2015
Does the Thought of the Lotus Position Tie you in Knots?
Yoga isn’t just for the hyper-flexible. Our “covergirls” are
participating in our Chair Yoga class. Chair Yoga is designed to
strengthen and tone muscles and joints without having to get up
and down off the floor. We offer 5 different Yoga classes – why
not give it a try?
Proud
Member of
9350 82 Street NW
Edmonton Alberta T6C 2X8
E-mail: 2015info@seesa.ca
Phone 780.468.1985
Website: www.seesa.ca
Mission Statement: To provide programs
and services that will help seniors
maintain and enhance their quality of life.
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BOARD MEMBERS 2015/16
STAFF
President - ERIC SOLASH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kim Buehler
Personnel & Centre Business
kimberly@seesa.ca
1st Vice President - LOIS GANGL
2nd Vice President – Vacant
Treasurer—BARRY HEADRICK
Secretary—HEATHER BAKER
FUND DEVELOPMENT
Mary Anne Jaedicke
Fundraising & Centre Rentals
maryanne@seesa.ca
Past President - SHEILA CLIFFORD-MACKAY
Directors:
TONY POWELL
BILL GILLESPIE
COLIN CARTER
MARALYNNE HAWKINS
DARYL GRAY
KAREN SHERIDAN
BOOKKEEPERS
Sharon Svendsen
sharon@seesa.ca
Peggy Hansen
phansen@seesa.ca
HARVEY NORSTROM
PROGRAM MANAGER
Elaun Cable Lind
Member Activities, Social Media & Website
elaun@seesa.ca
FRONT OFFICE HOURS
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
8:30AM to 8:30PM
MONDAY & FRIDAY
8:30AM to 4:30PM
SATURDAY
9am to 12:00pm
COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS
Sherr Wadson
sherr@seesa.ca
OUTREACH WORKER
Counselling, Home Visits & Support Services
Leslie Amundson
outreach@seesa.ca
CAFETERIA OPEN MONDAY -FRIDAY
BREAKFAST 8:45 - 10 AM
LUNCH 11:30 AM - 1 PM
1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY EVENING DINNER
4:30 - 6 PM*
HOME SERVICE & COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Celeste Nicholson
homeservice@seesa.ca
Newsletter@seesa.ca
NEWSLETTER CREW
Editorial Layout:
Celeste Nicholson
Norma Marion
Photographers:
Elaun Cable Lind
Shirley Zygun
KITCHEN COORDINATOR
Bev Clarke
bev@seesa.ca
Proofreaders:
Kim Buehler
Karen Sheridan
Kay Klepachek
Lil Filewych
Roz Schilberg
Sherr Wadson
SECOND COOK
Joan Yandeau
Marilyn Robinson
Ollie Machon
Dorothy Korbut
Mary Anne Jaedicke
Ellen Killips
Earl Anderson
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Jeffery Yamazuki
BUILDING ATTENDANT
Steve Montague
steve@seesa.ca
WEEKEND
BUILDING
ATTENDANT
Dick Proctor
©SEESA 2015
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Greetings to everyone. As we get
ready for the holiday season we
should remember that most groups
have a holiday this season. So it is
with pleasure that I wish every one
of you a happy Christmas or
Chanukah. So as to include those
with differing holidays I also wish
you to acknowledge Ashura for our
Sunni friends and Bodhi Day for
Buddhists. A wish for a quiet Yalda
for Zoroastrians and also Kwanzaa
for those of pan-African
descent. To each and
every one a joyful and
prosperous coming
year
On a different note, we
are using more staff in the kitchen as
our volunteer staffing seems to have
tapered off. This has led to increased
cost and the Board has been
approached for approval to increase
prices.
We are all aware that prices of food
and utilities are increasing and while
we have attempted to “hold the line”
on costs to our users, we cannot
afford to operate at a loss. Your
Board and I will be looking at options
in the near future and will attempt to
find a fair and equitable solution.
As always I value your
opinions and thoughts;
do feel free to let me
know if you have any
suggestions
Eric Solash
President
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Kim’s Korner
The GALA is tomorrow and things are
getting very exciting around here! The Accidental Drama Club has been working so hard
on this production; I cannot wait to see what
they have in store for us. The new lights have
been installed in the gym and stage and will
certainly make a difference in the production
quality. Thanks to everyone for making this
another successful event.
