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JUNE • 2019
VoiceForIslandSeniors
Published by The Guardian
INSIDE
PAGE 3
Welcome Russ
Words from
our new president
PAGE 4
Breathe easier
Help with sleep apnea
PAGE 6
What’s cooking?
Parkview Seniors rise
to the occasion
PAGE 13
Club activities
Some clubs wind down
for the summer
SNAPSHOT
Sincere thanks
President Don Sander-
son of the PEI Senior
Citizens’ Federation
presents a certificate
of appreciation to Past
President Sr. Norma
Gallant in recognition
of ten years of service
on the Board of Direc-
tors at the May Annual
General Meeting in
Charlottetown.
2 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • JUNE 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
Crokinole scores
Our Yesterdays
ABSTRACTS FROM THE GUARDIAN BY ALMA STEEVES
Men: Lawson Lea, Freeman berger. Men: Richard Myers,
COMPILED BY LINDA HARDING Simmons, David Hunter. George Doughart, Gerard
April 9th St. Peter’s Circle 50/50 winner was Fluff Mac- Koughan. Doubles: Lawson
25 years ago . . . June 1st 1994 Club Phail. Lea and Wilfred Smith; Gerard
Protest to Explain Impact of Welfare System Cuts. Ladies: Gina Lea, Maureen Koughan and Richard Myers;
Many P.E.I. welfare recipients may be surprised to Monaghan, Norma Laird. April 12th Cotton Center, Alyssa Nicholson and Corey
learn there are sympathetic ears listening to their Men: Lawson Lea, Richard Stratford Nicholson. 50/50 morning:
grumblings over reduced government assistance. Hitzelberger, Gerard Gill. Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, Dixie Vickerson. 50/50 after-
Recipients have been complaining they feel left out Maureen Monaghan, Karen noon winner: Wilfred Smith.
in the cold ever since the Health and Social Service April 10th Dunstaffnage Kelly. Men: Richard Myers, Bill
Minister announced his cost saving changes to the Ladies: Norma Laird, Mau- Nicolle, Lawson Lea. 50/50: April 15th Warren Grove
Island’s welfare assistance program. reen McGarry, Carol McGrath. Lee Murphy. Ladies: Debbie Birt, Gloria
Men: Lawson Lea, Grant Matheson, Hazel MacKenzie.
50 years ago . . . June 4th 1969 Laird, Don Sanderson. April 13th Provincial Men: Lawson Lea, Richard
St. Dunstan’s University Announces Prize Win- Tournament at North River Hitzelberger, Don Steeves.
ners. The following prize winner was announced April 11th Hunter River Fire Hall 50/50: Wilfred Smith.
yesterday by officials of St. Dunstan’s University: a Ladies: Margaret MacKinley, Ladies: Jean MacRae, Mar-
prize for the graduating student standing highest in Mary Cousins, Mae MacLeod. garet MacKinley, Heidi Hitzel- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
arts donated by Dr. L.I. Duffy was awarded to John
David Murphy of Charlottetown.
VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS
75 years ago . . . June 7th 1944
Consecration of New Bishop of Charlottetown. At Voice for Island Seniors is the monthly publication of the P.E.I. Senior Citizens’ Federation Inc. It is published on the first Wednesday
an impressive and colourful ceremony at St. Dun- of each month in collaboration with The Guardian, and distributed in The Guardian. Deadline for editorial material is the 15th of the
stan’s Basilica yesterday morning, the Most Rev. month preceding publication. Articles should be sent to one of the Editorial Committee members listed below.
James Boyle, D.D., former parish priest at Whitney
Pier, Cape Breton and a native of Afton, Tracadie Send articles to: ADVERTISING SALES
Advertising is handled by The Guardian, P.O. Box 760,
Parish, Nova Scotia, was consecrated as Bishop of voiceforislandseniors@gmail.com Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 4R7
Charlottetown with all the centuries-old rituals of
the Roman Catholic Church. or mailed to: Contact: Retail sales
Linda Jean Nicholson, managing editor (902) 629-6000
100 years ago . . . June 4th 1919 P.E.I. Senior Citizens Federation,
Announcement from M. Kennedy and Com- SUBSCRIPTIONS
40 Enman Cres., Charlottetown, C1E 1E6
pany and Bradalbane. We are still open to handle Yearly subscriptions available - Price $25 Cdn and $35 US
potatoes and oats for which we are paying $1 for They are available from: P.E.I. Senior Citizens’ Federation,
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
potatoes and 75 cents for oats. We also wish to 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown, P.E.I., C1E 1E6
announce that we want to purchase one hundred Linda Harding
(902) 368-9008; Fax: (902) 368-9006 •
pairs of young pigs from 5 to 6 weeks old and for Barbara Young
TOLL FREE: 1-877-368-9008
which we can pay good prices for good stock.
125 years ago . . . June 6th 1894 The Voice for Island Seniors can be found at 550 University Ave., CARI Centre u Tyne Valley Pharmacy
these locations across Prince Edward Island: u Summerside Medicine Shoppe u MacNeills Store
There were registered at the Queen Hotel today: u Mt. Stewart Mainway u Waugh’s Quik Mart, Summerside u The Medicine Shoppe
John Anderson of Kensington, and James Laird of u Souris Co-op u Ceretti’s Irving, Borden u Guardian Drug, O’Leary
New Glasgow. Last evening there were registered: u North Rustico Co-op u Kinkora Convenience Store u Alberton Pharmacy, Alberton
W. Mutch of Eldon, Rev. G.B. McLeod of Covehead, u Cornwall Save Easy, Cornwall Mall u Ramsay’s Pharmacy, Kensington u Journal Pioneer Office, Alberton
u Senior Citizens’ Federation, 40 Enman Crescent u Journal Pioneer Office, Summerside u Tignish Health Centre
M. Anderson of Belfast, B.F. Good of Boston, and Mr.
u Seniors Active Living Centre, u Wellington Co-op
and Mrs. J. D. Malcolm.
The views expressed are those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the P.E.I. Senior Citizens’ Federation or The
Linda Harding is a genealogist with a passion for old newspapers. Guardian. Articles may be reproduced only with permission from the Federation. Although every precaution is taken to monitor
the advertising, the claims made by advertisers are not necessarily endorsed by either the Federation or The Guardian.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA JUNE 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 3
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Welcome Russ!
Greetings from the PEI Seniors
Citizens Federation.
