705.673.6227 I www.theparksidecentre.ca Winter hours Monday 8:30 - 8:00 Tuesday 8:30 - 8:00 Wednesday 8:30 - 8:00 Thursday 8:30 - 8:00 Friday 8:30 - 4:30 Saturday 8:30 - 4:30 Sunday 10:00 - 4:30 Did you Know... As a member of the ParkSide you have free access to: · Health Programs · Fall Prevention · Urban Poling & more! and... · Facility discounts on rental and catering services · Reduced fees on programs at the ParkSide · An opportunity to meet new people Go to www.theparksidecentre.ca for activity videos join us on and share articles March 2019 Tickets $5.00 each The Ontario Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505. Know your limit, play within it.
As a member of the ParkSide you have free access to:
· Health Programs· Fall Prevention · Urban Poling & more!
and...
· Facility discounts on rental and catering services
· Reduced fees on programs at the ParkSide
· An opportunity to meet new people
Go to
www.theparksidecentre.ca
for activity videos
join us on
and share articles
March 2019
Tickets $5.00 each
The Ontario Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505.
Know your limit, play within it.
financial donations, the Centre continues to provide new and exciting opportunities. Get active. Get involved.
Membership
Memberships are $45.00 for one year from date of purchase. That is eighty-seven cents a week. This small, but important contribution assists in the operation of the Centre.
Other benefits of membership:
- The opportunity to meet new people, keep in touch with old friends, learn a new hobby or teach a class.
- Access to drop in activities, workshops and use of the games room.
- Reduced fees for programs at the ParkSide
- Discounts on facility rentals and catering services
- Transportation service
For more information, visit our website www.theparksidecentre.ca or call: 705.673.6227
As a member of ParkSide you have access to:
Health Programs
Fall Prevention Program, Soul, Mind and Body Well-Being, Yoga and Urban Poling
Craft Activities
Traditional Rug Hooking, Swedish Embroidery, Carving and Stained Glass
General Interest Activities
Memoir Writing Club, Chess Club, Billiards, Card Games and Creative Writing
PLUS reduced fees for many other programs / activities. All this and more for only $45 a full year! Join today!
Get Active!
Through the support of the community by way of membership participation, volunteers and
Senior Community Association
Membership in the S.C.A. is free to all Senior Groups in the community. For more information, please contact John Richer at 705-673-6227.
Walden Seniors Citizen & Pensioners Club President 705-692-5591
W.H.E.O. Club
Marie Briscoe 705-566-6138
Hilltop 76 Hilltop Seniors Wood ShopKeith King 566-1514
Hilltop 76 Seniors Big BandColleen O’Reilly 705-682-2559
Université du troisième âge de Sudbury Claude Hurtubise 705-670-1404
Capreol Seniors Club 240D. J. Degagne 705-858-1164
CARP - Sudbury ChapterHugh Kruzel 705-618-9510
Caruso Golden Age ClubHarold Huhtannen 705-522-8114
Club Accueil Age d’Or AzildaMichel Leclair 705-983-2992
Club Age d’Or de la Vallée Inc.Jeannine Blais
Club Amical du Nouveau Sudbury Francoise Geseron 705-566-2113
One Eleven Seniors Citizens Centre Inc.Susan Levesque 705-675-5303 x202
Club 50 de Rayside BalfourOliva Roy 705-855-6839
Club Senior St-Jean de BrébeufClaudette Fongemy 705-673-6365
Club Ste-Anne-Des-PinsAnne Venne 705-523-2797
Club Joie De VivreGerry Berthelot 705-560-4216
Coniston Senior & Golden Age ClubDiane Talevi 705-694-4520
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Quick Fun Facts
- The city of employs 49 part-time crossing guards to keep school children and walkers alike safe while crossing
- There are over 330 freshwater lakes in the Greater Sudbury area
- Sudbury is home to a really, really big nickel; it’s over 30 ft in diameter and located at Dynamic Earth Sudbury (over 5,000 of tunnels)
- The Sudbury Basin is a sight to behold being incredibly deep and over 27km long
- The city’s history is rooted in mining, with one of the largest mining areas in Canada present
- Sudbury has the largest Francophone population in Ontario
- Home to the Sudbury Super-stack, Sudbury has the
Greater Sudbury
tallest chimney in the northern hemisphere. The Superstack is the second-tallest building in Canada following the CN Tower in Toronto.
