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JAN / FEB
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Robbie Burns Dinner  
January 20
IN THIS SCENE
Chez Lou Valentines
Dinner February 10
Discover Fitness Programs for EveryBODY!  Page 6
Heritage Cream Tea 
Find out what keeps our SAC cyclists' wheels turning. Page 12
February 26
Meet your 2016 SAC Board Nominees!  Page 14
Flea Market April 17
Friends of the Centre Fundraising Campaign Updates Page 17
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SENIORS' SCENE January / February 2016
ACCESSIBILITY
MESSAGE FROM THE ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
Welcome 2016. I do hope you all had a happy and healthy
Accessible to persons
holiday season and are ready to welcome the New Year
in wheelchairs*
with renewed energy. We can all be very proud of our
Centre as not only do we provide inspiring programs for Accessible to persons
all seniors regardless of their ability, our outreach program with scooters*
is the envy of many. And you can certainly help. We have
Accessible to persons
many volunteer opportunities. As a New Year resolution
with walkers*
why not volunteer in our cafeteria, whether it be making sandwiches,
working the cashier or assisting guests at the Tuesday and Thursday dinners. Accessible to persons
Also consider helping those less agile than yourself by volunteering with with cane
our Keeping Connected Programs. And if you haven’t yet discovered any of
No limitation to hard of
our outdoor activities, why not try snowshoeing, hiking or just walking around
hearing. Assistive systems
the neighbourhood with new friends. Our drop-in programs may be just ideal
may be available.
for the timeframe you have available; activities such as bridge, knitting,
stamp club or computer club. Accessible to persons
The election of three new Advisory Board members is coming up! who are blind or visually
Review the resumes of the candidates and be sure to cast your vote in early impaired
March. And finally, enjoy 2016 either by volunteering or participating and
Transport to the SAC
I guarantee you will have fun, meet new friends and get a new lease on life.
w/ the SAC Shuttle Bus

Sheilah Grant
*As space is limited on the bus,
Chair
please notify John Lait if you plan to
bring a wheelchair, walker or scooter.
MESSAGE FROM THE
COMMuNITY RECREATION MANAGER
Happy New Year! I love the holidays it gives a chance SENIORS' SCENE
to reflect and be grateful for all we have, such as our ENQUIRIES & ADVERTISING
beautiful centre that is full of inspiring people. The New If you have any questions
Year gives us a reason to make change and find ways
related to this publication
to improve. Our incredible Communications Committee
or would like to advertise in
has done just that, researching over the past year what
the Seniors’ Scene, call
we could do in our Seniors’ Scene to make improvements. We have piloted
604-921-3439.
a brand new center layout with information about our membership and
sharing the stories of our programs! Also featured this month are the
courageous members who have put their name forward for election to
the Board! Over the next year the Committee has plans to make changes
to improve the readability of our beautiful Seniors’ Scene. Please feel free to
SENIORS’ ACTIVITY
make suggestions in our new “You speak, we listen” box that was designed
by the communications committee and built by our generous woodworkers. CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS
I am so very grateful to work with such amazing people every day! I love
Mon – Fri 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
being part of this Centre and I am grateful for everyone who volunteers,
Donations fuel the bus.
participates and joins because you make our centre so inspiring!
For schedules and details visit
I am excited to share the New Year with you, through our new programs,
westvancouver.ca/seniors
international meals, and coffee bar changes!!
In partnership with
Best wishes,
Jill Lawlor
Community Recreation Manager
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E-NEWS Robbie Burns Dinner
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Did you know that we also print SAVE THIS DATE Thursday Evening Dance
and post online an update of Dust of your dancing shoes and break
SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH
things that are happening at our out those ballroom moves with the
OUR ANNUAL FABulous FLEA
Centre? This update is called music of our magnificent live bands.
MARKET
E-news and it includes last minute Members, singles and non-members
changes and infos about items are encouraged to attend. Fourth
that have been added after the Thursday of the month. Cash bar
Seniors’ Scene publishing date. in effect. Doors open at 5:30p.m.
The E-news comes out in Feb, Bob York & the New Yorkers
Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec. Sign up Thu Jan 28 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
at the front desk to receive your Don’t forget to save your treasures Members $9 (incl GST)
copy of the E-news before it’s and give it to us 10 days before the
The Sax of Us
available for pick-up at the event to sell. All funds come back
Thu Feb 25 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
front desk! to the Seniors’ Activity Centre.
Members $9 (incl GST)
For details ask at the front desk or
email [email protected] to SuNDAY MOVIES Chez Lou: Valentines Dinner
sign up to receive your copy.
Join us for an amazing dinner in our
Cost $2 includes snacks. Purchase beautifully appointed Marine room.
ticket at the front desk. Tickets can
Wed Feb 10 5 – 7 p.m.
MEMBER / PROGRAM PROFILE be purchased up to two weeks in
1047717 $30
West Vancouver seniors’ Activity advance. Seating is first come, first
Centre  Ad hoc Communications serve. Movies start at 1 p.m. unless
An Accidental Jazz Band Concert
Committee otherwise noted. See program board
Under the leadership of professional
for movie descriptions.
director Melissa Hammer, The
YOU SpEAK
Accidental Jazz Band comprises of
JANuARY
amateur musicians of all ages. Some
We LISTeN
J an 3 Slum Dog Millionaire of our members are experienced
community concert band players,
Jan 10 Night Train To Lisbon

