Monthy Newsletter - Evergreen Seniors Club

Information 

Courtenay Recreation - 

Florence Filberg Centre 

411 Anderton Avenue 

Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6 

Offi ce Hours 

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

Phone: 250-338-1000 

Facility opens at 7:00 am 

Evergreen Lounge - Food Service 

Monday to Friday: 8 am to 3:30 pm 

Closed Saturdays except when specifi ed 

Kitchen Phone: 250-338-1953 

Evergreen Club Annual Memberships 

January 1 - December 31: $24 & HST 

Newsletter available last Tuesday of each month 

with the exception of July. 

www.evergreenseniorsclub.org 

President’s Message 

Gord Kruger, Evergreen Club President 

Wow........2013 hard to believe isn’t it! It seems that not very long ago we were all consumed with the coming of the new 

millennium and concerned that all of our technology was going to turn inside out at the stroke of midnight on December 

31st, 1999. 

Many thought just that and prepared for the worst ,nothing untoward happened and now here we are some thirteen years 

later and having just passed the so called end of the Mayan calendar we are still ticking along,anyway, a Happy New Year to 

you all and may you all have a wonderful year. (continued on page 2) 

Dates to Remember 

Monthly Newsletter - January 2013 

Jan 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY! - Centre Closed 

Jan 14 EXECUTIVE MEETING 9 am Soroptimist Lounge 

Jan 2 MEET & GREET (SINGLES) GROUP 1 pm Lodge Room 

COMMITTEE MEETING 11 am Soroptimist Lounge 

Jan 4 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Conference Hall 

Jan 14 Whist 7:30 pm Conference Hall 

Jan 4 

Jan 5 

Jan 7 

Friday Night Dance music by 7:30 pm REIS VINK 

Conference Hall 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:30 am - 11 am 


AFTERNOON TEA DANCE 2 pm Lower Level NSH 

Jan 18 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Conference Hall 

Jan 18 Friday Night Dance music by 7:30 pm CROSSTOWN 

EXPRESS Rotary Hall 

Jan 21 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall 

Jan 7 

Jan 9 

Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall 

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL “Tide Rip Grizzly Tours to 

Knight Inlet” 1 pm Conference Hall 

Jan 25 Friday Night Dance music by AMIGOS 7:30 pm 

Rotary Hall 

Jan 28 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall 

Jan 11 Friday Night Dance music by DOUBLE PLAY 7:30 pm For complete details, turn to “Special Events” pages 18 - 19. 

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Evergreen Club 

Executive 2012 

President 

Gord Kruger 250-339-4389 

Vice-President 

Nettie Webers 250-334-3499 

1st Director 

Fred Greene 250-334-4334 

2nd Director 

Ellen Whitelaw 250-898-8268 

3rd Director 

Rick Forward 250-703-0201 

Secretary 

Dianne Bruon 250-338-0940 

Past President 

Bob Bruon 250-338-0940 

Filberg Centre Staff 

250-338-1000 

Susan Manager 

Raegan Recreation 

Coordinator 

Volunteer 

Coordinator 

Lori Receptionist 

Sandy Receptionist 

Cammy Receptionist 

Don /Donna Custodians 

Club Write-Ups For 

Newsletter 

Club representatives please submit 

newsletter reports for the February 

newsletter publication to the offi ce 

or email to: smurphy@courtenay.ca 

by Monday, January 14th. 

Table of Contents 

Section Page # 

Activity Reports 2 - 8 

Volunteer 

Opportunities 9 

Instructional Programs 10 -17 

Special Events 18- 20 

Bus Trips 20- 23 

Month at a Glance Back Page 

President’s Message (cont’d) 

CLUB NEWS 

I haven’t got a lot to say this time around so I’ll try to keep it short and sweet. I 

would like to remind everyone that Executive Elections and the Evergreen Annual 

General Meeting are upcoming in mid February...if there is anyone out there 

interested in running for the executive they should let their interest be known all 

current executive members are at this point in time letting their names stand for 

another year. 

One of our best fund raising Special Events is scheduled for Saturday, January 

5th,the fi rst Pancake Breakfast of 2013 is happening then and will run from 

7:30am to 11am in the Conference Hall. It’s always a great event and I would 

encourage you to get the word out to your friends and family that it’s pancake 

time at the Filberg still only a Five Spot for the best brekkie in town. 

Kudos for Chris Cuthbertson who was named Volunteer of the month in 

December. Chris has been involved in Food Service since 2003 and has always 

been that cheerful and helpful person that has been an asset to our organization. 

Thanks Chris!! 

Just a gentle reminder to everyone about the kitchen renovations about to take 

place. Work will begin on Wednesday January 2nd and continue through to 

Tuesday January 8th during that time the kitchen and food service will be closed. 

it will reopen on Wednesday January 9th at 8am. 

Please don’t forget to renew your membership if you have not already done so 

not much else at this time so I’ll bid adieu and see you at the centre. 

Texas Hold’em Card Lady 

Best wishes to everyone for 2013. 

We play on Wednesdays, set up is at 

12:15pm and playing commences at 

12:30pm. Entry fee is $3.00 

Please note we will not be playing until 

the kitchen renovations are complete. 

Phone offi ce 250-338-1000 for 

January 9th playing otherwise we’ll 

see you hopefully January 16, 2013. 

Nancy 

Mac Club 

4th & 5th Tuesday of month, 1pm 

Soroptimist Lounge 

See you there! 

CDT 

Edith Harper sends get well and 

bereavement cards to members and 

family members. However, if Edith is 

not notifi ed of members who have 

passed away or are ill in the hospital, 

they will not receive our blessing. 

Please call Edith if you know someone 

who should receive our wishes at 250- 

338-5385. 

Games Day 

Every 3rd Wednesday at 1 pm in the 

lounge. Got a new game? Bring 

it along. Everybody welcome . 

Jackie 

Think Green - Do You Really Need A Printed Copy? 

GO ONLINE at www.evergreenseniorsclub.org , then click 

on “newsletter” to view this month’s edition in PDF format. 

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iPad Tips and Tricks 

2nd Wednesday of the month 

1pm Craft Room 

Each month we will continue to 

explore the neat features & tricks one 

can do with the iPad. We review a 

few each meeting, and then open 

the fl oor for members questions or 

neat fi nds. We welcome people 

who don’t have an iPad to drop in 

to decide for themselves if they want 

to invest in this fabulous machine!. 

CDT 

Computer Club 

1pm, Soroptimist Lounge, 

Friday, January 11th 

Ah, it is time to sit and refl ect on this 

past Christmas season. Our family 

chose to reduce gift giving to an 

absolute minimum this year, which 

of course, reduced our stress level 

considerably....also noted it was much 

kinder on all our wallets. We hope 

to make this a yearly habit, and truly 

enjoy the “ reason for the season”.Our 

December meeting was dedicated to 

the Season. Nothing was structured, 

so we all partook of the goodies 

provided by members, and enjoyed 

a general round-table question and 

answer period. 

Our Club is geared to those using 

Windows. The topics vary each month 

and can be educational, as well as 

entertaining. Each meeting there is a 

round-table discussion session, where 

everyone is encouraged to bring 

forward any questions/problems or 

information pertinent to the Club. We 

welcome newcomers and visitors, 

experienced or not. A current 

membership with the Evergreen Club 

is the only requirement.Any questions 

concerning the Club may be directed 

to Roy Tarr @ 250-334-8133 or by 

email at philroy@shaw.ca. 

Marlene 

CLUB NEWS 

Genealogy 

A Happy New Year to all our members 

and hope you had a wonderful 

Christmas. December isn’t the best 

time to be working on our family trees 

but hope we can all get back to it once 

things are back to normal. 

Our club fi nished off the year with 

a little party where we brought 

goodies to lunch on. As usual we all 

enjoyed ourselves. The new year will 

be starting off with a bang as Mona 

Cashman will be showing us the 

ins and outs of navigating our way 

searching for our ancestors on the 

computer. Familysearch has had many 

changes and new material added to 

it and can be a little confusing....at 

least for me. Therefore, I’m looking 

forward to our next meeting which 

will take place Thursday, January 17th 

at 1 p.m. in the Soroptomist Lounge. 

Old and new members are most 

welcome. I hope to see you there. 

Ethel 

Genealogy Lending 

Library 

The Genealogy Lending Library will 

now be open from 11:30 to 1:00 

on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 

just prior to the Genealogy Club 

meetings to facilitate signing in/ 

out of books or CD’s and again for 

an hour aft er the meeting during our 

tea time. 

For more information email: 

mbreer@shaw.ca 

familyseeker@shaw.ca 

mnex@telus.net 

Crib 

If you enjoy playing cards, come 

out on a Tuesday morning and join 

the crib group. We have a lot of 

fun! New people are very welcome. 

Admission is $1.00. If you want 

to learn the game call: 250-338-0940 

Bob 

Mexican Train 

1pm in the Evergreen Lounge 

on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of 

each month 

Mexican Train is a game played with 

dominoes. The object of the game is 

for a player to play all the dominoes 

from his or her hand onto one or 

more chains, or “trains” emanating 

from a central hub or “station”. 

Instruction provided. There are usually 

about 3 tables of play. If you want 

to have some mid-week fun, come 

and join us. 25 cent drop in fee. 

Jackie 

Gospel Sing-A-Long 

Christmas has come and gone and I 

hope everyone had a great holiday. 

Gospel sing-a-long sang in the Comox 

Mall assisting the Salvation Army Kettle 

on Thursday the 6th of December, 

great time had by all.We even had a 

special surprise: a young girl was in 

mall and likes to sing; she joined us 

and even sang a solo, thanks Francis 

May. We will be starting up again on 

the 10th of January, hope to see you all 

there. 

Gospel Sing-a-Long sings every 

Thursday morning from 10:30 till 11:30 

in the Conference Hall. FMI call 

250-338-1282. 

Marnie 

Knit & Crochet 

1. I will not buy more yarn. 

2. I will try to fi nish at least 3 

unfi nished objects a month. 

3. I will not read a new knitting 

magazine. 

4. I will try to work on 1 item at a time. 

5. I will not buy new needles because 

my old ones are in use. 

6. I must use up some of my stash. 

Who am I kidding? Oh well, it’s a 

thought – Happy New Year to one & all!! 

Penny 

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Friday Night Dance 

January Dance Schedule 

Jan 4 REIS VINK 

Jan 11 DOUBLE PLAY 

Jan 18 CROSSTOWN EXPRESS 

Jan 25 AMIGOS 

Starts at 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm . 

Please check schedule on front of 

newsletter for location of dance. 

Members:$5 

Non-members:$7 at the door. 

NOTE: Aft er 9:30 pm a LATE 

ADMISSION FEE OF $4.00 will 

apply to latecomers. PLEASE 

NOTE: 90% of admission fees 

cover the cost of the bands that are 

hired to play at each dance. 