The Remembrance Day Celebration
here at SEESA was very well attended by
SEESA members, families and neighbours.
Thanks to Mary Anne for the excellent job she
does on this event,; thanks also to the Melody
Singers who do such an excellent job.
The Rummage Sale - well wasn't that
fun! Wow a record-breaking sales event.
While we do focus on the $$ that this event
brings in - there are many other benefits of
our Rummage Sale. 1. We encourage people to clean up their homes and declutter. 2.
the good physical benefits of hauling all of
that stuff to SEESA 3. Socialization - it really
is the social event of the season 4. The much
needed funds for our operations here at
SEESA. Thanks to everyone for doing an
awesome job. Oh and by the way - we still
have a wedding dress for sale on Kijiji if you
are thinking of tying the knot anytime soon!
WECAN Food Basket Dates
Order/payment December 4th
Pick up December 17th
Orders and payments are made at the front
desk.
For more information speak with Celeste
The following SEESA Member #’s
have won a prize:
5-696 5-672 5-1315
5-573 5-612
Please come to the Front Desk with your
membership card to claim your prize and
thank you for reading the newsletter on-line.
WINTER CLASS
REGISTRATION
Begins Saturday,
December 12th at 9:15 am
You must have a valid 2016
Membership to register for
classes. Ensure you renew
before Dec 12th. To save time
please bring your 2016 SEESA
Membership card with you.
Over the phone registration with
a credit card will be accepted
the following business day if the
class is not full and the amount
is over $30.
When we recall Christmas past
we usually find that the simplest things,
not the great occasions,
give off the greatest glow of happiness.”
From all of the SEESA Staff - we wish
you all the warm and wonderful things that
make a Merry Christmas!
Note: a $2 service charge will be applied to
over the phone purchase
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Fifth Avenue Collection
BEAUTIFUL JEWELLERY
Sandra Figura
Will be at SEESA in the Dining room on
Wednesday December 2, 2015 from
10:30am—1:00pm
Gifts, Door Prize, Fun
A portion of sales will be donated back to
SEESA
Happy Holly-daze
Cookie Exchange
Friday Dec 4th at 2 pm
in the Cafeteria.
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Bring 2 dozen of your
favourite festive cookies and
leave with 2 dozen.
Please note:
$2 fee covers the cost of
coffee/tea and
photocopies.
There will be no Christmas group
lunches accepted during the
Please drop off a copy
of the recipe when you
sign up in advance at
the Front Desk.
week of
December 7-11
For other weeks in December
Christmas Office/Building
Hours
please make arrangements at
the front desk for
Dec. 22 deadline for NYE Tickets
(Noon, firm)
Dec. 24 - 8:30 - noon
Dec. 25 - 28 Closed
Dec. 29 - 30 Open 8:30-4:30
(no food service)
Dec. 31 - 8:30- noon (no food service)
Jan. 1 - Closed
groups of 6 or more
Thanks so much!
Kitchen Staff
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Need a 2015 tax write off?
SEESA is a charity and official receipts will be issued
Let your lovelight shine—Get Lit!
Donate $100
We will activate one of our Christmas bulbs at front desk
We all Shine On.
How about a legacy donation in memory of a deceased loved one?
Donate $100 and a light will be lit in their honour.
December 1 is Giving Tuesday and
our Sherr’s Birthday
In honor of another year of life, Sherr will match one
of your $1000 donations with her gift of $1000.
Could you be the one to make Sherr’s day? See Mary Anne
$2000 is 20 lights - Get Lit!
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving.
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving
Tuesday is a time to celebrate and
encourage activities that support charities,
like SEESA. Whether it’s making a
donation,
volunteering time, helping a neighbor or
spreading the word, Giving Tuesday is a
movement for everyone
who wants to give something back.
That’s you Sherr, Happy Birthday
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Members take Action
To honour your most selfless, reliable and
dedicated SEESA volunteers for the 2016
Honourary Lifetime Member Awards.
A list of criteria and a sample format for a
nomination letter is available at front desk.
Just pick it up - leave your letter to the
committee at the front desk.
Your candidate must have 3 or more
nominations so let other members know
who you are championing!
Thank you for honouring our hardworking
volunteers,
Karen Sheridan
Membership Liaison
THINKING
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780-722-8006 (CELL)
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WWW.JIMESCH.CA
Outreach News
SeaSon’S GreetinGS! Merry
Christmas!
