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January 2017

Newsletter

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

(closed Saturday, Sunday

3512 - 5 Ave NW

Calgary AB

T2N 0V7

403-283-0620

(phone)

403-283-0602

(fax)

www.pdnf.org

[email protected]

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Peggy Viel

(Executive Director)

[email protected]

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Michael Stellmach

(Program Manager)

To provide a place where seniors 50+ can come together in social, physical and intellectual pursuits in

a caring, sharing and friendly environment.

Note: The Hall will reopen January 2nd

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Message to members Please note that while here in your club it is required that members respect the facility and the club’s equipment. We ask that you clean up coffee spills if you require help the staff are able to get you cloths or mops. If you are one of our artists please be mindful of your paint we have had increasing amounts showing up on the floors and tables as well as on walls, in sinks, and on the drapes. It takes a good amount of the clubs resources to clean and repair our facility and equipment and we ask for our member’s cooperation in keeping our facility in great shape. We take pride in our centre and hope that you do too and will do your part to keep it clean and spot-less for all to enjoy. Thank you.

Social Calendar 2017

January 2 – Hall opens

January 9 – Foot Clinic

January 13 – Birthday Party

January 27 – Friday Classic Films

February 10 – Birthday Party

February 15 – Take Care be Aware Fraud Lecture

February 24 – Movie - and pizza lunch

Nifty 50s has a Facebook page. We will be updating it with our upcoming events

and club information so check it out.

Rerun Friday Classic Films

Join us January 27 at 1:00 for the first of our Friday Afternoon Films

This months film is a To Have and To Have Not

Boggart and Bacall written by E. Hemmingway

$4 with snacks and coffee

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Board Games runs every Wednesday

@ 1:00 p.m.

Cost : $2.00/Members

: $3.00/Non-members

Come join our regular group of gamers for some

friendly competition and some fun!!

Message from the president. I would like to take this opportunity to express our great appreciation to all the members and teachers of our art club who so generously donated their art work to our silent auction. Their work raised $1695 towards our funding drive to make our facility totally handicap friendly. Also I would like to thank all those who bid on the artwork, especially those who were successful in purchasing them. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all our members a safe and Happy New Year. We thank you for your support of "Nifty Fifties" over the past years, and may you continue to enjoy our facility for many years to come. Please let us know if we can improve our service to you. Happy New Year. Robin Sutton President.

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Library News

Thank you so much to everyone for your generous donations to our library

collections. Everything keeps our libraries vibrant and interesting . We wish

you a very happy New Year!

From the Library Volunteers

On Saturday evening, Dec. 10th approximately 68 people braved the chilly winter weather to help celebrate the Christmas Season. The dinner, including turkey and all the trimmings along with a delicious selection of tasty desserts, was catered by Leroy Brown and en-joyed by all. Rhythm of the Rockies entertained us with a selection of seasonal favorites and then led us in a sing song. Their smiling faces and joyous voices really put us in the holiday spirit.

Many lucky people went home with door prizes donated by the Nifty Fifties, Joan Traviss and Helene Gregoire. Rose Tenor won the 50/50 draw amounting to $112.50. Thanks to all those who bought 50/50 tickets. We also had the final bids placed on the art work which has been displayed in the hall for the last few months. The profit will be used to-ward making our facility more accessible to the handicapped. “THANK YOU” to all the artists who donated their artwork.

If you see any of the following wonderful volunteers, let them know you appreciate them. We couldn’t put on events like this without them. Thanks Frank Swanberg, Patti and Bob Howell, Isabelle Thiele, Doug Hlady, Joyce Oldale, Jean Goldie, Bill and Rose Tenor, Joan Traviss, Robin Sutton, Arlene Tarnowski, Karen Myhre, Helene Gregoire, the Saturday Bridge Players and all the people who pitched in at the end to help put the hall back in order. Thanks to all those who attended the party.

I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year!

Dorothy Hlady

Thank You Christmas Party Volunteers

Nifty 50s would like to thank Amica Mature Lifestyles for their donation of 5 gift baskets in December. 5

names were drawn at random from the membership list to

receive the baskets.

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Seniors continue to be a prime target of fraud and financial abuse. In 2014, the Cana-

dian Anti-Fraud Centre received in excess of 20,000 complaints of Identity Theft and

Fraud and over 40,000 complaints of Mass Marketing Fraud. The total dollar loss ex-

ceeded $69 million.

For this reason, Calgary Seniors Resource Society has created a program called:

Take Care, Be Aware!

A Conversation about Fraud Prevention and Financial Abuse.

The focus of the program is to educate seniors about fraud awareness and financial

abuse, and discuss what steps they can take to protect themselves. Our volunteers

will present information on current frauds, red flags to watch for and host an interac-

tive conversation. Presentations are tailored to the time available although we ask

that a minimum of 30 minutes be made available.

Calgary Seniors is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of innovative and much needed programs and services to seniors throughout the city with the goals to end senior isolation and help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes as long as possible.

Fraud Lecture at Nifty

50s February 15 at

12:30

Displays for our Cabinet

Do you do an art or craft and would you like to show off your work? Nifty 50s is inviting

members to display their work in the cabinet inside the main entry. please contact the

office for more information.

Foot Clinic

Offered by Diann’s Foot Care Jan 9, Feb 22, Mar 20,

9:00 AM—1:00PM

Please book your appointment with Diann 403 272-4623

Cost: $25.00 per visit It is not necessary to be a

member of Parkdale Nifty Fifties or to be a Senior to access

this. (Please bring your own towel)

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Winter 2017 Registered Activities Schedule Mondays Loose Painting Studio Jessie St.Clair 9:30am-12:30pm Jan 9- Feb 13 6 weeks 1 spot left $75 Studio Art Karin Richter 10:00am-12:30pm Jan 16 - April 24 13 weeks $165 (No Class Feb 15 or March 28) Watercolor (Instructional) Karin Richter 1:00pm-3:30pm Jan 16- April 24 13 weeks Full No Class Feb 15 or March 28 Beginners Bridge Bob and Patti Howell 4:-00– 600pm Jan 9– Feb 6 4 weeks 1 spot left $15 Tuesdays Painting/Studio Art Karin Richter 9:30am-12:00pm Jan 16 - April 24 14 weeks $175 Yoga with Vinatha Vanitha Naik 9:30am-10:30am Jan 10 - March 28 12 weeks $85 Intermediate Bridge Lessons Rae Haaland 9:30am-11:30am Jan 17- March 7 8 weeks $80 Wednesday Wednesday Art Group no instructor 9:30am-11:30am Jan 11 - March 29 12 weeks $70 Thursday Painting/Studio Art Margaret Holland 9:00am-12:00pm Jan 19 - April 27 15 weeks Full Studio Art Katy Morris 9:30am-12:00pm Jan 19 - April 6 12 weeks $175 Yoga with Vinatha Vanitha Naik 1:00am-2:00pm Jan 12 - March 30 12 weeks $85 Friday Painting/Studio Art Margaret Holland 9:00am-12:00am Jan 20- April 28 14 weeks No class March 25 $210 Painting/Studio Art Mary Leigh Doyle 9:00am-12:00pm Jan 13- March 31 12 weeks Full Painting/Studio Art Mary Leigh Doyle 12:30pm-3:30pm Jan 13- March 31 12 weeks Full

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Friday Classic Films

Join us Jan 27 at 1:00 for

Friday Afternoon Films

This months film is To Have

and To Have Not

$4 with snacks and coffee

Bridge Lessons

Rae Haaland is teaching intermediate level bridge lessons in the New Year,

Tuesday Mornings. January 17-March 7 cost is $80. The Howell’s are

teaching beginner level bridge January 9 to February 6, the cost is mem-

bership and $15 for the learning material. Contact the office to sign up.

We are happy to announce that Sherry Telle will be joining us in the Winter term with an

open studio class. Details have yet to be finalized but watch for more information or check

the Facebook page for updates. Sherry’s personal work spans media from colored pencil and

watercolour to alcohol inks and can be found at http://www.sherrytelleart.com

Chartwell Colonel Belcher Bridge Tourney January 18th 1:00 - 4:00 pm

An afternoon of Kitchen Kitchen Bridge at the Belcher! The cost is $2.00 and space is limited.

To sign up contact Kim Greatrex with Chartwell 403 283-3498

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Club Social Events 2017

Prices and entertainment for all events unless indicated will be confirmed closer to the delivery date of the event.

January

13 -Birthday Party

February

10 – Birthday Party

24 – Movie – pizza and salad lunch 1:00 pm

March


18 - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Entertainment

April


19- Volunteer Appreciation Tea

May

27/28 – Tea & Fashion Show

June


13 – BBQ Luncheon – 11 AM – 1PM Check class schedule for spring registration.

