February 2015 Center Coordinator– Kristl Torset AARP is providing Free Tax Preparation Meals on Wheels-Olum Wyatt Senior Moments Editor Mell Rose Fowler Hours Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM Lunches at Noon-no reservation needed 1401 Cleveland Ave. 360-336-5757 360-336-0954 (FAX) E-Mail: [email protected] We are now taking appointments for Mondays or Fridays 10 - 2 Call (360) 336-5757. We won’t be taking appointments for Monday, February 16th (Presidents’ Day). Bring your own interpreter if you do not speak English. Bring Social Security card for each person on return Photo ID for each person on return, Last year’s return, All income statements, Affordable Care Act documents (if you receive insurance through the state marketplace) & All documents needed to file an itemized return. City of Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau has scheduled the Mayor’s Coffee Hour on Friday, February 6, 2015 @ 10AM www.skagitseniors.org Inside this issue: Birthdays, Meetings, Games Craft & Hobbies On Going Classes, Trips Evening Meetings Meals on Wheels Calendar Menu Mount Vernon Senior Center 2 3 3-5 5 6 7 8 Mayor Boudreau would like to meet and talk with residents and business owners on matters that interest or concern them. For further information, contact: Mayor’s Office 360-336-6211 Community Action of Skagit County is looking for volunteers in its Adult Education Program, formerly known as Skagit Literacy. Volunteers are needed one evening per week at LaVenture Middle School to teach English as a Second Language (ESL), and at the Community Action Volunteer Center to tutor students who are studying for their High School Equivalency Exam (GED®). A variety of positions are available, including ESL Instructor, ESL Classroom Assistant, Children’s Literacy Assistant and High School Equivalency (GED®) Tutor. Class dates are consistent with the MVSD schedule. Training, curriculum and support are provided. Please contact Tracy Montaron at 588-5760 or [email protected] for more information. Bring your Sweetheart and join us on Thursday, February 12th for our annual Valentine’s Day Lunch. Please, sign the Valentine’s Lunch Sign In sheet at the front desk. Music will be provided In Observance of Presidents’ Day the Mount Vernon Senior Center will be closed Monday, February 16th. There will be NO Meals on Wheels deliveries that day. We will have Jo on piano performing during lunch on Tuesdays Feb 3rd & 10th; the Hometowners on Wednesday, Feb 18th and Fred (Yvonne) Robbins and Jo on Friday, Feb. 27th for our Birthday lunch. Senior Moments Page 1 FEBRUARYBIRTHDAYS Idise Holland Sharon Budd Marjeon DeGroot Pat Helliar Patricia Exline 1 1 3 8 14 Denneen Leger Gladys Kruyt Joan Cheney Margaret Masters 14 17 18 24 MEETINGS CRONE MEETING “Crones” is a fun discussion group for older women. (It has nothing to do with Crone’s Disease.) Traditionally women have three stages to their lives: maiden, mother, and crone (wise woman). At Crones, we gather together to share memories, experiences, opinions, and wisdom on topics chosen by each member in turn. We encourage equality, diversity, and personal empowerment. We meet at the Mount Vernon Senior (Community) Center (phone 336-5757) on each 2nd & 4th (February 10th & 24th)Tuesday at 9:30AM. We do not charge dues, and membership is informal. Call Kristine Kuhns at 424-1251 for more information. OLD TIME FIDDLERS always meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays (February 13th & 27th) each month, 7pm, public is welcome. If you play & would like to join, please, come play with the Old Time Fiddlers SVWA Spinner’s Group will return to meeting here at the Senior Center on Monday, April 20th @ 9:30am-12:30pm. We are a group of spinners who meet monthly to chat and spin together. We are not a class, but lots of experienced spinners mean that questions are answered and some guidance can be given. We are open to anyone who would like to drop in with their own wheel to spin with us. For questions, contact Ann at [email protected] VALLEY MAD HATTERS We will be meeting at the Senior Center on February 10th @ 11am for lunch & business meeting. We will meet at Applebees on February 15th @ 1pm for our 10th Birthday Lunch. We will meet at the Senior Center on February 17th @ 10am to go to LaConner for lunch and then off to a the Historical museum. If you would like to join us or have any questions about us; our e-mail is [email protected]. Our Vice Queen Julie has returned from vacation, welcome home!!!!!!!! **This month marks our 10th year as an Official Red Hat Society Chapter; Happy Birthday Valley Mad Hatters and wishing ya’ll many more years of Hatting! Don’t forget ladies this is PURPLE HATS on the 15th. GAMES BUNCO GROUPs! Sizzlin Shakers meet on the 2nd