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Spring/Summer

Program Guide April - August 2013

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Registration & Membership: The Not-So-Fine Print

Membership: SEESA Memberships are available for people 55 years of age and older for $30 per

calendar year (January - December).

Valid membership from other seniors recreation centres (cross registration) will be

recognized for instructional classes only. SEESA Memberships are required to participate

in drop-in club activities. SEESA members receive priority at time of class registration.

Non-SEESA members may be put on a waiting list at the time of registration for up to one

week before the start of class. Non-SEESA members may be bumped to give priority to

SEESA members.

Class Registration: Please register in person at the SEESA Front Desk during office hours:

Monday & Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

Saturday* 9 am - noon *closed long weekends

Register early to receive the Early Bird Fee which is $10 off the Regular Fee. If you

register on the day the class starts the Regular Fee will apply. Cash & Cheques ONLY. You

are not registered until you pay.

Classes may be cancelled or altered if minimums are not met. Participants will be called if

a class is cancelled and fees collected at the time of registration will be fully refunded.

NO REFUNDS will be given to any participant when they withdraw from a program of their

own volition

Check individual listings for Drop In availability. Drop In for classes may be allowed if

space is available. Check with the Front Desk BEFORE heading to the class.

Liability: SEESA is not responsible for any physical injuries that may occur during any of its programs.

All participants (including cross registrations and visitors) must sign a waiver form and

provide emergency contact information.

Club Fees: Some clubs have an extra fee on top of the Drop In usage fee. These fees help to offset the

cost of equipment replacement, choir sheet music and photocopies.

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Arts & Crafts 3 - 4 Community Partners 11

Games 5-7 Outreach 12

Physical Fitness 7-9 Volunteer 13

General Interest 10 Home Services 14

Special Programming 10 Guide by Day 14 - 16

Health Services 11

Contents

Art Club Thursday 9:30 am – noon Arts & Crafts Room

Fee: $1 Drop In

Activity Liaison: Don Evans

Enjoy weekly studio time with like minded artists working in a variety of media. There is

no formal instruction, but support and advice between members is welcome. Bring your

own painting supplies.

Card Making Wednesday 9 – 11:30 am

Fee: none

Activity Liaison: Ann Lawrence

Dedicated volunteers recycle old cards into new to be sold as an ongoing fundraiser for

SEESA. SEESA provides all the supplies and there is no experience necessary. We will

orientate you. There is no cost but all the cards made are donated to SEESA (you can

buy them for $1). See you there.

Creative Writers Tuesday 9:30 am - noon Card Room

Fee:$1 Drop In

Activity Liaison: Lois Gangl

Most people have a story they would like to write. It does not matter whether it is truth

or fiction. We would be glad to help. In between formal Minerva Advanced Creative

Writing sessions the Creative Writers meet informally to continue on their work and get

feedback from their peers. We would love to have you visit us and share your stories.

Arts Clubs

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Guitar Tuesday 1 pm - 3:30 pm Arts & Crafts Room

Fee:$1 Drop In

Activity Liaison: Gordon Block

Guitarists of all levels and styles are invited to join in on an afternoon of music.

Newcomers welcome as the group will help you learn.

Quilting & Crafting Monday 1 - 3:30 pm Arts & Crafts Room (no May 20, July 1, Aug 5)

Fee: none

Activity Liaison: Maxine Stone

Our quilters make wonderful works which are raffled off periodically as an excellent

SEESA fundraiser. Knitters, and other folks working on portable projects, are welcome

to join in on the camaraderie.

Woodcarving Tuesday & Thursday 9 – 11:30 am Work Shop

Fee: Yearly workshop fee $20 plus $1 Drop In

Activity Liaison: Vacant

An opportunity to meet with fellow woodcarvers to discuss techniques and offer support

while working on your own projects. For safety reasons there is a 2 person minimum

when using power tools in the work shop. Users are responsible for cleaning up after

themselves.

Work Shop Open Studio Tuesday & Thursday 1 - 4 pm Work Shop

Fee: Yearly workshop fee $20 plus $1 Drop In

An opportunity for Shop members to work on their own projects while enjoying the

company of others. Shop membership is required. Two people must be present for

power tool use. May need to arrange for a spotter if working alone.

Arts Clubs continued...

