MARCH 2015MARCH 2015MARCH 2015 www.gimlinewhorizons.comwww.gimlinewhorizons.com

The 2014-2015 Executive & Directors:

Executive

President Peter Magnusson 642-5793

Past President Jackie Poloski 642-5193

1st Vice Dave MacVicar 642-1213

2nd Vice Lorraine Crawford 642-9094

Secretary Mavis Gerwing 642-8651

Treasurer Elaine Einarson 642-9495

Directors

Publicity Roger Newman 642-7356

Building / Maintenance Everett Lloyd 642-8180

Volunteer Director VACANT

Sunshine Marion Gale 642-5992

Membership Vera Ralke 642-9391

Social Committee Lynne Magnusson 642-5793

Member At Large William Gale 642-5992

Member At Large Jackie Wilson 642-4785

Member At Large Garth Gillespie 642-3771

Kitchen Director VACANT

Office Staff:

Facility Program Mgr. Jonie Johnson 642-7909

Facility Program Asst. Chris Mulroy 642-7909

MISSION STATEMENT

"The Centre will be an asset to the

community by providing a pleasant place for

recreation, relaxation and companionship

and by encouraging all members to

remain active and socially connected while

maintaining their physical and mental health"

Gimli New Horizons 55+ Centre Inc, 17 North Colonization Rd, Gimli, was in-corporated in 1974 as a not for profit /

charitable organization.

We may also be reached through our email address gimli55@mts.net,

Our Website: www.gimlinewhorizons.com

or by phone at: 204-642-7909

or fax: 204-642-5156

We welcome your questions and com-

This is the monthly publication of the Gimli New Horizons 55+ and is available free of charge at

the Centre and in various locations in town.

It’s purpose is to inform members and other interested parties of the wide variety of activities available to all those in the surrounding commu-

nity age 55 years and over.

Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1821

Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B0

HILITES

Yearly Membership Fee (October 2014— October 2015) $20.00 / Person

ACTIVITIES & CONTACTS

Acrylic Painting

Bowling 5-Pin

Bingo

Bridge Contract

Beginners Bridge

Bridge Duplicate

Canasta (Monday)

Canasta (Friday)

Carpet Bowling

Cribbage

Fit'N'Fun

Floor Curling (Thursday)

Floor Curling (Friday)

Golf

Jam Session

Line Dance (Mon)

Line Dance (Thurs)

Mah-Jonng

Perogy Making

Fabric Arts Group

Pool Cues

Tai Chi

Texas Hold’ Em

Wood Carving

Yoga

Petal Pushers

Ballroom Dancing

Pickleball

Circle Dancing

Oct - May

Sept - May

All Year

Sept - May

Sept - May

All Year

All Year

All Year

Oct – April

All year

Sept - May

Sept - April

Sept - April

May - Sept

All Year

All Year

All Year

Oct - April

Oct - April

All Year

All Year

All Year

Sept - April

All Year

All Year

Seasonal

Oct - May

All Year

Ongoing

Lorraine MacVicar

Tom Hussey

Edna Lavigne

Roman Puzant

Sharon Peichl

Roman Puzant

Gerry Gougeon

Sharon Carpenter

Vic Savage

George Langlois

Marilyn Campbell

Mavis Gerwing

TBA

Dave McNabb

Andy Smaha

Marion Huston

Rose Marie Hess

Jackie Wilson

Jackie Wilson

Office

Everett Lloyd

Phyllis Holmes

Vaughan Cochrane

Office

Leanne Stevens

Office

Gail Hurak

Vaughan Cochrane

Fred Bieber

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TBA

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Activity: Runs From/To: Contact Person: Telephone:

Many Thanks to the Volunteers!

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

March

2015

Please Remember to dial 204 in front of number

Remember to dial 204 in front of the number.

We meet Tuesdays from about 10:30 to about 2:00 in the afternoon. We’re a friendly crowd who all share a passion for quilting and other fabric arts. Often we have lunch and catch up on the news of the time. If you’re a new member at the Centre drop by and check it out.

Well winter is almost over and spring is just around the

corner. We had a Valentines dance this month and the at-

tendance was wonderful. I would like to thank everyone

for their support. We actually made money on this event.

