arcade Fire) and Evalyn Parry (singer-songwriter-theatre artist).
Friday March 28, 7:30 - 9 pm
Admission: $7.00 at the door (Doors open at 7 pm)
Coffee/Tea and treats will be on sale
courtesy of the Abbotsford Members Council
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Special Christmas Luncheon
Thursday December 19th at 1 pm
Tickets $15.00 per person
We will be serving a catered three–course meal
as well as ...entertainment with …
young harpist & vocalist:
Zepherine
PoirierPoirier-Feraud
“Fanciful and Festive”
Festive
Sponsored in part by Sodexo
Tickets available at reception
(limited seating)
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Abbotsford Services
Our Staff
Janice Bridgewater, Director of Abbotsford
Pat Goyeche,
Goyeche Coordinator of Community Programs
Nick Bermudez,
Bermudez Reception/Program Support
Laura Polegato, Program Facilitator
In Home Services
Michelle Simard,
Simard Program Facilitator
Day Away Program
Jennifer Dare,
Dare Program Facilitator
Day Away Program
Rhoda Cober,
Cober Program Facilitator
Jane Stallabrass,
Stallabrass Program Facilitator
Transportation & Luncheon Club
Lynda Snowdon,
Snowdon Van Driver
Drives clients to and from Abbotsford
Day Away Program
Carlo Pendang,
Pendang Housekeeping
Keeps our Centre clean
Lonelle Butler, Volunteer Coordinator: 238-2727 (353) lbutler@glebecentre.ca
Luncheon Club
Seniors Outreach Services
If you’d like to make new friends and need the
assistance of our van to get here, the Luncheon
Club offers a supportive environment to seniors
living in our geographical area. For information,
call Jane at 613-230-5730.
Do you need help with housecleaning, yard work, odd
jobs or minor repairs? Seniors Outreach Services can
provide screened workers at reasonable rates for our
members who live in our geographical catchment area.
Call 613-230-5730 for full list of our services. Want to
volunteer? Call Lonelle Butler at 613-238-2727
Day Away Program
This program is offered four days each week
to serve seniors in the early to middle stages
of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias,
providing an enjoyable day of activities designed to maintain independence and promote
health. It also offers caregivers a day of rest.
For information contact Janice at 613-230-5730.
Footcare Service
This service, provided by an R.N., is available
Tuesdays by appointment.
Cost for Members is $18 per 20 min. appointment.
$30 for non-members. Call 613-230-5730
New clients need to book two consecutive appointments.
Abbotsford Members Council
The Abbotsford Council is a group of members who advise on programs and policies that affect
Abbotsford members.
All members are invited to attend all meetings.
meetings
President:
Vice-President
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Donna Slaney
Liz Winkelaar
Ken Watkins
Jean Classen
Members at Large: Bill Robertson
Micheline Boyle
Leon Leroux
Council Meetings:
January 21 & March 18
9:30 am in the Board Room
Abbotsford will be closed December 23, 2013 - January 1, 2014 and Monday, February 17