2023 OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER ISSUE - South Pickering Seniors' Club
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2023 OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER
ISSUE
SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS’ CLUB Website: www.spsc753.com
Seniors’ Activity Centre,
910 Liverpool Rd., South Editor: Bea McCullough
PICKERING, ON L1W 2S6 Email: mcculloughbea107@gmail.com
Telephone 905.420.5049
SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS’ CLUB EXECUTIVE
President Ed Fry Director of Trips Loida Woodford
Vice President Dinah Bigioni Director of Membership Ann Picton
Director of Finance Iona Borg-Fry Director Special Events Cara Booth
Director Administration Bea McCullough Director Communications France Cooper
Director Activities Suzanne Pacholzuk Director Asset Management Cal Cooper
Director of Technology Tim Chapman Director at Large Anna Geldart
Director at Large Cathy Harrison
Please note our Membership Fee will be increasing as of October 1, 2023. It
will be $25.00 (no discount for early renewal). Honorary members age has
been increased from 80 years of age to 90 years of age. This was necessary
due to the increased cost of everything. During Covid, we had no revenue
coming in, but we still had bills to pay.
Read our News and Views! We have a few questions regarding this issue!
Answer the questions at the end and you could be eligible for a free coffee
and cookie.
Attention! Winter 2023/2024 is fast approaching! Seniors and people with
disability are able to apply for assistance with snow-clearing. Please contact
the city at 905-683-7575 www.pickering.ca/snowprogram.
Thank you to Aspira Lynde Creek Gardens for the desserts at our Welcome
Back dance.
MENTAL CONFUSION
This item is particularly for those 60 years of age, but it applies to anyone.
MENTAL CONFUSION – by Arnaldo Liechtenstein, physician
Whenever I teach clinical medicine to students in the fourth year of medicine, I ask the
following question:
“What are the causes of mental confusion in the elderly?”
Some offer: “Tumors in the head”. I answer: No!
Others suggest: “Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s”. I answer No!
With each rejection of their answers, their responses dry up. And they are even more
open-mouthed when I list the three most common causes:
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Urinary infection
- Dehydration
It may sound like a joke, but it isn’t. People over 60 generally stop feeling thirsty and
consequently, stop drinking fluids.
When no one is around to remind them to drink fluids, they quickly dehydrate.
Dehydration is severe and affects the entire body. It may cause abrupt mental
confusion, a drop in blood pressure, increased heart palpitations, angina (chest pain),
coma and even death.
*This habit of forgetting to drink fluids begins at age 60.
People over 60 have a lower water reserve.
This is part of the natural aging process.*
But there are more complications. Although they are dehydrated, they don’t feel like
drinking water, because their internal balance mechanisms don’t work very well.
*Conclusion*
People over 60 years old dehydrate easily, not only because they have a smaller water
supply, but also, because they do not feel the lack of water in the body.
Although people over 60 may look healthy, the performance of reactions and chemical
functions can damage their entire body.
So here are two alerts:
1. *Get into the habit of drinking liquids*. Liquids include water, juices, teas,
coconut water, milk, soups, and water-rich fruits, such as watermelon, melon,
peaches and pineapple, orange and tangerine also work. *The important thing is
that, every two hours, you must drink some liquid. Remember this*!
2. Alert for family members: constantly offer fluids to people over age 60. At the
same time, observe them. If you realize that they are rejecting liquids and, from
one day to the next they are irritable, breathless or display a lack of attention,
these are almost certainly recurrent symptoms of dehydration.
Inspired to drink more water now?? Pass this information out to others!
South Pickering Seniors' Club
MEMBERSHIP BEHAVIOUR
November 8, 2022
The Board of Directors you see in front of you work hard on your behalf. We are all
volunteers and in doing our work we are not looking for accolades or praise.
Members are expected to be courteous and respectful at all times. However, there have
been times where a member has a grievance and presents their grievance in an aggressive
and hostile manner. This behaviour is unacceptable. This also applies to our interaction with
City staff who work on our behalf, and try their best to keep us happy, and our conveners
who volunteer many hours leading our many activities.
