Do you tweet? – Learn Social Media

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Do you tweet? – Learn Social Media
T
he Social Media Class at the Eppson Center for
Seniors was created by Askhat Yerkimbay to help
seniors become familiar with social media tools:
email accounts, blogs, podcast, videocasts, and more.
During the Social Media Class, participants will learn:
• to create a Gmail account and other
Google.com products, like Google search,
Google alerts and Blogspot. This will help
participants stay connected with other family
members online.
• to create a personal blog and write posts about life
experiences, as well as sharing thoughts and ideas
about various topics. For example, participants
could create a blog about their family tree,
the history of the land, or favorite recipes and
cooking tips. The possibilities are endless!
• to make a podcast and record their own voices.
Later they will learn how to add background
music and create their own radio program.
Participants can record anything from
interesting life stories and advice, to birthday
wishes and congratulations and send it via
e-mail to family members
• to make short movies and slideshows by adding
pictures and sounds.
Social Media Class trainer Askhat Yerkimbay will
volunteer at the Eppson Center for Seniors every
Wednesday between 10:30–11:30 a.m. Feel free to
meet with him in the computer classroom to address
any questions about the Social Media Class.
About the trainer
Askhat Yerkimbay, a graduate student at the
University of Wyoming, is currently pursuing a
master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Media
Communication, and a fellow in the Edward S.
Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program. This fellowship
is a Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
program within the U.S. Department of State that
provides Eurasia’s emerging leaders with U.S. master’s
level study at institutions across the nation.
Askhat graduated with a bachelor’s degree in
English, Kazakh philology, and Kazakh literature from
the Kazakh National Pedagogical University in Almaty,
Kazakhstan. He has worked as an editor for the Kazakh
version of NewEurasia.net, an editor and journalist for
Vox News Economy Radio Program, a trainer at the
international journalism center MediaNet, and as a
teaching assistant at the Kazakh National University.
In 2011, Askhat organized a blog camp for over
100 Kazakh bloggers from around the world. In
addition, his blog was nominated for “Best Blog”
during last year’s Almaty Blog Camp.
Take the Social Media Survey on the last inside page.
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Hours, Information, Staff, Board & Foundation
Center Hours: Monday–Friday,
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Whitney Health and Wellness:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 745-1510
PATS (Transportation): Monday–Friday,
8:00 a.m.–12:00p.m. & 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Meals: Monday, 4:30 p.m. and
Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Eppson Center for Seniors
1560 N 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
[email protected]
307-745-5116
307-742-8669 (fax)
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EPPSON CENTER STAFF
Richard Cuthbertson,
Executive Director
Cindy Ishakanian,
Accounting Assistant
Vicky Ying, Finance Assistant
Kareena Hopkins, Receptionist
Marilyn Stover, Receptionist
LIFE ENRICHMENT
Pamela Lopez, Manager
OUTREACH
Nicole Lopez, Volunteer &
Statistics Coordinator
MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL
Sherry Davis
KITCHEN
Dawn Jackson, Kitchen Manager
Marie Kuntz, Kitchen Supervisor
Esther Rogers, Assistant
Carol Huckins, HDM Supervisor
Sherry Wilcoxson, Kitchen
Assistant
Dennis White, Dishwasher
WHITNEY HEALTH
AND WELLNESS
Gina Casper, ACC/Case Manager
Amber Englert, Scheduling
Supervisor
Bonnie Henderson, Program
Specialist
Jody Hoberg, RN
DIRECT SERVICE WORKERS
Julie Wilson
Nicole Lankford
Cammy Mitchell
Bonnie Prahl
Brenda Spiegelberg
Lania Barton
Leilani Bergstrom
Judy Sisneros, Respite Care
PATS
Tina Fisher, Manager
Buddy Curby, Dispatcher
Floyd Taylor, Driver
David Wagg, Driver
Ken Rehmeier, Driver
Terry Pantier, Driver
Mike Garret, Driver
Robert Marshall, Driver
Orin Harrell, Driver
Tiana Watt, Driver
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EPPSON CENTER FOR SENIORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Todd Pearson
Vice President: Wayne Karberg
Treasurer: Flew Wilson
Secretary: Ted Preston
Directors
Ray Jacquot
Don Johnson
Deborah Kratzer-Reid
Nyla Murphy
Matt Goetz
Board of Directors meet the third
Wednesday of month at 12:00 p.m.
at the Center
EPPSON CENTER FOR SENIORS
FOUNDATION BOARD
President: Shannon Markle
Treasurer: Kathy Hamilton
Secretary: Julie Wickett
Directors
Mario Ibarra
Grant Showacre
Donna Earley Chad Witte
Connie Palmer Jessica Schneider
Clarice Hoff
Foundation Board meets the fourth
Wednesday of month at 12:00 p.m.
at the Center
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Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services or the Wyoming Department of Health, and you should not assume endorsement of the Federal or State government.”
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
After Monday Dinner at 5:30
Enjoy Some Entertainment
MARCH
APRIL
March 5: Melodees (Birthday Night)
March 12: Ray Jacquot – Ruins and Wilderness; 3
special places in Cedar Mesa, Utah
March 19: ARK Regional Services- Dancing and sign
language
March 26: John and LuAnn Jackson
April 2: Sterling Zill, classic violin (Birthday Night)
April 9: Our Own Will Bessler (of the Melodees)
with some of his own songs
April 16: Laramie Dance – Ballet
April 23: Barbara Basinger (accordion) Doug Woody
(fiddle)
April 30: Mark Miller, WY. Archeologist – Indian
Wars I Wyoming
Our volunteers are one of a kind and
we appreciate each and every one of
you for what you bring to the center
as well as the patrons we serve.
If you have volunteered in one way
or another please contact Nicole to be sure we have
your correct information.
If you have skills and knowledge that you would
like to share contact Nicole to see what opportunities
are available.
Eppson Center for Seniors and Albany County
Campus of LCCC have partnered to offer GED
Preparation classes for seniors, 60+, at no cost.
Volunteer Dinner will be April 18,
2012 @ 5:30 p.m.
Currently looking for volunteers for
Home Delivered Meals, to help repair
the one-way sign, repair some of the stained glass
windows, and post flyers at local businesses.
University of Wyoming/State Retirees
meet at the Eppson Center
Board meeting will be the 2nd Wednesday of each
month at 2:00 p.m., March 14, April 11, and May 9.
Member meetings will be the 3rd Monday of each
month at 10:00 a.m.
March 19: Wyoming Legislative update.
April 16: State of Wyoming Health Insurance and
Medicare, Eric Goldenstein.
May 21: University of Wyoming update, Tom
Buchanan.
Did life happen to you? Did you need to “Stop Out”
from school before you could receive your high school
diploma? Would you like to receive your GED – just
for your own satisfaction?
Where: Eppson Center for Seniors,
1560 N. 3rd Street, Laramie, WY 82072
When: Start at any time and go at your pace.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Why: Because it’s never too late.
Cost: $0
Questions or to register: Contact Carol Miyake at
721-5138 ext. 4257 or Pamela at 745-5116 ext. 14.
Legal Counsel with Shirley Kingston
Fridays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Schedule appointment at Eppson Center.
AARP Tax Assistance
February 3–April 17, 2012
Tuesdays & Fridays
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
In the billiard room
Schedule an appointment
with the receptionist at 745-5116
Time to set your
clocks forward 1 hour
March 11th.
Good time to replace
batteries in fire
alarms.
The Eppson Center will be closed
Friday, April 6, 2012.
Check us out
on Facebook.
If you utilize Facebook
simply go to the Eppson
Center Facebook page
and read what others
have to say; add your comments.
The link to the Seniors on the Go Facebook page,
http://tinyurl.com/ec-sotg
You shouldn’t need to have a Facebook account
to see these pictures.…you just won’t be able to
comment on them.
Hey good look’n
What’s cook’n?
Once a month a group of us like to go out on the
town for a nice dinner. It’s a way to visit with friends
and make new friends.
If you would like to join us for dinner simply add
your name to the “Dinner Out” sign-up sheet. If you
need transportation let us know and we will be happy
to pick you up. Cost of transportation $5.00 and
order off menu.
Thursday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. enjoy a meal with
us at Corona Village.
The Eppson Center web page is up.
It’s a work in progress.
Suggestions let Pamela know.
www.eppsoncenter.com
Enjoy
a hot
nutritious
meal
Monday: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: $4
Tuesday: $2
Thursday: $3
Contact Dawn for Home Delivered Meals
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If a birthday, passing, thank-you or other
information was left out please contact Pamela
so that it can get into the next newsletter.
Whitney Health
and Wellness Center
Blood Pressure Clinic
New Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Chair Massage ~ By appointment
Table Massage ~ By appointment
Whirlpool Tub ~ By appointment
Foot and Hand Care ~ By appointment
Acupuncture ~ Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Beltone Hearing Test
By appointment the first Thursday
of the month. Call 1-800-430-5282
to schedule.
Caregiver Support Group
Second Thursday of month, 11:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support Group with Patty Butler
Second Wednesday of month, 1:30 p.m.
Wyoming Health Fair
First Monday of month
7:00–10:00 a.m.
Community Based In-Home Services
(CBIHS) is used to provide services to keep
qualified people living independently at home
for as long as possible.
Services available through the WHWC center
include the following:
• Case Management
• Personal Care
• Chore Services
• Homemaker Services
• Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support (NFGC)
is available to individuals who qualify who
provide care for the elderly at home. To be
Hours: Monday–Friday,
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Direct number: 745-1510
Cancer Support Group
Meets at Meredith & Jeannie Ray Cancer Center
Women’s Group: Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Co-ed: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Saratoga Room
Second Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Parkinson Support Group
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Out-Patient Rehab Room
Third Wednesday of month, 5:30 p.m.
UW Stroke Support Group
Second Tuesday of month
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Free counseling by appointment
1-307-7662149
Bereavement Group
Hospice of Laramie
1262 N. 22nd, Unit A
Mondays, 5:15–6:45 p.m.
qualified for these services, a client must be
a person of any age caring for a qualified care
receiver who is 60 years or older.
Services available through WHWC include the
following:
• Assistance
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Information
• Respite Care
• Supplement Services
To see if you qualify for assistance for CHIHS
or NFCG contact Gina, 745-1510.
Acupuncture Treatments by Dr. Shawn Palmer, N.D.
T
he Whitney Health and Wellness Center
offers acupuncture treatments by Dr. Shawn
Palmer, N.D. Dr. Palmer grew up in Laramie. After
graduating from Laramie Senior High School, he
earned a B.A. in Chemistry from Colorado College,
an M.S. in Physical Chemistry from the University
of Wyoming, and an N.D. degree from the National
College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. When
Dr. Palmer was in college, his interest in alternative
medicine began when he had a martial arts instructor
that was interested in alternative medicine. Dr. Palmer
knew then that he wanted to do something where he
could make a difference in people’s lives.
Dr. Palmer studied acupuncture in Boulder, CO and
he has been practicing it for 2 ½ years. He has had his
practice in alternative medicine for 5 years in Laramie.
He has a very broad practice and can help people using
a number of different tools. Dr. Palmer is available to
help people with supplement, herbal, homeopathic and
dietary advice. He also has other options for treating
pain if someone is concerned about the acupuncture
needles.
Dr. Palmer graciously schedules acupuncture
appointments at the Whitney Health and
Wellness Center at reduced rates. To schedule an
appointment with Dr. Palmer at the Eppson Center,
call 745-1510. He schedules patients at the WHWC
on Wednesday afternoons.
