Our October Monthly Dinner was Crazy Hat Day and boy did we have a bunch of hats to choose from… and the winner was— Betty Johnston (pictured left)!
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BOARD MEMBERS 2014/15
President— SHEILA CLIFFORD-MACKAY
1st Vice President - GORDON BLOCK
2nd Vice President – ERIC SOLASH
Past President - JOHN BANNISTER
Treasurer - ALLAN THOMAS
Secretary - MYRNA REEVES
Directors :
COLIN CARTER BILL GILLESPIE
MARALYNNE HAWKINS WALTER KLEPACHEK
TONY POWELL KAREN SHERIDAN
FRONT OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY & FRIDAY
8:30AM to 4:30PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
8:30AM to 8:30PM
SATURDAY
9 AM to NOON (CLOSED ON LONG WEEKENDS)
CAFETERIA OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY
BREAKFAST 8:45 - 10 AM
LUNCH 11:30AM - 1PM
WEDNESDAY EVENING DINNER 4:30 - 6PM*
* RESERVATION REQUIRED
NEWSLETTER CREW
Editorial Layout: Photographers :
Celeste Nicholson
Elaun Cable Lind
Elaun Cable Lind
Shirley Zygun
Phil Lafon
Proofreaders:
Kim Buehler Karen Sheridan
Kay Klepachek Carol Kodish-Butt
Roz Schilberg Sherr Wadson boDOODLES: Bob Fuller
STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kim Buehler
Personnel & Centre business kimberly@seesa.ca
FUND DEVELOPMENT
Mary Anne Jaedicke
Fundraising, Centre & Rentals maryanne@seesa.ca
BOOKKEEPER
Sharon Svendsen sharon@seesa.ca
PROGRAM MANAGER
Elaun Cable Lind
Member Services & Website elaun@seesa.ca
OUTREACH WORKER
Phil Lafon
Counselling, Home Visits & Support Services outreach@seesa.ca
COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS
Sherr Wadson sherr@seesa.ca
HOME SERVICE & COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Celeste Nicholson homeservice@seesa.ca
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Shelley Sabo projects@seesa.ca
KITCHEN COORDINATOR
Bev Clarke bev@seesa.ca
SECOND COOK
Joan Yandeau
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Jeffery Yamazuki
BUILDING ATTENDANT
Steve Montague steve@seesa.ca
WEEKEND BUILDING
ATTENDANT
SETUP
Eric Kadatz
Dick Proctor
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$20.00 Business card $30.00 1/4 page
$60.00 1/2 Page 120.00 Page
1300 circulation
* We do not accept political advertising soliciting support for a single candidate.
** a one time set up fee of $30.00 may apply
Next Deadline
December 4th 2014
Note: paid advertisements may not reflect the views of SEESA. Buyer discretion is advised
Christmas Office/Building Hours
Dec. 20
Dec. 23
Dec. 24
Dec. 25 - 28
Dec. 29 - 30
Dec. 31
Jan. 1
Jan. 2
Jan. 3
Saturday Closed
Reminder: Noon deadline for NYE
Tickets (firm)
8:30 - noon
Closed
Open 8:30-4:30 (no food service)
8:30 - noon (no food service)
Closed
Open 8:30—4:30
(no Food Service)
Saturday Closed
Christmas is the time of year when we send messages of love, best wishes and gifts of happiness. Our family and friends are an important part of our life.
Christmas is a time when family and friends get together to get caught up on events from the past year. For some of us, it is a sacred time.
I have been thinking that we should interview our members so they can relate what Christmas was like for their family in the years past. That may be a project for next year.
Another project for 2015 may include composing a “SEESA Song”.
November was a busy month at SEESA.
We held a remembrance service, a successful fundraising gala, Drama Club shows, and a Memorial Celebration for our deceased members . Family members always appreciate this remembrance for our late members and their families. The Christmas tree is set up in the cafeteria. The stars represent our deceased members and were placed there by their families. Please take a minute to read the names on the stars.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish SEESA staff, the SEESA Board and SEESA members a happy holiday season that is fun and festive.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
2015 - friends!