Greater Sudbury is the largest city in Northern Ontario. The city has a population of 165,175 and covers an area of 3,627 sq. km.
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Pets
While they were growing up my two older daughters never had a pet. Do I sound mean? Not so! I had a very legitimate reason for no pets in our household. One of the children was very allergic to fur and feathers and many other things too. Her father and I were secretly quite happy about this as neither one of us actually wanted to have any animals in our house. It was enough effort to care for two little girls we felt besides having to worry about a dog or cat's needs. Whenever we decided to go on a trip we never had to concern ourselves about dog kennels or leaving enough food for the cat.
One night, quite late, our younger daughter became very ill necessitating us taking her to see a doctor near midnight. We called the doctor on call who agreed to meet us at the Clinic. After examining her he decided that she was fine and told us to take her home. His exact comment was, “Little children are like puppies, they need lots of love and affection!” I was furious! My reply, ”My children get lots of love and affection!”
I dressed her quickly and we rushed out of that clinic to drive home. I sat up with her the rest of the night. The next morning, I called our family physician who also listened to her chest and admitted her to hospital immediately. This was less than 10 hours later. She was there for 10 days. The love and affection that childless doctor lavished on his dogs was no comparison in my mind to the nurturing I daily gave to my children.
Later this backfired on me. I had always wanted to have a fur coat. When the time came that I was actually preparing to purchase one, I brought my daughters to Levine's Ladies' Wear. When my younger daughter came within 10 feet of the rack of coats she immediately she began to sneeze and cough. The decision was made for me. I never bought one.
Later we were fortunate to have a third daughter. She just loved animals! “Please, please Mommy can I have a pet?” I had her Dad (not me!) explain to her why this could not happen in our house. We finally agreed to her having a tiny baby turtle. That satisfied her for a little while but she soon
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got bored with it, no surprise to us. This was a very active child and a turtle was just not enough. I'm not sure how she got around us but we agreed to a fluffy white rabbit with the instructions that it would always remain in its cage outside. One day she went to check on it after school and the rabbit was gone! Where to search? Unfortunately, that rabbit got cold and had climbed under the hood onto the motor of our car where it was warm. You can guess the rest. No more rabbit!
After her older sisters had left the nest we acceded to her request for a hamster. Off to the pet store we went. It took her a long time but finally she chose a cute one. We purchased a cage, food, a wheel for it to run on because these little creatures need exercise of course. In the car on the way home to Lively, didn't that hamster chew through the cardboard box from the pet store and get loose in the car. Stop the car! All three of us were on our hands and knees searching for that darn little hamster. Dad was not happy! Because of its colour it blended in with the upholstery and it took us a while to find it. Once at home she was instructed to put the little animal in its cage fastening it securely. Hamsters are nocturnal and it ran on that wheel all night long while we tried to sleep. I can still hear it!
Today, that daughter has two cats and a beautiful Burmese Mountain Dog - the size of a small pony. But hey, it's not my problem and Max is quite docile and friendly. However, with those huge paws of his if he steps on your foot, it hurts.
By Erna Fex
Sudbury Rising Stars
Would you like ‘Free Entertainment’ for your group? This is to let you know that the Sudbury Rising Stars troupe, are a performing group of Seniors, who present skits, plays and songs relating to health issues. We are available for winter and spring performances. For more information and bookings (book early to reserve your time) contact Pat at 705-524-0424 or the ParkSide at 705-673-6227.
“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
- Thomas A. Edison
“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
- Mark Twain
“If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything.”
- Gordon A. Eadi
Food for ThoughtHeard of moringa? If not, you soon will. This strange sound-ing leaf powder supplement is one of the latest superfoods to gain the limelight - and for good reason. Moringa boasts a powerhouse of free-radical-fighting, anti-inflammatory, and healing compounds that benefit your heart, head, skin, and more.
Moringa, a nutrient-packed plant found in India, is also known as the “miracle tree.” With antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties, it has been used for generations to treat skin, digestive and heart conditions, to name a few and it possesses more antioxidants than other superfoods like acai and green tea.
Want to learn more about moringa’s benefits? Here’s your quick guide to what moringa can bring to your plate and how to best use this powerful little plant.
Treats and prevents diabetes: Moringa leaf is a useful natural supplement for treating and preventing diabetes and may even reverse type 1 and 2 diabetes in studies with rats.