With winter weather well on
the way, please remember
to dress for the cold.
Wearing layers helps with
managing the weather
changes throughout the day
– more layers when you are
cold, remove one or more
layer when you are hot! Hats, mitts, scarves
and warm shoes or boots are also important
when the temperature drops.
Are you afraid of falling on
the ice? There are many
types of ice picks for shoes
or boots that slip on. They
are not safe to wear on linoleum. The grip on the floor is
poor and they could ruin the
surface. Please take them
off when you are indoors.
Social Circle is continuing with a regular
group of people. We welcome newcomers!
We have been having a variety of speakers on
topics such as It’s Not Right: Neighbours,
Friends and Family against elder abuse and
the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team
(NET). Future topics include the Edmonton
Public Library and Bylaw Enforcement. We
also have meetings where we socialize and
discuss current events.
Home Visits: are available when needed.
Shop Talk: Men’s Health talk was well
attended and had great feedback. The other
sessions of Shop Talk have had zero
attendance since it restarted. Men – please
consider attending. The new facilitator is
energetic, enthusiastic, and excited about
facilitating a men’s group.
Leslie
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In Our Thoughts and Prayers

To all our members and friends who have
lost a loved one our thoughts and prayers
are with you.

The following members, past members or
family members have passed away:

Margaret McLaughlin, and
Joyce Dittberner,
We will no longer publish illnesses in the
newsletter due to the large number of
concerns about misinformation. The
information can still be recorded in the
outreach book but will not be published.
Busy Bee-ing Fabulous!
Has someone done you a good turn? Share
the happy news in the Book of Fabulous at
the front desk!
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Bernice and Mary Anne - What an
amazing job on the rummage sale and
the Gala!
Continued...
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Steve you keep the Gym floor looking
fabulous!
Catherine Nicoll & Willow volunteered
their services for our Remembrance day
service! Thank you for sharing your gifts!
Anne Marshall gives so much to ensure
our choir is exceptional - and her dedication to Accidental Drama Club, another
exceptional club.
Sheila Harper wants to thank all the quilters for her fabulous quilt!
What a wonderful Remembrance Day service—Thank you!
The Remembrance Day service was spectacular and so special for those of us who
grew up in this area!
Ray and Lenora Pinkoski will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary
on December 29th!
Great Performance Accidental Drama
Elaine - Amazing drama performance,
without hearing aids - you are amazing!
Gentlemen of November
November Birthday Party
This month’s Birthday Party featured
“Sentimental Journey” Betty and
Gilles entertained us with a great
selection of music!
President Eric Solash was on hand to
present Marg Gangl with her
lifetime Membership!
The cake as always was spectacular
and a great afternoon was enjoyed
by all of our guests!
Milestones & Celebrations
November Landmark Birthdays
November Ladies!
Marg Gangl
Emily Westwood
Esther Orescan
Connie Fischer
Brenda Schmidt
Lynn Pettitt
Donna Lidgett
Ken Schmidt
Sylvia Nelles
Barbara Read
Dona Clifford
Marina Chrapko
Helen Skirrow
Ken Hadlington
Gerti Alexander
Elsie Hill
Esther Kim
Ilene Yeandle
Pat Schafer
Birthday Party Prize winners: Door
Prizes winners - Vesta Elliott and
Steve Bennett. Dinner Certificates
were won by Pat Donahue and
Mahary Gregory.
New
Lifetime
Member
Marg
Gangl
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SEESA presents: The Ambassador’s Wives by Stewart Lemoine
November 13, 14, 15, 2015
Thanks to:
The Accidental Drama Club—Congratulations, very well done!
Anne Marshall.
Supporting drama positions, much gets done behind the scenes.
The Fundraising Committee, consistent support.
The Decorating Committee - As always, the Christmas decorations are stunning.
Volunteer Guest Chefs: Tom Sipos and Wesley Golembioski—The food was
exceptionally delicious!
Audrey Stewart—Harp music was heavenly. Robert Lang, you were a great MC.
15 Kitchen Volunteer posts, 55 other Volunteer positions– Many hands, still lots of
work.
A few people worked more than 1 shift, some even all three days!
Other non-member volunteers Included:
The Pathfinders who served appetizers and worked in the coat check. Thanks Elaun
for organizing this.
