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MISSION STATEMENT
"The Centre will be an asset to thecommunity by providing a pleasant place for
recreation, relaxation and companionshipand by encouraging all members to
remain active and socially connected whilemaintaining their physical and mental health"
Gimli New Horizons 55+ Centre Inc,17 North Colonization Rd., Gimli, was
incorporated in 1974 as a not forprofit / charitable organization.
Remember to dial 204 in front of the number.
The 2016-2017 Executive & Directors:ExecutivePresident Jackie Poloski 642-2364Past President VACANT1st Vice Dave MacVicar 642-12132nd Vice Lorraine Crawford 642-9094Secretary Mavis Gerwing 642-8651Treasurer Elaine Einarson 642-9495DirectorsPublicity Ty van Driel 389-6680Building / Maintenance Roy Clarke 642-7145Volunteer Director Rick Hewson 642-4376Sunshine Marion Gale 642-5992Membership Vera Ralke 642-9391Social Committee Val Adrian 793-7279Member At Large William Gale 642-5992Member At Large Garth Gillespie 642-3771Member At Large Cindy Stewart 389-3512
Office Staff:Facility Program Mgr. Jonie Johnson 642-7909
This is the monthly publication of the Gimli NewHorizons 55+ and is available free of charge at
the Centre and in various locations in town.
It’s purpose is to inform members and otherinterested parties of the wide variety of activities
available to all those in the surroundingcommunity age 55 years and over.
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1821Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B0
We may also be reached through ouremail address [email protected],
Our Website:www.gimlinewhorizons.com
or by phone at: 204-642-7909or fax: 204-642-5156
JANUARY2017
ACTIVITIES & CONTACTS
Acrylic PaintingBingoBridge ContractBeginners BridgeBridge DuplicateCanasta (Monday)Canasta (Friday)Carpet BowlingCribbageFit'N'FunFloor Curling (Thursday)Floor Curling (Friday)GolfJam SessionLine Dance (Mon)Line Dance (Thurs)Perogy MakingFibre Arts GroupTai ChiTexas Hold’ EmWood CarvingYogaPetal PushersBallroom DancingCircle DancingMeditationHorizon Shutterbugs
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Lorraine MacVicarEdna LavigneRoman PuzantSharon PeichlRoman PuzantLoni LaugherySharon CarpenterVic SavageGeorge LangloisThe OfficeJim RichardsonMarg FreundDave McNabbPearl JessupMarion HustonRose Marie HessEdna LavigneDenise WenzelPhyllis HolmesVaughan CochraneOfficeLeanne StevensOfficeGail HurakFred BieberRachel BrandeliusJen Heinrichs
642-1213642-5605389-5169642-4492389-5169671-0181642-7462642-7738642-9413642-7909642-4357642-7506642-4736642-4390642-5534642-8678642-5605651-2211642-9054642-7436642-7909641-3920642-7909642-7834389-5985389-5505Email
Activity: Runs From/To: Contact Person: Telephone:
Many Thanks to the Volunteers!OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Please Remember to dial 204 in front of number
Jen’s E-Mail: [email protected]
HILITES
Yearly Membership Fee (Oct. 2016 - Oct. 2017) $20.00 / Person
Message From Our President…
Jackie Poloski
Christmas is over and the long month of Januarybegins. After weeks of preparation, the specialcooking is done and eaten, the months of bakingis devoured, the carefully wrapped gifts rippedopen and hopefully enjoyed. And life is gettingback to normal, whatever normal is.
I had a great Christmas with my family, my kidsand their kids with their girlfriends/boyfriends. Wetraditionally have our big get together onChristmas Eve at my daughters in Matlock, withfireworks, a “steal the gift game”. So much fun!Then I enjoy Christmas morning at my otherdaughters.
I hope you enjoyed gatherings big or small withyour family and friends.
December saw some activities take a break for afew weeks, like floor curling, the art group, TexasHold-em and others. But all will be starting upagain this month.