Upcoming events
Pathways to Wellness: Thursday, March 15th,
10:30 am–11:30 am
Johna Strader with Wyoming Relay will demonstrate
devices to assist with hearing phone conversations.
Pathways to Wellness: Thursday, April 19th 10:30
am–11:30 am
Megan McGuffy, registered dietician, will speak on
eating right for Caregivers.
WHWC Foot Fair ~ Thursday, April 5th from 9:00 am
to 12:00 noon
We will be doing free pedicures and offering toe
nail polishing, paraffin dip, foot massage and
refreshments. Space will be limited so on the day
of the Foot Fair please sign up for your pedicure.
M a rch & A pr il B irthdays
The Eppson Center is honored to celebrate your birthday with you. If it is your birthday month First Interstate Bank will
gladly purchase your birthday dinner. The beautiful flower bouquet is donated by Kiliens Florist.
March
Ackerson, Elanora
Adsit, Roberta
Anderson, Betty
Andrade, Marie R.
Aridas, RoseMarie
Atherton, Mary Jo
Balthrop, Billy
Bridges, Lee
Bruce, Bob
Busterfeld, Marilyn
Butler, Helen J.
Byers, Norma
Carlson, Robin
Conger, Evelyn
Conger, Susan
Crosier, Herbert
Decker, Patricia
Decora, Wanda
Doergers, Jack
Dolan, Ed
Earnshaw, Jean
Edwards, Carol
Farnham, Elvina
Flader, Vivian
Fluker, Shirley
Galbreath, Gary
Garrett, Lou
Gaudet, MaryLou
Geis, Gladys L.
Gladstone, Marcia
Gonzales, Robert
Hancock, Shirley
Hare, Janet
Harnded, Wilma
Harnden, Diane,
Helseth, Maria M.
Herdendorf, Phyllis
Herdendorf, Robert
Herrera, Beatrice
Hing, Kay L.
Holloway, Arlene M.
Homan, J.R.
Hoppe, Opal
Housing, Betty
Hyatt, Dennis
Irving, Larry
Jackson, Michael
Johnson, Phyllis
Jones, Don
Kaper, Eva J.
King, Amy
Klinger, Carlos
Koschnitzki, Rich
Kunkel, Dot
Kurz, Georgia
Lake, Laura
Lanum, Frances
Leistner, Alice
Lloyd, Loudine
Lopez, Mararia C.
Mallory, Eleanor
McCormick, Henrietta
McKay, Ruth
Herring, Lois
McLaughlin, Louise
McWilliams, Mac
Melvin, Phyllis
Meyer, Linda
Miller, Joyce
Miller, Keith
Miller, Lillian
Mindle, Pat
Moore, Jerry
Neal, Jan
Nielsen, Joyce
Owens, Don
Papa, Anthony
Petersen, Ralph
Petrick, Mary
Podlesnik, Adelaide
Prine, Margaret L.
Ritchie, Roy
Ruthven, Anne
Smith, Helen
Somodi, Jan
Spackman, Eunice
Spackman, Everett
Stevenson
Stover, Marilyn
Strom, Joan
Taylor, Jack
Taylor, Patricia
Thelman, Ramona
Tihen, Renee
Tomky, Peggy
Trabing, Bonnie
Trujillo, Viola
Valdez, Vince
Valora, E.R.
Vialpando, Elva
Vialpando, Josephine
Wagg, Raquel
Warner, Duaine
Watkins, Margret
Webb, Jim
Weverstad, Ruth
White, Fred J.
