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TATTLE TALES Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre 619 Bay Street Sault Ste. Marie, ON Phone: 705-254-6474 September 2016 Hi Folks: I hope you had a wonderful summer!

m. Today is your opportunity to learn all about Seniors Services. Come and participate in a program new to you and have a chance to speak to our instructors.

We would like to extend an invitation to new players to join us, who receive three free visits to become familiar with the snooker program. Play each week Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.

00 per visit. Club 119 Cards will be played every Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Play games of 500, Cribbage, Euchre and Bridge. The cost is $2.00 per person and a Club 119 Membership.

The menu will include soup, choice of sandwich, dessert and coffee/tea. Cost is $6.00 for a full meal. Carpet Bowling will be played every Thursday afternoon starting at 1:30 p.m. Come and play two games each week.

1 TATTLE TALES Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre 619 Bay Street Sault Ste. Marie, ON Phone: September 2016 Hi Folks: I hope you had a wonderful summer! There are many exciting new programs and activities for all to enjoy. Be sure to register early! Be sure to drop in for our Senior Services Open House on Friday, September 30 th between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Today is your opportunity to learn all about Seniors Services. Come and participate in a program new to you and have a chance to speak to our instructors. Tours will be provided; view displays and door prizes to be won! Get Up, Get Out & Get Active! Brooke Dezell Programmer Assistant DAILY ACTIVITIES Snooker is played daily at our Centre. We would like to extend an invitation to new players to join us, who receive three free visits to become familiar with the snooker program. Play each week Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The cost is $7.00 per person/week. Please Note: Closed Monday, October 10 th, Friday, November 11 th. Wii Bowling will be played every Friday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. for a cost of $1.00 per visit. Club 119 Cards will be played every Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Play games of 500, Cribbage, Euchre and Bridge. The cost is $2.00 per person and a Club 119 Membership. A light snack is available. Newcomers welcome! Noon Lunch will be available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the month of September. The menu will include soup, choice of sandwich, dessert and coffee/tea. Cost is $6.00 for a full meal. Carpet Bowling will be played every Thursday afternoon starting at 1:30 p.m. Come and play two games each week. If you are a beginner we will teach you. The cost is $2.00 per visit. Light snack and refreshments available. Fun for all! Pickle Ball will be played every Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per visit. Newcomers welcome! We will teach you the game. Equipment provided. Please Note: Cancelled on September 29 th, October 13 th, 18 th & 20 th. CLUB 119 EVENTS Senior Singers September 6 th to November 22 nd Time: 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: Club Membership Duration: 11 weeks Choir Director: Sonya Masotti Pianist: Mary Madonna & Lorraine Smith If you are interested in joining the choir, drop in to one of their practices on Tuesday mornings. Please Note: Cancelled Tuesday, October 18 th Pot Luck Lunch & Card Party Date: Tuesday, September 20 th Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Cost: A Hot or Cold Food item Gather your friends and join us for a traditional Potluck Lunch. Club 119 Membership On Sale Now! $4.00 includes United Senior Citizen of Ontario Membership Expires August 31, 2017 Bingo will be held on Wednesday, September 14 th and 28 th at 1:30 p.m. Nominal fee for cards. Everyone welcome! Fun Cards will be played every Thursday starting at 2:00 p.m. The cost is $1.00 per visit. If you are a beginner and don t know how to play, we will teach you. Refreshments are available. Shuffleboard, Contract Bridge and Hand & Foot Cards will be played every Friday afternoon. Check the calendar section under regular activities for times.

CRAFTY CORNER Regular Craft Classes Regular Craft Classes such as Open Painting, Knitting, Knifty Knitters, Crochet Club and Swedish Weaving will continue each week. The cost is $1.00 weekly fee.

All items we knit are donated to our local Christmas Cheer depot in December. Yarn is supplied and everyone is welcome! Memory Wire Bracelet Date: Monday, September 12 th Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Cost: $15.