who began rehearsing and playing
Did you know we have an Ad hoc
Jan 17 Mr. Turner jazz and big band music only in 2011,

Communications Committee that
in West Vancouver's Irwin Park
would love to hear your ideas? Jan 24 Far From The
School. The band is entirely self-
Not only is the committee looking Madding Crowd
supporting and we are pleased
for ways to get information out
Jan 31 I’ll See You In My Dreams to perform for you tonight as a
about our amazing programs and
community service. They will be
activities, they are also looking for
FEBRuARY playing the music of Glenn Miller,
bright ideas from you, on how to
Count Basie, Duke Ellington and
make the programs and activities Feb 7 Two Days One Night
Other Stars of the Big Band Era.
at the Centre better.
Feb 14 The Longest Ride Light refreshments included.

You speak, We listen boxes are
Wed Mar 2 7 – 8 p.m.
located at the front desk and at F eb 21 Unbroken 1052467 $3.50
the info desk by the Café. Take a
Feb 28 No MoVIe: Come to the
look, and share your bright ideas!
Art History Lecture
4 SENIORS’ SCENE JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2016
WITH THE NEW YEAR, VOLuNTEER OPPORTuNITIES
VOLUNTEERS
COMES NEW OPPORTuNITIES: We are looking for volunteers who
We have lots of positions for volunteers, are able to commit to a regular shift,
so if you would like to give back to one day a week, in the cafeteria. We
our Centre, we’d love to have you. rely heavily on volunteers in the cafe- vO
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course is Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016. There for one of the following shifts: te
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CAFETERIA
Our Coordinators of Volunteers Tue Feb 2 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Cafeteria Host
1029702 No Cost
Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
PIANO PLAYER Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Dundarave Players are looking
for a volunteer piano player. The Cafeteria Attendants (Bussers)
Dundarave Players are looking for Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
a pianist to accompany them as a Wednesdays 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
substitute while their regular pianist Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
is away.
Dishwasher Assistants
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FLEA MARkET
Caroline Brandson Thursdays 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
save the Date – the Flea Market will
[email protected]
take place on sunday, April 17, 2016. Coffee Bar
We will be looking for volunteers to Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
help at the Flea Market and during Fridays 1 – 3 p.m.
the 2 weeks prior to the sale, starting
Relief cashiers
April 4th. Please contact Jackie if you
position varies
are interested in volunteering.
Cafeteria Opener
Wednesdays 8 – 11 a.m.
Volunteer Appreciation
We are planning four events again Food Delivery to the
this year to recognize volunteers. WV Adult Day Care Centre
The first one will be an afternoon Fridays 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Volunteer Tea on Wednesday, Spares are needed for other days
Jackie Christensen February 17, from 2:30 – 4 p.m.
DRIVERS
[email protected] in the Marine Room. All volunteers
We are looking for drivers with a Class
are welcome to attend and there is
4 License. If you are interested in driving
no cost but registration is required.
for some of our trips, special events, or
Stay tuned for other events coming
programs and would like more info about
up throughout the year.
the license please contact Jackie.
Wed Feb 17 2:30 – 4 p.m.
1029731 No Cost SERVICES
Welcome Desk
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteering is an important part of my life and a way
We are always looking for volunteers
to pay back to the community where I live. I have volunteered to fill-in when our regular volunteers
are absent. If you would prefer not
my whole life in many different areas and have always found
to have a regular volunteer shift
it to be a positive experience. It is good for my mental
but would like to help when you are
well-being and keeps me young. free, please consider becoming an
“on – call” spare volunteer. If you
— A quote from one of our regular volunteers are interested please contact Jackie.
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FITNESS
PROGRAMS
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Our Fitness Coordinators
Zumba® Gold Stretching for the Fit
Eric Bagnall
Zumba® is a high-energy, dance- Stretching is a very important
604-921-2169
fitness class that combines zesty component of your exercise regime.
[email protected]
Latin music like Salsa, Cha-Cha, Stretching prevents injuries and
Merengue, Cumbia, Rock and Roll, increases the range of motion in
Flamenco and Tango with easy-to- your joints resulting in better and
follow moves! Join us for a 'feel-happy' easier movement and increased
workout that strengthens the heart, flexibility and mobility. Stretches
and improves balance, strength and will require going down on the floor.
flexibility. Laughter is guaranteed!
Seniors’ Activity Centre
Seniors' Activity Centre Jan 5 – Mar 29 4 – 5 p.m.
Mon Jan 4 – Mar 21 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. 1029588 $39
1029604 $104