I am the new president of the Sen-
President’s
iors’ Federation and I’d like to take
this opportunity to introduce my-
Report
self and tell you a little bit about my Russ Noiles
background. I’d like to thank our retiring Board
My name is Russ Noiles and I was Members for the service: Kings
born in London, Ontario. My lady County Representatives Deborah
Ruth and I moved to Lower Mon- Shea and Patrick Curley, Prince
tague in 2007 after my retirement County Representative Ida Gaudet
from Kellogg’s Cereal Company and Past President Sr. Norma Gal-
where I worked in the maintenance lant. Sr. Norma served on our Board
department. (And, yes, I know Tony for over ten years. We’ll have a full
the Tiger very well.) report of the meeting and lots of
Ruth and I have four children who photos in our July issue of the Voice
all live in Ontario and we visit back For Island Seniors.
and forth as much as possible. As we enter June with a new gov-
In 2007, Ruth and I joined the ernment, our Board of Directors will
Montague 50+ Club and I served as continue to work on behalf of all Is-
Treasurer for a number of years and land seniors to improve their wellbe-
am currently Vice President. ing. We wish all fishers and farmers Retiring President Don Sanderson (right), welcomes new president Russ
I’ve been on the Seniors’ Federa- a safe and prosperous season, and Noiles.
tion Board of Directors since 2012. with summer break coming for most
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ASK STEVE
Ringing or Buzzing in Your Ears
What is tinnitus? field and who may assist is identify- and the surrounding environment.
Tinnitus is a condition where there Steve ing the cause of your tinnitus and Most hearing aids now also include
is the perception of ringing or buzz- proper management of it to lessen sound generators which may assist
ing in your ears. It is a symptom of Wong the effects it has on your quality of in masking the tinnitus.
an underlying condition, such as life. • Relax. Stress may make tinnitus
age-related hearing loss, ear injury • Sound Therapy. Many people who worse. Sometimes reading a book,
or a circulatory system disorder and it’s something they have to live have tinnitus also have hearing loss. going for a walk, and other relaxa-
which affects about 15 to 20 percent with. The fact is there are several op- A recent French study showed that tion exercises may help reduce its
of people. tions you can pursue to lessen the ef- out of 123 people who had tinnitus, effects.
If you go online, there is a wealth of fects of tinnitus: only one did not have hearing loss. • Ear protection. Noise exposure is
information on this topic. But, some • Assessment. The first step is hav- So the use of hearing aids makes one of the leading causes of tinnitus.
of this information may not be true, ing an assessment by your family sense. The amplified sound from Protect your ears!
so here are a few misconceptions physician, a specialist (ENT), or a hearing aids will help restore hear- The bottom line is if you have tin-
and some facts you should know. hearing health care professional. ing loss, thus hearing environmental nitus, get a hearing test.
Over the years, I’ve had many • Counselling. The next step is sounds more efficiently. And a hear-
people say they were told there is ing aid may help reduce the contrast Steve Wong is a board-certified hearing instrument
proper counselling, preferably with specialist and co-owner of PEI Hearing Consultants
nothing they can do about tinnitus someone who is experienced in this between the buzzing and ringing in Charlottetown.
NEW PROGRAM
Breathe Easier
More Islanders will be breath- ten years, will collect donations of there is a need for affordable access range from $1,500 to $5,000.
ing easier at night thanks to a new gently-used sleep apnea machines, to sleep apnea therapy on the Is- The PEI Lung Association is a
program from the PEI Lung Asso- work with partners to refurbish the land, and we are excited to start of- charitable organization whose
ciation. The Lung Association, in machines, and then provide these fering this program here at home.” mission is to improve quality of life
partnership with Lions Clubs of machines to Islanders who would It is estimated that approximately by controlling and preventing lung
PEI, recently announced a new pro- otherwise not be able to access this 5,000 Islanders suffer from sleep disease through education, advo-
gram is being introduced to assist life-changing therapy. apnea, a condition that causes a cacy, patient services and research.
Islanders who have been diagnosed “We’re pleased to be able to start person to stop breathing frequently If you have a machine you would
with sleep apnea, but are unable to offering a program to Islanders that throughout the night. Sleep apnea like to donate, or if you are inter-
afford treatment. has already helped so many other is linked to a host of other health ested in receiving a machine, con-
The Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Maritimers,” said Julia Hartley, As- problems if left untreated. Not all tact the PEI Lung Association at
Program, which has been success- sociation Coordinator for the PEI medical plans cover the cost of 902-892-5957 or visit www.pei.lung.
fully running in Nova Scotia for Lung Association. “We recognize sleep apnea therapy, which can ca.
NEWS. THERE’S
AN APP FOR THAT!THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA JUNE 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 5
Crokinole scores
FROM PAGE 2 Harper. 50/50: Jane Younker. ford garet MacKinley, Flo Dennis. Men:
Ladies: Maureen Monaghan, Gloria Lawson Lea, Bill Nicolle, Cyril Harper.
BY ALMA STEEVES April 23rd St. Peter’s Circle Club Matheson, Janice MacLean. Men: 50/50: Karen Kelly.
Ladies: Heidi Hitzelberger, Phyllis Luther Birt, Lawson Lea, Garth Lea.
April 16th St. Peter’s Circle Club MacSwain, Norma Morrissey. Men: 50/50: Flo Dennis. May 6th Warren Grove
Ladies: Heidi Hitzelberger, Phyllis Cyril Harper, Lawson Lea, Richard Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, Margaret
McSwain, Gina Lea. Men: Richard Hitzelberger. April 29th Warren Grove Wigginton, Norma Laird. Men: Cyril
Hitzelberger, Lawson Lea, Cyril Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, Margaret Harper, Lawson Lea, Don Steeves.
Harper. April 24th Dunstaffnage Wigginton, Alma Steeves. Men: Law- 50/50: Bill Nicolle.
Ladies: Gina Lea, Norma Laird, son Lea, Wilfred Smith, Cyril Harper.
April 18th Hunter River Carol McGrath. Men: Grant Laird, 50/50: Hazel MacKenzie. May 7th St. Peter’s Circle Club
Ladies: Jean MacRae, Gloria Mathe- Cyril Harper, Garth Lea. Ladies: Gina Lea, Norma Laird,
son, Evelyn Smith. Men: Richard May 2nd Hunter River Janice MacLean. Men: Cyril Harper,
Myers, Wilfred Smith, Doug Neill. April 25th Hunter River Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, Flora Lawson Lea, Richard Hitzelberger.
50/50: Norma Morrissey. Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, Margaret MacLennan, Gina Lea. Men: Wilfred
MacKinley, Heidi Hitzelberger. Men: Smith, Lawson Lea, Richard Hitzel- May 8th Dunstaffnage
April 22nd Warren Grove Lawson Lea, Richard Hitzelberger, berger. 50/50: Fluff MacPhail. Ladies: Norma Laird, Carol Mc-
Ladies: Margaret Wigginton, Mar- Don Steeves. 50/50: Annie MacPhail. Grath, Francis Coles. Men: Cyril
garet MacKinley, Evelyn Smith. Men: May 3rd Cotton Center, Stratford Harper, Don Sanderson, Ewen Mac-
Wilfred Smith, Lawson Lea, Cyril April 26th Cotton Center, Strat- Ladies: Heidi Hitzelberger, Mar- Phail.
