Mayne Islanders reach out to their friends and neighbours who need a hand
Board members for 2021
Deb Austin - chair
Jody waldie
Bonnie Horsfall
Lynn weaver
Rosanne Walden
KATHIE WARNING -secretary
deb cleland
Jean-Daniel Cusin-treasurer
We're here to help
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The Mayne Island Assisted Living Volunteer Program was developed by Mayne Islanders as a way of connecting people who need some assistance to remain independent with people who are willing to offer that assistance. Our services are not just for seniors, but are available to all Mayne Islanders.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MIALS AGM will be held Friday, April 3 th 9:30 am via Zoom. We look forward to seeing the virtual faces our members and more information will follow in the April Mayneliner edition EXCITING LUNCH BUNCH NEWSClick on the Lunch Bunch tab to see what is happening!
MEMBERSHIP NEWSMIALS would like to inform the community that membership will now be a January to December periodicity and anyone who holds a current MIALS membership ending in March 2021 will be considered a member in good standing until Dec 31, 2021.
New memberships will be valid January 1st, 2021 until December 31, 2021. MIALS has now implemented a donation-based membership and tax receipts will be issued for any difference between the donated amount and $10 to serve the community in spite of the many challenges we are facing. For ease of payment please etransfer at membership@mials.org COVID 19 uPDATEAs the months roll by we are anxiously waiting for things to settle back to normal (or somewhat normal at least!). Though we are not in a position to provide transportation or continue our Lunch Bunch program at this time, we have been able to reach out in many other ways.
May McKenzie, coordinator of volunteers 250-539-2530 and Sue Duncan, Lunch Bunch coordinator 250-539-3640, continue to provide services PLEASE SEE THE MAYNELINER MIALS ARTICLE WRITTEN BY JODY WALDIE BELOW WHICH WILL PROVIDE FAR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON OUR PRESENT SERVICES. NEWSLETTERSMARCH 2021 by Jody Waldie
At time of writing we enjoy the bits of green poking through the white of our Valentine’s snowfall and anticipate spring being just around the corner. Mark your calendars…MIALS AGM will be held Friday, April 30 th 9:30 am via Zoom. We look forward to seeing the virtual faces our members and more information will follow in the April MayneLiner edition. In the meantime membership can be renewed by e-transfer to membership@mials.org. We have changed to a January – December calendar year membership period. For this transition year, those who holds a MIALS membership ending in March 2021 will be considered a member in good standing until Dec 31, 2021. Membership is donation-based and tax receipts will be issued for any difference between the donated amount and $10. Please contact membership@mials.org for further information. Due to pandemic social gathering restrictions it has been a year now since our lunch/social group has been able to meet. Coordinator Sue Duncan has maintained contacts and connections ever looking for creative ways to keep participants engaged. Last month marked a trial of bringing a little Lunch Bunch happiness to the doorsteps of our friends. A big thank you to; Linda, Bruce and the team at Sunny Mayne Bakery for the delicious meals, Mike at True Value for donating bags and boxes to make it safer and easier for our volunteers to deliver, Mayne Island Community Services for donating puzzles, sketch books, chocolates and all kinds of entertaining goodies, our very dear Mayne Island School students for making Valentine’s cards, and our amazing MIALS volunteers for delivering with a smile (under their masks of course). For information about our Lunch Bunch program please contact Sue Duncan at 250-539-3640. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated and for more information on volunteering or the Volunteer Program please contact May McKenzie at 250-539-2530. We would like to thank those who have most recently and generously support MIALS: Garth Owen and Deb Foote, Alex, Janet and Alan Guy, James Marlon-Lambert, Kathie Warning, Jim and Ingrid Marsh, John and Eilene Verheul, Bob and Mary McKinnon, Pat Huhn and Andrew McKay, Diana King, Beverly McKenzie, Beth and Norman Cooper, Patricia Fitzgerald, David Larry Dorward, Kim Harris and those who have asked to remain anonymous. Thank you all so much.
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cancelleD until further notice DUE TO COVID
MARCH 2020 Mayneliner Issue
Happy March Mayne Islanders!!! Spring is just around the corner and we would like to remind everyone that April bring showers! Oh wait…..wasn't that January and February… I digress. April brings Mayne Island Assisted Living our AGM on April 16th at 9:30 at the Firefighters Association recreational hall (aka the old schoolhouse). In the meantime, we are in a search for candidates for our board. If you are new to the island and looking for somewhere to volunteer please consider MIALS. You can contact any member of our board listed above for further information.