Do We Need An iPhone 

Group? 

One of the new groups requested 

is for the iPhone. We realize that 

people who life alone are turning 

more and more to the cell phone for 

all their needs because it’s always with 

them and doesn’t require the heft y 

installation fee of the house phone. 

If you are interested in such a group, 

please call (250) 338-1000 to have 

your name added to the list. We 

would also like to hear from anyone 

who presently has one and is willing 

to act as a facilitator for this group. 

(More than one is desirable). Once we 

have a show of interest, we will begin 

arrangements for a meeting room / 

time. 

CLUB NEWS 

Snooker Camera Club 

Just fi nished up the 2012 Season with 

our Snooker Championship played 

with our largest fi eld so far, that of 24 

players. Arranged for play by Alwyn 

Bishop and Tom Lambourne of three 

groups of 8, The play went well 

ending in Round 1, 2, and 3 winners 

as Tom, Al, and Don McCall. All three 

played off with each other in a 2 of 3 

frames with Don at 1st, Al at 2nd, and 

Tom as 3rd. Prizes were awarded to 

the last 12 fi nishers and thank you all 

for your participation. The Tuesday 

and Thursday AM league play is 

continuing with over 35 players to be 

fi nalized in late February. 

Don McCall 

Recorder 

The Evergreen Recorder Players are 

looking for recorder players to join 

our group. We meet every Friday 

morning from 10 – 11:30 am in the 

Craft Room at the Florence Filberg 

Centre. We mostly play music 

from the Renaissance and Baroque 

periods in 3 & 4 parts, as well as folk 

and country dance tunes. For more 

information come to the Craft Room 

Friday morning or phone Mike at 250- 

337-5437 (shared phone, please 

don’t leave a message). 

Art Club 

Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful 

Christmas and New Years with family 

and friends. Now we settle into 

another year of brand new resolutions 

right? If you have painting on your 

list, we would be happy to have you 

join us. We meet on Thursday’s from 

12:30 – 3:30 in the Craft Room. No 

teachers to rap your knuckles, only 

other artists who are willing to off er 

their opinions if you need or want it. 

Marcia 

The Club chose a lovely photograph 

for a Spring Raffl e prize, a view of 

the Comox Estuary with Herman the 

heron in the foreground. I think you 

will be impressed. We also chose 

eight photographs for the Wall in the 

Lounge for hanging in January. We 

had an open choice this month and 

you will see some fi ne photographs 

including two birds, two sunsets, a 

fl ower, two local views and one of the 

beautiful Oregon coast. 

We hope you will enjoy our work 

and will join in voting for your best 

photograph. We meet fi rst and third 

Tuesdays each month at 1:00 in the 

Soroptimist Lounge and we have 

been pleased to welcome a number 

of new members lately. We hope 

that if you have any level of interest 

in photography you might like to 

visit. You’ll meet nice people and 

will certainly add to your knowledge 

as we are always keen to share what 

we know and are ready to learn more. 

Robin 

Non - denomination Bible 

Study 

Beginning January 16th, 2013, and 

held every fi rst and third Monday in 

the Soroptimist Lounge from 1pm to 

3pm. All suggestions are welcome! 

Ruth Hay (250) 703-0059 

Cycling 

We are still going out on our regular 

cycling trips – weather permitting. 

The weather has been co-operating 

on most Mondays and Wednesdays! 

Come and join the Evergreen Seniors 

Cycling Group. We meet at the Centre 

at 9:30 a.m. and leave at 10:00. Just 

dress warmly. You will be surprised; 

you will have more energy for when 

get some fresh air and exercise!! 

Karin 


January Lunch Specials 

CLUB NEWS 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

7 

Kitchen 

closed for 

renovations 

14 

Pulled Pork 

Bunwich 

1 

HAPPY 

NEW YEAR! 

8 

Kitchen 

closed for 

renovations 

21 22 

Chicken 

Salad 

Sandwich 

Floor Curling 

2 

Kitchen 

closed for 

renovations 

9 

Kitchen 

re-opens 

15 16 

Denver 

Sandwich 

Winners of our Fall Invitational 

Bonspiel were: 

A Event teams:Joyce McCaig 

Lighthouse, Gabriel McCormack, 

Courtenay, Gordon Ramsay, 

Nanoose; 

B Event teams: L. McKenzie, 

Esquimalt, Charlie Levesque, 

Port Alberni, Rob Scharf ,Courtenay 

C Event teams: Fred Wison 

Oceanside,Frances Terry, 

Lighthouse, Ross Semple 

Lighthouse. 

A big thank you to all of our members 

who turned out to help make the day a 

success! Curling will begin in the new 

year on Jan. 9th. 

We always welcome new members. 

Admission is only $1.00 for two 

games. If you are interested in coming 

out on a Wednesday to give it a try, 

call: (250) 338-0940. 

Dianne Bruon 

3 

Kitchen 

closed for 

renovations 

10 

Reuben 

Sandwich 

4 

Kitchen 

closed for 

renovations 

We hope that everyone will have 

enjoyed a wonderful holiday season 

with family and friends, and that 

we’re all looking forward to a happy, 

healthy 2013. We have a very friendly, 

outgoing group of Whist players 

who would welcome even more 

“Whisters” to our “Clan.” MONDAY 

NIGHT WHIST – 7:30 pm. Winners 

& Door prizes, refreshments – All for 

$2.00! 

Wendy 


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17 18 

23 24 

Homemade 

Chicken 

Soup 

25 

Chili & Bun 

Country Girls & Guys 

The Country Girls and Guys right now 

are enjoying a break from practice 

and programs, although we do miss 

it! We look forward to getting back 

in the swing of things with our fi rst 

Monday of January (7th) being our 

usual Tea Dance from 2 – 4 pm in 

the Rotary Hall at the Filberg Centre. 

Hope to see you on the dance fl oor. 

Aneta 

Heartstrings 

Heartstrings will take a brief holiday 

but will be back again to play every 

Wednesday morning beginning 

January 9th. We look forward to more 

great playing and singing in the New 

Year! Yippie – what a way to go – fi lling 

our lives with singing and playing! 

Aneta 

Thursday Aft ernoon 

Bridge 

Results: 

Most fi rsts – Jane Jensen & Helen 

McVey 

Most seconds – Sonia Lehrie 

Most thirds – Rosie Korejwo, 

Betty Moore, John Petzinger, Don 

VanHumbeck 

Most fourths – Jane Jenssen, Helen 

McVey 

Daily High Score: Ellen Repstock - 

10440 

Year Total Scores: 

Jane Jennsen – 264260 

Helen McVey – 244340 

Karen Benefi el – 234960 

John Petzinger - 209880 

Appreciation to Jane Jennsen for 

successfully keeping us together and 

under control. Thanks to Helen McVey 

and Pauline McMillan for helping Jane 

when necessary. Betty Moore for her 

score keeping, Judy Larson for making 

and donating all the new table cloths 

and, last but not least, June Gillrie, our 

faithful, dependable coff ee-maker for 

so many years. 

Whist 

Scrabble 

Scrabble is played every Wednesday 

aft ernoon in the Games Room from 1 

pm to 4 pm. Drop-in and join the fun! 

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Table Tennis 

We at the Table Tennis Club wish 

everyone a very Happy Christmas 

and a safe Happy New Year. We have 

welcomed 6 new members in the last 

few months, all who appear to have 

some foundation in Table Tennis. 

As pointed out, experience is not 

necessary but delightful when you 

have it as all is required is practice to 

refi ne it. You pay .75¢ - balls & bats 

supplied. 

On December 15th, 12 or so members 

met at the White Spot to celebrate 

Christmas and it was fun. 

We also had a Table Tennis Party in the 

Rotary Hall on December 18th. This 

party was mainly to thank Campbell 

River for their great support this past 

year as there would not be a club 

without them. 

And for Cliff who is fi ghting his 

courageous battle – our thoughts and 

prayers are with you 

Patti 

Quilters 

Out with the old, in with the new. 

Welcome 2013. The quilters are 

still busy quilting. We have two 

commissioned quilts on the go, and 

at least one other waiting. The spring 

raffl e quilt is already completed. We 

have a new lady quilter, welcome 

Marlyse. “Behind every quilter is a 

huge pile of fabric.” 

Marjorie and Member Quilters 

Valley Echoes 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE from: 

Lucy Samuels, Jim and Tito Messer, 

Wat Stanton, Marilyn Varga, Rob 

Freeman, Bruce and Evelyn Martin, 

Hank Nottebrock, Bob and Iris Goebel 

and Shari Campbell. 

May you have love to share, health to 

spare and Friends that care in 2013. 

Iris: 

CLUB NEWS 

Carpet Bowlers 

We have now completed our Mixed 

Triples tournament - the runners up 

were Skip Barry Graham/ third Melie 

Ursulom & lead Cath Wiseman. The 

winners of the tournament were Skip 

Bill Whyte/ third Marge Queen & lead 

Fred Calhoun. Our “A” Event league 

standings as of Nov 27th were as 

follows: in fi rst place with 33 points are 

the Dolphins ( skip Ike Badcock/ third 

Gladys Zsiros/ second Kelvin Davis/ 

lead Fred Calhoun. In second place 

with 31 points are the Gophers ( skip 

Barry Graham/ third Daphne Grogan 

& Rose Deck / second Bruce Donegan 

and lead Marguerite Sklarchuk. Our 

drop in days of Mondays & Thursdays 

have been very well attended - with 

quite a few new bowlers coming to 

practise and join up as spares - of 

which we always need some every 

week. That’s it for this report - will 

have more news aft er the New Year. 

Wishing all the bowlers a very Merry 

Christmas & a very Happy New Year. 

See you all in 2013. 

Patricia 

Drama Club 

The Drama Club is back at rehearsals 

on Monday January 7th 3pm – 5pm 

in the Conference Hall for their upcoming 

production of Murphy’s Wake 

on Wednesday March 13th, an original 

comedy play written by Betty Annand. 

Rehearsals are held every Monday 

3pm – 5pm in the Conference Hall. If 

you wish to be part of the Production 

Team please come to the meeting on 

Monday January 7th as we are already 

using the stage. Please call President 

Phil Parmley at 250-897-1749 for more 

information. 

Phil Parmley 

Social Contract Bridge 

Drop-in fee .50 cents. Come and join a 

fun group - no need to bring a partner. 

Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. Contact 

person : Pat Schmidt 339-2391 

Thursday aft ernoons at 12:30 pm with 

coff ee available for $1.00. Spouses 

and partners are welcome. Bridge will 

follow as usual but there will be extra 

prizes. Contact person: Jane Jenssen 

250-335-1227. 

Brazilian Embroidery 

We are sure many of you viewed the 

YANA Christmas trees at the Drift wood 

Mall and took particular interest in one 

that was decorated by the Evergreen 

Brazilian Embroidery group and their 

associated group VIBES, Black Creek. 