Sadie Harvey Fri Jan 8 – Mar 18 3 – 4 p.m. Yoga Chair
604-925-7231 1029605 $104 Enjoy slow gentle movements as
[email protected] you stretch every part of the body
Yoga Beginner and get a better range of movement.
New to yoga? Roll out your mat and This class is ideal for those who
join us! This class is geared towards cannot go on the floor as these
people who have never practiced yoga exercises have been adapted
yoga before or have done less than to be in the chair plus using the
ten classes. Focusing on breathing chair to stabilize yourself while
awareness, basic posture and body stretching.
alignment, this class is a beautiful Dance & Fitness Studio at WVCC
way to connect with your body as Tue Jan 5 – Mar 29 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
well as strengthen and lengthen 1029596 $73
your muscles.
Seniors' Activity Centre
Seniors' Activity Centre Wed Jan 6 – Mar 30 12:15 –  1:30 p.m.
Tue Jan 5 – Mar 29 5 – 6:15 p.m. 1029598 $67
1029594 $73
Thu Jan 7 – Mar 31 10:10 – 11:25 a.m.
Thu Jan 7 – Mar 31 5 – 6:15 p.m.
1029597 $73
1029595 $73
6 SENIORS’ SCENE JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2016
Early Morning Energizer
Wake up with an energy-boosting
cardio class—intermediate to
advanced—that will increase your
cardiovascular fortitude and tone
your body! Start with 20 minutes Fit
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routine with weights and bands, s
and end with a relaxing stretch.
This program will involve some
floor exercise.
Seniors' Activity Centre
Mon Jan 4 – Mar 21 8 – 8:55 a.m.
Building Bones & Balance OsteoFit
1029578 $22
It’s never too late to get stronger: This introductory exercise program,
Wed Jan 6 – Mar 30 8 – 8:55 a.m.
you owe it to yourself! Strong bones developed for individuals with
1029579 $26
build a solid foundation for improving Osteoporosis, combines small
Fri Jan 8 – Apr 1 8 – 8:55 a.m. balance, posture and confidence in movements, relaxed sitting and
1029580 $24 everyday activities. Bone density and work with very light hand-held
muscle mass are both affected by weights and therabands.
Balance & Gait regular weight-bearing exercise. Get Dance & Fitness Studio at WVCC
Train to maintain and improve invigorated with a series of strength, Tue/Thu
the way your body moves and balance and postural exercises, Jan 5 – Mar 31 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
your ability to balance. As we ending with a good stretch. 1029484 $84
age, these skills decline but with Dance & Fitness Studio at WVCC
specific training and program Tue/Thu
design you will be able to maintain Jan 5 – Mar 31 9:10 – 10:10 a.m.
and even improve these abilities. 1029483 $84
Seniors' Activity Centre Seniors' Activity Centre
Fri Jan 8 – Feb 12 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Wed Jan 6 – Mar 30 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
CHOOSE TO MOVE
1033022 $19 1029481 $42
Fri Feb 19 – Mar 18 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Fri Jan 8 – Apr 1 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. BCRPA CHOOSE TO MOVE
1033023 $16 1029482 $39 PROGRAM
A choice-based physical activity
program that targets inactive older
adults 65+.
Program participants receive
support from Activity Coaches
and have choices to increase their
physical activity through partici-
pation in structured programs or
through their own pursuits. Plans
will be tailored to an older adult's
interests, abilities, income and
available community-based
physical activity opportunities.
This support will occur through:
one-on-one meetings, group
meetings, and individual
telephone calls. Please contact
Sadie 604-925-7231 for details.
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WEDNESDAYS SATURDAYS
PROGRAMS

Craft Group 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jazz Jam Session 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

s Rummy for Women 3 – 9:30 p.m. Table Tennis 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
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(2nd and 4th Wed) Scrabble 1 – 3 p.m.