Let us as a Club concentrate on the goodness in each other. Let us try to be more
compassionate and more understanding of each other. Let us refrain from searching out the
weaknesses in others and exploiting those weaknesses to our own advantage.
We all have much to be thankful for. Reasonably good health, a good social life in this Club
while life overall is generally good.
There is no room for rudeness, belligerence or insulting behaviour in our Club. We have zero
tolerance for any disrespectful, insulting, intimidating, bullying, or abusive language and/or
behaviour in person, on the phone, or in writing.
In our Constitution, By-Law 17 - Behaviour, Health and Safety details the process followed
that can lead to revoking the membership of any member who engages in harassment or
abusive conduct.
In golf there is a front 9 and a back 9. All members of our Club are somewhere on the back
9. Some just starting, others are on hole 18. Let us all be thankful for what we have and
make the effort to ensure that this special period, in our lives, is a happy one.
Andy Rooney says: "It is paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone,
but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.”
WELCOME TO THE SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS’ CLUB The members of the Executive Board extend welcome to all our members especially NEW MEMBERS, and trust that you will have many happy experiences during your membership period. For health reasons, we ask that you refrain from wearing scents. NO SMOKING is permitted anywhere on the City property. We are currently using the MY SENIOR CENTER green and white key cards, and all members must use their key cards to sign in at the My Senior Center Kiosk when they attend any function or activity at our club facility. This allows us to monitor who is in the building and what activities are being attended. During Covid, the use of the key card has acted as our contact tracing, so it is important to sign in and complete the activity you are attending. If your key card is damaged, missing or not working, see Ann Picton, Director of Membership, for a replacement. If any changes to your personal information, such as phone number, address, or emergency contact person, please also notify Ann. Our present membership year runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Members who have not renewed their club membership, including Honorary Members, will need to renew their club membership before being allowed to participate in club activities, trips, dances, etc. Honorary Membership Status is granted to those members, upon turning 90 years of age, who have a minimum of two paid consecutive years as members of South Pickering Seniors Club. The onus is on all members, including those members living outside Pickering, who have been Grandfathered in, to renew their membership each year. Those that let their membership lapse, can only return to the Club by filling out a new membership form and paying the normal membership fees, for a period of two years, before regaining Honorary Status. Members now living outside Pickering who have allowed their Membership to lapse, will not be able to reapply for membership. Our website has updated information on all our activities, latest copy of our Quarterly Newsletter, News and Views, (published September, December, March, and June), pictures from events, etc. In addition, print copies of our newsletter can be picked up from the table near the Front Reception Desk. Lists of daily activities, convenor names, trips brochures, etc., are also available in the Front Desk area. We would urge you to consult the Information Highway, (Bulletin Board on your left as you come through to the Main Hall), on a regular basis for the latest information on Club Activities, Trips, Events, dates, Times, etc. The Bulletin Board on the right will have general information The trips are posted with a Sign-up date. On this date, come to the club prior to the posted time, pick up a number and wait until the Trip Director calls your number. This ensures that
everyone is given a fair chance to participate. You are allowed to sign up for yourself and one other person (get two numbers if you wish to sign up 2 people). If the Trip is full, please place your name on the waiting list as we do have cancellations. TRIPS ARE FOR CLUB MEMBERS ONLY UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. Special Events are posted on the Information Highway. A timetable for ticket sales always appears beneath the poster advertising the event. Tickets are sold to Club Members for the first two weeks, and then are available to members and guests. The only exception to the rule is the Christmas Dinner Dance – THIS IS FOR CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. As a reminder, all members signed 3 waivers upon joining. Waiver of Medical Authorization – Mainly that you are physically fit self-sufficient, and able to participate in any programs you attend and acknowledge that South Pickering Senior’s Club is not obligated to provide medical treatment or have medically trained staff available. Waiver of Liability -- You indemnify the SPSC and the City of Pickering from all claims, actions, damages, costs, and expenses in any way arising from your participation in any program operated by SPSC caused by negligence or otherwise, including but not limited to those claims, actions, damages, costs and expenses arising from personal injury, death, property damage, lost or stolen property or in respect of any act or allegations of negligence. Waiver of Photo Release -- Photographs taken of you participating in the organization’s events or programs can be used wholly or in part for promotional purposes. We hope the Club meets your recreational needs. If you are at all interested in volunteering your time, please advise anyone on the Executive Board Your Executive Board
SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS’ CLUB
HARASSMENT POLICY
South Pickering Seniors’ Club (SPSC) is committed to providing a safe, friendly and healthy
environment, for all its members, based on mutual respect and where the dignity and self-esteem of
every member is respected.