Our members put in many hours 

creating a great variety and number of 

handmade ornaments with which to 

decorate the tree. Special thanks to 

Darlene who coordinated this project. 

The tree sold for just under $400.00, 

dollars that will be used by YANA to 

support their charitable eff orts. 

Prior to breaking for Christmas and 

New Years members attended a 

Christmas lunch at the Monte Cristo 

and I understand this was enjoyed 

by all. It doesn’t seem possible that 

when the group next gets together it 

will be 2013! 

While the Valley has been getting 

snow, we’ve been getting rain 

in Arizona. The locals aren’t 

complaining, but quite the opposite, 

as rain was last received in September 

and that was just 1/2”. As I write 

this we are enjoying the annual golf 

cart parade, carts are decorated for 

Christmas and drive through the 

development honking their horns – 

one way of making the desert seem 

more “Christmasy”! 

We hope all enjoyed Christmas and 

have a happy, healthy 2013! 

Gaye Doyle 


Meet & Greet Singles Club 

Darts 

CLUB NEWS 

The December meeting was held December 6th in the Lower Native Sons Hall with Christmas decorations adorning the hall. 

It was very well attended with 3 new members. We sang carols and Christmas songs; then competed in 2 Christmas puzzles 

organized by Ruth. The treats served with tea and coff ee were outstanding with several diff erent kinds of baking. Social time 

followed. Miriam stood down as our leader and she will be missed. We are pleased to welcome Ellen Whitelaw as our new 

Meet & Greet Singles Coordinator. Under the capable, dependable leadership and with the support of all the members, the 

group will continue to thrive and be increasingly successful. 

Thank you to my dear friends in the Singles for your thoughtful gift s. The Hugging Pillow is very unique. Thanks a million Love 

You. Miriam. 

The Evergreen Club Christmas luncheon was very well attended by our singles. 

The Courtenay Seniors Live Radio Troupe performed Dickens timeless classic “A Christmas Carol” to a packed audience at 

D’Esterre. The players presented an outstanding performance with Miriam as Narrator. Admission by donation to the Food 

Bank was greatly appreciated. Intermission featured the talented duo Serendipity Jazz and treats by Tria Fine Catering. 

The year fi nished off with another delightful performance by Courtenay Little Theatre of “The Magic Tinderbox”. 

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and wishing Everyone the very best for the New Year. 

Upcoming events for January 2013: 

Wednesday January 2nd – Meet & Greet Singles Monthly Get Together. 1pm. Lodge Room, Native Sons Hall. Please come 

at 12:30pm to sign up for activities. 

Tuesday January 15th – Lunch at Chad’s West Coast Grill and Bar. 11:30am. 2910 Kilpatrick, Courtenay. 

An Evergreen Seniors Membership is required to participate. Please wear your name tag. A $1.00 donation is collected at 

every meeting to cover costs. We meet once a month year round. Come for friendship and fun. For more information call 

Ellen Whitelaw, Coordinator, 250-898-8268. Editor Sheila Morro 

Choristers 

Mah-jongg 

We hope everyone had a great 

Christmas holiday. Another year has 

rolled by quite quickly and we’re all 

looking forward to playing some good 

darts in a friendly non-competitive 

atmosphere. We’re always looking for 

new players, draw for teams and darts 

are available. 

Great to see Norman and Maureen 

back from their Hawaii and New 

Zealand trip. Some of our Snow Birds 

have headed South already. 

Some high scores in Nov/Dec: Maria – 

105 / Diana – 108 / Ron – 113 / Arnie – 

118 / Roy – 121 / Ferne – 124 / Roland 

– 124 / Howard – 130 / Fred G. – 131 

/ Anne – 133 / Brian – 134 and Fred 

C. – 140. 

December was a wonderful and 

inspirational month. Apart from our 

traditional songs of Christmas, we 

sang at 2 “Celebrations of Life” for our 

Flo & Wray. We sang their favourite 

songs and were greatly appreciated. 

We shall dearly miss both of them. 

January will be a trip around the 

world. The songs will make everyone 

wish they were at the diff erent spots, 

especially where it is warm and sunny. 

Ah, well, we’ll just have fun singing 

Friday mornings 10 to 11:30am in 

the Rotary Hall and out at retirement 

homes. So, come on out, everyone is 

welcome! 

Dobie 

Mah-jongg is an ancient Chinese tile 

game of skill, strategy and calculation 

(and involves a certain degree of 

chance). It is somewhat similar to the 

card game rummy. It is played every 

Tuesday in the Craft Room. We arrive 

at 12:15 to set up the tiles and arrange 

seating -- we play in groups of 3 or 

4. Cost is a 25 cent drop-in fee, plus 

20 cents to play. New players are 

welcome, so please come and join us 

and learn this fun and interesting game. 

Louise 

Bingo 

Well here we go again looking at 

2013. Happy New Year to everyone at 

Place: Rotary Hall, Tuesdays – Time: 

10:30 – 12:30 Fee: $1.00 Stay for 

a delicious lunch in the lounge 

aft erwards. 

Thanks to all the players for helping set 

up and putting away our boards and 

Canasta 

Play continues each Monday morning 

from 10 to noon in the Soroptimist 

Lounge (and once a month in the Craft 

Room). Join in the fun! 

the center. We have had a lot of new 

members join us. 

Bingo is Friday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 

pm, Cards are .50 cents each and that 

is for all 12 games . 

Hope to see you in the New Year. 

dividers. 

Ginny 250-334-4334 

Bob & Tony 


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SENIORS GAMES - ZONE 2, AREA 4 

(Fanny Bay to Black Creek) 

CLUB NEWS 

IThe following Zone 2 executive was elected or appointed at the AGM. 

Director Tony Mayor 

Chair/President Cheryle Sosnowski 

1st Vice Chair Vacant 

2nd Vice Chair Vacant 

Secretary Barry Sparkes 

Treasurer Pat Dennison 

Past President Trish Anderson 

Publicity Chair Bob Austen 

Fund Raising Chair Pat Dennison 

Registrar Cindy Simpson 

Membership Chair Jane Austen 

Sports/Events Chair & Nominating Chair Paul Kingan 

Transportation & Accommodation Chair Bob Reed 

Uniforms Chair Shirley Focht 

Area 1 rep Ladysmith & Nanaimo Shaun Gessner 

Area 2 rep. Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Ted Dash 

Area 3 rep.Port Alberni, Tofi no, Ucluelet Maggie Slassor 

Area 4 rep. Courtenay, Comox, Max Fletcher 

Cumberland, to Black Creek & Fanny Bay. 

Area 5 rep. Campbell River Shirley Focht 

Area 6 rep. Powell River Nancy May Lalonde 

We still welcome new applicants for Vice Chairperson positions. Contact Cheryl 

Sosnowski at chersos@shaw.ca if you are interested in this position 

Submitted by 

Max Fletcher (Area 4 Representative) 250 897 1862 or maxandbetty@shaw.ca 

Fall 2012 Raffl e Prize Winners 

Our apologies for not being able to pubilicize this information in the December 

newsletter publication. Better late than never! 

Congratulations to all the lucky prize winners in the Club’s Annual Fall Raffl e 

drawn on November 7th, 2012. ! Thank you to all the individuals, groups and 

businesses which donated prizes to the Raff fl e. The raffl e was a great success! 

A big THANK YOU to all the Raffl e Ticket Sales volunteers who spent many hours 

selling the tickets in the Evergreen Lounge each day and at the Club’s Special 

Event. Great job Everyone! 

Winners are as follows: 

1. Handmade Quilt donated by Evergreen Quilters, won by Muriel Krier, Ctny 

2. “Nesting “Framed Photography donated by Evergreen Camera Club, 

won by Susan Finlayson, Comox 

3. Knitted Afghan donated by Marjorie Arnold, won by Carol Bissell, Comox 

4. $80.00 Sid Williams Civic Theatre Gift Certifi cate,Barb Messer, Ctny 

5. $50.00 Gift Certifi cate Local’s Restaurant, Eleanor Warren, Comox 

6. $50.00 Quality Foods Gift Card, won by Colleen Davis, Courtenay 

7. $25.00 Thrift y’s Gift Basket, won by Ron Sawula, Courtenay 

Note: The Club’s Spring Raffl e sales begin on Monday, February 4th, 2013! 

Happy Gang 

A whole new year to explore and 

enjoy more and more (and more) 

songs with a great gang of musicians. 

We are so lucky to have Steve and 

his two groups. May 2013 be fi lled 

with much music for all of us. New 

musicians are always welcome. 

Ann 

S.O.S.(Support Our 

Seniors) Comox Valley 

What happens to seniors in an 

earthquake? 

SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox 

Valley will be starting up the new 

year with a meeting about seniors 

in care and what provisions there 

are for them in the event of a 

major disaster. We are hoping 

to have a panel of administrators 

and Emergency preparedness 

experts to answer our questions. 

The meeting will be on January 

8th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in 

the Lower Native Sons’ Hall, in the 

“Dining Room”. 

For more information call Jennifer 

250-334-2321 or Gwyn 

250-338-6265. 

Lifestyle Coupon 

Books 

Are available for purchase at 

the Florence Filberg Centre 

offi ce. Proceeds benefi t the 

Evergreen Seniors Club .The 

Lifestyle Coupon Books are 

full of discounts for local 

restaurants, golf, theatre, 

attractions and more. 

Only $22.50 plus 

taxes! 


VOLUNTEER 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

VOLUNTEERS 

OF THE MONTH We are currently in the process 

of short listing the applications 

Pat Horrocks 

Pat has worked tirelessly in the Food Service since 2002. She serves as one of the 

offi cial trainers of new volunteers - she knows the in’s and out’s of the kitchen so 

well she can share her knowledge of the duties required with ease. Pat attributes 

this to her lifelong experience of volunteering in many community kitchens, be 

it with the church auxiliary, the community hall, or service groups. Her fellow 

volunteers always appreciate her smiling face along with her friendly and helpful 

attitude. Pat says she enjoys the camaraderie of working with such a great team of 

dedicated volunteers. Thank you and congratulations, Pat - the Evergreen Club is 

lucky to have you! 

SPECIAL EVENTS CONVENORS 

We need people to help organize upcoming special events and help facilitate 

volunteers. Hours and time commitment vary for each event - come join in the fun! 

MUFFIN HEROES 

Early risers. Ability to work with little supervision and your enjoyment 

of baking as well as preparing morning coff ee might be of interest to 

you. Shift 8am - 10:30am Monday to Friday, one week every six weeks. 

FOOD SERVICE HOSTESS/HOSTS 

This is a good place to meet new people and work as part of a dynamic team. 

One morning or aft ernoon per month or more! 10:30am - 1:00pm OR 1:00pm 

- 3:30pm. Food Safe is preferred but not mandatory - training is provided! 