We are so lucky to have all the activities at ourCentre to keep us active and connected duringthe long winter months and through the year.
Thought for the Month:
Fill your life with adventures, not things.Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
I want to wish the Board and Members,a healthy & happy New Year.
May you enjoy the fellowship, fun and activities atNew Horizons in 2017.
It is hard to believe that it has been 17 years since Y2K.Remember the panic that all the computers were goingto crash. We survived it. Time sure flies. This isanother year for celebration with Canada being 150years old. There will be lots of exciting thingshappening. I for one want to complete a fewcelebratory projects because I am sure I will not seeCanada 200.People are contemplating special Canada 150 quilts andwall hangings and other projects. The shops haveordered in special fabrics to inspire the unique quiltsthat will be made.We are dreaming about all of the projects that we wantto make this year. Believe me; the dreams are alwaysbigger than our ability to complete everything, butdon’t fret, that is what keeps us going, What newtechniques will we learn, what new tools, fabrics, yarn,patterns will be available that we just have to have?Will we live up to all those New Year’s resolutions thatwe make with good intentions. Will we finish all ofthose PHDs (projects half done) prior to starting justanother more interesting, more urgent project? Will wefinally organize (and keep organized) our area wherewe create? Will we be able to keep our crafting budgetunder control?Let us all look forward to another exciting year ofcrafting and creating, of making and retaining friendsand sharing the skills we have.So, if your New Year’s resolution is to make newfriends and expand your area of lifelong learning, besure to pop in one Tuesday and see if the Fibre Artsgroup is going to be your new thing. We hope it will beand you will keep coming back.To all of the current members, this is the beginning ofanother great year.
Good friends are like quilts. They age with you, yetnever lose their warmth.
FIBRE ARTSJanice Skene
FRIDAY CANASTAActivity Leader Sharon Carpenter
We play at 1:00 p.m. Sharp every Friday and the dooris always open to newcomers. We can play 3 or 4 to atable, so there’s lots of room for everyone. Come on
down for some laughs and good times.
MONDAY AFTERNOON CANASTAActivity Leader Sharon Carpenter
Come and join our friendly group. We start ourrandom team selection at 1:00 pm Sharp so come
early, get your coffee, meet and greet until then. Wecontinue playing until 3:30 to 4:00 depending on how
the game is going. See you there.
CONTRACT BRIDGE - Sharon Peichl
Contract Bridge on Fridays will be welcome againin January after all our family festivities are over.Time to settle back into our own routines andenjoy friends in a warm fun place. So come on inand enjoy a game after an excellent lunch! Nopartner needed as we move from table to table.
BEGINNERS BRIDGE - Sharon Peichl
Beginners Bridge will start again on Jan 6 at11:00. Call Sharon at 642-4492 to enquire!
DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Sharon Peichl
Duplicate Bridge on Wednesday afternoons isalways a fine way to work our way around thedealt hands to see how we fare compared to therest! Feel welcome to join in but you do need apartner. If you haven't tried this method of playingBridge, do join in! Call Sharon at 642-4492 if youhave any questions. Do not hesitate - we are afriendly group and welcome newcomers to try thisout!
BEST WISHES TO ALL IN 2017!!
DO YOU PLAY CRIBBAGE?“Do you want to spend an evening alone or would
you rather come out and play Cribbage??”We play each Thursday and start at 7:00 p.m. sharp so
please arrive by 6:45 p.m.We play 8 games and finish at 9:30 p.m.
$3.00 for Members, $5.00 for Non Members.Come join the fun!
CRIBBAGEGeorge Langlois
Bingo at New Horizons 55+Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Another year is gone! -- the attendance has beenawesome -- just makes it all worth while.
Still a few bucks up for grabs! And a BIG THANKYOU to all whom have helped out this past year!
Bingo is still Wednesday , start time 7 p.m.!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
CARD YARD NEWS AND MORE!