The Ontario Human Rights Code looks at the effect or consequence of the words or behavior and
whether or not there was an intention to harass…. Harassment can be WORDS or ACTIONS,
usually happening more than one time, is or should be known to be unwelcome. Harassment should
not be ignored as silence can be, and often is, interpreted as acceptance.
Usually, harassment can be distinguished from normal, mutually acceptable socializing. It is
important to remember it is the perception of the receiver of the potential offensive message be it
spoken, a gesture, a picture or some other form of communication, which may be deemed
objectionable or unwelcome that determines whether something is acceptable or not.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION:
Conflicts may arise from misinformation, an action that has been based on incorrect facts, or an
action/decision that is inappropriate and should be modified, all of which can be addressed informally
between the parties. To this end SPC will arrange a meeting with the person or people involved in
the conflict to discuss the problem and work together to resolve it.
MEETING GUIDELINES:
Generally, meetings will be one hour, where the parties are allowed to express themselves and that
no interruptions will be allowed while another person is speaking. The meeting will be solely
concerned with the specific conflict at hand. Parties are encouraged to look for opportunities to
compromise whenever possible. SPSC will mediate the informal process, with the objective to
resolve the issue in house. Failure to resolve the conflict informally could result in either
party obtaining independent legal advice which could lead to a criminal or civic charge.
PERSONAL HYGIENE GUIDELINES PURPOSE The purpose of these guidelines is to promote good hygiene and to encourage conduct that will help stop the spread of germs at our club. The guidelines are in effect at all times and apply to all members of the SPSC. Our club should be clean and safe – members should be exposed to a minimum of germs. GENERAL Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves and others from illnesses. Germs from flue and colds usually spread from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Hand washing is crucial to lessen the ability to transmit these diseases. Hand sanitizers are very helpful in combating germs that are picked up when exposed to frequently used equipment. In particular, many of our Club members are exposed to germs when playing card games. Cards are handled by many people through shuffling and during play. As with many games, players share chairs as they move from table to table. Consequently, personal hygiene issues associated with bladder leaks must be totally controlled. EXPECTATIONS Personal hygiene is a delicate issue and never more so than when one member is singled out as lacking in hygiene. It is uncomfortable for most people to approach a person with a hygiene issue to discuss and resolve the problem. By having guidelines in place, it is expected that all members will ensure that any personal hygiene issues will be their responsibility to control when visiting the Club. Self-care is essential to staying motivated and maintaining confidence, but as with aging, denial is a poor strategy long term. Having a personal hygiene plan will empower one to age gracefully. DISCUSSION PROCESS Approaching the member with a personal hygiene issue is uncomfortable and awkward, but it is a serious health issue that must be addressed. It is important to keep in mind that personal hygiene is one of the biggest threats to elder independence. For this reason, the conversation shouldn’t be accusatory or focus on incompetence but rather be framed around hygiene best practices. Remember, depression, memory loss, physical challenges and sensory decline are root causes leading to personal hygiene issues.
