2012 NSW English

National Seniors Week
La Semaine Nationale des Aînés
Moving in Harmony with Hearts Together
Se mouvoir en harmonie, tous cœurs unis
28 May to 1 June 2012 · du 28 mai au 1 juin 2012
Hosted by the Vancouver Branch · Offert par la section de Vancouver
suggested donation: $500
Includes workshop,
accommodation, meals, and
t-shirt
contribution suggérée: 500$
Incluant l’atelier, l’hébergement,
les repas et le t-shirt
location:
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr.
Burnaby, BC
lieu:
L’Université de Simon-Fraser
8888 University Dr.
Burnaby, BC
Vancouver branch:
588 E 15 Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R5
[email protected]
Section de Vancouver:
588 15 Av E.
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R5
[email protected]
National Seniors Week 2012
Dear Friends,
The Pacific Region and the Vancouver Branch cordially invite you to join
us for National Seniors Week, May 28th – June 1st, 2012.
The workshop will be held at Simon Fraser University, about 13 km east of
Vancouver, in a beautiful setting at the top of Burnaby Mountain.
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions for more details about the
week. You may also wish to read the Travel in British Columbia page to
learn about travel opportunities before and after the workshop.
We encourage you to register early, to assure your accommodation on
campus.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
National Seniors Week Steering Committee
[email protected]
588 East 15th Avenue,
Vancouver, BC,
Tel: (604) 681-6609
Fax: (604) 681-6692
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada · La Société de tai chi taoïste du Canada
National Seniors Week 2012 · La Semaine Nationale des Aînés 2012
*** Please complete using black ink only / SVP complétez à l’encre noire ***
First Time Registration / Première inscription
Registration Modification / Modification d’une inscription
Personal Information · Informations Personnelles
First Name / Prénom
Last Name / Nom de famille
Number and Street / Numéro civique et nom de la rue
Home Telephone / Téléphone à la maison
City / Ville
Sex / Sexe
Province
Cell Phone / Téléphone cellulaire
Postal Code / Code postal Country / Pays
E-Mail / Courriel :
T-Shirt Size / Taille de t-shirt
Special Requirements / Besoins Spéciaux
Date of Birth / Date de Naissance
S/P
M
L/G
XL/XG
XXL/XXG
(yyyy-mm-dd) / (aaaa-mm-jj)
Emergency Contact Name / Nom de la personne à contacter en cas d’urgence Emergency Contact Number / Numéro de téléphone en cas d’urgence
Arrivals and Departures · Arrivées et Départs
By PLANE at Vancouver International Airport / En AVION à l’Aéroport International de Vancouver
Pick up outside at the far right end of the Domestic Arrivals area / Membres seront ramassés à l’exterieure, à l’extreme droite de l’aire d’acceuil au niveau des arrivées (niveau 2)
Arrival Date and Time / Date et Heure d’Arrivée
Flight Number / Vol no
Carrier / Transporteur
Departure Date and Time / Date et Heure de Départ
Flight Number / Vol no
Carrier / Transporteur
By TRAIN or BUS at Pacific Central Station / En TRAIN ou AUTOBUS à la Gare Centrale du Pacifique
Pickup will be outside of the station. Look for the Tai Chi logo. / Membres seront ramassés à l’exterieure de la station, veuillez chercher le logo de la Société.
Arrival Date and Time / Date et Heure d’Arrivée
By PLANE, TRAIN or BUS /
Par AVION, TRAIN ou AUTOBUS
Departure Date and Time / Date et Heure de Départ
Please Pick Me Up (wear a Tai Chi logo) /
SVP, venir me chercher (Veuillez porter un logo de la Société)
Please Drop Me Off /
SVP, venir me reconduire
By CAR at Simon Fraser University / En AUTO à l’Université de Simon-Fraser
Parking costs approximately $6 per day / Stationnement au coût d'environ $6 par jour
Arrival Date and Time / Date et Heure d’Arrivée
Departure Date and Time / Date et Heure de Départ
Accommodation · Hébergement
Room accommodation includes bedding and towels / L’hébergement dans les chambres inclut la literie et les serviettes.
