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Wilsonville Community Seniors, Inc.
c/o Wilsonville Community Center
7965 SW Wilsonville Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070-7756
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WCSI GAZETTE
MARCH 2015
“There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t met”
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March ADVENTURES, by Jean Tsokos
 Call The Center (503-682 3727) to make reservations or cancel on day of trip.
 (Call SMART to cancel if you have dial-a-ride pick-up.)
 Refund policy will vary by trip.
If a fee is due for the trip, make reservations and pay at the Center. If you need to
cancel the day of the trip please call the Community Center. Note: Until further
notice, trips will be limited to 20 people or less.
No Refunds!!!!! You Need To Get Your Own Replacement.
Thursday, March 12 — Lunch Old Spaghetti Factory
Clackamas, 12725 SE 93rd Ave. 503-653-4944
Shopping, Clackamas Town Center, 83rd Street
Leave City Hall at 11am and return by 3:30pm.
Thursday, March 26—Lunch Elmer’s Restaurant, Woodburn
Shopping—Woodburn Outlet Mall, Off Highway I5, Mall is now covered
Leave City Hall at 11am and return 3:30pm.
BUS DEPARTS CITY HALL AT 11am RETURNS TO CITY HALL 3:30pm
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND AN EVENT YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR,
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CALL THE CENTER 503-682-3727.
Wilsonville Community Seniors, Inc
Community Center Staff
Donations are gratefully accepted to help defray costs. The Gazette
is available to anyone who requests it, however; Suggested donation is $10 a year and donation envelopes are available at the senior desk. The WCSI Gazette was established July 1, 1993 and is published
monthly by Wilsonville Community Seniors, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3)
Corp. It is available to all in the greater Wilsonville area.
WCS, Inc. Board of Directors, 2013 –2014
Chair: Wesley Morris
Vice Chair: Jean Tsokos
Secretary: Barbara Ricker
Treasurer: Dave Lahr
Robert Thompson Debbie Dahlquist Patricia Lichtenstein
Dina Holland Anna Dubas Helen Braganza John McDonald
Parks and Recreation Director: Stan Sher er
Recreation Program Manager: Patty Br escia
Administrative Assistant: J our dan Moor e
Nutrition Coordinator: Evie Pr octor
Nutrition Coordinator: J ennifer Nelson
Recreation Coordinator: Br ian Stevenson
Information and Referral Specialist: Sadie Wallenber g
Fitness Specialist: Br ad Moor e
Transportation
If you live in Wilsonville, a SMART bus can pick you up at home,
bring you to the Center for lunch, and take you home for no
charge. A trip for grocery shopping is available every Friday. Call
SMART at 503-682-7790 to reserve your spot.
Mission and Purpose of WCS, Inc.
The mission of Wilsonville Community Seniors, Inc. is to make a
positive contribution to the lives of senior citizens of the Wilsonville area by providing:
 Companionship to foster meaningful relationships
 Entertainment, recreational activities to stimulate social abilities
 Class instruction to promote learning and intellectual growth
 Opportunities for service to the community
Lunch Program
Meals are served at noon each weekday except Thursday. A donation of $3.50 is encouraged for those over 60. Guests under 60
are requested to pay $4.25. If you aren't able to make it to the
Center, a meal can be delivered. Call the Center and make your
request.
Social Services
Our Information and Referral Specialist is available to provide:
 Assessment of need and case monitoring
 Information and referrals
 Free loan of health equipment
 Assistance with public transportation
Volume 24 — Number 09 — March, 2015
Editor / Publisher — Helen Braganza
Circulation — Barbara Ricker, Helen Braganza
Center Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
Center Phone: 503-682-3727
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Community Center News
Wilsonville Parks and Recreation
March 2015
Antique Appraisal Fair
The Community Center will be hosting an Antique Appraisal fair on Saturday April 11 from 10am to 2pm. This
event offers the opportunity to dust off your antiques and bring them in to have a cost estimate prepared for $10 per
item. Make a day of it, and enjoy musical entertainment with Tom Stroud and a hot dog and chili bar, for a cost of
$1.50 apiece. Proceeds from this event will benefit the senior nutrition program which provides seniors in Wilsonville
with five meals weekly at the Center, or delivered directly to home bound seniors.