ROLE OF CONVENERS Conveners have an important role to play regarding health/cleanliness issues with members enjoying our different activities. A convener has the authority to ask a member to leave the Club if it is apparent that they are ill or have bladder control issues. If a Board member is present, he/she is expected to support the convener and participate in the discussion. If the problem is a reoccurring one, then the convener is expected to inform the Director of Activities who will advise the Board of the situation to determine a solution. ROLE OF THE BOARD The Board will determine what action will be taken to ensure the personal hygiene problem is resolved. This could be from not allowing a member to participate in the activity up to revoking the member’s membership in the Club. Self-care is so essential to staying motivated and maintaining confidence, but as with aging, denial is a poor strategy long-term. Having a personal hygiene plan will empower one to age gracefully.
CLUB NEWS
CLUB EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency CALL 911; provide as much information as
possible, including the club’s location – East Short Community Centre, 910
Liverpool Road South, Pickering AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. The Club’s
phone number is 905-420-5049.
To alert City Staff, PUSH THE EMERGENCY BUTTON LOCATED ON THE RIGHT WALL
AS YOU ENTER THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY. Staff members are fully trained in
First Aid, C.P.R. and the use of the Public Access Defibrillator. Should the Public
Access Defibrillator be required, anyone can access it. Simply lift the silver handle
to open the front door (an alarm will sound.) Pull the unit out of the box and take
it with you to the person in need.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please be advised that if any member, after receiving medical attention and is
advised to go directly to the hospital for follow-up testing, but refuses to go, can
remain in the building until their emergency contact-person arrives, but will not be
allowed to continue with their chosen activity. The Convener of the Activity will
inform the member of the above policy.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS
WHEN A SENIOR HAS FALLEN
The first response when someone has fallen is to instinctively help them back up
on their feet, but this can be difficult and not always the best thing to do. The last
thing you want to happen is that you hurt yourself in the process, which is
extremely common, and can have long lasting consequences, or cause further
harm to the fallen person.
A fall is often accompanied by a variety of physical complications and result in the
most common cause of injury among seniors. Also, other unknown preconditions
may be aggravated by rough or incorrect lifting.Your Board strongly recommends, even if medical assistance isn’t required, to call
911. First responders can help provide the brawn and expertise needed to get the
person off the floor safely and confirm they don’t need to go to the hospital. We
also recommend that the person that has fallen should never underestimate the
seriousness of the fall. Even if it appears no harm was done, there could be after-
effects.
***** PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR *****
HELPING A SENIOR TO GET INTO A VEHICLE
This can be a very demanding task. Especially when the person cannot help
themselves, lots can happen that could result in either person falling or the helper
suffer a back injury attempting to maneuver the person onto the seat. If a
member requires that kind of assistance, they need to consider filling out an
application for Durham Region Transit Specialized Services. The Board does not
want any member putting their own health at risk by attempting this type of
assistance.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
This is on the FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Testing is
done by Janis who is a Retired Registered Nurse.
FOOT CARE
Wanda Patrick is our new Foot Care Nurse – her schedule is on the Information
Highway. Charges will apply and appointments are required. Please contact her to
make an appointment.
HEARING TEST
Hearing screenings and information sessions about hearing health is provided free
by the Canadian Hearing Services. Clinics are usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of the
Month. Please see the information Highway to book a Hearing Health Clinic
Appointment.BINGO
The ticket sellers for Bingo have asked us to inform you that Bingo cards will be on
sale up to:
12:45 pm
Please cooperate by purchasing your cards before the above time. If you know
you will be late, ask a friend to get the cards for you. This will allow the ladies to
count the money and divide it into prizes – many thanks. SMALL MONEY
REQUIRED - $1.00, $2.00, $5.00, $10.00 ONLY.
DO NOT CALL LIST
If you are sick of receiving telemarketing calls, you can go to the following web-site
for Canadian Telephone numbers: https://lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/en
Then click on English to be added to the do not call list – you can also add your cell
phone number. This will block your number for five (5) years. If you think a
former request has expired, you can click on ‘extend by registration’ to check and
re-register.
