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DECEMBER 2020
IN THE LOOP
Happy December everyone!
In November we had a few wins with our re-start on some
of our programs. The exercise classes and clubs were doing great
with everyone using precautions. The flu clinic days were very successful and a welcome
service to the many who attended. Sadly, this came to a halt with our new health orders.
We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we approach the Christmas Season.
Our Meals to Go program is offering some special holiday meals for
Christmas and New Years. Be sure to check it out on page 5 & 6.
All of the staff and Board Members would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and
may 2021 bring us close to our old normal once again.
Flu Clinic Merry Christmas
SUCCESS!
We were able to Everyone!
provide flu
vaccines for
over 130 people!
Thank-you to
Save-on-Foods
Pharmacy
for
Your support
Langley Senior Resources Society
20605 51B Ave., Langley BC
V3A 9H1
604-530-3020
LSRS.ca
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Message to Members
We continue to have the majority of our programs be on hold under the recent
Provincial Health Officer’s restrictions for the Fraser Health Region. Currently these
restrictions go until December 7, however we will not look to restart any fitness
classes or clubs until January at the earliest.
The Adult Day Program just reopened on November 16 with up to 15 clients per
day and is going well so far. Discussions are continuing about gradually ramping up the
numbers over time. For those who can’t make it into the program, the Day Program
staff are continuing online and over the phone connecting with families and clients.
Our Outreach department continues in full force offering support to isolated seniors and those
seniors in need. Our phone lines are open and we are available to provide Information, referrals
and assistance with meal delivery and grocery shopping.
We have had three movies filmed at the Centre over the last two months and two more are planned
for December. These film shoots will bring in a needed $120,000 in revenue to replace lost
recreation, membership, catering and donation revenues. It will also help fund some building
projects, including a $50,000 roof replacement, gutters replacement and construction of a retaining
wall on the back patio.
The October community shredding event was very successful and raised $4,000 for the Centre. We
have planned an Xmas tree chipping fundraiser event for Saturday January 9, 2021 from 10 am to 2
pm. Please come by to dispose of your Christmas tree. Tree chipping is by donation.
I wish everyone to keep safe during the holiday season, wear masks when appropriate, and let’s all
look forward to a new year that sees our pandemic fade away.
Sincerely,
Paul Goldberg
Merry Christmas to all!
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BOARD CHAIR Message
December 2020
We are all social creatures and at our core is our basic human need to connect with
one another. The COVID-19 virus is smart and it may think it can prevent our ability
to enjoy life and connect with one another - but it cannot! We seniors are stronger,
smarter, more creative, more determined, and more resilient than this virus and we
will continue to find ways to stay safe, and enjoy, connect and support each other -
even though our lives have been turned upside down!
I am inspired by the many wonderful stories I have heard from our members about
how you are looking after yourselves, your friends and your families. You are an
impressive membership and I want to thank you for your thoughtful and caring
support of each other and our staff during this time. We have remained safe because
of your cooperation!
The Board of Directors and the staff miss seeing you in the Centre but we will
continue to keep connected with you through phone calls, email, Zoom and our
Newsletter.
The best Christmas present all of us can give to ourselves, our friends and our
families this year is to ensure we don’t infect each other! As we enter the holiday
season let’s continue to reflect on our behaviour so we can all stay safe.
Happy holidays!
Loretta Solomon
Chair, Board of Directors
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Phone orders for this menu start on December 1
Meals to Go Program
Fresh and Frozen Meals: $6
Frozen Soup $5 half litre; $10 full litre
Cash or Credit/Debit accepted on pre-paid orders over $50
Pre-order the day before by 12:00pm and pick up between
10:00am—1:00pm on the days as per menu below. Pick up is at
the east side door of the Langley Seniors Centre.
Call 604-530-3020 ext. 315
Tuesday, December 8th – Beef Lasagna or Chicken Souvlaki
Wednesday, December 9th – Sweet & Sour Pork or Breaded Lemon Sole
Thursday, December 10th – Fried Chicken or Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Tuesday, December 15th – Shepard’s Pie or Chicken Cordon on Bleu
Wednesday December 16th – Roast Beef Dinner or Cabbage Rolls
Thursday, December 17th – Chicken Schnitzel or Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuesday, December 22nd – Butternut Squash Ravioli or Pork Stew
Wednesday, December 23rd - Complete premium single Turkey Dinner $23
(see flyer for more info)
Wednesday, December 30th _ Perogies or Haddock
Thursday, December - 31st New Years Eve Special $15
(see flyer for more info)
NOTICE
Meals prices will be changing as of January 1, 2021
Members 7$(membership card must be shown at door)
Non-Members $8.
