Rotary Club of Sackville Bulletin

 

Dale who chaired the meeting is happy to be off to Vancouver Island on Monday – bringing back memories of being in B.C. in 1969 and 1970, working in a pulp mill and a mine.  Transportation was by hitchhiking.  On one occasion he got a ride from a young lady in a sports car who was into skiing – it turned out to be Nancy Greene.

 

 

50-50 Draw: Marita’s number was drawn, but she failed to pick the 9 of Clubs.  So the pot of $305 carries forward to next week.

 

Pin-Pal Story:  John met long-lost member (?) Morgan Rosenberg at the Sackville Commons.

 

Birthday: Wayne is one year older on the 31^st.  Happy Birthday !

 

Happy Dollars:  Susan F is happy that there is still snow for skiing; also that she leaves on Tuesday for Europe and for the Vimy Ridge anniversary event.   Wayne was happy that he made it to another one.

 

Next Week 6 April 2017:   Chair: Darrell;   Greeter: Susan F;   Introducer: John;   Thanker: Ove: Speaker: John.

 

Breakfast:  Coming up on Saturday.  Wayne reminded members that set-up on Friday is 4 – 6 p.m.

 

Sackville Commons: John asked for help on Friday at 1:30 p.m. moving Rotary stuff from Mary's and from the industrial park to our new space in the Sackville Commons.  Also a reminder that the Toonie Count will be at the Commons from now on (go to jail at rear of building).

 

 

Poetry: Josh introduced special guest Marilyn Lerch, Sackville’s Poet Laureate.  April is National Poetry Month and the community poetry reading event will take place on Sunday 30 April, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.  Come and bring a poem to read!

 

President’s Time:  Josh expressed thanks to Susan F plus those who attended the curling/pizza event with the Rotaract club. The Moncton Rotaract members were very impressed with the support the Mount A group gets from our club.

 

Speaker:  Dianne introduced Jay Bohen Activity Co-ordinator at the Drew Nursing Home and Matt Pryde the Town’s Recreation Programs & Events Manager.   A video was shown introducing the “duet bicycle” and the philosophy which underlies its use.

 

 

The unit is basically a detachable wheel chair at the front and a bicycle at the back operated and controlled by a “pilot.”  Studies have shown that when this is used in seniors’ homes the experience has a marked effect in reducing depression and “failure to thrive.”

 

It is proposed that the Drew Home and the Town work together with a duet bicycle being purchased by the Town but available for use at the Drew.  The Town will be responsible for the maintenance of the unit. The cost is considerable – in the $6000 to $8000 range.  Jay thanked the club for the donation of $1,500 which we have already made.  It is hoped that some provincial grant money may be available.  The Town will also engage in fund-raising.

 

The “pilots” have to be specially trained and Matt will be involved in the training program.  Susan F felt that this was a program that should appeal to the Mount A Rotaract club. 

 

 

Marita thanked the speakers for a most interesting presentation.

 

The meeting closed with the Four-Way Test.

 

 

Gold Mine Presentation:  Josh accepted a cheque for $570 on behalf of the Dorchester Food Bank.