Lowers inflammation: Moringa is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and helps soothe chronic inflammation in your body by suppressing inflammatory enzymes.
Keeps skin clear: and its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties can also help clear skin problems such as acne or blackheads.
Treats low-iron anemia: Moringa is an ideal iron supplement and perfect for vegetarians who may need help hitting their iron and protein intake.
Protects your kidneys and liver: Certain compounds present in moringa help to protect your kidney and liver against toxins or drug exposure.
Defends against cognitive decline: Another benefit of moringa’s high antioxidant content is its ability to protect your brain tissue against neurodegeneration
and damage.
Moringa powder: In western countries, moringa leaves are dried and ground, sold as a powder or capsules. You can add moringa powder to your smoothies or soups, or use it as a tea. It has a a mild asparagus-like flavor.
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An old guy walks into a bar and the bartender asks for ID. “You’ve got to be kidding,” he said. “I’m almost 60 years old.” The bartender apologized, but said he had to see the license. The guy showed his ID, then paid and told the bartender to keep the change. “The tip’s for carding me,” he said. The bartender put the change in the tip cup. “Thanks,” he said. “Works every time.”
Bob, aged 92, and Mary, aged 89, were excited about their decision to get married. While out for a stroll to discuss the wedding, they passed a drug store. Bob suggested they go in.
Bob asked to speak to the pharmacist. He explained they’re about to get married, and
asked, "Do you sell heart medication?" "Of course we do," the pharmacist replied. "Medicine for rheumatism?" "Definitely," he said. "How about Viagra?" "Of course." Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, jaundice?" "Yes, the works." What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antacids?" "Absolutely." "Do you sell wheelchairs and walkers?" "All speeds and sizes." "Good," Bob said to the pharmacist. "We’d like to register for our wedding gifts here, please.
From Readers Digest
Plan Your Next Event at the ParkSide Did You Know...
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The ParkSide Eatery Monthly Menu - March
Monday 25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27
Monday 4 Tuesday 5 Wednesday 6
Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13
Monday 18 Tuesday 19 Wednesday 20
Monday 25
Breakfast. Bacon or sausage and 2 eggs. Toast, home fries, slice of tomato and coffee or tea. $7.00
Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27
Breakfast. Bacon or sausage and 2 eggs. Toast, home fries, slice of tomato and coffee or tea. $7.00
Breakfast. Bacon or sausage and 2 eggs. Toast, home fries, slice of tomato and coffee or tea. $7.00
Breakfast. Bacon or sausage and 2 eggs. Toast, home fries, slice of tomato and coffee or tea. $7.00
Breakfast. Bacon or sausage and 2 eggs. Toast, home fries, slice of tomato and coffee or tea. $7.00
Pancakes and Sausage, coffee or tea. $7.00
Hot Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes and Veggies, coffee or tea. $7.50
Pastrami on Rye with a pickle, coffee or tea. $6.75
Greek Salad with Chicken, coffee or tea. $7.50
Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato on a Panini Bun, coffee or tea. $7.00
French Toast with Ham, coffee or tea. $7.00
Western Sandwich with a pickle, coffee or tea. $6.75
Irish Gospel $8.00
Bake Sale
Chicken Lettuce Tomato Toasted on a Panini and a Pickle, coffee or tea. $6.75
Gospel and Folk Music.
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Homemade soups and fresh sandwiches daily - home
made desserts. NEW! Bake Sale on the last
Wednesdays of the month. Homemade Squares,
Loaves, Pies and Tarts. Open 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
from 11:00 to 1:30 PM. Specials include coffee or tea.
Thursday 28 Friday 1
Thursday 7 Friday 8
Thursday 14 Friday 15
Thursday 21 Friday 22
Pasta Day. Meals will vary. Spaghetti with meatballs or linguini with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread with all meals. $7.50
Pasta Day. Meals will vary. Spaghetti with meatballs or linguini with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread with all meals. $7.50
Hot Lunch $8.00
Soup, Sandwich, Song and Live EntertainmentIncludes salad and dessert. $8.00
Thursday 28 Friday 29
Pasta Day. Meals will vary. Spaghetti with meatballs or linguini with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread with all meals. $7.50
Pasta Day. Meals will vary. Spaghetti with meatballs or linguini with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread with all meals. $7.50
Pasta Day. Meals will vary. Spaghetti with meatballs or linguini with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread with all meals. $7.50
St. Patrick’s Day. $12.00
Soup, Sandwich, Song and Live EntertainmentIncludes salad and dessert. $8.00
Soup, Sandwich, Song and Live EntertainmentIncludes salad and dessert. $8.00
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List of entertainers is tentative and may change without notice. Luncheons & entertainment are all Inclusive. Lunch includes tea or coffee.
