What s Happening at the Scene? Message from Your Program Coordinator

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1 August 2017 Volume 2, Issue 8 What s Happening at the Scene? Message from Your Program Coordinator I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I am well into planning activities for this Fall If you have any program suggestions or ideas you would like me to look into, drop by the office for a coffee and let me know. I will be away from the office the first week of August returning Tuesday, August 8th (just in time for Folklorama). Office hours are: Tuesday 8:00am 4:00pm Wednesday 8:00am 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am 4:00pm Friday 8:00am 4:00pm Phone: ssinc1@mts.net Talk to you soon, Tammi

2 Announcements Tuesday, August 1st Wednesday, August 9th Friday, August 11th Tuesday, August 15th Tuesday, August 15th Wednesday, August 16th Saturday, August 26th Monday, August 28th - 10% Tuesday - Folklorama VIP Tour - Folklorama VIP Tour - Senior Scene General 1:00pm - RMVB Council 7:00pm - Folklorama VIP Tour - Picnic Themed Dinner/Dance - Mamma Mia at Rainbow Stage Fall Supper Saturday, September 30th Our Annual Fall Supper Fundraiser is quickly approaching and we will be looking for people to volunteer in a variety of ways. If you are able to assist in the planning stages, please contact Tammi in the office or speak with any of the Fundraiser Committee members. A planning meeting will be held (date & time to be announced) and a sign up sheet will be posted, indicating areas volunteers are needed. Please be sure to sign up, helping to ensure this year s Fall Supper continues to be a success. Fundraising Committee Members Darlene Bowden Gail Green Gord Kaye Tammi Kelly Julie Jeannotte Ben Sabourin Jack Melville

3 Memberships 2016/2017 Membership Renewals Please see Tammi in the office, or Bev Graham, for your Membership Renewal. Be sure to confirm and update any changes to your contact information. We are also accepting New Memberships!! Refer your friends, family & neighbors who are 55+, to join our club and participate in our many activities, programs and special events. Benefits of Membership include: - Learning new skills; highlighting and sharing existing skills - Remaining active and staying connected to the community - Experiencing positive effects on your social, physical & emotional well-being - Reducing stress & increasing self-esteem - Providing opportunities to make new connections and develop relationships - Participating in programs/events & volunteer opportunities - Attending our general meetings to keep informed & to have some input into the club s operations Additional Benefits include: - 10% Tuesday Senior Discount Program - Reduced pricing for monthly dinner/dances - Reduced pricing for program drop-in fees - Reduced pricing for special events/activities - Reduced pricing for hall rentals Come out & join the fun!!

4 Picnic Themed Dinner/Dance Saturday, August 26th :30pm 6:30pm Tickets: Members: $15.00 Non-members: $20.00 Please contact the office for tickets &/or table reservations. * Remember: Tickets must be picked up no later than Wednesday, August 23rd. Tickets will no longer be available for pick up in the office the night of the dinner/dance. Menu: Veggies & Dip Various Salads - Potatoe, Pasta, Caesar Chicken from Chicken Chef Dessert - Ice Cream Sundae

5 Folklorama Folklorama VIP Tour With our tour dates quickly approaching, here are a few reminders to help make our trip run smoothly. 1. Ensure all payments have been made to the office. 2. Confirm with Tammi which tour date you have been booked on. 3. The bus will be leaving the Senior Scene parking lot at 4:00pm (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure) Week # 1 - Wednesday, August 9th or Friday, August 11th - United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales) - Spain Pavilion - Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion Week # 2 - Wednesday, August 16th - Indo China Pavilion - Romanian Pavilion - Brazil Pavilion Approx. 6:00pm - Approx. 8:15pm - Approx. 9:45pm - 1 st Pavilion includes an appetizer, cultural alcoholic beverage and a guided cultural tour. 2 nd Pavilion includes a meal and domestic alcoholic beverage. 3 rd Pavilion includes dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage. We are scheduled to arrive back at the Senior Scene at approx. 1:00am Get ready to be treated to world class entertainment at the 48th Annual Folklorama Festival!!

