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
September 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 8
June 21st, MCC held a fundraising luncheon here at Garden Park Tower.
Here is the letter we received from Phil Schafran, Director of Resource
Development:
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your generous donation for the work of MCC, following
the luncheon at the Garden Park Tower on June 21. Your donation will go
toward MCC’s work in the Ukraine. The luncheon raised almost $24,000!
MCC is working through the churches in the Ukraine to bring needed supplies
such as hospital equipment, blankets, and canned meat. Our partnership
with the churches enables them to help people in their local communities.
The dedicated doctors, hospital staff, and patients are very encouraged
when they receive these supplies.
In the past two years, MCC has sent nine containers to the Ukraine.
Each container costs $8,000-$9,000 to ship but the value of the contents
are priceless in the Ukraine where many of these supplies are difficult
and expensive to obtain.
MCC feels a strong connection to the people of the Ukraine. This is
where we began our relief work more than 85 years ago. We are privileged
to continue to share the love of Christ with our dear sisters and brothers
in the Ukraine.
May God richly bless you for caring and giving to help people in the
Ukraine.
The CLEARBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER
will be CLOSED for the LABOR DAY Holiday on
MONDAY, September 1, 2008.
The Rose Room Coffee Shop will be OPEN
from 8:30 am - 11:00 am.
DO YOU ENJOY CARPET BOWLING?
THEN STARTING IN SEPTEMBER COME JOIN US:
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 2:00 - 3:00 PM.
Fees are $0.25 per day.
If you’re interested or for more information contact
MARION IVERSON @ 604-859-3362
Or the OFFICE @ 604-853-5532
ABBOTSFORD SENIORS
NEIGHBORHOOD DIALOGUES:
You are very welcome to attend a Neighborhood Dialogue here at Garden
Park Tower on September 10th or 12th in the Azalea Room at 10:00am. The
purpose of this dialogue is to give Seniors the opportunity to express
how they feel our Clearbrook neighborhood can be improved and discuss how
neighborhood associations could best benefit them.
Check out the poster on our bulletin board for
more information.
C.G.A.S. Thanksgiving Dinner will
be on Friday, October 10th.
Tickets will be available
starting September 2nd for $8.50.
Buy yours early!
The ALZHEIMER SOCIETY’S annual “COFFEE BREAK” day
will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008,
in the Rose Room Coffee Shop.
It is jointly sponsored by the Alzheimer Society, We Care, and CGAS.
Come and enjoy the coffee and snacks; and give a donation to the
Alzheimer Society!
The ALZHEIMER SOCIETY’S will also be having
“The Dementia Education Series”
here at the Garden Park Tower:
- Introduction to, and the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and Future
Planning - September 25th, 2008 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Creative Approaches and creative solutions - October 23rd, 2008 from 1:00pm
- 4:00pm
- Navigating the System and Self Care for the Caregiver - November 20th,
2008 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost is $7 per session, or $20 for all three.
Please register as space is limited.
Please check our bulleting board for more information,
or call 604-859-3889 or e-mail: jarmit@alheimerbc.org
Upcoming Garden Park Tours
Chemainus “Miracle Worker”
September 17, 2008
Annie Sullivan, a gifted and unconventional tutor, steps the life of
Helen Keller, a blind, deaf & mute girl. Through their explosive relationship,
Helen is liberated from a world of dark silence and confusion. Miracle
Worker is “… an emotional earthquake… a magnificent drama… a play with
power to wrench the heart.” (New York Mirror)
Fall Mystery Tour
November 6, 2008
Another adventure awaits you on our fall mystery tour. You can enjoy
the fellowship on the bus as you travel with us on this adventure. Lunch
at noon is included. Be sure to wear your walking shoes.
For more information stop by the Tours Desk
or call us at 604-853-5532
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