THE GAMES ARE COMING! THE GAMES ARE COMING! COLD LAKE FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH

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Cold Lake is inviting seniors from all over Alberta

lively activities, great food and mysterious

Even the other members of the committee are being

1 LSGA Newsletter Lakeland Senior Games Association winter THE GAMES ARE COMING! THE GAMES ARE COMING! COLD LAKE FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 3, 2019 The City of Cold Lake is inviting seniors from all over Alberta to come to visit us and discover the warmth of our community even if it is winter! Our committee is preparing a great three days of lively activities, great food and mysterious entertainment. Even the other members of the committee are being kept in the dark. So come and help us celebrate winter in Cold Lake! Entry to the City of Cold Lake Imperial Park Energy Centre Northern Spirit Golf and Winter Club JJ Parr Sports Centre 1

2 Tentative Activity Schedule 2019 Date Activity centre Send entries to February 8 floor curling, crib, mil whist St. Paul Feb. 28-Mar 3 Cold Lake Provincial Games Cold Lake Nancy Donnelly April AGM and Board Mtg. Vilna April 11 Enter by Apr. 4 Fun Day Crib, floor curl, mil. Whist Viking Pres Winter May 6 Enter by April 30 June 14 Enter by June 7 Mil whist, floor curling, crib Kinsella Bob Cormack Bocce, floor curling, crib Ft.McMurray Marie Routhier July 4-7 Summer Provincial Games Medicine Hat Lorraine Donovan September 18 Enter by Sept 13 Fun day floor curling, crib and military Cold Lake Nancy Donnelly October 23 Fun day Bonnyville wmmcgregor@hotmail.com Enter by Oct. 26 Floor curl, mil whist, crib November 6 Fun Day Craigend Nick Burdek Enter by Sept. 30 December 5 Floor curl, mil whist crib Two Hills Jim Darda jwdarda@telus.net Enter by Nov 28 crib There may be changes to this TENTATIVE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR

CANADA GAMES SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK AUGUST 2018 The Canada 55+ Games held in Saint John, New Brunswick, August 21-24, 2018, were very well

Among those who participated were Wilfred and Phyllis Collins from the Elizabeth Metis Settlement located southeast of Cold Lake and Ed Storch from

319 participants took part in the Games from Alberta. The eager, outgoing and helpful volunteers impressed everyone with their efforts.

3 CANADA GAMES SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK AUGUST 2018 The Canada 55+ Games held in Saint John, New Brunswick, August 21-24, 2018, were very well attended by over 2300 participants from all over Canada. Among those who participated were Wilfred and Phyllis Collins from the Elizabeth Metis Settlement located southeast of Cold Lake and Ed Storch from Mannville. Wilfred and Ed came home with medals while Phyllis came up just one point short of getting into the medals finals. 319 participants took part in the Games from Alberta. The eager, outgoing and helpful volunteers impressed everyone with their efforts. The next Canada 55+ Games will be hosted in Kamloops, BC in SOME ALBERTA MEDAL WINNERS Wilfred Collins (far left) Wilfred Collins with his SILVER for 8-ball Pool Ed Storch with his 5 GOLD for 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m and Relay 8-ball Pool medal winners (far left) Wilfred Collins SILVER 3

ALBERTA55PLUS FALL GAMES EDMONTON September 7-9, 2018 25

hosted by the Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus Seniors Club of Zone 6.

Duplicate Bridge, Euchre, Pickleball, Floor Shuffleboard, Golf

MEN S 60+ PICKLEBALL GOLD Zone 7 Banner Carriers: Olga Haydak

GOLF GOLD Norm Kowalchuk and Rob Barrett LADIES 70+ PICKLEBALL

4 ALBERTA55PLUS FALL GAMES EDMONTON September 7-9, seniors from Zone 7 took part in the Edmonton Fall Games hosted by the Edmonton Marigold 55 Plus Seniors Club of Zone 6. On offer were Arts, Creative Writing, Bocce, Contract Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Euchre, Pickleball, Floor Shuffleboard, Golf and as a fun tournament Slo-Pitch. MEN S 60+ PICKLEBALL GOLD Zone 7 Banner Carriers: Olga Haydak of Vilna and Marie Olinyk of Two Hills LADIES 55+ CALLOWAY GOLF GOLD Norm Kowalchuk and Rob Barrett LADIES 70+ PICKLEBALL SILVER Michele Robitaille LADIES 55+ CALLOWAY GOLF Margaret Borders and Linda Hook BRONZE Manon Rheaume 4

FALL GAMES continued DUPLICATE BRIDGE BRONZE GAMES BANQUET Phyllis McKee and Nancy Donnelly The Games Banquet not only provided wonderful food but the setting was a delight to the eyes

Each table was provided with a Bare n von Bare entertain the crowd waiting BINGO sheet with names of songs in each for dinner Square.

