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Welcome to Askennonia's weekly Eblast. It's a good way to keep current on both Askennonia and general community news. This weekly email is also available on our website and our Facebook page. Feel free to forward this email to friends who might benefit from this information.
If you have questions or need to contact us, you may do so on our web site's Contact Us, reply to this email or call 705-526-7609 and leave a message if it's outside our regular hours. Hoping to see you soon at Askennonia, where healthy aging never gets old!
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Back by popular demand
Blair's Awesome Adventures!
Thursdays @ 1 pm sharp
This week, Thursday, July 28, we will meet in
St Marie Among the Hurons parking lot to walk the Tay Trail.
Meeting locations will change every week.
All are welcome!
Some locations may include uneven nature trails, so participants should be able to manage a one-hour walk independently. Please feel free to use a walking stick or cane, bring water, and dress for the weather. If there's inclement weather, watch Facebook to determine whether it's a go! If there is lightning or high winds, it will be called off for sure. All members are welcome.
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WINE AND CHEESE!!! ONLY 25 TICKETS ARE LEFT!!!
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"Where The Crawdads Sing"
Monday, July 25 - meet at Galaxy 3:35 pm.
The movie starts at 3:50 pm
We plan movie nights so that folks can go as a group. We meet at the Galaxy Theatre at an appropriate time, purchase our own tickets and sit as a group.
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Just Call Mary!
The inflation rate accelerates again, reaching a new 39-year high!
With inflation at its highest, many people are experiencing difficulty making ends meet. Askennonia has put in place a number of strategies to assist with the high cost of food, gas and personal items. There are also many other resources that you can access if you are having difficulty with the rising cost of living. We know it's not easy to ask, but these are exceptional times. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us no matter what the concern - call Mary at 705-241-8766.
We don't want you to miss out on programming or the ability to go out and get your groceries. The old saying is sometimes there is "more month than money".
Mary Moreau is our navigator, funded through Simcoe County's Social & Community Investment Fund. Mary is familiar with many programs and has access to discretionary benefits that can make a world of difference. If you'd like to speak with Mary, please call 705-241-8766.
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Circle of Friends for July & August!
Tuesdays @ 1:30 pm
We have a fun-packed July and August for you planned for Circle of Friends! All members are welcome!
'Circle of Friends' invites all members to drop in and meet new people, try new things, and have a place to socialize and enjoy light refreshments. There will be an activity of some kind or a speaker each week.
Would you like to come but can't get here? We have transportation built into the New Horizons for Seniors Grant! If you need transportation or a membership subsidy, please don't hesitate to call Mary Moreau. She will gladly look after you! Call 705-241-8766 to speak with Mary!
This program is funded by New Horizons for Seniors.
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TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
71% SOLD OUT!
St. Jacobs Market & Dinner @ Anna Mae's
Thursday, Oct 6, 2022
Tickets $100
Bus departs parking lot at 9 am
It's a day in Mennonite Country!!! Shop at St. Jacobs Market and stop for a meal on the way home at Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant in Millbank in the heart of the Mennonite country. This is a Bus trip you will not want to miss.
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TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Toronto Zoo
Monday, Sept 12, 2022
Tickets $85
Guest $95
Bus departs parking lot at 9 am
Come and "go wild' with us for the day at Toronto Zoo!! It's Seniors Day. The Zoomobile is free and they have lunch specials at Peacock Cafe (or you can bring your own lunch) In the past, the terrain has been quite manageable for our members, with occasional grades, but on the whole, it's quite accessible.
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SOLD OUT!
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NEW VON SMART EXERCISE CLASS WITH BLAIR Thursdays at 10:30 am.
Blair has taken training so that we can deliver a new VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise Class. Blair deliveres 1 hour of low-impact cardio, stretches and strengthening exercises to improve core strength, balance and flexibility. This is a fairly light exercise session from (or beside) a chair. All members are welcome to attend. This class is at no charge.
If it's your first time, please come 15 minutes early to fill out the VON registration form.
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Arcade & Jory's Covid Vaccination Clinic Update
Arcade and Jory Guardian Pharmacy, downtown Midland continues to offer vaccines - daily right now. They are experiencing higher demand right now due to eligibility opening up so they are asking people to book online at : arcade.medmeapp.ca/schedule . (FYI -for next week pfizer is from 10-1 and Moderna is from 1:30-5)
When the demand drops off in the coming weeks, they will return to walk-in clinics. Arcade and Jory Guardian's Facebook page and automated phone message will always have the most up-to-date information, so you can check there.
