Seniors News and Views for July
By Medicine Hat News on June 25, 2018.
Volunteer Appreciation Volunteers from across Medicine Hat had a great time at the Community Volunteer Appreciation Event on June 12. Phil Callaway entertained the volunteers with comedy and stories and encouraged them in their volunteering. A special thank you to sponsors who made the event a success: McBride’s Bakery, Medicine Hat Lodge, Shooting Star Events Inc., Medicine Hat College (ABLE Program), Medicine Hat Retirement Villa, and AgeCare Valleyview. Thanks to agencies supplying committee members: City of Medicine Hat, Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society, Medicine Hat Police Service, Canadian Red Cross, Medicine Hat & District Food Bank, Community Foundation, Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Southeast Region. Thank you also to our generous partners who contributed door prizes: Olive Tap, Co-op Liquor Store, Bumbleboo, Mackenzie Drugs, Minuteman Press, Mr E’s Solve-It-Torium, Re-store, Trophy World, YMCA, King Orthodontics, SE Hill Safeway, Downtown DQ, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, Community Housing Foundation, Saamis Immigration, Beryl’s Bloomers, Couture Hair, Sabai, Smoothie Bacon Dogs, TJ’s Pizza, Tim Hortons, MADD, Victim Assistance, Medicine Hat News, Home Hardware, and Luxe Beauty Bar. Thank you volunteers for all you do to make our community a great one! The Bistro at Strathcona Centre Hot Lunch Specials Friday, July 6: Veal Cutlets & Onion Gravy Friday July 13: Baked Salmon Hollandaise The Seniors’ Centre will be closed July 2 in lieu of Canada Day July 1. Meals for Men by Meadowlands Are you a gentleman who lives alone? If so, you are invited to a special event on Wednesday, July 4 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Meadowlands. Attendees will make a meal to enjoy together and four more to take home. This month’s menu is Homemade Burgers, Baked Potatoes and Beans with all the fixings. Cost is $10. Registration required. To register please phone Shantel at 403-529-8368 Thank you to our community partners! Seniors’ Week 2018 concluded with a barbecue at the Bistro. Generous community partners made the day extra special. TD Banks in Medicine Hat donated $3,000 to the SCAC Foundation. These funds will be used towards programming expenses at the Seniors’ Centre. Laverne Noble received the cheque from representatives of TD Banks. Canlin Energy donated $1,000 towards the Meals on Wheels program. Chris Charland of Canlin Energy presented the generous cheque to long-time Meals on Wheels driver John John and Randy Follett (Manager of Community Connections & Support for the City of Medicine Hat). Thank you for your contributions to our programs! Wellness Wednesday Events Activities will resume in September. Enjoy your summer! 23-22