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Chess TBD

Fee: $1 Drop In

Activity Liaison: Johan Van Braden

We would love to start a Chess Club at SEESA. If you are interested in playing please sign up

on the list posted on the Programs bulletin board.

Contract Bridge Monday & Thursday 1– 3:30 pm Card Room (not on Holiday Mondays)

Fee: $1 Drop In

Activity Liaison: Ted Elford & Marilynn Anderson

Contract bridge, usually known simply as bridge, is a trick-taking card game using a standard

deck of 52 playing cards played by four players in two competing partnerships. (source: wik-

ipedia.org) Our bridge club is for intermediate players only—previous bridge experience is

required.

Game Clubs

Regular Dance: Doors @ 6:30pm Dance 7-10 pm

$10/ person Includes Refreshments

& Cash Bar

Dinner & Dance Ticket Price: $25

New Year’s Ticket Price: $50

Max 140

Friday, July 26 The Diamonds

Friday, Aug 30 The Melody Makers

Saturday, Sept 21 Advance Tickets Only

Harvest Dinner &

Dance with The Chwyl

Brothers

Friday, Oct 25 Andreas and Mike

Friday, Nov 29 The Hi-Lites

Tuesday, Dec 31 Advance Tickets Only

New Year’s Eve Dinner

& Dance

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Cribbage Friday 1– 3:30 pm Card Room Fee: $1 Drop In Activity Liaison: Dorothy Bennett

Cribbage involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. The game has several distinctive features: the cribbage board used for scorekeeping, the eponymous crib or box (a separate hand counting for the dealer), two distinct scoring stages (the play and the show) and a unique scoring system including points for groups of cards that total fifteen. (source: wikipedia.org)

Beginners welcome; however, basic knowledge of the value of cards and how to count is recommended.

Duplicate Bridge Wednesday 6:15– 9:30 pm Card Room Fee: $1 Drop In Activity Liaison: Catherine & Jim Haiste

Duplicate bridge is called duplicate because the same bridge hand (i.e. arrangement of cards) is duplicated at other tables, in order to allow a fair comparison of playing skill and reduce "luck of the cards". In this way, every hand, whether good or bad, is played in competition with others playing the identical cards, and the element of skill is height-ened whilst that of chance is reduced. (source: wikipedia.org) Newcomers and beginners welcome. Partners are encouraged, but if you do not have one please contact the Activity Liaison through the SEESA Front Desk who may be able to pair you up with another player.

Hand & Foot Canasta Wednesday 1– 3:30 pm Card Room Fee: $1 Drop In Activity Liaison: Dorothy Bennett

This version is a quad deck game that is played with a hand and a foot, unlike traditional canasta that just has a hand. Hand & Foot is a Canasta variant involving four to six decks rather than two and is played by teams of two players. (source: wikipedia.org) Beginners welcome

Pinochle Wednesday 9:30 am - noon Card Room Fee: $1 Drop In Activity Liaison: Judy Axelson

Pinochle is a trick-taking game typically for two to four players and played with a 48 card deck. Derived from the card game bezique, players score points by trick-taking and also by forming combinations of cards into melds. Each hand is played in three phases: bid-ding, melds, and tricks. (source wikipedia.org)

Game Clubs

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Pool Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 9 - noon Pool Hall

(not on long weekends & holidays)

Fee: $10 yearly fee plus $1 Drop In

Activity Liaison: George Orescan

New players always welcome. Check in the Pool Hall for schedules of specific game

types: Pea Pool, Golf Pool, Poker Pool or 101 Pool. Attendance is recorded on a monthly

list of current players posted on a bulletin board in the Pool Hall . If your name does not

show up on the list you have not paid your yearly fee of $10. Please see Front Desk.

Thursday afternoons are reserved for women only.

Scrabble

Tuesdays 1 - 4 pm Card Room Fee: $1 Drop In Activity Liaison: Ruby Newman

Do you enjoy word games? Come out and play a few rounds with us on Tuesday

afternoons.

Fit For Your Life

Thursday, June 13 - Aug 1 (8 sessions) 10:45 - 11:45 am

Fee: $36 Early Bird $46 Regular Drop in $7 * only if space available

Instructor: Mariline Vincent

A 1/2 hour of cardio and a 1/2 hour of strength training and stretches. If floor

exercises are not for you… this class is!