You'll need to fill out a consent form, that you can fill out and print HERE to have it ready before attending.
Masks are still mandatory at Askennonia unless you are exercising or eating. We are getting a few people reporting that they tested positive after attending our programs. Covid is here, as it is everywhere. We appreciate your cooperation with our efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy.
COME JOIN NOW!
You will need a current 2022 membership ($40 as of Friday June 24th) and be vaccinated before attending any program. Click HERE to open our 2022 membership form, which you can fill out, print and bring in with your payment ($40 debit, cheque or cash) to register for 2022. Paper copies will be on hand at the reception desk. (Subsidized memberships are available - please see Judy for more information.)
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TECH SUPPORT will return in Sept on Mondays 9:30-10:30 am.
We have Dawn, to help one-on-one with Phones & Tablets and our Tech Support founder, Eric on laptops. If you'd like to attend a learning session, please sign up at reception. Cost $1.
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7 FITNESS CLASSES PER WEEK!
LOCATIONS, CLASS TIMES AND INSTRUCTORS
Bring your fitness cards = $3.50/class!
Come meet HOLLY, SEFI, CHRIS & LAURA! They are our fitness instructors!
Yoga 9 am Monday in Vi Kennedy Room with Chris
Gentle stretching & controlled breathing makes this exercise class relaxing yet stimulating. Bring your mat & water. It's a great way to start your week!
Zumba Toning 10 am Tuesday @ Picnic Pavilion with Holly
It's Zumba, but with a little more emphasis on toning and strengthening your arms, core and glute muscles by incorporating shaker weights that add a bit of resistance and help you to find your rhythm! We have toning sticks, but do bring your own if you have them!
Fun & Fit Circuit Class 9 am Wednesday in Gym with Holly
Holly will warm you up with a little Zumba dance, take you through a variety of fun exercises and cool you off with feel-good stretches and relaxing tunes.
Chair Yoga 9:30 am Wednesday in Vi Kennedy Room with Laura
Enjoy all the benefits of yoga, but without getting onto the floor. No mat is required for chair yoga.
Zumba 9 am Thursday @ Picnic Pavilion with Holly
Our certified Zumba instructor leads this Latin-inspired exercise class. Get in shape, have a blast, and dance your cares away.
Mat Pilates 9 am Friday in Vi Kennedy Room with Sefi
Joseph Pilates defined his exercises as complete coordination of mind, body and spirit by teaching students to improve the quality of movement, focusing on core postural muscles and learning to place the breath correctly. A class for all levels. Pls bring a mat and water.
NEW!!! Tabata Style 10:10 am Friday @ Picnic Pavilion with Holly
This new Tabata-style class will incorporate bursts of high-intensity exercises with periods of rest. It's thought to be an effective tool for cardio and weight management health. Please ensure that your physician would approve of this class before starting a high-intensity program. Please bring a mat and water!
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SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
ALERTS
No Comm Hall week of July 11, 2022
Crossed-out programs will return in the fall.
Pay by cheque, debit or cash for:
2022 membership - $40
Fitness Card - $35 for 10 visits - for fitness & exercise classes.
Gym Card - $30 for 10 visits - for Pickleball, Table Tennis, and Badminton.
Arts Card - $40 for 5 visits - for Acrylic, Watercolour, Card Making.
Ukulele Card - $60 for 10 group lessons - Steve Paskin instructor.
Wye Marsh Card - $10 admin fee to join our Wye Marsh membership 2022
Dollar Drop Programs * - Cost $1 cash at the programs marked above with an asterisk.* Please bring a loonie.
Some Specialty Programs have a flat fee.
Here are a few things we know.
* You will need to be vaccinated to purchase a 2022 membership.
* You must wear a mask unless in a physical exercise class or eating.
* You will need to register at one of our check-in stations before going into any program and pass a screening questionnaire.
* You will need to be a registered member of Askennonia to attend programs. Initially, there will be no Tea/Coffee/Cookie service. If you would like to bring in your own, that would be acceptable.