ParkSide Centre Fridays & Other Specials - no tax
Reserve your table for our lunch and entertainment on Fridays from 11:00 to 1:30
Fri. March 29, 11-1:30. HILLYBILLY RAMBLERS. Here they are back again at ParkSide. Do not miss this special entertainment.
Bring your friends and have a soup, sandwich, salad tea or coffee and dessert. Win spot and door prizes. $8
Fri. March 1, 11-1:30. CLAUDE LECUYER. Claude played here in July for the Calgary Stampede Party and is back with all the #1 hits. Win door & spot prizes and enjoy one of the best luncheon venues in town. All inclusive luncheon, soup sandwich, salad, tea or coffee and dessert. $8
Fri. March 8, 11-1:30. VICTOR JOHN. Victor is well known and he loves
performing at the ParkSide. It’s the place to be for a special luncheon with
entertainment. Spot & door prizes. $8
Fri. March 22, 11-1:30. NORMAN & FRIENDS. Today Norman wants to see how many young people like to party and have a great
lunch. Win door & spot prizes, what a deal! $8 no tax.
Wed. March 27, 11-1. IRISH GOSPEL SINGALONG. Entertainment by The ParkSide Gang. This band is no stranger to Sudbury and they have many talents. Come down and see for yourself. Enjoy a delicious meal and great music with prizes. $9, no tax. Don’t forget to visit the Bake Sale.
Fri. March 15, 11 1:30. St. Patrick’s Day. Entertainment by IRISH WHISKEYS. Dress in green, come down and enjoy Irish food and great music. Bring your friends, seating is limited. $12.00 no tax.
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Identity theft
Help ensure your identity remains yours alone!
Scammers are always on the lookout to collect or reproduce your personal information to commit fraud. Thieves can make purchases using your accounts, obtain passports, receive government benefits, apply for loans, and more. This could turn your life upside down.
Fraudsters use techniques that range from unsophisticated to elaborate. Offline, they can go through trash bins or steal mail. Online, they can use spyware and viruses, as well as hacking and phishing.
They look for credit card information, bank account details, full name and signature, date of birth, social insurance number, full address, mother's maiden name, online usernames and passwords, driver's licence number, and passport number.
Identity theft is a serious crime!
Tips to protect yourself:
Never provide your personal information over the phone or any media.
Avoid public computers or Wi-Fi hotspots, such as in coffee shops, to access or provide personal information.
Create strong and unique passwords for each of your online accounts.
Use a secure and reputable payment service when buying online - look for a URL starting with "https" and a closed padlock symbol.
Avoid giving out personal information on social media. It can be used along with your pictures to commit fraud.
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Benefits of Pole Walking for Seniors and Older Adults
If you’re like most Canadians, you’re probably not spending enough time being active. Given that, how do you get the most bang for your buck, so to speak, when it
comes to exercise? Nordic pole walking might be just the ticket. It uses roughly 90% of the muscles in your body and has been a fitness staple in Europe for decades. So, what are the benefits of pole walking - and why is it one of the best forms of exercise for seniors and older adults? Read on to find out.
Nordic pole walking - sometimes called Nordic walking, pole walking, or even urban pole walking - turns a simple walk into a full-body workout by incorporating the upper body and core muscles to a much greater degree. Compared to other forms of exercise, pole walking uses up to 60% more muscles and burns up to 900 calories per hour. Compare this to 240 calories per hour for regular walking or 440 calories for an aerobics fitness class, and it’s easy to see why pole walking is such a fantastic workout.
What’s more, it also improves your endurance, heart health, blood flow, strength, and resting metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn while at rest). Many clinical studies have shown the vast benefits of pole walking, especially for
seniors. Pole walking contributes to faster weight loss, healthy weight maintenance, and improved posture, all of which become more challenging in your later years. For people recovering from knee or hip surgery or anyone with balance issues, Nordic pole walking can help you get moving again with the added support of the poles.