2 CRAFTY CORNER Regular Craft Classes Regular Craft Classes such as Open Painting, Knitting, Knifty Knitters, Crochet Club and Swedish Weaving will continue each week. The cost is $1.00 weekly fee. If you are interested in joining any of these classes drop into the Centre. Newcomers are welcome! Christmas Cheer Program Date: Wednesdays, September 7 th to December 14 th Time: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. We invite all knitters to join our group every Wednesday morning. All items we knit are donated to our local Christmas Cheer depot in December. Yarn is supplied and everyone is welcome! Memory Wire Bracelet Date: Monday, September 12 th Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00 includes kit Instructor: Tiana Pollari Join Tiana as she guides you with making this bracelet. There will be various colour choices to choose from that will please anyone s fashion statement. Traditional Hand Rug Hooking September 13 th and 27 th Time: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost: $5.00 registration fee $2.00 bi-weekly fee plus kit cost Instructor: Betty Currie This is the ultimate craft for recycling wool, cloth and other fabrics. Make your project into a wall hanging, coaster or rug. If you are curious about this course and want to learn more about it, give us a call. Newcomers are welcome! Wanna Bee Quilters September 13 th to December 6 th Time: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost: $2.00 per visit Duration: 13 weeks Join these ladies weekly to learn new quilting projects and patterns. This class is great for the beginner who wants to learn how to quilt. Painting Drawing with Soft Pastels Date: Mondays, September 19 th to October 31 st Time: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. Cost: $63.00 plus supplies Instructor: Taimi Polmaa Using pastels and the step by step approach, you will create colourful drawings of nature, landscape and still life. Please Note: Closed Monday, October 10 th Needlecrafts Crochet Basket Bag Date: Mondays, September 19 th and 26 th Time: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $5.00 plus supplies Duration: 2 weeks Instructor: Tary Trottier View this on display in our front lobby. You much know how to crochet! Photo/Scrap Booking Workshop Date: Tuesday, September 20 th Cost: $15.00 per session Consultant: Lanny Clark Join Lanny for a social day of photo/scrap booking. Cutting tools and pens are supplied. Lanny offers a session of learning at the beginning of each workshop. Please bring your own lunch and don t forget your pictures! Quilting Mystery Quilt Date: Wednesday, September 21 st and Thursday September 22 nd Cost: $10.00 plus supplies Duration: 2 consecutive days Instructor: Teri Major This quilt works well using jelly rolls or strips of material. Basic knowledge of quilting is required. Painting Watercolour with Pen /Ink with Taimi Date: Fridays, September 23 rd to October 28 th Time: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost: $63.00 plus supplies Instructor: Taimi Poldmaa Learn the basics in painting with watercolours, techniques and application. You will learn step by step to create paintings of leaves, flowers, wood, rocks and landscape. Using pen and ink, define the work with line and ink strokes. Quilting Surprise Pinwheel Square Date: Friday, September 23 rd Cost: $7.00 plus supplies Instructor: Marie Anne Parker A great and easy beginner s project. Working with 2 1/2' strips of material this surprise pin wheel square can also be turned into a star square. Moccasin Style Slipper Docorated with Needle Felting September 27 th and October 4 th Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 includes supplies Duration: 2 weeks Instructor: Marion Rahrer Learn to make these comfy moccasin style slippers. Marion will then show you how the added feature of needle felting will help to complete this project. View all crafts on display in our front lobby!

Quilted Spiced Pumpkin Date: Wednesday, September 28 th Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Date: Friday, October 7 th Cost: $12.

the first flakes of winter. Fusible applique experience is an asset for this pattern. This course is an intermediate level quilting class.

When you arrive we will divide up into teams. Fun for all! Newcomers are welcome to join. Please bring your own darts with you. Refreshments are available.