Sheila Clifford-MacKay
SEESA President
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Drop in fees increase for the first time since 1980! Yes it is true! Effective
January 1, 2015 drop in fees will be
$2.00/visit. Most people I speak to about this say, “it’s about time!” In the past 35 years class fees have more than doubled as well as the costs of utilities and supplies. Yes, it is about time. If this increase is substantial enough to prevent you from attending a club please see me in confidence. We can make arrangements for you.
We now accept VISA/MC and Debit at the front desk. There are restrictions:
1. A minimum purchase of $30.00
2. No cash back option
3. Phone-in credit card orders are subject to an additional user fee of
$2.
Phone-in registration for classes and tickets will be available the day following in-person program registration or sale.
To all of our members, on behalf of the staff of SEESA, we wish you all the warm and wonderful things that make a Merry Christmas. Thank you for your support, your hours of work, your answer to the “call of duty”; our volunteers continue to be SEESA’s greatest gift.
“Diamond Delight” quilt winner, Nadia Drozdiak, just happened to be celebrating her 80th birthday on the very day her winning ticket was pulled. What a fantastic
Birthday Present!
Watch for a new quilt draw coming soon!
Would like to entertain at SEESA in exchange for
Casino Volunteers !
Help needed at Argyll Casino
January 27th & 28th 2015
There will be a sign-up sheet on the Poster bulletin board or call Bonnie at
780 462 1679
Rummage Sale “Thank You”
A special “THANK YOU” to the volunteers who helped in the kitchen at the Rummage
Sale— Mick, Wayne, Randy, Bev, Joan,
Bill and Ursula. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Any comments or suggestions for the next sale, please pass them along to us via Mary
Anne.
-Carol & Marcel Borle
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Home Services
Christmas can be a very lonely time so in lieu of handy man tips here are some suggestions to avoid the Christmas Blues:
1. Volunteer Mustard Seed Church, Hope
Mission, Salvation Army all run programs through Christmas and are always looking for volunteers.
2. Accept Invitations - When people invite you to a function - say yes!
3. Enjoy Solitude - Prepare for a “you” day, get a haircut, a manicure, a new outfit.
Plan a movie marathon, prepare your favourite meal - Celebrate you!
4. Host an Orphan Christmas - even though you are alone, you are not alone.
MANY people have no one to celebrate with. Invite them to dinner!
5. Work - Offer to work the holiday shift.
6. Host an Online Christmas set up a
Skype chatroom or a Facebook group.
7. Take Time to appreciate what you do, and what you have. This is a good time to make a gratitude box.
8. Look Forward – Plan for a better future.
Make a list of things you want to change for next year and thoughts on how you are going to achieve those goals.
9. Mind Over Matter - If you are feeling overwhelmed, imagine what you would feel and look like if you could cope - you have more power than you think .
10.
Reach Out - If you are feeling down call someone. If you have no one try 211 or
780 482 4357.
If you need some help preparing for the holiday season - Let us know.
Celeste Nicholson -
Home Services
Volunteers Wanted for Winter Funfest
The City of Edmonton Parks and Recreation is hosting its 2nd Annual Winterfest at Argyll Park
December 13th !
They are looking for volunteers to work at the
Lil’ Chippers station—helping children make ice sculptures—no experience necessary.
SEESA will have an information booth there as well. If you would like to volunteer to man the booth, that would be AWESOME!
They are also considering other demo activities.
If you are interested contact Celeste for more information.
Commissioner of Oaths service is free for current SEESA members; for non-members a contribution to SEESA is appreciated. This is not a drop-in service - an appointment is required.
I am not able to assist with all documents e.g. for certified true copies you need to see a
Notary. Kim
Orders and payments are made at the front desk.
For more information speak with
Celeste or Phil
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Cocktails 6:30
Dinner 7:00pm
Adults $40.00
Children $20.00
Under 5yrs —Free!
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Greetings to all,
Christmas can be a lonely time. At the present time, we have volunteer opportunities if you would like to make a positive difference in a senior’s life. The
Friendly Home Visit is a great way to meet and socialize with an isolated senior. Also, our phone buddy volunteers can enjoy a phone conversation with isolated seniors from their own home and may check on them once a week. For more information please contact Sherr or Phil.