White, Phil
Wright, Ruth
Young, George
April
Aanonsen, Herbert
Anderson, David
Barela, Charlotte
Barela, Aurora
Bedard, Roselyn
Bennett, Avis
Bennett, Tom
Biles, Linda
Billingsley, Jean
Blakeman, Richard
Brieske, Robert
Brummond, Leone,
Burman, Mary
Cartwright, Janet
Cattles, Sue
Chesbro, Bonnie
Clay, Betty
Copeland, Dave
Cronberg, Aloma
Davis, Nancy
Densin, Everett
Dockter, Karen
Durfee, Donna
Ebbeka, Allen
Edgar, Sally
Eike, Art
Falgien, Lois
Gallegos, Gladys
Garcia, Alejandro
Gossman, Eldona
Graham, Ed
Graham, Joan
Hallam, Judy
Hange, Gary
Hansen, Shirley
Harak, Arnold
Harak, Loretta
Harnden, Jean
Harokopis, George
Harrison, John
Hazelton, Nancy
Heck, Frank
Hidalgo, Harry
House, Marjorie
Irving, Lois
Jackson, Edna
Jackson, Mae
Jeffryes, Vianetta
Jensen, Howard
Jensen, Rodney
Johnson, April
Jolley, Bill
Jones, Edith
Jones, Marie
Kennedy, Roy
Koscnitzki, Jeanne
Kovsky, Pat
Kuntz, Ron
Leonard, Carmen
Lindahl, Joanne
Lindsey, Lisa
Lippard, Velma
Macey, Ginny
Magrath, Francis
Mains, Ruth A.
Mathewson, Bernice
Maurer, John
McCabe Rose Mary
McMichael, Pat
McMichael, Roger
Miller, Caralyn
Miller, Jack
Mills, John
Mondragon, Eloisa
Morad, Roland
Moya, Pam
Nielsen, Esther
Norwood, Martha
O’Byrne, Pat
Paintin, Linda
Parham, Melba
Patterson, James
Phillips, Karen
Rddick, John
Romero, Ami
Rudolph, Ruth
Scott, Jeanette
Shaner, Nancy
Slaughterbeck, Don
Slaughterbeck, Joyce
Stebner, Ron
Taylor, Floyd
Trusty, Duane
Vit, Joe
Wade, Charles
Walker, Lucy
Walker, Viola
Wall, Duane
Warhoff, Lois M.
Weaver, Raymond
Webb, Diane
Williams, Dave
Williamson, Margaret
Wilson, Bill
Wiseman, Patricia
Birthday Fun Facts
March
Birthstone – Aquamarine
Flower – Daffodil
Famous People born in March
Michelango
Andrew Jackson
Joan Crawford
Nat King cole
Harry Houdini
Birthstone – Diamond
April
Flower – Sweet Pea
Famous People born in April
Casanova
Doris Day
Hans Christen Anderson
Bette Davis
Butch Cassidy
GEM CITY GRAND
Laramie City Bus Route
The free bus route is planned to serve the
busiest corridor in Laramie; Grand Avenue.
The route will operate seven days a week
and include many of the busier retail
districts, employers, educational institutions,
recreation, and conference facilities.
State & local partners include: Albany
County, Albany County Tourism, City of
Laramie, Eppson Center for Seniors, Laramie
County Community College, Laramie Main
Street Program, Downtown Laramie Business
Association, and University of Wyoming
Monday–Friday: 2–3 buses will run from
7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., every 20–30 minutes.
Saturday–Sunday: 2 buses will run noon–
10:00 p.m., every 30 minutes.
If you have questions contact:
University of Wyoming ~ 766-9800 or
Eppson Center for Seniors ~ 745-5116
Laramie City Bus Route operated by
University of Wyoming & Eppson Center
for Seniors.
The appointment busses will not be affected
by changes being made.
If you have used the Gem City Bus or
Eppson Center bus let us know what you think.
Partial funding for PATS provided by WYDOT.
tops, Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Eppson Center for Seniors
Saturday, 8:00–9:00 a.m.