In February, Jonie and I attended a seminar put on by

Manitoba Association of Senior Centres (MASC). We

found it very informative and learned a lot. MASC has

asked to have one of their board meetings at our Centre.

This will happen in April.

I hope everyone is well after all the flu and colds going

around. I for one am looking forward to warmer weather.

I’ll see you all around the Centre and don’t forget to volun-

teer were you can.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Peter Magnusson

Can you believe that in about a month it will be offi-cially spring and Floor Curling season will be over?

Neither can I! Time flies when we have fun!

We have been having a steady turnout every Thurs-day. We did have to cancel one week because of the cold/flu. But everyone seems to be healthy again. So one more month to go! With bonspiels coming up and the 55+ games in Beausejour in June, any teams wanting some practice time, re-member we have space for you on Thursday morn-ings.

THURSDAY FLOOR CURLING

Mavis Gerwing

Bingo at

New Horizons 55+

Edna Lavigne

Wednesday Evenings at 7:00

Basic INCOME TAX RETURNS

Single person with income under $30,000.00

Couple with income under $40,000.00

One adult with one child under $35,000.00

Please Call 204-642-7909 to be referred to one of our Volunteer Tax Return Preparers

trained by Revenue Canada.

Be assured that this service is entirely confidential.

Appointments Only.

Please Call New Horizons Office

204-642-7909

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BRIDGE NEWS - Roman Puzant

Beginners Bridge

Beginner lessons are being offered by Sharon Peichl (204-642-4492) Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Call Sharon for confirmation.

Contract Bridge

All are welcome to join in on Friday - casual and friendly atmosphere is the rule.

New to Bridge? OK! Haven't played for years? OK! No partner? OK as not needed be-cause we play rotating to next table! Meet and greet with each new round! Come on down before 1 p.m., or have lunch first! It's a great way to enjoy a winter afternoon!

Duplicate Bridge

Weekly sessions every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m..

Things overheard at the Bridge Club

• Rule of Eleven - The inevitable trick total when-ever you bid a slam.

• The brain is a wonderful organ, it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you sit at the Bridge table.

• When the King is singleton, play your Ace.

FRIDAY CANASTA

Activity Leader Sharon Carpenter

We play at 1:00 p.m. Sharp every Friday and the door is always open to newcomers. We can play 3 or 4 to a table, so there’s lots of room for everyone. Come on down for some laughs and good times.

Card Yard News and More!

MONDAY AFTERNOON CANASTA

Activity Leader Germaine Gougeon

Come and join our friendly group. We start our random team selection at 1pm Sharp so come early, get your

coffee and meet and greet until then. We continue playing until 3:30 to 4:00 depending on how the game

is going. See you there.

CRIBBAGE

Office

DO YOU PLAY CRIBBAGE?

“Do you want to spend an evening alone or would you rather come out and play Cribbage??”

We play each Thursday and start at 7:00 p.m. sharp so please arrive by 6:45 p.m.

We play 8 games and finish at 9:30 p.m.

$3.00 for Members, $5.00 for Non Members.

Come join the fun!

MAHJONG (Board Game)

Our little Mah-Jong group still try every Monday. Drop

by and check it out. If you have any questions please call

Jackie at 642-4785

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TEXAS HOLD ‘EM

Vaughan Cochrane

Great Game! We play every Wednesday at 1:30. It’s never too late to join in, lots of points to be had. Points start from zero each January and all goes towards a tournament and prizes at the end of the season.

5 Pin Bowling

Tom Hussey

Hard to believe, but we are now into our fourth quar-ter.

3rd Quarter winners were the Asters, Jim Symyny-shon, Vic Savage, Doris Lloyd, Eileen Addis and Donna Zanzow.

High scores for the month;

Bob Shyndruk 294 203

Pauline Finlay 272 237

Jim Symynyshon 264 256 232 219

Joyce Peden 263 246 242 231

Jackie Wilson 256

Vince Gerwing 237 233

Monty Szakacs 231 225

Gloria Mattson 230

Jeanette Hussey 212

Renate Rossow 212

Tom Hussey 210

Marianne Chorney 207

Yikes!! What a marathon the perogy day turned out to be in February. With only 23 volunteers we made 278 dozen perogies. We all went home totally ex-

hausted. All but 9 dozen were sold on the same day. I want to REALLY thank all the volunteers who came out and especially to those of you who stayed to help

with the clean up.

