Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better! – Ingrid Bergman
Pleasant Times Social Club is a great way for people to get out of the house, socialize with old and new friends, be active, see places and things we might otherwise miss, and build support systems. Our activities are possible thanks to the backing of MPCA, the fees people pay to participate, and the generous grants and donations we receive from various Calgary businesses, The City of Calgary, and community members. None of our programs would be possible without the many members of our group who donate their time and energy to make them happen. So many people to thank for giving us these opportunities.
Adults of all ages are welcome to participate in our activities, except the monthly lunches which are open to those age 60 and over. All you need is an MPCA membership! Most events are held during the day, Monday to Friday, with the odd exception, but if something piques your interest and you’re available, please contact us for more information.
Monthly Lunches: Our July lunch is usually our first outdoor picnic of the year, but this year’s heat and smoke kept us indoors. No rousing games of bocce and horseshoes that month but we’re hoping for better luck in August. We did enjoy a great meal of pizza from 4th Street Pizza (delicious as always), Caesar salad prepared by our many volunteers, and ice cream sandwiches. Everyone had a great time chatting with their neighbours and catching up on the latest news.
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 age 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 and Rosebud Theatre (Christmas On The Air) scheduled for November 28 both sold out. We’re still looking forward to the Stage West show at time of writing; look for an update next month.
We’re also planning a trip to the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary followed by free time in Cochrane (think MacKay’s ice cream!) on Thursday, September 5. This will probably be a fond memory by the time you read this Pulse. If not and you’d like to make a last-minute trip, please contact Linda at [email protected] or 403 289-8390. 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 the wolfdogs. 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. This trip is sold out, but seats may become available. To be added to the wait list, please contact Linda at [email protected] or 403 289-8390.
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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