6 Rainbow Stage - Mamma Mia Monday, August 28 th Doors Open at 7:00pm Show starts at 8:00pm Bus leaves Senior Scene at 6:00pm Returning at approximately 11:30pm Please see Tammi in the office to confirm your seat. Sing - A - Long Who: Anyone can join in the fun What: An informal group of people who enjoy singing & socializing with friends. Those who play musical instruments are welcome too!! Where: Senior Scene When: Wednesday afternoons Starting Wednesday, August 2 nd 3:00pm 5:00pm

7 Sgt. Wilson s Airforce Show Wednesday, November 7:00pm The good old sentimental music from the 40 s and 50 s. Remember the sound of Glenn Miller, the swing of the Andrews Sisters, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Frankie Laine, Vera Lynn and many others. Wednesday, November 7:00pm at the Senior Scene! Click on the link for a sneak peak Turn on & turn up your speaker volume!!

8 Coming this Fall.. Hermetic Code Tour: Have you ever wondered why the MB Legislative Building has sphinxes on the roof? Do you know the true identity of the Golden Boy? Join Dr. Frank Albo, academic inspiration behind The Hermetic Code, for an unforgettable tour of magic, mystery and architectural wonder. Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th Cost: $50 per person (includes transportation, tour, and a brief stop at Club Regent Casino for dinner & games. Manitoba Coin Collectors Learn more about the Manitoba Coin Collectors Club, & study, acquisition and exhibition of numismatic materials. The Manitoba Coin Club was founded in 1954, and became a Charter Member of the Canadian Numismatic Association in We are one of the oldest coin clubs in Western Canada. Tentatively scheduled for September watch for information poster & sign-up sheets. Karaoke/Open Mic Night Brooke is coming back for another night of music to host our 3rd Karaoke/Open mic night. Join in, whether you play a musical instrument, sing individually or with a group, or just want to come out and watch. Challenge yourself or your friends!! Tentatively scheduled for September watch for information poster. Celebrations Dinner Theatre Matinee - Bewitching Elvis One day, Samantha decides to organize a surprise birthday party for her dear friend Eleanor but she is determined to not use magic. Sam knows that her friend has always been a big fan of Elvis, so she hires an impersonator for the party. However, when Endora drops in unexpectedly and meets the impersonator, she is not very impressed. Tuesday, October 31st Cost: $50 per person (includes transportation, matinee performance, lunch and a brief stop at Club Regent Casino. Watch for information poster & sign-up sheets

9 East Beaches Resource Centre Health Fair & Flu Clinic #3 Ateah Road, Victoria Beach MB. Phone Fax: Resource Coordinators: Janet Curwin Grace Janssen Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am -4:00pm Health Fair Wednesday, September 27th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Just for the Health of it Spa Day We will have a well-rounded agenda with vendors from our local area, who can show us how to live our lives to the fullest, by taking care of ourselves, whether it be footcare, exercise, health or beauty. Watch for all the details in our next newsletter.

10 Bibliotheque Allard Library - Victoria Beach Branch Hours: Wednesday Friday Saturday 10:00am 2:00pm 10:00am 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm #3 Ateah Rd lower level, Senior Scene Phone: (204) victoriabeachbranch@hotmail.com Librarians: Vicki & Randy Where did the time go? Summer is almost at an end, so this is the perfect time to pick up a new book. Come visit the library and browse through our new books. Some new titles you may be interested in are: * 16th Seduction by James Patterson - the 16th book in the Women's Murder Club series * Bitter Season by Tami Hoag - the 6th book in the Kovac/Liska series * The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff * Food, Health and Happiness by Oprah Winfrey Our hours remain the same throughout the year. We are open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. See you soon. Vicki & Randy

11 10% Tuesdays - Tuesday, August 1st 2017 In Partnership with the East Beaches Senior Scene 10% Tuesday Senior Discount is now available at the following locations: Adventurers Tree Service Birchwood Motor Hotel Carol s on Leon Caps International Inc. (for maintenance, service & repairs) Selkirk, MB Christina s Hair Loft Deals for Dollars in Pine Falls, MB Grand Pines Golf Course Hillside Beach Store & Eatery Idle Thyme Restaurant Jonker Plumbing Service Juan More Thing - Grand Marais Lakehouse Treasures Saffies General Store Station House - Grand Marais Traverse Bay Corner Store Tiffanie s Hair Salon VB General Store Whistle Pig Diner - Scanterbury Yronmanz

12 Calendar of Events

13 East Beaches Senior Scene Active Living for Adults 55+ # 3 Ateah Rd, PO Box 115 Victoria Beach, MB R0E 2A0 Phone: (204) ssinc1@mts.net Website: Facebook: