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The Board has worked very hard (and almost full time) as volunteers to serve the membership.

1 March 2019 Highlights of 2018 On February 20th, our Annual General Meeting was held with 48 members in attendance. In addition to approving the budget and hearing reports from various committees, many of the highlights from 2018 were reported. It has been a very eventful year. The Board has worked very hard (and almost full time) as volunteers to serve the membership. Along with countless other volunteers, it was possible to meet an unprecedented number of challenges, including; - managing to completion a $900,000 renovation, - updating our financial accounting systems and adjusting to new computers, - bringing our constitution and bylaws into compliance with new provincial and federal requirements, - maintaining the functioning of many activities through the renovations, - raising massive funds to reduce the debt-load of the renovations, - settling our refugee family, - raising our public image with innovative signage and informative monthly newsletters, - creating a welcoming decor in our addition, Meet our new Board of Directors on Page 6.

2 Centre Information Executive 2019-2020 President Joanne Rykers Past Past-President Charlie Jensen Vice President Chris Kane Treasurer Sylvia Graber Secretary Mary Bittroff Maintenance Ken White

Please indicate to which Director you would like the mail sent.

Cost is $35 (there is no senior s discount for the ferry.) Note there is a $6 admission fee to this event. Cloverdale Race Track and Casino Sun Mar 31 Bus leaves at 7:15am and returns on 5:30 ferry.

Useful Phone Numbers Sechelt Hospital 604-885-2224 Sunshine Coast Community Services 604-885-5881 Senior s Advocate: 877-952-3181 or www.seniorsadvocatebc.

2 2 Centre Information Executive President Joanne Rykers Past Past-President Charlie Jensen Vice President Chris Kane Treasurer Sylvia Graber Secretary Mary Bittroff Maintenance Ken White Directors at Large Margaret Boyd Kit Artus Chris O Brennan Roy Wren Kathy Turner Norma Pruden All directors may be reached by at ssac@dccnet.com. Please indicate to which Director you would like the mail sent. Janitor Cook Rental & Activity Co-ordinator Jim Coffin Emily McPherson Gillian Smith Celebration of Quilts In Powell River Sat Mar 16 Bus leaves 6:55am. Returns on the 3:40 ferry. Cost is $35 (there is no senior s discount for the ferry.) Note there is a $6 admission fee to this event. Cloverdale Race Track and Casino Sun Mar 31 Bus leaves at 7:15am and returns on 5:30 ferry. Cost is $42. (note there is no ferry discount on weekends). Purchase tickets from the office weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. SSAC Membership required. Useful Phone Numbers Sechelt Hospital Sunshine Coast Community Services Senior s Advocate: or Community Information and Help Line 211 Healthlink BC 811 Community Resource Centre Sunshine Coast Transit HandyDART Sechelt Activity Centre Office Hours - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 5604 Trail Avenue, Sechelt, BC PO Box 564, V0N 3A : - Reception / Information Desk : Office Website ssac@dccnet.com The Seashell Echo is published by Laurel Ennis and Gillian Smith and can be found on the Sechelt Activity Centre website This issue of the Seashell Echo has been compiled using Microsoft Office Word 2010 and Microsoft Office Publisher PLEASE RECYCLE! The Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre now has a recycling program in place for the Centre. Please put paper products in the marked blue bins, available in most rooms. Newspapers are recycled in their own blue box at the reception desk.

3 President s Message February has fled away remarkably quickly, as happens when there is a lot going on. I kept finding things piling up, both here at the Centre and personally.

3 3 President s Message February has fled away remarkably quickly, as happens when there is a lot going on. I kept finding things piling up, both here at the Centre and personally. At the Centre we continued to fine tune our operations and clear up the last of the deficiencies of the building project. The dividing curtain in the dining room arrived and was installed and the last of the auditorium floor discrepancies were taken care of. On a personal note I had cataract surgery on my left eye, so was off for a few days. Peggy and I sold our Condo here and are moving off the Coast at the end of April. I did not seek reelection as president as it would not be fair to you and the new Board of Directors. February was one of the coldest months in many years, making our operations problematic. We were closed for two days due to snow and difficulty getting the kitchen staffed. A number of scheduled events were also cancelled or postponed. The Federal Minister for Seniors Hon. Filomena Tassi, together with Pam Goldsmith- Jones our MP visited the Sunshine Coast on Monday February 11 th for meetings with seniors groups. They visited and toured the Centre, and were extremely impressed what we have accomplished. The fund raising continues; the ferry raffle sold out earning a $3, profit, the Name a Chair project is on-going as is the Quilt Raffle. The AGM was held on the 20 th with 48 members signed in, the Annual Reports were presented, and the 2019 Budget approved. The new Board of Directors for 2019 were elected by acclamation and sworn in. I have been blessed as your President with having the unwavering support of all of you and the Board of Directors. With your help we have increased our capacity to serve not only our members but also the community at large. I have every confidence that I am leaving the Centre in good hands and you will continue to thrive. Thank You, Sincerely, Wayne A. (Charlie) Jensen

4 4 Mar Two * Friends! * Tea! * Cookies!