Jan 13, 27; Feb 10, 24
Mah Jong 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Website: wvsc.cc

Table Tennis 2:45 – 5 p.m. SUNDAYS
No play Jan 20
Coronation Street 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS Jan 31, Feb 28

Table Tennis 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Keep Well
Program Coordinator
Chair Exercises 9 – 10 a.m.
Sylvia Lung
Hands-on Wellness Clinic 10 – 11:30 a.m. EVERY DAY
[email protected]

Stamp Club 12:30 – 3 p.m. Supervised Snooker (Games Room)
Must be a Member of the Seniors’ 1st & 3rd Thu Jan 7, 21; Feb 4, 18 Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Activity Centre to participate. Drop-in $1/hour
The cost is $2.25 drop-in unless Table Tennis 5:45 – 7:45 p.m.
otherwise stated.
West Van Gogos
(Grandmothers) 6:45 – 8 p.m.
Proceeds made are donated
DROP-IN
Jan 4; Feb 4 Drop-in $1
PROGRAMS
FRIDAYS If you are a Member and would like to
MONDAYS play outside the supervised time please
go to the office and leave your card. If
Quilting Bee 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Make quilts for the Centre, n/c the door is locked, ask for the key. When
Coffee Talk 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
you have finished playing, give money to
No talk Feb 8 n/c just pay for coffee
Computers: Flight Simulator the office and get your membership card

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. back. If you are the last one to leave
Bridge Social 12 – 3 p.m.
2nd & 4th Fri Jan 8, 22; Feb 12, 26 please lock up the room.
Please come 10 min early to get a table

