Mengagement Lunch with the Bunch and PCN Frisbee Golf Instruction

Lunch with the Bunch at the Golden Circle from Noon to 2:00 pm.

Mengagement is an initiative to provide a variety of programs specifically designed to attract the interest of men. Through connection, learning and fun we hope these positive activities will encourage men to join our social group, increasing their zest for life and living.

Please remember to bring your lawn chair, lunch and refreshments. Our event volunteer will have our burgundy Golden Circle vest on so you can locate our group with ease.

How do I play?

Disc golf is fun in summer or winter. Each player has a disc that they throw into the baskets using as few throws as possible. A disc can be purchased from a sports store or you can use a Frisbee. Everyone should have their own disc or Frisbee to play.
Use disc golf for a family outing, to challenge friends or co-workers or for events such as children’s birthday parties.

What are the rules?

OBJECT OF THE GAME: is to traverse the course from the beginning to the end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.

TEE OFF throws must be released from behind the designated tee area.

THROWING ORDER starts with the lowest score on the previous hole teeing off first. After the tee off, the player whose lie is farthest from the target throws first.

LIE is the spot where the disc lands. You may mark this spot with a mini disc or any item to ensure the disc is not released past the lie.

FAIRWAY THROWS must be made from the lie. A run-up and follow through is permitted.

UNPLAYABLE LIE is any disc that comes to rest above the ground (in a tree). Relocate the disc to as close as possible to the unplayable lie without damaging vegetation. There is no penalty for relocating the disc. A throw that lands OUT OF

BOUNDS must be played from the point where the disc went into the out of bounds area (1 throw penalty).

BE COURTEOUS and do not throw until the players or park users are out of range.

PUTT is made within 10 yards of the target, and a player may not step past the lie when attempting to putt throw.

COMPLETION OF A HOLE is when the disc is in the basket.

The most important rule is to HAVE FUN!

Communicating with the Outside World

Golden Circle is happy to partner with Bridges Community Living to access a federal grant that provides funding for a program entitled “Communicating with the Outside World”.  This program will feature eight-2 hour educational sessions for members of the Golden Circle on topics such as Zoom, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media programs.  Tablets will be available and provided for twenty seniors per session. The session dates are September 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and October 1 and each session runs from 9:30am-11:30am. If you would like to register for one of these free sessions please call the Golden Circle before September 15, 2021.

Thank you Red Deer County!

The Golden Circle would like to send a big thank you to Red Deer County for lending us their BBQ for our “Welcome Back” event on Friday, August 6th. Thank you again Red Deer County!
 
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Pre Opening BBQ and Outdoor Concert with the Corry Boys

Join us for an outdoor BBQ starting at 12:30 pm. The Golden Circle doors will open at 11:30 am to welcome people in and reconnect!

For our BBQ we will be serving burgers and a bag of chips. This is a complimentary lunch and we are welcoming all donations inside the Golden Circle at our Welcome Desk.  As our space in the dining room is limited to 50 people, we encourage you to bring a lawn chair and enjoy lunch with your friends outdoors.  Following lunch, the Corry Boys will be joining us for an hour of great entertainment. See you soon!

August Frozen Meal Special

We have another Frozen Meal Special for you all! For the entire month of August, we will be offering Roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables! The cost is $7.50 each, call the Circle at 403-343-6074 to order.

Masks Available for Seniors at The Golden Circle

The Government of Alberta has supplied the Golden Circle with masks to be given to seniors that require them. If you or you know of any seniors who require masks please have them call the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074.

LGBTQ2S People Get Old Too

Everyone ages and that includes our friends in the LGBTQ2S community. I attended a workshop a number of years ago in Toronto, Ontario and the topic was “Aging LGBTQ”. There is where I learned that the aging population in our communities were afraid to reach out to organizations and businesses that provide help to people to live independent in thier homes because of their sexual orientation. Businesses and services were not welcoming and inclusive, they judged and people were afraid that they had to go “back into the closet” in order to get help.

Michael Phair in Edmonton, Alberta has done research in the LGBTQ2S community to find out what people’s concerns were about feeling safe, be it moving into supportive housing, home supports (and that includes non-profit and for-profit) and health services. One of the reasons for fear is the fact that same sex activity was not legal until May 14th, 1969 here in Canada. Many of our aging friends lived in a time where it was illegal to be who you are, and love who you wanted. It was against the law, part of the criminal code of Canada. The other tidbit that is just as shocking is that on December 15th, 1973 homosexuality was no longer considered a disorder according to the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) a book that is used in the mental health field to diagnose people with mental health issues.

So imagine you are in your 70’s, you need help and you’re not sure what the reception is going to be from the providers. Are they going to judge you when they see pictures of your life in your apartment? Or when personal care is being provided and your physical body does not match the gender you identify with? How quickly will you reach out for help?

We need to show our LGBTQ2S friends that we are a safe place. That they can reach out to us. Fly that flag! Have indicators in your business or services that show people that you are a safe place.

For those of you that are not in the business of supporting the aging population, you can show your support by being an ally of the LGBTQ2S community. Celebrate with them, let your friends know that you have their back.

Check out Central Alberta Pride Society’s website, CentralAlbertaPride.ca, and let us celebrate the colours of the rainbow.

– Monica Morrison, Executive Director of The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre

 

Mengagement – Lunch with the Bunch at Fort Normandeau

Thursday, July 29, 2021 – Lunch with the Bunch at Fort Normandeau from Noon to 2:00 pm.

Mengagement is an initiative to provide a variety of programs specifically designed to attract the interest of men. Through connection, learning and fun we hope these positive activities will encourage men to join our social group, increasing their zest for life and living.

Please remember to bring your lawn chair, lunch and refreshments. There will be the opportunity to walk the grounds and view their incredibly detailed Interpretive Centre at 1:15 pm. Our event volunteer will have our burgundy Golden Circle vest on so you can locate our group with ease.

Outdoor Summer Yoga Class

Join us on the following days this summer for Free Outdoor Yoga at the Golden Circle, west side of the building.  July 29, Aug. 5, 12.  The class is from 11 am – 12 noon.  Please bring your mat, towel and water bottle.  No props are provided.  If the weather is unfavourable the morning of the class you can call the Golden Circle to see if it will be running or not.

Outdoor Music Concerts at the Golden Circle

Throughout the summer we will be having free music concerts at the Golden Circle from 2 pm – 3 pm.  These will be outside on the east side of the building and weather-dependent.  You must bring your own lawn chair and AHS safety protocol will be in place.  The following is a list of dates and performers.

August 6 – Corry Boys – The ever-popular Corry Boys have been fiddling for over 10 years.  They have attended fiddle contests in Northern AB, Saskatchewan and Ontario.  They have branched out musically over the past few years into Bluegrass, Celtic, American/Folk and Singer/Songwriter genres.

August 27 – Eddie Ferance – From Consort, Alberta Eddie has been a favourite here at the Golden Circle every year in late November during lunch.  He has a great voice and is enjoyed by everyone.

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