On Wednesday morning – October 5th we are having an OPEN HOUSE at the PGOSA Table. Those over fifty-five are welcome to drop by, have a cup of coffee or tea, a treat and chat about PGOSA. Bring a friend who is interested in PGOSA and we will tell them about the many opportunities available through PGOSA to get physically active on a weekly basis. Have your PGOSA questions answered, meet some of the Directors, and most importantly, get involved and get active!
Where: Front lobby, Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W Island Hwy When: 9:30 to 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 5
Membership Registration
Registration for new members is now at Oceanside Place Arena in the front lobby, just beside the entrance door. We will be there every Wednesday morning – 9:30 to 11:00 am starting the first Wednesday of October.
Membership Price Drop.
The price of 2022 membership drops to $5.00 as of October 1st. It is valid for the remainder of the calendar year until December 31, 2022.
Watch for the announcement in The Chronicle for the opening of 2023 membership renewals.
One can always join PGOSA using the other two methods – mailing or online. See below!
Online membership application now available here and is always open. Your PGOSA membership card will be emailed to you for you to print and keep in your wallet or save and display on your smartphone. Or have it mailed to you. You can order your PGOSA name badge at the same time.
Mail-in. Download the membership form from our website, fill it in, print it off, sign it, and mail it to us with payment and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Mail to PGOSA, P.O. Box 957, Parksville, V9P 2G9.
Your membership card will be mailed to you in the envelope you provide.
The membership fee for 2022 remains $15 until October 1st .As of that date the fee drops to $5. All memberships expire on December 31 of the membership year.
Use your Membership…..Get involved! Hopefully you didn’t join PGOSA to be a bystander!
First Aid Workshop
PGOSA will be holding a First Aid workshop on Monday, November 7th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm so we can have trained a couple of members for each activity or sport. Many took the workshop a year ago but we are offering it again as some wanted to attend but could not. If you took the course last fall then this is not for you as your certification remains active for three years.
We would like two people from the major activities trained in Emergency First Aid – they would become designated First Aiders if there was an incident/accident while participating in an activity. If interested in taking this excellent workshop, please speak to your Activity manager and he/she will forward your name to Doug Williams. The workshop will be conducted by a First Alert trainer and covers CPR with and without an AED.
No cost as PGOSA will cover registration and a lunch!
Active Aging Week
This first week of October is the annual Active Aging Week sponsored by the RDN Recreation with the goal of getting seniors physically active by providing free opportunities where seniors can drop in and participate in ongoing sessions sponsored by organizations in the Oceanside area. Take advantage of this – pick an activity or two you have been wanting to try and go out and get involved! Your health will thank you for it!
Look for the ads in our local newspaper or listen to the local radio stations to get further details or check it out on the RDN website.
PGOSA General Meeting
Giving everyone advanced notice of the next General Meeting for members – all are invited so mark the date time on your calendars and plan around it!
Wednesday, November 16th – 7:00 pm at The Bradley Centre in Coombs
General Meetings are where the PGOSA Board of Directors conduct their organizational business in public. Members can pose questions or concerns and can comment on business being discussed. If needed Motions from the floor can be made and voted on. Hopefully with lots of advance notice we will get a good turnout of interested members.
Organizations are dynamic, fluid and always changing depending upon their leadership and the wishes of their members. Don’t be a bystander – get Involved and be part of the leadership who leads and guides the organization. New ideas, new blood, new activities are possible but it takes someone with some drive to get things going! Be that person who sparks new activities or takes over for one of our aging leaders!
Curling at Parksville Curling Rink
Curling on PGOSA COED recreational teams will continue this fall, starting on Thursday, October 6 from 11:15 to 1:15 pm at the Parksville Curling Club in Parksville Community Park.
We are full for regular league players but spares always needed. If you are a curler and would like to play a few games, email Jim Powell (trijim@shaw.ca) to get on the spare list.
Regular curlers will receive Team and Schedule information early in the week so they can be prepared for the games on Thursday.
