November brings Remembrance Day and the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign. The Legion strives to pass on the spirit of comradeship to the families and descendants of our ex-service personnel, while raising awareness of veterans’ sacrifices among all Canadians. A major funding source to accomplish this most important work is the Legion’s poppy campaign, which goes towards ensuring our veterans and their dependants are cared for and treated with the respect they deserve. Thanks to the millions of Canadians who wear the Legion’s lapel poppy each November, the little red plant lives on. As does our remembrance for the hundreds of thousands of Canadian service personnel who died in battle.
Parkgate Seniors’ Programs: Parkgate seniors enjoy some of the lowest-cost programming and services on the North Shore. For registration and information for programs and drop-in games, please call the Parkgate front desk at 604-983-6350 and quote the barcode number, or visit myparkgate.com. A $30 annual membership entitles you to discounts on all seniors’ programming, special events and lunches
Free Programs: Mondays, 10 a.m. sing-a-long; Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., craft circle; Fridays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. movies with popcorn and tea/coffee.
Volunteer Opportunities: To volunteer at the Seniors’ Centre call Alison Caldwell Johnson, volunteer co-ordinator, at 604-983-6385 or email [email protected].
Fall Fitness to Live Life Better: Drop in to the Seniors’ Centre or see the Fall Parkgate Peak Newsletter (myparkgate.com) to find all the fitness programs for seniors, including cardiac rehab, badminton, pickleball, chair yoga, circuit training and osteoarthritis.
Heart & Stroke Walking Group: Mondays and Thursdays. An hour’s walk around the community then stay for coffee. Meet at Parkgate at 1 p.m. $10 annual fee. Contact Janet Kemper, co-ordinator, at 604-983-9976.
Keep Well: Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mild exercises followed by blood pressure checks. Sign-in 9:15-9:30 a.m. Drop-in by donation.
iPad Club: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, for members who have taken iPad Level 1 and 2 classes. For information email [email protected].
Drop-in Games: Only $3 with an active membership, includes coffee and baked goods. Come and play bridge, chess, cribbage and Scrabble.
Parkgate Singers: Anyone can join, experienced or not, for fun and friendship while singing. Thursdays, until Nov. 24. from 11 a.m. to noon. $66 member/$71 non-member.
Parkgate Community Kitchen Lunch: (sponsored by Cedar Springs) Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $6/members/$8 non-members/$10 family (one adult and up to two kids); $4 soup or sandwich. Purchase passes at Parkgate front desk. Many meal options to choose from.
My Parkgate Break: A program for caregivers of those living at home with someone who has an early to moderate dementia. Priority is given to east of Seymour residents. Half-day programs on Tuesday and Thursday incorporate mild fitness, social and leisure activities. Transportation, meals, and snacks are provided. Contact Renee Matthee at 604-983-6373 or email [email protected].
Seniors’ Bus Trips: (roundtrip from Parkgate shopping centre) Call Parkgate front desk at 604-983-6350 and use the program registration number.
• Capilano Mall: Stroll, shop and enjoy lunch. Friday, Nov. 24 from 10:30 a.m.to 2 p.m. Member $6/ non-member $8.
• River Rock Casino: Join friends at the casino and stay for lunch (not included in fee), Monday, Nov. 21 from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Member $18/ non-member $22.
Fabulous First Friday: Well, technically this month this social is on the second Friday, Dec. 9, featuring the Fabulous First Friday Band playing easy listening tunes ranging from the Eagles to the Beatles. Coffee/tea and snack included. Register in person or by phone at
604-983-6350. Members $7/non-members $9. ■