TEXAS HOLD ‘EMVaughan Cochrane
At the Christmas break poker is being dominated byAlbert Lamothe. The Christmas tournament was wonby Wayne Mattson, Second Bruce Geske. The springsession begins January 4th. If you are interested inplaying join us any Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Lessonsavailable.
Perogy UpdateEdna Lavigne
Another year has made many people happy -- becausewe make the BEST perogies!
Big thanks to all who came out, and picked up theslack when we were a little short of help!
I have mentioned that I cannot lead this program anylonger, for medical reasons, but I will come out topinch! You can let Jonie know if you are willing tovolunteer, and assistance is always available.
The next perogie session is scheduled for Feb. 7 & 8,
Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!
Telephone: (204) 642-9688, Ext. 7001Fax: (204) 642-8688Toll Free: 1-877-770-7662 (RONA)Email: [email protected] te: www.rona.ca
OPEN 7 DAYSA WEEK
MEMBERSHIPVera Ralke
We ended 2016 with 524 members and 77 of thoseare new!
What a great year!
I changed my password to "incorrect". Sowhenever I forget what it is the computer will say
"Your password is incorrect".
Happy New Year!Lunches start up again Friday, January 6th from11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or until sold out.
Looking forward to serving you!
KITCHEN NEWSSharon Peichl
Acrylic Painting Classes
With Lorraine MacVicar
Painting is on Tuesdaysfrom 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$5.00 / Class, bring your own supplies.New Horizons 55+ Members Only.
Sorry, class sizes are limited so new people shouldcall first.
BALLROOM DANCINGLESSONSGail Hurak
Dance Instructor, Hilites ArticleDebrorah Gaynor-Martens Professional Dance Instructor
The dancing season in December and January isthe highlight of the year.
We were able to practice many of the dances thatwe had learned in our classes. Now, it is time toexplore the Latin genre of dancing with a partner
(ballroom). We will start with salsa for many of youthat are going south for the winter. If you are staying
here, like many of us, salsa is a fun dance.Energetic and peppy like swing, done to Latin music.
The more dances you learn, the more you will beable to use many of the moves that you have
already learned.We begin on Jan. 10.
Notice the 1 PM class will be different because thisis a continuing class from the fall season.
Jan. 10 at 1:00 PM. waltz, fox-trot and swing reviewand student requests - pre-beginners level
Jan. 10 at 7:00 PM. salsa, rumba, cha-cha -beginners and intermediate level
Your Personal Travel
MEDITATIONRachel Brandelius
Relax, Release, Rejuvenate
The benefits of regular meditation can be myriad,including decreased stress, better sleep, increased
heart health, decreased inflammation, increasedlevels of happiness.
Are you new to meditation? We have both new andexperienced meditators in our group. The guidedmeditations we do are a great way to start out. Wealso practice mindfulness meditation, a conscious
discipline in which meditators cultivate attention andawareness with an openhearted and nonjudgmental
attitude.We welcome you to join us on Tuesday evenings for7:00. You can sit on a chair or bring a yoga mat andlie on the floor.
Worrying works! 90% of the things I worryabout never happen.
Greetings! Wishing everyone a Safe & HealthyNew Year.
A marvelous time was had by all at ourChristmas Gala. Thank You to everyone thatcontributed to its success. Madd Dash andDennis Nykoliation (plus a keyboard player!)Have been booked for December 2, 2017. Markyour calendar as we hope to see you there!
The Social Committee will meet on January 3rd
to plan the events for this year.
Thank you for your ideas, they are appreciated.Our first function will be held in February, aValentines celebration. Please check the bulletinboard for further information.
Stay Warm!