Upcoming Technology Training for Senior Adults - via ZOOM
Friday, October 7 – Manage Photos and Files in Windows 10
Learn how to view, find, and move your files and photos on a Windows computer. Want to re-organize your photos? We will show you how create, or rename folders (and files) and, if desired, transfer some off your computer to a Memory (USB) stick for safekeeping. We’ll also look at devices & services that claim to automatically manage your photos for you.
Friday, October 14 – Making the switch from Windows to Apple Mac OS
So, you have been using Windows PCs for many years, but are now considering jumping over to a Mac. Where to begin? What to do? How do you safely and reliably transfer all your precious data - your files, photos and more - from your existing PC to your shiny new Mac? Join us as we dive into the issues to be considered and steps to be performed before, during and after you switch to a Mac.
Friday, October 21 – Google Maps and Google Earth Google Maps is an online service that provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites worldwide. In addition to conventional road maps, Google Maps offers features like directions, route planning and sharing of map locations with others. Google Earth provides very detailed geographical and other data for viewers on a global scale. Attend this free online workshop to learn more so you can begin to access and use Google Maps and Google Earth with more confidence.
Friday, October 28 – Android Basics and Features
If you have a phone or tablet running on the Android operating system but you’re not confident on how to use it effectively to do things like texting, email or listening to music, this workshop will be helpful to you. Learn the basics of getting the most out of the core functions on your Android phone or tablet and get further information and resources to continue learning more on your own.
View and register for workshops online at www.oblt.ca/calendar or phone 250-947-8258 and leave your contact information.
Indoor Walking Soccer
Location: Arbutus Meadows Cost per Season: $85.00 for 1.5 hours, $75.00 for one hour (22 sessions) Drop-in fee for PGOSA members: $5.00 Days: Tuesday and Thursday, October 4th through to December 15th. Time: 2:00 to 3:30(ish)
Come join this rapidly growing Senior sport (world-wide). it is great for aged out players and those who prefer to play some soccer at a more Relaxed pace but still get a bit of an aerobic workout.
Cost is $85.00 for an 11 week/22 sessions season of one and a half hour sessions; for those who can only play for one hour the cost is reduced to $75.00. (effective October 2022)
No contact (great for co-ed play), no running and no play above the shoulders. This activity is great for a work-out; no experience needed!
Contact Rob Jonas at rjonas13@hotmail.com for inquiries or to arrange to sign up for the fall sessions.
Line Dancing
Join instructor Carol Ross for a fun time of line dancing this fall. All sessions are 14 weeks long. Location: The Bradley Centre Fee: $5 Bradley Centre membership + activity fee of $30. Beginners:
Dates: Starting September 6 Time: 10:30 - noon Experienced Dancers: Dates: Starting September 8 Time: 10:30 - noon
Volleyball
Volleyball is back at the Arrowsmith Agricultural Center! "We are a fun bunch just out for laughs and some exercise." Location: Arrowsmith Agricultural Centre, Combs Starts: Monday, September 12 Days: Monday and Wednesday Time: 7 - 9 pm Fee: drop-in fee $5.
PGOSA Indoor Pickleball for Fall/Winter 2022/2023
Location: Oceanside Elementary School Dates: Wednesday, October 5th, through to December 14th Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $5 per session
Nets and balls provided.
Sign up via Sign Up link provided via email
Note: Beginners Lessons available at RDN Recreation
Contact: Velma Sproul
Cards and other Games
This activity is starting for the fall and winter months at the end of September at the Bradley Center in Coombs. Popular games are Cribbage and Mexican Train (a dominos type game). Other card games are welcome, as is table tennis for anyone wanting some physical exercise. Chess has also been suggested but so far there haven’t been any takers or participants who would like to play. We have lots of space so the various games can spread out and not bother those who need a quieter atmosphere.
Coffee and treats are served so the afternoon becomes an enjoyable social time.
Location: The Studio at the Bradley Center Starts: Wednesday, September 28 Days: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm Fee: $2.00 drop in fee and membership at Bradley Center - $5.00 per year for an annual membership
No advance registration required.
Long time PGOSAn Terry Dyer passed away unexpectedly earlier this week, doing something he was known for – riding his bike! Terry was a cyclist, ball player and curler and had been involved in PGOSA for many years. Our thoughts are with his wife Valerie, also a PGOSA member, and all his family. For more details watch the local paper for his obituary.