Info: 760-6516 or 742-9085
Silver-Haired Legislature
An election at the first of the year needs to be held at the Eppson Center for Seniors for an Albany County
senior representative. Charlotte Davis will be finished with her term. Jan Webster has one year of her twoterm session. Anyone over the age of 60 can run for the two-term office. Nomination ballots will be passed
out in January.
The Wyoming Silver-Haired Legislature is a body of senior citizens who represent you at an actual
legislative session every other year in Cheyenne. The purpose of the Silver-Haired Legislature is to identify,
consolidate and coordinate the needs and concerns of senior citizens in regard to legislation. The SHL began
in 1982 and is a unicameral legislature. Each county in Wyoming has the opportunity to be represented by
two SHL. In addition, the Shoshone-Arapahoe Reservations can send four legislators.
Would like to represent Albany County? Nominations are being sought for an upcoming election, and if
you are interested in representing Albany County, contact Pamela Lopez.
For more information on the SHL or about the bills, resolutions, proclamation and our connection to the
National Silver-Haired Congress, please visit the website: www.SHLY.com
Jan Webster would like to start a monthly “Senior Issues Gabfest” so that she is aware of Albany County
senior populations concerns, and if viable, concerns can be taken to the legislature in the coming year.
“Senior Gab Fest” will be Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 1–3 p.m. at the center.
Yes, I am interested in representing Wyoming Silver-Haired Legislature, Albany County.
Print Name: _____________________________________________________________
Contact Information:
Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________
Over the age of 60? _________
Turn in nomination ballot to the receptionist or Pamela Lopez.
Eppson Center for Seniors Medical Release
Name:________________________________________
DOB:_________________________________________
March 2 – Curt Gowdy, Shore Line Trail.
March 9 – Brown’s Landing Road starting at
Lincoln Summit.
March 16 – Crow Creek from Summit Trailhead.
March 23 – Box Canyon, Vedauwoo.
March 30 – Grays Gable, no transportation
available that day.
April 3 – Planning session 9:00 a.m. at
the Eppson Center. Bring maps,
information and suggestions.
April 6 – No SOTG hike schedule due to Good
Friday.
April 13 – Turtle Rock.
April 20 – Hidden Falls at Curt Gowdy.
April 27 – Hutton Lake.
If you are joining us on the bus the cost is $10.00.
If you will be driving the cost is $5.00. Hikes are
subject to change according to weather and ability
to get to our destination. We do have back-up
hikes/snowshoe outings if needed.
The sign-up sheet does fill up fast, so don’t wait
too long to sign-up. If the sign-up sheet is full put
your name on the waiting list. If you have e-mail
add that as well.
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go
instead where there is not path and leave a trail.”
Emerson
If you have plans to participate with
Seniors on the Go you will need
to complete the Eppson Center for
Seniors Medical Release.
If you have questions contact
Pamela, Life Enrichment, 745-5116
x 14 or [email protected]
Address:______________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone No.: ___________________________________
Emergency Contact
Name________________________________________
Contact Phone No.:____________________________
Relationship:__________________________________
Doctor
Name:________________________________________
Phone No.:___________________________________
Medical Information
Allergies: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________
Medications:__________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
In the event of a medical emergency I will be
taken directly to the nearest medical center for
attention. By signing this form you are allowing the
Eppson Center for Seniors to provide your medical
information so that you may receive medical care.
If you choose to not disclose any medical
information you will still be taken to the nearest
medical center for care unless you indicate
otherwise.
Name
_____________________________________________
print
_____________________________________________
signature
Date:_________________________________________
Life Enrichment…
“One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure…” Wm. Feather
Education
Albany Co. Health Fair, 7:00 –10:00
a.m., 1st Mon. of mo.
Lions Club Breakfast; 6:30 a.m., Tues.
Legal Counsel with Shirley Kingston;
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., every other
Fri. of mo. Schedule appointment with
receptionist or Life Enrichment.
UW/State Retirees of Albany County,
10:00 a.m., 3rd Wed. of mo.