Call the Filberg Centre at 250-338-1000 or email smurphy@courtenay.ca if you 

are interested in the volunteer positions noted above. 


GO ONLINE at www.evergreenseniorsclub.org , then click 


New Volunteer 

Coordinator 

received for the part-time Volunteer 

Coordinator positon. Our plan 

is to have a new coordinator in 

place by February 4th, 2013. It all 

depends on the interview process. 

We have received and are accepting 

new applications for volunteers, 

however, interviews and placement 

for new volunteers may not occur until 

February. We appreciate your patience 

and understanding in the interim. 

Current volunteers should contact 

Susan at 250-338-1000 or by email 

at smurphy@courtenay.ca if you have 

questions or are unable to fullfi ll a 

upcoming volunteer committment 

with the Club. 

FOOD SERVICE 

The Food Service is open: 8:00 am - 

3:30 pm Monday to Friday 

Closed on Saturdays 

REMINDER: Food Service will be 

closed until the New Year due to the 

Christmas holiday & renovations. 

KITCHEN RENOVATIONS 

The Evergreen Lounge Lower Kitchen 

will be undergoing renovations 

(new cabinets & countertops will be 

installed). 

Work begins on Wednesday, January 

2nd, 2013 through to Tuesday, January 

8th, 2013. 

The Food Service will be closed 

during this period. The Food Service 

will re-open on Wednesday, January 

9th, 2013 at 8am. 

We apologize for any inconvenience 

that this may cause. 


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9:00 am 

Stretch & Strength * 

Filberg Centre 

9:00 am 

Simply Strength 2 * 

Native Sons Hall 

10:15 am 



10:15 am 

Yoga # 


11:45 am 

Chair Yoga # 


10:30 am 

55+ Strength Trng * # 

Lewis Centre 

1:30 pm 


Lewis Centre 

WINTER 2013 FITNESS AT A GLANCE 

There are no traffi c jams along the extra mile. --Roger Staubach 

9:15 am 

Chair Fit * 


10:30 am 


Lewis Centre 

1:30 pm 

55+ Circuit Trng * # 

CV Sports Centre 

9:00 am 



10:15 am 



11:00 am 

ZUMBA # 

Lewis Centre 

10:30 am 

55+ Strength Trng * 

Lewis Centre 

1:30 pm 


Lewis Centre 

Please pre-register for all of the above classes ~ drop ins or 

punch cards may be used for some programs (space permitting). See 

following pages for class descriptions. 

Fitness Fees Drop-In 11 Punch Simply 

Strength 

11 punch 

Evergreen Member $3.20 $ 32 $ 42 

Non-member $3.75 $ 37.50 $ 55 

How to pay: 

• All drop-in fees must be paid at the Florence Filberg Centre 

offi ce prior to attending classes 

• Punch card holders may go directly to their class 

• Be sure to turn in your completed punch card to be entered 

in the monthly draw for a free card! 

8:45 am 

Yoga 


9:00 am 

Stretch & Strength * 


10:00 am 

Pilates on the Ball 


10:15 am 

Yoga 


10:30 am 


Lewis Centre 

1:30 pm 

55+ Circuit Trng * 

CV Sports Centre 

9:00 am 

Cardio & Strength * 


9:15 am 

Chair Fit * 


10 am 

Yoga 


10:15 am 

Flex & Flexibility * 


* classes run two days per week 

# No punch card option 

PERSONAL TRAINING 

Basic Consultation $ 48 

This consultation is perfect for those who are 

interested in getting a more focused plan in 

place based on their fi tness goals. During 

your session, we discuss your goals and 

objectives, history of injuries and any issues 

that you may deal with on a regular basis. 

Our trainer will then design an individualized 

exercise program for you. 

Stretching & Flexibility $ 55 

Improvement of one’s range of motion is 

what this program promotes. A program is 

designed to aid in the reduction of muscle 

soreness, and helps you move through, or 

closer to, your full range of motion. 


WINTER 2013 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS 

Fitness Classes 

55+ Strength Training 

Strength training can prevent and 

even reverse some of the eff ects of 

aging. Some of the benefi ts include 

heavier bone density, improved balance 

and increased total strength, all 

of which can contribute to a greater 

ease in performing everyday tasks and 

to your overall quality of life. This class 

utilizes cardio and resistance training 

stations and is suitable for all fi tness 

levels. 

No Class: Feb 11 

Instructor: Juan Blancas 

Mon & Wed 

$ 86 / 23 classes 

Jan 7 - Mar 27 

# 30947 10:30 - 11:30 am 

# 30948 1:30 - 2:30 pm 

Tues & Thurs 

$ 90 /24 sessions 


# 30949 10:30 - 11:30 am 

Fridays 

$ 41 / 11 classes 

Jan 11 - Mar 22 

# 30950 10:00 - 11:00 am 

Means something 

new is happening! 

Simply Strength Flex & Flexibility 

Level 1 10:15 - 11:15 am 

Exercises will be taught with a variety 

of equipment to increase balance, 

range of motion and strength. This 

class can help you regain or maintain 

your ability to climb stairs, get in and 

out of a chair or car and maintain your 

balance while walking and standing. 


Level 2 9:00 - 10:00 am 

This class off ers overall body 

conditioning, balance and agility, 

core strengthening and health and 

wellness education. Class format 

will include a mild warm-up, a variety 

of circuits, controlled power drills, 

hand weights, tubing, diff erent types 

of balls and other equipment and 

will end with a comfortable relaxing 

stretch component. 


Instructors: Joyce Leong & Steve 

Thomson 

Mondays 


$ 47 / 11 classes 

# 30954 Level 1 

# 30959 Level 2 

Wednesdays 


$ 51 / 12 classes 

# 30955 Level 1 

# 30960 Level 2 

Stretch & Strength 

This class begins with a moderate level 

warm-up followed by exercises that 

focus on strengthening, toning and 

stretching key muscles. 


Instructor: Janice Bradford 

# 30964 Mon & Thurs 


9:00 - 10:00 am 

$75 / 23 classes 

Here is a safe and fun combination 

class for older adults that consists of 

fl exibility and strength techniques 

used to target the total body. Class 

is designed to enhance and improve 

your mobility throughout your daily 

activities. Please note: this class does 

NOT include a cardio component. 

Instructors: Joyce Leong & Janet 

Gravoueille 

# 30969 Fridays 

Jan 11 - Mar 22 

10:15 - 11:15 am 

$ 47 / 11 classes 

Cardio & Strength 

This class takes a modern approach 

to low impact aerobics, stretching 

and strength training. Classes are 

designed to improve your fi tness level 

by using weights, tubing and stability 

balls and throwing in a “healthy dose” 

of cardio! 

Instructor: Joyce Leong 


Jan 11 - Mar 22 

9 - 10 am 

$ 47 / 11 classes 

Chair Fit 

This non-impact workout is for those 

who want to exercise but cannot stand 

for long periods of time, have limited 

mobility or range of motion. This class 

can build strength, cardiovascular 

endurance, fl exibility and balance, and 

improve abdominal and lower back 

strength. Please note, some standing 

and walking may be required. Classes 

use upper and lower body movements 

and the exercises are done in and out 

of chairs - with no fl oor work. 

Instructor: Janet Gravoueille 

# 30974 Tues & Fri 


9:15 - 10:15 am 

$ 75 / 23 sessions 


11


Fitness Classes 

55+ Circuit Training 

Join us for this gentle introduction to 

circuit training. Circuit training is an 

excellent way to improve strength, 

mobility and stamina. By using a 

combination of cardio and resistance 

exercises the whole body receives a 

workout! 

Instructor: Cathy Riopelle 

# 30953 Tues & Thurs 


1:30 -2:30 pm 

$ 90 / 24 classes 

Pilates on the Ball 

A wide variety of exercises will be utilized 

giving you more core challenge 

by balancing over or under the stability 

ball. Exercises can be done standing, 

sitting on the ball, lying over the 

ball or holding the ball while supine 

on the mat. 

Instructor: Elizabeth White 

# 30980 Thursdays 

Feb 7 - Mar 28 

10:00 -11:00 am 

$ 60 / 8 classes 

Posture Lab 

Bad posture is a slow slide of 

accumulated bad habits. With a 

little awareness, understanding and 

eff ort; proper / good posture can be 

achieved and maintained. Benefi ts of 

good or corrected posture include 

more effi cient circulation, respiration 

and digestion, relieves and prevent 

pain and injuries & promotes a more 

restful sleep. 

Instructor: Nancy Adams 


Feb 8 - Mar 15 

1:00 - 2:30 pm 


Fall Proof Balance & 

Mobility Training - Level 2 

Taught by a physiotherapist, this class 

is designed to improve balance, 

strength, walking ability, and 

confi dence. Track your progress with 

pre and post balance assessments. 

The exercises are matched to your 

abilities and are done sitting, standing 

and walking. Participants must be able 

to walk a city block without stopping 

and without use of walker or cane A 

doctor referral is required. 

Instructor: Dale Graham 

FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS 

# 30781 Thursday Jan 10 

1:00 - 2:00 pm 

# 30782 Tuesday, Jan 15 

1:00 - 2:00 pm 

Please register for one free session only! 

Tues & Thurs 

1:00 - 2:00 pm 

$ 140 / 12 classes 

# 30783 Jan 29 - Mar 7 

# 30784 Mar 12 - Apr 18 

Health & Wellness 

Chair Yoga 

Developed for those who cannot or 

do not feel comfortable on the fl oor. 

Focus will be on breathing, body 

awareness, relaxation, stretching, 

and gentle postures. Finish with a 

meditation to rejuvenate the body and 

mind. 

Instructor: Sheron Jutila 

# 30979 Mondays 


11:45 -12:45 pm 

$ 83 / 11 classes 

The Lewis Centre is undergoing 

an expansion and renovation 

project. Find out more at www. 

courtenay.ca/lewis.aspx 

Yoga 

Designed to enhance vitality and a 

sense of well-being, these classes 

will help participants gain improved 

fl exibility, balance, strength and 

posture. They will borrow from each 

instructor’s experience with yoga and 

may incorporate basic poses from 

various yoga styles. 

Mondays 

#30777 Jan 7 - Mar 25 

10:15 - 11:15 am 

$ 83 / 11 classes 

No Class: Feb. 11 


Thursdays 

Jan 24 - Mar 28 

$ 80 / 10 classes 

Instructor: Traci Skuce 

# 30780 8:45 - 10 am 

# 30778 10:15 - 11:30 am 

Fridays 

# 30779 Jan 11 - Mar 22 

10:00 - 11:15 am 

$ 88 / 11 classes 


Yoga for Mobility & Ease 

In this series of gentle postures we 

will focus on bringing mobility to the 

joints. This class will move slowly, 

giving time to explore and modify as 

we go. The ‘joint releasing series’ can 

be used alone as a gentle practice or 

as a warm up for other activities. 