With a growing aging population in Alberta,
SEESA Outreach is adapting to seniors’ changing needs to live healthier and independently in their community. Outreach provides the following services to any senior who may need assistance: with government forms, personal sessions and advocacy.
Furthermore, we help decrease isolation through facilitating support groups such as
Social Circle, Shop Talk, and Seniors Insight
Group. Services are available to SEESA members, as well as non-members within our geographic boundaries, at no cost.
If you have any questions in these areas , please contact Celeste, Phil or 211.
Happy holiday to you and your family!
Outreach Worker
(By appointment only)
Call Myrtle - 780 719 4402
Good Samaritan Place, 8425 83 St.
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Meet at SEESA at 11:30am; depart SEESA: 11:40 am – return time: 2:45pm
Cost: $ 15.00 (includes club fee, free concert and transportation)
Lunch Cost : $24.15
plus gratuities. Pay for your own
Deadline to register: Monday, Dec 8 th - 4:00 pm. Pay at SEESA front desk.
McDougall United Church has been a cornerstone in our city for over 100 years. From the curved hardwood pews and massive pipe organ to stained glass windows and towering brick pilasters,
McDougall still breathes with the sprit of fine craftsmanship. Among the church's historical treasures is a century-old walnut pulpit crafted by
Reverend McDougall. Amidst the splendour of the poinsettias, Christmas trees and lights, McDougall
Church offers Christmas carols, a featured musical artist, hot apple cider, cookies, and coffee from
Starbucks at this noon hour concert. The concert is free; however, if you wish you may donate to the
School Lunch Program run by E4C.
Lunch: We’ll walk next door and enjoy a holiday lunch buffet at La Ronde restaurant, located on the
24th floor. Revolving once every 88 minutes, you’ll be treated to an unmatched view of Edmonton.
Some of the items included in this festive feast include Eggnog, Carved Turkey and bread pudding with rum sauce.
Jo-Ann Moloney Coordinator of the Let’s Go Club
Date: Tuesday Jan 6
Time: 11:00am
Location: SEESA
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Melody Singers Notes
This has been a busy time for the Melody
Hardisty Nursing Home was the next place on our schedule. Joan Brady chaired the
Singers. Since our last report we have had 4 sing outs and have participated in the
Remembrance Day observance at SEESA. proceedings; Linda Chernetski sang “Nothing is too Wonderful to be True”. Martin Molzan played “Enjoy Yourself” on his violin. Dee
Turner and Ron Cutting followed with “Are
You Bloated Tonight” and “Shine on Harvest
Moon” It was a great birthday party.
The next venue on our tour was St Joseph’s
We visited Clover Bar Lodge where Emily
Rowan acted as our MC. Linda Jennings and
Alida Van Braeden, two of our talented poets, read lovely selections form their own writings.
Our next stop was Providence Centre. Pearl
Lauber was our MC. Entertainment during the breaks was Ben Lauber singing “Love Me
Tender” and “Working Man” backed up by Bass
+ 10. Vivian Lundgren and Doug Gillett sang
“You’re The Cream in my Coffee” and “Taking a Chance on Love”.
Auxiliary Hospital. Tom McGovern was the
MC. He also accompanied Vivian Lundgren on his clarinet as she sang “Evergreen”. Vivian was joined by Doug Gillett singing “The Way
We Were”. A Trio, Linda Chernestski, Pearl
Lauber , and Beryl Robertson, sang “I Am
Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No.”
We have had a very enjoyable time singing for seniors. Thanks especially to Anne Marshall for preparing us and inspiring us. We are currently hard at work on our Christmas music.
* A correction to our last article we have 4 new members and 3 returning members for a total of 58 harmonious characters.
- Elsie Combs
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October : George Orescan,
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Food Services
Welcome Jackie Lizee and
Marcelle Jamieson !
A young kitchen helper (who had also recruited a friend to help) commented, “I had a
BLAST at the Gala...it was so much fun. Thank you for inviting us to help.”
With two Monthly Dinners and the New Year’s Eve
Dinner/Dance this month, there are lots of opportunities for you to have a blast, too! Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board by the kitchen.
