SENIOR SCAPE: We have a winner!

June 5, 2013 · 0 Comments

By Jim L. Abram

Our very own ASA member and all-round nice person, Jan Freedman entered the Baking and Preserving portion of the Homecraft Division of the Schomberg Fair with her delicious and nutritious baking and preserves, ending up winning the Champion Cook’s Plaque for the highest total points in the competition!
That win comes with the plaque and $100. Jan, pictured below with her win (and some tasty treats) – also won three of the special categories sponsored by Mazola Corn Oil (apricot and cherry cake), Robin Hood Flour (chocolate banana loaf) and the Pioneer Brand Honey category (traditional honey cake).
Among the winners of first place ribbons were Jan’s banana loaf, cinnamon loaf, zucchini loaf, strawberry jam, rhubarb jelly, apricot jam, sour cherry jam and zucchini pickles.
She is a very talented and a very lucky lady! Anyone who is interested in trying any of the winning preserves is invited to visit Jan at the Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair any Saturday at the Town Park. Congratulations Jan!

SILVER STARS DRAMA CLUB
On Friday, May 10, the Silver Stars Drama Club held a very successful variety show, “Let Us Entertain You”. We wish to acknowledge and thank all the performers for their excellent performances and to many of you who spent their time and effort at many rehearsals! Thanks also to the crew/committee members who helped behind the scenes by moving props, setting up the food, runners, etc. Also to our emcee, Bert, who kept the show running! Lastly, thank you to the members of the audience who came to the show and supported all our efforts. Judy Buchanan is our Director of the Silver Stars. Wonderful job Judy and the Silver Stars!

SILVER STARS SINGERS
On Thursday, June 6, the Silver Stars singers have been invited to participate in a sing-a-long, “We’ll Meet Again”, at the Aurora Cultural Centre. This is the third year they have been invited to sing and are honoured to do so. The performance will begin at 2 p.m. with light refreshments following. The songs will be from the 30’s and 40’s and everyone is invited to attend and sing along.

NEW ACTIVITY!
Have you ever wanted to sing with a group, but are not interested in singing with a choir? Well, now’s your chance! Come and join us as we sing some very popular tunes on Thursday mornings from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Priestly Rooms at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre beginning June 13. The words will be provided so there is no memorization required. Just show up on Thursday, June 13 – singers and non-singers – for a great time!

SENIORS DAY
Seniors Day at the Aurora Town Park will take place on Saturday, August 3. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., we will be treated to performances by the A.S.A. Square Dancing group and the Line Dancing group at the stage area. Please join us on this day for some fine dancing styles!

COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCE
On Friday, August 16 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., we will be having a Country and Western Dance in the Aurora Seniors’ Centre West-Mackenzie Room. The cost will be $5 each and everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided during the intermission. Come on out, wear your western costume, boots, hat, jeans, etc., and have a wonderful time. Demonstrations of square dancing and line dancing will be performed and lots of country and western music! Tickets go on sale June 3 at the front desk.

Do not miss this one! Charlevoix, Quebec City and Montreal Trip – October 4th – 10th. Do not miss this great scenic fall trip! Join in on this wonderful vacation to “La Belle Province”, Quebec. Enjoy staying at 4 and 5 star hotels that exude charm and a unique experience in terms of culture, shops, cafes, restaurants and historic scenery and tours.

For more information or to register for any of the above mentioned trips just ask at the Reception Desk at your Seniors’ Centre or contact Karie Papillon at 905-727-3132, extension 3610.

And my final word: Don’t miss out on attending the Annual General Meeting at your Aurora Seniors’ Centre in the West-Mackenzie Room on Wednesday, June 5 at 4.00 p.m. followed by a BBQ for the low cost of $2 for those members who attend the AGM.
For more information on the Aurora Seniors’ Centre and all it has to offer, drop by 90 John West Way, visit the web site www.auroraseniors.ca, email auroraseniors@rogers.com or call 905-726-4767 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.