Langley Senior Resources Society
20605-51B Avenue—east side entrance
604-530-3020 ext. 315
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MEALS TO GO PROGRAM
Merry Christmas
We want your Feedback!
From the Kitchen Team
Have you tried our meals to go? We have been pro-
ducing meals to go from our café since April 2020,
when the pandemic forced us to close our Centre and
café.
Monthly menus are posted on our website and Face-
book page. Click here to see our newest Menus!
We have received lots of excellent feedback from
members of the Centre and individuals throughout our
community about the quality and availability of the
meals we produce.
We offer specialty meals: We had a Holiday
Thanksgiving dinner package, and are now offering a
Christmas dinner package and New Years specialty
meal.
We’d like to know how we are doing, what you would
want to see that’s different, or simply compliment us
by email or on Facebook about our service and quality.
Thank you for buying our meals and supporting the
Langley Seniors Centre!
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Join our Executive Director, Paul Goldberg and our Board Chair, Loretta Solomon
for a zoom visit!
This is your opportunity to ask questions, share comments & suggestions,
or just come for a chat. You will need to zoom into the meeting via your computer!
Send your email request to Board@lsrs.ca and we will send you the
date & time and meeting links.
Keeping you In the Loop
What’s happening inside the Centre you ask?
You will see a great deal of activity happening on the site in the very near future. This work is a result of the
revenue the Centre has received from filming!
New gutters will be installed around the entire building on November 25th and 26th. In mid to late Decem-
ber, our new roof is expected to be completed (weather permitting). Also during this time (December 21) a
new 139 foot retaining wall in the back patio area will be completed (also weather permitting). In addition, a
large amount of soil will be brought in and spread in the back patio garden area. Pruners and landscapers
have been busy in readiness for the next phase of the work to be done. We hope to have a beautiful area
ready for members to renew friendships and visit one another in the Spring!
Inside the building, repairs have been done to areas of the stage and Main Hall! Things are looking great!
Watch for the big white trucks from the film crew to be filling the parking lot! Lots of December filming to
come!
2021 Membership Update
Great news! If you have purchased your 2020 Membership with us, we have extended the expiry date to
December 31, 2021. If you need a membership for 2021, please call the front desk at 604-530-3020 to
register over the phone.
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Staying Connected
Janice McTaggart
Since I retired in March (just before pandemic restrictions) I have been busy and fulfilled
by other work in the community. I am now on the executive team for Langley Seniors in
Action, a member of 4 teams at my church, and I adopted a wee kitten who has brightened
up my life enormously. The team I am most excited about at my church is Social
Justice. (You can subscribe to our YouTube channel “Social Justice Langley” or on our
website www.ucol.ca to see what we are up to. Both challenging and rewarding work.
Two visits to visit my grandkids in New Brunswick have now had to be cancelled. I keep in
touch daily with Eva, almost 4, and Marley, almost 2, on Facetime. What a gift this
technology is. We had a virtual tea party the other day and played frozen tag on another
occasion. I am enjoying “snail mail” too and send something at least monthly. I have been writing stories for
them which include photos from their activities. The most recent “The Roy Sisters Go To Shediak”.
You’ve Got a Telephone Trees for Support
Friend in Me
“Telephone Trees are networks of people organized in
We want to take a moment to a way to promote the sharing of information amongst
recognize one of our long-standing each other”
members, Barb Vollet. Barb has been a
member and volunteer of LSRS since Currently we have an informal network of people who
August 2014 and is currently the club reach out and connect with friends and those that are
leader for Flying Solo and participates in isolated from their family and friends.
Carpet Bowling. During this time, it has become increasingly
Over the past 9 months, Barb has been difficult for many seniors to have any social
reaching out to many of our Members connections within the community. Many of you have
who may be on their own or be in need of someone to talk to. already established this informal, yet
Barb has been a source of compassion, and a shoulder to lean . effective, way to check on the wellness of friends and
She also enjoys sharing a laugh with friends. This type of acquaintances. Please keep doing what you are doing
friendship network has helped many get through the long days as it makes a great difference in someone’s life when
of Covid. they get a call from someone just to see how they are
doing.
We know that Barb is not the only one who is making
connections, and for that we are grateful. Thank you to Barb Keep those telephone trees going, pass on
and everyone else who has been reaching out to those who Information, pass on a greeting & pass on a virtual hug
need someone to talk to. We appreciate all you do. to those who need it.
