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GAZETTE $1.00
I nspiring A dults to S tay A ctive and S tay I nvolved
2212 13TH STREET NW, CALGARY, AB YYCSENIORS.COM FEBRUARY 2020
MENtion it to your Doctor NOW!
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what’s inside
A Word from your President 3
From the Desk of the Executive Director 4
Meet Our Team 5
Centre Ser vices 6
Coming Attractions 7
Book Review
8
Club News
11
Tea & Conversation
12
Crossword
18
Join us to Stay Active and Stay
Involved!
Check out our website at
yycseniors.com for a list of
activities.
DIGITAL EDITION
February 2020
available online at
www.yycseniors.com
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a word
from your President
P at P itsel
Historically people have often referred to this
time of year as “the deep and dark midwinter.”
Sitting around a fireplace watching the last
glowing embers was an invitation to think on
Let me share with you our newest
things important to us and of things even great-
opportunity to be involved in, an outstand-
er than ourselves.
ing occassion to give of your time and your
life experience and make a difference. Con-
Thomas Hobbes wrote, “the life of man, solitary,
federation Park has formed an Advocacy
poor, nasty, brutish, and short” but this is gener-
Committee. Its purpose is to provide all our
ally not descriptive of our life today. We are the
members with the information they may
longest-lived generation in history, but rather
need to address Seniors’ issues that affect
than reflect we have a myriad of electronic de-
their lives.
vices which ensure that no random contempla-
tion intrudes and interrupts our frenetic com-
We plan on providing seminars on a variety
pulsion for excitement and novelty.
of topics specially focused on issues impor-
tant to Seniors throughout the year. Often
We search for meaning in our lives and wonder
one of the difficult things for Seniors is to
why we often feel empty and unfulfilled. Win-
know where to access information about
ston Churchill perhaps said it best: “We make
existing services so we also plan on putting
a living by what we get, but we make a life by
together resource material that will provide
what we give”.
comprehensive coverage of services avail-
able for Seniors in the city and area.
We have a marvellous group of volunteers –
people who spend their time in the kitchen,
We could use your help in planning and
managing the reception desk, and numerous
organizing the seminars, researching and
other activities. They truly understand what is
collecting resource material, and of course,
meant by giving, and if it weren’t for them it is
proof reading, and designing posters. Please
doubtful that Confederation Park would be the
leave your name, email address and phone
warm, inviting, friendly place that it is.
number with Richard in the office, and direct
it to my attention. We would be happy to
have you join us.
P at P itsel
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from the desk
of the Executive Director
Small Survey:
We have had some people ask to move the
furniture back in the lobby.
Please answer the following question and turn
this into the office so we can ensure we have
done our due diligence.
We would appreciate as many answers as pos-
Valentines for many can be a lonely day. I would say sible.
we need to step it up for this one day and make it
about friendships as well as couples. If you are on Move the lobby furniture back as it was:
your own, make a date for lunch or supper with a
friend. Go out to a movie but above all, just have Yes ______
some fun. Give a friend some chocolate or even buy
some flowers! The day is about people and caring No ______
so do something special that is about you and what
you enjoy!
As we head into spring….I know it is hard to be-
lieve, but yes, we are heading that way for sure.
Time to start thinking about gardens, flowers and
so on. I can say I am looking forward to some walk-
ing in the park during lunch hour.
A lot of new classes and events on the schedule this
year. If you want us to try new things, we are very
open to doing so. Just let us know in the office.
We want to make your time here as much fun as
possible, but interesting as well.
