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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ANCHORAGE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Senior Borealis
$2 per issue—mailed monthly free of charge to ASAC Members
1300 EAST 19TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501—TEL. 907.770.2000
WWW.ANCHORAGESENIORCENTER.ORG
CELEBRATE FUR RONDY AT ASAC
ASAC is celebrating 2015 Fun Rondy with our usual activities plus
those activities of guest organizations who bring their displays and
club activities to ASAC in February. See the calendar on page 8.
February 2015
Volume XXXII, Issue 2
In this issue:
Wish List
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ASAC’s biggest events are the two Pioneer Stories Dinner Theatre
performances. This year they are on Saturday, February 28th and
March 7th starting at 5 PM. Each dinner features great stories,
delicious food and interesting door prizes.
Calendar
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Fitness
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Health &
Wellness
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Organized by volunteer Judy Wiemer, each dinner features pioneer
Alaskans telling their stories of how they survived and prevailed in
early Anchorage. This year you will hear the stories of Natasha Van
Imhof, Eric Croft, Don Smith, John Aho, Colleen Rutledge, Colleen
Patrick-Riley and two more notable Alaskans to be announced.
Activities,
Programs &
Events
Tickets are $29 per person. Reservations can be made by:
Calling 770-2004 and paying by credit card; Calling 770-2004, making
your reservations and paying by sending a check to be received
before the event (checks to be mailed to Cashier, Anchorage Senior
Activity Center, 1300 East 19th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501); or by
making your reservations in person at the Cashier’s office, Monday—
Friday, 9 AM—3 PM.
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ASAC’s MISSION
STATEMENT
The mission of the
Anchorage Senior Activity
Center is to enhance the
quality of life of Seniors by
m a n a g i n g
a
well-equipped facility with
a skilled staff who promote
fitness, health and social
interaction in a wide range
of activities and services.
Dates to Remember in February:
ASAC Fur Rondy Events
ASAC Closed for Presidents Day
See schedule on page 8.
Feb 16th
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Accounting
770.2005
Art room
770.2066
Catering
770.2021
Crafts Rm.
770.2055
Custodial
770.2045
Fitness
770.2037
Gift Shop
770.2018
Health/Wellness 770.2025
Library
770.2053
Maintenance
770.2046
Medicare
770.2027
Membership
770.2009
Programs
770.2008
Receptionist
770.2000
Volunteering
770.2032
Wish List
Building/Maintenance:
Storage Building, new or used mini
cargo van that is insulated or can
be insulated, Re-key File Cabinet
Service.
Contact: Steve Lind
Craft/Quilting Room:
Fabric for Quilting.
Contact: Lynne Duncan (10 AM 1:30 PM in the Craft Room)
Custodial:
Rags, Extension Cords, Buckets.
Contact: Milton Brown
Fitness:
Exercise Steps: Reebok F1005,
F1010W or Reebok Adjustable
System. Please contact Kirk Burke,
Fitness Manager if you see it at a
Sporting Goods store or Garage
sale.
Food Services:
Pie Pans, Commercial Grade
Immersion Blender, Rolling
Banquet Warmer, Cambro Food
Storage Containers, Cambro
Salamander Broiler, Fryer, Baskets,
Food sealable containers (qt. size),
Eclipse Braising Pan, 8 Quart
Pressure Cooker. Contact: Cora
Simien
Gift Shop:
Jewelry (even broken necklaces,
missing stones, etc.), knick-knacks
& clean, like new clothing. Contact:
Judy Joseph
Library:
Current Paperbacks Fiction and
Mystery (Books printed within the
past 5 yrs.). Contact: Norma
Barber
Membership/Computer Dept:
Letter Folding Machine, 2-pocket
presentation folders. Contact Julie
McFarland
Office:
Rolling Storage Carts, Projection
Screen, Electric Stapler. Contact:
Stephanie Rose
We can pick up larger donations
and give you a receipt. Call
770.2046 to make arrangements.
THANK YOU TO ALL YOU
GENEROUS GIVERS!