Students from Mount Carmel Bible School who helped with the Friday Set Up. Kudos
to Sherr for making this connection.
Nicholas Nicholson (Celeste’s Son), & Michelle Vriens (Kim’s sister)
The staff volunteered 56 Hours of time.
380 Guests—Without you there’d be no show!
The Winners Were:
50/50:
Door Prize:
Audrey Ellis
Peter Kossowon
Barbara North
Leslie Laiden
Jim Nicholson
Phyllis Krucik
Volunteer Door Prize: Elsa-Marie Frazer
Drama Club Door Prize: Ron Cutting
Thanks to Frank Vanderbleek of Royal Lepage for the $25 Tim Horton card
Door Prizes
2 Gala Ticket Raffle Winner: Heidi Schlak
Eric & Val Solash donated a ticket & 1 was bought with the proceeds from
raffle. We entered the names of all people who worked the Rummage Sale and
made a draw. Gerry Zaucher won the tickets but was unable to attend. A
second name was drawn and winner was Audrey Ellis.
Look for financial information about the drama weekend in the next newsletter.
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Generous Auction Sponsors:
SEESA Quilters
Keith Kasha
Dr. Jason Ng
The Capowskis
servus Capilano
Camrose Resort Casino
Tom Shearer of Royal
LePage
Frank Vanderbleek of Royal
LaPage
Crowe Brothers
Waterloo Ford
Barb and Randy Mandryk
Edmonton Motors
Fifth Avenue
MLA Schmidt
Venture Law
Sam Marshall
Gordon & Lee Block
Liquor Depot Capilano
Schmidt Realty
Noel & Rosemarie
Constantin
YMCA of Edmonton
CASA Massage
Lindy Crowe
Paush Shoes
Centennial Foods
Bartle and Gibson
Barb and Ernie’s Restaurant
Moxies
Singing Christmas Tree
SEESA Crafters
Bernice Pedden
TD Canada Trust
Pricilla Ramer
Don Evans
Peter Sorel
Judy Ashton
SEESA Melody Singers
Royal Bank
Accidental Drama Club
Thanks to these donors the 3 day auction netted $2975.
There are two auction items which will be
sold at the November dinner. They are:
2 Framed Photographs by Sam Marshall &
Table of 8 at Friday SEESA Christmas Dinner
including Bottle of Wine and First Table Served
Make your bids at front desk.
Before the Gala we had $3250 towards the risers,
considering this $2975, and $152 in 50/50, we still need
$5623. The total goal for the project started at $52,000.
90% there!
We are still working on calculating the revenue after expenses
for the actual Gala. See next month for final results.
The Show Must Go On
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LET'S GO!! OUT
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Alberta Aviation Museum
Bus departs: 10:30 am
Return time: Approx
2:30 pm
Cost: $48 members or
$58 non-members includes: lunch, guided tour of museum,
and bus transportation.
Deadline to register: Wednesday,
January 13 at 4:00 pm. Please pay at
SEESA front desk.
Come to the Alberta Aviation Museum
and experience a guided tour with
knowledgeable volunteer and learn how
many different planes helped shape the
Gateway to the North! You will get the
chance to view over 30 different aircraft as well as sit in the F 86 Sabre,
and Beech 18.
Lunch: Upon arrival at the museum.
You'll sit amidst the aircraft as you
enjoy your catered lunch.
Set Lunch menu: Chicken noodle soup,
Half Cheesy Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwich,
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Sauce;
Choose one: Earl Grey Tea/Coffee/Coke
(No substitutions permitted). Gratuities
are included.
Donations to the Museum will gladly be
accepted that day should you wish to
make one.
NOTE: Please dress warmly as the
temperature in the hangar can be cooler
that what you are used to.
Jo-Ann Moloney,
Coordinator
780-475-1465
(Mon-Thurs only please)
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December 2015 Volunteer Voice
November & December
Monthly Draw Winners:
Betty Demers (Wed. Lite
Supper) & Pat Chobater
(Breakfast); Robert Burns
(Wed. Lite Supper) &
Silvia Malfanti. Thank you
for fobbing volunteer time.
need to be done for it to run
well, and participants are
expected to lend a hand, as
needed, to set up an extra
table, move a few chairs,
wipe up a water spill, etc.