Regards,
Jeannette
4 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020
meet our team
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F O R M AT I O
IN CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Full / A / year PATRICIA PITSEL
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Septem Vice President
PENNY CHASE
Past President
DOREEN HERDMAN
Secretary
MARLENE MONILAWS
HOURS OF OPERATION Finance
DIRECTORS
OFFICE BEV CUMMING
Monday to Friday JEANNE DUGGAN
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM LINDA EARL
MUYIDEEN ELEGBEDE
RECEPTION DESK JOHN MYLES
BILL TAYLOR
Monday to Friday LINDA BROWN, ADVISOR
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
STAFF
BOUTIQUE & NEXT-TO-NEW SHOP
Monday to Friday JEANNETTE PROVO Executive Director
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM JUDY DUFORT Executive Assistant
ANGELA MCINTYRE Marketing/Fund Devel-
opmentCoordinator
KITCHEN RICHARD MA Volunteer Coordinator
Coffee / Tea Available DEBBIE NAY T&C/Volunteer
Monday to Friday Coordinator
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM SHAUNA SHEPPARD T&C Assistant
Lunch Available NIGEL HAND Maintenance
Monday to Wednesday
Carya Adult Services
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Coordinators
Thursday SUJA THOMAS and
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ANNETTE SACKMANN
Friday have relocated to the Bowness Office
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 403.286.1811
yycseniors.com February 2020 5
centre services
COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
Jeannette Provo, Executive Director for Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre
Please call 403.289.4780 Ext. 223 Services by appointment only
RENT ANY OF THE CLASSROOMS, STUDIO OR THE SOCIAL ROOM
Make an appointment with our Executive Director Jeannette Provo.
Jeannette will be happy to help you with your arrangements and answer all your
questions. Please call 403.289.4780 Ext. 223
MCPHAIL HARDING
Joe is Back!
LAWYER
MEMBERS ONLY
By Appointment
Appointments are available the first Thursday February 13 and 27, 2020
Tuesday of every month from Check Mcphail Harding website for
9:30 am - 11:30 am on a drop in basis. interesting blog posts at:
www.mcphailharding.com
HARP HEARING CARE
Audiologist P O D I AT R I S T
Most Thursdays during MEMBERS ONLY
T&C at 12:30pm February 21, 2020
No appointment 8:30am - 12:30pm
necessary No appointment
after 12:30pm
Good Food Box Before you start your next year’s
$25/20lbs $30/30 lbs $35/40lbs Christmas Project
Order Deadline: February 25, 2020 GET YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Delivery: March 5, 2020 CLEANED AND OILED
Phone: 403 289-4780 $15.00
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 403 289-4780
6 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020
coming attractions
Saturday February 8 - Saturday Night Dance
Wednesday February 12 - Lunch - 12:15
Saturday February 22 - Saturday Night Dance
Monday March 16 - Lunch - 12:15
Wednesday April 1- Volunteer Recognition Party
Wednesday April 15 - Fashion Show
Saturday April 18 - Calgary Housing Forum
Saturday May 16 - Dinner Show and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Wednesday May 6 - Mother’s Day High Tea
Wednesday May 27 - Pancake Brunch for Garage Sale Volunteers
Saturday May 30 - Garage Sale
Thursday June 25 - Father’s Day BBQ
Thank you to Our Gold Sponsor!
yycseniors.com February 2020 7
book review men’s shed
From the Confederation Park 55
+ Book Club
Once again, the members were pretty well evenly
divided in their opinion of this month's book choice,
"The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston. The book is about
an outbreak of Ebola in Africa and then the discovery
of the virus in monkeys sent to Washington, D.C. The
author, a journalist, chose to write the book in the style Thank you to the Calgary Foundation for helping
of a mystery thriller rather than a documentary. The
account of the effects of the virus (of which there are us get the Men’s Shed off the Ground!
many different strains) was graphic and horrific.
It was felt that Preston did not develop the characters The Men’s Shed is well on its way to becoming a
(all real people) sufficiently and that the book's ending
was too loose and therefore unsatisfactory. While a vac- very busy group.
cine is hard to produce some felt that research was slow
due to the fact that it was seen as an African problem
The bike project is taking off and will be well
and not in "our backyard". Some of the major concerns wheeled and in motion by spring.
were that Ebola could be airborne (given the number
of people traveling by air nowadays) and that it can be The first trip is scheduled to blast off for the Aero
cross-species (transmitted from animals to humans).
In an interview, Preston is quoted as saying, "These are
Space Museum. Following this successful launch
wild, natural viruses that are coming out of the ecosys- several trips are being timetabled. Coming up
tems of the earth and invading human beings, and we
have essentially zero immunity to them, so there is this shortly is the critically acclaimed and highly
potential for a massive pandemic that seems to come
out of nowhere". Chilling indeed.
anticipated gourmet cuisine session on Mexican
food preparation.