Members Welcome
In December, we had 23 new members:
Justine Attla, Gayle Ann Bjorn-Roli, Book
Soon Y Cabrera, Virginia Carlsen, Linda
Ewers, George Faust, William Gothe,
Pauline Hofseth, Patsy Holsman, Karen
Jewell, Larry Johnson, Reggie Joseph,
John Keane, Willie Logan, Janelle
Norman, Brenda Powers, Stephanie Rose,
Wendell Rylander, Martin Scherman,
Clarence Spurrier, Eileen Thompson,
Sandra Kay Widziszewski, and 22 rejoining
members: William Brooks, Richard & Martha
Barber, LaVonne Berger, Dana Bovee, Margaret
Cameron, Gail Cederberg, Rebecca Chapman,
Helen Fuhs, Josephine Goyer, Herbert Howard,
Chuck & Debbi Kane, Viola Markson, Shirley
McCormick, Estelle Mercer, Ken & Jeanette
O'Brien, Robert & Mary Penzenik, Michael
Pounds, Margaret Simmons, Lorraine Tardy.
We also had 46 members renew their annual
membership.
In Memory of
Lucille Adams
Mamie Alexander,
Ruth Anderson
Mildred Bethke,
Dennis P. Brennan
Fred Campbell
Joseph Espiritu
Paul Garcia
Vera Gazaway
Myles Gibson
Lois Hackenberger
O. Helen Hamilton
Betty Irving
Larry Korn
Patricia J. Kowalewski
Robert "Ned" McCormick
Mary C Nichols
George Palmer
James Robertson
Franklin Schug
Arthur Schwankl
Maxine Silcott
Buck Smith
Frances Suddock
Edith Towne
Dawn Weyiouanna
Marilyn Wilkins
Edward "Ed" Young, Jr
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Senior Borealis
Published monthly by
Anchor-Age Center
Distributed free to members of:
Anchorage Senior Activity Center
1300 E. 19th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: 770.2000
Fax: 278-2454
Visit our Website:
www.anchorageseniorcenter.org
Municipality of Anchorage
Dan Sullivan - Mayor
With additional funding from
Nutrition, Transportation and Support
(NTS) and Medicare and all of our
faithful members
Operated by
ANCHOR-AGE CENTER
A private, nonprofit Alaskan
Corporation established in 1983
Anchor-Age Center Officers:
Rebecca Parker, General Manager
Karen Hunt , President
Nancy Groszek, Vice President
Theresa Hoffmann, Secretary
Kris Warren, Treasurer
Board Members:
Sid Atwood
Anthony “Tony” Barrett
Gordon Glaser
Betty Hendrickson
Glen “Bud” Irwin
Maria James
Gary Wells
Endowment Chairman:
Matt Blattmachr
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Advisory Council Co-Chairs:
Pat Abney and Lanie Fleischer
Editor:
Julie McFarland
Contributing Writers: Kirk Burke, Judy
Joseph, Michelle Mayott, Caitlyn
Prunty, Carmen Montaño, Colby
Christensen, Judy Weimer, Jacki
Johnson, and Rachael Althof.
Mail-out Coordinators:
Pete Weimer and Theresa Hoffmann
Webmaster: Don Alspach
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Senior Borealis accepts paid
advertising and classified ads.
Advertising contained herein implies
neither support nor endorsement by
ANCHOR-AGE CENTER nor the
Municipality of Anchorage - neither
will be held liable for any false or
misleading content.
DEADLINE for Submission for the
March 2015 edition is Tuesday,
February 10, 2015.
Submissions may be sent to
borealis@anchorageseniorcenter.
org
All submissions are subject to
editing.
February 2015 Programs & Events
2/2 9:00 AM AARP Tax Aide
2/3 12:00 PM Golden Buzzards Luncheon
2/4 12:00 PM AARP Driver Safety Class*
2/5 9:00 AM AARP Tax Aide
12:00 PM AARP Driver Safety Class*
1:30 PM ASAC Executive Committee Mtg
5:30 PM Bingo Potluck
5:30 PM Master Consultant Event
6:00 PM Aurora Harp Ensemble
6:30 PM NARFE Potluck
2/7 11:00 AM Alaska Sewlutions Guild
11:00 AM CARTA Luncheon
3:30 PM God's Family Ministry Revival
2/9 9:00 AM AARP Tax Aide
1:00 PM Finance Committee Mtg
2/10 11:30 AM RPEA Monthly Meeting
12:00 PM ASAC Veterans Group
2:00 PM Fitness Committee Meeting
4:00 PM AARP 4 Hour Refresher Course*
2/11 10:00 AM ASAC Board of Directors Meeting
12:30 PM Preferred Care at Home - Crafternoon
2/12 9:00 AM AARP Tax Aide
10:00 AM Advisory Council
12:00 PM Endowment Meeting
1:30 PM Membership Committee
6:00 PM AARP Sourdough Chapter
12:30 PM Cell Phone 101 Workshop
2/14 5:00 PM Church Group Fundraiser
2/16 7:00 AM Closed - Presidents Day
2/17 8:00 AM Senior Interviews
1:00 PM NARFE Executive Board Mtg
4:00 PM AARP Driver Safety Class*
2/19 9:00 AM AARP Tax Aide
4:00 PM AARP Driver Safety Class*
6:00 PM Aurora Harp Ensemble
2/23 9:00 AM AARP Tax Aide
2/24 8:00 AM Newsletter Assembly & Mailout
12:00 PM ASAC Veterans Group
6:00 PM Estate Planning 101
2/25 11:00 AM Facilities Committee Mtg
2/26 9:00 AM AARP Tax Aide
2:00 PM Open Forum
2/27 10:00 AM Ak Cntr for the Blind Tech Fair
2/27
7:00 PM ASAC February Birthday Party
For complete calendar of
ASAC Fur Rondy events,
see page 8
Sun
Mon
Tues
Daily Events & Programs
4 PM God's Family Ministry
10 AM
10 AM
Noon
1:30 PM
10 AM
11 AM
11 AM
11 AM
1 PM
1 PM
6 PM
10 AM
Noon
Wed 12:30 PM
1 PM
1:30 PM
9:30 AM
11 AM
11 AM
Noon
Noon
Thurs
Noon
1 PM
3 PM
5:30 PM
6 PM
6 PM
9 AM
10 AM
10 AM
11 AM
Fri
Noon
1 PM
1 PM
1:30 PM
PC in Korean
Financial Workshop
Canasta
Movie Matinee
Memoir Writing
Bible Study
Bridge
Travel Services
ASAC Chorus
Oil Painting
Intro to Computers
Living History Writers Grp
Scrabble
Piano Practice
Watercolor Group
Social Hour
Learn to Play Recorder*
Bible Study
Travel Services
Bartlett Democratic Club
Dominos (Mexican Train)
Mt McKinley Lions
Pinochle
Mahjong
Knot Tyers & Craft N Chat
Bingo
Intro to Computers
Senior Rap
Socrates' Café
Korean Open Lab
Zentangle*
Bridge
Mixed Media Art Class
Hand N Foot Card Game
Movie Matinee
* Fee Associated
Italic = outside organization, open to guests
This calendar is for planning purposes only.
Please call 770-2000 to verify times.
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It’s Fur Rondy Season!
We are now at the height of our winter season! Come and join us to stay active and live a healthy
lifestyle. Try our “Tai Chi for Fall Prevention” class to improve your balance, coordination and
flexibility which will help you to stay safe on the ice.
For more information, see Kirk Burke, Fitness Manager, 770-2037.
ASAC FITNESS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be a current member of ASAC.
Have you signed your 2015 Liability Waiver? Waivers must be signed prior to participating in
FITNESS CLASSES or using ASAC WEIGHT ROOM and CARDIO EQUIPMENT.
Sign-in at a computer monitor by scanning membership card or entering telephone number.
Monthly Fitness Dues are $30.00 for Regular Members & $15.00 for Reduced Fee Members.
Lockers may be rented on an annual basis.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8:45 – 9:30
Nordic Pole
Walking
Weight Training
Nordic Pole
Walking
Weight Training
9:30 – 10:15
Dance Cardio
Rehab
Zumba Gold
Rehab
(MEETS OUTSIDE OF
AEROBICS ROOM)
10:30 – 11:10
Chair Exercise
11:15 – 12:00
Chair Yoga
Intermediate
Tai Chi
Chair Exercise
Intermediate
Tai Chi
Chair Yoga
Pilates
Pilates
12:00 –12:45
Dance Cardio
Dance Cardio
YMCA
Aqua Aerobics
Prime Time
Dancers
1:30 – 2:00
5:30 - 6:45
YMCA
Aqua Aerobics
Prime Time
Dancers
Circuit Workout
(Fitness Room)
12:00 – 1:30
Tai Chi for
Fall Prevention
Tai Chi for
Fall Prevention
YMCA
Aqua Aerobics
Prime Time
Dancers
Circuit Workout
(Fitness Room)
Tai Chi for
Fall Prevention
Chair Exercise
Chair Yoga
11:10 - 11:50
12:15 – 1:30
Zumba Gold
Nordic Pole
Walking
9:30 – 10:15
12:00 – 1:00
Friday
Tai Chi for
Fall Prevention
Yoga
Yoga
Call 770-2000 to verify class time before making a special trip.
February 2015 - 4 - SENIOR BOREALIS
Health and Wellness
For information or an appointment, call Carmen at
770-2025.
