THE MESSENGER

CLEARBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE AT
GARDEN PARK TOWER
2825 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6S3
Owned & Operated by the Clearbrook Golden Age Society (C.G.A.S.)
Phone: 604-853-5532 Fax: 604-853-5502
E-mail: office@gardenparktower.com
Web address: www.gardenparktower.com

APRIL 2007
Vol. 4 Issue 4

Celebrate Spring

By Haley Berger

The snow has melted, and wont be back for awhile
It's time for sunshine, to bring back smiles
The grey is fading into the light
Tulips soon will bloom, so beautiful and bright.
New life is coming, new life is here
It's time to remember, all we hold dear
So call that loved one, hug that friend
Celebrate what may lie just around the bend.

Mark your calendars! The 2006 Clearbrook Golden Age Society Annual General Meeting is set for Thursday, April 12th, at 1:30 pm in the Azalea Room. The Annual Reports will be available to all members prior to the meeting. Don't forget your annual membership fees must be paid to vote at the Annual General Meeting. If you have not paid yet, stop by the office today.

A lunch time reminder: As previously announced, our soup luncheon prices will be raised from $5.00 to $6.00 per person as of April 1^st.

Greeting Cards are now available in the front of the Garden Park Office. Please stop by and check out the new location.
This is also where you can pick up your free copy of the "Today" devotional booklet.

EASTER CLOSURES

Garden Park Hair Care: Closed for the April 6th and 7th. Re-opening Monday, April 9th.

Clearbrook Community Centre: Closed April 6-9th, re-opening Tuesday, April 10th

Coffee Shop: Closed Friday, April 6th, open Monday April 9th, 8:30 am--11:00 am

Dining Hall: Closed Friday, April 6.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are always looking for new volunteers to help out in our Food Services department. Let us know if you are interested!

Garden Park Resident Mary Chatwin turned 100 years old on March 3rd. Mayor George Fergusson joined her family to celebrate this momentous occasion.

GARDEN PARK TOURS

The Tours promotional meeting had approximately 180 people in attendance, and went very well. Thank you for your support!
Tours coming soon include:

Vancouver Aquarium & Imax
April 17, 2007
Travel to the Aquarium, where you can view more than 20,000 different animals, including Beluga whales, dolphins, fish, & giant snakes. Then enjoy a hearty lunch and an exciting Imax presentation at Canada Place.

Van Dusen Gardens & Burnaby Village
May 22, 2007
Take a walk along paved pathways as you enjoy the beautiful Van Dusen botanical gardens. This 55-acre site has various theme gardens and many flowers to delight your senses. Volunteer guides give walking tours year round. Electric carts are available. Then, after a delicious lunch, step back in time as you walk through the many historic buildings at Burnable Village. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Mystery Tour
May 31, 2007
A new mystery tour awaits you. You can enjoy the fellowship on the bus as you travel to new adventures. Lunch at noon is included. Be sure to wear your walking shoes.

For more information come visit us at
Garden Park Tower Monday-Friday 10am-3pm
or call us at (604) 853-5532.

Volunteer Income Tax

Gordon Bell and his team of volunteers will be doing income tax returns by donation starting March 1, 2007 through to April 31, 2007. An appointment is required, and sign up is available in the lobby, just outside the Garden Park Tower Office.