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OUTDOOR FITNESS, LINEDANCE & TAI CHI THIS WEEK!!
Some of our classes have moved to the Picnic Pavilion. It worked out so well during the "Covid Summers" that we will take the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Our Linedance, Zumba Toning, Zumba, Tai Chi and now TABATA have headed to the Picnic Pavilion. Art classes will decide which weeks they'll paint plein air! Our Circuit will stay in the Gym Wednesdays and our Mon Yoga, Wed Chair Yoga and Fri Mat Pilates will be held in our Vi Kennedy Room.
People will need to be members to attend the outdoor programs and we will hole punch or collect loonies upon arrival. Remember to bring your scan-in card and punch card or loonie. We have a remote check-in station.
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Watch for important messages from us!
We've been using our robocall, robotext and email notification tools on our database to alert members about program location changes or any other important info about your programs. It's great that we often have the option now of coming inside, provided rooms are available!
To avoid confusion about the source of the call, we've had our number show as the caller. If you don't want to pick up the call, we'll leave a message that you should try to listen to for the latest updates.
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Tell your friends!
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JIGSAW PUZZLE LIBRARY
The Jigsaw Puzzle Library is in a cupboard in reception . (Feel free to snoop.) Take a puzzle or leave a puzzle that's "better quality - up to 1000 pieces, with none missing.
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Get it in Shape! I'm talking about "Your Voice"!
As we start to think about getting back to the choir - hopefully Tuesdays from 11-12 at Askennonia this fall - the pipes could probably use a bit of a dust-off and a bit of a stretch. Book your tune-up now!
Offering Summer Deals on Singing Lessons - 4 lessons with a SUMMER DISCOUNT, all within a 2-week span. You will receive recorded vocal warmups, songs for your voice range to get you singing and one on one coaching!
The dates available are Mondays through Fridays - August 15 - 26. Times will be booked ahead!
You may know Victoria Thompson as a performer, a singing teacher, the conductor of the “Just Attitude” choir from Askennonia, the VOX Huronia Community Choir or the First Presbyterian Church choir in Penetang!
Grandkids visiting? Sign them up too! Hope to “hear” from you soon!For info about singing lessons this summer, designed to get you in shape to sing this fall, email me! Email: victoriathompson57@icloud.com .
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Have you met Mary Moreau?
If you would like someone to help with small projects around your home or increase safety by checking those out-of-reach smoke alarm batteries, Mary has helpers willing to get the job done. She also has access to programs that ensure basic needs, such as food and transportation and accessing services that you may not even be aware of. Never hesitate to call Mary if you have questions or think she might be able to help.
Transportation: Community Reach has been providing transportation to the community for many years. If you are in need of a lift to our programs, the grocery store, the doctor or to attend social activities they can help. Mary's referral makes registering easy!
Dental: The Ontario Seniors Dental Program provides free dental to qualifying seniors. You only apply once and the dental card is renewed each year when you file your personal income tax.
Renovations: See the County's Age-Friendly Grant in this eblast. Mary can help with the application. It's an amazing program to help us live in our homes longer!
If you are interested in applying to any of these programs, please give Mary a call at 705-241-8766
Are you experiencing unexpected health, wellness or daily living expense that are impacting your quality of life or ability to manage financially? The Amazing Mary Moreau may be able to help! Discretionary benefits may be available through Askennonia if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for existing programs.
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty please reach out to Mary at 705-241-8766.
The service is free and you don't have to be a member. You can call Mary for yourself or a friend and her services aren't restricted to the areas mentioned above. Mary's here to help!
Mary Moreau, 705-241-8766 communityresourcenavigators@gmail.com
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FREE COVID-19 RAPID TEST KITS AVAILABLE AT ASKENNONIA RECEPTION WITH UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS.
Test kits are supplied through a Chigamik Community Health Centre program. Please only take 1 test kit per family. Each kit has 5 tests inside. We have lots of tests! Here's some current information to consider when testing for Omicron according to Ontario gov't.
“It might take up to four days (after symptoms begin) for your rapid test to be positive. Probably the most important message is if you start to get symptoms, don’t go anywhere. Self-isolate immediately. Don’t believe a negative rapid test right away. Test-takers should avoid eating, drinking, smoking, vaping and chewing gum for at least 30 minutes before collecting samples. As well, people should blow their noses before swabbing their nostrils."