BE PREPARED Monthly Service Centre Clinics
First Aid Kit Wednesday,
June 5
9:00 am − 12:00 pm
Montague
Thursday,
June 20
10:00 am − 1:00 pm
O’Leary
CANADIAN RED CROSS
ive bandages in assorted sizes, and
eye patches. Riverview Manor Health Centre
The Canadian Red Cross recom- • Roller and triangular bandages
Thursday,
mends you keep a first aid kit read- to hold dressings in place or to make Wednesday,
June 6
ily available in your home, cottage, an arm sling. June 26
• Scissors, tweezers, and safety 9:00 am − 12:00 pm
car, boat, workplace, and recreation
Souris Hospital 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
area. Be sure to store it in a dry place pins. Tignish
• Instant ice packs. By Appointment
and replace used or outdated con- Health Care Centre
tents regularly. • Disposable non-latex gloves,
such as surgical or examination Tuesday, By Appointment
A first aid kit should contain the
following: gloves, and barrier devices, such as June 11
• Emergency telephone numbers a pocket mask or face shield. 9:00 am − 12:00 pm
for EMS/9-1-1, your local poison • Antiseptic wipes or soap. Summerside
control centre, and your personal • Thermometer. Medicine Shoppe
doctors. • Emergency blanket.
• Flashlight, with extra batteries in
• Home and office phone num-
bers for family members, friends, or a separate bag. Hearing Aid
neighbours who can help in case of
emergency.
• Pencil and pad.
• Canadian Red Cross first aid
Centre 7723126
manual. We Service All Makes & Models • FREE hearing test for Seniors
• Sterile gauze pads (dressings) DVA, WCB & RCMP APPROVED
in small and large squares to place For more first aid tips and resour-
ces, visit www.redcross.ca. 902-894-8455 • TOLL FREE 1-877-994-8455
over wounds, adhesive tape, adhes-6 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • JUNE 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
RECIPE CORNER
HOSTED BY PARKVIEW SENIORS’
½ cup white sugar HONEY DATE MUFFINS UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
CLUB OF SUMMERSIDE ¼ cup vegetable oil SUBMITTED BY MARY MORSE SUBMITTED BY JOYCE MCCARDLE
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. dry mustard 1 Tbsp. olive oil
SLOW COOKER BREAD PUDDING 1¼ cups flour
1 Tbsp. water 1½ to 2 pounds lean ground beef
SUBMITTED BY JOYCE MCCARDLE 3 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt 1 large onion, chopped
In mini food chopper, cut onion 1 clove garlic, minced
2 large eggs 2 cups bran flakes
fine. In medium size bowl, add vin- 1 small cabbage, chopped
¼ cup brown sugar, packed ¼ cup oil
egar, sugar, oil, salt, mustard and 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced
1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 egg, beaten
water to onion. Blend well until tomatoes
1 tsp. nutmeg ⅓ cup honey
thoroughly mixed. Refrigerate until 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
½ cup milk ¼ cup sugar
ready to use. ½ cup water
½ cup heavy cream 1 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup dates, chopped 1 tsp. ground black pepper
⅛ cup butter, melted 1 tsp. sea salt
¼ cup raisins MORNING GLORY MUFFINS In large bowl, mix together flour,
¼ cup chocolate chips SUBMITTED BY MARY MORSE baking powder, and salt. Add bran In a large skillet, heat olive oil over
¼ cup pecans flakes. In a medium bowl, mix medium heat. Add ground beef and
10 slices of bread, cut into cubes 2 cups flour together oil, egg, honey, sugar, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently,
1¼ cups white sugar milk. Add to dry ingredients and mix until ground beef is no longer pink
Spray slow cooker with oil. In a 2 tsp. baking soda until combined. Gently fold in dates. and onion is tender. Add garlic and
large bowl, whisk together eggs, 2 tsp. cinnamon Bake in a muffin pan at 400ºF for 18 continue cooking for one minute.
sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir ½ tsp. salt to 20 minutes. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato
in milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and 2 cups carrots, shredded sauce, water, pepper, and salt. Bring
butter. Add bread cubes until mois- ½ cup raisins to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 to
tened, then fold in chips, raisins, ½ cup unsweetened coconut (op- GELATIN SALAD 30 minutes or until cabbage is ten-
and pecans. Cook on low in the slow tional) SUBMITTED BY MARY MORSE der.
cooker for two hours or until center 1 apple, peeled and shredded
is firm. Cover and let stand for 30 3 eggs 2 pkg. jello gelatin (orange or
minutes. 1 cup vegetable oil lemon) GLUTEN FREE QUICHE LORRAINE
Glaze: In a saucepan melt (do not 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup boiling water SUBMITTED BY JUDY BURTON
boil) ⅓ cup heavy cream, 1 cup sugar 1 can crushed pineapple (or other
and ½ cup butter. Add 2 Tbsp. rum. Mix together flour, sugar, baking fruit) with juice 3 eggs
Pour over bread pudding. soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in car- 1 carrot, grated ½ cup cheddar cheese
rot, raisins, coconut, and apple. In a ½ cup cream
separate bowl, beat together eggs, Add gelatin to boiling water and ½ cup sausage (gluten free)
RED ONION DRESSING oil and vanilla. Add to flour mix stir well. Add fruit with juice and 15 ml. chives
SUBMITTED BY JUDY BURTON
and combine. Bake in muffin pan at carrot. Refrigerate according to gel- 2 ml. pepper
350ºF 20 to 25 minutes. atin package directions. 5 ml. parsley
¼ cup red onion, finely sliced 9” pie shell or tart shells (gluten
¼ cup vinegar free)
In large bowl, slightly beat eggs.
Add cheddar cheese, cream, saus-
NEWS. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
age and spices and blend until com-
bined (2 to 3 minutes). Pour the
mixture into pie or tart shells. Bake
at temperature and time as per pie
or tart shells directions.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA JUNE 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 7
ISLAND HISTORY AND GENEALOGY
More Than the Sum of Their Parts
On more than one occa- all sorts of images, maps, and of the Gospel and 30 acres Archivist and Cape Traverse
sion when I’ve been stuck for John textual references detail- for a Schoolmaster.” Given native Daniel Cobb Harvey
a column topic I’ve resorted ing the evolution of Queen their size, these glebe and leads the reader through
to writing about books I Boylan Square, the present day school lands never became the political fracas, conclud-
admire. This month, things home of Province House, the the hot-button topic they ing that by the early 19th
appear to have taken a turn Confederation Centre of the were in other colonies, but century the Glebe lands
for the worse inspiration- Edward Island developed Arts, and the Hon. George for years I did wonder what were “sold and devoted ex-
wise, as I’m now looking at something of a reputation Coles Building. had become of them. Enter clusively to the educational
articles I’ve enjoyed. If I ever as the province without di- A good read in its own D.C. Harvey’s 1968 article purposes under the direc-
find myself writing about vorce in the 19th century, right, I’ve used Cullen’s arti- in the Canadian Church tion of the Church of Eng-
paragraphs I’ve found in- but a court of divorce had cle a number of times when Historical Society Journal, land, while the proceeds of
spiring, it’s probably time to actually been established I’m trying to date photo- “Glebe and School Lands in the School lands, sold at the
jag things in. here in 1836. The $64,000 graphs of downtown Char- Prince Edward Island.” same time, were vested in
Acadiensis is a scholarly question is how often it was lottetown. Knowing where The idea of a glebe land, provincial funds for the pur-
journal “of the history of the used, because next to no re- a photograph was taken, at least in part, was to pro- pose of non-sectarian edu-
Atlantic Region” published cords of the court survive. and what you would have vide a bit of a land base to cation.”