SOCIALVal Adrian
HORIZON SHUTTERBUGSJen Heinrichs
New Horizons Shutterbugs took a break in December but will resume regular meetings in the new year, onThursday Jan. 12 and 26 at 2:00PM. Debbie Einarson and Judy MacKinnon are hosting and the theme the groupchoose for the first meeting is winter/holidays. Come see what lovely pictures our group members take and bringsome of your own to share. We love to look at each others' images and talk about all things photography. Get onour email list to hear about meetings, outings and various photography-related events [email protected] .We hope to see you!
“Say Cheese” photograph by Judy MacKinnon “Point of View” photograph by Jim Bell
“Sir, you cannot fish here!”
“Don’t worry, I’m not fishing, I’m just teachingmy worm to swim.”
A duck walks into a bar.
It asks the barkeeper: “Do you have bread?”
Bartender: “No.”
Duck: “Do you have bread?”-
Bartender: “NO!”-
Duck: “Do you…”
Bartender: “LISTEN! I HAVE NO BREAD AND IFYOU ASK ME ONE MORE TIME, I’M GONNA
NAIL YOU TO THAT WALL!!!”
Duck: “Do you have nails?”
Bartender: “NO!”
Duck: “Do you have bread?”
Father buys a lie detector that makes a loudbeep whenever somebody lies around it. The
son comes home in the afternoon. Father askshim, “So, you were at school today, right?”
Son: “Yeah.”
Detector: “Beep.“
Son: “OK, OK, I was in a cinema.”
Detector: “Beep.”
Son: “Alright, I went for a beer with my friends.”
Father: “What?! At your age, I wouldn’t touchalcohol!“
Detector: “Beep.”
Mother laughs: “Ha ha ha, well, he really is yourson!”
Detector: “Beep.”
Doctor, how can I live longer than 100 years?Do you smoke?
No.Do you eat too much?
No.Do you go to bed late?
No.Do you have affairs with promiscuous women?
No.Then why would you want to live more than 100
years?
I read the mass chicken farms pump chickensfull of antibiotics.
Well, that would at least explain why chickensoup is so good when you have a cold.
A guy asks his neighbor in an apartmentbuilding: “Mr Trepper, you live directly above
me and you have the same 2-room apartmentas I do. How many rolls of wallpaper did you
buy when you moved in?
“We got 18 rolls,” answers the neighbor.
Two months later the guy meets his neighboragain and says, “It’s really funny – I put thewallpaper on everywhere and I still had 10
rolls left over.”
Neighbor smiles, “Yeah, so did we.“
A woman caught her husband on the weightscale, sucking in his stomach.
“That won’t help you, Joe, you know?”
“Oh it helps a lot,” says the man, “it’s the onlyway I can see the numbers!”
They say money doesn't bring you happiness.Still, it is better to verify things for yourself.
BonspielFlight 3
Tied
Vic Savage,Jan Kist,Rose &
Russell Fay
BonspielFlight 1
2nd Place
Marg Freund,Janet
Shapkin,Norm Freund
& LindaScowan
BonspielFlight 1
1st Place
RichardEvasiuk,
Don Smith,GeorgieRutter &
Laurie Stirton
BonspielFlight 2
1st Place
Dave &Lorraine
MacVicar,Phyllis &
Ernie Pawluk
BonspielFlight 2
2nd Place
NormCarrothers,Larry Zack,
Joyce Durston& Dennis
Holdsworth
BonspielFlight 3
Tied
Ed Kustra,Jo-Anne
Vigfusson,Nancy
Vigfusson &Al Kist
GrandAggregate
1st Place
Marg & NormFreund, Linda
Scowan &Janet Shapkin
FRIDAY FLOOR CURLINGMarg, Mavis & Vera
We finished off a fun-filled fall season of Friday Floor Curling with a success-ful two-day spiel on Thursday and Friday, December 8-9th following thesnowy arrival of winter. The competition was fierce and the laughter andcamaraderie of the participants was excellent! A special thanks to theLunch Teams, led by Isabelle Peterson on Thursday and Nancy Allen on Fri-
day, for their hard work. Food was excellent. The deserts were to die for - Bread Pudding and Cranberry Christmas Cake!Thanks Lawrence for bringing snacks and treats. Also thanks to all the spares who filled in where needed. You may not real-ize it, but you guys are very important and help make this such a successful activity. We hope everyone had as much fun aswe did.
