UOVSFC News for the week of April 27

Whatever happened to the cow that was lifted into the air by the tornado?
Answer: Udder disaster!

The Chicken Pottery workshop second session is on Tuesday April 28. Stay tuned for photos of the final finished products!

Walk in the Woods – Wednesday, April 29 (Weather permitting): Patti will lead the group in this walk as she has already checked it out. We will be walking the M trail from the Chalet east to Bishop's Bridge and around to the Babbling Brook bridge (which is still safe and passable) and back across the power line to the Chalet, approximately 4 km in length, and an hour's brisk walk. (We won’t be doing the full M Loop.) It is estimated that it will take about 90 minutes with stops to see the creek. There is snow and there are some wet spots in places, but quite easily navigated or you can get around them. Patti highly recommends boots rather than shoes for the soft spots! We will leave from Ski Chalet at 1:30, WEATHER PERMITTING.
**The club owns a portable AED which comes with its own backpack for ease of carrying, and weighs approximately 15-25 lbs; if anyone participating in the walk would be willing to carry this, please advise by emailing: 23uovsfc55@gmail.com.

Thursday morning Coffee and Conversation will be at the Deep River Library at 10:00 am on April 30.

Roast Beef Dinner & DJ Dance Saturday, May 2, 2026. Deep River Legion, Members $30, non-members $35, non refundable. Registration closed April 15. Limited capacity. Doors open at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm. Spot dance prizes.

Guided Functional Breathing: Tuesday May 5 at 10 am
Join us at the Deep River Library in the Program Room. This 1 hour guided session led by Priscilla offers experiential practices and techniques that aim to enhance your overall well-being, with practical applications that you can implement in your daily activities to strengthen independence and reduce stress. You will learn tools that help slow your breath, support jaw and tongue positioning, and guided breath sequences that help restore functional rhythm to the respiratory and pelvic diaphragms. Experience the many benefits of functional diaphragmatic breathing with practices that help expand lung capacity and improve breath control; boost immunity and aid digestion; strengthen heart rate variability and stamina; encourage circulation and pelvic floor health; and promote vitality, deep relaxation and sleep quality. Welcoming and inviting. No experience necessary. Practiced from seated on a chair. All are welcome, there is no cost to attend. **Please pre-register by contacting: 23uovsfc55@gmail.com

May 12 at 9 am Framed Stained-Glass Picture Workshop. Join us in the Deep
River Library Program Room for a stained-glass workshop led by Patricia Juby. There is space for 12 people. $40 per person to cover cost of supplies; there is a choice of three patterns (see attached photo of designs). **Please pay by etransfer to
23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by cash or cheque in the drop box in the Deep River Town Hall before May 5th. Please provide your choice of pattern (flowers, dragonfly, or bee) when registering.

Ballroom Dancing with Mac and Elizabeth: Good news!! Mac and Elizabeth have generously offered to bring us more ballroom dancing on May 19 and 26 at 9 am at the DR Library program room. **Please register with 23uovsfc55@gmail.com if you wish to join in the fun. No cost.

Community Kitchens Free Breakfast at the CEC - We had another good turnout for the Community Breakfast on Saturday with 57 people being served and $372 raised in donations, which assist the Community Kitchen. As usual, it was a very social time and pleasant for guests and volunteers alike. Our next free breakfast is on May 23, so mark it on your calendar and we hope to see you there. If you wish to volunteer, please contact: sfcvolunteer54@gmail.com.

Sing-along Saturday May 23 at 7 pm at the Deep River Legion. $5 at the door. Preregistration is encouraged so we know how many guests to expect; please email: 23uovsfc55@gmail.com. See attached poster.

       

Valvular heart diseases are dysfunctions of the doors that direct blood flow within the heart. These diseases affect hundreds of thousands of people in Canada. Heart valve problems are often undetected, and late detection may have severe consequences.
A free screening conducted by the Ottawa Heart Institute is being hosted by the UOV Senior’s Friendship Club for people 65+ with no known heart issues.
The mobile screening program offers early detection, diagnosis and treatment. The clinics on April 30 and October 20 are fully booked, but a third date may be added. **We have confirmed November 5th for the third Valvular Heart Disease Screening session. To participate in upcoming clinics at Real Hope Christian Assembly, 33019 Hwy 17 Deep River, please call 613-696-7412 or email at: heartvalve@ottawaheart.ca. Limited space available. Future clinic dates will be booked based on need. ***REMINDER: the first session is this coming Thursday, April 30th for those who have been contacted by the Heart Institute and given an appointment time and instructions. Please make sure you are on time!

The Upper Ottawa Valley Seniors Friendship Club is open to all adults living in the area from Chalk River to Deux Rivieres. Website https://seniorsfriendshipclub.ca
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Melanie Theil, for Ann Serdula, with information and proof reading from others.