by the University of New It wasn’t until after the seen or not seen in terms of financially support a church I won’t pretend that Har-
Brunswick’s Department of Second World War that buildings, can help narrow and its minister. It appears vey’s article is of broad in-
History. It contains articles demand for divorce pro- down when an image was they became an issue here terest, but finding it a few
about Island history on sub- ceedings picked up and captured. This is a wonder- because of disagreement years back was a treat. After
jects ranging from Acadians jurisdiction in these mat- ful example of how good re- over what exactly a “Minis- years of wondering about
to women’s rights. ters was eventually transfer- search can be put to many ter of the Gospel” was and the topic, the answer came
A 1991 Acadiensis article I ring from a court of divorce uses. who should benefit from in one fell swoop. Churning
end up re-reading a couple of to the Supreme Court. The When the Island’s 67 Lots the provision. The Church of out articles might be just an-
times a year is Wendy Owen Public Archives regularly re- were handed out in the land England may have been the other day at the office for the
and J.M. Bumsted’s Divorce ceives inquiries about 19th lottery of 1767, the Order-in- established church, but it pros, but I appreciate their
in a Small Province: A His- century divorces, but the Council authorizing the pro- was never one of the larger efforts.
tory of Divorce on Prince Ed- short answer is that we don’t cess stipulated that each Lot denominations.
ward Island from 1833. You’d would contain “a reserva- In measured fashion, for- John Boylan is the Public Services
have much to offer. Thanks Archivist at the Public Archives and Rec-
think I’d have memorized it to Owen and Bumsted we tion in a proper part of each mer Nova Scotia Provincial ords Office of P.E.I.
by now, but I take comfort know why. Township of 100 acres of
from the opening line: “The Picking a favorite Island land for the site of a church,
history of divorce in Can- Magazine article is a task for and as a Glebe for a Minister
ada is a veritable quagmire another time, but I’m sur-
of inconsistencies and con- prised how often I go back
tradictions – constitutional, to Mary Cullen’s 1979 Char-
legal, and moral. Complicat- lottetown Market Houses:
ing matters even further are 1813-1958. It’s based on
frequent misapprehensions the monumental research
and misunderstandings, she did for her 1977 Parks
particularly among the lay Canada monograph on the
public, about the nature and history of Province House.
extent of divorce law and In researching that storied
practice in Canada’s past.” building, she pulled together
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They aren’t kidding. Prince8 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • JUNE 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
ISLAND TRAMPS WALKING ROUTE
BARCLAY ROAD
BY FRAZER SMITH
If you time things right, you can
walk this route, take in the O’Leary
Potato Museum and visit Leard’s
Grist Mill on the Buchanan Road.
(The old grist mill has been recently
refurbished and may or may not be
open for visitors, but you can always
look in the window.)
Opposite the mill is the old mill
pond which should have some water
fowl. You might even see a bald eagle
or two.
O’Leary hosts the PEI Potato Blos-
som Festival in mid-July, so perhaps
you should hold off your walk until
then or, better still, make two trips
up west.
Getting there: Get yourself to
O’Leary. The Confederation Trail is
4.7 km down the O’Leary Road, west
of the traffic circle on Route 2.
For more Island Tramps walking
routes visit www.sites.google.com/
site/peislandtramps.
THIS MAY HELP
Talk About Death
Talk about death. Learn about make the most of our time-limited “increase awareness of death with port or counselling session. Our
life. mortal lives and our feelings about a view to helping people make the Death Cafés are always offered in
Death and dying aren’t often death and dying. most of their finite lives.” an accessible, respectful and confi-
talked about, but they touch us all. Hospice PEI is hosting two Death At a Death Café people, often dential space. There is no intention
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and Cafés on Wednesday, June 5th at 7 strangers, gather to eat cake, drink of leading people to any conclu-
cake as we explore these themes p.m. at the Summerside Superstore tea and discuss death. Our ob- sion, product or course of action.
in a relaxed and safe environment. Community Room, 535 Granville jective is to increase awareness of And we offer refreshing drinks and
There are no agendas, no expecta- Street, and at the Charlottetown death with a view to help people cake!
tions, no predetermined questions. Superstore Community Room, 465 make the most of their ( finite) lives. There is limited space. Register
The conversation will flow from University Avenue. These are free- A Death Cafe is a group directed by calling 902-368-4498 or email
where those gathered lead it. This is of-cost and all are welcome. discussion of death with no agenda, hpca@hospicepei.ca. In order to
not a grief group or a presentation, According to Jon Underwood, the objectives or themes. It is a discus- be environmentally friendly, please
just an open dialogue about how to founder of Death Café, the aim is to sion group rather than a grief sup- ‘Lug a Mug’ for your beverage.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA JUNE 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 9
YOU AND YOUR EYES
UPDATE
PEI 55+
Summer Games
Proper Lighting
Sometimes a brighter light will extremely hot running temperature
help with a task – and sometimes to produce light. They can cause
NICHOLAS LONGAPHY
less is better. It all depends on what Kathleen burns and are sensitive to skin oils,
you are doing, what you are trying to which can make them malfunc-
The date and location of the
2019 Vogue Optical PEI 55+ Sum- see, and the condition of your eyes. May tion or burst, as they have a fragile
mer Games has been selected by Using the appropriate category of quartz envelope and brittle filament
the PEI 55+ Games Society Board lighting, intensity of light and dir- creased. wire.
of Directors. The summer games ection of the light source are key to Room lighting, also known as • Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
will be held at St. Peter’s from Sep- enjoying activities. ambient lighting, is provided by a run much cooler than incandes-
tember 9th through the 13th. When describing lighting, there direct source of lighting like ceil- cent and halogen bulbs. They are
Registration forms will be avail- are two basic categories: task light- ing light fixtures, several lamps inexpensive to run, but more costly
able in mid-July, as will the full ing and room lighting. throughout the room, or wall units. to purchase. LEDs contain no mer-
schedule. Payments for regis- Task lighting is best for activities Room lighting evenly distributes cury, harmful gasses, or toxins, and
tration and lunch are due at the like reading, crafting, and working the light throughout a room or are available in many different col-
time of registration and may be in your kitchen. Task lamps usually hallway. ors.
made by e-transfer or cheque. have a hinged or swing arm, a goose- There are many different types Proper lighting can make all the
For the most up-to-date informa- neck, or are stationary light fixtures. of lighting technologies to choose difference in seeing more clearly.
tion about the upcoming summer These lamps ensure you have control from. Other helpful tips include:
games, visit our web site at www. of the direction of the light which is Knowing the difference between • Install light switches in access-
pei55plusgamessociety.ca or our crucial in avoiding problems with incandescent, halogen, and LED can ible locations.