Congratulations to the Freund Team for winning the Grand Aggregate of the fall session and congratulations to the winnersin the Bonspiel. First Flight 1st - Smith Team 2ⁿd - Freund Team Second Flight 1st - Pawluk Team 2ⁿd - Holdsworth Team Third Flight A Tie between Kist Team and Savage Team.
Your “Dream Team” has been hard at work drawing upteams and schedules for the January - March session which
starts 10:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2017. All skips havebeen called and advised of their team members, phone
numbers and starting time on the 6th.If you are a curler and haven’t yet received a call from your
skip, please phone Marg at 204-642-7506, Mavis at 204-642-8651 or Vera at 204-642-9391 and we can help you.
THURSDAY FLOOR CURLING Fred & Vera Ralke
Come & join us on Thursday, January 5th no laterthan 9:45 am so that we can set up teams and allowsome practice shots for our newcomers.Coffee will be on!
The Seniors Resource Program is looking forpeople to do housecleaning in seniors’ homes inthe Gimli / Winnipeg Beach and surroundingareas. The client provides the cleaning suppliesand will pay the worker directly after each job. Ifyou are interested please call the office at 204-642-7297.
TAI CHIPhyllis Holmes
2017. We hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas &New Years and are ready for the new year.
Our Tai Chi group looks amazing in our new T-shirtsthat we had made up with a design that we had all gottogether and voted on. We are very happy with theend result.
Our beginners are progressing and are almost throughthe first tow parts. Congratulations to them as theyhave been putting in the effort, plus have beenattending even through it has been extremely cold.
BUILD ON THE BASICSIntermediate Exercise Class
@ Gimli New HorizonsThurs, Jan 19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Take your physical activity to the next level andlearn: -Why form & core strength are important -Intermediate body weight exercises -Recommendations for preparing for a 5K walk or jog
Please wear clothing & footwear for physical activity
INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE@ Gimli New Horizons
Thurs, Feb 2 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
-Learn exercises you can do “Anywhere or Anytime” -Hear about the benefits of walking -Leave with resources to help you on your path to wellness
WOOD CARVERSOffice
The wood chippers are back chipping away Fridayafternoons from 1:00 to 4:00. Great past-time, greatgroup of people.
Do not go to the bathroom in a dream.It’s a trap!
JAMMERSPearl Jessup
We play & sing at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. All you needis to be a member and one dollar activity fee everyWednesday.Bring your instrument and voice, the door is alwaysopen to new comers. Come down for some fun anda good time.
Reminder:Gimli New Horizons
General MeetingJanuary 10, 2017
@ 2:00 p.m.
FIT N’ FUN WINTER EDITION
Need a good Fitness Routine?Our sessions are based on low impact aerobics andestablished walking programs. We also do upper
body workouts that are good for the arms, back andneck.
Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesday andSaturday Mornings from 9:30 to 11:00.
Exercise; Tones Muscle
Keeps your joints in good working order Boosts Metabolism
Helps Prevent Osteoporosis Keeps Your Mind Sharp
Work out in a group setting Provides a Youthful Glow
Keep your gluteus maximus looking good
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Summer’s over, we had fun, we indulged, now it’stime to shape-up for Christmas...
Join us & experience the benefits that practicing yoga canprovide. By incorporating mindfulness with movement we canlearn how to move in a way that promotes health rather thanpain. So come join us & learn how you can take care of your
body, mind and spirit.Join our ongoing groups:
Tuesdays at 9:30-10:30 a.m.New Horizons Members $7.00,
Non-members $11.00
NEW Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.This class will include restorative
postures and meditation.New Horizons Members $10.00,
Non-members $14.00
Newcomers are always welcome. Drop in.If you have any questions please contact the instructor
Leanne Stevens at 641-3920 or [email protected].
