Bridge Directors Needed

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1 May 2017 Newsletter Bridge Directors Needed Thank you to all of you who already help run the bridge games, do the scoring or clean the dishes afterward but we still need bridge directors to facilitate the game. Many hands make light work. If you can help, talk to Patti or Bob Howell or Francine Crawford. Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed Saturday Sunday) and statutory Ave NW Calgary AB T2N 0V (phone) (fax) info@pdnf.org ~~~ Peggy Viel (Executive Director) pviel@pdnf.org ~~~ Michael Stellmach (Program Manager) To provide a place where seniors 50+ can come together in social, physical and intellectual pursuits in a caring, sharing and friendly environment. 1

2 Nifty Fifties Annual General Meeting May 24 12:00 PM Lunch will be provided Amendments to the bylaws are available for review. Speak to the office for a copy. Tech Consultation If you are having trouble with your tablet, phone or computer. We can help. Bring your device and questions to Michael and he can help. Small problems are free, $15/30minutes. May 6 May 12 May 19 May 24 May 26 May 27 June 9 June Art Show Birthday Party Book Club AGM Friday Classic Film Tea and Fashion Show Birthday Party Garage Sale 2

3 Club Social Events 2017 Prices and entertainment for all events unless indicated will be confirmed closer to the delivery date of the event. May June July 12 - Birthday Party 26 - Movie African Queen 27 Tea & Fashion Show 9 Birthday Party 13 BBQ Luncheon 11 AM 1PM 23 The Great Gatsby movie and pizza lunch 15 - Stampede Event Breakfast (presented with Parkdale Community Association) August 22 - BBQ BBQ Hamburger/ hot dog on a Bun, coleslaw, ice cream 11 AM 1 PM September 8 Birthday Party October 13 Birthday Party 28 -Oktoberfest Dinner and Entertainment $20.00 November 10 Birthday Party December 9 Catered Christmas Dinner $25.00 Foot Clinic Offered by Diann s Foot Care May 29, July 4, Aug 4, Sept 11 9:00 AM 3:30PM Please book your appointment with Diann Cost: $25.00 per visit It is not necessary to be a member of Parkdale Nifty Fifties or to be a Senior to access this. Please bring your own towel 3

4 Tips for a Better Night s Sleep Date: Wednesday, May 24 th Time: 2:15-2:45pm Place: Parkdale Nifty 50 s 4

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6 The Great Gatsby Movie and Pizza Lunch Starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow Friday, June 23 in the Lounge Tickets: $8.00 to be purchased by Wed. June 21 Lunch at 12:30 with movie 1:00 3:45 Menu Avatara Pizza, Caesar Salad, Dessert Tea & Coffee 6

7 Save your goodies for Nifty 50s, our Annual Garage sale will be June 16 and 17. (no furniture or clothing) Friday Classic Films Join us May 26 at 1:00 for This months film is The African Queen $4 with snacks and coffee June s Friday Classic Film will be The Great Gatsby And will include Pizza, salad and dessert for $8. 7

8 Winter 2017 Programs and Services Bridge 12:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Move N Mingle (Service provided by AHS) Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Board Games Mah Jong Floor Curling Birthday Party Book Club 1:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2nd Friday of the 2:00 p.m. 3rd Friday of the 2:00 p.m. Friday Movie Afternoon 4th Friday of the 1:00pm Donate Now! Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association Donation Form Please Print: Name: Full Address: Donation Amount: A charitable receipt will be issued for all donations over $ Please make cheques payable to Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association. Mailing Address Avenue NW Calgary Alberta T2N 0V7. If you wish to come into the office, you can use your credit card to make a donation. You can also donate online by visiting our website and clicking on the Donate Now button. This will take you to the Canada Helps website where you can use your credit card or Interact. You will receive a tax receipt by from Canada Helps 8