Facebook page. glare. help you make an educated decision • Use dimmer switches for con-
The Games Society Board of If you are installing under cabinet on what’s best for the task and your trolling the amount of light in the
Directors currently has two va- lighting in the kitchen, be sure to budget: room.
cancies, one for an individual keep the light source below eye level • Incandescent bulbs create a • Have another light on in the
representing Summerside, the and shining on the counter, not in warm yellow light and are relatively room when watching TV. Be careful,
other for a person representing your eyes. inexpensive, but 90% of the energy however, that the light isn’t placed
West Prince. For information Desk lamps often have a protect- they consume is wasted heat. They where it will cause glare or reflection
about these positions, contact the ive shade that work well in directing are fragile glass with a brittle fila- off the screen.
society office at 902-368-6570 or a very bright light onto an object or ment wire. • When navigating outdoors at
email at pei55plusgamessociety. task. Always avoid shining the light • Halogen bulbs have higher colour night carry a bright LED flashlight
ca. in your eyes. temperatures and produce brighter or wear a head lamp.
As a rule of thumb, when task light than incandescent bulbs.
Nicholas Longaphy is the Executive Director of lighting is increased, the surround- Kathleen May is a Low Vision Specialist at Vision
They are commonly used as spot- Loss Rehabilitation Prince Edward Island, a CNIB
the 55+ Games Society. ing room lighting should also be in- light or flood lights and require an organization.
NEWS. NEWS.
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THAT! THAT!10 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • JUNE 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
The Voice publishes free community no- goods, crafts, treasures, garden tools and A Ceilidh Concert will be held on third Wednesday of each month from 6
tices of interest to seniors. Notices should be other items. Sunday, June 30th from 7 to 9 p.m. at to 8 p.m. Guests welcome. For informa-
under 50 words and include the event name, The 50 year reunion of Charlotte- the Bonshaw Hall. Special guests: Jenna- tion contact Geri at GMacKendrick@
where and when it will be held, the cost, and town Rural Class of 1969 is planned for Marie Gallant and others, plus local gmail.com or 902-859-2456.
a contact name and number. June 12th. If you are interested in par- musicians: Tony the Troubador, Herb Charlottetown Toastmasters
ticipating, know a fellow classmate who MacDonald and Phil Pineau. Open mic, Breakfast Club meets Tuesdays at
Make a difference. Are you over 50 might like to attend, or if you taught at 50/50 draw, homemade cookies and tea. Smitty’s Restaurant, University Avenue
years of age and looking to make a dif- the school between 1965 and 1969 and Accessible for small wheelchairs. Admis- from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Guests wel-
ference in the life of someone else? The would like to be part of the celebration, sion by donation with proceeds to bene- come. For information contact Norma at
P.E.I. Friendly Visitor Program matches please email CRHS@hotmail.com or call fit PEI Chapter Crohn’s and Colitis. For Norma.Pasatieri@gmail.com or 902-439-
volunteers with local seniors for weekly 902-566-3716. information call 902-675-4093 or visit us 3396.
one-hour social visits. Matches are based The Garden Club of PEI meets on Facebook. P.E.I. Sociable Singles, a non-profit,
on location, gender, and shared interests. Wednesday, May 15th at 7 p.m. at Trin- Tuesday Talks at the Acadian Mu- non-denominational, social group, for
We offer free training and support to ity United Church, 220 Richmond Street, seum begin on July 2nd at 7 p.m. with age 40 and over, provides the separated,
our Friendly Visitor volunteers. The Charlottetown. Guest speaker Jean Paula Kenny (in English) “Hooked on divorced, widowed, and unmarried an
next orientation for volunteers is in Petrino will discuss and demonstrate Mats: More than a Place to Wipe Your opportunity to participate in group and
September. For information about the Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower ar- Feet.” Free admission, donations ap- social activities. For information
program or to obtain a volunteer ap- ranging. Everyone is welcome. preciated. For information call 902-432- call Judy at 902-894-4851 or visit
plication, contact program coordinator International Children’s Memorial 2880. https://sites.google.com/site/peiso-
Beth Constable at 902-368-9008 or email Place Annual Tree Dedication Cere- The MacKinnon Homestead Scot- ciablesingles.
peifvp@gmail.com. mony will be held on Sunday, June 23rd tish Ceilidh Concert Series is held on The Hear, Hear PEI Program ac-
The Eptek Centre Book Club meets at 2 p.m. at 2115 Scales Pond Road in Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. through October cepts donations of hearing aids to assist
on Thursday, June 6th at 7 p.m. in South Freetown. For parents who have 2nd at MacKinnon Homestead Grounds, in its goal of providing hearing aids to
Summerside to discuss “Big Little Lies” lost a child. Refreshments and social fol- 31228 Route 2, Richmond. For informa- Islanders who could not otherwise afford
by Liane Moriarty. New members are lowing the ceremony. To order a tree, tion call 902-854-3513. them. If you have hearing aids that you
welcome. Please note, the last book club contact Judy at 902-436-4850 or email The Confederation Centre Public are not using, simply bring them to
meeting of the season is always hosted judydoiron@hotmail. Library in Charlottetown is hosting one of our drop-off locations. This dona-
by the book club leader and not on-site A Lady Slipper Walk along Traca- a Seniors’ Café on third Thursday of tion will help us to change someone’s
at the Eptek Centre. The book club re- die Trail will be held on Sunday, June every month at 2 p.m. Meet new people life by providing the gift of hearing.
sumes regular meetings in September. 23rd at 2 p.m. starting at the Tracadie while sharing a cup of coffee or tea. For Drop-off locations include: Murphy’s
For information call 902-888-8373. Community Centre. The Lady Slipper information about this free program, Pharmacies in Charlottetown, Cornwall,
The Singing Heart, a spring con- is an orchid that is the provincial flower phone 902-368-4642. East Royalty, Kensington, Morell, North
cert performed by the Summerside and we will walk till we find these treas- Premiere Toastmasters meets Rustico, Parkdale, Stratford, Heather
Community Choir will be held on Sun- urers to photograph. For information at the Royalty Center, 40 Enman Cres- Moyse Drive in Summerside, Central
day, June 9th at Trinity United Church call 902-330-2248. cent in Charlottetown on Wednesdays Street in Summerside, Tyne Valley,
in Summerside at 7 p.m. Tickets are The Annual General Meeting of from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests welcome. Wellington and West Royalty; P.E.I.