LUNCH & BREAK TIMES
Volunteers are always required by the kitchen – if you wish to volunteer, please fill
out a Volunteer Form or speak to any Executive Board Member or the Kitchen
Convenor. You may wish to sign up as a “fill in” if you do not wish to volunteer on
a regular basis.
Please clean up after yourself. Our kitchen volunteers work very hard to provide
you with tea, coffee, etc. and deserve a BIG THANK YOU.
The Club is run by volunteers, so if you can assist in any way, please speak to a
member of the Executive or leave your name with the person on duty at the Front
Desk.SMALL BILLS PLEASE
Members should bring bills to functions, especially to Bingo or to purchase tea or
coffee or a pop. When the first few people come in with a $20.00, there is no
change until small change is accumulated. NOTE: The Bingo volunteers request
small bills – loonies, toonies, fives and tens. This is because prize money needs
to be in small bills. Thank you for your co-operation.
SPECIAL EVENTS – (DANCES)
DANCE TICKET SALES
The first two weeks of sale, Tickets are for members only. Guest tickets (if we
have any unsold tickets), will be available the third week. The message here is to
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY as there will not be tickets sold at the door.
TICKETS ARE ALWAYS SOLD ON TUESDAYS ONLY FROM
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Please do not come at 9:00 am and expect to be served.
Numbers are handed out – this holds your place in line but
Does not guarantee you a ticket.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
If you transport a handicapped person to the club and you are not handicapped
yourself, please park in a non-handicapped spot as the handicapped-parking spots
are at a premium and must be left for those unable to walk from another part of
the parking lot. Your cooperation in this regard is appreciated. Thank you.
While talking about parking – may we remind you to park properly in the spaces
provided and follow the arrows marked on the pavement. Some people are
backing into parking spaces and just driving out going the wrong way – this could
cause an accident, so please think of your fellow members and obey the parking
rules.CONTAINERS IN THE CLOAKROOM
The plastic bins are for the following: Lost & Found, Eye Glasses, Milk Bags, used
Pens & Mechanical pencils, used batteries, etc. Please be good enough to place
your contributions in the appropriate container and keep the shelf in the
cloakroom tidy.
GERMS
These are easily spread in our environment – so – if you feel ill, please consider the
rest of us and STAY HOME until you are no longer infectious. Your fellow members
will appreciate your consideration and thank you for caring
DON’T’ SPREAD GERMS
WASH
YOUR HANDS
COMMUNITY CARE DURHAM
Serving adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical disability
and/or mental health since 1977. www.communitycaredurham.on.ca.
Call them at 905-837-0017 to learn more about their services and volunteering.
Check out their website to complete the online volunteer inquiry form
Services include: (There is a fee for some services.)
Meals on Wheels, Transportation/Grocery Shopping, Luncheon Out
Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance, Hope Help, Home Maintenance.
COPE Mental Health Services and Specialized Geriatric Support, Adult Day
Program, In-Home Respite, Home at Last.POOL PLAYERS We have a women’s pool players day. If you are interested and wish to join this, please talk to Suzanne, Director of Activities. EYE GLASSES Gail Hawkins, one of our members has volunteered to collect the eye glasses donated to the club and take them to her Church for needy people in poor areas of the world. PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PEOPLE AND DONATE UNUSED- UNWANTED GLASSES TO THE CLUB – MANY THANKS PENS & MECHANICAL PENCILS We now recycle these items; place them in the container provided in the cloakroom and Susie will take it from there. Many thanks for your donations. MILK BAGS These are collected by Barb England and given to a lady in Ajax to crochet mats for third world countries with dirt floors. Six hundred bags are required for an adult mat and three hundred for a child’s mat. VOLUNTEERS The club is run by volunteers, these are scarce, so if you wish to help, please give your name to a member of the Board or to the Convener of the activity you are interested in. We always need help in the kitchen and at the front desk. You may also fill out one of our Volunteer Application forms. To make sure you are not left off the invitation list to our Annual Wine and Cheese Party, please enter your VOLUNTEER HOURS into the ‘MY SENIORS PROGRAMME’ when you sign in to record your attendance at the club. If you don’t record your hours, we will be unaware of your volunteer service and you can’t expect to be invited if we don’t know that you have volunteered. The invitation list is made up from the information recorded in the program.
ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK
SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS’ CLUB
JOIN TO CONNECT AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH EVERYONE
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
ABOUT GARDENING,
ONE OF OUR MEMBERS
HERMINE SCHMALZ,
IS WILLING TO
ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
YOU MAY HAVE.WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
As of September 12, 2023
We are using the My Senior Centre green and white key swipe fobs as our Membership Cards. All members
both New and Renewing members, or those who have requested replacement swipe cards, please check at
the Front Desk and pick up your swipe fob. The swipe fobs are to be used at any function a member attends in
our club facility. This allows us to monitor what activities are popular, who is in attendance , and should an
activity need to be cancelled for some reason, we will be able to Robocall attendees.
If you have a problem with your swipe fob or have a membership problem, please contact Ann Picton.
Mary Chalk Sherry Persaud Mike Persaud
Pauline Gill Ewa Kowalski Francesca Davids
Roger Ginsley Barbara Ginsley Nila Panchal
Janet Aford Nelson Fernandes Norma Smith
Patrick Smith Niranjala Kugadasan Mary Gail Sucking
Ed Whitehead Wendy Viera David Viera
Daniela Stefausue
IN MEMORIAM
Jack Adams Jerry May
These are the names of members which the Club has been notified of their passing. If any
name is not on this list, it is because we have not been notified.SPSC TRIP GUIDELINES
Trips are offered only for members of the club, though there may be situations or need
to invite others, in which case, the Trip Director will advise.
NEW TRIPS
Trips will be announced at the general meeting on Tuesdays.
Posters will be displayed on the trip board destination, date, cost, due date of payment
and the sign-up date and time. Posters are also on our website: www.spsc763.com.
SIGN UP FOR A TRIP
Most people go to the Club before sign up time. They are then provided a number and
if numbers are not available, please form a line to be fair to all.
Any member can sign up for him/herself and only one other member and must get two
numbers.
PAYMENT
Payments accepted are cash or cheque with cheques being made payable to South
Pickering Seniors Club.
If you do not pay at sign up or on the required due date, please
put your cheques in the box that we share with the member's renewal box located at
your left when entering the club's doors.
WAITING LIST
If on a trip, the maximum number of participants has been reached at sign up date, we
shall have a Waiting List. People on the Waiting List will be contacted as soon as
seats/spaces become available.
REFUNDS
Will be issued only if:
• A replacement from the top of the Waiting List is found.
• Someone can be found to replace you
If you have to cancel, please advise the Trip Director so we can offer your place to the
first member on the waiting list,DEPARTURE We depart ON TIME as we have an itinerary to follow. Departure and return location will be at the rear of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, south-east corner (1867 Valley Farm Rd). To get there, follow Diefenbaker Court on the south side of the Recreation Complex, to the rear of the building. Turn left into the complex/arena driveway and the lot will be located at your right-hand side. There is no access from the front of the Recreation Complex. Trips and or dates are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please always check the club's trip board or the website for any changes. Updated: May 23, 2023
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Please find following our Financial Statements from June 2023 to August 2023 which show the loss of $9,127.18. Our goal to be solvent for the next 5 to 6 years will require your help and understanding of our reason to increase membership fees, plus other cost recommendations. Thank you one and all in advance. Iona Borg-Fry Director of Finance September 2023
SCHEDULE OF DANCES:
DANCE DATE TICKETS ON SALE THEME PRICE
Halloween 2023 Oct 10, 17, 24 Spooky $25.00
Oct 28 Costumes
Christmas 2023 Nov 14, 21, 28 Christmas $30.00
Dinner and Dec 2 NO GUEST TICKETS
Dance
New Years Eve 2023 Dec 5, 12, 19 New Year $30.00
Dance Dec 31
Valentine’s 2024 Jan 23, 30, Feb 6 TBD
Dance Feb 10
St. Patrick’s 2024 Feb 27, Mar 5, 12 TBD
Dance Mar 16
Easter/Spring 2024 Apr 23, 30, May 7 TBD
Fling Dance May 11
June Summer 2024 Jun 11, 18, 25 TBD
Dance Jun 29....