Yoga with Maxine Friday June 21 to July 26 1 - 2:30 pm Program Room Fee: $60 Early Bird $70 Regular Drop In $13 Instructor: Maxine Cowan

A yoga class that emphasizes alignment, flexibility and relaxation. Ideal for those returning to active movement after an accident, injury or illness.

Game Clubs

Physical Fitness

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Zumba Gold

Wednesday June 12 - Aug 14 (10 sessions) 5 - 6 pm Gym Fee: $45 Early Bird $55 Regular Drop In $7

Instructor: Elaun Cable Lind/ Jenn Rebchuk

ZUMBA® Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of ZUMBA® and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. ZUMBA® Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the abs, hips, legs and arms with Latin dance styles. Plus learning dance patterns helps keep the mind active.

Badminton June 17 - Aug 16 Mon/Wed/Fri 10 am - noon Fee: $1 Drop in (No Badminton Holiday Mondays, June 14) Activity Liaison: Michael Loch

Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents' half of the court. Each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor. (source: wikipedia.org)

Bocce Ball

Tuesday & Thursday 1 - 3 pm Drop in Play - weather dependent Fee: $1 Drop in Activity Liaison: Louise Libich

This modern adaptation of an ancient game requires skill, strategy and just a little luck. Bocce belongs in the bowls category (lawn bowling, carpet bowling) but is played outdoors. Bocce season officially begins when the snow melts and the pitch is dry.

Physical Fitness continued...

Physical Fitness Clubs

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Carpet Bowling Wednesday 1 - 3:30 pm to Aug14 Drop in Play Gym Thursday 6:30 - 9 pm Competitive League Play to Apr 18 Fee: $1 Drop in Activity Liaison: Louise Libich Carpet Bowling is a scaled down version of indoor bowls. The principle aim of the game, the same as all other bowls, is to deliver your wood closer to the jack than your

opponent. (source: englishcarpetbowls.com)

Floor Curling

Tuesday Summer Drop In May 28 - Aug 13 6:30 - 9 pm Gym

Fee: $1 Drop in & $1

Activity Liaison: Phyl Jacula & Edith Milne

PickleBall No PickleBall June 13

Tuesday to Aug 12 12:30 - 3 pm

Thursday to Aug 14 12:30 - 4 pm Fee: $1 Drop in

Activity Liaison: Karen Sheridan

PickleBall is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop

into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players .

Ping Pong Tuesday 1:30 - 4 pm

Wednesday 1:30– 4 pm Program Room Fee: $1 Drop in

Activity Liaison: Lorne Ma & Jean Szeto

Physical Fitness Clubs cont...

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Ethical Will Club Friday June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26 10 am - noon Card Room Fee: $1 drop in Activity Liaison: Carol Kodish-Butt

Writing an ethical will is an ancient tradition used to pass on personal values, beliefs, blessings and learned wisdom to future generations. Created at any age or life circumstance, it is a way to leave behind a legacy of values rather than of valuables.

In this class, Carol Kodish-Butt will facilitate one of several different approaches to creating this document. In a supportive environment where people are free to share as they wish, we will examine two of the most fundamental questions of life: who am I now? and what do I hope to leave behind?

Red Hatters 1st Friday of the month (subject to change) 10 - noon Various Fee: $1 drop In Activity Liaison: Dee Scott

It’s easy to spot the Red Hatters when they get together with their signature look - pur-ple outfits and red hats.

Crib Tournament Saturday Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6 & Aug 3 1 - 4pm Gym Fee: $5 Partner required Event Coordinator: TBA

Jam Sessions Friday Apr 5, May 3 & 17, June 7 & 21, Jul 5 & 19, Aug 2 & 16 7 - 10 pm Gym Fee:$2 Event Coordinator: Gordon Block

Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Refreshments included in admission.

General Interest

Special Programming

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Health Checks The Medicine Shoppe will be at SEESA the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:30pm (Sumer Hours) to do preventative health testing. To fulfill our goal of making lives better we will be providing FREE blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol testing. Prevention is the best way we know to keep people in their homes and truly make a difference.

Hearing Aid Clinic 3rd Tuesday of the month 9:30 - 11:30 am Personal Care Room

Maryann Fritz, a registered hearing aid practitioner from Downtown Hearing Aid Centre Ltd, will provide hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, cleaning and repairs, battery sales and lots of hearing and hearing aid advice. Many of the services are provided by AADL, DVA and WCB. Some additional charges may apply. First visit will be at no charge.