Jan 10 - Mar 28 

10 :00 -11:15 am 

$ 96 / 12 classes 



Health & Wellness 

Tai Chi 

Tai Chi is a gentle exercise program 

that is a part of Traditional Chinese 

Medicine (TCM). Derived from the 

martial arts, Tai Chi is composed 

of slow, delibrate movements, 

meditation, and deep breathing, 

which enhance physical health and 

emotional well-being. People who 

practice Tai Chi on a regular basis tend 

to have good posture, fl exibility, and 

range of motion, are more mentally 

alert, and sleep more soundly at night. 

Instructor: Henry or Ivy Wang 

Wednesdays 

Jan 16 - Mar 27 

$ 99 / 11 classes 

# 30972 9:00 - 10:00 am Level 2 

# 30971 10:00 - 11:00 am Level 1 

# 30973 11:15 -12:15pm Level 3 

Foot Care Clinic 

Our certifi ed Foot Care nurses 

will provide you with a nursing 

assessment, education on preventing 

foot problems, discuss general 

information for proper foot care as 

well as cut your toenails, fi le corns and 

calluses and fi nish off with a massage. 

Wednesdays 

9:00 - 11:20 am 

$ 45 

Up to 30 minute appointments 

Jan 16, Feb 20 & Mar 20 

Evergreen members receive 

a 25% discount on published 

program fees! 

Minds in Motion 

Minds in Motion is designed for 

people diagnosed with Alzheimer`s 

disease or a related demential and a 

friend, family member or caregiver. 

Enjoy light exercise conducted by a 

certifi ed fi tness instructor, followed 

by activities or games and social 

time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light 

refreshments will be provided. 

Wednesdays 

1:00 - 3:00 pm 

$ 36 / for 2 people /6 classes 

# 30981 Jan 9 - Feb 13 

# 30983 Feb 20 - Mar 27 

Hearing Screenings 

In Canada, hearing loss is one of our 

fastest growing chronic disabilities 

and, with an aging population, the 

incidence of hearing loss is expected 

to dramatically increase. Join Connect 

Hearing for a free Hearing Screening 

test. 

Thursdays 

20 min appts between 

9:35 - 11:15 am 

No Charge 

Jan 17, Feb 21 & Mar 21 

Please book your appt with the front 

desk 

Sports Activity Interest Lists 

Squash Lessons 

Sports 

Get some exercise, meet new players 

and improve your game in this fast 

paced group activity! 

NO Games: Feb 11 

Mon, Thurs & Fri 

1:00 - 3:00 pm 


Lewis Centre 

$ 1.50 drop in members 

$ 2.50 non members 

Join in and have fun playing this exciting 

paddle game! Like a mini tennis game, 

pickleball is played by 2 or 4 people 

on a badminton-sized court using 

wood paddle racquets and a plastic 

style baseball. Equipment is provided. 

Tues & Thurs 

2:30 - 4:30 pm 



$ 1.50 drop in members 

$ 2.50 non members 

These lessons are perfect for fi rst time players. You will learn the rules, forehand 

and backhand strokes as well as game strategies. Please put your name on 

our interest list for an January start! 

Pickleball Lessons 

Badminton 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It’s played on a 

court the same size as a conventional badnminton doubles court with a 3 foot high 

net. Players volley the ball or play it off the bounce with large paddles. Although 

people of any age can play this exciting game, once you try it, you will see why 

older people love it! Join us for a 5 week introductory lesson set that will help you 

get the most out of your pickleball experience whether you are just starting out or 

an experienced player looking for new strategies. 

Please put your name on our interest list for a March start! 


13


Special Interest 

Getting to Know 

Dementia 

This introductory session reviews 

information about Alzheimer’s 

disease and other dementias, and the 

challenges of receiving a diagnosis. 

Participants will learn about the 

diff erent types of support available 

throughout the dementia journey, and 

how to begin planning for the future. 

People with a diagnosis of dementia, 

care partners and family members are 

all invited to attend. 

# 31265 Thurs, Feb 21 

1 - 3 pm 

No charge 

Financial Planning for 

Retirement 

Are you struggling to make ends meet 

with your retirement income? Are you 

worried you cannot aff ord to retire? 

Have you planned for your future 

healthcare needs and fi nal expenses? 

Please join us for an informative 

session tailored to the older adult, 

sponsored by the Mortgage Centre 

Comox Valley. In this relaxed setting, 

industry professionals will talk to 

you about investment and insurance 

planning, the Canadian Home 

Income Plan (CHIP), plus preparing for 

future healthcare and fi nal expenses. 

Refreshments included. 

# 31262 Wednesday, Jan 16 

1:00 - 3:00 pm 

$ 5 

# 31263 Tuesday, Feb 12 

1:00 - 3:00 pm 

$ 5 

African Hand Drumming & 

Rhythm 

Learn basic hand drumming 

techniques, become comfortable 

jamming in a supportive circle of 

friends, and reap the benefi ts of 

‘getting into the groove’. 

NO Class: Feb 11 & Apr 1 

Instructor: Monica Hofer 

Mondays 


6:30 - 7:30 pm / Beginner 

11:45 am - 12:45 pm/ Intr 

# 30858 Jan 14 - Feb 25 Beg 

# 30862 Jan 14 - Feb 25 Int 

# 30864 Mar 4 - Apr 15 Beg 

# 30863 Mar 4 - Apr 15 Int 

Beginner to Novice 

Watercolors 

You will complete paintings of 

subjects seen around the valley which 

will allow you to address the building 

blocks of painting. Special attention 

will be paid to the selection and care 

of materials. 

NO Class: Feb 11 & Mar 8 

Instructor: Bill Kerr 

# 30842 Mondays 

Feb 4 - Apr 8 

9:30 am - 12 pm 

$ 120 / 8 classes 

ZUMBA 

Easy to follow dance based 

movements inspired by Latin , 

Bollywood, Hip Hop, Rock & Roll, 

Swing and more......workout without 

watching the clock! 

Instructor: Jessica Wittman 

# 30976 Wednesdays 

Jan 16 - Mar 27 

11 am - 12 pm 

$ 77 /11 classes 

HST WILL BE ADDED 

TO PROGRAM FEES 

Fast & Easy Cooking - 

Gluten Free 

Have you given up on the foods you 

love because you are alone now or 

have health issues? Join us for this 

yummy course that teaches how to 

cook small using 5 ingredients or less. 

All recipes will be fast, easy to prepare 

and nutritious and content will include 

reading labels, substitutions, safe food 

handling and more! 

Instructor: Kevin Broughton 


Feb 1 - Mar 8 

11:30 am - 12:45 pm 


Senior Safety and Elder 

Abuse 

Do you know what Elder Abuse is? 

Or how best to protect yourself from 

identity theft and fraud? Could you 

benefi t from safety tips to keep your 

home, vehicle and phone secure? 

Comox Valley RCMP Victim services 

will answer your questions and provide 

information on personal safety. Please 

pre-register. 

# 30886 Wed. Feb 20 

1:00 - 2:00 pm 

No Charge 

Shaping the Journey 

Shaping the Journey; living with 

dementia is an educational program 

designed specifi cally for people 

experiencing the early symptoms 

of Alzheimer’s disease or a related 

dementia, as well as a care-partner, 

family member or friend. It is for 

people who want to explore the 

journey ahead in a positive and 

supportive environment. 

# 31339 Wed. Feb 27 

10 am - 3:30 pm 

No Charge 


Special Interest 

Harmonica 


The harmonica (aka harp) is a simple 

instrument capable of producing a 

wide variety of sounds! It is a versatile 

instrument that can be heard in music 

ranging from folk and country to jazz 

and rock, but the harmonica is truly 

at home with the blues. Harps are 

inexpensive, easy to fi nd, and you 

don’t need to know how to read 

music or have any musical experience 

to start with. 

Instructor: Larry Ayre 


Jan 24 - Feb 28 

2:15 - 3:15 pm 


Strum Along with Me 

Learn to strum along to some of your 

favourite familiar songs. This easy 

beginner guitar course will teach you 

chord and rhythm basics. All you 

need is a guitar! 

Instructor: Larry Ayre 


Jan 24 - Feb 28 

1:00 - 2:00 pm 


Please don’t wait until the last 

minute to register - 

Avoid disappointment and 

register today! 

Chair Dance 

Come move and get the blood 

circulating in a fun safe environment 

with some of your favourite older 

tunes. Expect a 10 minute warm up, 

20 minutes of easy fun moves,. a 5 

minute water break and 15 minutes 

of stretching, all done from a sitting 

position. (Please note, this class does 

NOT replace our current chair fi t class!) 

Please leave your name on our interst 

list for an April Start. 

Outdoor 

Fishing 101 

We all could use a little help when it 

comes to fi shing. Topics will cover 

the various species of fi sh in the area, 

equipment, knots, presentation, and 

regulations. So, no matter your level 

of expertise or experience, join us for 

some inside info on understanding the 

basics of fi shing 

Instructor: Steve Paterson 

# 30772 Tuesday, Jan 22 

2:00 - 5:00 pm 

$ 24 

Hiking Sticks 

Make your own hiking stick to help 

you up those steep forest trails. 

Participants in this class will do some 

beach combing to fi nd the perfect 

BC beach stick, then decorate the 

hiking stick with stones, glass, plants, 

fl owers, etc and varnish to preserve 

your individual piece of work. 

Please put your name on our interest 

list for a spring class. 

Fly Tying 

You don’t have to be a fi sherman to 

enjoy this creative hobby. Learn to 

tie the traditional attractor patterns 

and the hot new synthetic fl ies. This 

course will focus on tying techniques 

and selection of materials. A quality 

Beginners Fly-Tying kit will be available 

(approx. $70). 


# 30773 Tuesdays 

Jan 29 - Feb 19 

2:00 - 4:00 pm 


Fly Fishing 

Just like golf, tennis and other sports, 

fl y fi shing involves important skills that, 

once mastered, can lead to a lifetime of 

enjoyment. In this course you will learn 

how to select & maintain your fi shing 

equipment, cast your line, select fl ies 

for the seasons and various fi shing 

areas and most importantly how to 

catch a fi sh. Have a great time learning 

the step-by-step art of fl y fi shing. Aft er 

all, fi shing should be fun! 



Jan 31 - Feb 21 

2:00 - 4:00 pm 


Please read your receipt 

carefully or make note of 

special instructions when 

registering! 


GO ONLINE at www.evergreenseniorsclub.org, then click 



15

Intro to Computers 

This class, geared toward the 

computer novice, off ers an overview 

of basic computer parts, using 

the mouse and keyboard and 

an introduction to the Microsoft 

Windows operating system. You 

will also learn some basic computer 

terminology and fi nd out 

where to locate help when you 

need it. Simple practical exercises 

will illustrate all of the subjects 

covered. 