I Require a Room / Je veux une chambre
Yes / Oui
No / Non
Notes on my lodging requirements / Remarques sur mes besoins d’hébergement
Private Room, no additional cost / Chambre privée, prix inclus
Queen Suite (queen size bed) Additional cost. Please see FAQs for more details. / Chambre “Queen” (lit double) Coût additionnel. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter la FAQ.
Sharing with / partager avec:
Queen Sofa Suite (queen size bed, sofa bed) Additional Cost. Please see FAQs for more details / Chambre “Queen” (lit double et divan-lit) Coût additionnel. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter la FAQ.
Sharing with / partager avec:
Meals · Repas
Sunday dinner / souper du Dimanche
Special Diet:
Diète spéciale:
Diabetic /
Diabétique
Served from 6:00pm to 7:00pm / Le souper sera servi entre 18 h et 19 h
Celiac /
Coeliaque
Vegetarian /
Végétarien
Vegan /
Végétalien
Other (specify):
Autre (veuillez préciser):
Notes on my food requirements / Remarques sur mes besoins alimentaires
Other Activities · Autres Activitées
Are you interested in any of these other activities connected to Senior's Week? We will contact you with more information if any options are checked /
êtes-vous intéressé par d’autres activités liées à la Semaine des Aînés? Nous vous recontacterons avec plus d'informations si des options au bas sont
cochées.
Train trip through the Rocky Mountains /
Voyage en train à travers les Montagnes Rocheuses
Other travel in the Pacific Region (billet(s) requested) /
Autre voyage dans la Région du Pacifique (requête(s) d’hébergement)
Alaskan cruise June 2-9 /
Croisière en Alaska du 2 au 9 juin
Regional Workshop in the Haida Gwaii (fmr. Queen Charlotte Islands) June 8-10 /
Atelier Régional à l’archipel Haida Gwaii (anc. Iles de la Reine-Charlotte) du 8 au 10 juin.
Workshop Information · Coût et Coordonnées
28 May to 1 June 2012
Cost: $500
Includes workshop, accommodation, meals, and
t-shirt
location:
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr.
Burnaby, BC
Vancouver branch:
588 E 15 Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R5
[email protected]
Tel: (604) 681-6609
Fax: (604) 681-6692
du 28 mai au 1 juin 2012
Coût: $500
Incluant l’atelier,
l’hébergement, les repas
et le t-shirt
lieu:
L’Université de SimonFraser
8888 University Dr.
Burnaby, BC
Section de Vancouver:
588 15 Av E.
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R5
[email protected]
Tel: (604) 681-6609
Fax: (604) 681-6692
National Seniors Week Frequently Asked Questions
1. When does the workshop begin and end?
Registration begins on Sunday afternoon, May 27th. Dinner will be
available from 6:00 to 7:00 Sunday evening. The workshop begins
after breakfast on Monday, May 28th and finishes at noon on Friday,
June 1st. Our last meal on campus will be Friday lunch.
2. What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check in begins at about 3:00 pm on May 27th, although we may have
access to some rooms earlier. Check-out time for members staying in
private rooms is 2:00 pm on Friday, June 1st and at 11:00 am for those
staying in hotel suites.
3. How do I register for National Seniors’ Week?
a. Please follow these instructions to use the Electronic Registration
Form for Seniors Week.
1. Please ensure you have the most recent version of Adobe Reader.
Third-party (non-Adobe) applications should not be used. You
can download the latest version of Adobe Reader from this link:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/
2. Open the electronic registration form with Adobe Reader.
3. Fill out the fields on the form as accurately as possible.
4. Once the form is filled out, click the “submit form” button in the
top right hand side of the Adobe Reader window
Notes:
DO NOT USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE FOR THIS FORM. The
information will be lost when the form is submitted. Please make sure
you are using the most recent version of Adobe Reader only.
