LVSA NEWS. July August 2017 Issue. CELEBRATE CANADA S 150 th BIRTHDAY

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1 LVSA NEWS Mollie Nye House 940 Lynn Valley Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 1Z Website: July August 2017 Issue Inside this issue: Page 2 - Message from the Board Page 3 Heritage Community Fair Page 5 Bus Trips Page 8 LVSS Mollie Nye Registered Programs Page 10 - Weekly Drop-in Activities Mollie Nye House closed to all drop-in and registered programs on Monday, August 7, for BC Day Mollie Nye House will be open all summer no summer closures this year! CELEBRATE CANADA S 150 th BIRTHDAY HERITAGE COMMUNITY FAIR Mollie Nye House Saturday, July 15 th, am to 4 pm

2 Message From The Board Back Row Left to Right: Georgina Duplissie, Jean Deane, Margaret Ballantine, Dee Walker, Carol Thompson, Joanne Peterson Front Row Left to Right: Jackie Hay, Lorraine Campbell Thank you to all our members who attended the Annual General Meeting on April 28, The LVSA Bylaws have now been amended to reflect the changes within the Lynn Valley Seniors Association s Constitution and they have been posted with the BC Government. The LVSA Board of Directors remains the same, but with the addition of Susan Befus as a Director. Over the last three months, the 150th Committee has been busy organizing the Heritage Community Fair to celebrate Canada s 150th Birthday at Mollie Nye House which will take place at the Hillside Baptist Church parking lot on Saturday, July 15. This event takes place between 10 am and 4 pm on July 15, with the cake cutting ceremonies at noon. Parking will be available at the Latter Day Saints Church parking lot, 941 Lynn Valley Road at Mollie Nye Way, from 8 am to 8 pm. Bring your friends and family and join in the fun! In Memoriam: We acknowledge the passing of two of our LVSA members in recent weeks: In Memoriam: We acknowledge the passing of two of our LVSA members in recent weeks: Joan Marter and Ann Robinson Melita Martell and Jim Lawrence If you are aware of an LVSA member who is ill or hospitalized or who has lost a loved one, please let us know. One of our volunteers is willing to write and send cards of cheer or condolences. However, cards cannot be sent out unless we hear from you. Please info@lvsa.ca or call and leave a message for Jackie.

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5 LVSA BUS TRIPS JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2017 Please note that the details for the following bus trips can be obtained on-line, picked up at Mollie Nye House, or you can phone Each bus trip has a deadline for registering. If there aren t enough registered by that date, the trip could be cancelled. Sales of these trips begin at 10:00 am Monday, July 3. PLEASE NOTE: Please limit your use of scented products like hairsprays and perfumes when going on bus trips. Some people can be very sensitive to these scents, especially in enclosed spaces. We very much appreciate your consideration. Circle Farm Tour with Enjoy Tours Wednesday, July 19 Register by July 5 Cost: Members $99; Non-members $109 Tsawwassen Mills Mall Monday, July 24 Register by July 12 Cost: Members $15; Non-members $25 Bowen Island #2 Thursday, August 3 Register by July 20 Cost: Members $45; Non-members $55 Victoria Royal BC Museum Terry Fox Exhibit Thursday, August 10 Register by July 25 Cost: Members $95; Non-members $105 Bard on the Beach Much Ado About Nothing Sunday, August 13 Register by July 28 Cost: Members $58; Non-members $68 Whistler Monday, August 21 Register by August 7 Cost: Members $18; Non-members $28 Campbell Valley Regional Park Friday, August 25 Register by August 11 Cost: Members $15; Non-members $25 Chilliwack Thrift Stores, Dickens Sweets and British Museum Thursday, Sept. 7 Register by Aug. 28 Cost: Members $16; Non-members $26 Brunch at Newlands Golf Club and Wine Tasting Sunday, Sept. 10 Register by Aug.28 Cost: Members $47; Non-members $57 Vancouver Art Gallery Monet Exhibit Monday, Sept.18 Register by Sept. 4 Cost: Members $38; Non-members $48 Shangri-la and Westcoast Express with Enjoy Tours Wednesday, Sept.20 Register by Sept.6 Cost: Members $129; Non-members $139