So we were well entertained even as we waited our turn.

5 FALL GAMES continued DUPLICATE BRIDGE BRONZE GAMES BANQUET Phyllis McKee and Nancy Donnelly The Games Banquet not only provided wonderful food but the setting was a delight to the eyes with large candelabra taking pride of place on each table. A unique activity also decided who went first for dinner. Each table was provided with a Bare n von Bare entertain the crowd waiting BINGO sheet with names of songs in each for dinner Square. A musical duo played a couple of lines of a song and, if your card had it, you marked it off until you had a line of five. Then it was your turn to go. So we were well entertained even as we waited our turn. Volunteers greeted us as soon as we turned off 113 Street and guided us through parking and to our destination making it very easy to get around the venues. Opening Ceremonies started and ended right on time! Communication with participants after registration was good by and snail-mail. We were welcomed and had our directions before we left for Edmonton. Good organization and lots of cheerful volunteers made the Edmonton Games a very pleasant experience. 5

FUN DAY COLD LAKE SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 The Zone 7 Board decided to invite all seniors to our remaining Fun Days for 2018 to introduce our organization to as many seniors

MILITARY WHIST FIRST: BONNYVILLE SECOND: BONNYVILLE MaryAnn Dunkin, John Ingas Tom Cabana and Roman Ulanicki THIRD: COLD LAKE Phyllis McKee, Shirley Matzanke Sal Hickie

Adams, Doreen Unrau, Marge Landry and Kay Smith THIRD: ARDMORE Marilyn Cinnamon, Moe Oster and Theresa Orr CRIBBAGE FIRST: ARDMORE Al Balir, Eian Wilson, Walter

6 FUN DAY COLD LAKE SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 The Zone 7 Board decided to invite all seniors to our remaining Fun Days for 2018 to introduce our organization to as many seniors as possible with the hope that more seniors would become members in seniors accepted the invitation for a day of fun, food and frolic and had a great time. MILITARY WHIST FIRST: BONNYVILLE SECOND: BONNYVILLE MaryAnn Dunkin, John Ingas Tom Cabana and Roman Ulanicki THIRD: COLD LAKE Phyllis McKee, Shirley Matzanke Sal Hickie and Eva Urlacher Lorane McGregor presemts the plaque to Wayne Green, Lil Batke, Lavern Jubinville and Walter Krawiec FLOOR CURLING FIRST: LA COREY SECOND: COLD LAKE Bob Adams, Doreen Unrau, Marge Landry and Kay Smith THIRD: ARDMORE Marilyn Cinnamon, Moe Oster and Theresa Orr CRIBBAGE FIRST: ARDMORE Al Balir, Eian Wilson, Walter Solowaniuk and Joyce Forman SECOND: BONNYVILLE Ted Malishewski and Marie Brume THIRD: COLD LAKE Joe Ibach presents to Delores Babb and Connie Anderson Dick Lasouski and Charlie Lowater 6

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET BONNYVILLE SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Emcee Bob Cormack welcomed guests to the 2018 Awards Banquet held at the Neighbourhood Inn in Bonnyville.

Vice-President Alberta55plus North; Greg Sawchuk, Reeve of the MD of Bonnyville; and Lorna Storchuk, Councillor of the Town of Bonnyville.

2018 awards were presented and door prize winners names were drawn. Thank you to all the board members who brought the prizes from their areas of Zone 7.

MEMBERSHIP Willie McGregor (30), Lorane McGregor (30), Jim Drysdale 25), Paul Boisvert (25) and Nick Burdek (20) PROVINCIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS President Kay Hauer

7 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET BONNYVILLE SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Emcee Bob Cormack welcomed guests to the 2018 Awards Banquet held at the Neighbourhood Inn in Bonnyville. Kay Hauer, Interim President of Lakeland Senior Games Association (Zone 7) added her welcome to the fifty-six attendees including special guests: Pat Covington, Vice-President Alberta55plus North; Greg Sawchuk, Reeve of the MD of Bonnyville; and Lorna Storchuk, Councillor of the Town of Bonnyville. After dinner the LSGA Board members were introduced and Special Guests brought greetings to the group awards were presented and door prize winners names were drawn. Thank you to all the board members who brought the prizes from their areas of Zone YEAR PINS YEAR PINS Bob Cormack, Lynda Carroll, Mary Ouellette, Arnold Ouellette, Lucille Burdek, Susan Nay and Mike Nay HONOURARY LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Willie McGregor (30), Lorane McGregor (30), Jim Drysdale 25), Paul Boisvert (25) and Nick Burdek (20) PROVINCIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS President Kay Hauer presents Lorane McGregor with her Honourary Lifetime Membership Kay Hauer presents an award to the Kinsella Recreation and Agricultural Society President, Glen Wood. Joe Ibach of Vilna and Marie Routhier of Fort McMurray also received Provincial Awards. 7

AWARDS BANQUET continued 15 YEAR PIN Fern Borgel GREAT MEAL!