Accurate Hearing: How’s Your Hearing
Also, offering Diabetic footwear. Call 644-6004 for
appointments. Tue, Feb 3rd from 10—11
Legal Services: w/ Alaska Legal Services
By Appt Only
Tue, Feb 17th from 2—4
Living Well AK: Living with Chronic Disease
Call 770-2025 to sign up.
Basia’s Nail Clipping: By Appt Only
Tue, Feb 3rd & 10th from 10—2
Nutrition w/ Caitlyn: Nutrition for Bone Health
Mon, Mar 9th from 11:30—12:30
Beauty Magic: Skin Care w/Gail Moquin
Thu, Feb 12th @ 11:00
Orthopedic Massage: w/Tim Chinn
Specializing in therapeutic massage for the elderly.
Appointments available Mon—Thurs from 2—4
Blood Glucose / BP: Daily, 10—12 & 1—2
$1 donation is accepted for the cost of test strips
Brain Games: Education program exploring the brain
w/Kimberly Jung
Thu, Feb 12th from 10—11:30
CPR Certification Class: Pre-registration Required
ASAC Members $75 . . . . . . . Nonmembers $95
Call Carmen to sign up.
Dentist: Dr. Parisa @ Fresh Dental
Oral Screenings. Call for appointment.
Food Bank: CSFP – Mon, Feb 9th from 10—12
Haircutting: w/ Donna
$5 for Members Thu, Feb 19th from 11-1
Healing Touch: Canceled for Feb.
Balance & Relaxation Energy Therapy By appt only
Next available will be Fri, Mar 13th from 10—2.
Home Optics: Offering eye glasses, minor repair and
adjustments w/ Joy Leedham, Optician
Wed, Feb 18th from 11—1
Personal Fitness Training: w/Tim Chinn
Appointments available Mon—Thurs from 2—4
Better Breathers Club/COPD:
Lung Health Advocacy Workshop
Topic: Stress Management
Wed, Feb 18th from 11—12
Grief Support: On Call
Support Groups at Other Sites:
Alzheimer’s & Related Dementia Support:
1750 Abbott Rd, 696-5497
Diabetes Support Group:
Mon, Feb 2nd, from 5—6:30
South Central Wellness, 4201 Tudor Centre Drive
Parkinson’s Support Group:
Sat, Feb 21st from 3:30—5:30, Pioneer Home
Stroke Support Group
2nd Wed monthly
Wed, Feb 11th, from 6—7:30
3801 Lake Otis Parkway
ARE YOU AGING INTO MEDICARE THIS YEAR?
This may be the year that you “age into Medicare” (turn 65). Decisions about your health care are complex
and dependent on your individual situation. I am a Medicare counselor, trained by the Alaska Medicare
Information Office and the Seattle Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, and am on staff at ASAC. You
can chat with me any week day from 9 am to 5 pm to learn about websites and publications that you may
want. I can help you enroll in Medicare A and B on line or pick a Part D Prescription Drug plan from the twenty
some plans available in Alaska. We can also discuss the Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans available in
Alaska.
These conversations with a knowledgeable, unbiased source can provide you with an enhanced Medicare
vocabulary and many resources to assist you in making your choices.
My office is located in the Wellness Office of the Anchorage Senior Center. Walk-ins are welcome but if you
prefer an appointment, call 770-2027.
~Michelle Mayott
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Activities for ASAC Members
Beginning Computer Classes
Anchor-Age Red Hat Society
3rd Thursday monthly at 1 PM. January & February
dates will be different due to holiday closures. Call
Mary Wolcoff for more information at 770-2000.
Art Classes
Come and join the fun or just visit the Art Room and
watch the artists at work. (Actually it’s play.)
Veterans are welcome in all classes.
Acrylic & Oil & Pastel lessons: Tues & Fri 1 PM
Sally Robertson
Watercolor lessons: Wed 1 PM Sally Seely
Zentangle: Fri 11 AM to 1 PM Kazue Lithin
The theme of the front lobby art pieces is changed
on a monthly basis. Have questions? Stop by the Art
Room on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons.
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ASAC Library
Hope you all enjoyed the holidays! We are looking
forward to this new year at the library. There are lots
of new hardback books available for all members to
check out. We are still in need of current paperback
mystery and fiction books.
“Outside of a dog a book is man’s best friend.
Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read!” --Groucho Marx
~Mary Davis, Library Volunteer, 770-2053
ASAC’s Birthday Party
Monthly Birthday List is located on the bulletin board
in the Back Lobby at ASAC. If you want your
birthday listed, call Membership @ 770.2009.