July

15 - Stampede Event – Breakfast – (confirmed with PCA)

August

22 - BBQ – BBQ Hamburger/ hot dog on a Bun, coleslaw, ice cream – 11 AM – 1 PM

September


October


28 -Oktoberfest Dinner and Entertainment – $20.00

November


December

9 – Catered Christmas Dinner – $25.00

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January

11, 18 25 Board Games

10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 Bridge

12, 19 26 Floor Curling

12, 19, 26 - Mahjong

27 - Friday Afternoon Movie

February

1, 8, 15, 22 Board Games

1, 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 Bridge

2, 9, 16, 23 Floor Curling

2, 9, 16, 23 Mahjong

24 – Friday Classic Films – pizza and salad lunch

March

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Board Games

2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Bridge

2, 9, 16, 23 ,30 Floor Curling

2, 9, 16, 23 Mahjong

24 - Friday Classic Films

April

5 ,12, 19 ,26 Board Games 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Bridge

6, 13, 20 ,27 Floor Curling

6, 13 ,20 ,27 Mahjong

28 - Friday Classic Films May

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Board Games

2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Bridge


4, 11, 18, 25 Mahjong

26 – Friday Classic Films Art Show – May 5 – set up May 6 – show

24 - Annual General Meeting – (afternoon event and lunch (free) – Wednesday May 24)

June


1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Bridge

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Floor Curling

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mahjong

23 – Friday Classic Films

Garage Sale – June 16 & 17

July 5, 12, 19, 26 Board Games

4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 ,22, 25, 27 Bridge


6, 13, 20, 27 Mahjong


August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Board Games

1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24,29 Bridge

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Floor Curling

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mahjong


September 6, 13, 20, 27 Board Games

1, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Bridge


7, 14, 21, 28 Mahjong

22 - Friday Classic Films October


3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 Bridge


5, 12, 19, 26 Mahjong


Art Show – October 6 set up October 7 show

November

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Board Games

2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Bridge

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Floor Curling

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mahjong


December

6, 13 Board Games

5, 7, 12, 14 Bridge

7, 14 Floor Curling

7, 14 Mahjong


Drop In Activities

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Winter 2017 Programs and Services

Bridge Starts Jan 10 Tuesdays @ 12:30 p.m.

Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.

Move N’ Mingle (Service provided by AHS) Mondays & Wednesdays

1:30p.m.-2:30p.m.

Board Games Starts Jan 3 Wednesdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Mah Jong Starts Jan 5 Thursdays @ 12:30 p.m.

Floor Curling Starts Jan 4 Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Birthday Party 2nd Friday of the Month

@ 2:00 p.m.

Book Club 3rd Friday of the month

@ 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie Afternoon January 27 @ 1:00pm

Donate Now!

Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association Donation Form

Please Print:

Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Full Address:__________________________________________________________________

Donation Amount:_____________________________________________________________

A charitable receipt will be issued for all donations over $10.00. Please make cheques payable to Parkdale

Nifty Fifties Seniors Association. Mailing Address 3512—5 Avenue NW Calgary Alberta T2N 0V7. If you wish

to come into the office, you can use your credit card to make a donation.

You can also donate online by visiting our website and clicking on the Donate Now button. This will take you

to the Canada Helps website where you can use your credit card or Interact. You will receive a tax receipt by

email from Canada Helps

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Floor Curling Thursdays at 1:00

Played with the same rules as ice curling, floor curling uses

wooden rocks and shuffleboard wax on a hard floor.

Don’t be intimidated, this low impact activity can be done from standing or sit-

ting and there are throwing aids so you don’t even have to bend! Unlike ice curl-

ing there is no sweeping!

Put your fun and competitive hat on and throw some rocks, have some coffee and

enjoy a nice time with friends.

Move N’ Mingle

EXERCISE FOCUS:

Balance, posture, and muscle strengthening

Movement, flexibility, and endurance

Classes are 2 times a week for 45 minutes

INDIVIDUALS NEED TO BE:

Over 65

At risk for falling and losing their independence

On a fixed income

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU NEED TO BE:

Medically stable

Able to stand intermittently for 20 minutes during a 45 minute class

Able to safely exercise group setting

There is a testing procedure that must be completed before participating

Contact Rene at 403 955-1537 for more in-

formation

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