Our next meeting on Tuesday, February 4th. we shall
be discussing "The Book of Joy"by the Dalai Lama and Interested in joing the Men’s Shed?
Desmond Tutu. We meet in the boardroom at 12:45pm
(new time) and new members are welcome. For those
They meet every second Wednesday from 10 am
who wish, some come earlier to eat lunch before the to noon here at the Centre. For more information
meeting.
please call 403-289-4780
8 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020
who we are speaker series
What Is the Confederation Park As part of our advocacy we are presenting work-
55 + Activity Centre? shops around seniors’ issues on a monthly basis.
Please see our schedule for the coming months of
The Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre is speakers. Kindly remember to sign up so we can
the second largest older adult centre in the city go ahead with the events.
of Calgary. More than 740 older adults stay active
through participating in 44 classes per week in February 26 - 1 pm to 3 pm
activities like music, dancing, art and card play- Questions You Should Be Asking Your Pharmacist
ing.
March 11 - 1 pm to 3 pm
We’re serious about promoting a fun and lively Horizon Health will be speaking on
atmosphere because we take health and well- Seniors’ Benefits
being seriously. We respond to the needs of older
adults by connecting them with opportunities April 26 - 1 pm to 3 pm
for social interaction, education, and volunteer- Alzheimer Society of Calgary
ism.
May 13 - 1 pm to 3 pm
Everything we do is designed to promote mental Caregivers Week - an informational session
and physical well-being – and to have fun while
doing it. June 10 - 1 pm to 3 pm
Green Sleeve and Goals of Care
Join us Today! - a discussion on personal directive, advance care
planning and the goals of care and how to use
Green Sleeve
go to yycseniors.com to see a list of clubs
and activities.
Please watch the Gazette for more information.
As we get closer to the events posters with ad-
ditional information will be placed on the bulletin
boards.
All are great topics, excellent information and
valuable knowledge.
Jeannette
You can’t direct the wind but you can adjust your
sails. ~ Anonymous
The Centre is supported in part by FCSS. We are
grateful for the continued support.
yycseniors.com February 2020 9
men’s health
Men’s Health
Are you procrastinating with your health? Are you turning that trivializing issue
into a potential scare? No matter what red flags you are visualizing perhaps it is
helpful to first understand why you are procrastinating in the first place. Are you
too casual about your own health? Are you disinterested?
So, are you ready to ditch the “I’ll get to it sometime” attitude? All right then.
See your doctor for regular checkups. Don’t wait until a problem or symptom
becomes unbearable before having it checked. Regular checkups can detect a
number of different diseases that can threaten your health.
Tell the truth. Not talking about it will not make it go away. Some issues related
to urology can possibly indicate other health problems.
Do your homework. Know the right age to be screened for various health
conditions. Ask you doctor to set up a timeline for your screenings. Here is a
sample timeline:
Age 50 colon or rectal cancer screening
Age 50 prostrate cancer
Age 20 cardiovascular or coronary artery disease
Age 20 blood pressure screenings
Prevention is so important for the men in our lives. Know the facts, be proactive,
take advantage of the numerous advancements in healthcare and make the
difference in the quality and length of life in the men we love.
For your sake and those you love … MENtion it!
Source: https://www.everydayhealth.com
THANK YOU
a big “THANK YOU” to the volunteers for the Robbie Burns Night. For some people
volunteering is about giving. For the likes of you - it is a way of living. Thank you.
10 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020club news
A CP55AC membership is required to join clubs - a club fee of $20/person/per semester
The fee allows you to join ANY club of the current semester.