I want to apologize to the bridge and Texas Hold’ Em people who came out to find us still making perogies.

Thank you for your understanding. We will do our best to be finished earlier next month.

Many of our regular volunteers were ill and could not come out. I hope everyone has recovered and will be

able to make it next perogy day.

Our next perogy day is scheduled for March 4, 2015. Please mark your calendar and please come out and

help if you can.

PEROGY MAKING

Jackie Wilson

Pauline Finlay

Mike Michaluk

There is always lots going on in our kitchen. The Per-ogy team blitzes it for two days a month so we and our families can enjoy their great product. Elaine's crew prepares lunches or snacks for funeral recep-tions. Various volunteer teams take on some extra catering for our Centre's events or a special event like the annual Heart and Stroke Golf Tournament dinner. Then we have our very special Pancake breakfast 3 day challenge, serving over 1500 from our commu-nity, and the Fall Supper when we serve over 500 in one day.

Our Friday lunches are offered from September to April, and we serve about 40 to 50 members weekly over 30 weeks. That’s 1200 to 1500 lunches in all!! Thank goodness we have 8 teams to do that so we only work once in 2 months. There are small difficul-ties like guessing how many customers will be there. That depends on weather, dates, snow birds away, and whims of appetite! We do our best to estimate, and hate to disappoint anyone. Our thanks to those who have been disappointed and came back next week!!

As noted last month, the lunch teams will be look-ing for 3 new leaders to start the September lunch program. Please be sure to let the office or a lunch team leader know of your interest to help or lead a team. Join a team this month to try it out. You will be welcomed! You will also be amazed at how little of your time it would take to serve on a team. An hour to plan and shop, sometimes a little preparation the day before, and about 4 hours on the day. All this shared by a team of 5 or 6 done in an excellent kitchen. Great Fun!! And only once in 2 months!! 4 lunches a year!! Please Sign up at the office.

KITCHEN NEWS

Sharon Peichl

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The curling is going along just fine with only two weeks of regular curling left. Our bonspiel will be on March 20th and 27th., hopefully with all the teams participating as the schedules are all made up.

We wish to remind everyone that we will not be look-ing after this activity in the Fall. We hope that some-one will step up and take over in September. The sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board with a lot of signatures already on it.

This is a very popular activity at the Centre, it would be shame for it not to continue next year.

FRIDAY FLOOR CURLING Fred & Vera Ralke

Interlake Adult Learning Association Inc (IALA)

is offering a 10 week course in:

"Basic Computers and Today's Technology"

A course for mature students and Seniors...

Come out and learn about computers,

iPads, smart phones and other new technology!

March 3 - May 12 (10 weeks) Every Tuesday evening

Location: Gimli High School Computer Lab

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. each session

Fee: $45.00 per person

Instructor: Scott Cameron

Contact 204-642-9648 for more details and to register!

Life has a way of making the foreseeable that which

never happens, and the unforeseeable that which life

becomes.

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A minister dies and is waiting at the pearly gates.

Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud

shirt, a leather jacket and jeans. St. Peter addresses this

guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether or not

to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?”

The guy replies, “I’m Joe Choen, taxi driver, of Las

Vegas.”

St. Peter consults his list. He smiles and says to the taxi

driver, “Take this silken robe and golden staff and en-

ter the kingdom of heaven.” The taxi driver goes into

heaven with his robe and staff, and it is the minister’s

turn.

He stands erect and booms out, “I am Joseph Snow,

pastor of St. Mary’s for the last forty-five years.”

St. Peter consults his list. He says to the minister,

“Take this cotton robe and wooden staff and enter the

kingdom of heaven.”

“Just a minute,” says the minister, “That man was a

taxi driver, and he gets a silken robe and golden staff.

How can this be?”

“Up here, we work by results,” says St. Peter. “While

you preached, people slept, while he drove, people

prayed.”