UW/State Retirees of Albany County,
Board Mtgs. 2:00 p.m. 2nd Wed. of mo.
Dollar-a-Month meeting, 2:30 p.m.,
last Thurs. of mo.
AARP Safe Driving Class; 1:00 –5:00
p.m., 3rd Wed. & Thurs. of mo. *you
must attend both sessions to complete
the course.
Albany Co. Library; 1st & 3rd Thurs.
of mo., 12 p.m.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly);
Sat., 8–9 a.m.
Veterans Coffee; Fri., 9:00 am.
NARFE; 11:30 a.m., last Fri. of mo.
Computer Lab available daily, 8:00
a.m.–3:30 p.m.
*GED Prep. Classes offered every
Thursday, 1:00–3:00 p.m. No cost.
Social Media class offered Wed.,
10:30–11:30 a.m. in the computer lab.
Fitness
Senior Swim at Laramie Rec. Center;
8:00 a.m., Mon., Wed., & Fri. $
Strength Training on the Ball with
Erin at Kourthouse, Mon, Wed, & Fri,
9:30–10:00 a.m. $
Balance, Stretch & Ab’s on Mat with
Erin at Kourthouse, Mon, Wed, & Fri,
10:00–10:30 a.m. $
Resistance Training; Tue., & Thurs.,
11:00 a.m.
Exercise & Dance; Mon. & Thurs.,
9:00 a.m.
Bowling at Laramie Lanes; Mon., 1:30
p.m. $
Arthritis Exercise with Donna Earley;
Mon. & Wed., 3:30 p.m. $
Musical Exercise; Tues. & Thurs.,
10:30 a.m.
Advanced Yoga with Connie Currie;
Wed., 11:15 a.m. $7.00
Intermediate & Basic Yoga with
Connie Currie; Thurs., 5:30 p.m.
$7.00
Beginning Line Dancing with Norma
Deibert; Wed., 9:00 a.m.
Intermediate Line Dancing with
Norma Deibert; Fri.., 9: a.m.
Performing Line Dancing with Norma
Deibert; Tues., 9:00 a.m.
Seniors-on-the-Go; contact Life
Enrichment for scheduled outings.
$10.00
Nia; Thurs. 5:30–6:30 p.m $9.00
Too-Fit-To-Quit exercise equipment
is available Mon.–Fri., 8:00 a.m.–3:30
p.m. $8.00 60+ & $11 -60
For Fun
Bingo; 12:30 p.m., Mon.
Melodees; 1:30 p.m., Mon.
Pinochle; 12:30 p.m., Tues.
L’Opera Viewing; 1:15 p.m., 2nd
Tues.– Spring Break. Watch for new
schedule beginning in May.
Biscuits n’ Jam; 1:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd
Wed. of mo.
Bridge Lessons: 12:00 p.m., Tues.
Bridge; Tues. 1:00 p.m.
Duplex Bridge; Thurs., 7:00 p.m.
Shangri Rummy, Thurs., 1:00 p.m.
Recycled Card Project; Fri., 9:30 a.m.
Dinner Out; check for date, time, &
location.
We invite you to the Eppson Center to
see the variety of activities and events
that we offer. Many activities and
events can be seen on Ch. 11 or in
our bi-monthly newsletter.
We also invite you to stay for lunch
and visit with old friends or make new
friends.
If you would like to teach a class or
have an idea for a class, contact Pamela.
Classes can be ongoing or scheduled
for mini-sessions.
Reminder instructors’ all sign-in sheets
must be completed and turned in the
last day of class for the month. Also
AGNES forms need to be completed in
blue ink so that we can get credit.
If you have questions contact Nicole.
**Looking for a volunteer to assist
with line dancing classes.
*Looking for a volunteer to call
Bingo.
