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Snowbird Checklist:
What to do before you head south
From Anne Dimon
• Travel Arrangements & Accommodations - Booking your travel
arrangements and accommodations well in advance will enable you to plan
the most cost effective trip. Check out the variety of travel magazines, the
travel section of your local newspaper and web sites to research your des
tination, airfare, hotel, rental cars and local attractions.
• Health Insurance - Make sure you have out-of-country health insurance
coverage. You may require supplementary coverage to your existing poli
cy, so it's important to research different travel health plans in advance of
your trip, as many vary in price and coverage. An accident or illness can
become very expensive for anyone without sufficient coverage.
• Paying Bills - Pay all outstanding bills in advance and arrange to have all
incoming bills forwarded to you or paid by . omeone else. The internet and
automated banking have also made paying bills last and efficient. For other
financial issues, speak with your financial advisor to determine the best
way to manage your money and investments while away.
• Cash - Take traveller’s cheques in case of emergency, but automated
teller machines (ATMs) are widely available and eliminate the need to
carry excess cash. Also, ATMs tend to provide a better currency exchange
rate.
• Prescriptions and Identification - Bring copies of any prescriptions,
such as eyeglasses and medications as well as passports, credit cards and
any other important documents. Be sure to keep them in a different loca
tion from your actual prescriptions and identifications, in case of lost or
stolen luggage. It’s also wise for a family member back home to have a
copy of important documents, including your power of attorney, will and
travel arrangements.
• Housekeeping - Cancel your newspapers and have someone pick up your
mail on a regular basis. In case of emergency, leave a set of your house keys
with a family member or neighbour. In addition, lower the heat and turn off
the water heaters to save energy, and be sure to make snow removal
arrangements.
Tips for Buying Travel Insurance
• Make certain that you’re not already covered. Some work-related
group policies and credit cards include provisions for out-of-country travel
coverage. If you are not already covered, take the time to shop around and
make sure that your coverage is adequate for your needs and covers your
trip duration. Take the time to compare, ask questions and fully understand
the coverage you are purchasing. Consider the protection offered, the guar
antees and quality of service, as well as the reputation of the company you
are dealing with.
• Know what you’re getting in terms of coverage limit. A low cost poli
cy may seem attractive until you realize that it limits the cost of medical
emergencies to $25,000 or $50,000. That may not go far when you consid
er that American hospitals can cost up to $10,000 U.S. for a single day of
intensive care.
• Consider the deductible. While a low deductible may seem desirable to
cost-conscious travellers at the time of purchase, seniors should consider
the financial impact of any deductibles should a claim arise. Snowbirds
may wish to consider paying extra at the outset to eliminate this risk and
ensure complete and full coverage.
Be aware that restrictions on pre-existing health conditions and eligi
bility requirements will vary from one company to the next. Some poli
cies may exclude those with pre-existing conditions for a specified period
of lime and others will consider waiving such exclusions upon completion
of a medical questionnaire.
• Be upfront with your insurer about your medical status. This is impor
tant because otherwise you risk a contract becoming null and void should
a med.cal emergency result in a claim and the insurer discovers that you
withheld relevant information.
• Emergency Medical Assistance. Make sure the insurer you choose offers
high-quality emergency medical assistance, including a toll-free 24-hour
help line. This service can be your best friend in the event of a medical
emergency.
• Repatriation Provision. Be sure your policy offers a repatnation to
Canada benefit service in the event of serious illness or accident.
• Don’t make a decision based solely on cost. Determine what you are
giving up in order to secure a lower premium. Paying a higher premium for
important benefits and coverage may be your best investment. Also look
for “extras” such as discounts or access to travel services and health infor
mation.
• And finally, don’t make any buying decisions until you are fully
aware of how a policy stipulation might apply to you. This is particular
ly important if you have a pre-existing condition.
A little
exercise on
go a long way!
Sharing a Healthier Future'^^
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Walking 3 km in 35 minutes
can do wonders for your health.