Thanks to the Zone 7 directors who brought gifts from their area CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK

BONNYVILLE FUN DAY OCTOBER 24, 2018 106 seniors took part in Bonnyville s Fun Day: seven tables of

A lovely hot meal broke up the play day and cash prizes were awarded when play was over.

8 AWARDS BANQUET continued 15 YEAR PIN Fern Borgel GREAT MEAL! Page 8 Thank you to the staff of the Neighbourhood Inn for a delicious meal. Thanks to the Zone 7 directors who brought gifts from their area CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART IN PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL GAMES IN 2018! BONNYVILLE FUN DAY OCTOBER 24, seniors took part in Bonnyville s Fun Day: seven tables of crib, 6 tables of military whist and 14 floor curling teams. A lovely hot meal broke up the play day and cash prizes were awarded when play was over. The day was well-organized by Willie McGregor and his team. MILITARY WHIST FLOOR CURLING FIRST : BONNYVILLE FIRST: CRAIGEND Walter Krawiec, Fern Borgel, Lil Batke and Lavern Jubinville Willie McGregor presents the plaque to Nick Burdek, Lucille Burdek, Vic Brezinski and Kathy Brezinski 8

BONNYVILLE FUN DAY continued MILITARY WHIST SECOND: COLD LAKE/BONNYVILLE Nancy Donnelly, Sal Hickie, Pierrette Michaud and Darlene Moren MILITARY WHIST THIRD: BONNYVILLE MaryAnn Dunkin, Olga

9 BONNYVILLE FUN DAY continued MILITARY WHIST SECOND: COLD LAKE/BONNYVILLE Nancy Donnelly, Sal Hickie, Pierrette Michaud and Darlene Moren MILITARY WHIST THIRD: BONNYVILLE MaryAnn Dunkin, Olga Onufrichuk, John Ignas and Evelyn Smith Page 9 FLOOR CURLING SECOND: KINSELLA Bob Cormack, Glen Wood, Kaye Roddick and Chere D Wood FLOOR CURLING THIRD: BONNYVILLE Tom Cabana, Ed Mercier, Vera Mercier and CRIBBAGE FIRST: COLD LAKE CRIBBAGE SECOND: BONNYVILLE Roman Ulanicki and Mary Pilipchuk CRIBBAGE THIRD: ST. PAUL Stella Ozga and Louise DeChamplain Peter Ashcroft and Cal Gerber The next Fun Day will be held in Craigend November 7. Two Hills will host a Memorial Plaque Challenge in Cribbage December 5. Please enter by November 28 by calling Jim Darda at or at jwdarda@telus.net WATCH FOR THE NEW ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR If your seniors centre would like to host a Fun Day, the centre would receive $300 for a single activity and up to $900 for a three activity day. The centre would have to be a member club of Alberta55plus but membership is only $25/year! 9

10 FEB 28 MAR 3, 2019 COLD LAKE, AB Page 10 EVENTS: *Ice Curling *Darts *Hockey *Snooker *Scrabble 55+, 65+ Men & Women, 70+ Men. 55+ Mixed 55+, 70+ Men &Women, Singles 55+ Women, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+ Open Men & Women 55+, 70+ -Open Singles 55+, 70+ Open Singles *Duplicate Bridge 55+ Open *Pickleball 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ Men & Women, Doubles & Mixed Doubles *5 Pin Bowling 55+, 70+, Mixed Team of 4, 55+, 65+, 75+, Men & Women Singles (* winners will qualify for Canada Games in Kamloops in 2020) Alpine Skiing 55+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, Men & Women Slalom Cross Country Skiing 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ women 10 Km, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+ Men, 15km Badminton Euchre 55+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+, Men & Women, Doubles 55+ Open Table Shuffleboard 55+, 70+ Open doubles Carpet Bowling 55+, 70+ Open (Team of 4) Creative Writing Poetry, Light Verse, Fiction, Non-Fiction Serious, and Humorous After all entries are in and the January 11, 2019 deadline has passed for all zones, there is another opportunity to play in these Provincial Games. If any of the above categories for any zone have no entries registered, we can fill them or we can ask specific zones to try to fill all their categories. Zone 7 members can represent Zone 7 if a category has no zone 7 member registered. If your choice of activity is already filled by a zone 7 member, you can represent another zone that has an opening in that category. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF ALBER- TA55PLUS! So if you are interested in looking for a fill-in spot, contact me as soon as possible and I will put your name on a list. There are no guarantees but we will try our best. Nancy Donnelly nanron@eastlink.ca Phone:

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