3 Quilted Spiced Pumpkin Date: Wednesday, September 28 th Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Date: Friday, October 7 th Cost: $12.00 plus supplies Duration: 2 days Instructor: Joan Davis Iona Bishop The pumpkins in this cheeky but charming wall hanging will grace your home from the first chilly days of autumn right through to the first flakes of winter. Fusible applique experience is an asset for this pattern. This course is an intermediate level quilting class. ACTIVE LIVING Darts September 6 th to December 13 th Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 per visit For those persons who like to throw darts we invite you to join us each week. When you arrive we will divide up into teams. Fun for all! Newcomers are welcome to join. Please bring your own darts with you. Refreshments are available. Please Note: Darts is cancelled on Tuesday, October 18 th. Stretching & Strengthening with Michelle September 6 th to 27 th Time: 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. September 8 th to 29 th Time: 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Cost: $8.00 per person Duration: 4 weeks Instructor: Michelle Moroz During this class exercise movements will be taught with the aid of a chair. Energy Healing 101 Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 6 th to September 29 th Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $21.00 per person Duration: 4 weeks Instructor: Carla Pierman Deep breathing, light stretching, Yoga and Qigong Tai Chi practices are integrated to help activate the body s natural healing capabilities. Register Early for Classes! Call and visit us on-line at Saultstemarie.ca/Senior Services Open Line Dance September 8 th to December 15 th Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $30.00 per person Instructor: Joan Walls This class is for those who enjoy dancing. Learn new steps and dances each week. Cold refreshments will be available. Please Note: Dancing is cancelled on Thursday, November 24 th. A Beginner s class is required prior to entering into Line Dancing. Beginners Line Dance September 8 th to December 15 th Time: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Cost: $25.00 per person Instructor: Joan Walls This class is designed for those persons who would like to learn how to line dance. Basic steps will be taught. Please Note: Dancing is cancelled on Thursday, November 24 th. Zumba Dance Date: Fridays, September 9 th to October 14 th Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $57.00 per person Instructor: Ildiko Horvath Zumba is a Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning fitness program. Zumba borrows movement patterns from Latin and International dance, but these moves are simple, fun and accessible to everybody. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms like salsa, meringue, cumbia and samba to create a one of a kind experience. Now is the time to join the Zumba craze everyone is talking about! A Form of Tai Chi Date: Mondays & Wednesdays, September 12 th to December 14 th Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 per class Instructor: Donna Komhyr Jan Eskelin Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial arts form that has many variations. It is a set of 108 moves with some repeats of particular movements. It is good for improving balance, strength, endurance, memory and flexibility. This class starts with ½ hour of exercises and practicing some of the movements from the set. Please Note: Closed Monday, October 10 th (Thanksgiving).

Qigong Tai Chi Date: Mondays, September 12 th to October 3 rd Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: $21.

Learn how to relax your body, improve inner energy and help circulate your blood more freely for self-healing. Sit & Fit September 15 th to October 27 th Time: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost: $12.

Please Note: No class October 20 th. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Blood Pressure Clinic Date: Monday, September 12 th Time: 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. Our retired volunteer nurses will be available to take your blood pressure.