No partner needed, No play Feb 8
Sound Advice 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1st Fri of month Jan 8, Feb 5
NO ‘SCENT’
TUESDAYS
MAkES SENSE!
Spanish Social
Conversation 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Knitting 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
When you can’t breathe, nothing
else matters. Please refrain
Cribbage 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. from using perfume, cologne or
after-shave when coming into
REGISTER
Rummy 3 – 8:30 p.m. the Seniors’ Activity Centre.
Bombay Rummy w/ 13 cards For all programming, whether Your consideration of those who
drop–in or registered, visit us online are sensitive to fragrances will be
Poker 3 – 7 p.m. at westvancouver.ca/seniors. greatly appreciated!
8 SENIORS’ SCENE JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2016
REGISTERED Garden Club Snooker Beginners Basic Skills
PROGRAMS The Garden Club membership *Added class*
includes their weekly lectures/events Interested in learning the basics of
and discounted prices for trips. The Snooker? This program is designed
PROGRAMS
club will start on March 24. See blog for anyone who would like to learn P
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are an experienced gardener or have stance, cradles and basic stroke. s
never gardened, we welcome all to Day 2) Cue ball strike zones, sighting
join this active group to grow edibles and aiming. Day 3) Object ball
and flowers, hear speakers, plant strike zones, sighting and angles.
hanging baskets, learn about Day 4) Basic rules of snooker.
container gardening, participate Instructor: Richard M.
Badminton 55+
in workshops and go on field trips. Tue Mar 1 – 22 9 – 10 a.m.
A great way of exercising and meeting
Thu Mar 24 – Aug 16 1056117 $13.50
friends. New members of all levels
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
are welcome to join us! Bring your
1048522 $36
own racquet. Birdies supplied. COMPUTERS
Thu Jan 7 – Mar 31 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Art Theologian's Café
1012628 $42.25
You don't need to be a theologian or
even a church/temple/mosque/meeting
Cooking For Men
house-goer to participate. You just need
Come and learn some simple menus
to be interested! Express your view
to cook at home. We will concentrate
and listen to others on religious,
on a different area each week: 1) Break-
spiritual and related topics. please bring your charged device
fast (more than just bacon and eggs,
Moderated by John Slattery, an with the latest version.
2) Soups, 3) Entrees and 4) Vegetables.
experienced moderator with degrees * This denotes software that you
Cooking for healthy and yet delicious,
in Physics, Philosopy, Education and have to obtain from the App store
affordable, meatless meals that taste
a diploma in Theological Studies. before class.
good and are good for you.
Meet once per month.
** This class requires you to update
Wed Feb 17 – Mar 9 4:30 – 7 p.m.
to the latest operation system, iOS9
1033768 $125 Theologian’s Cafe:
Religion & Spirituality Please look at the Leisure Guide or the
Drawing: A Way of Seeing Can one be spiritual without being board for further descriptions.
w/ Judith Atkinson religious? Can one be religious
*Date and day change* without being spiritual? Or are iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone
3-dimensional forms. Learn about the two inseparable? Introduction*
the quality of line, through expressive Thu Feb 11 2 – 4 p.m. Start with the basics! Tour your device
gesture drawing, contour line, and 1048867 $2.25 and become familiar with its features:
tonal development showing form and learn about privacy, security, typing
mass leading to figurative studies tips, synchronization and settings.
ukulele Beginners Class
Mon Feb 1 – Mar 21 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Learning a new instrument is one Other topics include the camera, mail,
1032867 $91 of the best ways to keep a healthy contacts, calendar, messages, remind-
ers, the App store and more! Please
brain! Come and learn how to
bring your charged device. This class is
French by Fafa play this easy but fun instrument
for iPad2 and later or iPod Touch and
This is an intermediate class where with Charles. Instructor Charles C.
iPhone users. Instructor: Andrea
you will need to be able to converse Please bring your own ukulele to the
MacDonald.
a bit. Focus will be on conversation class. You can buy a decent ukulele
with a bit of vocabulary and grammar. for around $100 at Tom Lee or Long Thu Jan 14 – Jan 28 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructor Fafa M. No class Feb 8 and McQuade. 1012648 $126
Mon Jan 11 – Mar 21 9 – 10 a.m. Tue Feb 9 – Apr 12 10:30 –  11:30 a.m. Thu Jan 21 – Feb 4 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1056517 $35 1012731 $60 1033467 $126
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Safari for iPad, iPhone, LECTURES Art History Lectures
iPod Touch Only Valerie Sutherland, retired Art
We will begin with a tour of Safari and Opera Preview: History instructor at Langara College
learn basic search skills. We will then Madama Butterfly as well as teaching evening classes
s move on to tabbed browsing, adding Listen to Nicolas Krusek lecture at UBC Fine Arts Department and
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a bookmarks, using the reading list and play music from this beautiful, Emily Carr, will be giving you insight
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G and reading view, sharing sites with heartbreaking and unforgettable on these famous artists incorporating
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Pr friends, security issues, dealing with opera by Puccini. Everyone welcome. some of their art in a slide show.
broken pages, and creating Home
Mon Feb 1 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Screen buttons. Please update to latest Leonardo DaVinci
Drop-in $2.25
version. Instructor: Andrea MacDonald. Leonardo Da Vinci was a man
Thu Feb 4 1 – 4 p.m. powered by an insatiable curiosity
Travel Smart: New Compass Card
1032829 $42 who was never content with the
This presentation by Translink
surface appearance, but all his life
encompasses the 'Compass'
strived to discover the inner essence
Pages for iPad (iPad only)* Overview: Where to get Compass
of energy that he believed existed
It syncs with Pages for Mac and is products; how to use Compass Cards
in all things.
fully compatible with Microsoft and Tickets; benefits of registering
Sun Feb 28 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Word. Learn to use templates, enter your Card. Translink representative
1056317 $5
and format text, save documents on site to answer questions.
to your device or the Cloud, share Mon Feb 22 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
documents, and more. Purchase and 1057169 $3 Michelangelo and the Popes
install app prior to class, costs $11.99. Michelangelo served many Popes
Instructor: Andrea MacDonald. during his long life. This lecture
Role of the Executor
Thu Feb 11 1 – 4 p.m. Panel discussion on The Role of the will examine the many monuments
1012644 $42 executor. There will be a lawyer, an Michelangelo completed for the
papacy, but at the same time it will
accountant or financial planner/
explore the reasons for his often
Creating an Heirloom Cookbook advisor and two lay executors. Find
stormy relationship with his patrons.
Cooking is a gift of love and family out what an executor's responsibilities
recipes, some passed down over are and how your own estate planning Sun Mar 6 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
decades, treasures to be cherished. can make the role of the executor 1056318 $5
In this class we will learn how to less onerous. Brought to you by
create your own beautiful heirloom Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Velasques: Maids of Honour
cookbook for yourself or to share with Mon Mar 7 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Les Meninas (Maids of Honour) is
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