DO NOT SUBMIT COMPLETED FORMS BY E-MAIL. We will not be
able to use the information if they are sent in this way. Please use the
“submit form” button in the latest version of Adobe Reader only.
If you are having difficulty with electronic submission (using the
submit form button), please print a copy, and fax the form to (604)
681-6692 or mail it to us at 588 East 15th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5T
2R5.
PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL COMPLETED FORMS.
We will let you know when your registration arrives.
4. Is there a deadline for registration?
You should register soon! After March 22nd, we may not be able to
guarantee that there will be accommodation for you on campus.
5. Where is Simon Fraser University?
SFU is at the top of Burnaby Mountain, about 13 km east of Vancouver.
The university is famous for its architecture and views of the Coastal
Range Mountains and the fertile Fraser Valley. You will find directions
and much more information on the SFU website:
http://www.sfu.ca .
If you are planning to travel by plane, you will be happy to know that
we have negotiated a 10-per-cent discount off WestJet's lowest fares
for members flying into and out of Vancouver from May 23 through
June 13. To take advantage of this discount, you must book your flight
through Pervin Ozselmanoglu, branch manager of Marlin Travel
Oakridge Centre in Vancouver. Telephone 604 266-1712.
[email protected].
6. Is there parking at SFU?
Yes. The cost will be approximately $6 per day, payable directly to SFU.
7. Can I bring my RV or tent?
Unfortunately, there is no RV parking or tenting permitted on campus.
8. What is the accommodation like?
Workshop participants will be accommodated in private rooms on
campus, with shared washrooms on each floor. Some of the rooms are
completely accessible. In addition there are several significantly larger
rooms for those who need a little more space for walkers. If you have
mobility challenges, please let us know so we can make sure your
room is close to an accessible washroom.
Here is a link to the SFU Guest Accommodation webpage:
http://www.sfuaccommodations.ca
9. Are there double rooms available?
There are a very limited number of hotel-style rooms available at
extra cost, on a first-come, first-served basis. These suites do not have
accessible washrooms.
•Queen Suites include one queen bed, a private washroom and one
parking space.
•Queen Sofa Suites include one queen bed, one pull-out sofa bed, a
private washroom, and two parking spaces.
Queen Suite
Additional cost for 1 person
Additional cost for 2 people
$257.05
$28.58 each
Queen-sofa Suite
Additional cost for 1 person
Additional cost for 2 people
3 or 4 people
$365.60 each
$82.85 each
No additional cost
If we do not have a suite available for you, we will do our best to
accommodate you in adjacent rooms.
10. Will there be an opportunity to see some of Vancouver during
the workshop?
Yes! We are planning a tour to take in some of the most interesting
sites in the city, followed by Tai Chi and a banquet at our newly
renovated Pacific Regional Centre, home of the Vancouver branch.
11. What is the weather like in Vancouver around the end of May?
☼ It’s usually fairly warm, with an average maximum daytime
temperature of 170C, but cooler in the evenings. This is the west coast,
so don’t be surprised if we have rain too. Dressing in layers is a good
idea.
12. What if I want to arrive a few days early or leave a few days
after the workshop is over?
You can make your own arrangements with SFU Conference and
Guest Accommodations. Room rates will be the same as for the
workshop. You can contact them through the accommodation
website: http://www.sfuaccommodations.ca or call Katelyn D’Angio
at 778-782-3228.
13. Can you suggest travel opportunities in British Columbia
before and after the workshop?
Yes! Please see the Travel in British Columbia page.
Travel opportunities in British Columbia before and after the
National Seniors workshop
We have lined up several travel options for those who want to plan a
unique vacation in and around beautiful British Columbia as part of
their trip to National Seniors Week in Vancouver. The options range
from discounted air fares to a luxury train trip through the mountains,
a Tai Chi cruise to Alaska and a regional workshop in Haida Gwaii.
