Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network

Looking forward to seeing folks online tomorrow!

I got my flu shot this morning at the Ridge Meadows Wellness Centre. Make an appointment and it is a quick in and out! Awesome experience. Please spread the word!

This is a cool initiative!

UPDATE: Here at RMSS we are still playing the waiting game and miss the hubbub of our members in our centres. The Province wide restrictions order as of Novemb...er 25, 2020 states, venues that organize or operate indoor group physical activities must suspend them temporarily while new guidance is being developed. Our hope was that new guidelines would be available as suggested on November 30th so that we could start working on Session 3 re-starting for at least two weeks prior to Christmas. Unfortunately, Dr. Henry announced that new guidelines for group activities would not be available until late this week which is too late for staff to make it happen before Christmas. Our new date to resume activities will be the first week of January. Please look out for new details once confirmed. Two activities that are able to move forward are snooker and table tennis because they follow different guidelines under sport. Someone will be in touch with you if you are a recent past participant of these two activities to discuss registration and additional guidelines. A few other updates: for a limited time, room reservations: Need a little room to move to dance to practice Tai Chi? Are your four walls closing in? Want to listen to YOUR music at YOUR volume away from your bubble buddy? Perhaps you need some ALONE time (away from the love of your life)? Reserve your half hour at either centre. Individual reservations only, as in only YOU may come. Room will be sanitized and minimum half hour time between reservations. Book your Maple Ridge hall C times at 604-467-4993 for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 9-9:30, 10-10:30, and afternoons 1-1:30, 2-2:30. Book your Pitt Meadows hall times at 604-457-4771 for Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9-9:30, 10-10:30, and afternoons 1-1:30, 2-2:30. GrapeVine is currently on hold but a Christmas Connections Newsletter will be emailed to members (send submissions to Carmen at [email protected] by Dec 7). Pre-registration info for January 2021 start activities will be communicated to members via email, on website and hard copies will be available (once we are able to proceed). Fundraisers for RMSS: There are a few amazing gift baskets on display at both centres. Ticket sales for the raffle of these baskets are $2 for 3 tickets. Tickets can be purchased from 9:30am-3:00pm until the 22nd. MR centre draws will be on Dec 22 & PM centre draws on Dec 23. Christmas cookies have been made in house and beautifully packaged. They can be given as gifts to others or to YOURSELF! Bags of 8 cookies are $5. Available at both lunch counters during take-away meal service. A Reason to Smile is a joke book compiled by 5 year old PM resident, Tristan. Read about the project here: https://www.cbc.ca//daily-jokes-5-year-old-pitt-meadows-bo Proceeds are being donated to RMSS and the Friends in Need Food Bank. Books cost $20, take two weeks to arrive, and can be ordered at [email protected]. Remember to pre-order your turkey dinner from either centre by the 11th of December and pick up on the 18th of December. Caregiver Connections Support Group starting in January. If you are the primary caregiver for someone over the age of 55+ and are feeling like you need some support. Get in touch with Raman our Caregiver Coordinator [email protected] or 604-380-0516. Look out for our Christmas Connections Newsletter. And remember we are always available for support or assistance for you or someone you know who might need a little help. We are just a phone call away.

Tune in at 1 p.m. to see the amazing Myrna Norman present. She speaks from the heart and is very inspirational!

Update: In response to the current provincial order, we are currently planning this evening in a VIRTUAL format, and it will still be a meaningful evening for... all. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding we understand how difficult this time is for everyone. Please check in the next couple of days for updates. Every year at this time, the Hospice Society invites the community to a memorial service called Time to Remember, to honor loved ones they are missing over the holidays. Christmas can be very difficult for those who are grieving and this evening offers us time to come together to share our grief and find support. We are grateful to still be able to offer our candle lighting ceremony along with the memorial slideshow created by Garden Hill Cremation & Funeral Services. Please submit your photos you would like to include in the slide show to [email protected]

Email: [email protected] or call (604) 786-7404 to register!

The jackpot is growing in the Rotary Clubs of Haney & Ridge Meadows 50/50 fundraiser! Don't delay, get your ticket today! https://eventcheckin.rafflenexus.com/a/pm-community-fb-page

During a press conference "live" broadcast on Facebook and the Internet, B.C. Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, will present the Staying Apart to Stay Safe S...urvey Report about visitor restrictions to long-term care and assisted living homes. During the news conference, Ms. Mackenzie will present the report, provide an overview, and take questions from the media. Please join us. WHEN: Tuesday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Watch RIGHT HERE on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsAdvocateBC/ or at http://video.web.gov.bc.ca/citz/live/corona.html

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