March Newsletter 2018 Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed Saturday Sunday and statutory holidays) 3512-5 Ave NW Highlights: Club Social Events 2018 Winter 2018 Drop-in Activities St. Patricks Day 2 3 4 Move n Mingle 5 Good Food Box Notice to Members Painting Expressive Figures 6 7 10 Please Note: We will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday Members with art hanging in the halls please pick it up in the next week. Volunteer appreciation month is April. We will be doing draws each week with volunteers placing their names in the draw basket as they volunteer for the club. Calgary AB T2N 0V7 403-283-0620 (phone) 403-283-0602 (fax) www.pdnf.org info@pdnf.org ~~~ Peggy Viel (Executive Director) pviel@pdnf.org ~~~ Michael Stellmach (Program Manager) info@pdnf.org To provide a place where seniors 50+ can come together in social, physical and intellectual pursuits in a caring, sharing and friendly environment.
Club Social Events 2018 Prices and entertainment for all events unless indicated will be confirmed closer to the delivery date of the event. March April May June July August September October November 9 Birthday Party 17 - St. Patrick s Day Dinner & Entertainment 13 Birthday Party 25- Volunteer Appreciation Tea 28 Art Show 11 Birthday Party 16 - Annual General Meeting (afternoon event and lunch (free) ) 8 Birthday Party 12 BBQ Luncheon 11 AM 12:30 PM $10.00 Garage Sale June 22& 23 14 - Stampede Event Breakfast (confirmed with PCA) 22 Sandwich and Ice Cream Lunch $7.00 14 Birthday Party 20 Art Show 12 Birthday Party 27 -Oktoberfest Dinner and Entertainment $20.00 9 Birthday Party December 15 Catered Christmas Dinner $30.00
Winter 2018 Drop-In Programs and Services Bridge Tuesdays @ 12:30pm Thursdays @ 7:00pm Saturday @ 1:00pm Euchre Mondays @ 1:30pm Move N Mingle (Service provided by AHS) Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm Board Games Wednesdays @ 1:30pm Mah Jong Thursdays @ 12:30pm Floor Curling Thursdays @ 1:30pm Birthday Party 2nd Friday of the Month @ 2:00pm Book Club 3rd Friday of the Month @ 2:00pm Page 3
Thank You Memory Lane Fashion Show and Tea Volunteers On Feb. 15 approximately 40 people attended our Memory Lane Fashion Show and Tea. We were delighted by the authentic costumes, music, songs and vignettes from the past and the commentary enhancing our understanding of the world of fashion in the last hundred years. A huge thank you to the following volunteers who make events like these possible: Joan Traviss, Mariellen Henriksen, Rose Tenor, Arlene Tarnowski, Claire Charuk, Carol Lacey, Irene Coulter, Marjorie Olafson, and Janet Veenstra. Thanks to Joan Traviss, Mary Birch and the Nifty Fifty staff for their donations of door prizes and to Marion Hinch for the use of her beautiful teacups. St. Patrick s Day Dinner on Sat. March 17 th Cocktails at 5 PM, Dinner at 6PM, Irish Dancing Entertainment at 7:15 $15 per person Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, March 13th If you can help with this event please call me at 403 289 9302 email: dorothy.hlady@shaw.ca
Good Food Box Parkdale Nifty Fifties is a Good Food Box Depot. The Good Food Box (GFB) is a program whereby you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for a very low cost. The GFB operates by buying fresh top quality produce directly from farmers and wholesale clubs. The food is bought in bulk and dropped off at our warehouse. Our volunteers then divide up the produce into portions and put the Good Food Boxes together. The boxes contain the maximum produce possible for the price. We rely on our dedicated depots and volunteers to run the program. Prices: Large Family Box 40 + lbs. of produce $35.00 Family Box 30 + lbs. of produce $30.00 Single/Senior Box 20 + lbs. of produce $25.00 What will you find in your Good Food Box? ~ Apples ~ Bananas ~ Broccoli ~ Carrots ~ Corn ~ Cauliflower ~ Cucumbers ~ Bell Peppers ~ Grapefruit ~ Lettuce ~ Lemons/Limes ~ Onions ~ Oranges ~ Potatoes ~ Tomatoes The selection will vary according to availability and wholesale costs. Each member/family wanting a box of produce is required to come to the PDNF office, fill out an order form and pay the required amount. This must be done every month that a GFB is desired. The boxes can be picked up at the PDNF office as soon as they arrive. The order forms are available at the PDNF office and orders should be in at least 2 weeks prior to delivery date, so we can pre-order for the next delivery. Delivery dates will be posted in our monthly newsletter, as above. We have a member who will deliver the Good Food Box if you are in the south-west area of Calgary. Please let the office know if you are interested in purchasing a Good Food Box and having it delivered.
Floor Curling Thursdays @ 1:30pm Played with the same rules as ice curling, floor curling uses wooden rocks with metal handles (2 lbs.) and shuffleboard wax on a hard floor. Don t be intimidated, this low impact activity can be done from standing or sitting and there are throwing aids so you don t even have to bend! Unlike ice curling there is no sweeping! The floor is laid out like a regular curling rink. No in-turn, no out-turn! Put your fun and competitive hat on and throw some rocks, have some coffee and enjoy a nice time with friends. Board Games Every Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m. Cost : $2.00/Members : $3.00/Non-members Come join our regular group of gamers for some friendly competition and some fun!! Note to All Members Because of illness neither of the staff will be able to set up and take down for classes and activities. The Board of Directors is looking for volunteers to come forward to take on this task. If you are able to volunteer to set up tables, and take them down again once the class or activity is complete, please speak with Peggy and you will be added to the list of members willing to assist. Thank you for your willingness to help.
Foot Clinic Offered by Nida s Foot Care: March 20, April 24 9:00 AM 3:30PM Please book your appointment with Nida 403 921-9077 Cost: $25.00 per visit It is not necessary to be a member of Parkdale Nifty Fifties or to be a Senior to access this. Please bring your own towel Donate Now! Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association Donation Form Please Print: Name: Full Adress: Donation Amount: A charitable receipt will be issued for all donations over $10.00. Please make cheques payable to Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association. Mailing Address 3512 5 Avenue NW Calgary Alberta T2N 0V7. If you wish to come into the office, you can use your credit card to make a donation. You can also donate online by visiting our website and clicking on the Donate Now button. This will take you to the Canada Helps website where you can use your credit card or Interact. You will receive a tax receipt by email from Canada Helps. Tech Consultation If you are having trouble with your tablet, phone or computer. We can help. Bring your device and questions to Michael and he can help. Small problems are free, $15/30minutes. Page 9