The Westerner for June 11, 2012
Posted by David J. Turner
on Jun 11, 2012
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Duane
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Lesley Tabler; Gayle Mabey; Karen McDonald of Rotary Club of Edmonton and guest speaker
RCAC 395 Squadron: Al Holmes reported on the final parade and inspection of about 140 air cadets including their band; our sponsorship gains the greatest return of all our projects as we turn undisciplined youth into future leaders; the squadron won best squadron in northern Alberta for the year. Congratulations to all concerned
Grandview Extended Care Centre: Jerome reminded us of the Tuesday, June 19 concert, starting at 6:30 p m, featuring harpist Terry McDade and some of his family band; please attend and bring guests
Restoration of Fort Edmonton: John Blimke had donation forms for anyone that wanted to support the re-creation of the Windsor Block between the Selkirk Hotel and the Capitol Theatre.
Inner City Rink Project: please attend on June 23, 10:00 a m, to paint the rink boards; this will be in preparation for the preview games for the Canadian 3 on 3 road hockey championship to be held at the Macauley Rink. Location is 96 Street between 107 and 108 Avenues.
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Lesley Tabler; Gayle Mabey; Karen McDonald of Rotary Club of Edmonton and guest speaker
RCAC 395 Squadron: Al Holmes reported on the final parade and inspection of about 140 air cadets including their band; our sponsorship gains the greatest return of all our projects as we turn undisciplined youth into future leaders; the squadron won best squadron in northern Alberta for the year. Congratulations to all concerned
Grandview Extended Care Centre: Jerome reminded us of the Tuesday, June 19 concert, starting at 6:30 p m, featuring harpist Terry McDade and some of his family band; please attend and bring guests
Restoration of Fort Edmonton: John Blimke had donation forms for anyone that wanted to support the re-creation of the Windsor Block between the Selkirk Hotel and the Capitol Theatre.
Inner City Rink Project: please attend on June 23, 10:00 a m, to paint the rink boards; this will be in preparation for the preview games for the Canadian 3 on 3 road hockey championship to be held at the Macauley Rink. Location is 96 Street between 107 and 108 Avenues.
Al Hamilton Golf tournament: sold out; forms to register team golfer names are available from John.
Annual Changeover Dinner Meeting: President Sherry will be passing the gavel to incoming President Rob on Monday, June 25th. Some Paul Harris Fellowships will be awarded that evening.
50/50: Jennifer and Chris matched cards to win $14, congratulations. They donated the moneys back to the pot.
Finemaster: Mike Henry fined people who did not know when Brodeuer played his first playoff game (1992); how old Quick [L A goalie] was when Brodeuer played this game {6}; if you have not donated to Sports Central (provide equipment to children who cannot afford to pay to allow them to be active in sports) [they have a deal with the NHL to go national with the program]; if you are not planning to paint the boards at the Inner City Rink - $1 for each discretion
Charlie Weir: Doug MacDougall advised that Charlie is looking for visitors; he is resident at 9Y at Edmonton General Hospital.
Guest Speaker: Doug MacDougall introduced Karen McDonald who is the director of community relations for SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) and a member of Rotary Club of Edmonton. SAGE's mission is to enhance the quality of life for older persons in Edmonton plus most of northern Alberta. Their main initiative is provision of social services - they do 150,000 individual services per year. In conjunction with Greater Edmonton Foundation they run a shelter to provide relief from senior abuse. It is the second oldest such shelter in Canada. The partnership is an example of how they operate. Most of their endeavours are in conjunction with a partner organization.
They belong to the Seniors in Edmonton Coordinating Council and the Alberta Association of Seniors Centres {a new organization}. In the provision of home services they refer clients/members to reputable organizations that must belong to the Better Business Bureau. This includes snow removal and other home maintenance. They help families obtain guardianship once a senior has got to a stage of life that they need direction in their everyday life. They refer seniors needing accomodation to seniors housing organizations, especially disabled seniors needing specific, suitable housing. Members can attend the campus in the old land titles building west of Edmonton City Hall where they can get instruction on the use of computers and then use the computers on site to maintain their own email accounts. Most services are available to all seniors without membership but some services are reserved for members only. English as a Second Language instruction,tailored for seniors, is available. Life enhancement, through drop in at the centre, is a social interaction venue. SAGE Awards are given annuallly to people over the age of 60 years for recognition of their service to the community.
Frozen meals called SAGE Savories can be purchased by pick up or home delivery. Many have the health check certificate. Profits go back into social services. Seniors in Alberta are now under the Alberta Minister of Health since the last election. Most of the SAGE services can be accessed in St. Albert.
Karen was thanked by Ed.
Annual Changeover Dinner Meeting: President Sherry will be passing the gavel to incoming President Rob on Monday, June 25th. Some Paul Harris Fellowships will be awarded that evening.
50/50: Jennifer and Chris matched cards to win $14, congratulations. They donated the moneys back to the pot.
Finemaster: Mike Henry fined people who did not know when Brodeuer played his first playoff game (1992); how old Quick [L A goalie] was when Brodeuer played this game {6}; if you have not donated to Sports Central (provide equipment to children who cannot afford to pay to allow them to be active in sports) [they have a deal with the NHL to go national with the program]; if you are not planning to paint the boards at the Inner City Rink - $1 for each discretion
Charlie Weir: Doug MacDougall advised that Charlie is looking for visitors; he is resident at 9Y at Edmonton General Hospital.
Guest Speaker: Doug MacDougall introduced Karen McDonald who is the director of community relations for SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) and a member of Rotary Club of Edmonton. SAGE's mission is to enhance the quality of life for older persons in Edmonton plus most of northern Alberta. Their main initiative is provision of social services - they do 150,000 individual services per year. In conjunction with Greater Edmonton Foundation they run a shelter to provide relief from senior abuse. It is the second oldest such shelter in Canada. The partnership is an example of how they operate. Most of their endeavours are in conjunction with a partner organization.
They belong to the Seniors in Edmonton Coordinating Council and the Alberta Association of Seniors Centres {a new organization}. In the provision of home services they refer clients/members to reputable organizations that must belong to the Better Business Bureau. This includes snow removal and other home maintenance. They help families obtain guardianship once a senior has got to a stage of life that they need direction in their everyday life. They refer seniors needing accomodation to seniors housing organizations, especially disabled seniors needing specific, suitable housing. Members can attend the campus in the old land titles building west of Edmonton City Hall where they can get instruction on the use of computers and then use the computers on site to maintain their own email accounts. Most services are available to all seniors without membership but some services are reserved for members only. English as a Second Language instruction,tailored for seniors, is available. Life enhancement, through drop in at the centre, is a social interaction venue. SAGE Awards are given annuallly to people over the age of 60 years for recognition of their service to the community.
Frozen meals called SAGE Savories can be purchased by pick up or home delivery. Many have the health check certificate. Profits go back into social services. Seniors in Alberta are now under the Alberta Minister of Health since the last election. Most of the SAGE services can be accessed in St. Albert.
Karen was thanked by Ed.