available at the door. the Hospice Palliative Care Associa- For information contact Simonne at Hearing Consultants, Poly Clinic
An Annual Spring Yard Sale will be tion of PEI (Hospice PEI) will be held at Simonne9189@hotmail.com or 902-394- Building, 199 Grafton Street, Suite
held at Trinity United Church gym, 220 the Hunter River Community Centre at 0612. 310, Charlottetown; In the Montague
Richmond Street in Charlottetown on 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th. For in- Speak Easy Toastmasters meets at area, call Russ at 902-838-3454; In the
Saturday, June 8th from 8 a.m. to noon. formation, call 902-368-4498 visit www. Community Connections, 701 Water Souris area, call Margaret at 902-854-
Large selection of plants, books, baked hospicepei.ca. Street West in Summerside the first and 3114.
POEM NEWS.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
BY CLARE MULLEN
tracks on the floor.
You offered me a ride when the heavens THERE’S AN
Are you the one who smiled at me
today?
You are my sunshine, you made my day.
You lightened my load and didn’t ask for
poured rain.
You always ask how much longer I can APP FOR
Are you the one who waved as you
passed my way?
pay.
You are my blue sky that sometimes
stand the pain.
You forever send someone, to check in
THAT!
You are the one who said, “Thanks,” as I turns grey. on me.
held the door. But you will always love me, anytime of The more people that are like you, the
You are the one who cleaned up my the day. happier we’ll all be.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA JUNE 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 11
GEEZER’S CORNER
Dale
Riding the Gravy Train Dawson
If given a choice, would hard work isn’t always re- uals have as much chance businesses. What a shame provincial governments
you happily pay all of those warded as we were taught as a Ford Falcon in the In- it is when a willing spirit is encouraged companies to
Senators the money they as children. My generation dianapolis 500. So, you and I broken to the point where prosper. There were many
are receiving out of your was lied to by adults of the know that pride, intelligence they are just going through talented people who ap-
own pocket? Well, you are! day. Mind you, they didn’t and job knowledge can be a the motions. It’s a rare and plied for the job, but they
You are generously reward- intentionally try to deceive poor mix for climbing the uplifting thing to find a com- chose Harry, the most inept
ing them for being a friend us. They innocently believed corporate ladder and apple pany with a management character for miles around.
or chief apple polisher to hard work would be re- polishing really pays. I know, style that encourages and I asked the boss why. He
whatever Prime Minister warded in politics and in the but we’ll still have our pride. rewards skillful imaginative said Harry wouldn’t work
that has appointed them. work world as well. Maybe I’m not bitter. Well, maybe workers. It’s so rare that I’m himself, but maybe he
Remember the government in their day, clever efficient just a little. still looking for one. would make somebody else
has none of its own money – workers did rise to the top Let me now mention an- I remember one time a work.
the government only spends like cream on a frosty mor- other unfair practice that plum position became avail- Really folks, I’m not bitter.
your money like it is confetti. ning. But, those days have exists in the corporate world able in a company where I
I believe if the Prime Min- gone the way of the dinosaur of today. All working people, was working. That was back Dale Dawson lives in Vankleek Hill,
Ontario and spends summers in Orwell
ister wants to set up a friend along with most of our work- from company presidents in the days when Ontario Cove, P.E.I.
on a lifetime gravy train, place integrity. to the custodians who clean
he should pay for it him- Let’s you and I think back toilets, know this is true.
self. One of these days they over our lives and remember Anyone who is too good at
will cart me off to a home some of those bozos who a job that requires great skill
not nearly as luxurious as rose mysteriously to lofty is destined to remain in the
the house of patronage oc- positions without enough position indefinitely, be-
cupied by our elder states- talent to tie their shoes. I cause he or she is too hard “Where downsizing your home is upgrading your life”
men in Ottawa and I’ll have know, it sounds like I’m bit- to replace.
to foot the bill. Like them, ter. That’s because I am. These individuals will
I’ll be contributing nothing I should clarify. I was bit- watch less proficient slack- 1 Bedroom &
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to the country and I won’t ter when I was younger, but ers pass them by as they
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Our Changing Families
This past March, a Families in growth in order to produce a strong Whilst reluctant to give up on their
Canada Conference was held in Jan and healthy young person. own children, their efforts may be
Ottawa and simultaneously broad- Don Avery of the Central Eastern focussed on diaper changes, potty
casted to participating national King Grandparents Initiative addressed training, working around medical
universities including the University some of the specific issues faced coverage, and losing their own peer
of PEI (UPEI). Hosted by the Vanier by grandparents parenting today. social interaction and dreams of re-
Institute of the Family, the confer- On March 29th, in conjunction He noted that grandparent groups, tirement. These social stresses never
ence brought together diverse lead- with the Families in Canada Confer- such as those in Charlottetown and formed part of their retirement
ers who study, serve and support ence, UPEI hosted a post-conference Summerside, offer much needed dreams, but they feel compelled to
families across Canada for two days symposium entitled “Grandparents support and education by inviting offer love, security and care to their
of knowledge sharing and conversa- Raising Grandchildren – It Takes a speakers to address issues of ad- grandchildren.
tion. Village to Raise a Grandchild.” dictions, drugs, legal questions and Next month I will continue with
The Vanier Institute use data col- The post-conference symposium information on how to navigate vari- the second half of my conference re-
lected from Statistics Canada to aid was held in order to explore the ous government departments. port.
in the research and development of unique and complex issues that Addictions add an additional
family life in Canada, as well as offer- layer of issues. He noted that family Jan King and her husband Roger live in Hunter
arise when a grandparent becomes River. She is Past President of Star of the Sea Sen-
ing an extensive list of publications the primary caregiver for a grand- trauma is a concern and profes- iors’ Club in North Rustico.
and resources which are available at child or even a great-grandchild. sional counselling should be made
www.vanierinstitute.ca/resources. available, especially when dealing
According to figures obtained
Although the symposium centered
around grandparents on PEI, it is with young children of an addicted POEM
from the 2016 Canadian Census, acknowledged that most Canadian parent. When a child’s parent is CELEBRATING JUNE
family dynamics are undergoing grandparents who form part of skip an addict, grandparents may feel BY DALE DAWSON
significant changes. One example is generation families encounter simi- threatened in their own homes. They Come my children and sing a tune,
that in 2016 approximately 18% of all lar problems when it comes to a lack need to know when and how to ac- you’ve made it to the month June.
families in Canada included a com- of awareness and social support. A knowledge that a perceived drug Gladness beckons with tons of
mon law couple. This is triple the common goal is to increase national habit is out of control and how to fun,
number of common law couples in awareness and develop a policy deal with the situation. These types joining with friends in the sum-
1981. framework that will lead to the cre- of problems add to a grandparent’s mer sun.
A second example indicates were ation of a national communication overall stress level when having to So, don’t let troubles get you down,
nearly 404,000 multigenerational and resource system for grandpar- deal with their own troubled child just start smiling and lose the
households in Canada showing a ents and others who care for young and at the same time, determine frown.
growth of 38% since 2001 and mak- family members. how best to protect and care for There’s some out there that cannot
ing them the fastest growing house- At the opening of the post-con- their grandchildren. see
hold type across the country. ference, Sean Morrison, Director of Other speakers volunteered how wonderful their lives could
The 2016 Census also discovered Child and Family Services of PEI, their stories where they typically be.
that nearly 33,000 Canadian children welcomed attendees and Dr. Chris- watched their own children spiral If they thought of others needs
( from birth to 14 years old) lived in a tina Murray, a Nursing Professor at out of control, moving in and out of and performed a few happy deeds.
skip generation household, meaning UPEI, outlined the goals and object- rehabilitation, appealing alternately They’d soon forget their sorry state
they were living with a grandparent ives of the symposium. for help and then going through de- and grab some joy before too late.
with no middle (parent) generation Presenter Maitland MacIsaac nial. Eventually grandparents reach A cheerful mood is not outrageous
present. The number of foster chil- made the case for putting children a conclusion that the tentacles of and really is quite contagious.
dren in the same age bracket was in the center of our aims and goals, drugs last a lifetime, and their efforts So get on board and sing that tune
down by 2,000 between 2011 and likening their development to plant- need to be concentrated on the care and celebrate the month of June.
2016. ing a seed, then nurturing early of the youngest family members.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA JUNE 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 13 SENIORS’ FEDERATION CLUB ACTIVITIES BY BARBARA YOUNG Following are June activities open to all seniors. Clubs may hold additional activities for members only that are not listed here. Visit your local club for a complete schedule. Unless otherwise specified, club activities are held at the meeting location. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For information contact the Federation office at (902) 368-9008. Belfast. Selkirk Millennium Club will meet at the Belfast Recreation Cen- tre, 3033 Garfield Road on Wednesday, June 19th at noon for the year end pot- luck lunch. Borden-Carleton Seniors’ Club meets in the Seniors Housing Com- mon Room, 190B Howatt Street the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. for meeting, guest speaker/discussion. Activities: Mondays, cards (door prize, 50/50, $4) 7:30 p.m. Cambridge. Southern Kings 50+ Club meets at the Cambridge Hall, 425 Cambridge Road, Route 17A. Monthly meetings resume in September. Activ- ities: Tuesdays, Yoga (regular and chair, $8) at 6:30 p.m. (ends June 18); June 22 Full day of yoga and meditation (vegetar- ian lunch, $40 with a contribution for the lunch, $45 without a contribution; Come browse our mini library. Cardigan. Three Rivers 50+ Club meets at the Cardigan Village Office, 338 Joan Carr of the Seniors’ Active Living Centre (right) presents Donna Henley of the South Shore 50+ Club with a cook- Station Road in Cardigan the 2nd Wed- book, one of the many door prizes presented at the Seniors’ Federation Annual General Meeting. Donna said it was nesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Visit the perfect door prize, as she collects cookbooks. us on Facebook! Charlottetown. Club 64 meets at DeBlois. Les Club des Coeurs at 1 p.m. for meeting, refreshments of each month at 2 p.m. for meeting and 64 Belvedere Avenue on Thursdays for Joyeux meets at Le Centre Acadien de and speaker. Activities: Sundays, men’s guest speaker. Activities: Mondays, exer- Bingo at 7:30 p.m. Prince-Ouest, 119 chemin, DeBlois the cards ($2) at 7 p.m.; Mondays, 45’s (light cise class ($1) at 1 p.m. Charlottetown. Seniors’ Active last Tuesday of each 2nd month at 11:30 lunch, $2) at 1 p.m.; Foot clinic every Kinkora. Maple Leaf Seniors’ Club Living Centre has daily activities at the a.m. for meeting and refreshments. Ac- 2nd month ($25). meets at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson Bell Aliant Centre, University of P.E.I., tivities: Tuesdays, cards (refreshments) Georgetown Seniors’ Group meets Road the 1st Monday of each month at 560 University Avenue. For information at 1 p.m. at 63 Kent Street, Building B the last 1:30 p.m. Activities: Tuesdays, Walking call 902-628-8388. Dunstaffnage Seniors’ Club meets Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. for Group at 3 p.m.; Wednesdays, Fitness Cornwall and Area 50+ Club meets at the Olde Dunstaffnage School Centre, meeting, lunch and Bingo. Activities: for Seniors at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, Primary at the Cornwall Civic Centre, 11 Corn- 13539 St. Peters Road. Members meet Wednesdays, Prize Bingo (free) at 6 p.m. Care Clinics from 8:30 a.m. to noon (call wall Road. Activities: Tuesdays, Auc- for luncheon in June. Monthly meetings Visit us on Facebook! 902-432-2600 for appointment), Walk- tion and Crib (brief meetings as needed, and Crokinole resume in September. Kensington. Happy Group Seniors ing Group at 1 p.m. 50/50, refreshments, $2) at 1:30 p.m.; East Royalty Seniors’ Club meets at meets at Seniors Housing, 8 Walker Miscouche. Silver Maple Seniors’ Thursdays, Skip Bo (ends June 6) and Malcolm J. Darrach Community Centre, Drive the 1st Tuesday of each month at Club meets in the Seniors Room, Mis- Bridge ($2) at 1 p.m. 1 Avonlea Drive every Thursday for card 2 p.m. Activities: Saturdays, card party couche Fire Hall, 21 Main Drive East the Cornwall Seniors’ Alive meets at party (50/50, light lunch, $3) at 1:30 p.m. (door prizes, 50/50, $3) at 1:30 p.m. 1st Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Seniors Housing, 51 MacArthur Drive Fort Augustus. Shamrock Seniors’ Kensington. Senior Surfers’ Club for meeting and Bingo. Hall available for the 3rd Monday of each month at noon Club meets at 44 Father Brady Lane (off meets at 25A Garden Drive (beside rental. for meeting and potluck. Route 21) the 1st Monday of each month Kensington Rink) on the 2nd Monday CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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SENIORS’ FEDERATION CLUB ACTIVITIES
FROM PAGE 13 Murray Harbour. Friendly Circle p.m.; 2nd Saturday each month, MEWS 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, Bridge
Seniors’ Club meets at the Community (Men Eating Without Supervision) (door prizes, lunch, $2) at 1:30 p.m.,
Mont-Carmel. Le Club d’âge d’or Centre, 27 Park Street the 1st Thursday breakfast ($5/$6) from 8 to 10 a.m., 3rd Cribbage (door prizes, lunch $6) at 7:30
de Mont-Carmel meets at the Mont- of each month for potluck luncheon Saturday each month, games night. p.m.