# 31274 Mon & Wed 

Jan 21 & 23 

9 - 10:15 am 


Camera to PC with Picasa 

This course will teach you how to 

copy your photos from a camera, then 

learn to crop, rotate, resize, reduce 

red eye, play with color and use 

special eff ects on your digital photos 

using Picasa which is free soft ware 

available from Google. In addition, 

you will learn how to organize your 

photos into folders and to back them 

up to a CD or USB device for safe 

keeping. The material can be applied 

to all Windows computers regardless 

of which operating system you are 

currently using. It is NOT necessary to 

bring your camera to the class as the 

instructor will be demonstrating the 

various tasks. 



Jan 22 & 24 

9 - 10:15 am 

# 31284 Mon & Wed 

Feb 18 & 20 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

WINTER 2013 COMPUTER PROGRAMS 

Email with Live Mail Maintenance & Security 

Windows Live Mail (2011) is the 

free e-mail program that Microsoft 

recommends for your Vista and 

Windows 7 computer. You can assign 

your current email account (Shaw or 

Telus) to this program. We will learn 

how to download the program to your 

computer and set it up (personalize) 

for your needs. Topics will include: 

sending, receiving and forwarding 

messages, and receiving and saving 

attachments (photographs and 

documents). This latest version (2011) 

of Windows Live Mail can NOT be 

used on older Windows XP computers 


# 31280 Mon & Wed 

Jan 21 & 23 

1 - 2:15 pm 


Feb 12 & 14 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

Internet Made Easy 

Using Internet Explorer or Google 

Chrome, you will discover how to hop 

on a search engine and explore the 

world wide web. Gain confi dence 

while learning to access and navigate 

around the Internet, web sites and 

search for information. 


# 31277 Mon & Wed 

Jan 21 & 23 

10:30 - 11:45 am 


Feb 12 & 14 

9 - 10:15 am 

Ebooks & More for Kindles 

& other devices 

In this class we will learn how to fi nd 

and download audio books, music, 

movies, and E books on to a Kindle 

or other e book reader, mp3 player, 

smart phone, etc. Leave your name on 

our interest list! 

A computer is a big investment and 

what could be worse than losing your 

important information because you 

haven’t properly secured your system 

from viruses and spyware. Learn how 

to eff ectively use the desktop, recycle 

bin, taskbar, control panel, clipboard 

and more. Other topics include; 

trouble shooting your PC, internet 

security (big 3 - fi rewall, updates, antivirus/spyware), 

basic maintenance, 

backing up data, streamlining start up 

and more. 



Jan 22 & 24 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

# 31287 Mon & Wed 

Feb 25 & 27 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

Computer Basics 

This course will teach you some 

basic tasks you need to know to get 

full enjoyment from your computer. 

We will look into personalizing the 

desktop and learn how to fi nd, then 

open programs, and create shortcuts 

to the programs you most frequently 

use and to get rid of the ones you 

don’t use. We will create folders to 

keep information organized and make 

for easy retrieval. Moving information 

to and from CD’s and USB drives will 

be covered as well. We will explore 

the very useful ‘Help and Support’ 

program that is provided with every 

windows computer. 



Jan 22 - 31 

1 - 2:15 pm 

# 31290 Mon & Wed 

Feb 18 - 27 

9 - 10:15 am 


Buying a Computer Demo 

In this workshop, we will attempt 

to resolve the many questions that 

arise concerning the purchase of a 

computer. Issues discussed will be 

the merits (or downside) of laptops 

over desktops. And what programs 

and features you might want based on 

what you intend to use the computer 

for. And, of course, what you should 

expect to pay for this new machine. 

$ 22 / 1 session 

# 31292 Mon, Jan 28 

9 - 10:15 am 

# 31293 Wed, Feb 20 

1 - 2:15 pm 

Intro to Word Processing 

Aft er the Internet, word processing 

is the most common and productive 

use for a home computer. Using 

Microsoft Word, you will learn to 

create documents, set margins and 

tabs, change fonts, spell check, select 

text, save and delete fi les. You will 

also learn to print your documents and 

to e-mail them. 


# 31295 Mon & Wed 

Jan 28 - Feb 6 

10:30 - 11:45 am 


Feb 12 - 21 

1 - 2:15 pm 

WINTER 2013 COMPUTER PROGRAMS 

Facebook, Twitter, 

YouTube & Skype 

Learn the basics of how to use a variety 

of social networking applications 

including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, 

Skype & more. Learn how these 

websites work, how to `tweet`, make 

a status update, upload a video and 

how to protect privacy. Have fun 

sharing and networking with friends, 

family and colleagues - wherever they 

are! We can help you set up accounts 

with these services if you don’t have 

one. 



Jan 29 - Feb 7 

9 - 10:15 am 

iPad, Nook, Netbook and 

more! 

Learn about the Apple iPad, Nook 

and other popular mobile devices. 

Become familiar with the touch screen 

user interface, device features and 

more. 


# 31304 Tues, Jan 29 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

Taming your Mouse 

Learn the proper way to hold and move 

the mouse. Learn about single and 

double clicking, right button clicking, 

dragging and dropping, scroll bars, 

radio buttons and checkboxes. This 

class will have plenty of time for 

practice and exercises. 


# 31308 Mon & Wed 

Feb 4 & 6 

9 - 10:15 am 

EVERGREEN MEMBERS RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT 

ON PUBLISHED PROGRAM FEES! 

Google It! 

Google does more than fi nd 

webpages. Search for pictures, 

videos, maps, and “stuff to buy” on the 

Internet. See your home via satellite 

with Google Earth. Use Google Docs 

for word processing, spreadsheets 

and more. 


# 31306 Mon & Wed 

Jan 28 & 30 

1 - 2:15 pm 

One on One Training 

Do you have questions regarding 

your email, the Internet, Microsoft 

Word, and other programs on the 

computer? Is a group setting not 

your scene? These private sessions 

address beginner and intermediate 

computing questions like these. 

When registering, please indicate 

which area you would like specifi c 

instruction or assistance in 

$ 42 / 1 session 

# 31311 Wed, Jan 30 

9 - 10:15 am 

# 31312 Thurs, Jan 31 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

# 31318 Mon, Feb 4 

1 - 2:15 pm 

# 31315 Tues, Feb 5 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

# 31317 Wed, Feb 6 

1 - 2:15 pm 

# 31316 Thurs, Feb 7 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

# 31319 Wed, Feb 13 

9 - 10:15 am 

# 31320 Wed, Feb 13 

10:30 - 11:45 am 

# 31322 Wed, Feb 13 

1 - 2:15 pm 

# 31333 Mon, Feb 18 

1 - 2:15 pm 

# 31314 Tues, Feb 19 

9 - 10:15 am 

# 31321 Tues, Feb 19 

10:30 - 11:45 am 


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Reminder: Please arrive a few 

minutes early as the movies start right 

on time. 

Admission: one loonie 

MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS 

If you like penguins, you will love this 

cute movie about a business man 

whose life begins to change aft er he 

inherits 6 penguins and tries to keep 

them in his apartment.1 hr 34 min 

Friday, Jan. 4th, 2013, 12:30 pm 



THE BEGINNERS 

Christopher Plummer, at age 82, 

won 26 various awards portraying a 

man, who turns his son’s life upside 

down, aft er he announces that he 

has cancer and that he has adopted 

an alternative lifestyle.1 hr 44 min 

Friday, Jan.,18th , 2013, 12:30pm 

Rotary Hall, 


Spring Raffle 

The Spring Raffl e ticket sales will go 

on sale Monday, February 4, 2013. 

Volunteers will be selling tickets in 

the Evergreen Lounge Monday to 

Friday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm! Support 

your Club, buy some tickets and you 

may get lucky enough and win!!! 

Prizes will be drawn on March 27th at 

the Spring Bazaar. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

Evergreen Club Annual General Meeting 

The Club’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Wednesday, 

February 13th, 2013, 1 pm in the Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre. 

The purpose of the meeting is to: 

1. To receive the Financial Statement of the Evergreen Club for the year 

ending December 31, 2012 and approve . 

2. To elect Executive Positions for President, Vice-President, Directors (3) 

and Secretary. 

Reminder : ALL voters & nominees must be paid up 2013 members of the 

Evergreen Club. Note: ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES are cancelled or have a delayed 

start time following the Club’s AGM. Please check with your Club Committee 

Representatives to ensure you know the status of your activity on that date. 

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” 

C. S. Lewis 

WANTED! FRONT PAGE PHOTOS for January, 

February NEWSLETTER! 

frontpage.photo@yahoo.ca 

To submit an entry: 

1. Email your submission to the above address. 

2. Entrant must be a member of the Evergreen Club 

in good standing (not necessarily a camera club 

member). 

3. One photo per email please. 

4. Provide details, who took the photo, the 

when/where/ and give it a name. 

5. File must be LANDSCAPE and no less than 1MB 

6. Photos with recognizable people in them will be rejected unless 

specifi cally requested and proper consent forms have been signed. 

7. Keep the changing seasons... or local events in mind. 

8. Think ahead, as in right now they would be looking for typically shots for 

January, February and March photos. 

Please note***This email address likely won't be looked at until 

time to select a photo for the next upcoming issue. However, 

I have set up an auto reply to acknowledge your submission. 

CDT 

2013 Evergreen Club Memberships are due now! Please ensure 

your membership is current. Your support is appreciated! 


Open Your Hearts 

“Open Your Hearts” for the 

Annual Food Bank Drive at the 

Florence Filberg Centre . Donations 

of non-perishable or money 

donations will be accepted on 

February 13,14, & 15, 2013. A table 

will be provided in the Lounge from 

11 am – 1 pm. Contributions can 

also be brought to the Annual General 

meeting on Wednesday, February 

13th at 12:45 pm in the Rotary Hall. 

Please keep this in mind, for at that 

time of year the shelves in the Food 

Bank are barest. We need your help 

to continue the success of previous 

events. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

Here’s a sneak preview of 

upcoming Evergreen Club 

events 

• Battle of the Bands 

Sunday, March 10, 2013 

featuring Georgia Strait Band 

• Evergreen Club Stage Players 

performs “Murphy” Wake” 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 

• Bi Annual Birthday Party 


• Spring Bazaar & Luncheon 


• Spring Garage Sale 

Saturday, April 20, 2013 

• Volunteer Appreciation 

Luncheon 

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 

More details on these events will be 

available in upcoming newsletters. 

Seniors Karaoke 

Join Ken McLeod, a former teacher, 

who, along with his wife Cheryl 

presents an aft ernoon of karaoke: 

Mon., January 14th, 2013 

Mon.,February 4th, 2013 

Mon., March 4th , 2013 

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Grand 

Hall, Native Sons Hall. Ken has a 

large karaoke collection of most of 

those good old songs, both pop and 

country, that you would love to sing. If 

you are new to karaoke, don’t be shy, 

Ken will have you up and singing in no 

time. There are four mikes if you would 

like to sing with others. 