VON Footcare 1st Friday of the month All Day Personal Care Room By appointment only - call Victorian Order of Nurses 780-466-0293 to schedule one.

Health Services

Community Partners

T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Mondays 6:30 Weigh In Personal Care Room 7 pm Meeting Library

Contact: Ida 780-466-6863

Upcoming Events:

July 9 Lifetime Members Midsummer Tea

22 K-days Breakfast

24 Antique Car Show and Square Dance Demo

August 16 Badminton Fun Day

September 5 Open House & Pancake Breakfast

16 - 21 Pay-What-You-Can Week

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Home Visitation Program If you are a senior who needs resources, counseling or are isolated and cannot get out

please call Kim Boyd, Outreach Coordinator. Shelley Sabo SEESA’s Home Services

Coordinator, Sherr Wadson, Volunteer Coordinator and Kim are developing a new Friendly

Visitor program at SEESA. You can make a difference in the life of an isolated senior.

Please contact Shelley for more information. Friendships and new learning’s can be made!

Social Circle Thursday 11 am - 1 pm Various Locations (see list below)

Why eat lunch alone? We have a social luncheon every

Thursday! Please call me if you would like to come out and

join us. Sometimes we have entertainment and often we

have presenters on a variety of topics.

First Thursday of the month: at SEESA dining room

Second Thursday of the month: Bonnie Doon Food Court

Third Thursday of the month: Moravian Church (except De-

cember - TBA)

Fourth Thursday of the month: Tony Romas, Bonnie Doon

If there is a fifth Thursday in the month we alternate between

Boston Pizza and Fargos near Capilano Mall.

Walking With Widows and Widowers (WWW) 2nd Monday of the Month 1 - 4 pm Library (April & May)/ Holyrood Room

This is a group for people grieving the loss of their spouse. We are an open support group

for older adults to come and share and learn how others have coped. Four times a year we

all go on a Widows & Widowers Social Outing. This is a terrific time to see places and be

with a safe group of folks you already know. WWW originated ten years ago and is named

because we used to walk to each other’s house and have our meeting there.

Outreach

Relationships With your Adult Children An 8 week group session for men and women 60+ who are having challenges in their relationships with their adult children and who want to make changes. The group will meet on the south side of Edmonton at an undisclosed location on Monday mornings 10 am to noon. To register contact the City Assessment Line 780-496-4777.

This group will help you to: Connect with others in similar situations Identify healthy and unhealthy relationships Set limits with your adult children Create different choices resolving family issues Get support as you decide to make changes

For more information please contact Kim 780-468-1985 or Pat 780-392-3267

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Volunteer

Does something in the list below pique your interest? Ask at the Front Desk for a Volunteer Opportunities form, check off your area(s) of interest, and let us give you more information.

Staff keep things going day to day, but we rely on volunteers to ensure our organiza-tion’s feasibility! Most of these opportunities require only a few hours of your time and can be tailored to fit your lifestyle.

□ Activity Liaison

□ Bingo (In-house)

Board Operator General Worker

□ Birthday Party Committee

□ Board of Directors

□ Building Maintenance

Committee

□ Card Making (Experienced)

□ Casino (every 2 years)

General Manager Banker Chip Runner, Count Room

□ Clock Watcher

□ Drama Activities

□ Entertaining

□ Front Desk Receptionist

□ Clerical/Admin Support

□ Fundraising

Publicity Donation Solicitation Research

□ Historian/Archivist

□ Instructor-class/workshop

□ Kitchen and Cafeteria

Cashier Meal Prep—breakfast Meal Prep—lunch Meal Prep—supper Catering/Special Events

□ Monthly dinner

Kitchen prep Table prep Serving & clean-up Dishwasher Wrap cutlery

□ Library Committee

□ Meals on Wheels

Order compiler Driver Receiver

□ Melody Singers

□ Newsletter

Data Entry Proof Reading Assembly Distribution Reporting

□ Outreach Assistant

Gold Phoner Home Visitor Hospital Visitor Social Circle Assistant

Clerical Assistant

□ Phoning Committee

□ Plant Care

Gardening outdoor Plant Care indoor

□ Publicity & Promotion

Off-site Promotions In-House/Other Sign Changer

□ Quilting

□ Rummage Sale

Cashier Security Friday Set Up Pre-Sale preparations Sales Miscellaneous

□ Set up Tables & Chairs

□ Special Events

Planning committee Greeter Decorating Committee Bar Supply Manager Bartender Bar Assistant Drink Ticket seller

□ Ticket Sellers

Dinner/special events 50/50 Raffle

For more details about these jobs or others that may not be listed, please see Sherr, our Coordinator of Volunteers to explore the possibilities.