If you record your hours , then end up working longer, please add the extra time to
MySeniorCenter. Every quarter hour helps.
Attend Dinners? Enjoy the entertainment?
Could you help the Social
Committee find great entertainers?
When You Renew...
Please list ALL areas that you volunteer in.
Still Looking For…
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Front Desk trainees
Cafeteria Cashiers
Friendly Visitors
Sherr Wadson
Coordinator of Volunteers
Not sure what else to do, do your best.
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Dining In!
Its been another busy month with Meals on Wheels, Sage Savories, and WeCan
Food Baskets! Still looking for food reviewers - please email your review to homeservice@seesa.ca or drop it off at the front desk: attention Celeste.
New from Meals on Wheels - Until the end of December Turkeyfest is on!!
MOW is offering a variety of new turkey entrees. They are:
Roast Turkey Dinner, Turkey Pot Pie, and Turkey Christo. There is also 2 new soups—Turkey Noodle, and Cream of Turkey.
WeCan Food Baskets are becoming more popular. We started with 2 and in just 2 months are up to 6 regular orders. If you are interested in learning more about We Can, Meals on Wheels or Sage
Savories please feel free to ask for menus at the front desk, or call Celeste or Phil for more information on prices and ordering 780 468 1985.
A random draw is done each month for on-line readers only.
If your SEESA Membership number appears below you have won a prize:
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4-754 4-682
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24 hour service
For all of your plumbing and heating needs call Phil
780 999 9186
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Yard maintenance and tree removal
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Demo work - Bobcat Services
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Have got lit so far:
The Melody Singers, Sheila Dyck, Angela Morgan, Rick and Judy Pape, Sharon Svendsen,
Jim and Elsa-Marie Frazer, Sherwood Park Agencies, Judy Ashton, Southgate Lions Club,
Josie Campbell, PSL Contracting Ltd., Connie Misick of Serenity Funeral Service,
Roger and Linda Smeland, Tyson & Mary Anne Jaedicke,
Twinkling Stars-Accidental Drama Club. You outdid yourselves on the shows.
Glittering Decorations
Flashy Food
Volunteers-Your heartlight shines brilliantly.
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AAA Cheap Junk Removal
780-860-8633
Great Hair Day
780-413-0901
Barb and Ernie’s Restaurant
Home style taste.
German attitude.
780-433-3242
Edmonton Motors Ltd
Sandra Verburgt / Parts Manager
Professional Parts Managers’ Guild Member
780-482-7823
Bartle and Gibson
Plumbing / Heating / Electrical
780-472-2850
Baseline Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
Dr. Katy Pedden - Chiropractor
780-417-2380
Ottewell Registries
We’ve moved to Capliano
Come see us there!
780-465-8989
Centennial Foodservice
Tom Sipos
780-465-9991
Pearle Vision / Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
780-465-0201
Comfort Keepers
Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care
780-465-4665
Dallas Pizza & Steak House
In your Neighborhood
Take Out or Eat In
780-466-1112
Hypnotic Bloom Flowershop
Bring in a gift for Santa’s Anonymous and save.
780-466-9111
Liquor Depot / Capliano
Check out their new store and the Growler Bar.
Exquisite selection of wine.
Men In Kilts
We clean. You enjoy. Just Remember…..No
Peeking.
1-800-777-kilt
Cactus Flower House
50 Years in this location:
9520-87 street
Paush Shoes / Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
780-466-1437
China Marble Restaurant
Delicious!
780-461-6233
Prana Holistic
Your life isn’t meant to be lived in pain.
Don’t suffer any longer.
780-454-5299
Edward Jones - Nathan Osterhout
Make Sense of Investing
780-472-1688
Roxx / Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
Jewellery & Gifts
For Wood's Sake
Handcrafted furniture from reclaimed wood.
780-468-3263
Staples
That was easy! Holiday Centre.
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Royal LePage-Frank Vanderbleek
“Serving you since ‘92”
780-431-5600
Serenity Funeral Service
Connie Misick cares
780-265-4030
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Company Inc.
780-448-1281
Bonnies Ruffle Scarves
Bonnie Phillips
780-436-6121
Sam Marshall
Penny Arcane Foto
780-235-7500
Sophia Hair Design
New Location
780-705-1005
Waterloo Ford Lincoln
The vehicles you want at the prices you want to pay.