If pole walking is such a fantastic exercise for seniors, why is it that most North American’s have never heard of it? Nordic pole walking was developed in Finland in the early 1990s as a way for Nordic (cross-country) skiers to train during the warmer months. It took off as a low-impact form of exercise in Europe in the ensuing decades. It’s now one of the most popular types of exercise for seniors - and others - in Northern Europe. It wasn’t until recently, though, that it started gaining popularity this side of the Atlantic. Why exactly it remains largely unknown isn’t clear, but what is clear is that you should try adding it to your routine. All you need is a set of poles (available from most sporting goods stores or online) and a willingness to try something new. The benefits of pole walking speak for themselves.
By Retire at Home
“Anyone whose goal is 'something higher' must expect someday to suffer vertigo. What is vertigo? Fear of falling? No, Vertigo is something other than fear of falling. It is the voice of the emptiness below us which tempts and lures us, it is the desire to fall, against which, terrified, we defend ourselves.”
Milan Kundera,
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Sudbury
Sudbury was founded in 1893 with its first mayor being Stephen Fournier. The main reason for the founding of Sudbury was the uncovering of a nickel deposit in 1883. During an excavation to clear room for a railway an explosion revealed a huge amount of copper and nickel ore. Mining became the main source of income for the sister after roads were put in place.
The mining company INCO was founded in 1902 and Falconbridge was found in 1928. Sudbury's economy fluctuated with the demand for nickel. Since nickel was in high demand during the great depression Sudbury was one of the fastest recovering cities in the depression. Sudbury's economy also boomed during both world wars because nickel was needed to make artillery shells. The city also supplied nickle to The United States during the Cold War. Sudbury was one of the wealthiest cities in Canada for about a decade. In 1972 the construction of the INCO Superstack released hazardous chemical all over the environment.
Ever since then Vale (recently INCO) has been trying to redevelop the area. In 1978 mining
workers working for Inco went on strike for nine months which badly damaged Sudbury's economy. This what caused Sudbury to start spreading into new industries to support the economy. In 2001, Sudbury and the surrounding area was founded as the City of Greater Sudbury.
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Red Cross Transportation Program
If you qualify for the Red Cross Transport-ation Program, your ride to the ParkSide Centre can be subsidized thanks to funds raised by the East Indian Dinner hosted by the Ravi family.
In town price is roughly $5. Communities further away have varying pricing. Call the ParkSide at 705.673.6227 for details.
Place Your Advertising Here!
The ParkSide Centre always has space for advertising in its monthly newsletter. Ad design is free of charge. If you would
like to advertise with us, just call Greg or John at the ParkSide at 705.673.6227
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I Love...
I love to watch the little ones Enjoying winter's snow; They frolic in the midst of it Their faces all aglow. Just watch them as they laugh and shout See how their faces shine! Just watch them play and slide In the newly fallen snow. (Anon)
When I was teaching I taught my small pupils a poem that began;
"The fenceposts wear marshmallow hats All on a winter's day...."
There is much beauty in winter if we choose to see it. The evergreens laden with capes of snow, the sun sparkling on new-fallen snow, skaters gliding on the path on Lake Ramsey or at the Queen's Athletic Field oval, skiers swooping down the hills with smiles on their faces. Children hope for a Snow Day when a blizzard blows so they can enjoy an unexpected holiday to build snowmen and forts, make snow angels in the yard, go tobogganing and sliding.
We at the ParkSide are always looking for volunteers. If you would enjoy helping at the front desk, particularly on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, just call us at 705.673.6227. We also need help in the kitchen and giving tours of the centre.
Walking during a soft snowfall in the evening is a calming and enjoyable experience.
Even though winter is not my favourite season I cannot deny its' attractive qualities. Since I am living in this Northern Ontario climate where winter lasts for numerous months, I have to accept this reality.
Erna de Burger Fex
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Paper Tole
Paper tole involves having two or more copies of the same image (such as a photograph) them cutting out parts of that image working from the largest piece at the bottom and smallest pieces at the top to build up a layered or 3D picture. Cutting is generally done with a knife or other precision cutting tool. Assembly requires patience while the artisan carefully attaches the separate pieces onto the print. An
understanding and knowedge of per- spective is also an important skill. Though there are a number of ways to use paper tole, one of the most popular is to frame the image in a deep wall frame and display it as wall art. Drop in to the ParkSide and learn how it is done