MIALS would like to welcome 3 new volunteers: Deb Cleland, Rose Marie McSherry and Vicki Turay. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated and for more information on volunteering please contact May McKenzie at 250-539-2530.
Lunch Bunch news: February 6th was our first luncheon at the Firefighters Association Hall and it was a huge hit. We had approximately 40 in attendance and everyone was amazed at the gorgeous restoration, huge congratulations to all the volunteers who contributed to this fabulous facility. It was a labour of love. Special guest in attendance was Ed Hunter who taught at the school in the 60s!! Also a heartfelt thank you to those who donated items to get us started. We had 12 card tables, 40 folding chairs, dishes, materials for tablecloths and sewing of same, in short everything we need for the time being, all donated by the generosity of members of the community, family and friends. If you would like to attend the Luncheons on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, please reserve a spot by contacting Sue Duncan at 250-539-3640.
We are still waiting to hear a response regarding the gaming grant we have applied for and hope it will help us to continue to do the work needed for the community. MIALS does not receive any government funding and we depend almost solely on the generosity of the community, without this support we could not continue to function.
We would like to thank those who continue to generously support MIALS: In the last couple of months, Peter Askin, Pat Huhn and Andrew McKay, Garth Owen and Deb Foote, Helen and John O'Brian, W. Davies and M. Winterbottom, Terry Lynn Paterson, Donald Eadie, Kim Harris, David Larry Dorward and Maureen Pearl. There are many more who donate anonymously. Thank you all so much.
MIALS would like to welcome 3 new volunteers: Deb Cleland, Rose Marie McSherry and Vicki Turay. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated and for more information on volunteering please contact May McKenzie at 250-539-2530.
Lunch Bunch news: February 6th was our first luncheon at the Firefighters Association Hall and it was a huge hit. We had approximately 40 in attendance and everyone was amazed at the gorgeous restoration, huge congratulations to all the volunteers who contributed to this fabulous facility. It was a labour of love. Special guest in attendance was Ed Hunter who taught at the school in the 60s!! Also a heartfelt thank you to those who donated items to get us started. We had 12 card tables, 40 folding chairs, dishes, materials for tablecloths and sewing of same, in short everything we need for the time being, all donated by the generosity of members of the community, family and friends. If you would like to attend the Luncheons on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, please reserve a spot by contacting Sue Duncan at 250-539-3640.
We are still waiting to hear a response regarding the gaming grant we have applied for and hope it will help us to continue to do the work needed for the community. MIALS does not receive any government funding and we depend almost solely on the generosity of the community, without this support we could not continue to function.
We would like to thank those who continue to generously support MIALS: In the last couple of months, Peter Askin, Pat Huhn and Andrew McKay, Garth Owen and Deb Foote, Helen and John O'Brian, W. Davies and M. Winterbottom, Terry Lynn Paterson, Donald Eadie, Kim Harris, David Larry Dorward and Maureen Pearl. There are many more who donate anonymously. Thank you all so much.
A HUGE THANK YOU FOR THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION
Media Release for the Victoria Foundation announcement of MIALS Lunch Program receiving a $15,000 Victoria Foundation grant. MIALS is extremely grateful for the support of the Victoria Foundation.
"Our community is very appreciative of this grant and the support of Mayne Island seniors from the Victoria Foundation,” said Jody Waldie, President of the Mayne Island Assisted Living Society which received a $15,000 grant. “MIALS, in partnership with the Mayne Island Health Centre Association, provides a twice monthly lunch and education/activities program which engages community volunteers and targets seniors who are at risk of social isolation. The feedback for this very popular new program has been phenomenal. Receiving this grant allows us to secure the continuation of "Lunch Bunch" for a minimum of three years with potential for growth in both number of attendees and program expansion. We are thrilled. Thank you, Victoria Foundation!"
"Our community is very appreciative of this grant and the support of Mayne Island seniors from the Victoria Foundation,” said Jody Waldie, President of the Mayne Island Assisted Living Society which received a $15,000 grant. “MIALS, in partnership with the Mayne Island Health Centre Association, provides a twice monthly lunch and education/activities program which engages community volunteers and targets seniors who are at risk of social isolation. The feedback for this very popular new program has been phenomenal. Receiving this grant allows us to secure the continuation of "Lunch Bunch" for a minimum of three years with potential for growth in both number of attendees and program expansion. We are thrilled. Thank you, Victoria Foundation!"
we are in the latest issue of Pulse Magazine on page 13.
https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pulse-2019_lr.pdf
https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pulse-2019_lr.pdf
Mayne Island Assisted Living would like to thank everyone who made our summer fundraising such a HUGE success. If it were not for the generosity of all the people involved volunteers, community, especially the LIONS, the Community Bus, Home Hardware, home owners and so many others to numerous to mention but you know who you are we could not have done so well. Please know we are so so thankful and if ever MIALS can do anything to help please do not hesitate to reach out
May Mayneliner Issue
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society
Finally, daytime temperatures are rising, veggie gardens can be planted, and blossoms are out. Our island community is getting busy with AGM’s, concerts, and neighbourhood get-togethers.