Monday (February 9th) @ 10am Dicey Dames meet on the 3rd Monday @ 12:30pm Dicey Divas Bunco Gals meet on the 4th Tuesday (February 24th) @ 12:30pm. BINGO—we have canceled BINGO at our center due to lack of interest. CRAFTS AND HOBBIES **Shuttle TATTING INSTRUCTION–** We are looking for an instructor to teach Tatting. If you are interested in teaching or know someone who is interested, please, contact Kristl. PAGE 2 SENIOR MOMENTS ON GOING CLASSES ALL Computer classes will begin 1st part of each month or when we have 6 students. Please sign up on the signup sheet outside the office. CHAIR YOGA-Chair yoga is a safe gentle yoga style that is adapted for our changing bodies as we age. Yoga is about the unified self of body, mind and spirit. We achieve that with breath work, poses and meditation. "true yoga is not about the shape of your body, but about the shape of your life"-Aadil Palkhivala. Simme will teach the chair yoga class on Wednesdays, at 11—Noon COUPONING CLUB if you are interested in teaching how to use coupons effectively, please, contact Kristl. Before you go shopping, please, stop by the office to pick up your free coupons for your next shopping trip. EXERCISE CLASS every Monday & Friday at 10am FOOTCARE CLINICS will be Thursday February 12th & 26th. Appointments are required (check with the office to make an appointment). Cost $20. Sorry NO WALK INS! Please, remember to bring a towel for drying your feet. MASSAGE BY Janine ** Janine is our massage therapist who gives FREE 15 minute massages every Wednesday by appointment ONLY beginning at 10am with the last appointment is at NOON. Phone or come by the office to make an appointment. POOL-You are welcome to play a game anytime while the center is open. Please do not put drinks or sit on the pool table & please remember to put the equipment away when finished...Enjoy a game today! Please NO EATING OR SLEEPING IN THE POOL ROOM! TAI CHI– we have 3 instructors, so check the calendar for times & days. UKULELE FUN and SONG CIRCLE -Wednesdays at 1pm. TRIPS Unless otherwise stated all trips are provided by Recreation Without Borders vans. Be sure to register early, as the trips fill up fast. Payment is non-refundable. Registration forms are available at all Skagit County Senior Centers. Bring money for food and purchases. Wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable, sturdy, walking shoes. And of course don't forget your camera! Register early to ensure availability. For more information please contact Anacortes Senior Activity Center at (360) 293-7473 Notes: Min.: 8 Max.:10 Trip Leaders: Lauren Woodmansee and staff Second van may be available Fee includes $10.00 SCSC administration Northwest Flower and Garden Show This trip on Friday, February 13, is sure to be a sell-out. The NW Flower and Garden Show has been heralding the start of spring since 1989. Enthusiasts from around the Northwest flock to this annual celebration of color, inspiration and horticultural education. Your gardening desires will blossom when you gaze at the spectacular show gardens brimming with ideas. 300+ marketplace exhibitors offer everything you need to replenish your green thumb. Or attend one of the numerous free horticulture seminars. No matter your style or needs, you’ll find inspiration for outdoor living, edible gardening, sustainability and more. You will be dropped off right outside the front doors. Day/Date: Friday/February 13, 2015 Time: Anacortes Senior Center leave at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m Burlington Senior Center leave at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Fee: $59. Register by: Wednesday, February 4. SENIOR MOMENTS PAGE 3 TRIPS (CONTINED) Pompeii: The Exhibition at the Pacific Science Center On Wednesday, February 18, experience Pompeii before and after the epic eruption 2,000 years ago. In the year 79, Pompeii vanished beneath thick layers of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This exhibit tells the tale of the city, hidden from view and forgotten for centuries until its rediscovery over 250 years ago. Witness the final moments of those entombed in ash – including the largest collection of body casts ever presented. In addition, enjoy the amazing IMAX movie Greece: Secrets of the Past. There will be one last stop in Everett for a delicious gelato treat. Day/Date: Wednesday/February 18, 2015 Time: Anacortes Senior Center leave at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Burlington Senior Center leave at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Fee: $79. Register by: Friday, February 6. Tours of Seattle Underground and Smith Tower Today you will enjoy two of Seattle’s most unique, historical and hysterical attractions! First stop: the Underground Tour. This humorous