2 June 2010

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

Seniors Mission
“We are committed to empowering older adults living in Vancou-
ver’s Westside to promote a vibrant and neighbourly community.”

Staff

Julie Wall 604-736-3588 ext 24

Seniors Coordinator julie@kitshouse.org

Vinyse Barber 604-736-3588 ext 31

Seniors Support Worker vinyse@kitshouse.org

Sandra Petrozzi 604-736-3588 ext 25

Seniors Links Coordinator sandra@kitshouse.org

Barbara Kendall 604-224-4302

Steeves Manor Community steevesmanor@telus.net
Support Workers

Emily Palmer 604-736-3588 ext 27

Volunteer Coordinator emily@kitshouse.org
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Table of Contents
4 Seniors Programs and Activities
5 Out-Trips!
6 Stories and Poems
7 Tuesday Drop-in Schedule
8 Calendar
10 Health Information & Referral Centre
11 Wellness Volunteer Page
12 Health
14 What’s Happening in Vancouver
15 Seniors Peer Support Program
16 Sudoku Puzzle!

Message from Julie

How time flies when you’re having fun! We are almost coming into our summer
months and we have lots of great things in store! Coming up is our Canada
Day Celebration in the Garden — “Anyone for tea,” yes, tea in the garden and
lovely entertainment. A good time to invite your friends, neighbours, and family
to join in the festivities. We will need lots of help so please sign up. Every little
bit helps. In August, we are planning a Multicultural Event representing three
different cultures which promises to be a very exciting event, lots of great food,
entertainment, and arts and crafts. We will be giving out posters and small fly-
ers for you to take into your neighbourhoods and give them out at local places
you visit regularly. If you have any ideas or suggestions on Cultural Activities
for Seniors, please feel free to come and see me,
as we are in the process of planning such activities.
Or, better yet come to the next Seniors Advisory
Committee meeting, the third Tuesday in June, and
share your ideas there. Julie
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Seniors Programs & Activities

Osteofit
Osteofit is an exercise program designed for people with osteopo-
rosis who are at an increased risk for fracture or who already have
had one or more fractures. This program gives people with osteo-
porosis the chance to join in an exercise class that will meet their
fitness needs. It provides a place to meet and socialize with other
people with osteoporosis.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30am to 9:30am
Instructor: Keno Kinoshita
For more information, please contact Julie Wall.
NOTE: There will be no Osteofit classes during July and Au-
gust. Osteofit will start up again on Tuesday, September 2,

Knitting Group
The knitting group is currently busy knitting
sweaters, socks, scarves, blankets, etc that
are donated to local shelters. It is on Fridays
from 1:30pm to 3pm.

If you are interested in knitting for a very

good cause or making a donation of wool, please contact Julie Wall
at 604-736-3588.
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Seniors Links Program

Need help in the garden! Seniors Links students can help with
minor gardening and outdoor tasks.

This program brings together seniors in the community who

need a hand around the house with students able to help. Stu-
dents can help with light housework, shopping, laundry, garden-
ing, yard work, pet care, computer help, and reading aloud.

Service through Kits House is free, but seniors must pay the
student a minimum of $10/hour for a minimum of 2 hours. For
more information, contact Sandra Petrozzi at 604-736-3588. ext
25 or email sandra@kitshouse.org.

Out-Trips!
Beautiful Scenic Deep Cove

Date: Thursday, June 24th

Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: $8 per person (transportation
only)
Register at the office.

NOTE: There has been a change in

times for the monthly out-trips.
Instead of being on the third Thursday of every month, they
will now take place on the fourth Thursday of every month.
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Stories and Poems

Poem – The Days Are Clear
By Christina Georgina Rossetti

The days are clear,

Day after day,
When April’s here,
That leads to May,
And June
Must follow soon:
Stay, June, stay! —
If only we could stop the moon
And June!

If you would like to submit and share your own stories and poetry, please
contact Julie Wall.

This Month in History:

JUNE

June 4, 1989 — Tiananmen Square protests in China

June 25, 1950 — The Korean War began
June 13, 1983 — Pioneer 10 leaves the solar system
June 16, 1989 — The premiere of Ghostbusters II
June 22, 1847 — Doughnuts are created
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Seniors Drop-In
Every Tuesday from 11am-1pm
Home-made soup and
refreshments served
Cost is just $3!