1-888-369-5638
Alida Van Braeden
AMA
Avon-Grace Kenworthy
Bernice Pedden
Bernie and Judy Prudell
Betty Van Petten
Bev Clarke
Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
Clark Builders
Councillor Ben Henderson
Darrell Stelt
Edith Howard
Jean Weekes
Judy and Rick Pape
Judy Ashton
Mary Anne Jaedicke
Mary Chesney
MLA David Dorward
Noel Constantin
No Stone Left Alone
Sherr Wadson
Walter Butler
The Melody Singers
SEESA Board
Table Tennis Club
Special Events Committee
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Our 8th Annual Remembrance Day was a success. Thanks to the volunteers:
Helen Burns District Girl Guides
SEESA Melody Singers –Choir
Reverend Vernon Wishart
Willow Dew-Trumpeter
Catherine Nichol -Piper
Ken Saik -Reader
Johanna Wishart -
Reader
Mieke Alexander -Reader
Lois Gangl -Reader and Co-Organizer
Many other support people
We had 225 people in the audience, plus 53 Girl Guides and 52 Choir Members.
FALL RUMMAGE
SALE -
WAY TO GO!!!
We made a pile of money! More than ever!
Congrats on beating an old record!!!
Better than ever this time.
It takes at least 154
Volunteers to make the Rummage Sale a success! We are so fortunate to have such experienced help!
Member Volunteers,
Staff Volunteers, Non-Member Volunteers,
Treasure Donors and Customers.
A Million Thanks Everyone!
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March 11, 17, 19 & 25
Tax clinics are a community service designed to assist low income seniors complete their annual personal tax returns.
Volunteers from the Chartered Accountants of Alberta take time out of the busiest season of their year to offer this service.
For more information about qualification guidelines watch for details in the next newsletter or see the Front Desk.
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Hats off to Group Vocal and Kate Haginicolakis for arranging a
Halloween Flash mob!
Ruth and Mike wanted to give a shout out to
Steve for his fabulous facility tour!
And great big props to Henri, a new snow shoveller, who brought his new client hot chocolate and muffins - What service—you rock, Henri !
Congratulations to Ann Hartwig for qualifying for the 55 Plus Winter Games in Table Shuffle
Board - Good Luck in Lethbridge in February!
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December 31, 2014
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Dec 23 rd at noon
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Once more the birthday party had the good fortune to have Bev Munroe along with Joyce Smith and
George Myren to entertain us. Always a welcome pleasure! There were many stories and jokes - great music! They are, as always, consummate professionals.
The party had 24 celebrants and 21 guests.
Our Door prize winners were : Joan Brambley and
Jim Frazer. Our Lunch winners were: Marguerite
Kerscher and Nick Schuster
November Landmark Birthdays
Diana Bacon, Joan Brambley,
Angela Coutinho,
Claire Dallaire, Yvonne Dean,
Nick Fedun, Anne Goueffic,
Dianne Graham, Claire Kotun,
Arnold Lindgren, Chrissie McIntyre,
Lyla Mckillop, Herb Moniz, Harvey Norstrom,
Norman Purschke, Edwina Viegas, and Gerry Weber
Is currently accepting new clients for our
Snow removal services. Our company offers Snow Removal services!
We look forward to helping our neighbours!
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Gift certificates, available in increments of $5, may be used in the cafeteria, to pay for a class or to buy tickets.
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$6.00
Choice of:
Eggs Benedict or
Waffles
Fruit
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Chocolate Treat
RSVP required : please call front desk by noon December 23.
Endorsed by SEESA’s Home Services
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To all our members and friends who have been ill or who have lost a loved one, our thoughts and prayers are with you
The following people have been ill or injured and hopefully will be fit and active in short order: Reid Creller, Lloyd Hammell , &
Norma Bracuk
The following members, past members or family members have passed away:
Sharon Moffett’s husband Bob, Marion
Gallager’s husband Andy, Lucy Lewis’ son
Chris and Bonnie Russell.
If you have any news, either good or bad, about members, past or present, and their families, PLEASE write it in the Outreach book located at the front desk.