To register for the Haida Gwaii workshop, please contact the folks at
Haida Gwaii directly: [email protected] (250) 557-2487. Fax (250)
559-8525
If you wish to book space on the train trip, the cruise or the discounted
flights, please contact Pervin Ozselmanoglu, branch manager of Marlin
Travel Oakridge Centre in Vancouver. Telephone 604 266-1712.
[email protected].
1. WestJet discount
We have negotiated a 10-per-cent discount off WestJet's lowest fares
for members flying into and out of Vancouver from May 23 through
June 13. The discount is available only through Pervin at Marlin Travel
in Vancouver. Westjet requires payment in full at the time of booking
and Pervin will need the names of passengers as they appear on a
passport or other government-issued ID, dates of birth, mailing
address and credit card details. Westjet does allow cancellations up to
two hours before departure and charges a $50 penalty. The remainder
of the prepaid fare is held by Westjet to be used against future travel
costs.
You can check Westjet's flight schedules in and out of Vancouver on its
Web site, www.westjet.ca
2. Regional workshop in Haida Gwaii
Here's an opportunity for an exotic travel experience that most of us
might never have in the normal course of events. The Tai Taoist Tai Chi
group in Haida Gwaii is hosting a regional workshop and other
activities June 8 to 10, a week after National Seniors Week.
The Haida Gwaii group promises “a special weekend offering a variety
of opportunities to deepen our practice and understanding of these
precious healing arts and to have fun together!” Enjoy a banquet with
invited guests and entertainment. Glimpse Haida culture and enjoy a
scenic tour of the east coast of Graham Island.
Events get underway on Friday June 8 with an opening welcome and
supper provided by Sandspit members, followed by an open practice
at Sandspit Community Hall.
The next day, the regional workshop takes place from 9:30 to 4 pm, at
the Village of Queen Charlotte Community Hall, followed by a banquet.
Sunday June 10 brings a Tai Chi adventure starting with a Taoist Tai
Chi set and a short tour of the Haida Gwaii Museum and Haida
Heritage Centre. Next comes a drive north along the coast of Graham
Island, where participants will visit the scenic rural community of Tlell,
admire the views from Port Clemens Village, and visit Naikoon
Provincial Park and its famous blow holes. Finally, there will be more
Tai Chi on North Beach, where Haida legend says Raven first brought
people into the world by coaxing them out of a clamshell.
The total cost for the workshop, all meals, and the Adventure Day will
be $130
There are two airports on the islands. Air Canada flies to Sandspit and
Pacific Coastal Airlines flies to Masset.
Air Canada's regular return air fare from Vancouver to Sandspit is
approximately $1,000 including taxes, but if we can book 10 or more
seats on a flight, we can get a group rate that reduces the cost,
including taxes, to about $600 per person for the return trip. To get
the discount, you must book through Pervin at Marlin Travel. We are
still looking into fare options with Pacific Coastal Airlines and will pass
on information as it becomes available. http://www.pacificcoastal.com.
An alternative route to the islands is by ferry, travelling from Prince
Rupert to Skidegate Landing – about a six- hour ferry crossing.
Check out the BC Ferries web site: http://www.bcferries.com
or call 1-888-223-3779 for schedule information.
3. Luxury train through the Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain Rail Tours operates the Rocky Mountaineer
passenger trains and offers trip packages that include travel through
spectacular mountain country by day, a helicopter flight over the
Rockies and overnight stays in comfortable hotels.
Our travel agent recommends that members who are interested in this
trip consider the tour that begins May 24 in Calgary and gets them to
Vancouver in time to make it to Simon Fraser University for the start of
National Seniors Week.
The trains have dome cars and the scenery throughout the trip,
especially through the Rocky Mountains, is dazzling.