4 Qigong Tai Chi Date: Mondays, September 12 th to October 3 rd Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: $21.00 per person Duration: 4 weeks Instructor: Carla Pierman Sitting Qigong promotes proper breathing, motion, healing and relaxation. Learn how to relax your body, improve inner energy and help circulate your blood more freely for self-healing. Sit & Fit September 15 th to October 27 th Time: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost: $12.00 Instructor: Tary Trottier Stay fit and healthy! Join in the fun while you tone, strengthen and work out all while sitting in your chair. This exercise program is suitable for everyone! Please Note: No class October 20 th. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Blood Pressure Clinic Date: Monday, September 12 th Time: 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. Our retired volunteer nurses will be available to take your blood pressure. We Care Home Health Services Diabetic Foot Care Clinics We Care offers advanced and diabetic foot care clinics once per month at the Senior Citizens Drop- In Centre. Please call to make an appointment. The cost of this service is $30.00 per person. The September clinic date is: Tuesday, September 20 th EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Café Connect Date: Wednesday, September 7 th Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Host: Connect Hearing Staying connected to the sounds you love is a great reason to get your hearing checked! Each clinical takes about 15 minutes and is your first step towards better hearing. Your results will be explained clearly by a friendly Hearing Care Professional who will take the time to answer any questions that might come up. Bridge Lessons September 8 th to December 15 th Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 per visit $30.00 payable to instructor for a mandatory book purchase Instructor: Bruce Richmond Join other fellow seniors and learn the basics of bridge. Come with a foursome or come independently. Please Note: Cancelled Thursday, October 20 th. What s Your Why Date: Tuesday, September 13 th Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Katherine MacRae Join us for a free cancer screening awareness workshop. Hear first-person stories from seniors about why they got screened. Learn more about the importance of cancer screening and get information about colon, breast, cervical and prostate cancer prevention. Rediscover your health because you matter to all of us! Meditation & Drumming Date: Wednesdays, September 14 th to October 19 th Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25.00 per person Instructor: Bonnie Baranski The use of Chanting and Drumming in Meditation is an ancient form of self-care and stress release. This class will introduce you to Meditation using the breath as a calming tool, and repetitive sounds and vibrations of Chanting and Drumming. Join this group for a very relaxing morning. Tech Session Date: Wednesdays, September 14 th and 28 th Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bring your tablet or your laptop and have your questions answered by our instructor. You must book a 30 minute session by appointment only! Please call Stay Safe Online Seminar Date: Wednesday, September 21 st Time: 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20.00 per person Instructor: Marcus & Melissa If you are looking to stay informed of how to protect yourself while using computers and tablets while online then this is the class for you! They will discuss safe use, privacy protection and security scams. Have your questions answered by the professions at Tech Tutors Onsite. Natural Body Scrubs & Soaps Date: Monday, September 26 th Time: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $6.00 per person Instructor: Carla Pierman Carla will show you how to make natural body scrubs and soaps with things you already have in your home.

Savvy Seniors Brook Chat & More Date: Tuesday, September 27 th Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A representative from the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library will be hosting a book chat for all seniors.

m. Cost: $13.00 per person Instructor: Linda Zeppa Writing is a great way to allow the stories, thoughts, gifts and gratitude within each of us to flow out. This is not just for writers.

00 includes bowling Menu: Pizza, Salad and Dessert Join us for some Wii Bowling fun followed by a pizza party. Prize awarded for the winning team.

Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District so they can continue to provide much needed services. Come by our front lobby and purchase a coffee, doughnut or other snacks by donation.

5 Savvy Seniors Brook Chat & More Date: Tuesday, September 27 th Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A representative from the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library will be hosting a book chat for all seniors. Seniors are invited to share a favorite book, poem or movie that you have enjoyed. Newcomers are always welcome. Writing about Gifts and Gratitude Date: Thursday, September 29 th Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $13.00 per person Instructor: Linda Zeppa Writing is a great way to allow the stories, thoughts, gifts and gratitude within each of us to flow out. This is not just for writers. No worries about spelling or grammar, just inspiration, fun and adventure. SPECIAL EVENTS Wii Bowling Pizza Party Date: Monday, September 12 th Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $7.00 includes bowling Menu: Pizza, Salad and Dessert Join us for some Wii Bowling fun followed by a pizza party. Prize awarded for the winning team. Annual Alzheimer Coffee Break Make Your Coffee Count Date: Thursday, September 15 th Cost: By Donation The Seniors Drop-In Centre will be a host site on this day to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District so they can continue to provide much needed services. Come by our front lobby and purchase a coffee, doughnut or other snacks by donation. Harvesters Dinner & Dance Date: Monday, September 19 th Time: 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per person Menu: Pasta & Meatballs, Salad and Dessert. Music: Don Discher and The Sundowners Join us for an evening of food, great country music and dancing. Tickets for this event are available in advance only. Hope to see you there! Volunteer Opportunities Available! Sandwich makers, servers, kitchen help, gift wrap, meat pies, instructors and many other opportunities! Please call for more information! MEAT PIE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for volunteers for rolling dough, cooking hamburger, pinching, filling and dough makers. If interested please call us at ! Large Meat Pies being made Monday, September 12 th Sign up now!

Monday, September 5 th CLOSED Closed for Labour Day! SEPTEMBER SPECIALS Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre 705-254-6474 Monday, September 12 th 2:30 p.m. Wii Bowling Pizza Party.

Thursday, September 15 th 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Annual Alzheimer Coffee Break, Make Your Coffee Count.

Please drop by for coffee and a morning snack by donation in support of Alzheimer s Society! See you there! Monday, September 19 th 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Harvesters Dinner & Dance.

Daily Activities September 2016 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10:30 a.m. A Form of Tai Chi 10:30 a.m. Qigoing Tai Chi 1:00 p.m. Swedish Weaving 1:00 p.m. Knitting/Knifty Knitters 1:00 p.m. French Club Cards 7:00 p.

m. Club 119 Cards 2:30 p.m. V.O.N. SMART 5:00 p.m. Pickleball 7:00 p.m. Darts 7:00 p.m. Line Dance 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 10:15 a.m. Open Painting 10:15 a.m. A Form of Tai Chi 10:15 a.m. Meditation/Drumming 10:30 a.

6 Monday, September 5 th CLOSED Closed for Labour Day! SEPTEMBER SPECIALS Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre Monday, September 12 th 2:30 p.m. Wii Bowling Pizza Party. Join us for some Wii bowling fun followed by a pizza party. Prize awarded for the winning team. Menu: Pizza, Salad and Dessert. Cost is $7.00 per person includes bowling. Thursday, September 15 th 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Annual Alzheimer Coffee Break, Make Your Coffee Count. The Seniors Drop-In Centre will be a host site to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District. Please drop by for coffee and a morning snack by donation in support of Alzheimer s Society! See you there! Monday, September 19 th 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Harvesters Dinner & Dance. Menu: Pasta & Meatballs, Salad, Bread and Dessert. Music by Don Discher and The Sundowners! Tickets are $10.00 per person and available now! Must get your tickets in advance. Daily Activities September 2016 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10:30 a.m. A Form of Tai Chi 10:30 a.m. Qigoing Tai Chi 1:00 p.m. Swedish Weaving 1:00 p.m. Knitting/Knifty Knitters 1:00 p.m. French Club Cards 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m. Wood Bee Carvers 10:30 a.m. Wanna Bee Quilters 10:30 a.m. Senior Singers 10:30 a.m. Energy Healing :00 a.m. Stretching and Strengthening 12:30 p.m. Border Squares 1:00 p.m. Club 119 Cards 2:30 p.m. V.O.N. SMART 5:00 p.m. Pickleball 7:00 p.m. Darts 7:00 p.m. Line Dance 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 10:15 a.m. Open Painting 10:15 a.m. A Form of Tai Chi 10:15 a.m. Meditation/Drumming 10:30 a.m. Christmas Cheer 12:00 p.m. Noon Hour Lunch 1:00 p.m. Contract Bridge 1:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Bingo will be held on September 14 th & 28 th at 1:30 p.m. 10:15 a.m. V.O.N. SMART Exercise 10:30 a.m. Energy Healing :30 a.m. Bridge Lessons 12:00 p.m. Noon Hour Lunch 12:30 p.m. Open Line Dance 1:30 p.m. H.A.M.Radio/Computers 1:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m. Stretching & Strengthening 2:00 p.m. Fun Cards 2:45 p.m. Beginners Line Dance 5:00 p.m. Pickle Ball 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 10:15 a.m. Crochet Club 10:30 a.m. Wii Bowling 10:30 a.m. Zumba Dance 12:00 p.m. Noon Hour Lunch 12:45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 1:00 p.m. Contract Bridge 1:30 p.m. Shuffleboard 1:45 p.m. Hand & Foot

TATTLE TALES Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre 619 Bay Street Sault Ste. Marie, ON Phone: January 2018

TATTLE TALES Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre 619 Bay Street Sault Ste. Marie, ON Phone: 705-254-6474 January 2018 Hi Folks: Get Up, Get Out & Get Avtive! Brooke Dezell Recreation Programmer WOW! Another