Local environmental group is holding its AGM
Our local streamkeepers group, Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES) is having their Annual General Meeting on October 1.
What: MVIHES AGM and “Re-visiting Eelgrass in Parksville/Qualicum: What Can it Tell Us?” Where: Parksville Community Centre, 233 Mills St (behind Starbucks) When: 10:00 am, October 1
Hear about all the things we have accomplished over the past year, from monitoring programs and habitat restoration.
Then stick around to hear speaker Nikki Wright talk about eel grass. https://seachangesociety.com/aboutpg/
Eelgrass is often mistaken for a seaweed, but it is actually a flowering aquatic plant which has evolved to colonize the marine environment. The combination of fresh and salt water, sediment, light and organisms interact to form a unique and biodiverse system. It is estimated that over 80 percent of commercial fish and shellfish species depend on eelgrass habitat at some point in their lifecycle. Eelgrass beds also assist in coastal protection by supplying a physical barrier and reducing coastline erosion.
Oceanside Special Olympics is looking for Volunteers for our upcoming Fall Season
Come join our joyful community for a life-changing experience helping empower people with intellectual disabilities! Special Olympics BC is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Oceanside Special Olympics is looking for Volunteers for our upcoming Fall Season. We specifically need coaches/volunteers for CURLING, SWIMMING, and BOWLING
To find out more please contact: Barbara McLeod
Email: sobcoceanside@gmail.com
Phone: 250-954-7137
GENERATION GAPS AND AGEISM WORKSHOP, The PCC Speakers Series
The GENERATION GAPS AND AGEISM workshop will help participants grasp the various generations present in the community and understand what motivates them and dealing with them on a regular basis. The workshop will also discuss ageism, stereotypes, generations, and provide some examples of dealing with the generation gaps and ageism issues as we continue to infill and grow as a community.
2 Part Workshop Objectives:
History behind generation gaps and ageism
What are Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation ‘Xers, & Generation ‘Yers
Differences between each type of generation and finding common ground
Learn about Ageism and its issues (i.e. Stereotyping, Ageism Terrorism, etc.)
Develop strategies for mastering the age conundrum
Group discussions on generation gaps and ageism
Leave with a workable action plan on dealing with the issue of ageism
Date: October 5th and 12th, 2022, 10am to Noon (coffee/tea and cookies at breaks)
Place: Parksville Community Centre, 223 Mills St, Parksville, Room 109
Admission Fee: $5.00 or by Donation
The list of Friends of PGOSA is growing!
They include restaurants, car maintenance and repair service, computer training, banking, veterinary services, and bicycles (and bike gear).
Remember to show your card. Most offers may not be combined with other coupons or discounts. Check the PGOSA Friends page for terms and conditions.
On Wednesday morning – October 5th we are having an OPEN HOUSE at the PGOSA Table. Those over fifty-five are welcome to drop by, have a cup of coffee or tea, a treat and chat about PGOSA. Bring a friend who is interested in PGOSA and we will tell them about the many opportunities available through PGOSA to get physically active on a weekly basis. Have your PGOSA questions answered, meet some of the Directors, and most importantly, get involved and get active! 
Online membership application now available 
First Aid Workshop
Wednesday, November 16th – 7:00 pm at The 
Curling at Parksville Curling Rink
Upcoming Technology Training for Senior Adults - via ZOOM
Indoor Walking Soccer
No contact (great for co-ed play), no running and no play above the shoulders. This activity is great for a work-out; no experience needed!
Line Dancing
Volleyball
PGOSA Indoor Pickleball for Fall/Winter 2022/2023
Cards and other Games
Local environmental group is holding its AGM
Eelgrass is often mistaken for a seaweed, but it is actually a flowering aquatic plant which has evolved to colonize the marine environment. The combination of fresh and salt water, sediment, light and organisms interact to form a unique and biodiverse system. It is estimated that over 80 percent of commercial fish and shellfish species depend on eelgrass habitat at some point in their lifecycle. Eelgrass beds also assist in coastal protection by supplying a physical barrier and reducing coastline erosion.
Oceanside Special Olympics is looking for Volunteers for our upcoming Fall Season 