May is a great month to air out the house, clean up the workshop, freshen up the space and get rid of the excess! Decluttering your space really helps to lighten your “mental” load. AND upcycling and recycling your gently used stuff is a responsible way of disposing of things no longer feeling the love in your home!!
So, keeping your good health in mind, MIALS invites you to join us at our really big
YARD SALE
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Dinner Bay Park, 10a.m. to 3p.m.
There are many ways you can participate in this fundraising event.
Purchase your own table for $20 from any one of the MIALS Board members; proceeds go directly to MIALS. Then go ahead and sell your items.
To keep your energy up – hamburgers, hotdogs, and a vegetarian option will be available, as well as drinks. We are hopeful that we can encourage some local musical talent to round out the day.
Please support us and book your table as soon as possible. A surprise gift awaits one of the early birds!
Contact: Bonnie Horsfall at bonniehorsfall@gmail.com; Jody Waldie at jody.waldie@gmail.com; Deb Austin at deborah33@shaw.ca; Kathie Warning at kwarning@shaw.ca; Ruth Curran at r.curran@shaw.ca .
Come on out and support us by shopping and snacking and simply enjoying the day!
We are also very fortunate to be one of the community services chosen to receive funds from the Mayne Island Home & Garden Tour schedule for June 30, 2019.
Huge thanks to Brenda Dean at Remax for sponsoring the show and organizing the VIP Tour, along with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall, Colleen Ming and Ingrid Marsh for planning and organizing the day.
Please see the large ad in this Mayneliner issue and purchase your tickets asap. This event is wonderful and sells out quickly each year!
We are looking for volunteers to help with ticket taking and parking at the homes so if you have time to give to this event, please be in touch with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall or Colleen Ming.
Please remember that Mayne Island Assisted Living is “here to help”. The program was developed by islanders as a way of connecting people who need some assistance to remain independent with people who are willing to offer that assistance. If you have a need or with to offer support please be in contact with May McKenzie 250-539-2530.
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society
Finally, daytime temperatures are rising, veggie gardens can be planted, and blossoms are out. Our island community is getting busy with AGM’s, concerts, and neighbourhood get-togethers.
May is a great month to air out the house, clean up the workshop, freshen up the space and get rid of the excess! Decluttering your space really helps to lighten your “mental” load. AND upcycling and recycling your gently used stuff is a responsible way of disposing of things no longer feeling the love in your home!!
So, keeping your good health in mind, MIALS invites you to join us at our really big
YARD SALE
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Dinner Bay Park, 10a.m. to 3p.m.
There are many ways you can participate in this fundraising event.
Purchase your own table for $20 from any one of the MIALS Board members; proceeds go directly to MIALS. Then go ahead and sell your items.
To keep your energy up – hamburgers, hotdogs, and a vegetarian option will be available, as well as drinks. We are hopeful that we can encourage some local musical talent to round out the day.
Please support us and book your table as soon as possible. A surprise gift awaits one of the early birds!
Contact: Bonnie Horsfall at bonniehorsfall@gmail.com; Jody Waldie at jody.waldie@gmail.com; Deb Austin at deborah33@shaw.ca; Kathie Warning at kwarning@shaw.ca; Ruth Curran at r.curran@shaw.ca .
Come on out and support us by shopping and snacking and simply enjoying the day!
We are also very fortunate to be one of the community services chosen to receive funds from the Mayne Island Home & Garden Tour schedule for June 30, 2019.
Huge thanks to Brenda Dean at Remax for sponsoring the show and organizing the VIP Tour, along with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall, Colleen Ming and Ingrid Marsh for planning and organizing the day.
Please see the large ad in this Mayneliner issue and purchase your tickets asap. This event is wonderful and sells out quickly each year!
We are looking for volunteers to help with ticket taking and parking at the homes so if you have time to give to this event, please be in touch with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall or Colleen Ming.
Please remember that Mayne Island Assisted Living is “here to help”. The program was developed by islanders as a way of connecting people who need some assistance to remain independent with people who are willing to offer that assistance. If you have a need or with to offer support please be in contact with May McKenzie 250-539-2530.
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