PAINTING FOR FUN WOODCARVING
Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 Thursday 9:30 - 11:30
PICKLEBALL BOOK CLUB
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1st Tuesday monthly
1:00 - 3:00 (Sept to June) 12:45 - 2:45
3:00 - 5:00
Equipment supplied BRIDGE
Wednesdays - in the Lobby
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES 1:30 - 3:30 (Novice)
February 8 - Badlanders
February 22 - Reflections CRIBBAGE
Doors open 6:30 Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30
Dance starts 7:30
$12/person membership not re- DRAMA CLUB
quired TBD
SHARING HANDICRAFTS MEN’S SHED
Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 Every second Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00
SNOOKER
Open Daily 9:00 - 4:00 OLD TIME GLIDERS
Men Only Mondays 9:00 - 12:00 Wednesday Evenings 7:00 - 9:00
Ladies Only Tuesdays 9:00 - 12:00 Pattern Dancing Club
Partners are required
THE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH COUNTRY
DANCERS WRITERS’ CLUB
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:30 Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
yycseniors.com February 2020 11tea & conversation
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you
February 2020 Entertainment
February 6 - The Confederates
February 13 - Timeless Jass
February 20 - Sox & Sax
February 27 - Timeless Reflections
February Birthday
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers; we count on you week after week and you never let us down.
Thanks a million!! A heart felt thank you for all of your donations to the Tea and Conversation program.
Your support is greatly appreciated and needed.
We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all of the entertainers who give us their music and
talents to enjoy week after week. Thank you to all our entertainers.
And a special thank you to all of our sponsors for their ongoing support of the Tea and Conversation.
We continue to remember, acknowledge and thank Jean Turnbull,
“The Mother of Confederation Park”. She left us with wonderful memories
along with a generous donation to our Tea and Conversation Program and
our centre.
12 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020tea & conversation
Old Time Gliders - thank you for your continued support, generosity and donations to our Tea and
Conversation Program.
Tea and Conversation is well attended every week, we thank you for all of your support. We are so fortunate to
have great people supporing our program.
2020
Is going to be another exciting year for Tea and Conversation. Jeannette Provo our Executive Director loves
our program and is working hard to make our Thursday’s full of great memories.
ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to annouce that we are going to be opening on February 13th a “FOOD PANTRY”.
HOW YOU ACCESS THE PANTRY
- be a participant of Tea and Conversation
- please make sure you are either a member or an honorary member of the centre
- receive a certificate from Debbie to redeem in the pantry
- Pantry will be open only on Thursdays for Tea and Conversation
- no need to make a special trip to the store as we are hoping to fill you up with a week’s work of
food
If you would like to make a donation to our Food Pantry please make sure all food donations have
NOT expired. All cash donations will be greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask. We are so happy to offer this
service and hope that the money you save can bring you one less bill to worry about.
Tea and Conversation is well attended every week, and for that, we thank you for all of your support.
We are so fortunate to have great people supporting our program. We hope you enjoy your time at
Tea and Conversation as much as we enjoy having you.
May your troubles be less,
may your blessings be more
and may nothing but happiness
come through your door.
With love from Deb, Shauna and Richard
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Robbie Burns’ Nicht - A Grand Success
The fifth annual Burns’ Nicht, held on January 24, 2020, was a great success! This
combined effort on the part of Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre and the
Thursday Night Scottish Country Dance Club was attended by 150 guests.
Those present enjoyed great entertainment provided by Sean Emery, John Ber-
tram, Carol Johnson, Stuart Clark, Patricia Johnson, Doreen Herdman, Eric Coyle,
and the Wilson School of Highland Dancers. Our very entertaining MC, Lloyd
Northcott, presided over events and a Ceilidh was organized by Janyn Bertram.
A delicious Burns’ dinner was served, after which the guests joined in the lively
dancing.
We are very grateful to those supporters who donated items for the Silent Auc-
tion and Door Prizes, which certainly help to support seniors’ programs and Scot-
tish Country dancing at the Centre. Thanks also to those who showed their sup-
port by bidding on the many donated items.
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help make this Robbie Burns’ Nicht
such a wonderful success. We couldn’t do it without you.
We greatly look forward to seeing everyone in 2021!
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yycseniors.com February 2020 17crossword
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1. Worn on the head
4. Italian wine city 12 13 14 15
8. "Get outta here!"
16 17 18
12. Half: Prefix
13. Avenue or boulevard 19 20 21 22 23
14. Bank caper
16. Spoken 24 25 26 27
17. Calm
18. City on the Rhone 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
19. Wt. units
36 37 38 39 40 41
20. Talent for music
21. Calendar pg. 42 43 44 45
23. Vane dir.
24. Written report 46 47 48 49
26. Make do
28. Bumped into 50 51 52 53
30. "__-ching!"