Time spent lending a hand is
not recorded on MySeniorCenter.
Thanks Set Up Helpers!
It was great to have Young
Life students help us with set
up for Remembrance Day
and Mount Carmel Bible
School students help us set
up for the Gala (an especially
tight turn around time for Gala!)
Food Services
Welcome Bridgett O’Neill and All activities have designated Sherr Wadson
Charlotte Smith, new faces volunteers with specific extra Coordinator of Volunteers
in the kitchen.
responsibilities who are
(ultimately) accountable to
What’s the Diff between
administration. Only the
the leaves are
lending a helping hand and designated volunteers record
many, the root is one.
volunteering?
their hours on
Every SEESA activity
William Butler Yeats
MySeniorCenter.
inherently has things that
Though
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Did you know?
Even more value for your
Membership Dollar!
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Many Canadians are lured by
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What to Look For
You cannot win money or a
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yourself, or someone else has entered it on
your behalf. You cannot be chosen as a
random winner if you don't have an entry.
Many lottery scams try to trick you into providing your banking and personal details to claim
your prize. You should not have to pay any fee
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Don't be fooled by claims that the offer is legal
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you send to a scammer. And if you have
provided other personal details, your identity
could be misused too.
A fake prize scam will tell you that you have
won a prize or a contest. You may receive a
phone call, an email, a text message or see a
pop-up screen on your computer. There are
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and even if you do receive a prize, it may not
be what was promised to you.
The scammers make their money by making
you pay fees or taxes, call their premium rate
phone numbers or send premium text
messages to claim your prize. These premium
rate calls can be very expensive, and the
scammers will try to keep you on the line for a
long time or ask you to call a different premium
rate number.
SEESA has signed on to the City of
Edmonton “Corporate Wellness Program”
Your SEESA membership entitles you to
either:
 15% off a Multiple admission pass or
 20% off an Annual or Continuous Monthly
Membership at any City of Edmonton
Recreation and Leisure Centre
Simply show the cashier your SEESA
Membership card to take advantage of the
savings.
More information contact the city: 311 or
311@edmonton.ca
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Thanks to all you wonderful
volunteers, SEESA staff too!!! Many
hands make little work, this year we
had 153 volunteers to help with the
Rummage Sale. Once again we had
record- breaking sales and an
unbelievable amount of donations.
The revenue goes towards the
operation of this organization.
Much appreciated. I wouldn’t miss
this sale; we have so much fun and
the results are so gratifying.
Mary Anne
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If you see a 617 Area code...
SEESA
Automated
Message
With the MySeniorCenter system we
have a wonderful tool at our disposal to
cut down the time needed to contact
members when an activity is cancelled. It
is an automated message system we
have affectionately named “Sam”. We
can program it to send detailed messages
to our members by telephone. The
message is an automated voice and
each message will begin with “This is
Sam—the SEESA Automated Message
System” Since MySeniorCenter is based
in Boston the number on call display
comes up as a 1-617 area code, not our
regular SEESA phone number. Do not be
alarmed when you see it. The message
will always repeat and we will record our
phone number at the conclusion of the
message.
The feature is part of the
MySeniorCenter system. Your part is to
remember to swipe your fob each and
every time you attend a club, class,
monthly dinner or event. It is so easy to
contact the members who had “fobbed”
in for classes, but we have to personally
call many, many members who don’t use
the system and that takes up time.
Another reminder: SEESA does not
cancel any program. It is up to the
instructor or Activity Liaison to cancel a
class due to illness or weather. ‘Tis the
season for both so you may get a call
from Sam.
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7 STEPS TO A SMOOTHER MOVE FOR SENIORS
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Saturday mornings Dec 5, 12 & 19 from
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Wilson as they teach you how to hand
felt a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Christmas
stocking. Early bird price $80 if you sign
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Thank you to all that attended our 10th annual Remembrance Day Celebration.
We welcomed 200 members and guests and 77 Sparks, Brownies and Guides.
Weren’t they the best? The sound of their shoes marching along is magical.
Everyone who marches should have flashing shoes, amazing to watch! Thanks
to Elaun for coordinating the Helen Burns District Girl Guides. Oh, and we really
like the wreath of Brownie hands.
The Melody Singers just keep getting better, just when we thought it wasn’t possible. They sang ‘O Canada’ and 5 other pieces. Such gifted people. We are so
proud to have a choir of this calibre to call our own. Be sure and see them at
the Christmas dinners.
Thanks to SEESA Creative Writers Johanna Wishart, Lois Gangl, and Majorie
Zelent for sharing wartime stories with us. I am so grateful to people who
document their experiences for future generations. The service did our Veterans
proud starting with Ken Saik’s reading of In Flanders Fields. Our own Reverend
Vern Wishart gave us the Act of Remembrance and
prayer. Guests to our centre, Catherine Nicol, Piper, and Willow Dew, Horn Player are the icing on the cake for a traditional tribute. Very inspiring and much
appreciated.
Thanks Lois Gangl and Anne Marshall for keeping me on schedule and lining
up all the acts. I don’t think I could do it without you. Many volunteers including some people from Young Life who helped with set up.
On a personal note; on Tuesday I attended the No Stone Left Alone at
Northern Lights Cemetery where my father rests in the Field of Honour. One of
their main objectives is to educate and engage the next generation in remembrance. School children go to the cemetery with the plan of laying a poppy on
every military grave. I was moved to tears. I feel it is a genius project and
would encourage you all to attend next year. Thanks to the SEESA members
who go earlier in the month and sort the many poppies which the students use
to lay at the headstones. The No Stone Left Alone society, supported by Waterloo Ford donated to our silent auction as a result. We have developed a
mutually valuable relationship. A million thanks to our military who serve and
protect so that we can live the good life here in Canada.
Let’s never take it for granted.
Peace on Earth. Goodwill to People.
Mary Anne Jaedicke
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2015 TAX CLINICS
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Tax clinics will be held here at SEESA in the
evening on Thursdays, March 10 & 24;
Wednesday March 16 and
Tuesday, March 29.
Appointments are 25 minutes each for one
return. Couples wishing to do their taxes
together need to book two consecutive
appointments.
Tax clinics are a community service
designed to assist low-income Albertans
complete their annual personal tax returns.
This service is only open to those
individuals whose total incomes fall into the
following earnings categories and can be
substantiated through official tax information
slips:
 With no dependent $30,000 or less
 With dependents $50,000 or less
All interest income, investment income (US
or Canadian), etc., is considered as income
and is subject to the income guidelines.
Those individuals who have selfemployment income, rental income or real
estate holdings are not eligible for free income tax return preparation, regardless of
the amount of income. Also, we are unable
to complete returns for clients who have
passed away, as these returns are too time
consuming to be completed in the time
allotted.
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Declutter. Holistically.
There’s More To It
Than ‘Just Do It’…
Your Emotions Are
Treasures Too.
Appointments are on a first come first
served basis and range from 6 pm to 8:35
pm. Contact the SEESA front desk to
reserve your appointment.
Volunteers from the Chartered Professional
Accountants of Alberta take time out of the
busiest season of their year to offer this
service.
With Lynn Fraser, Coach & Mentor. Licensed, Police
Screened.
Services: Declutter together with you in your home
Coordinate donation, sale & disposal of items you no
longer want
Pre-move preparation
Lynn’s self-care tools respect you and your special
memories.
Benefits: More joy, More time for the people & things
you love; Prevent falls; Improved focus & energy.
Lynn 780-465-9893
lafconsulting@shaw.ca
Contact Lynn for your no-fee consultation.
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A HELPING HAND SERVICES
Bordeaux River Cruise AND Ireland Land Tour
France River Cruise departs March 25, 2016
Ireland bus tour starts April 1, 2016
Join Jo-Ann on this fabulous
combo
Home and Personal Care
*Companionship *Setting up a Daily Routine
*Menu Planning *Grocery Shopping
*Cooking Healthy Meals of Your Choice
*Cleaning *Yard and Garden Maintenance
*Transportation and Accompaniment to
Appointments
*Trustworthy Bookkeeping, Banking and Bill Paying
*Organizing small or large spaces
*Downsizing & Purging
*Organize Moving to a Smaller Living Space
*Move In / Move Out Assistance with Landlords
*Packing *Unpacking
Moving Companies and Utility Companies
*Taking Items to Charity or Recycling
*Travel Planning, Packing and Airport tasks
*Home and Pet Sitting
Give us a call for a free consultation
We are here to lend A HELPING HAND!