Oregon Senior Zoo mobile
Sign up today for your opportunity to get up close and personal with some “touchable” animals straight from the
Oregon Zoo. There will be an educational slideshow and an opportunity for question and answer as a Zoo representative shares their experience with animals, and how regular contact with animals can have therapeutic benefits. Please
stop by the Center to sign up.
Spring into Zumba Gold
Our fun loving instructors Heidi and Jean are back for another session of Zumba Gold at the Center. Join them as you
learn easy-to-follow moves in an invigorating, party like atmosphere that doesn’t even seem like exercise! Classes are
offered on Mondays and Fridays from 1:30pm to 2:15pm and on Wednesday nights from 6pm to 6:45pm. Spring session starts in mid-March, so check out our website at: www.WilsonvilleParksandRec.com or come down to the Center
to register. The fee for eight classes is $40 for individuals 55+ and $50
for participants under 55.
Crafty Card Creations
Add a personal touch to your notes to friends and family with this handmade greeting card class. Instructor Joan Elder
will provide all the materials necessary, and participants will go home with six handmade cards featuring a variety of
themes, including: happy birthday, spring/Easter wishes, and Fourth of July greetings. The class takes place at the
Community Center on Tuesday, March 10 from 9am to noon, and the fee is $20. Please register as soon as possible so
the instructor can purchase class materials in advance.
SAVE THE DATE
The second “Spa Saturday “is right around the corner. Back by popular demand, on Saturday, May 16 from 10:30am
to 1:30pm, the Center will be offering a sampling of free services that will teach you with new skills and help reduce
the negative effects of stress on your body and mind. Reservations open up on May 1 to sign up for free massage and
acupuncture appointments, and take part in meditation, yoga and tai chi demonstrations with the Center’s instructors.
If you are a vendor and would like to host an information table or sell a health or wellness project, please contact us
at: 503-783-7529. This spring spa day is offered in partnership with the Sole Sisters’ “Queen of the High Road” 10k
and Half Marathon.
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E & J’s Bubble and Squeak,
Evie Proctor
March signifies many things: signs of seasons changing, buds starting to spring up from the ground, trees with new growth
and possibly warmer temperatures. It also means St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner. We will be having our special meal
on Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00.
Irish Soda bread is often included in your typical St. Patty’s meal and we thought we would include a recipe for that, in case
you are hankering for some! (This recipe was found from the website, allrecipes.com).
Irish Soda Bread Prep Time: 10 minutes Ready In: 1 hour 10 minutes 20 Servings
“A white soda bread with sour cream and raisins, this rich version is cake-like in texture.”
Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 pint of sour cream
1 cup raisins
Enjoy!
Directions: Pr eheat oven to 325 degr ees F. Gr ease two 8 X 4 inch loaf pans.
Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, sour cream and raisins and mix until just combined.
Distribute batter evenly between the two pans. Bake loaves at 325 degrees for 60 min.
WILSONVILLE WALKERS
Each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. the Walkers get together to enjoy a walk of two miles
usually on local paths. Below is a list of the paths and dates for each walk. For a list of directions on how to
get to the paths and where to park, please call Kenton or Mary Wolfe at 503-694-8376.
March 3
Graham Oaks Park
March 5
Water Treatment Plant
March 10
Mentor Graphics
March 12
Murase Plaza, upper Memorial Park
March 17
Memorial Park, lower
March 19
Mentor Graphics
March 24
Eco City Park/Logging Road Trail Park, Canby OR, 1314 NE Territorial Road, in north
Canby, OR. Carpooling from Denny's in Wilsonville, meet at 9 a.m. with coffee at Denny's
in Canby (1369 SE 1st Ave, just off 99E)
March 26
Charbonneau
March 31
Library
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March Birthdays
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LaVon Montelius
Ruthann Duran
Adrienne Nordstrom
BRIDGE RESULTS
Jan 30
Feb 13
Feb 20
First Place
Second Place
Fran Widmann
Elaine Ihle
Ethel Jacobson
Jim Eden
Tom Councell
Dick McPartland
Patrick Lynch
Dick McPartland
I-5 CONNECTION
The I-5 Connection will be visiting and singing for the guests at the
"SpringRidge Senior Living Community" at Charbonneau on Thursday,
March 5th.