February birthdays will be celebrated on Fri, Feb
27th at 7 PM. The Birthday Party each month is
provided free of charge for ASAC Members thanks to
the volunteer efforts of Judy Weimer and her Girl
Scouts.
Happy Birthday from everyone at ASAC!
Annual ASAC Members can use the Computer Lab
Monday—Friday 8 AM—5 PM when the room is not
booked for a class or event. Classes are $10 for
members, $40 for the public.
PC in Korean: Mon & Fri, 10 AM—Noon
Intro to Computers Tue & Thu, 6 PM-8 PM
Call Mary at 770-2000 to register.
Memoir Writing
Write your memoirs Tues at 10 AM in the Art Room.
Special session Tues, Jan 13 to get you started.
Contact Judith Kalles for more information, 243-3759.
Living History Writers
The Living History Writing Group meets in the Art
Room at ASAC every Wed at 10 AM. Write from
personal experience, participate in creative writing
exercises, and enjoy each other’s efforts.
Quilting & Knitting Classes
Fri at 10 AM in the Crafts/Quilt Room. Free to
members; $20 non-members. Space is limited.
Pre-Register at (907) 770-2055.
Knitting: Fri in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct
Quilting: Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Social Hour
Have a really good time in the Starlight Ballroom
every Wed from 1:30—3. Enjoy music and
refreshments; learn about upcoming events at
ASAC. Best of all, meet and greet other older
adults.
Socrates Café
Discuss philosophical issues Fri mornings 10 AM
Recent topics have included:
How good is good enough?
Why are people so willing to believe anything?
What is the difference between questioning &
judging?
What is the value of humor?
How do we listen?
~L. Cooper at [email protected] or 907-980-8871
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Public Activities & Services Other Meetings at ASAC
AARP Drivers Safety Class
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Option 1: Feb 4 & 5 (12 - 4 PM)
Option 2: Feb 17th & 19th (4 - 8 PM)
4 Hour Refresher Course: Feb 10th (4—8 PM)
All classes require pre-registration.
To verify dates and make your reservation, call
907.770.2000.
Payment is made at beginning of the first class.
Bingo
AARP Sourdough Chapter
AARP Sourdough Chapter meets the 2nd Thursday
monthly. Next Potluck will be Thurs, Feb 12th at 6
PM.
ASAC Veteran’s Grp (50+)
ASAC Senior Veterans Group meets on 2nd & 4th Tues
at Noon. Dates are Tues, Feb 10th & 24th.
We hope to see you at ASAC!
~Maria James at (907) 227-5503
Every Thurs from 6 - 9 PM Great Food! SmokeFree! 25¢ a card, 5 cards for $1 (per game). This
month the potluck will be on Feb 5th at 5:30 PM.
Bring a dish to share. Must be over 18 years old to
play. Members are welcome! be the first to
yell...BINGO!
Games
Alaska Sewlutions Guild
Learn to match plaids on Sat, Feb 7th in the
classroom at 10 AM. ASAC members are invited to
attend. Bring samples of plaid fabric, any pattern you
wish to use, cutting and sewing tools, and your
sewing machine. An iron and ironing mat will be
available.
~ Ada Gleason, 346-2710
Games in the back lobby
Canasta: Mon Noon to 2:30 PM.
Bridge: Tues & Fri Noon to 3 PM.
Dominoes (Mexican Train): Thurs Noon to 2:30.
Scrabble: Wed Noon—4:30 PM
Mahjong: Thurs 2 PM—4 PM
Pinochle: Thurs 1—4 PM
Hand and Foot: Fri Noon—5 PM
For more information, call Mary Wolcoff at 770-2000.
Bartlett Democratic Club
Medicare Information Office
Knot Tyers & Craft ‘N Chat
Free one-on-one Medicare counseling with award
winning Michelle Mayott is here from 9 AM—5 PM,
Monday—Friday to assist with all things Medicare.
Contact her at 770-2027.
Meets Thurs from 6 PM—8 PM in the Art Room.
Meeting every Thurs at Noon. Lunch is $8.50.
Interesting speakers on issues effecting Alaska.
Golden Buzzards
Golden Buzzards meet for lunch on the 1st Tues
monthly at Noon. Next meeting Tues, Feb 3rd.
~Don Stiffler, (907) 333-1706
Mt McKinley Lions Club
Meets Thurs from Noon—1 PM
Travel Services at ASAC
Talk to Barbara at ASAC about your travel needs
every Tues & Thurs from 11 AM - 1 PM .