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8 LVSS at Mollie Nye House Registered Programs To register through NV Rec. phone with Barcode# Tai Chi and Qi Gong Wellness (Adults/Seniors) Blanche Boyce BA, MMQ (Master of Medical Qi Gong), has been practicing Tai Chi for over 15 years. Originally practised as a Martial Art, today millions of people practice the slow, graceful movements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong known to increase flexibility, strength, mindfulness, and overall health. It works on the body, mind, and spirit. Both Beginner and Intermediate levels are welcome. Drop-in fee of $10 per class as space permits. Classes are held in Mollie Nye House Activity Room. Beginners: Mon. and Wed June 26 July 26 (5 weeks 10 classes) 10:00 11:00am $90 Barcode # Intermediate: Mon.and Wed June 26 July 26 (5 weeks 10 classes) 10:30 11:30am $90 Barcode # No classes during August, but starting again in September! Better Balance with Surefeet (Balance and Fall Prevention) If you have had a fall or you are nervous about falling, then this class is for you. Rebuild balance and strength, fine tune flexibility, lower your risk of falling, and regain independence. Recommended by doctors and physiotherapists, this balance and mobility program emphasizes fall and injury prevention for seniors that are at moderate to high risk for falls. Unlike any other health or wellness program currently offered.. Program runs two days per week. An assessment is required for new participants. Tues. and Thurs. July 4 July 27 (4 weeks) 4:00 5:00 pm $88 Barcode # No classes during August, but starting again in September!

9 A Parkinson s Exercise Program PWR!4LIFE with SUREFEET Designed for people with Parkinson s Disease These PD specific classes began as part of a nine-month study project supported by a VCH Research Institute Innovation and Translational Research Award funded by the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundations. The classes are continuing as a North Vancouver community project as the study had intended. These new classes offered at Mollie Nye House are taught by Susan Bock Smith and Judy Bjornson. The exercise principles include high intensity movements, task repetition, cognitive strategies, and making use of internal and external cues. Other principles of the program include cognitive dual-task training and mixed cognitive and motor dual-task training. Structured exercise groups include social interaction which is known to improve depression and apathy. All levels are welcome. PWR!4Life is offered two days a week on Monday and Wednesday from 4 5 pm July 3 July 26 (4 weeks 8 classes) $88 Barcode # No drop-ins. Each class is $11 No classes in August, but starting again in September! An assessment is required for new participants. Cost $11. Please call Mollie Nye House at during regular office hours to set up an appointment. Ask for Sophia or Celeste. PWR4!Life is about more than exercise; it is also about teaching you what you can do to reach your full potential and get the most out of life. ***************************************************************************** TTS (Tech Training for Seniors 55+) Although there will be no classes during the summer months, we encourage you to sign up for classes in September. Please ask for Sophia (604) during the summer months. Have fun learning in a stress-free environment. One-hour tutoring on Windows 10, Smartphone, ipad, Tablets, plus other technology. Sessions are taught by local high school students and peers. Bring your own technology or use ours. We have a PC and ipads available for your use. Beginners to experts welcome! A $2 fee applies.

10 Drop-in Activities for Seniors at Mollie Nye House Drop-in cost for LVSA members $2, non-members $4 For more information, visit or call Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:30 Friendly Friday (Social) Bring your small crafts 10:00 Walking Group Walking Club Singing (Fun) 10:30 Line Dancing pm 12:00 1:00 Arts & Crafts Mahjong Bridge & Table Games Munch & Mingle VCH Soup or Sandwich $2. Both $ Book Club (1 st Wed) Sewing & Quilting Hearty Lunch (2 nd Friday of the month) 1:30 Music Group (Acoustic Jam) Harmonica Players Group Stamp Club (2 nd & 4 th Wed) 2:30 Music Group Darts or Table Tennis Not all drop-in activities will be operating in the summer. Groups which ARE STILL MEETING in the summer are: Acoustic Jam, Arts and Crafts, Friendly Fridays, Monday Walking Group, Music Group, Sewing Group, Stamp Club. Munch and Mingle will NOT be held during the month of August.