Our music group is working on wonderful music of past years for our
upcoming Spring Concert that will be held on June 20th at the Frog Pond
Church in Wilsonville.
THE BAKERY DONATION PROJECT OF AND ANNOUNCEMENT
By Jean Tsokos
The Bakery Project started many years ago with Al Turner and Sam Campagna.
Both residents of the Thunderbird Mobil Park an early residential area in Wilsonville.
-------- History of how the Bakery Donation project started to be continued next month.
And now after nearly10 years with the project in all kinds of times, I am stepping
down and turning activity over to David & Patti Lahr and the other volunteers. I know
you’ll give them the same support you have shown me. Happy Snacking!!!
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Wilsonville Library News
Wilsonville Library Adult Events
Writers Group
Tuesdays, March 3 and 17at 4pm
R U a writer for whom text messages are no longer a big enough canvas? The Writers Group meets regularly to tinker with writing in a
supportive environment. Bring your brain and your pencil!
First Friday Film
Friday, March 6 at 6pm
This month’s film relates the true-to-life story of Dr. Stephen Hawking, holder of Isaac Newton’s old chair at Cambridge University.
Both thrills and spills are in abundance and all for free, and with snacks! If you still can’t tell which film we’re showing (or even if you
have a Theory), give us a call, and we’ll tell you!
Free Tax Help
Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 all day from 10am - 6pm
No need for an appointment! Our qualified volunteer will answer your questions and/or help you fill out your tax forms and file them
online. Please bring all your necessary documentation and your 2013 tax records.
Book Club
Thursday, March 12 at 6pm
The Book Club meets monthly for informal discussions in the library. Join fellow readers for lively and thought-provoking conversation
about excellent books. This month, we’re reading ‘The Daughter’s Walk, by Jane Kirkpatrick. As always, books to be discussed are
available for check out a month in advance - just ask at the Circulation Desk.
Book Notes Concert: Beth Donnelly & Douglas Feller
Saturday, March 14 at 2pm
Come enjoy the sound of live music in the library! Acclaimed Northwest soprano and baritone soloists Beth Donnelly and Douglas Feller
will perform a slew of operatic selections. Not to worry: our windows are fully insured against glass shattering during the high notes.
Genealogy Club
Monday, March 16 at 1pm
Ready to find the horse thief? Learn from experienced genealogists, discover new genealogical resources and tools, and discuss personal
research and goals. Welcoming to all, from beginners to seasoned genealogists.
Great Books Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 17 at 6pm
Interested in philosophy and the ‘big questions’ of life? Please join us this month for a roundtable discussion of how modern day issues
are reflected and illuminated by great Western classic books. This month we peruse Origin of Government by Thomas Hobbes. (This
selection is not nasty, brutish, and short, like my cousin.) A full reading list can be found on the library’s Great Books Discussion Group
webpage. For High School through Adult.
Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm
The Library Board is responsible for recommending policies for governing the library, recommending an annual budget to the City
Manager, proposing fundraising programs and activities to the Council for Library purposes, and making an annual report to the State
Library and City Council. Come and find out what these wizened druids are planning next!
Making the Most of Social Security Retirement
Thursday, March 26 at 6:30pm
Psssst! Want to know strategies to maximize your Social Security income in retirement? Presenter Richard Dougall, of NorthWest
Wealth Advisors, has 17 years’ experience in the financial services industry, and he talks!