Tours, travel & information from Travel Services Inc.
~Barbara Gay, 952-3237 or 745-2148.
NOTICE:
ASAC welcomes organizations to hold their
meetings and events at the center. We can
provide food for lunch and dinner meetings.
Call 770-2008 for more information.
NARFE
National active and retired Federal employees #1779
Potluck will be Thurs, Feb 10th at 6:30 PM.
Executive Board Meeting will be Tues, Feb 17th at
1 PM. For more information call (907) 278-9103.
RPEA
Retired Public Employees Association
Meets the 2nd Tuesday every month September to
May at 11:30 AM. Next Meeting: Tues, Feb 10th.
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ASAC Fur Rondy Events
Event Title
Event Dates and Time
Daily 10 AM—5 PM
Fri, Feb 27th thru Sun, Mar 8th
Open Art Display
Open Art Display Artists Reception Mar 6th 1 PM—4 PM
Scale Model Club Exhibit
Stamp Show
(Anchorage Philatelic Society)
Free.
Free. Meet artists and enjoy light
refreshments.
Daily 10 AM—5 PM
Fri, Feb 27th thru Sun, Mar 8th
Free.
Mar 6th, 7th & 8th at 10 AM—5 PM
Free.
Rondy Memorabilia Swap N' Shop Feb 28th at 10 AM—4 PM
Billiards Tournament
Feb 28th at 11 AM—3 PM
Pioneer Stories Dinner Theatre
Feb 28th at 5 PM—10 PM
Mother-Daughter
Victorian Tea Party
Mar 1st at 12 PM—4 PM
Canasta Tournament
Mar 2nd at 10 AM—1 PM
Klondike Buffet
Mar 2nd at 11 AM—2 PM
Cribbage Tournament
Mar 3rd at 10 AM—1 PM
Bridge Tournament
Mar 3th at 10 AM—1 PM
Scrabble Tournament
Mar 4th at 1 PM—4 PM
Mar 4th at 1:30 PM—3:30 PM
Alaskan Wear Day
Event Description
Pinochle Tournament
Mar 5th at 10 AM—1 PM
Hand and Foot Tournament
Mar 6th at 11 AM—1 PM
Seafood Buffet
Mar 6th at 11 AM—2 PM
Pioneer Stories Dinner Theatre
Mar 7th at 5 PM—10 PM
For $20 rent an 8 ft. table to sell
your Rondy memorabilia. Free to
browse or buy.
$5, Pre-Registration Requested. Call
770-2008.
$29, Reservations Required. Cash or
check: ASAC Cashier’s Office. Call
770-2004 for credit card only.
Reservations Required. $17 (Adults),
$7 (Children), Free (under 4). Cash
or check: ASAC Cashier’s Office. Call
770-2004 for credit card only.
Mothers, grandmothers and
daughters of all ages are invited.
Free. Pre-Registration Requested.
Call 770-2008.
$15 per person at the Arctic Rose
Restaurant.
Free. Pre-Registration Requested.
Call 770-2008.
Free. Pre-Registration Requested.
Call 770-2008.
Free. Pre-Registration Requested.
Call 770-2008.
$5 at the door. Don your parkas,
kuspuks, fur, mukluks and bunny
boots for a day of Alaskan wear
extravaganza. Prizes will be
awarded.
Free. Pre-Registration Requested.
Call 770-2008.
Free. Pre-Registration Requested.
Call 770-2008.
$18 per person at the Arctic Rose
Restaurant.
$29, Reservations Required. Cash or
check: ASAC Cashier’s Office. Call
770-2004 for credit card only.
February 2015 - 8 - SENIOR BOREALIS
PLEASE SIGN IN ON THE COMPUTER SCREENS!
Signing-in when you come to ASAC benefits you and helps the Center protect and provide for you!
Welcome to ASAC! When you enter through either the front door or the west door, you see a
computer screen and a sign that says “PLEASE SIGN IN.” This sign-in request is for members,
guests, and volunteers (whether members or guests). Members have been issued a scan card
which they can just slide in front of the camera and be signed in. Absent a card, members can just
enter their names or telephone numbers and be signed-in. Guests just have to touch the word
“guest” on the screen to be signed in. As a part of the sign-in process, you are asked to identify
what activity or event you are at the Center to enjoy. This system has been in place for several
years and ASAC just upgraded its software and added a third screen.
