Russell 55+ Club is 40 years young COmmunauté • COmmun i ty GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
«It was just decided that Russell needed a club for seniors,» Kincaid said, regarding a gathering 40 years ago of several people to talk about local concerns and issues for Russell’s elder population. «It was a way to help get people to socialize.» The first meetings were in the Anglican Church basement. Later on, the club re- located to the arena’s upstairs community room. When the club first began, it had 30 members interested in organizing some- thing special for se- niors. «Now, we have more than 220mem- bers,» said Kincaid. «We’ve grown so much over the years.» Themain focus of the club remains senior
Life is for living and the members of the Russell 55+ Club know that for a fact. So they were more than ready to celebrate in style the 40 th anniversary of the club. Club President
«It’s all about getting people out and about,» said Kincaid, adding that growing old does not and should not mean being alone. «We like to provide interesting experiences. Seniors can become isolated if they don’t make an effort to get out.»
Dorothy Kincaid spent all of the morning at the main floor door of the Russell Arena, meeting and greeting, with a smile and either a handshake or a hug, every club member and guest turning up for the May 20 special event. In between the
meet-and-greet, Kincaid was able to spare some time to give the history and the reasons for the club’s existence.
Improv artist Doug Hewitt-White and his friends in the Sage Age Theatre kept the crowd laughing during the Russell 55+ Club 40 th anniversary celebration. recreation and social gatherings. There are luncheons every month, organized card game sessions three times a week for fans of euchre and bridge players, both the recrea- tional enthusiast and the hardcore «thump that trump» sort. Field trips to places nearby and as far away as NewYork City are a regular part of the club’s calendar year. Back home, the recreation schedule continues through the year with shuffleboard get-togethers, exercise classes with a personal trainer helping members to keep themselves lim- ber and in good heart health. Plus, there are occasions for members to just visit with each other for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. «It’s all about getting people out and about,» said Kincaid, adding that growing old does not and should not mean being alone. «We like to provide interesting expe- riences. Seniors can become isolated if they don’t make an effort to get out.» The club is also involved in community service, again with a focus on senior needs, either on its own or through its membership in Zone 35 of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario. It helps provide support funding for the local Meals on Wheels program and is also active in promoting community events geared towards seniors or which may offer benefits to seniors. «We’re helping to support the Russell Kin Club’s Sports Dome project,» Kincaid said. «We just try to support anything for seniors and their activities.»
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