54 55 56 57 58 59
32. Table supports
36. Edible seaweed 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67
39. Proficient
41. Flames 68 69 70 71 72
42. Seventh Greek letter
43. Saloon fight 73 74 75
45. Actress __ Dawn Chong
76 77 78
46. Apiece
48. Tolstoy's Karenina
49. Department store sign
50. An entreaty Down 25. Hi-fi component 51. Frozen water
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54. Doctor (slang) 2. Accumulate near Caps Lock mammal
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63. Commandments number 5. Fly high 31. Chopped down 59. Blues singer
65. Texting abbr. for 6. Profs' aides 33. Emerald isle James
oversharing 7. New thought 34. Mom's mom, for 60. Double curved
67. Morsel 8. Ocean predator short letter
68. Depleted 9. That lady 35. Notices 61. Makes a choice
70. Niagra river source 10. Lubricates 36. Hold on to 62. Tidy
72. Spoiled kid 11. Sugar suffixes 37. List ending abbr. 64. Recent information
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Source: www.printactivities.com
18 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020event committee/volunteer opportunities/writing contest
event committee
Did you know the phrase “two heads are better than one” first appeared in the year 1546 and has stuck around
for almost 500 years? And believe me when I say it applies to the newly formed EVENT COMMITTEE.
I am in need of your help, it’s impossible to put together an event on my own.
Your unique perspective, your ability to find creative solutions and your enthusiasm are the ingredients to a
successful event. And I can’t do it without you.
So, if you enjoy working with others, like to have fun and laugh a lot then you are in for a treat.
Here is what you can expect when you sign on with the EVENT COMMITTEE.
- imagining themes and creating decoration concepts (table centre pieces)
- shopping for items to make the ideas a reality (Dollar store patron)
- fashioning the purchased items into works of art (putting the Dollar Store pieces together)
- accessorizing the event hall (taking those Dollar store items and creating a memorable ambience)
- depending on the event dabble in social media and a little bit of marketing
Interested in signing up? Just give JUDY a call in the office at 403 289-4780 extension 232 or email me at
ea@yycseniors.com.
volunteer opportunities
Are you looking to contribute to our community? Then volunteer at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre.
We have wonderful opportunities in the kitchen, the boutique and the reception desk. You don’t have to be a
member to volunteer. Please email Richard at volunteercoodinator@yycseniors.com or Debbie at
Debbie.nay@yycseniors.com. Come and make a difference in your community.
GOOD NEWS!!! The kitchen at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre is now OPEN on Fridays.
price increase in the kitchen
Soup of the Day: $4.00
Sandwich: $4.00
Combo: $7.50
Coffee/Tea: $1.00
writing contest
The Writers’ Club of Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre is hosting a writing contest.
Check out the website for more details and exciting prizes.
yycseniors.com February 2020 19403 286 4414 I verveseniorliving.com SEWING FEBRUARY 2020 Learn how to use your sewing machine AND how to look after your machine. Does it need oiling? Does it need a new needle? Why is it not working? Get the answers to all these questions and more. We will do a small sewing project of your choice to help you use your new skills. If you need help with a sewing project we can help too. If you want to get your sewing machine cleaned - make an appointment with us for Friday mornings during FEBRUARY only. 2 items only. Linda Earl and Marlene Monilaws 20 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020
instructor spotlight
Alesha Buczny
Alesha comes to us with a Jewellery and Metals Diploma Program from the Vancouver Community Col-
lege and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a major in jewellery and metals from the Alberta College of
Art and Design.
She pursues her love of art through jewellery, ornamental sculptures, mixed paintings and watercolour
with a special talent for incorporating many different mediums and objects ranging from pottery to paint
and fibre to organic materials.
You can find Alesha teaching and providing creative guidance at Alikis Art House and Confederation Park
55+ Activity Centre. Alesha recently had a few pieces of art displayed at the Airdrie Public Library with
the Voice and Visions Collaboration of Writers and Artists.
When Alesha is not instructing, she is busy with her husband and three wonderful children aged 9, 11
and 18. And in her spare time she likes to wind down with knitting, painting, drawing, baking, cooking,
reading, camping and gardening.