WHY? (1) the most important reason is that for the safety of everyone in the building, ASAC must
know who is in the center and where they might be found in an emergency. (2) In order to
allocate precious financial resources to the programs and activities that most members and guests
want to enjoy, ASAC has to know what the most popular activities are and what days members and
guests like to be at the Center. (3) When ASAC applies for a grant (governmental or private),
ASAC must be able to tell the funding source how many members and guests use the Center daily;
how many hours people are using the Center; and what uses people are making of the Center.
Most importantly, the Center must be able to identify how many volunteer hours are contributed to
the Center on a regular basis. The number of volunteer hours are always an important part of
every grant application so if you are volunteering while at the Center, please be sure to sign in and
identify yourself as a volunteer! (4) Using an electronic sign-in “sheet” saves staff time by
permitting them to spend their time on programs and events instead of standing by the doors and
signing people into the Center. Thus the electronic sign-in system cuts down on overhead expenses
to run the Center.
IS THE INFORMATION SECURE? Yes. When you sign-in at the Center, that information goes
into the computer and unless there is an emergency where you individually must be located, your
sign-in goes into a statistical data base that collects numbers – numbers that tell how many people
are doing what; which programs and activities are most frequently engaging members; what
activities attract guests; and how many volunteer hours are given to the Center.
IS IT SOMETIMES A NUSANCE TO SIGN-IN? Of course, but the reasons why ASAC needs to
have you sign-in are very important. So, please be sure you sign-in each time you come to the
Center. If you need help with the process, come through the front door and Mary Wolcott will go
though it with you. It only takes help once to master the system. If you see people come in and
not sign-in, please help them understand how important it is to ASAC that the sign-in system be
used by everyone!
New Group Meeting Weekly at ASAC
The Bartlett Club of Anchorage, Alaska is named in honor of E. L. (Bob) Bartlett who served Alaskans
for 24 years in public office. It is a membership organization open to everyone regardless of party affiliation,
political association, or union membership. Meeting every Thursday at noon, the Bartlett Club holds a political
forum where knowledgeable speakers and panelists discuss interesting and sometimes controversial topics.
On Thursday, January 29th, there will be a panel discussion: The Assembly: Future Challenges-Possible
Solutions which will feature Assembly members Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman and Dick Traini. Discussion
will center on anticipated challenges and possible solutions for the Anchorage Assembly during the next three
years. Event is free, lunch is available for $8.50. For more information, contact Josef Princiotta, 907-2300474, or [email protected].
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NEWS FROM THE GIFT SHOP
Happy February everyone! After a very busy and successful holiday season, the gift shop could use more
donations of gently used items and clothing to restock our little store. We especially need men and women’s
clean and fashionable clothing, a variety of knick knacks, costume jewelry and stuffed animals. If you have
too many unwanted gifts from the holidays, bring them to us for resale. (We won’t tell!)
Our next big sale runs from Monday, March 2nd through Friday March 6th with 50% off our regular prices
(excluding craft room items, dollar rack and dollar table). Hope to see you soon.
~Judy Joseph Gift Shop Manager
NEWS FROM THE VOLUNTEER CORNER
February’s Volunteers of the Month are the Social Hour Volunteers. Social Hour is held every Wednesday at
1:30 p.m. Our energetic volunteers decorate the room, prepare the buffet, host the guests and clean up. They
make it possible for all members to come together to socialize and enjoy themselves.
Thank you to Trish, Lydia, Carol, Nadia, Karen, Carmen and Margaret!
Fur Rondy at ASAC starts near the end of this month! (See the schedule on page 8.) There are many volunteer
opportunities—the two Pioneer Stories Dinner Theatre performances, the Mother-Daughter Victorian Tea,
many game tournaments, and Rondy pin sales just to name a few. If you can help, please contact Colby.
~Colby Christenson, Volunteer Coordinator, 770-2032
[email protected]
Estate Planning 101
Anchorage Senior Activity Center
1300 E. 19th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
(907)770-2000
March 3, and April 28, at 10:00 a.m. ~ Noon
February 24, and March 19, and April 7, at 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.
It's all About Family! Have you Protected Them?
If Crisis Strikes, You Risk:
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Losing Control
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Additional Stress on Your Family
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The Loss of What You Spent a Lifetime Building
Proper Planning Ensures You:
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Maintain control of your assets for the sake of the family.
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Give control to those you trust most when you're not able.
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Remain home without stress on the family.
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Keep your family's business private.
Come Discover "The 7 Threats to Your Estate Plan"
Space is limited. Call (907) 334-9200 to reserve your seat.
Presentations also held at Wasilla Senior Center, Palmer Mat-Su Senior Services & Cook Inlet Housing
Authority. Call for more information.
Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner, LLC
(907)334-9200  [email protected]  www.akwillstrusts.com
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Keeping your new year resolution at ASAC
Are you like many older adults who make new year resolutions and find that by February, you are falling
behind in spite of your determination? If one of your 2015 resolutions is to get more involved with other
people in enjoyable activities, let ASAC help you meet that goal! At ASAC, getting involved with other people
in enjoyable activities is as easy as showing up for a committee meeting! Committee members are people
just like you. They like ASAC. They want to meet other people and to help ASAC give older adults many
opportunities to be healthy and fully enjoy life. Here is a list of your opportunities to get involved.
1. Finance Committee: This group keeps track of the money received and spent by ASAC. It also plans for
the future of ASAC by creating a budget and planning fundraising activities. Meeting: 2nd Monday each month,
1:30 in the classroom. Want to join? Just come to a meeting. Chair: Kris Warren.
2. Membership Committee: This group assures that members get benefits for their dues. Meeting: 2nd
Thursday each month, 1:30 in the Adm. Conf. room. Want to join? Just come to a meeting. Chair: Tony
Barrett.
3. Communications & Marketing Committee: This group seeks to publicize activities and events happening
at ASAC. It also works to let all Anchorage older adults learn about ASAC. Meetings: TBA.
4. Facilities and Equipment Committee: This group pays attention to ASAC buildings and grounds. It works
with the Municipality of Anchorage to keep ASAC safe and attractive. Meetings: 11:00 a.m. on the 4 th Wed.
each month in Adm. Conf. room. Want to join? Just come to a meeting. Chair: Don Alspach.
5. Crafts and Quilting Committee: It oversees the craft room and equipment. It provides crafts and quilts
for Gift Shop sales, custom orders and bazaars. Want to join? See Lynn Duncan in the Craft Room.
6. Library Committee: It maintains the library. It also manages annual book sales and hosts the Roseanne
Book of the Month Club. Want to join? See Norma Barber in the Library.
7. Fitness Committee: It oversees the use and care of fitness, recreational and sports equipment and
fundraises to meet the needs of the fitness program. Want to join? See Kirk Burke, Fitness Manager.
8. Art Committee: It oversees use of art room and the art displays throughout ASAC. It also develops
creative workshops including drama and writing. Want to join? See Sally Robertson in the Art Room.
Notice to ASAC Committees, Volunteers, & Staff
The Borealis wants to print your stories, articles, and announcements. If you want your information to appear
in an issue of the Borealis, here is what you must do:
1. Type all of the information and email it to [email protected].
2. Your submission must be received at the email site no later than the close of business on the
10th day of the month preceding the month you want it published. (For example, for your piece
to appear in the March Borealis, it must be received at the email site no later than 4:30 PM on
February 10th. Anything received after that date and time will probably not appear in the March
issue of the Borealis.)
Please note: your submission will be subject to editing for grammar, spelling and to fit available space.
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Anchorage Senior Activity Center
1300 East 19th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
NON-PROFIT ORG
US Postage PAID
Permit No. 469
Anchorage, AK
Center Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
8 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
8 AM to 9 PM
Sat. & Sun., CLOSED
Is It Time to Renew Your ASAC Membership?
If you join ASAC on an annual basis, ASAC does not send you a bill when it is time to renew your
membership. As a cost-saving measure, this information is automatically included in your address label
on each issue of the Borealis. Here is how to renew your annual membership in ASAC.
1. Look at your address label at the top of this page.
2. In the upper right hand corner find a number followed by a dash followed by a year. The first
number is the month your renewal is due; the second number is the year your renewal is
due. For example, 9-2015 would mean your membership needs to be renewed in September,
2015. (If an “L” appears in the upper-right corner, you are a Life member.)
3. To renew by mail, cut out your Borealis mailing label and send it along with your check to
ASAC, 1300 East 19th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. DO NOT SEND CASH. If you want to pay by
credit card, call Accounting at (907) 770-2005 and give card information to the Cashier.
(Please note: If you qualify for annual dues of $15.00, you must come to ASAC;
bring your qualifying letter or tax return; you cannot renew by mail.)
4. To renew in person: Come to the ASAC Cashier’s Window; fill out a form; pay by credit card,
check or cash.
DUES: Individual annual membership is $50; a married or spousal-type couple membership is $90. Dues
for seniors receiving Medicaid, Quest, Alaska Senior Benefits or who earn no more than $20,000
per year adjusted taxable income are $15 a year. You must renew in person and present your
current qualifying letter or tax return.
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