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WEEKLY

Pool Hall Monday-Friday

Saturday

8:30 am - 8:30 pm

9 am - noon Page 7

Library Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

MONDAY

Badminton 10 - noon Gym Page 10

Walking with Widows (2nd) 1 - 4 pm Library/Holyrood Page 14

Contract Bridge 1 - 3:30 pm Card Room Page 6

Quilting & Crafting 1 - 3:30 pm Art Room Page 4

TOPS (Take Off Pounds

Sensibly)

6:30 - 7 pm weigh in

7 - 8 pm meeting

Personal Care &

Library

Contact Ida

780-466-6863

for info

Home Services

We are now accepting requests for yard work. Don’t be disappointed – get yours in now! We are screening professional contractors as well as recruiting families and youth who may live on your block if you live within our service area. Call Shelley, Home Services Coordinator, to find out. Costs vary depending on the job.

SEESA can also refer you to screened, reliable service providers that charge a fair price for their services. These services include: · home maintenance such as painting, roofing, odd jobs · snow shoveling · housekeeping including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation · help downsizing and moving · dog walking

Also, if you have hired someone who has provided excellent service, please give me (Shelley) their name and number so I can interview them for our registry.

If your annual income is below $25, 100 or $40,800 for a couple as per line 150 on your income tax return, you may be eligible for a $100 a month subsidy for snow shoveling and yard maintenance. Please call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 780.644.9992 for more information.

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TUESDAY

Woodcarving 9 -11:30 am Work Shop Page 5

Creative Writers Club 9:30 am - noon Card Room Page 4

Hearing Aid Clinic (3rd) 9:30 - 11:30 am Personal Care Room Page 12

Health Checks (last of month)

6:30 - 8:30 pm Personal Care Room Page 12

PickleBall 12:30 - 3 pm Gym Page 11

Guitar Club 1 - 3:30 pm Art Room Page 4

Open Studio Time 1 - 4 pm Work Shop Page 5

Bocce Ball 1 - 3 pm Outside NE corner Page 10

Ping Pong 1:30 - 4 pm Program Room Page 11

Scrabble 1- 4 pm Card Room Page 7

Floor Curling 6:30 - 9 pm Gym Page 10

WEDNESDAY

SEESA Card Making 9 - 11:30 am Art Room Page 4

Pinochle 9:30 am - noon Card Room Page 7

Badminton 10 am - noon Gym Page 10

Carpet Bowling 1 - 3:30 pm Gym Page 10

Hand & Foot Canasta 1 - 3:30 pm Card Room Page 7

Ping Pong 1:30- 4 pm Program Room Page 11

Zumba Gold 5 - 6 pm Gym Page 9

Duplicate Bridge 6:15 - 9:30 pm Card Room Page 6

THURSDAY

Woodcarving 9 -11:30 am Work Shop Page 5

Art Club 9:30 am - noon Art Room Page 3

Fit For Life 10:45 - 11:45 am Gym Page 8

Social Circle 11 am - 1 pm Various Page 14

Bocce Ball 1 - 3 pm Outside NE corner Page 10

Contract Bridge 1- 3 :30 pm Card Room Page 6

Women’s Pool 1 - 3 pm Pool Hall Page 7

Open Studio Time 1 - 4 pm Work Shop Page 5

PickleBall 12:30 - 4 pm Gym Page 11

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FRIDAY

Ethical Will 10 am - noon Card Room Page 11

Red Hat (1st) 10 - noon Edmonton Room Page 21

Badminton 10 - noon Gym Page 10

Yoga with Maxine 1 - 2:30 pm Program Room Page 9

Cribbage 1 - 3:30 pm Card Room Page 6

VON Footcare (1st ) (by appointment) Personal Care Page 12

Jam Sessions (1st & 3rd) 7 - 10 pm Gym Page 12

9350 82 Street NW Edmonton AB T6C 2X8

Ph 780.468.1985 www.seesa.ca

July 4, 2013