History Pub @ Wilsonville McMenamins
Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30pm @ Wilsonville McMenamins' Old Church
The Wilsonville Public Library Foundation, the Wilsonville / Boones Ferry Historical Society, and McMenamins have teamed up to
present monthly programs focusing on Oregon’s rich history. Come early to get your seat! We don’t know the topic at press time, but give
us a call or check the website.
Wilsonville Library Teen Events
Teen Divergent/Insurgent Night
Friday, March 13 at 6:30pm
Abnegation, Candor, Amity, Erudite, Dauntless: which Faction do you want? Get ready for the film release of Insurgent at this event.
“The truth has a way of changing people’s plans.” Open to all students in 6th through 12th grades.
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WCSI Board Meeting
February, 11 2015
Chairman Wes called the meeting to order at 1pm, roll call, and approval of Jan. minutes and today’s
agenda were approved.
Wes introduced Mary Joyce VanWechel as our liaison to report on the I—5 Connection chorus activities.
John the Treasurer was absent and Wes advised the Board of his stepping down from the Treasurer position due to health reasons.
Patty Bresia reported the City Recreation brochure will return to a quarterly edition with the summer issue. Upcoming events of City’s public are Senior Zoomobile on March 24 at 10:30am to 11:30am, Antique
Appraisal Day on April11, 10am to 2:prm and Spa Day is May 16, (register as of May 1). The Smart Bus Task
Force committee meetings are pushed back tell further notice. The City is concentrating on their upcoming
Budget study. The Recreation/Aquatic Budget plan will be on the November ballet.
Wes then lead the Board in a discussion on fund raising. Anna Dubas will be researching if local business
would like to advertise in the Gazette on a yearly basis at set rates. There is a ‘rumor’ that a gorgeous quilt
from a tropical state may be up for Raffling in the future.
Wes then asked for consensus of members to have a brainstorming/goal setting meeting to discuss new
ideas for WCSI to support the Centers activities for seniors.
Wes then reported that both John McDonald, treaurer and Debbie Dahlquist, I-5 Connection liaison, are
both stepping down from these positions.
Jean reported she is handing over her Bakery Donations pickup and distribution to Dave Lahr and his wife
Sally in April. Jean also announced it is time for her to start planning outdoor trips and all are welcome to
come up with suggestions.
Quarterly Congregate meeting Friday, March 6 at lunch time.
March Events
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Purim
Day Light Savings
Saint Patricks Day
Spring Begins
Palm Sunday
You all look forward to getting the Seniors’ Gazette. It has the trips,
lunches, birthdays, bridge results, activities happening at the center and
the library news, and of course the Parks and Rec classes offered at the
center.
Your tax deductible contribution to help off-set the cost of copying
and mailing would be greatly appreciated.
The $10 contribution is for one year.
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Saint Patrick’s Day History
HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY CENTER
HELPED YOU??
Saint Patrick was a priest and former slave
and who is known converting the Irish to Christianity. St Patrick is the patron Saint of Ireland.
This is a new column we are going to add to the Gazette.
If you know of someone who has been helped by an activity,
Class, delivery of lunches, please inform us and we will print
it in the Gazette.
Saint Patrick’s Day Facts & Quotes:
This is the story of Helen Braganza
Editor/Publisher of the Gazette.
St. Patrick used the three –leaf shamrock to
explain the Trinity to non-Christians. The leaves
stood for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
At the age of 16, St. Patrick was taken prisoner and made a slave by a group of Irish raiders
who were attacking his family’s estate. They
transported him to Ireland where he spent six
years in captivity.
Three days before my 65th birthday, I was diagnosed with
Aggressive Stage III Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Well,
you can imagine how devastated I was. The only good thing
is that since I was turning 65 I will have insurance, (have not
had insurance for 5 years). They rushed me to Dr’s for consultations on what kind of cancer I had and what was going to
happen. The first week of Dr’s appointments almost 200
miles was put on Barbara Ricker’s car. (who was there for
every Dr. appointment, emergency room visit, chemo treatment). The first chemo treatments went very well, I was told
that the second chemo would be easier, well, this round of
chemo put me down and out. No energy, slept a lot, could not
walk or breath. This put me in the emergency room 2 times, 1
blood transfusion, I also had to learn how to walk again.