The guide goes on to recommend testers swab both inner cheeks and their lower gums — or, alternatively, the back of their throats and tonsils — before using the same swab to collect a sample from their nose as usual.
It's a good idea to have a test kit handy, especially if you find out that you may have been exposed to the virus. Stay safe and take precautions - enough to make you comfortable. Don't attend if you are feeling sick.
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Beginner & Advanced Lessons (will be on summer hiatus till Sept). but you are welcome to come in and practice if you like.
Beginners are welcome to come jam! Come learn, laugh and sing (masked)! Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
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Watch Clinic returns July 26 9 am -11 am
Dietmar fixes Watches & Clocks.
Dietmar holds a clinic on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 9-11 am. Dietmar charges $5 for a new battery, installed and can fix just about any old (or new) clock or watch. Please check-in at reception on the morning of the clinic.
Dietmar donates proceeds to Askennonia!
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New Wye Marsh Membership Card
Current Askennonia members will require our 2022 WYE MARSH CARD in order to attend the Marsh under our membership program. These $10 cards are available for purchase at reception.
Although our membership entitles us to all the benefits of a regular membership, the Wye Marsh would appreciate it if we visit on weekdays, rather than during busier weekends. This is not mandatory, though.
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NEW PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB with John Steel
The next in-class meeting is Thursday, Aug 18 at 1 pm.
For more information visit HERE (under New Information).
This will be a dollar drop program. Many thanks to John Steel for leading this new group. All members are welcome.
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The next Book Club will be in Sept.
Thank you to Midland Public Library.
Any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Faith Shergold, Community Engagement Coordinator Ph: 705-526-4216 ext. 3305. fshergold@midlandlibrary.com New members are always welcome!
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Outdoor Hikes & Walks with Jack
Walks with Jack on Mon 11 am and Wed 11 am
Meet in the Askennonia parking lot.
Depending on the weather, people walk inside at the Rec Centre or venture out into the community. Some locations may include uneven nature trails or slippery sidewalks, so participants should be steady and able to manage a one-hour walk independently. Please feel free to use a walking stick, poles or cane, bring water and dress for the weather. Good traction is important. If there's inclement weather, watch Facebook to determine whether it's a go! If there's any lightning, high winds, or icy conditions, it will be called off for sure. All welcome.
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Brookside Music Association Presents
Toronto All-Star Big Band
Dinner/Dance/Silent Auction- Friday, Aug. 19th at the Midland Golf & Country Club
A Midland favourite. This group “cooks” with its powerful tributes to the heady hits of the 1930s and ’40s. A youthful and vibrant presentation of big band dance tunes and ballads with lots of brass and shenanigans.
Bar opens at 5 pm, Dinner at 5:30, and Performance at 7 pm, at the Midland Golf & Country Club
Tickets $80 plus HST/sc Reserved Seating
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DO YOU NEED A TABLET?
Do you or someone you know need a tablet to communicate
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have provided 75 tablets to local seniors who otherwise wouldn't have one, thanks to several different granters. We are so happy that we will be able to deliver another 5 tablets thanks to Barb Jones' endowment fund "A Mother's Love", managed by Huronia Community Foundation, along with a very kind personal donation to the Foundation by David Don. We know from the feedback we receive, that these tablets are making a difference in the lives of the recipients by reducing isolation and combatting loneliness. So, thank you Huronia Community Foundation!
These tablets are intended for individuals who live on a limited fixed income. If you or someone you know would like to apply for a tablet, please reply to this email, put TABLET in the subject line and be sure to answer all 8 questions below.
1. Name of applicant:
2. Address:
3. Phone:
4. Email:
5. Are you an Askennonia member? (This is not a prerequisite.)
6. Do you currently have Wifi?
7. In order to serve those with the greatest need, we ask, "Do you currently receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement in addition to Old Age Security".
8. Do you need assistance with setup? (Some may have family or friends who can help.)
CHECK OUT OUR NEW "HOW-TO" VIDEOS
 This series includes excellent, user-friendly short educational videos, covering topics, such as, basic functions of a tablet, email, Facebook & messenger and zoom. You can watch all videos in about 15 minutes or select the one you want to view. To view the videos on our YouTube channel, CLICK HERE
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