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« PAGE 12THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, FEBRUARY 7,2001 True snowbirds have the white stuff From day trips, to overseas travel, sports, and arts, wintering seniors have plenty of options BY MIKE RUTA StaffWriter Durham's true snowbirds don't go soutli when lire cold weather anives -- they stay home and find a remarkable variety of activities to keep them busy and help beat the winter blahs. "This time of year for the seniors, the lack of sunshine is stalling to catch up with them," said Lynn Muir, program assistant for community access at Os- hawa Senior Citizens Centres. She pointed out that "when we say seniors it includes a vast number and variety variety of people" with many needs and interests, who nonetheless have one thing in common -- free time on their hands. Hie OSCC is ready with a whole slate of activities to satisfy various tastes. Day bus trip's are always popular since they provide worry-free recreation for seniors, who at this time of year have to be extra careful on icy sidewalks. "You know that the coach is going to take you right to the door," said Ms. Muir. In February, day tips are offered that will take groups to see The 48th Highlanders Highlanders and the ever-popular play, 'The Odd Couple'. In March, there's a trip to Hamilton to hear the music of Lawrence Welk, a St. Patrick's Day party in Kitchener Kitchener and, to celebrate the coming of spring, a flower show at the Metro Convention Convention Centre in Toronto. There's currently currently a waiting list for a tip to see the popular play 'Mamma Mia ? at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. For-tho'se' who want to : stay close to homeÿfere'ÿipts tp'ifo in.Q?hay'a,at the Seniors Centre-and elsewhere-in the city:- Volleyball, badminton and table tennis are available for the sports-minded, as are aits and continuing education programs. programs. Also in high demand is the OSCC absolute beginners computer program, an introductory computer course with a lengthy waiting list. Card players might want to get in on a game of bid euchre, which has become become the most popular game in town. "It's just gone crazy," said Ms. Muir, noting tie game is a cross between bridge and euchre. They're also playing bid euchre at the South Pickering Senior Citizens Club. And bridge and euchre. If cards aren't your thing, tie club ' has darts, bowling, tennis and badminton leagues, three billiard tables and crafts. "There's something going on every day," said the club's tour director, Bami Warhufst. "We have all kinds of activities activities in the club." But when the club's 400 members get itchy feet and feel like getting out of the city, they count on Ms. Warhurst to plan a tip for them. For six years she's been organizing tips that have taken local seniors anywhere from Alaska to the African Lion Safari, front Port Hope to Portugal. "I try to do something different all the time," she said. Upcoming tips will take seniors to Casino Rama and Jackson's Touch of Class dinner theatre in Whitby. Membership in tie club, limited to Pickering residents 55 and over, is just $17 per year. Cites Oldhant, past-president of tie Uxbridge Seniors' Club, said local seniors seniors keep fairly busy during the winter months. Monday mornings at the Seniors Centre are reserved for shuffieboârd, -while -Tuesday nreming-tai-chklessions.... are attracting over 20 people. ... - ... ,Other;actiyities inêludÿ-lipe-dàqcing^ ■ -and, during-the-'evening,^card ; games < and' v - cribbage. Local people can see what's in store for tire month by checking out the schedule on tie Senior's Club bulletin board at the centre. In Clarington, tie Clarington Older Adults Association operates out of the Clarington Beech Centre. Call 697- 2856. Clarington group gets Trillium money BOWMANVILLE - The Clarington Clarington Older Adult Association has received received $75,000 from tie Ontario Trillium Trillium Foundation. In presenting tie cheque to the association, association, MPP John O'Toole said, "The association has done an excellent job in promoting tie wellbeing of older adults. It offers affordable services and programs programs that range from health and well ness days to social events, dancing, gardening, gardening, art and hot lunches." In the past two years, membership has doubled in tie association. The grant will be used to develop and implement implement programs and activities at tie Older Adult Centre. The Trillium Foundation is an agency of die Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. a e ntine's Onvly 7 Days Leftr eft! 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