Carmel Seniors Complex. New members (bring a dish, $2) at 11:45 a.m. Souris. Silver Threads Seniors’ Summerside. Parkview Seniors’
welcome. Meetings are held in French. North Rustico. Star of the Sea Sen- Club meets at 78 Main Street the 3rd Club meets at 335 Central Street on
Les membres du Club d’âge d’or de iors’ Club meets at 11 Sunrise Crescent Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m. for BBQ
Mont-Carmel se rencontrent au Foyer on the last Wednesday of each month at Activities: Mondays, card party (50/50, (provided by Generation XX). Activities:
de Mont-Carmel. Nouveaux membres 1:30 p.m. Activities: Mondays, Clogging jackpot, lunch, $8) at 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mondays, Cribbage at 7 p.m.; Tuesdays,
sont les bienvenus. Les réunions se at 1 p.m.; Tuesdays, Choral Group at 10 Bridge (lunch, $4) at 7 p.m.; Thursdays, Bingo at 1 p.m., Auction 45s (50/50,
tiennent en français. a.m., Card party at 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, Fun Bingo at 1 p.m.; Fridays, card party door prizes, $2) at 7 p.m.; Thursdays,
Montague 50+ Club meets at the Stitch Group at 9:30 a.m. until mid June. (prizes, lunch, $1 per corner) at 7 p.m.; Canasta (free) at 1 p.m., Auction 45s
Montague Legion, 15 Douses Road the O’Leary. Seniors’ Sunshine Club June 5, 12, 19 and 26th, Ceilidhs (open (50/50, door prize, $2) at 7 p.m.; June
1st Wednesday of each month at 11 meets at the O’Leary Community Cen- mic, lunch, $5) at 8 p.m.; July 1st Bakery 12th Ceilidh with the Whitecaps (50/50
a.m. for meeting and potluck. Activities: tre, 11 Community Street on June 7th at Bingo at 1 p.m. draw, light lunch, $5) at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Line Dancing at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. for meeting and lobster supper. South Shore 50+ Plus Club meet- Tracadie. Good Neighbourly 50+
Crafts Group at 10 a.m., Euchre and Crib Activities: Fridays, cards (prizes, refresh- ings, Crokinole, movies and trivia Club meets at the Tracadie Community
at 1 p.m. ments, $3) at 7 p.m. resume in September. Activities: June Centre, 148 Station Road the 4th Mon-
Morell Legion Seniors’ Club meets Rustico Bay Seniors’ Club meets 11th Club Picnic at 1 p.m. at Bonshaw day of each month at 7 p.m. for meeting,
at the Morell Fire Hall, 15 Park Street at 2104 Church Road the 2nd Monday Provincial Park (rain date June 13); June guest speaker. Activities: Mondays, Fit-
the last Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. every other month at 1:30 p.m. Activ- 17th Hiking Tryon Trail at 1 p.m. (rain ness ($4) at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Yoga
for meeting, lunch and speaker or cards. ities: Mondays, cards ($5) at 7:30 p.m.; date June 24). ($4) at 9:30 a.m., Cards/45s ($7) at 7:30
Mount Stewart. Lady’s Slipper 200 Saturday (every 2nd) Dance. Music by Stratford. Mayflower Seniors’ Club p.m.; Thursdays, Cardio Fitness ($4) at
Year Club meets at the Community Country Steel (light lunch, admission at meets at the Robert Cotton Centre, 57 9:30 a.m.
Centre, 87 South Main Street the 1st the door) from 8 to 11 p.m. Bunbury Road the 2nd Monday of each West Royalty Seniors’ Club meets
Thursday of each month for meeting, St. Peter’s Circle Club meets at 1917 month at 1:30 p.m. for meeting, guest at the West Royalty Community Centre,
darts and dinner out. Activities: Tues- Cardigan Road, Route 2 the 3rd Thurs- speaker, dessert. Activities: 2nd Sunday 1 Kirkdale Road on the 1st Monday of
days, Yoga ($4) at 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, day of each month at noon for meeting, and 3rd Tuesday of the month Ceilidh each month at 1:30 p.m. for meeting,
darts at 2 p.m., Yoga ($4) at 3:30 p.m. lunch ($2), and guest speaker. Activities: (light lunch) at 7 p.m.; Mondays, Crafts lunch. Activities: Tuesdays, Knitting
Munns Road. Eastern Kings Senior Mondays, cards and games ($2) at 1:30 Group at 9:30 a.m., Carpet Bowling (ex- Group at 9:30 a.m.; Fridays, Auction
Neighbours’ Club meets at the Com- p.m.; Tuesdays, Crokinole (snack, $2) cept on meeting day) at 1:30 p.m., Auc- (50/50, door prizes, $2) at 1:30 p.m.
munity Centre, 85 Munns Road the 1st at 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, Stay a While tion 45s (50/50 draw, door prizes, $2) at Wheatley River. Club 46 meets the
Wednesday of each month at noon for Program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Progres- 7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Auction 45s (50/50, last Tuesday of each month at noon.
meeting and potluck. Activities: Fridays, sive 45s (lunch, $7) at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, door prizes, $2) at 1:30 p.m.; Wednes- Contact the Seniors’ Federation for in-
Crokinole and cards at 2 p.m. Yoga ($3) at 10 a.m., Ceilidh ($5) at 7:30 days, Line Dancing (by donation) at formation.
LOOKING BACK
The Blueberry Field
ANGIE O’NEILL
with me, perhaps because it also my directions when I was in a field a dad who had a problem with the
happened to me, was told by my surrounded by woods to make sure drink, so the woods became a safe
When I was a child I would sit in grandmother. She was out pick- I knew how to return the way I had place for me.
the old kitchen of our farmhouse ing blueberries and got her “head come. One day I discovered a “new road”
and listen to my mother and grand- turned.” She was stooped over My experience with this strange through the trees that led to a neigh-
mother talk and reminisce about while moving from patch to patch. phenomenon happened when I bor’s back field where there were
past events, people who had died, The field was surrounded by woods was about twelve years old. I loved tons of blueberries.
and who was related to whom. We and when she stood up, she couldn’t being out in the woods and I would Back then, we picked berries wher-
had no electricity and hence no tele- figure out which way she had come go walking through the leaves in ever we found them and no one ever
vision, so this was a great source of into the field. She was lost and had the fall or just run for miles. Life at said anything about trespassing.
entertainment. a terrible time finding her way out. home was pretty chaotic with nine
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