our tax supported Senior Citizens Community Centre at 950 Bank is as active as ever through this holiday time. Because we offer such a range of interesting things to do for people 55 years or older, our regulars are here often.
You are going to see changes to our site. The Board is trying to finalize plans to deal with the Glebe Tower's non-compliance with new Ministry of Health design standards. The deadline is 2006 to become compliant for the 195 Long Term Care beds needed.
Why does the Province insist on this major undertaking? Because we are all growing older and projections indicate we will need all this space for the seniors of tomorrow, perhaps for you.
The current proposal before the Board includes renovations and new construction. Final plans will be announced as soon as approved by the Board. Abbotsford will remain in the middle of the complex and continue to offer in its impressive Victorian mansion all the fun activities that will keep the residents and the elderly of the community nimble.
Our Fall Program guides are now available, free of course, just call 230-5730 or drop by. Classes startSeptember 18, but you must register a week in advance. If you aren't already a member, the fee is $13 for the balance of the year.
The BRIDGE CLUB is always popular, Mondays all day and Friday mornings, and we always welcome new members. For those who have mastered opening bids and responses, BIDDING 2 will cover "over calls" and "takeout doubles".
If you enjoy following Newspaper Bridge columns, MODERN BIDDING SYSTEMS will help you, for it will cover such things as "2 over 1", "Game Force", "inverted raises", "Blackwood Variations" and much more. You can see from all that, that just because our members can no longer run marathons, their minds are as quick as ever, and playing Bridge keeps 'em that way!
If you need to tone your entire body we offer TAI CHI and YOGA, muscle toning with weights and seniors aerobics. Perhaps this is news to you in which case I advise you to visit and look us over, ask for the tour. Maybe a visit around lunchtime, 12 to 1, will enable you to sample our excellent food in the dining room. Linda will serve you with a smile.
Cordially, Gordon.
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