587-938-4771
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At the Grey Matters Conference in Red Deer recently I attended a session from Alberta
Health Care Services that introduced a guide for making health care decisions during the
Palliative Care and End of Life phase of our life.
Why would we need this? The bad news is that
70% of us will reach a time when we are unable to communicate our own wishes.
Conversely, the good news is we can make our wishes known, communicate and document them now so that this information is available to the healthcare team when and if it is needed.
The information consists of a medical assessment done when you enter the health care system and recording your wishes with respect to treatment, care and housing. The information is stored in a green, plastic envelope called the Green Sleeve that will remain with you and accompany you as you move within the Health Care System. The
Green Sleeve documents are fluid and can be changed if your condition and choices change.
What do you need to do? You need to reflect on your wishes and values. For example, what do you expect from health care; what are your views on prolonging life; how would you define quality of life. You need to talk about your wishes and values to a trusted person: family member, spouse, partner or friend, in a number of conversations.
Finally you need to document your wishes.
Complete a Personal Care Directive that names the person or persons you have chosen to speak on your behalf and store everything in your
Green Sleeve. When it becomes necessary this material and this person will direct the Health
Care team to carry out your wishes.
For more information check http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/9098.asp
-Myrna Reeves
We are pleased to announce new payment options for purchases over $30 at the Front
Desk. Over the phone payments are subject to an additional $2 service charge.
Wednesday, Dec 17 from 9 am - noon
Pool Hall members are gathering for a festive mixer, morning games, and refreshments.
Bring a potluck snack to share.
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You must have a valid
2015 Membership to register for classes. Ensure you renew before
Dec 4th. To save time please bring your 2015 SEESA Membership card with you.
Over the phone registration with a credit card will be accepted the following day if the class is not full and the amount is over $30.
Note: A $2 service charge will be applied to over the phone purchases.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
We joke about our memory lapses, as people do joke about the scary and undefined.
People of all ages experience memory problems occasionally. Seniors seem to worry about it more than other age groups.
Do we understand the difference between symptoms of depression, medication-caused delusion and the symptoms of dementia?
Renew now and avoid the rush in January
$30 for the entire calendar year!
Renew before January 9 th and be entered in a special draw.
Printed material is available. Check with outreach workers, family doctors and public health clinics for handouts.
Fits and Giggles
Our Accidental Drama Club pulled off another bang-up performance with their
Online dementia related resources are available. The Alzheimer Society of Alberta &
Northwest Territories (ASANT) offers an dementia and their care partners. See asantcafe.ca for up-to-date information, discussion groups, and education. annual Fall offering.
The hit of the evening turned out to be the online gathering place for people with scenes stage crew who swapped out the
What is my responsibility as a concerned citizen when I realize that a vehicle driver is very confused, whatever the cause? Are we sets while in costume right in front of the audience.
Great choice, Director! responsible for other’s safety? The government appears to think we are. Alberta
Transportation - Driver’s Fitness and
Monitoring requires a letter (or email) with the reporter’s name and contact information that will be kept private. They prefer a licence plate # of the reported driver but a name and approximate age will suffice.
Those of us, at SEESA, who work with membership data, are held back from member reports because of confidentiality agreements with members. That is as it should be.
When it comes to safety and diagnosis for someone who is challenged by confusion, do
The cast entertained a total of 423 audience members at the Gala event
Friday and the two sold out performances
Saturday and Sunday. Well done all! you think that friends, neighbours, and acquaintances owe it to one another to make a report rather that allowing the possibility of an accident and the resultant sadness?
Karen Sheridan
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Office Open
8:30—4:30
29
Office Open
8:30—4:30
23
Office Open
8:30—4:30
Noon Deadline for NYE tickets &
Christmas
Brunch
30
Office Open
8:30—4:30
24
* Brunch
RSVP Req’d
*Building
Closes at noon
25 26
Boxing Day
Office Closed
27
31
Building
Closes at noon
NYE Dinner/
Dance –6pm
Monthly Dinners (10th & 11th) Menu
Turkey Dinner
& all the
Trimmings!
Tickets on sale Dec 1
$12/person
22