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Acton Seniors: AHS students to give hands-on computer training By JULIE CONROY Acton Seniors Centre Wendy tells me that about half our 282 members have had their pictures taken and receive their swipe identity tags. We go "live" on April 2, so it would be great to have as many people as possible register before that date. The Acton and Georgetown Seniors Centres are two of four seniors centres in Ontario to use this seniors centre software. We received an EPC (Elderly Person Centre) grant through the Ontario government. This enabled us to purchase the equipment, which tracks visits, volunteer hours and many other things, freeing up valuable administrative time. Our operating grants rely heavily on this statistical information. *** On Tuesday, March 27, from 4:30-6 p.m., there will be an Internet workshop. Acton High School students will be here to assist with the hands-on training with the computers. Please sign up at the reception desk. *** When I arrived on Thursday morning there was a bus of excited seniors waiting to spend a few hours in Barrie playing bingo. On the return journey they were going to spend a few hours at Georgian Downs to try their luck at the slots. Some were even planning to attend the Social dinner later in the evening at the Centre. Who says seniors don't have fun! The dinner was a great success. We enjoyed Meatloaf Wellington with vegetables and a delicous chocolate mousse. Then we shot it all down dancing to Dream Boat. What a party! The door prize winners were Jane McAllister, Nina Palichuk, Brian Alder (who was feeling very lucky as he also won the 50/50 on the bus trip), Arlene Bruce, Lorrie Ryan-Lewis, Louise Marjerrison, Judi Wanders and Judy and Geoff Knuff, who were celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary. They each won a bottle of win. The 50/50 at the dance was won by Linda Vanderlaan. *** Not everyone was on the bus as there was the usual Thursday morning group playing canasta, and in the afternoon the community hall was hopping with line dancers having a great time. At the same time, the members that play bid euchre were enjoying their game. Frances Hogenbirk had two mooners and Betty Brewer and Roberta Thompson each had one. If you play cards or would like to learn, come out and join them. You would be made very welcome. *** Real is arranging for a visit from a giant chocolate Easter Bunny again this year. If you purchase a ticket your might be lucky enough to take it home with you in time for Easter. *** Betty asked me to mention that if anyone has any ideas of places to visit or shows to see, please talk to her or leave a note at the travel desk. Remember, if it is a show, it takes at least six weeks to planespecialy for popular shows. She has to arrange the bus, get names, collect the money and arrange for tickets. *** Lois Van Volkenburg was the winner of the weekly 50/50-- $64. 13 The IFP · Halton Hills, Thursday, March 22, 2012