stroll through Seattle’s original downtown features a time-capsule view of life prior to the Great Fire of 1889. Tour guides will regale you with true stories you won’t believe or soon forget! At the completion of the tour, time will be given to enjoy a no-host lunch at one of the many Pioneer Square restaurants and perhaps peruse some of the area’s wonderful shops. Last stop: the historic Smith Tower and Observation Deck. Built in 1914, it remained the tallest building west of the Mississippi for nearly 50 years! The views of Seattle, Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and all points in between will be stunning. Please note: the Underground Tour and Observation Deck include small amounts of walking and climbing some uneven stairs, surfaces and pavement. Day/date: Wednesday, March 4 Time: Anacortes Senior Center leave @ 8am and return @ 5pm Burlington Senior Center leave @ 8:30 am and return @ 4:30 pm Fee: $76.00 Register by: Wednesday, February 25 The Bullitt Center and Seattle Public Library Tour Fast forward to the future! Today you will visit two of the most dynamic and modern buildings in Seattle. First stop: the Bullitt Center. Billed as the greenest commercial building in the world, throughout the docent-led tour participants will explore and learn about all of the design features that make this structure so amazing. After breaking for a no-host lunch, participants will then visit the Seattle Central Library. Built in 2004, the downtown branch sports a contemporary look and feel that is innovative in both form and function. Once again, participants will enjoy a private tour highlighting the many attributes of the bold structure and what services the Seattle Public Library System has to offer Day/date: Wednesday, March 25 Time: Anacortes Senior Center leave @ 8am and return @ 5pm Burlington Senior Center leave @ 8:30 am and return @ 4:30 pm Fee: $65.00 Trip Leader: Sue Cottrell Register by: Wednesday, March 11 PAGE 4 SENIOR MOMENTS TRIPS (CONTINED) Best of BC Garden Tour British Columbia is well known for its exquisite gardens and wondrous parks. On today’s enriching adventure you will visit three separate locations each complete with amazing collections of flowers and plants, quarry gardens, large arboretums and more. Stops include Queen Elizabeth Park, the Bloedel Conservatory and the Van Dusen Botanical Garden. Time will also be set aside to enjoy a delicious no-host lunch at either the Shaughnessy Restaurant or the Truffles Café at Van Dusen. Please note: Proof of citizenship…valid passport, DMV enhanced approved driver’s license or NEXUS card…is required to cross the border. Day/date: Wednesday, April 15 Time: Anacortes Senior Center leave @ 8am and return @ 5pm Burlington Senior Center leave @ 8:30 am and return @ 4:30 pm Fee: $67.00 Register by: Wednesday, April 8 Whistler Village Getaway! You requested it so here it is! On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and April 29, head to Whistler, BC … home of endless beauty, snow-capped mountains, miles of trails and the 2010 Winter Olympics. Depart Tuesday morning and travel up the breathtakingly beautiful Sea to Sky Highway. The first stop will be Shannon Falls Provincial Park, home of BC’s third largest waterfalls. After a quick break and a few photo ops, continue onto the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. The final stop of the day is Whistler Village. Accommodations at the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa are centrally located with amazing views, lovely rooms and all the amenities you could ask for. On Wednesday explore the local shops, galleries, trails, restaurants, etc. before departing for the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and Museum where you will enjoy a drum and song ceremony, a fantastic documentary film, a private tour, traditional crafts and a no-host lunch. On the leisurely drive home you will visit Horseshoe Bay before arriving at the border. A complete supplies list and itinerary will be available upon registration. Please note: Proof of citizenship (current passport, DMV enhanced driver’s license or NEXUS card) is required to cross the border. Day/date: Tuesday, April 28th & 29th Time: Burlington Senior Center leave 8:30am Tuesday, April 28th Return 7:30pm Wednesday April 29th Fee: $295 double occupancy (single occupancy is available for an additional charge Register by: Wednesday, March 25th COMMUNITY EVENING MEETINGS MOUNT VERNON SENIOR CENTER AA Blade Runners Faceting MV Plant Society Round Dancing Skagit Rock and Gem Skagit Squares Sweet Adeline’s SENIOR MOMENTS Weds 7pm AL Anon Fri and Sun Dahlia Society Meeting 3rd Sat 9am Highland Dancers st 1 Tues 6:30pm Old Time Fiddlers Sun-Tues & Thurs 5-10pm Senior Center Tai Chi 1st Sat 10am Skagit Squares rd 3 Sat 6:30pm Skagit Writer’s League Mon 7pm Toastmasters Weds & Fri 7pm 1st Thurs 6:30pm Wed 3pm 2nd & 4th Fri 7 pm Tues & Thurs 4:30-5:45pm Tues 7pm 4th Thurs 6:30pm Tues. 6:45am PAGE 5 March for meals 11th Annual MARCH FOR MEALS In Support of Meals on Wheels March, 2015 MARCH FOR MEALS provides Skagit County seniors with a daily hot meal delivered to their homes. All meals are provided on a donation basis and there is no financial eligibility criterion. Skagit County has been providing this service to seniors for over 30 years. In 2014, 3,200 Skagit seniors are projected to receive approximately 150,000 meals of which 70,000 were delivered to their homes. The Meals on Wheels program relies on community support to be able to continue to offer this vital service. If you or someone you know are interested in receiving services from Meals on Wheels, please call (360) 419-3420. EVENTS Wii Bowling Bash Wednesday, March 11th, 1PM Anacortes Senior Activity Center 1701 22nd St., Anacortes Registration required Bowling Bash Saturday, March 14th 1PM or 4PM Sunday, March 15th 1PM or 4PM San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill 2821 Commercial Ave., Anacortes Registration required Visit www.bowlingbash.org or Phone your local Senior Center for more information. Another way you can help provide meals for Skagit Senior Citizens… Sponsor a plate: Platinum Plate Sponsor—$1000 Silver Plate Sponsor—$250 Gold Plate Sponsor- $500 Bronze Plate Sponsor—$100 Local businesses, organizations and individuals have the opportunity to become a plate sponsor and be recognized at all five Skagit County Senior Centers. For more information , please call 360-419-3420 PAGE 6 SENIOR MOMENTS MOUNT VERNON SENIOR CENTER EVENTS CALENDAR 360-336-5757 February 2015 Monday Tuesday 2 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 Ceramics 10 AARP TAXES 10 Exercise 12 Lunch 1 “31” gamers 1 Free BP Checks 2-3:30 Beginner Line Dance 2:30-4 Tai Chi Wednesday 3 6:45 Toastmaster 8:30 Begin Line Dance 10 Yarn Craft 10 Hi Begin Line Dance 12 Lunch Music by Jo 1 Intermediate Line Dance 9 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 Ceramics 10 AARP TAXES 10 Exercise 10 Bunco 12 Lunch 1 Free BP Checks 2-3:30 Beginner Line Dance 2:30-4 Tai Chi 16 23 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 Ceramics 10 AARP TAXES 10 Exercise 12 Lunch 1 Free BP Checks 2-3:30 Beginner Line Dance 2:30-4 Tai Chi 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 Ceramics 10 Massage by Janine 10:30 Chair Yoga 12 Lunch 1 Watercolor 1 Ukulele class 1:30-3 Tai Chi Level II SENIOR MOMENTS 9 Tai Chi for Balance & Health 10 Clog Dancing 11:30 Duplicate Bridge 12 LUNCH 12 8:30 Footcare 9 Tai Chi for Balance & Health 10 Clog Dancing 11:30 Duplicate Bridge 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 SV Weight Loss Support 10 Mayor’s Coffee Hour 18 19 9 Tai Chi for Balance & Health 10 Clog Dancing 11:30 Duplicate Bridge 20 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 SV Weight Loss Support 10 AARP TAXES 10 Exercise 12 Lunch 12:45 Pinochle 12 Lunch 2 Group Health 25 13 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 SV Weight Loss Support 10 AARP TAXES 10 Exercise 12 Lunch 12:45 Pinochle 7 Fiddlers 12 Valentine’s Day Luncheon 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 Ceramics 10 Massage by Janine 10:30 Chair Yoga 12 Lunch Music by Hometowners 1 Watercolor 1 Ukulele Class 1:30-3 Tai Chi Level II 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 Ceramics 9:30 PTSD Support Group Meeting 10 Massage by Janine 10:30 Chair Yoga 12 Lunch 1 Watercolor 1 Ukulele class 1:30-3 Tai Chi Level II 6 10 AARP TAXES 10 Exercise 12 Lunch 12:45 Pinochle 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 Ceramics 9:30 PTSD Support Group Meeting 10 Massage by Janine 10:30 Chair Yoga 12 Lunch 1 Watercolor 1 Ukulele class 1:30-3 Tai Chi Level II 2 Advisory Board Mtg 24 6:45 Toastmaster 8:30 Begin Line Dance 9:30 Crone Group 10 Yarn Craft 10 Hi Begin Line Dance 12 Lunch 12:30 Bunco 1 Intermediate Line Dance 2 Floral Design 5 11 17 6:45 Toastmaster 8:30 Begin Line Dance 10 Yarn Craft 10 Hi Begin Line Dance 10 Valley Mad Hatters 12 Lunch 1 Intermediate Line Dance CLOSED Friday 4 10 6:45 Toastmaster 8:30 Begin Line Dance 9:30 Crone Group 10 Yarn Craft 10 Hi Begin Line Dance 11 Valley Mad Hatters 12 Lunch Music by Jo 1 Intermediate Line Dance Thursday 26 8:30 Footcare 9 Tai Chi for Balance & Health 10 Clog Dancing 11:30 Duplicate Bridge 12 Lunch 1 Retired Foresters Mtg. 2 Group Health 27 8:30 Tai Chi Strength & Balance 9 SV Weight Loss Support 10 AARP TAXES 10 Exercise 12 Birthday Lunch With music by Fred & Jo 12:45 Pinochle 7 Fiddlers PAGE 7 Page 8 Senior moments
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