9 Floor Curling Thursdays at 1:00 Played with the same rules as ice curling, floor curling uses wooden rocks and shuffleboard wax on a hard floor. Don t be intimidated, this low impact activity can be done from standing or sitting and there are throwing aids so you don t even have to bend! Unlike ice curling there is no sweeping! Put your fun and competitive hat on and throw some rocks, have some coffee and enjoy a nice time with friends. EXERCISE FOCUS: Move N Mingle Balance, posture, and muscle strengthening Movement, flexibility, and endurance Classes are 2 times a week for 45 minutes INDIVIDUALS NEED TO BE: Over 65 At risk for falling and losing their independence On a fixed income IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU NEED TO BE: Medically stable Able to stand intermittently for 20 minutes during a 45 minute class Able to safely exercise in a group setting There is a testing procedure that must be completed before participating Contact Rene at for more information 9

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11 Book Club Our book for May is "Too Close to the Falls" by Catherine Gildiner. We will be meeting May 19 at "Fresh Blends Cafe" at 4625 Varsity Drive NW. at l:00 p.m. This is just a one-time occasion. Please call me if you need to locate the book, or if you might need a ride. My phone number is Board Games runs every 1:00 p.m. Cost : $2.00/Members : $3.00/Non-members Come join our regular group of gamers for some friendly competition and some fun!! 11

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13 Tips for Gardening With Arthritis (Taken from Everyday Health Change your routine. Most gardeners have a set pattern that carries them through their gardening chores, this routine usually predates arthritis. If you're used to spending four hours preparing flower beds, weeding, and pruning, your arthritis symptoms are going to go wild. Try to take regular breaks and switch to another task or simply go get a cold drink and admire your work. Spread your gardening chores out throughout the week instead of plowing through them on a weekend. Buy gardening tools with bigger handles. You can find tools geared for people with arthritis in almost any gardening catalogue. Look for tools awarded the Ease-of -Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation, which runs independent tests on products designed for people with functional limitations due to arthritis pain. As an alternative, if you don't want to replace your tools, tightly wrap pipe insulation around the handles to make them thicker and easier to handle. Go electric. In some cases, a replacement tool will work wonders for arthritis pain relief. For example, instead of using manual shears to prune and trim, opt for an electric pair so you don't have to go through the repetitive motion of cutting through tough brush. Be aware that using vibrating tools can be a catch-22. A little vibration can be soothing, but if you work too long with tools that vibrate, you can aggravate arthritis symptoms. Get help. Granted, truly dedicated gardeners don't want to hire someone else to landscape their garden, but consider getting help with the heavy lifting, such as planting trees or hauling debris, especially rocks. Drink water. Dehydration and heat exhaustion can set in very quickly. Work at waist level. Instead of bending and stooping, try to work with support at waist level. This might mean using a small garden bench in situations where you'd otherwise be squatting down or bending low. Stand at a work table for potting plants, for example. Use knee pads. Some gardening benches have knee pads so you can move easily from sitting to kneeling if you need to. Protect your knees any time you have to kneel in the garden. Avoid overhead work. Avoid repeatedly reaching up high to trim or prune. Use longer-handled tools or an outdoor ladder to safely reach higher. Respect your body. Your inner 18-year-old wants to work through the pain, but that's not a good approach. Arthritis can be painful, but you can make a gardening plan that respects your arthritis symptoms so both you and your lawn look beautiful. 13

14 Spring 2017 Registered Activities Schedule Mondays Studio Art Sherry Telle 9:00am-12:00pm May 1 - June 26 9 weeks $135 Tuesdays Yoga with Vanitha Vanitha Naik 9:30am-10:30am April 11 - June weeks $100 Intermediate Bridge Lessons Rae Haaland 9:30am-11:30am March 21 - May 2 8 weeks $80 Wednesday Wednesday Art Group no instructor 9:30am-11:30am April 12 - May 31 8 weeks $50 Loose Painting 9:30am-11:30am May 10 - June 28 8 weeks $120 Thursday Painting/Studio Art Margaret Holland 9:00am-12:00pm May 4 - July weeks $180 Studio Art Katy Morris TBA 9:30am-12:00pm Yoga with Vinatha Vanitha Naik 1:00am-2:00pm April 13 - June weeks $100 Friday Painting/Studio Art Margaret Holland 9:00am-12:00am May 5 - July weeks $165 (No class June 9) Painting/Studio Art Mary Leigh Doyle 9:00am-12:00pm April 7 - June weeks $150 Painting/Studio Art Mary Leigh Doyle 12:30pm-3:30pm April 7- June 16 No Class April weeks $135 14