“When I was a boy, I was told that anybody could become President. I’m beginning to believe it.” – Clarence Darrow
Monthly Lunches: Our May lunch brings with it our annual plant exchange. People needed to arrive early and keep a close watch on what was coming in. It seemed as soon as something new arrived it was quickly claimed. There were many interesting things on offer: jade plants, irises, tomato plants, sedum, even orchids. Many thanks to everyone who brought their extra indoor and outdoor plants to share and hearty thanks to everyone who took a few home with them. In addition, we enjoyed a tasty Chinese lunch catered by Emerald Garden.
Day Trips: May 28 finally arrived and it was time for our overnight trip to Waterton! We packed out overnight bags and jumped on the bus, first stop the Frank Slide Interpretative Centre. There we enjoyed a guided interpretative tour outside, seeing the extent of the rockslide, learning about the different layers making up Turtle Mountain, the causes of the slide, and what the future may bring. We also had time to review the exhibits inside the Centre and watch films giving more information about the slide and some of the people living there at the time. Then it was back on the bus, travelling to Waterton for some free time and sleep before Friday’s adventures.
A highlight of our trip was an interpretative Waterton Lake cruise to the Canada/US border. Our guide told us stories about the 2017 Kenow wildfire, how the townsite was saved, and the wildfire’s benefits. We also learned about bears and how tiny their newborns are. We all were on the lookout for wildlife but to no avail. It was truly inspiring to have the chance to view the amazing (almost) untouched backcountry from the comfort of our boat. It was then time to leave Waterton for a picnic lunch in Pincher Creek’s Bobby Burns Park. Many thanks to the local Legion for maintaining the park and setting up the tables for us. Our final stop was at the stunning Lundbreck Falls for some time for photos and a chance to stretch our legs before the drive home.
Our July 16 outing to an evening Stage West performance of Legends of the 80s ($60) is almost sold out and the November 13 Rosebud Theatre trip to see Miracle on 34th Street is completely booked. Spots are still available for the August 19 trip to Sundre to experience an Indigenous Medicine Walk and spend a bit of time exploring the town ($75) or just spend the whole day exploring Sundre and its Museum and World of Wildlife, shops, and restaurants ($30).
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.
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