It's that simple. ▲
A Birthday Tea
for
AUDREY
THOMPSON’S
"80th ”
Sunday,
December 3, 2000
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
at
Londesboro Hall
Silver donation for charity
in lieu of gifts
‘Chicago ’ roaring onto
Centre in the Square stage
The ’20s come roaring back with a
vengeance when the hit musical
Chicago comes to town on Nov. 28
and 29 at The Centre In The Square.
Kitchener for two performances.
Basqd on the 1926 play by
Maurine Dallas Watkins (which was
based on the real events). Chicago
is. as we are told in the show's open
lines, “a story of murder, greed, cor
ruption, violence, exploitation, adul
tery and treachery - all the things we
hold near and dear to our hearts.”
The story revolves around Roxie
Hart, a nightclub dancer who dreams
of starring in vaudeville. She kills
her lover, nightclub regular Fred
Casely, and convinces her husband
to front the money to hire Chicago's
shrewdest defense lawyer. The
lawyer, Billy Flynn, turns her crime
of passion into celebrity headlines
and Roxie becomes the toast of
Chicago - until other crimes pull the
limelight away from her.
Chicago was created by John
Kander and Fred Ebb (known for
their hit musicals Cabaret and Kiss
. of the Spider Woman) and Bob
Fosse. Fosse was co-author, original
director and choreographer for
Chicago. Although he excelled as a
director, choreography, dancer and
actor, he was perhaps best known
and loved for his innovative and
breathtaking staging, specifically his
dance sequences.
Chicago first opened on
Broadway on June 3, 1975 and ran
for 898 performances. The current
Retiring officers
receive recognition
at Area convention
Continued from page 7
The FWIO 90th Anniversary
Award was presented to Donna
Willows.
Men of Accord a vocal group from
London entertained the members in
song
Gifts were gixen to retiring offi
cers, President Lindsay, Provincial
board director Donna Willows and
PAC Donna MacPherson. Pauline
presented the gavel and pin to
incoming president. Fran Hyatt.
The flags were retired bringing the
convention to a close.
The 2000-2001 executive is: past
president, Pauline Lindsay; presi
dent, Fran Hyatt; first vice-presi
dent, Eleanor Williams, second vice-
president, Glenna Ladell; secretary,
Dorothy Sutherland; assistant secre
tary, Mary Nicklas; treasurer, Chris
Wiffen; public relations, Margaret
Armstrong; education co-ordinator,
Jean Roberts; lobbying co-ordinator,
Pauline Lindsay; provincial board
director for Southern, Donna
Willows, Ruth Crump; PAC
Subdivision 18, Glenna Ladell;
Alternate PAC, Ruth Axford.
PAC Subdivision 19, is still to be
filled.
Daniel Scott Pennington-Fritz
Happy 1st Birthday - December 1
Little monkey • boo
how we love you so
from your head to your toes
your tender smile
your laugh so sweet
your wiggly feet _
the added joy you have
brought, you are our
dream come true
how we love to watch you
grow...what you will
do only you know!
Will you show a
funny face, or give
a toothless smile,
a deep belly laugh,
or show your charm ?
Every day brings new
delight and surprise
happy birthday Baby!nLove always
m r,, ,. . Mommy, Daddy & Pheonix __
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The Bly th Festival presents...
(Dnta.'ii.o StSaifct 'fJfi
'JC
Dec. 7
8 p.m.
Adults $25
16 & Under $15
For tickets call 523-9300 •
Broadway revival (on which this
tour is based) opened Nov. 14, 1996.
and is still running1*''
Tickets are $39 and $59 each and
can be obtained at The Centre Box
office. Call (519) 578-1570 or toll-
free 1-800-265-8977.
Stappy 1“
ffiiitAday. Slaniet
You have made this
year a special one.
Love & Kisses Grandpa,
Grandma and Uncle Mark
(1AI EASTMVI To FIRE!
Smoke can kill.
Never enter a smoky
or stairway. Always
yourself from smoke
Happy 60th
Anniversary
Jack & Georgina
Bosman
December 27, 2000
Love,
Shirley, John and
Jim, Ann and families
I Gwen, Roy and families J
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