This guys Father dies, and he tells the undertaker that

he wants to give his Dad the very best. So, they have

the funeral, and the undertaker sends him a bill for

$16,000.00 He pays it. A month later he gets a bill for

$85, which he pays. The next month there’s another

$85 bill, and the next month there’s another. Finally

the guy calls up the undertaker. The undertaker says,

“Well, you said you wanted the best for your Dad, so I

rented him a Tux.”

So these two Irishmen walked out of a bar.

This guy goes into a bar and orders three sepa-rate shot glasses of Irish Whiskey.

He drinks all three. He does this day after day after day, and the bartender finally says, “You know, I can put all three of these shots into one glass for you.”

The guy says, “No, I prefer it this way. See, I have two brothers—they’re over in Ireland, and I love them. This glass right here is for Finnian and this one here is for Fergus, and this one is for me. This way I can feel like we’re all here together having a drink.”

And the guy continues to come in day after day after day, and the bartender continues to set up three glasses. Then one day, the guy says, “Give me two shots today.”

“What happened? Did something happen to one of your brothers?” the bartender asks.

“No, no, no,” the guy says. “They’re okay. It’s just that I decided to quit drinking.”

Drinking with the wife!

An angry wife was complaining about her hus-band, Paddy, spending all his free time in a bar, so one night he took her along with him. "What'll you have?" he asked. "Oh, I don't know. The same as you I suppose," she replied. So, Paddy ordered a couple of Jack Daniel's and threw his down in one shot. His wife watched him, then took a sip from her glass and immediately spat it out. "Yuck, that's TERRIBLE!" she spluttered. "I don't know how you can drink this stuff!" "Well, there you go," cried Paddy. "And you think I'm out enjoying myself every night!"

Skinny Dipping

An elderly man in Florida had owned a large farm for several years.

He had a large pond in the back.

It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some orange, and lime trees.

One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn't been there for a while, and look it over.

He grabbed a five- gallon bucket to bring back some fruit.

As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.

As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond..

He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end..

One of the women shouted to him, 'we're not com-ing out until you leave!'

The old man frowned, 'I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked....'

Holding the bucket up he said, 'I'm here to feed the alligator.'

Some old men can still think fast.

“What's wrong with Murphy?” asked Father

Green. “I don't know, Father. Yesterday he

swallowed a spoon and he hasn't stirred since,”

said Mrs. Murphy.

Marc Palsson Owner

Telephone: (204) 642-9688, Ext. 7001

Fax: (204) 642-8688

Toll Free: 1-877-770-7662 (RONA)

Email: marc@ronagimli.ca

Website: www.rona.ca

100 - 7th Avenue,

Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 BUILDING CENTRE

GIMLI

OPEN 7 DAYS

A WEEK

IN SEARCH OF...

Members interested in volunteering in the Kitchen at New Horizons.

The Friday lunch teams are a major project of the kitchen. Our Friday lunches are a great opportunity for sharing a weekly meal with game buddies and to welcome friends and guests from the community.

You know the scene: 8 Teams provide lunch once each in 2 months for an average 40 regular 55+ members and other people from the community.

Some Team members will be RETIRING after this season. We need a couple of new teams to kick off the new season in September. We need some willing to lead or share the lead with a team member. Teams are usually 5 or 6 people, spares are available. The schedule can usually be adjusted to accommodate a couple of months away.

If you are interested please tell us in the office or call Sharon Peichl at 204-642-4492.

Thank You Thank You Thank You

Worrying is like a rocking chair: it gives you

something to do, but doesn't get you anywhere.

The 33rd annual Manitoba 55 + Games will take place in Beausejour MB,

June 16th-18th, 2015 !

The 33rd annual Manitoba 55 + Games will take place in Beausejour MB,

June 16th-18th, 2015 !

Registration begins in March, Deadline is May 08, 2015

Regional Play-Off Events;

Contract Bridge • Cribbage (team)

Cribbage (Individual) • Whist

PLEASE NOTE:

New Horizons Play-offs for Contract Bridge will happen a little later in March or Early April, it will be

announced as details unfold.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

The Games are open to Manitobans who are 55 or older by December 31, 2015

Events Open to Everyone 3 Klm walk/run • 5-Pin Bowling • 9 Hole Golf

18 Hole Golf • Arts & Crafts • Duplicate Bridge Floor Curling • Floor Shuffleboard • Horseshoes

Pickleball • Scrabble • Slo-Pitch • Snooker Swimming • Track

Lots to see and do!