The Friendship Garden
We have long envisioned the back patio area as a serene and relaxing environment to have a coffee and
connect with friends and fellow members. We have heard you and the Langley Seniors Centre recogniz-
es your need for an outdoor space to connect with one another and when Spring arrives you will have
that space - the “Friendship Garden”.
Landscapers have done significant pruning and weeding of the area. The pergola has been rebuilt and
the brick patio has been redone. On Dec 21 a beautiful 130 foot wall is being built and will wind its way
along the pathway at the lower part of the garden. It will be constructed so that members can sit down
on it if they want to just enjoy the quiet space. 15 yards of soil will be spread immediately after the
retaining wall is completed, raising the flower beds to be visible from the patio and making it easier for
the gardeners to work in. Improvements will be made to the patio seating areas and a tent is planned to
ensure members are comfortable while connecting with friends.
Think about what additional elements could be incorporated as part of a Friendship Garden - water fountain, wind chimes, a
butterfly garden, scented flowers - and let us know how you envision your Friendship Garden. It belongs to you.
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ACTION!
Here are a few camera shots from the last film at the Centre. The front desk became
a hospital reception area, the activity room became a hospital room! The movie is
called “How to Con a Con”, a made for TV mystery movie/
The next film, “Two Sentence Horror Stories” will be filmed on Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.
“The Fortune Hunter” will be filmed from Dec. 9– Dec. 12
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“ Where flowers bloom so does hope” -Lady Bird Johnson
We all need to feel a sense of hope and optimism during this pandemic and we are thankful to our
gardeners for helping us maintain this hope! They have worked tirelessly during COVID-19 to give us
beautiful blooms and we thank them for their dedication. Thanks to the gardeners for all that you do
to keep the Centre looking so beautiful!
10Walking Club
Are you feeling like you need a little fresh air, some exercise and
some time to socialize with friends? Join Dale Attrell for a weekly
walk! Dale comes with a wealth of experience about the area and
some safe, easy walks up to 2km. The groups will be a maximum
of 7 people, and if we have a strong response, Dale will add a
second group.
Registration: Call 604-530-3020 to register for your spot.
You MUST register , no drop-ins
Date: Starts Wednesday, November 4th at 10:00am, weekly,
weather permitting.
Where: Meet outside the front doors at LSRS
Cost: FREE
Maximum 7 per group
This walk is considered “easy”. It will be on a flat surface and will be
approximately 2 km in length. Wear good walking shoes and
appropriate attire.
FOOT CARE
These very popular services include:
• Foot Assessment and care of Athlete’s CLINIC
Foot, Bunions, Callouses, Corns, Dry &
VAC Approved treatment
Cracked Skin, Diabetic Assessment,
Fungal Nails, Hammer or Claw Toes and
Thickened Toe-Nails.
• Cutting and filing of nails. Time: Various times,1/2 hour appointments
• Foot massage with essential oils. Cost: $45.00 Member Full Treatment
• Client Teaching/Prevention $52.00 Non Member Full Treatment
If you are intending to have your nails cut, $37.00 Member nails cut and filed
please do not cut them for six weeks prior $44.00 Non Member nails cut and filed
to your appointment.
* As there have been requests for fingernail
filing, we have added this service. Fingernail
filing is available for an additional $12
See Front Desk for available (Members) and $14 (Non Members). Please
note that this is available with footcare only
dates and times! and that nails will not be polished.
*Please Note
If you are VAC approved, you can get a full foot care treatment for $7.00. Please advise the front desk of
your K# when you make an appointment.
11A special thank you to our
Langley Senior Resources Society
Langley community partners and
would like to thank our sponsors for the
community members for
continuous support that they have provided for providing this information
the Seniors Centre.
COVID Resource
Guide for
Langley Seniors
Click on the link below
http://lsrs.ca/wp-
content/uploads/
COVID-19-Seniors-
Be Calm Resource-Guide-1.pdf
Be Kind
Be Safe
Christmas
Tree Chipping Fundraiser by Donation
JANUARY 9, 2021 10:00AM—2:00PM
LSRS PARKING LOT 20605 51B AVENUE
All proceeds benefit Seniors in our Community!
We will also be offering Meals to Go for purchase.
Sponsored by: Check out our great selection of meals for $8!
Langley Senior Resources Society
20605 51B Avenue, Langley 604-530-3020
info@lsrs.ca
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