Tuesday June 1 — SummerTime Jazz Quintet

Tuesday June 8 — Travels: Tony’s Adventures in the Highlands
Tuesday June 15 — Arts and Crafts: Charlotte’s Gift Boxes
Tuesday June 22 — Jazzy sax duets: Christopher and Martijn
Tuesday June 29 — Canada Day Celebration in the Garden

Available now, we can arrange for transportation to and from Kitsi-

lano Neighbourhood House if you wish to attend the Senior's Drop
In on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our transportation
service is a door-to-door offered at a nominal fee of $1.50 per per-
son per each way. If you are interested in this service, please con-
tact Vinyse at vinyse@kitshouse.org or at 604-738-3588 to make ar-
rangements. Hope to see you there!

• Chair Massage: Sorry to say the Massage Therapist Lynda

Gorgopa is no longer available to do chair messages. We are in
the process of finding a replacement and will let you know as
soon as something is in place.
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June 2010
Sun Mon Tue Wed
1 2
8:30—9:30 Osteofit 12:30-1:00 Meditation
11:00-1:00 Seniors Drop-in Sun Room
6-8 pm Community
Potluck

6 7 8 9
8:30 0 9:30 Osteofit 12:30-1:00 Meditation
11:00-1:00 Seniors Drop-in Sun Room

13 14 15 16
8:30—9:30 Osteofit 10-1:30 Out-trip to
11:00-1:00 Seniors Drop-in 12:30-1:00 Meditation
1:00 Seniors Advisory the Sun Room
Committee Meeting
20 21 22 23
8:30—9:30 Osteofit 12:30-1:00 Meditation
11:00-1:00 Seniors Drop-in Sun Room

27 28 29 30
8:30—9:30 Osteofit 12:30-1:00 Meditation
11:00-1:00 Seniors Drop-in Sun Room
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Kits House Seniors Program

Thu Fri Sat
3 4 5
on in 8:30—9:30 Osteofit 1:30-3:00 Knitting Circle,
in Sun Room
y

10 11 12
on in 8:30—9:30 Osteofit 1:30-3:00 Knitting Circle,
in Sun Room

17 18 19
8:30—9:30 Osteofit 1:30-3:00 Knitting Circle,
on in in Sun Room

24 25 26
on in 8:30—9:30 Osteofit 1:30-3:00 Knitting Circle,
10—2 pm in Sun Room
Out-trip to Deep Cove

on in
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Having Trouble Finding Health And

Community Information?
A team of eager volunteers with an extensive database can help
you. The Health Information and Referral Centre (HIRC) is a local
Westside resource that operates Monday-Friday between 10:00am
and 3:00pm. Volunteers provide information related to illnesses,
health promotion, chronic conditions, etc. They also provide links to
community services such as recreation programs, housing, naviga-
tion of the health care system, and services that support people to
live healthy lives.

The HIRC is located at Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, 2110

West 43rd Ave. at West Blvd. Local residents are invited to drop-in,
call 604-267-2692, or email ps.health@vch.ca Monday to Friday.
Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Arabic and Khurdish speaking volun-
teers are available.
May 2010 Sudoku Puzzle Solution
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Happy Father’s Day!

On behalf of the Kits
House team, we
would like to wish
everyone a Happy
Father’s Day on June
13th!

Drop-In Volunteer Page

Soup Helpers
• Come and make some soup!
• Regular shifts or one-time commitment
• Meet your neighbours & share your recipes
• Interested? Contact Julie Wall or Emily Palmer

Presenters Wanted!
• Do you have a talent, interest, or hobby you would like to share
at the Drop-In?
• C’mon in and we’ll provide a platform for you to speak!
• Interested? Contact Emily Palmer

Greeters
• Drop-in is in need of Greeters to welcome newcomers
• Help them feel at home
• Interested? Contact Julie Wall or Emily Palmer
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Health
Yoga Helps Fatigue and Sleep in
Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors might want to try yoga to sleep

better and have more energy, according to a new
study that will be presented at a meeting in early
June.