If you have any questions you can call Vic Savage at 204-642-7738

Cards were sent to Pam Menard who has gone for surgery and Edie Simonson who fell and injured some ribs. Also get well was sent to Carl Biebrich who also banged up some ribs. We wish them all a speedy recovery. Just recently Norm Isfjord (our snow removal expert) managed to bust up his arm moving furniture for his wife, we wish him a quick recovery as well.

A sympathy card was sent to Ann La Rue on the passing of her Son. We’re sorry for your loss.

If you hear of any members with problems, please don’t hesitate to call the office at 642-7909.

SUNSHINE REPORT

Marion Gale

70 Centre Street

Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0

gimliveterinaryservices.com

Ph. 204-642-8398

Fax 204-642-9996

lmtvet@mts.net

Lisa Taylor, D.V.M.

Kristine Torske, D.V.M., D.V.Sc.

Wendy Slezak, D.V.M.

Acrylic Painting Classes

With Lorraine MacVicar

New Horizons Art Group meets every Tues. at 1:00 p.m.

We have a good sized group, we paint, share ideas, and have a great time.

Come out and see what we’ve been up to!

$5.00 / Class, bring your own supplies.

New Horizons 55+ Members Only.

Life is a hell of a thing to happen to a person.

Last Trip Summary;

Our trip to Shooting Star was excellent as usual, thanks to Bruce & Brenda as well as the bus driver John Mor-

row. To the 24 people that booked from Gimli we thank you. Bruce was able to get enough people from Winnipeg to fill the bus. A group from St Nor-bert were picked up and supplied muffins and water to everyone on the bus. We call him the Muffin Man.

Upon arrival all settled in for the evening. On the second day we went to Detroit Lakes for shopping and a crib tournament around the pool area when we returned. On our way home we went to Grand Forks for a bit of shopping then homeward bound.

Future Plans;

I have arranged a tour to Shooting Star on April 13-15th, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The rates should remain the same as in the past, $150.00, you will receive $100.00 on your card when we arrive as well as 2 - $5.00 food coupons. If there is a change in the rates I will post them. Shooting Star also gives 5 cents above the U.S. rate, i.e.: if the rate is .79 cents you would get .84 cents. This only applies to $150.00 dollars per day. If you are interested please leave your name at the centre or see poster and sign-up sheet on bulletin board. Any questions call 642-9495 or 642-7909.

E-Mail attachments;

Most of us receive email from unknown sources. If you receive an email from a source that you do not

recognize and it has an attachment it is best to exer-cise common sense and not click on the attachment.

One member came into the Centre and mentioned that she received an email from Fed Ex. Not unusual if you are expecting a parcel, she wasn’t. By clicking on the attachment you may be installing a malicious bit of software. A better way to deal with this type of email is to write down the number that is listed and

then go to the courier’s website and type the number into their tracking spot, if the number is legit it will tell you so. Then go back to your email program and de-

lete the malicious emails.

If there is something computer specific you would like me to address in this tip spot please let me know in the office and I will try to answer in the

Hilites.

Tours

Elaine Einarson

In addition to seeing your Realtor and Lender visit our office before you buy or sell to discuss the impor-tant legal questions that often arise. There is usually no additional fee and you will be ready to write or accept your offer.

Whether you are buying or selling property in Gimli, the Interlake, or in Winnipeg, we would be pleased to assist you.

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BARRISTER, SOLICITOR

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LEGAL SERVICES TO GIMLI & THE INTERLAKE!

CALL 642-8681

1-866-487-5688

OR STOP IN.

THE OFFICE IS 0PEN 9-5 MON.TO FRI

AT 72 CENTRE STREET, GIMLI.

BUYING OR SELLING A HOME OR VACATION PROPERTY?