5 5 Pickleball Tournament A fun pickleball tournament was held in February with a round robin.format. so everyone in each group played with everyone else. Congratulations to our winners - Warren McCrimmon and Ed Harker and our runners up - Sue Brown, Brian Clingwall, Mary Pinniger, Ev Harker & John Denham. Thanks to Bert for being the lead organizer of these fun tournaments and everyone who volunteers and comes out in support. Warren, Mary, Ev, John Knife Sharpening Bring in your dull knives and let Leroy sharpen them for you. Warren Mon March 18th 1pm to 2:30pm Cost is $3 per knife. Ed, Sue, Brian

most dedicated in my experience and I thank you all for the privilege of working with you.

6 6 Welcome to our new board! To quote our Board Secretary, Mary Bittroff, I have served on many boards, both public and private, and I feel that our board was probably the best qualified and the most dedicated in my experience and I thank you all for the privilege of working with you. Thank you to departing members of the Board Ron Atkinson & Tess Apedaile for your years of service. Executive Here is our 2019 Board Joanne Rykers President Charlie Jensen Past-President Chris Kane Vice-President Treasurer Sylvia Graber Mary Bittroff Secretary Ken White Maintenance Board Members at Large Kit Artus Margaret Boyd Chris O Brennan Roy Wren Norma Pruden Kathy Turner

$1,000 Ferry Card Raffle Winner 7 Gerhard Seifert, of Robert s Creek, was the winner of the $1,000 BC Ferries Experience Card, at the Valentine s Day raffle draw. I never win anything!

The Ferry Card Raffle tickets sold out because many people stepped up to lend a hand, selling tickets and promoting the project.

7 $1,000 Ferry Card Raffle Winner 7 Gerhard Seifert, of Robert s Creek, was the winner of the $1,000 BC Ferries Experience Card, at the Valentine s Day raffle draw. I never win anything! Gerhard exclaimed happily, as he posed for pictures. That s because you never buy a ticket, he wife joked. Turns out she bought the ticket for him. The Ferry Card Raffle tickets sold out because many people stepped up to lend a hand, selling tickets and promoting the project. Outstanding sales efforts were made by: Judy Rother, who sold 90 tickets, Leagh Gabriel sold 60; Lynn Anderson 50, Barbara Bell 50 and Joan Stevenson 50.. The raffle organizer, Peggy Malcolm, wants to recognize the outstanding contributions of the people who sold large numbers of tickets; the people who manned ticket tables at the Malls: Connie Nordli, Carolyn Breadner, and Beth Jones; and scores of others who sold tickets to friends and neighbours. People voluntarily took posters, by ones and twos, to put up from Gibsons to Pender Harbour. Tony Stroud designed the tickets. Lots of self-proclaiming non-ferry users bought because the SSAC does good work. Clearly it was a group effort that made it such a resounding success. Thank you all!

8 8 March Lunch Menu Weekdays 11:30 to 12:45 Everything is made from scratch! We also serve soup, sandwiches & salads. Desserts may vary. Fri March 1 Fish & Chips Mon March 4 Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy Tue March 5 Chicken Rajah Wed March 6 Roast Beef Thu March 7 Chicken Stir-fry Fri March 8 Fish & Chips Mon March 11 Fish Cakes Tue March 12 Chicken Pot Pie Wed March 13 Roast Pork Thu March 14 Bangers & Mash Fri March 15 Fish & Chips Mon March 18 Meatloaf Tue March 19 Salmon Wed March 20 Chicken Cordon Bleu Thu March 21 Cabbage Rolls Fri March 22 Fish & Chips Mon March 25 Seafood Linguini Tue March 26 Chicken Adobo Wed March 27 Roast Ham Thu March 28 Chicken Quesadillas Fri March 29 Fish & Chips

9 9 Activity Schedule March 2019 ACTIVITY TIME ROOM CHAIR COST MONDAY Qigong Shibashi 10-11am Craft Meryem Durnie $3 Plan 24 Tai Chi 11am-noon Craft & Farish Barry Pruden $3 Bridge Upgrade 12:15-3:30pm Craft & Farish Peggy Malcolm & Chris Kane $3 Carpet Bowling 1-3pm Auditorium Jean Bowden & Shirley Allan $3 Pickleball 3-9pm Auditorium Gill Smith & Bert Carswell $3 Duplicate Bridge 6:30-10:30pm Craft Mike McCarthy $3 TUESDAY Fitness 10-11:10am Auditorium Jacquie Allan $4 Quilting 1-4pm Craft Shirley McCaughtrie $3 Pickleball 12:00-7:00pm Auditorium Gill & Bert $3 Table Tennis 7:00-9:00pm Auditorium Marilyn Heinrich $3 WEDNESDAY Pickleball 7:30 to 9:30am Auditorium Gill & Bert $3 Yoga 10-11:15am Auditorium André Casaubon $5 Computer 1 on 1 4 th W 1pm 2:30 Farish David Marsh & Tony Stroud $3 Pickleball 1:30-7:30pm Auditorium Gill & Bert $3 Genealogy 3 rd W 1-3pm Farish Arlene Harmon $3 THURSDAY Crafts 9:30-11:30am Craft Chris O Brennan N/C * Fitness 10-11:10am Auditorium Jacquie Allan $4 Duplicate Bridge Lessons 9:30am-12pm Farish Judi Wilson $3 Painting 12:30-3pm Craft Valerie Grant $3 Mahjong 1-3pm Farish Alison Speirs $3 Carpet Bowling 1-3pm Auditorium Jean Bowden & Shirley Allan $3 Pickleball 3-9pm Auditorium Gill & Bert $3 FRIDAY Pickleball Social 7:50-9:50am Auditorium Gill & Bert $3 Chair Yoga 10-11am Auditorium André Casaubon $3 Qigong Shibashi 10-11am Craft Barry Pruden/Susan Fletcher $3 Poker 12:00 3:30pm Farish Doug Whitworth $3 Darts 1-3pm Craft Shirley McCaughtrie $3 Pickleball 1:30-7pm Auditorium Gill & Bert $3 Argentine Tango 7:30-9pm Auditorium Alan Barnes $3 SATURDAY Quilting 1 time month 9-3 Lunchroom Judi Wilson $3/$6 Duplicate Bridge 12-4pm Craft Mike McCarthy $3 Scrabble 12:30-3:30pm Farish Jim Wakeford $3 SUNDAY Pickleball 1:30-7pm Auditorium Gill & Bert $3

10 In Memoriam Florence Elizabeth Fielding Dec 15, 1928-Jan 31 2019 Volunteer Opportunity!

Perhaps you d like to be a Travel Ambassador!

on things to do on the Coast. You re seated on stools at the Travel Ambassador s desk onboard.

After a short orientation, you ll be assigned a shift, usually two round-trips once a week. P.S.

Contact Diane at 604-740-0452 Or Leroy at 604-740-0313 or 604-308-0669 Christine at 604-740-0822

She was predeceased by her husband, Howard last March.

10 10 In Memoriam Florence Elizabeth Fielding Dec 15, 1928-Jan Volunteer Opportunity! Like to meet new people? Proud of the Sunshine Coast? Do you have a few hours each week to spare? Perhaps you d like to be a Travel Ambassador! A Travel Ambassador meets travellers on the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale run and gives them the lowdown on things to do on the Coast. You re seated on stools at the Travel Ambassador s desk onboard. You get free parking, free coffee or soft drinks and 50% off your meal. After a short orientation, you ll be assigned a shift, usually two round-trips once a week. P.S. It s fun! Contact Diane at Or Leroy at or Christine at or Florence passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard last March. She led a good life, taking care of her husband and four children. She was blessed with five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many friends. She will be dearly missed. Spring Quilt Raffle Donated by SSAC Quilting Group Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5 Draw Friday, March 15, 2019 All proceeds go to the SSAC Renovation

Our page has Official at the top of the page.

and activities. Please come and like our page and follow us.

Don t forget to save your grocery receipts from IGA and Claytons.

11 11 SSAC has an official Facebook Page! Go on Facebook and search for Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre. Our page has Official at the top of the page. We post daily with fun things, tomorrow s lunch entrée, amusing signs, events, and activities. Please come and like our page and follow us. Save those grocery receipts! Don t forget to save your grocery receipts from IGA and Claytons. These two locally owned stores generously give us a $20 credit note for every $5,000 that our members spend. This helps reduce the cost of food that we purchase for our wonderful lunches. Deal me in! Come play Poker on Fridays between 12 & -3:30pm Farish Room.

12 12 Mahjong! Frozen Entrees Thursdays 1-3 p.m. From Our Chef $6 Farish Room

13 Name a Chair Project Name a chair in the new

your partner Name one for your friend One in memory

with your business name One for your ex so you can

13 13 Name a Chair Project Name a chair in the new lunchroom Name one for yourself Name another for your partner Name one for your friend One in memory of someone special One named for your pet Or one with your business name One for your ex so you can sit on him Maximum 25 characters including spaces SSAC Fundraiser

14 14 Love is in the Air Musical Entertainment by The Yestertones Friday April 12 at 7 p.m. Saturday April 13 at 3 p.m. $20 All proceeds go to the SSAC Doors open 1 hour before showtime

April Old Board. New Board

April Old Board. New Board April 2018 Passing by a huge majority (116/10), the motion to accept the plan for the upcoming renovation was approved by members at the AGM. The new board was introduced and thanks went to the members