May 24 is set aside for sightseeing around Calgary and an overnight
hotel stay. The next day, the tour heads west toward the mountains.
The day includes a helicopter flight over the Rockies in the Kananaskis
area, and then on to Banff National Park for a tour that includes Bow
Falls and a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. After an
overnight stay in Banff, passengers will board the Rocky Mountaineer
train for a day trip through the most spectacular part of the Rockies,
crossing the Continental Divide, traversing the Rogers Pass and ending
the day in Kamloops for an overnight stay. The last day of the trip, the
train heads to Vancouver through more mountain country, including
the steep slopes and rock sheds of the Thompson River and the
rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Overnight in a
Vancouver hotel and early the next morning, it's on to National Seniors
Week.
The price of the trip varies considerably depending on the level of
service chosen. Based on double occupancy, the journey will cost
$1,739.77 per person for the operator's “Red Leaf Service” level,
$2,307.97 for Silver Leaf Service, and $2,946.61 for Gold Leaf Service.
The train operator requires a non-refundable deposit, and full
payment 60 days before the departure date.
To explore the options, including details of the service levels, check
the Web site http://www.rockymountaineer.com. Please book through
Pervin at Marlin Travel, who will provide final details and reserve your
tour package.
4. Cruise to Alaska
Sixteen state rooms are being held for us aboard the ms Zuiderdam,
one of Holland America Line's newest cruise ships. It departs
Vancouver on Saturday June 2, the day after National Seniors Week
ends, for a seven-day return cruise to Alaska and Glacier Bay via the
Inside Passage. More rooms can be booked if demand is high.
This promises to be a spectacular trip, with the added benefit of
scheduled on-board Tai Chi sessions on the ship's sports deck in good
weather, and indoors if the weather acts up.
But please note that there is some urgency to make your plans soon.
You should book with the travel agent before Jan. 31. After that date
there will probably be staterooms available, but we can't guarantee
that, nor can we guarantee prices after that date.
At Vancouver Harbour, passengers will check in starting at noon on
Saturday June 2, and the Zuiderdam will cast off at 5 p.m. All day
Sunday, it will cruise through the Inside Passage, the sheltered route
between the B.C. Mainland and its offshore islands. Much of the trip
will be through fjord-like channels lined with mountains, glaciers and
untouched rainforest, with good chances of spotting bald eagles and
other birds, whales and porpoises, and wildlife such as bears, wolves
and deer onshore.
On the Monday, the Zuiderdam will cruise through Tracy Arm, a long
Alaska fjord known for its glaciers and wildlife. Later Monday, the ship
will moor at Juneau, Alaska for shore visits. On Tuesday, the ship visits
Skagway for more shore-visit possibilities. On Wednesday, it's on to
Glacier Bay, famous for its glaciers, which can sometimes be seen
calving – dropping huge sheets of ice into the bay. Glacier Bay is
ringed by mountains and is a good spot for viewing whales and other
wildlife.
On Thursday it's time for shore visits at Ketchikan, Alaska and on Friday
the Zuiderdam will cruise south through the Inside Passage, arriving in
Vancouver Saturday morning.
There is a range of prices, all based on double occupancy:
• $1,188 per person for a large inside stateroom.
• $1,361 per person for large outside staterooms with obstructed views.
• $1,392 per person for large outside staterooms with partial sea views.
• Approximately $2,000 per person for two classes of deluxe verandah
staterooms.
Prices include all meals including room service, but alcoholic
beverages are extra.
Your trip must be booked through Pervin at Marlin Travel for us to get
these rates. A deposit is required at the time of booking, and is
refundable up to March 5.
More information, including deck plans for the ms Zuiderdam and
virtual tours of staterooms can be found at
http://www.hollandamerica.com.
5. Additional travel options:
We are putting together information about other possible trips around
British Columbia that might interest members who want to spend
some time exploring B.C. before or after Seniors Week. Details will
follow in the weeks to come. Stay tuned!