Seniors News and Views for February
By Medicine Hat News on January 28, 2019.
Activities to try Come try these activities Darts for Fun Tuesday afternoons beginning Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Veiner Centre Games Room. Beginners welcome. Playing darts will increase your concentration and decision making skills while having fun. It’s a game that can be played by two people or in teams. The Cornhole Game If you’re looking to try a fun new activity, try the quirkily-named Cornhole Game. Named as such because the bean bags that are thrown used to be filled with dried corn kernels. The object of the game is simple, get your bean bag into the hole. It can be played with two to four players and the rules are as easy as apple pie. Just stand next to your board and try to launch your bag into the opposing board’s hole. If you’re playing with two per team, one player from each team stand together at one board and take turns throwing three bags until they’re out. A bag in the hole is worth three points and any bag on the board is worth one. The first team to 21 wins and throws first next game. The bags cannot touch the ground before landing and must land directly on the board. It doesn’t matter if a bag slides in or if another team knocks their or an opponent’s bag in, it counts for three points. If two players score points in the same manner (ie. Two three-pointers, or two one-pointers) the points cancel each other out that round. So easy, yet so much fun! Come in and play anytime during Drop In hours at the Strathcona Center. See you soon! Wellness Wednesday Events Movie Matinee — Feb. 6 — 12:30 p.m. — “The Old Man and the Gun” Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Rated PG-13 Supportive Counseling Services — Feb. 13 — 9 a.m. to noon Medicine Hat Family Service (MHFS) counseling professionals are pleased to offer in-person consultations on stress management, family issues or health and age-related losses. Call 403-529-8307 to book a free 1 hour appointment, in our newly renovated private office in the Veiner Centre. MHFS counseling professionals will be available on site the second Wednesday of each month. Doing Your Taxes — What’s in it for You? — Feb. 20 — 10 a.m. to noon Join Nicole Frandsen from the Canada Revenue Agency as she discusses: – GST/HST credit – Medical Expenses – Pension Income Splitting – Disability Tax Credit – Home Accessibility Tax Credit and more Nicole will also discuss some of the recent scams and frauds that have been circulating and share tips for how to protect yourself. Call 403-529-8307 to register. DILLS — Conflict Resolution Feb. 27 — 10 a.m. to noon This month’s Dills presentation will focus on conflict resolution strategies with your loved ones and other stakeholders in your life. Participants will learn to recognize what conflict is, ways we respond to conflict, ways to manage and resolving it. This presentation is offered by our friends at Medicine Hat Family Service. See you there. Call 403-529-8307 to register. Meals for Men by Meadowlands Are you a gentleman who lives alone? If so, you are invited to a special event on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Meadowlands. (Note the change in time!) Attendees will make a meal to enjoy together and 4 more to take home. This month’s menu is Pasta Bake. Cost is $10. Registration required. To register please phone Mariah at 403-548-8383. 34-33