"Physicians and oncologists are often uncomfortable advising patients who

want to use therapies that are complementary to standard
cancer therapy," Dr. Douglas Blayney, president of the
American Society of Clinical Oncology, said in an inter-
view.

"Here we have a studied intervention, one that has been

subjected to clinical trials and, lo and behold, it seems to
be beneficial," added Blayney, who was not involved in
the new research.

For the study, researchers randomly assigned more than 400 cancer survi-
vors to one of two groups. Most had been treated with chemotherapy for
breast cancer.

One group did gentle Hatha yoga and re-

storative yoga -- including special postures
and breathing and mindfulness exercises --
twice a week for a month. The other was
only monitored, following standard practice.
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Health
Yoga also cut fatigue by close to half, and
led to a small increase in quality of life.

That is good news for cancer patients, said

Karen Mustian of the University of Roch-
ester Medical Center in New York, who led
the study. "We really don't have any good
remedies for fatigue for cancer survivors,"
she told Reuters Health.

Although patients may take drugs to help them sleep, such medications
have side effects and aren't usually long-lasting. That led Mustian's team to
look for alternatives.

How yoga achieves its relaxing effects isn't completely clear.

"It may be promoting social bonding," Mustian said, adding that prelimi-
nary studies have suggested it could also lower stress hormones.

For cancer survivors seeking help from yoga, Mustian

recommends looking for Yoga Alliance-certified instruc-
tors, especially those who have experience with people
dealing with illness. She also stressed that the results
may not apply to all forms of yoga.

"A physician can say with some confidence," Blayney

said, "yes, this kind of yoga program may be useful."

Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/
us_yoga_fatigue_sleep_cancer
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What’s
Happening in
Vancouver
this Month!
Bard on the Beach 2010
Address: Vanier Park in Kitsilano
Web: www.bardonthebeach.org
Dates: Jun 3, 2010 – Sep 25, 2010

The anchor production in the Mainstage tent will be the witty romance Much
Ado About Nothing staged by acclaimed Bard director, Dean Paul Gibson.
Antony and Cleopatra is directed by long-time Bard actor and Artistic Associ-
ate Scott Bellis. In a new adaptation by Errol Durbach, Henry IV, Parts I & II
will be blended as Falstaff. Falstaff will play in repertory with the third his-
tory play, the powerful Henry V.

Italy Comes to The Drive

Address: Commercial Drive
Web: www.thedrive.ca
Date: Jun 6, 2010

The Italian Day festival will give people of all ages an opportunity to celebrate
in Vancouver’s Little Italy and bring back a beloved festival from the 1980s!

The event will include the very best in Italian food, sports and activities, cultural
exhibits, musical performances, and a variety of entertainment. From pizza
tossing to grape crushing, bocce ball to soccer ball, and art exhibits to auto dis-
plays, the Italian Day festival promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone to en-
joy. The streets will be lined with activity and entertainment, and stages will
engage the audience with performances for the love of all things Italian.

Source: www.tourismvancouver.com
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Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

Seniors Peer Support Program
The Westside Seniors Peer Support Program offers confi-
dential no-cost peer counseling and support services to older
adults. Our volunteer counselors are compassionate women
over the age of 55 who have experienced some of the same life
challenges you may be facing.

If you would like to be connected with

one of the team, please contact Vinyse
Barber at 604-736-3588 or email
vinyse@kitshouse.org

Canada Day in the Garden!

Come celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday, June
29th with the Seniors Drop-In Program and the
Community Garden Collaborative! Join us for
afternoon tea, entertainment, and other Canada
Day-inspired festivities in the garden. Everyone
in the community is welcome. Please RSVP by
calling 604-736-3588.

If you would like to help plan the event or help out on

the day of the celebration, please contact Vinyse Barber
at vinyse@kitshouse.org or 604-736-3588.
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Sudoku Puzzle!
The objective of the game is to fill all the blank squares in a
game with the correct numbers. There are three very simple
constraints in a 9 x 9 square Sudoku game:
• Every row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in
any order
• Every column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9
in any order
• Every 3 x 3 subsection of the 9 x 9 square must include all digits
1 through 9.

Solution
in next
issue!