50Plus Activities

I would like to start by thanking our Treasurer, John Wilson, for ably taking charge of the day-to-day direction of the Centre during our Board transition period.  Now, with our new Board in place, we are focused on moving forward with a view toward maintaining a quality venue for activities the membership wants and planning for the future of the Centre.

Our last Pancake Breakfast of the spring season was an unqualified success with over 200 people served on Mother’s Day.  As always, it could not have been accomplished without the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who operate our kitchen and we extend our heartfelt thanks for a job well done.  The Café’s last day will be Friday, June 12^th, and will re-open Tuesday, September 8^th.

We are currently seeking additional assistance in the office.  We’re looking for a genial person with reasonable computer skills, the ability to operate an Interac machine, answer the phone, use the cash register and sell memberships.  The time commitment is not onerous but it’s an important role and it’s a great way to get to know the lovely folk that make use of the Centre.  Please note that the office will be moving to summer hours starting June 15^th and will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

While many activities pause for the summer, some do continue.  We will endeavour to keep the website and calendar up to date; however, some changes occur at very short notice.  We encourage participants to discuss summer hours with the Activity Facilitators and possibly utilize a buddy system if it would be helpful.

Our main capital expenditures (Bingo Machine and HVAC System) authorized at the last AGM have been made.  The Board has decided to hold off on a decision on the auditorium windows.  This will allow time to evaluate the effectiveness of the new heating/cooling system upgrades before any further action is considered.

Recently, there was an incident of gas odour from an unknown source that required evacuation of the Centre and the call out of the Salmon Arm Fire Department.  Their response was immediate and the source was traced to a dry floor drain that had allowed the escape of sewer gas.  The problem was rectified and a plumbing repair is being undertaken to prevent any further occurrence.

The last point is that the Annual General Meeting has been set for Thursday, November 19^th starting at 1:30 pm.  Please mark the date on your calendars and enjoy a safe and relaxing summer.

Bill Cuthill, President