Alesha believes that anyone and everyone should find the artist within. All you need to do is start with
the basics and not be afraid to try and try again. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
H A T A S T I S H O O
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S E M I R O A D H E I S T
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O R A L E A S E A R L E S
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L B S E A R A P R S S E
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E S S A Y E K E
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
M E T C H A L E G S
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K E L P A B L E F I R E
42 43 44 45
E T A B R A W L R A E
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E A C H A N N A M E N S
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P L E A I N K B I O
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D O C I M A G E
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67
E O N T E N T M I O R T
68 69 70 71 72
S P E N T E R I E B R A T
73 74 75
S T A R E W E N T E T N A
76 77 78
S T A R S T Y E D A D
yycseniors.com February 2020 21workshop
Connecting to Community
Moving from Success to Significance
Many of us over our lifetime have built successful careers or businesses
and are now ready for a new phase of life. We often dream about doing
something that we always wanted to do but for whatever reasons it did not
happen.
What is your passion in life? Join us for a very engaging and informative
workshop on how you can build an exciting future for retirement or semi-
retirement.
This workshop is designed to first help you discover or confirm that passion
that may have always been
there but you have never fully
pursued it. The workshop will
also present hundreds of
possibilities of where to invest
your time, talent and energy in
Calgary and beyond in
meaningful ways that you never
believed were possible.
This workshop is for those who have not had this opportunity to do this
before or who would like a refresher course.
Please join us for an exhilarating day of discovery and building a plan for
your future!
Date: March 3rd, from 9am to 2:30pm
Location: Confederation Park
Cost: $20 (A light lunch and refreshments are included)
Please respond to Judy Dufort 403-289-4780
Maximum of 20 people.
22 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 20209 ARTS AND
CRAFTS CLASSES
+ 4 CARD CLASSES
+ 11 DANCE CLASSES
+ 11 FITNESS CLASSES
+ 5 MUSIC CLASSES
+ 1 WEEKLY TEA
& CONVERSATION
+ 15 CLUBS
+ 3 SERVICES
+ AMAZING STAFF
+ FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS
55+ Reasons to Join
Confederation Park
55+ Activity Centre!
Join Today
COST
$30/year
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2212 13TH Street NW
403–289–4780
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notes
Spanish Lessons will be offered in the Fall
of 2020.
Don’t forget to pay your Club Fees for
Winter!
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new members
Once again we are rolling into the New Year with a whole bunch of new members! Welcome to all of
you and thanks for joining us.
Did you know that you can come for a tour of our beautiful building any time we are open and a staff
member will be happy to show you around?
Our members are very diverse. Some just pop in for the excercise classes and some are here for the
clubs, but everyone is here for the camraderie. The 55 + gang here, is outstanding at face to face
communication. They understand the importance of making people feel welcome and just having fun.
We give a lot of tours of the Centre to people that feel a bit lost. Some aren’t quite sure what to do with
their days and they are looking for a place to feel comfortable. That feeling is very normal. This is the
time to find the joy in friendship and laughter with others that have had the same life experiences as
you. So if you are looking for friendship or to put on your dancing shoes to improve your balance or to
give back to community by volunteering, the Confederation Park 55 + Activity Centre is the place to be.
Thanks for supporting our Centre and our community.
Your membership matters to us and keeps us as the joyful, funfilled community we take pride in.
-Angela McIntyre
26 2212 13 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4P7 403-289-4780 February 2020Interested in placing your name forward as a member of the Board?
Serving on a volunteer board is one of the most personally and professionally rewarding
experiences you can imagine. Non-profit organizations rely on strong leadership to drive
change, achieve their missions all under the guidance of the organization’s strategic plan.
Here is an analogy that may help you make your decision. It is like a bus on a highway. The
board sets the direction of the highway, the Executive Director drives the bus, the staff turn
the wheels and the members are the passengers.
So are you interested in charting the course of the centre? Well then, get on board!
Annual General Meeting
March 18, 2020
Keep this date in mind.
NEXT-TO-NEW BOUTIQUE JEWELLERY
is accepting donations of jewellery
If you would like to donnate broken or used jewellery pieces we will be happy to accept them.
Thank you.
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