7 chemo treatments, visits to the hospital, which included 5
full days where they could not figure why I could not breath.
They finally found out that my left side of my vocal cord had
frozen. 11 days in rehab, to learn to talk and walk, and also
my feet, and both hands went numb. Came home using a
walker, could not stand so I called the community center and
I had my lunches delivered every day for 5 weeks. This was
great, I at least got a good nutritional meal and the people
delivering meals made sure I was okay.
I had 32 radiation treatments and with physical therapy, my
legs are stronger, still working on my balance and working on
my stamina.
I was one who never thought I would use this service and I
was very happy it was available.
Saint Patrick’s Day Top Events and Things to
Do:
Wear green! In some parts of the world the
custom is to pinch people who are not wearing
the color of shamrocks.
Attend a St. Patrick’s Day parade. Major cities like Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas and Boston host marching bands
and floats.
Share a couple green beers with friends aat a
local Irish pub. The heart of any Irish neighborhood is its local pub.
Thank you for your Contribution
Date: ________________
Seniors’ Gazette Newsletter Fund $10.00
Name:
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Address:
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Birthday:
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Your contribution is tax deductible. Our Tax ID# is 20-2507967
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MARCH Menu
Monday
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Open Faced Turkey
Sandwich
Mashed Potatoes n Gravy
Broccoli Normandy
Jell-O
Tuesday
Wednesday
Tilapia w/Lemon & Capers
Brown Rice &
Spring Medley
Orange Slice & Cookie
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4
. Asian Chicken Salad
WW Bread stick
WW graham cracker/
Topping & Berries
The Super Thunderbirds
Marquis Day
11:30 Donna Talus Piano
The Dear Group
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Chicken Alfredo
WW Pasta
Key West Vegetables & WW
Roll
Blushing Pears
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Garden Salad
Ham & Bean Soup
Bread/crackers
Orange
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Spinach Frittata
Potatoes w/Peppers/
Onions
WW Bread
Strawberries & Cream
Friday
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Carrot Salad
Vegetable Lasagna
Mixed Vegetables &
Bread
Orange Sherbet
11:30 Jessie and Barb Piano
Methodist Church
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Garden Salad
Seafood Chowder
WW Bread
Chocolate Pudding
11:30 Donna Talus Piano
Go-Getters
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Tuna Melt
Sweet Potato tots
Kyoto Vegetables
Pineapple
Sassy Sisters
Saint Cyril Church
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Chicken Caesar Salad
Breadstick
Fruit cup
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St. Patrick’s Day
Corned Beef
Roasted Potatoes
Cabbage
Irish Soda Bread
Green Ice cream
11:30 Donna Talus Piano
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Tomato Bisque
½ Turkey Sandwich
Orange Wedge
Birthday Cake
Birthday Gang
Willing Workers
Ready, Willing and Able
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Cheese Asparagus Stuffed
Potato
Broccoli Normandy
WW Bread & Cookie
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Broccoli Salad
Salmon w/Alfredo Sauce
Rice
Yogurt/Apples Slices
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Turkey Cabbage Roll
Carrot Coins & Bread
Angel Food Cake
Fred Meyer Volunteers
Open
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Shrimp Alfredo
Steamed Vegetables
WW Roll & Mini Muffin
Orange Wedges
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Baked Meatball
Sandwich
Roasted Potatoes
Broccoli Normandy
Apple Crisp
Coffee Creek
Fred Meyer Volunteers
Coffee Creek Volunteers
Community of Hope
(Birthday)
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11:30 Donna Talus Piano
Beef Stroganoff
Over Noodles
Brussels Sprouts &
Bread
Pound Cake & Berries
What Ever Happened to our
401-K?
LDS Church
Meals are served at noon each weekday except Thursday.
A donation of $3.50 is encouraged for those over 60. Guests under 60 are requested to pay $4.25.
Menu subject to change due to availability of supplies and fresh produce.
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