For those who tried the word game challenge in our last issue, here are some possible answers. BREAD – E = BRAD ) SCOUT – U = SCOT ) SCORE – C = SORE ) EQUALS “EUCHRE” THORN – H = TORN ) CRANE – R = CANE ) BREAD – E = BRAD ) TABLE – B = TALE ) STAIR – I = STAR ) BRAND – N = BRAD ) EQUALS “BINGO TIGER – G = TIER ) SHOUT – O = SHUT ) SHADY – D = SHAY ) PAINT – A = PINT ) HEART – R – HEAT ) EQUALS “DARTS” DOTER – T = DOER ) WAIST – S = WAOT ) BOAST – S = BOAT ) SNAIL – N = SAIL ) SHOOT – O = SHOT ) BOARD – O = BARD ) EQUALS “SNOOKER” SKATE – K = SATE ) BEARD – E = BARD ) TRUCK – R = TUCK )
SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Submitted by Ed Fry
The inventor of the treadmill died at the age of 54
The originator of gymnastics died at the age of 57
The past world bodybuilding champion died at the age of 41
The best soccer player in history, Maradona, died at the age of 60
And then…
KFC inventor died at 94
Inventor of Nutella brand died at the of 88
Cigarette maker Winston died at the age of 102
The inventor of opium died at the age of 116 (in an earthquake)
Hennessy cognac, Irish inventor died at 98.
How did doctors come to the conclusion that exercise prolongs life?
The rabbit is always jumping, but it lives for only 2 years.
The tortoise that doesn’t exercise at all, lives more than 400 years!
So…
Hve a drink.
Take a nap,
And if you wake up, have bacon and eggs.
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The chemical symbol for iron is “FE”, then “female” translates literally to “Iron
man”.
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Elevators deserve a shoutout for always lifting people up when they’re down.
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It always works better in the commercial!
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How did they measure hail before golf balls were invented?
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A week ago, my mother-in-law began reading “The Exorcist”. She said it was the
most evil book she had ever read. So evil in fact she couldn’t bring herself to finish
it, so she took it to the coast aqnd threw it into the sea off the pier. I went and
bought another copy, ran the tap over it, and put it in her night table drawer.
******************************At a girl’s college hostel, dates were permitted only on Saturday nights. One young
man showed up on a Tuesday evening explaining to an older woman in the lobby
of the dorm that it was imperative he see a certain young lady immediately.
“I want to surprise her. You see, I’m her brother.”
“Oh, she’ll be surprised all right” said the woman, “But think of how surprised I
am! I’m her mother!”
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After researchers found that women who jog without a bra get longer breasts;
some men have started running without underwear…
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Remember when we had to smack the TV because the channel wasn’t coming in
clearly? I feel that way about far too many people.
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A little boy asked his grandpa, “after 65 years, you still call grandma darling,
beautiful, and honey. What’s the secret?”
Grandpa, “I forgot her name 5 years ago and I’m scared to ask her.”
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Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark.
Professionals build the Titanic.
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And some good jokes submitted by Linda Genier (Thank you Linda!)
As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing
everyone off is a piece of cake!
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I’m not saying that I’m old and worn out, but I make sure that I’m nowhere near
the curb on trash day.
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As I’ve grown older, people think I’ve become lazy. That’s not so, I’m just being
more energy-efficient.
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There is no such thing as a grouchy old person. It’s just that since we get old, we
stop being polite and start being honest.
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Here’s something to think about. Do you realize that the last day of this year can
be written: 123123.And a plethora of Auntie Acid!
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