Namaste ~
YOGALeanne Stevens
HAPPY NEW YEAR!A BIG thanks to Norm Isfjord for his assistance with
erecting the snow fence. And while we’re talkingabout knowledgeable members, does anyone out
there know anything about vinyl siding?We have a few spots requiring repairs.
BUILDING & MAINTENANCERoy Clarke
Write
Starting mid-February,five writing seminars will be
offered byRichard Koreen
on Monday afternoons.
The sessions are limitedto seven participants.
A course pamphlet is available at the office. For moreinformation contact Richard at [email protected]
31 people boarded the bus at 7:50am. Very foggy soour bus driver Lori's husband drove her to Gimli. Oknow we're off. Now we're past Wpg Beach & a fannypack is missing. Searched & searched the bus, nofanny pack. We made the decision to return to Gimli,fog was as thick as pea soup. Fanny pack found inindividual 's van. Yeah now we're on the road again.Only running behind 1/2 hour. The individual would liketo apologize & say thank you to all the people on thebus. Had a nice day traveling, playing bingo, shoppingetc. Now we're at the casino getting our room keys andguess what Dave's room is one floor & Lorraine onanother floor. We saw him smiling the next morning so Iwonder who he spent the night with.Day 2 off to Detroit Lakes shopping. Excellent sales onjackets that several purchased as well as other sales.Back at the casino several met for supper to wishBruce, Dave, Ed, & Lee Birthday greetings.Day 3 loading the bus & playing till 12:30 noon. Now weare heading home. Will be stopping in Thief River aswell as duty free at Emerson.If anyone wishes to join us on future bus trips we will behappy to have you aboard. There are lots of stories tobe told and Bruce & Brenda entertain us all the waythere & back.A wee delay at duty free. The printer broke down to thelittle hut to get the perfume etc but everyone waspatient & came home with their purchases.
TOURSElaine Einarson
CARPET BOWLINGVic Savage
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Carpet Bowling will start up againWednesday, January 11th at 1:00 p.m.See you there!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Fit N’ FunLine DanceCanasta
9:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
YogaTai ChiFibre ArtsAcrylic PaintingBeginners BallroomMeditationBallroom Dancing
9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Fit N’ FunJammersDuplicate BridgeCarpet BowlingTexas Hold ‘EmCircle DanceBingo
9:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Floor CurlingYogaShutterbugs
Cribbage
9:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Floor CurlingTai ChiContract BridgeCanastaWood Carvers
9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Fit N’ Fun 9:30 a.m.
2nd and 4th Thursdays each month
Find New Horizons 55+ at our website: www.gimlinewhorizons.com
HORIZON Hearing . . . . . . . . . For appointment call 1-877-300-7507
• Next scheduled day for Horizon Hearing at New Horizons is: JANUARY 5 & 18
BELTONE Hearing . . . . . . . . . For appointment call 1-800-661-2653
• Next Scheduled day for Beltone at New Horizons is: JANUARY 26
HEARING CLINICS AT NEW HORIZONS;
ACTIVITY PRICES -Most activities at the Centre are: Members $1.00 - Non-members (must be 55+) Add $4.00 to member costSome activities charge more, due to prize money or service fees.Exceptions to these fees are:Yoga - Tuesday -$7.00 for members - Thursday - $10.00 for membersAcrylic Painting - $5.00 per class, please bring your own supplies.Cribbage - $3.00 for membersTexas Hold Em - $2.00 per classTai Chi - $1.00 per class, plus $10.00 once yearly towards special trainers.Ballroom Dance - $7.00/person, per classPhotography (Shutterbugs) - $2.00 per class**Contact names and numbers are on the inside front cover of the newsletter.
