You know you’re getting older when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date – leanintree.com
Monthly Lunches: We took advantage of KFC’s Tuesday deal for our June lunch: two pieces of chicken and fries plus Ruby and Marie made the coleslaw on the side. After lunch, the Acting Our Age Comedy Troupe entertained us with some humorous skits they wrote and performed themselves. Between sketches, singer Slim Chance and his guitar entertained us. “Acting Our Age” has been an acting troupe for over six years. They are a mix of retired people who have moved on to what they truly love to do: act and entertain! They have performed in numerous venues throughout Calgary and beyond. They usually do comedy sketches but can also offer sketches that deal with the serious nature of being a senior (issues like elder abuse and scams).
We hope to enjoy picnics in July and August, weather permitting, along with some outdoor games to keep us moving before and after lunch.
Our seniors’ lunches are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) at 11:30 am, usually in the Upper Hall. Lunches are open to all MPCA members aged 60 and over who have registered in advance to attend. An RSVP is required to allow us to order the correct amount of food. We usually have something happening after the lunch – a speaker, movie, conversation and games, or live entertainment. Many thanks to MPCA, Paramount 24 Hr Animal Hospital, Costco, Co-op, and The City of Calgary for making our lunches possible. We ask that you donate $5 or whatever you can to help support the cost.
If you are 60 or over, or if you know of someone like this, please get in touch with Linda at 403-289-8390 or [email protected] to be added to our lunch invitation list.
Day Trips: Our outing to an evening performance of A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at Stage West on August 28 is sold out with people on the waiting list but here is some good news on our upcoming trips.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary and free time in Cochrane (think MacKay’s ice cream!), Thursday, September 5, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, just $60 per person: The Sanctuary is a non-profit dedicated to promoting awareness and education about wolfdog ownership. It is located near Cochrane on 160 acres of land and currently has 55+ permanent wolfdogs. We’ll start our visit with a Private Intro Tour for our group. This will be held in a viewing structure inside a wolfdog enclosure; we’ll be able to watch the wolfdogs and guides and take pictures without the obstruction of the fences but won’t be in contact with them. The guide will tell us about wolves and wolfdogs and interact with the wolfdogs. After, we’ll have time to walk around the Sanctuary’s other enclosures, take in a Wolfdog Wisdom Session Q&A while a guide provides some enrichment for the wolfdogs, and visit the Information Centre and gift shop. Next, we’ll head to Cochrane where you can buy lunch or bring a picnic from home, visit the shops, and check out the latest flavours at MacKay’s Ice Cream.
Rosebud Theatre, Christmas On The Air, Thursday, November 28, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, just $70 per person. We’ll enjoy a comfortable ride through the countryside to Rosebud, arriving in time to enjoy their usual extensive buffet and lunch entertainment before heading to the theatre for the play. Christmas On The Air tells the story of a 1940s family-run radio station, moments from going live with their annual Christmas Eve broadcast full of familiar holiday carols and yuletide stories. In the booth, young love sparks between Kitty, the weather reporter, and Danny, the sound effects operator, but Kitty has a secret that could put her job in jeopardy. All of this unfolds under the watchful eyes of Danny’s parents, owners of the radio station, and a live studio audience, resulting in a chaotic and hilarious “on-air” Christmas.
Day trips sell out quickly, often before the Pulse is delivered. If you’d like to receive email notification of upcoming trips or have ideas for where to go next, contact Linda at [email protected] or 403 289-8390. People of all ages are welcome to join us.
Please keep watch for the September schedule announcement in your Inbox and on the Events page of MPCA’s membership database. Have a wonderful summer!
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