New Horizons Members - $6.00 /per person, per class

Non-Member (55+ Only) - $10.00 /per person, per class

Sign up as a SINGLE FEMALE, SINGLE MALE or COUPLES

In March, our beginner and intermediate evening class will be moving into Latin style dancing with the cha cha. The cha cha and the East Coast Swing are social type dances. They can be danced to many of today’s music. Many of the cha cha moves are also used in rumba. If you learn all three of these dances, you could be reviewing moves from one dance to another. If you participate in zumba classes, the ba-sic cha cha footwork is often part of the exercise rou-tine. Drop in and try a class on Tuesdays at 7:00PM.

Pre-beginners’ classes on Tuesdays at 1:00PM is finished for the season. If you have a group of friends that would like to learn a specific dance, call the office and leave your name.

BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS Gail Hurak Hilites Article and Dance Manager Debrorah and Chris Gaynor-Martens Professional Dance Instructors

March 2015 will be Cha cha

A great time was had by all the ballroom students as they learned the intricate steps of Country 2-step. Watch for these dancers as they twirl and step to the beat in all the local dance halls.

Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you

have them.

JOE PIOTROWSKI

PHARMACIST

642-8170 (Residence 642-8432)

P.O. Box 4000, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0

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Prescription Counseling

Personalized Service

Prescription Blister Packing on Request

News from the News from the News from the Seniors Resource ProgramSeniors Resource ProgramSeniors Resource Program

~ Save the Date ~

The Gimli Seniors Resource Council will be hosting our annual dinner & fashion show fundraiser on

Thursday May 14, 2015 at the Lakeview Resort. Fashions will be from Johnsons and a full course

meal will be served. Look in the New Horizon Hilites for more information in the upcoming months.

To reserve your $30.00 tickets please call our office

at: 204-642-7297.

Need a venue for charity events,

family gatherings, business meet-

ings, presentations, etc.?

Gimli New Horizons 55+ might have

just the right space to rent for your

next event.

Check out our website at:

gimlinewhorizons.com

Not happy with your

current hearing care

provider?

Horizon Hearing Centres Is in Gimli on

March 5 & 18 Call today for your

Appointment!

FREE Hearing Tests

And Consultations

1-877-300-7507

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Or check out our website at:

Call us Toll Free:

Eirik Bardal Undertaker

Telephone: (204) 949-2200 In Gimli Tel.: (204) 642-7124

Fax: (204) 694-9494 Email: info@nbardal.mb.ca

82 - 5th Avenue,

Gimli, MB R0C 1B1

The New Horizons Tai Chi program continues on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Tai Chi is a great form of low stress exercise and fits in well here at the Centre. Some snowbirds are missing from the regu-lar crowd but this activity is definitely worth checking out.

Moving Together Tai Chi Gimli Phyllis Holmes

MEMBERSHIP Vera Ralke

We need your input!! We’re calling on all our 55+

members to come forward with suggestions on new

programming and activities. In our effort to keep the

Centre moving forward we are looking to create ac-

tivities that get people moving and learning. If you

have a special skill or talent and think that it would

be a good activity for the Centre we want to hear

from you. Call or drop by the office.

Membership at the Centre is currently at 596 with

whom 138 are new to Centre this year.

“I looked up my family tree and found out I

was the sap.”

JAMMERS

Andy Smaha

“Brrrrrrrr!!” It’s cold outside but inside the music we play and the singing we do warms everything up. Come down and sit in, you’ll enjoy it. We meet Wednesdays at 1:00 to 3:00 pm, we’ll be glad to see you.

PLEASE JOIN US

WEDNESDAYS FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL 2015

EVERY WEEK IN HARMONY ROOM

55+ NEW HORIZONS CLUB, GIMLI, MB

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00PM

We do traditional dances from around the world (Greece, Israel, France, North and South America, etc.) along with newly choreographed dances to a variety of world music. Beginners are always wel-come. The dances are always simple, and each

one will be taught first, so no experience is needed. You won't need a partner because everyone in the circle is your partner. Dancing in a circle is one of

the oldest ways in which people celebrate commu-nity and togetherness. We have done a dance or two at Winnipeg Beach celebrations to great suc-

cess. Cost is $1 to New Horizons members and $6 to non-member.

Linda Rankin has taught Circle Dance for over 25 years and sculpts the class according to participants

skills and abilities.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL LINDA AT 204-389-3580

CIRCLE DANCING

Fred Bieber

Erica Timchishen

The Value of Time...