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TRIP POLICY 

1. Any person participating in a day or 

overnight trip from the Evergreen 

Seniors must have a current 

membership. Members may bring 

a guest. 

2. Payment & Registration 

Day Trips: You may register 

for day trips as the information 

appears in the monthly 

newsletter. Full Payments 

are now due upon booking. 

Overnight trips: The dates for 

booking these tours will appear 

in your newsletter. At the time of 

booking a stated deposit must be 

paid. Post-dated payments are to 

be left for the balance owing. 

3. Cancellation & Refunds: 

Cancellation will be accepted 

only for medical reasons. 

Medical certifi cates may 

be requested. Refunds will 

not be made for any other 

reasons unless approved by the 

Coordinator, except when all seats 

are sold and we are able to resell 

your ticket. 

BUS TRIP & EXCURSIONS 

As a participant on the trips, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questions 

or concerns, please contact the offi ce at 250-338-1000. We will be happy to assist you. 

Posted Dated Payments 

4. Seating: There will be ASSIGNED 

SEATING for all passengers with 

the exception of the Escort. Please 

advise staff if you are traveling 

with a partner and if you have 

any specifi c requirements when 

traveling on the bus trip. The seat 

directly behind the bus driver 

is reserved for the escort. 

5. Gratuities: Gratuities are included 

in the cost of the day trips. 

6. Book now and don’t be 

disappointed. If a trip is not fi lled 

by the deadline, the seats may then 

be sold to non-members. 

7. B.C. Gold Card Carriers (65 years 

& over) travel free on the B.C. 

Ferries Monday through Thursday. 

Those who do not possess a 

B.C. Gold Card will add the ferry 

fare to the price for each trip 

where applicable. (Note: Some 

exceptions may apply to some trips 

contracted with Travel companies. 

You must bring your Gold Card on 

all trips that involve travel on B.C. 

Ferries. 

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION: 

You may register for day & overnight trips as the information appears in the 

monthly newsletter. 

DAY TRIPS: 

Fees are to be paid in full at time of registration by cash, cheque, Debit Card, 

VISA or Mastercard. (Please make cheques payable to the “City of Courtenay”). 

OVERNIGHT TRIPS: 

When Booking, a stated deposit must be paid. Post dated payments are to 

be left for the balance owing for overnight trips, either by cheque, VISA or 

Mastercard. Payment will be applied 30 days or 45 days prior to departure and 

specifi ed by trip. 

8. Please arrive at least 15 

minutes prior to departure of 

bus trips. 

9. Passports or Enhanced Drivers 

Licenses are required when 

traveling to the US. 

Perfume Alert 

Please be aware of perfume 

allergies and do not wear perfume 

on bus trips. 

Assigned Bus Seating 

for 47 or 54 passenger 

motorcoach trips 

You only need to arrive 15 

minutes prior to departure (unless 

otherwise specifi ed) and your 

seat number will be posted on the 

board in the lobby of the centre. 

Please advise our staff upon 

registration if you are traveling 

with a partner, and if you have 

any specifi c requirements when 

traveling with us. Thank you for 

your continued support! 


Whistler Getaway with Rocky 

Mountaineer 

((# 31268) In cooperation with Global 

Destinations Travel 

Trip includes bus, ferry and bus 

transfer to Whistler for 2 nights 

before taking the Rocky Mountaineer 

Rail back to Vancouver with return 

transfers to the Comox Valley. In 

Whistler you can walk the Village 

Stroll, people watch, try diff erent 

restaurants, shop and enjoy the 

summer alpine resort atmosphere. 

Included is the Peak to Peak Gondola 

ride which is the highest lift of its 

kind with an elevation of 435 metres. 

Included in this trip is the very popular 

Rocky Mountaineer Sea to Sky trip 

which we will do from Whistler 

to Vancouver. You can choose 

between Whistler Service or the 

more deluxe Whistler Dome service. 

With Whistler Service you will enjoy 

excellent service and scenic view 

through large picture windows and 

interpretive storytelling throughout 

the 3 ½ hour train trip. Whistler Dome 

service includes a ride in a bi-level 

dome coach with panoramic views, 

aft ernoon appetizers, reclining seats, 

complimentary alcoholic and non 

alcoholic beverages and the use of an 

exclusive lounge. 

DEPARTS: Tuesday July 23, 2013 

RETURNS: Thurs. July 25, 2013 

COST: 

Whistler Service based on 

Double Occupancy is $625.00 

Single Occupancy $745.00 

Dome Service based on 

Double Occupancy is $745.00 

Single Occupancy $860.00 

Price will include bus transportation, 

accommodation in Whistler, Peak 

to Peak Gondola ride, the Rocky 

Mountaineer Sea to Sky day trip, bus 

and rail gratuities and HST. 

BUS TRIP & EXCURSIONS 

Tulalip Casino/Resort 

Getaway 

(#31254 ) 

Your spring getaway to this beautiful 

resort! 

DEPARTS: Mon, March 25,2013, 8am 

RETURNS: Thurs, March 28, 2013, 

7pm 

COST: $475.00 Double Occupancy 

$700.00 Single Occupancy 

$505.00 Non Gold Dble.Occ. 

$730..00 Non Gold Sgle.Occ. 

(Trip includes: home pick up, 3 nights 

accommodation at Tulalip Resort; bus 

transportation, ferry charges for bus, 

3 breakfasts, 3 dinner buff ets, bus 

driver gratuity and HST). 

Armchair Travel Presentation 

By Derek Kyostia of Tide Rip Tours 

Derek is a full-time Interpretative 

Guide, dedicating his time between 

the grizzly bears of coastal British 

Columbia, the polar bears of the Arctic 

and the penguins of Antarctica. The 

travel talk will feature Tide Rip Grizzly 

Tours to Knight Inlet. Willy van 

Kemenade of Global Destinations will 

review other parts of the Grizzlies, 

Whales and First Nations Culture 

Tour departing June 12, 2013 

Wednesday ,January 9, 2013, 1pm 

in the Conference Hall. Details of the 

trip can be found on page 23. 

Mystery Trip 

(#31219) 

Have you a taste for adventure? This 

trip is for you ! A mystery location 

for lunch , plus a few more surprises 

along the way! 

DATE: Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 

DEPARTS: 9:00 am RETURNS: 5:00 pm 

COST: $89.00 per person for an all 

inclusive day! Note: Times for this trip 

are subject to change. 

FULL - add your name to 

our waiting list 

Blue Jays vs Seattle 

Mariners 2013 

(#31267) 

Go Blue Jays Go! Let’s go cheer them 

on in Seattle at another 3 game 

evening series! 

DEPART: Mon, Aug 5, 2013, 8 am 

RETURN: Thurs, Aug 8, 2013, 7 pm 

COST: $ 559.00 Double Occupancy 

$ 769.00 Single Occupancy 

$ 589.00 NonGold Dbl Occ. 

$ 799.00 NonGold Sgl Occ. 

Trip includes: home pick up 

bus transportation, bus ferry 

costs,accommodation at the 

Clearwater Casino Resort, Bainbridge 

Island, 3 Blue Jay vs Mariners baseball 

game tickets. Games are at 7:10 pm 

each night, 3 continental breakfasts, 

2 buff et dinners, bus driver gratuity. 

A detailed itinerary will be provided 

two weeks prior to departure date 

outlining your home pick up times. 

8th Annual Seniors Expo 

(#31269) 

The theme this year incorporates 

food, dance, music & activities of 

cultures from around the world as 

we celebrate the ethnic diversity of 

our seniors at this year’s Senior Expo. 

The Event takes place from 9-4pm 

at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 

Tillicum Road, Victoria BC . Over 

125 Interactive Displays . All Day 

Entertainment and Delicious Food . 

Largest Senior Focused Expo in BC 

SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR Hosted by 

Senior Living Magazine 

DATE: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 

DEPARTS: 6:45 am RETURNS: 6:45 pm 

COST : $35.00 per person 

(includes bus transportation (special 

rate for Seniors Expo event) 


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Canadian Tenors 

In cooperation with Island Fever Travel 

(#31256) 

The Canadian Tenors perform at the 

Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena in 

Victoria. 

DATE: Saturday, February 9th, 2013 

DEPARTS: TBA RETURNS:TBA 

No overnight, returning home aft er 

the concert 

COST: $229 per person(includes: 

transportation, buff et dinner and 

ticket to show in Victoria at the Save 

On Arena (half arena concert). 

Sarah Brightman 

In cooperation with Island Fever Travel 

(#31257) 

Sarah Brightman is an English classical 

crossover soprano, actress, songwriter 

and dancer. She performs at the 

Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. 

DATE: Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 

DEPARTS: TBA RETURNS:TBA 

No overnight, returning home aft er 

the concert. 

COST: $229 per person (includes: 

transportation, buff et dinner and ticket 

to show in Victoria at the Save On 

Arena (full arena concert). 

Interest List for Trips 

Currentlly working on thes trips . If you 

are interested in the following trips 

put your names on the INTEREST LIST. 

• San Francisco/San Diego 

(#30115) September 2013 

will have info on this trip by mid 

January. 

• New York, New York 

(#31386) September 25. Prices 

now available. Itineraries will be 

available at a later date. 

BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS 

Swinomish Casino & 

Lodge 

(#30114) 

Anacortes ,Washington 

Join us for this tour to the Swinomish 

Casino & Lodge. Swinomish is an all 

new, 98 room luxury lodge located 

on the shores of Padilla Bay with 

views of the San Juan Islands, Mount 

Baker, the Olympic Range and the 

Coast Mountains of BC, located near 

Anacortes. 

DEPARTS: Tues, Feb. 26, 2013, 8 am 

RETURNS: Thurs, Feb. 28,2013, 7 pm 

COST: $300.00 Double Occupancy 

$395.00 Single Occupancy 

FULL - add your name to 

our waiting list 

(includes: bus, ferries, 2 nights 

accommodation, 2 buff et vouchers, 

variety of food credits and slot 

play, bus driver gratuity & taxes) 

Billy Elliott - The Musical 

(#30736) 

Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical 

based on the 2000 fi lm Billy Elliot. 

The music is by Elton John, and 

book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who 

wrote the fi lm’s screenplay. The plot 

revolves around motherless Billy, 

who trades boxing gloves for ballet 

shoes. The story of his personal 

struggle and fulfi llment are balanced 

against a counter-story of family and 

community strife caused by the UK 

miners’ strike (1984–1985) in County 

Durham, in North Eastern England. 

DATE: Saturday, April 6th , 2013 

DEPARTS: 8:30 am 

RETURNS: 10:15 pm 

COST: $189.00 per person (includes 

bus transportation, ferry fare, theatre 

ticket Orchestra Centre , Row 20-22 

at QE Theatre, bus driver gratuity, and 

taxes) 

A $100.00 deposit due upon booking. 

