June 28, 2024 Newsletter - Canada Day Edition
Happy Long Weekend!
I hope you don't miss tomorrow's (June 29th) Barnyard Races and BYOEverything BBQ just because I'm late getting this out!
This will take place on the Patio.
The Barnyard Races start at 4:00 p.m. (a bit later than usual). The BBQ will start around 6:00 p.m.
The weather is not looking great but that doesn't matter, we will just set up in the Social Room if it is raining.
Wednesday, July 3 will be the Brown Bag Lunch in the Social Room
July 11 at 7:00 there will be an interest talk on EV Ownership. If you have been wondering about buying an EV, especially now with charging stations on the property, at least two of the EV owners here at IPT will share their experiences and answer your questions. We'll also have our EVs available for you to look at more closely with no sales pressure!
July 18 Stuff Swap 2:30 - 7:30 in the Social Room. And thanks to those who helped out for June's Swap. I hear it was a big success with only a few boxes of items leftover to be taken to the thrift store.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/Groups CONTINUE! All are in the social room
Monday Meditation 10:00 a.m.
This will take place on the Patio.
The Barnyard Races start at 4:00 p.m. (a bit later than usual). The BBQ will start around 6:00 p.m.
The weather is not looking great but that doesn't matter, we will just set up in the Social Room if it is raining.
Wednesday, July 3 will be the Brown Bag Lunch in the Social Room
July 11 at 7:00 there will be an interest talk on EV Ownership. If you have been wondering about buying an EV, especially now with charging stations on the property, at least two of the EV owners here at IPT will share their experiences and answer your questions. We'll also have our EVs available for you to look at more closely with no sales pressure!
July 18 Stuff Swap 2:30 - 7:30 in the Social Room. And thanks to those who helped out for June's Swap. I hear it was a big success with only a few boxes of items leftover to be taken to the thrift store.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/Groups CONTINUE! All are in the social room
Monday Meditation 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Euchre 2:00 p.m.
Workout Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.
Workout Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.
(new) Friday Games 2:00 p.m.
There is also Knitting 101 who meet at 6:30 on Monday nights but I don't know if that is going to be weekly over the summer, and there will be Pub Nights at Churchill's every 3rd week, as well, but again I don't know for sure if they'll continue over the summer. Watch for a sign in the cases in the mail rooms. Or on the calendar at www.IPTRA.org
Apologies to all those who are running activities, I should have chatted with you before dashing off this newsletter, but I have been run off my feet this week and felt it was better to get this off tonight, rather than wait.
The residents at IPT are amazing at identifying an interest and running with it, so there are pop-up groups happening quite frequently. The social room has been a catalyst for a lot of this, having a place to meet up with others seems to be key. If you have an idea for an event or activity, feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to connect with Lynda who is the IPTRA event coordinator.
I hope you all have a wonderful Canada Day Weekend, whether you are here at IPT enjoying our great location to see the events (this year there will also be the RCAF aerial parade at 1:00 p.m.) or away, enjoying a summer holiday.
BOOK CORNER News
Attached is the Canada Day & Summer Reading Edition of the Book Corner News.
I forgot to include it in the newsletter last night. The Bookworm wrote this a while back so not all books may be there now.
P.S. The Monday Knitting Group meets every second Monday, So July 8th is the next one!
There is also Knitting 101 who meet at 6:30 on Monday nights but I don't know if that is going to be weekly over the summer, and there will be Pub Nights at Churchill's every 3rd week, as well, but again I don't know for sure if they'll continue over the summer. Watch for a sign in the cases in the mail rooms. Or on the calendar at www.IPTRA.org
Apologies to all those who are running activities, I should have chatted with you before dashing off this newsletter, but I have been run off my feet this week and felt it was better to get this off tonight, rather than wait.
The residents at IPT are amazing at identifying an interest and running with it, so there are pop-up groups happening quite frequently. The social room has been a catalyst for a lot of this, having a place to meet up with others seems to be key. If you have an idea for an event or activity, feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to connect with Lynda who is the IPTRA event coordinator.
I hope you all have a wonderful Canada Day Weekend, whether you are here at IPT enjoying our great location to see the events (this year there will also be the RCAF aerial parade at 1:00 p.m.) or away, enjoying a summer holiday.
(Addendum)
FOUND CAT: It's a small brown tabby and it was located early this morning in the stairway of 200 Clearview Avenue. No idea if it is male or female but based on its size, it is probably fairly young. It is currently in a safe, quiet area in the building and is being looked after by staff.
PLEASE SHARE if you know anyone who lives in the building and who is looking for their lost cat.
PLEASE SHARE if you know anyone who lives in the building and who is looking for their lost cat.
BOOK CORNER News
Attached is the Canada Day & Summer Reading Edition of the Book Corner News.
I forgot to include it in the newsletter last night. The Bookworm wrote this a while back so not all books may be there now.
Here's the introduction:
Being a worm, the past few weeks have involved burrowing in the soil and
celebrating spring with balcony flowers. This included, after reading about
how important pollinators are to the climate’s well-being – and ours – a
further burst of herb-buying to call in the bees, bats, butterflies and other
assorted flying things. Is that why there are so many bugs lurking around
the balcony?
Soil washed off fingers, your friendly Bookworm took a trip to the IPT
Library to search for interesting reads. With July 1 st looming – well, almost –
and the beginning of the holiday season the worm indulged in a Canadian
search for beach, balcony, cottage, dec etc. This includes books to relax
with, whether novel, bio, auto-bio or headliner, plus ideas of a few more
places to visit, courtesy of Lonely Planet. For those of us avoiding the
exorbitant cost of those Lonely Planet destinations – stay home with a
good book!
P.S. The Monday Knitting Group meets every second Monday, So July 8th is the next one!