Lori Butz, Owner
Jo-Ann Moloney ACC MCC
Travel Professionals International
780-475-1465
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TRAVEL PRESENTATION -Steamboat cruise,
Weds, November 4th, 1:00pm SEESA
Escorted 7 night plus Nashville, Memphis &
New Orleans. March 1-16th,
RSVP required:
Jo-Ann Moloney ACC MCC
Travel Professionals International
Arranging travel since 1984
780-475-1465
780-974-8176
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Safeway Stamps!!
Really can’t use another glass in your
life?? Have you been “stamp shamed”
because you are not collecting the
Spiegelau stamps at Safeway? We
can help you out!! Collect your stamps
and bring them to SEESA—and we will
buy new glasses for
the Bar!
Just drop them and
the front desk we
will take care of the
rest!
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C.A.R.E. Circle
Confidentiality Active Listening
Respect Explore
Have you experienced a
loss in your life?
Do you need a
compassionate audience?
Kim
Join CARE Circle on the 1st
and 3rd Mondays in the
Library at 1 pm
Mary Anne Jaedicke – Life Celebrant
Certified, Personable, Creative, Resourceful
Specializing in End of Life Celebrations
Your Way:
Spiritual–Agnostic – Humanistic
Intimate – Family & Friends –
Public
Anywhere - Anytime
If you want to join us but aren’t
quite ready please contact
Celeste 780 468 1985
780 441 5927
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Paid Advertisement
Garlic Bread with Parmesan
and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ring in the
New Year!
Sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan give a
flavour lift to garlic bread. If using packaged sun-dried tomatoes, cover with boiling
water and let stand for 10 minutes or until
pliable; and dry on a paper towel.
At SEESA!
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1/3 c butter—softened
1/4 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c finely chopped sun dried tomatoes
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large loaf of French Bread
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In a bowl blend together butter, Parmesan,
tomatoes, parsley and garlic. Cut bread into 3/4 inch slices. Spread butter mixture
on one side of each slice. Reassemble slices into loaf shape: wrap tightly in foil.
Place on grill over medium heat or in 350F
oven, turning occasionally, for about 20
minutes or until heated through. Makes
about 24 slices
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Dinner and
Dance
Tuesday
December 31st
2015
Tickets $50
Cocktails 6pm
Supper 7pm
Dance 8:30pm
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Valentine Dinner & Dance
The Perfect Gift for
your someone who
has everything!
Tickets $35.00
Deadline 12pm Feb 9th
Tickets on Sale
December 1st
Cocktails 5:00 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm
Dance 7:30 pm
With the Romantics
Ukrainian Christmas
Re-gift Exchange
PR Plumbing &
January 7 at 12 noon
Heating
Come for lunch and stay for Re-gift
Exchange!
or…
Come for Re-gift Exchange and stay
for lunch!
or…
Come for the Re-gift Exchange!
For all your home, plumbing &
heating needs.
30 Years of Experience
SEESA approved Vendor
Join in the fun!
24 hour service
Bring your re-wrapped priceless (no
value to you) re-Gift and take home your
new priceless (no value to someone
else!) gift!
(…you never know,
you may take home
something that really
is priceless!)
For all of your
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plumbing and
heating needs
call Phil
780 999 9186
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Sunday
Monday
December
Turkey Supper
December 10th &
11th 5:30pm
Featuring the
Melody Singers
6
7 Care
Circle
1pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
Valentine
Dance tixs
on sale
Fundraising
meeting
11:00 am
Giving
Tuesday!!
Dinner tixs
on Sale
Fifth Ave
Collection
cafeteria
10:30-1pm
8 Board
Meeting
9
14
15
10
16 Lite
Supper -
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22
Circle 1pm NYE Dinner
Ticket
Deadline
Noon
21Care
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Office Closed
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Friday
4
Saturday
5
WECAN
Crib
Payment Tournament
Deadline
1pm
Cookie
Exchange
2 pm
Jam 7pm
Birthday
Party
2:30 pm
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3
Lite
No Christmas
Group Lunches this Week
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Thursday
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11
12
Meeting
9:30am
Monthly
Dinner
5:30pm
Christmas
Dinner
5:30pm
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We Can
Order in!
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Jam 7pm
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Closed at
Noon
30
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8:30-4:30 No
food Service
8:30-12
No food
Service
NYE Dinner &
Dance
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Winter Class
Registration
begins 9:15
am
Office Closed