Final balance due February 8th. 

Chemainus Theatre 

“Buddy - The Buddy Holly 

Story” 

(#301387) 

Rock ‘n Roll Musical 

Enjoy the world’s most successful 

rock and roll musical featuring over 

20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits 

including Peggy Sue, That’ll Be The 

Day, Oh Boy, Not Fade Away. Zachary 

Stevenson is the knockout icon - 

Buddy - a musical powerhouse whose 

infl uence during the golden days of 

rock and roll rambles on today! A 

blockbuster you won’t want to miss. 

DATE: Thursday, March 14, 2013 

DEPARTS:9:45 am 

RETURNS: 6:30pm 

COST: $104.00 per person 

Trip includes theatre ticket, lunch 

buff et, bus transportation, bus driver 

gratuity and HST. 

Spotlight on the Sid 

250-334-2430 

www.sidwilliamstheatre.com 

Dear Friends.. HAPPY NEW 

YEAR....A grand start for the 

theatre season 

All in January: 

January 12th - Comedy Erica 

Sigurdson 

January 19th - Kiwanis Club 

“Grease” 

January 20th - Montreal Guitar 

Trio 

January 25th - West Coast Band 

“Current Swell” 

January 26th - Comedy Tim Nutt 

January 27th - Randy “Elvis” 

Friskie 

Now that’s what I call a line up for 

all ages. 

Marlene Oolo, your Cultural 

Ambassador 


BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS 

Grizzlies, Whales & First Nations Culture with West 

Coast Option 

(In cooperation with Global Destinations Travel ) (# 30592) 

This 2 or 3 night Vancouver Island North adventure trip has overnight stops in 

Port McNeill, Telegraph Cove and Tahsis. A visit to the U’Mista Cultural Centre at 

Alert Bay is included on the fi rst day. Our overnight stay is at the Black Bear Resort 

Hotel. On day 2 we will move to Telegraph Cove in historic cabins and houses 

where we will have options to include a Tide Rip Grizzly Bear tour to Knight Inlet 

or participate in a Whale watching trip. On the 3rd day there will be limited 

spots available for an optional excursion to the west coast. Those not taking this 

option will proceed back to the Comox Valley with a stop for an included dinner 

in Sayward. 

Those participants doing the west coast option will go by bus to the Village of 

Zeballos for an included lunch before continuing the adventure on the Uchuck III 

doing a relaxed marine cruise through west coast inlets to the picturesque Village 

of Tahsis. On arrival we will have dinner with music at the outdoor marina location. 

We will overnight in rental homes where continental breakfast is provided the 

next morning. We will then reboard the Uchuck III for a visit to Yuquot (also known 

as Friendly Cove), ancestral home of the Mowachaht /Muchalaht First Nations 

before proceeding to Gold River and our return trip back to the Comox Valley. A 

brochure will be available soon with full details of this trip. 

DEPARTS: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 

RETURNS: Friday, June 14 or Sat. June 15, 2013 

COST: $560.00 based on double occupancy for fi rst 2 nights. Price will include 

bus transportation, accommodation, visit to U’Mista Cultural Centre at Alert Bay, 

some meals and HST. 

COST for optional west coast excursion based on double occupancy is $370.00; 

Single Occupancy is $420.00 

Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City & Mt. 

Rushmore Featuring: the Grand Teton National Park 

(In cooperation with Ageless Adventure Tours, a division of Mandate Tours( 

(#30591) 

Tour highlights: Yakima; Boise, Idaho; Salt Lake City; Mormon Tabernacle 

Choir; Wyoming; South Dakota; K Bar S Lodge; Mt. Rushmore; Crazy Horse 

Memorial; historical Deadwood; Devil’s Tower; Cody; Bear Tooth Highway; 

Yellowstone National Park; Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces; Canyon Junction; 

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone; Lake Yellowstone; Old Faithful Geyser / 

Upper Geyser Basin; Fountain Paint Pots; the Grand Tetons National Park; 

Missoula; Chelan; Winthrop; the spectacular Cascades. This is a seventeen day 

tour. 

DEPARTS: Sunday, June 2, 2013, TBA RETURNS: Tuesday, June 18, 2013,TBA 

COST: $3,749.00 Double Occupancy 

$5,504.00 Single Occupancy 

There is pre and post accommodation at the River Rock Resort. 

Peace Of Mind Plan (cancellation insurance) $200.00 per person available at 

time of booking. 

Cuba 2013 

(#30116) In cooperation with Cuba1 

Tours & Square1 Travel 

This 2 week tour of the central/west 

region of Cuba is designed to off er a 

safe and comfortable visit to discover 

the history, the culture, the nature 

and much, much more. You will be 

staying at the best properties available 

in the areas you stay at and you will 

travel in a modern air conditioned 

bus throughout the tour. This is a fully 

escorted tour with pick up and drop 

off at your door. While in Cuba, you 

will have an English speaking Cuban 

guide as well as a tour leader from the 

Comox Valley. This tour will be handled 

through Square1 Travel in Courtenay. 

DEPARTS: Sat., March 23, 2013,TBA 

RETURNS: Sun.,April 7, 2013, TBA 

COST: $3,950.00 Dbl Occupancy 

(includes home pick up, airfare, one 

night at the Delta Airport Hotel in 

Calgary, two week Cuba tour - details 

in itinerary - available at the offi ce.) 

Romance of the South 

(In cooperation with Ageless 

Adventure Tours, a division of 

Mandate Tours) (#30590) 

Fly to Atlanta to begin your tour of 

the historic and charming Old South 

where spring will be in full bloom 

with a profusion of spring fl owers. 

Experience Atlanta, a world-class 

modern city with a rich, romantic 

history. Visit the home of Gone with 

the Wind author Margaret Mitchell. 

Savour the romance of the South 

including the charming cities of 

Savannah & Charleston, two of the 

most beautiful and historic cities in 

the South. 

DEPARTS:Monday, April 22,2013,TBA 

RETURNS: Friday, May 3,2013,TBA 

COST: $4,319.00 Double Occ. 

$5,895.00 Single Occ . 

There is pre and post accommodation 

at the River Rock Resort. POM $200 


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Computer classes 

9-11:45 am 

Simply Strength (2) 

9-10 am 


9-10 am 


10:15 -11:15 am 

Yoga 10:15 -11:15 am 

Int Drumming 11:45 

am-12:45 pm 

*55+ Strength Trng 

10:30 - 11:30 am & 

1:30-2:30 pm 

Cycling Group 

meets 9:30 (weather 

permitting) 

Canasta 10 - 12 

Table Tennis 

11:30 am - 1 pm 

Quilting 12-4 pm 


1-2:15 pm 

* Badminton 1-3 

Carpet Bowling 

Drop-in 1-3pm 

Drama Club 

Rehearsals 3:15- 

5:15 

Book Club 1-2 pm 

(4th Monday of the 

month) 

Snooker Regular 

Play 7am to 4:30 pm 

Beg Drumming 6:30 

7:30 pm 

Activities listed 

which appear in 

Bold Red Type 

require advanced 

registration fee. 

* indicates 

programs held at 

Lewis Centre. 


9-11:45 am 

Chair Fit 9:15-10:15 

Fabric Painters 

9:30 am-11:30 am 

Crib 10 am - 12 pm 

Happy Gang 

10 am - 12 pm 


10:30 –11:30 am 

Darts10:30-12:30 

Chair Yoga 

11:45 - 12:45 

Table Tennis 

12:30-4:00 pm 

Mahjong 12:30-3 pm 

Fall Proof 1 - 2 pm 

55+ Circuit Trng 

1:30 –2:30 pm 

Pickleball 2:30-4:30 


League Play 1 pm 

Stamp Club 

(2nd Tuesday of 

each month) 1-3 pm 


1-2:15 pm 

Camera Club 

(1st & 3rd Tuesday of 

the month) 1-2:45 pm 

MAC Club 

(4th Tuesday of the 

month) 1-3 pm 

Knit & Crochet 

Group 1:30-3 pm 

Bridge 7-10 pm 


Play 7am to 4:30 pm 

JANUARY AT A GLANCE 


9-11:45 am 


9-10 am 

Tai Chi 9 -12:15 

Heartstrings 

10 am - 12 pm 


10:15 -11:15 am 


10:30 - 11:30 am & 

1:30-2:30 pm 

Cycling Group 

meets 9:30 (weather 

permitting) 

Zumba 11am -12 pm 

Floor Curling 

12:30 pm to 3:30 pm 

Chess 12:30 -3:30 

pm 

Texas Hold’em 

12:15- 3:30 pm 

IPAD’S only (2nd 

Wednesday of each 

month 1-2:30 ) 


1-2:15 pm 

Minds in Motion 1-3 

Mexican Train 

1 -3 pm (2nd & 4th 

Wednesday of the 

month) 

Meet & Greet 

(Singles) 1 - 3 pm 

1st Wed of month 

Scrabble 

1 - 4 pm Games 

Room 


Play 7 am to 12 noon 

Golf Club meets at 

Longlands on Wed. 

& Fri, 9:30 am from 

April to October. 


9-11:45 am 

Yoga 8:45 - 10 am 

Yoga 10:15 - 11:30 

am 


9 - 10 am 

Brazilian 

Embroidery 

9 am - 12 pm 

Gospel Singalong 

10:30 am -11:30 am 


10:30 - 11:30 am 

55+ Circuit Trng 

1:30 –2:30 pm 

Fall Proof 1 - 2 pm 


Drop-in 1-3pm 

Pickleball 2:30-4:30 

Art Club 12:30 

–3:30 

Bridge 12:30 -3:30 


1-2:15 pm 

Genealogy Club 

1 pm 

(3rd Thursday of the 

month) 



Play 7 - 4:30 pm 

Computer Lab 

Maintenance is 

completed on 

the fi rst Friday 

of each month. 

Computers will 

not be available 

during this time. 

Chair Fit 9:15-10:15 

*55+ Strength 

Trng. 

10 - 11 am 

Yoga 10 -11:15 am 

Choristers 

10:00 -11:30 am 

Recorder 10-11:30 

am 

Cardio and 

Strength 9-10 am 

Pickleball 9 - 11am 

Flex & Flexibility 

10:15-11:15 am 

Chess 12:30-3:30 

pm 


Bingo 1 - 3 pm 

At the Movies 

12:30 pm (1st & 

3rd Fridays) Check 

Special Events for 

dates. 

Friday Night 

Dances 

7:30 pm (check 

schedule on front 

page of newsletter) 


Play 7 am to 4:30 

pm 

Saturday 

Walking Group 

1 pm, Airpark 

Centre Hours: closed 

on Saturdays . 

Open on specifi ced 

dates for Special 

Events.

Monthy Newsletter - Evergreen Seniors Club

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