To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade. To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby. To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet. To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who just missed a train. To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask someone who just avoided an accident. To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal at the Olympics.

Valentine’s Day 2015! What a great party! We had 99 attendees. We were entertained by the Mellow-“D”s. Dennis Carlson has put together a wonderful band of seven. They performed a very eclectic as-sortment of music, from toe tapping to sing along. We received lots of comments on what a great band they were. There was great dance music and great listening music for those not inclined to dance. You would have recognized Don Shannon on piano and Vivian Shannon on violin. The band performed most of the evening, stopping only for a few minutes to eat the terrific hors d-oeuvres. We dined on shrimp, Brie Bites, Cheddar and Bacon Pinwheels, meatballs and mini pizzas to mention only a few of the offerings. For dessert at 10:00 p.m. we had Val-entine Mousse Cake and Red Velvet Trifle. There was not a crumb left! The band sang Happy Birth-day to Al Kist and he enjoyed a Valentine’s Cake all to himself. Congratulations to Marilyn Campbell, the winner of the “Kinky” door prize. I apologize for the fact that there are so few pictures but I was having too much fun to remember to take any! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us. It was a great party!

I am sending very special thanks to Doreen and George Braun, Annie Hahlweg and Roger Dickin-son, and Peter Magnusson for working so hard. As always you came through and made the event a huge success.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Lynne Magnusson

YOGA - Leanne Stevens

Join us & experience the benefits that prac-ticing yoga can provide. By incorporating mindfulness

with movement we can learn how to move in a way that promotes health rather than pain. So come join us & learn how you can take care of your body, mind and

spirit.

Join our ongoing groups Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.,

Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Newcomers are always

welcome. Drop in.

New Horizons Members $7.00,

Non-members $11.00 If you have any questions please contact the instructor

Leanne Stevens at 641-3920 or email

bluecatline@yahoo.ca. Namaste ~

Mon. - Sat. 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

Sunday Noon to 8:00 pm

9 Centre St., Gimli, MB

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FIT N’ FUN WINTER EDITION

Need a good Fitness Routine?

Our sessions are based on low impact aerobics and established walking pro-

grams. We also do upper body workouts that are good for the arms, back and neck.

Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturday Mornings from 9:30 to 11:00.

Exercise;

Tones Muscle

Keeps your joints in good working order

Boosts Metabolism

Helps Prevent Osteoporosis

Keeps Your Mind Sharp

Look fantastic in Spandex

Going on cruise soon and looking to get into that bikini? Step into Marilyn’s Fit N Fun routine and you’ll

be swimming laps in style in no time.

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right

thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the

wrong thing at the tempting moment.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE

ACTIVITY PRICES - Members $1.00 - Non members $6.00. Some activities charge more, due to prize money and service fee. PLEASE CONTACT ACTIVITY DIRECTOR BEFORE JOINING. CONTACT NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS ARE ON THE FRONT INSIDE COVER OF THE NEWS LETTER.

Fit N’ Fun

Line Dance

Canasta

9:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Yoga

Tai Chi

Fabric Arts

Basic Ballroom

Acrylic Painting

Ballroom Dancing

9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Fit N’ Fun

Jammers

Carpet Bowling

Texas Hold’em

Duplicate Bridge

Circle Dance

Bingo

Billiards

Floor Curling

Yoga

5-pin Bowling

Cribbage

Line Dance

Anytime

10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Floor Curling

Tai Chi

Contract Bridge

Canasta

Wood Carving

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Find New Horizon 55+ at our website: www.gimlinewhorizons.com

9:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

HORIZON Hearing ………..……. For Appointment call 1-877-300-7507

• Next Scheduled day for Horizon Hearing at New Horizons 55+ is: MARCH 5 & 18

BELTONE Hearing ……………… For Appointment call 1-800-661-2653

• Next Scheduled day for Beltone at New Horizons 55+ Activity Centre is: MARCH 25

NUMBERS AT A GLANCE

Pickleball will be played at the Cadet Gym in the Industrial Park for the Winter.

Fit N’ Fun 9:30 a.m.

Please Remember: New Horizons is a Scent-Free Facility