**Social Media class is offered by
U. W. volunteer student Askhat
Yerkimbay. If you have questions or
need assistance setting up an e-mail
account, want to learn how to make
a video, take pictures, and more I
encourage you to stop in and visit
with Askhat. Not sure what you want
or where you should start? Take the
survey and turn into the receptionist or
Pamela, Life Enrichment.
Have a story to be told?
Want to share some information?
Be an Eppson Center news hound!
Contact Pamela, Life Enrichment.
If you are interested
in renting the facility
contact Pamela or
Dawn. We will be more
than happy to visit
with you about your
upcoming venue.
Cast your ballot for 2011
employee of the year!
Name:____________________________________
Department:________________________________
Why do you think they should be recognized?
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
neighbors helping neighbors
in the place we call home.
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
If you have volunteered in one way or another please contact
Nicole to be sure we have your correct information.
www.firstinterstate.com
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Turn ballots directly into executive director, Dick
Cuthbertson. Winner will be announced at the
We are currently looking for volunteers for HDM drivers, bingo caller, computer
volunteer
instructor
and cashier.dinner.
If you have skills and knowledge that you would like to share
patrons
Our volunteers are one of a kind and we appreciate each and every
one of you for what you bring to the center as well as the
we serve.
contact Nicole to see what opportunities are available.
Please be kind to the
computer.
Hitting it with your keys or
other objects will damage
the screen as well as the
system.
To Our Patrons,
In an effort to reflect accurate reporting of
our meal numbers for state and federal grant
purposes, beginning October 10 we will have
a new check in policy for meals.
We will still need for you to check in
at the computer. When you check in with
the cashier, you will be given a single meal
ticket. This ticket is to be presented to the
servers prior to receiving your meal. If you
do not check in and do not have a ticket,
you will be asked to return to the cashier
to get a ticket.
Just a reminder that if you do not check
in, then the Eppson Center does not receive
a grant subsidy for your meal.
Thank you for your cooperation and
patience, and thank you for your continued
support of the Eppson Center.
Richard Cuthbertson
Executive Director
Recycled Card
Project
When you purchase a card from
the Recycled Card Project you
help support Whitney Wellness
and Health Center, and the
Eppson Center newsletter.
Thank you
Powell Enterprise
Grand Villa
Edward Jones
Investments
for sponsoring the
15th Annual
Harold Eppson
Founders Day
Pancake Breakfast
Special thanks to the following
businesses for our raffle items
First National Bank
VDR Volvo
Murdoch’s
First Interstate Bank
Bank of the West
Wal-Mart
Cross Country Connection
Brown and Gold
Kathy Davis
Bloedorn Lumber
West Laramie Fly Store
WANTED
Steve Grabowski, the LAST OLD-FASHIONED OPTICIAN
RUSTLING UP GREAT FASHIONABLE GLASSES
MURDERING EYE CLINIC PRICES
BEATING VISION INSURANCE “DEALS”
REWARD
est. 1977
BETTER, MORE ATTRACTIVE
GLASSES THAT LAST LONGER
THAN THE NEXT ROUNDUP!
Spectacles – Antique to Ultra-modern
305 S. 2nd – 4 doors south of Grand
Laramie City, Wyoming Territory
(307) 745-3682
Congratulations to Bertha
Ward for receiving the 2011
Community Service Award!
Many of you may know Bertha as “that lady who is
fit as a fiddle” as “an inspiration to us all”. However,
did you know that Bertha, a retired teacher, has been
active in volunteering for most of her life?
Bertha has volunteered in a variety of capacities
and will be awarded at the Community Service Award
Banquet set for March 1, 2012. The Community
Service Award is co-sponsored by the Laramie Lions
Club and the Boomerang. A committee selects the
winner each year, based on letters of nominations.
At the Eppson Center Berthas’ volunteer services
have ranged from helping to create the exercise
area to serving as the Christmas elf for the holiday
programs. She is the volunteer coordinator at the
Wyoming Territorial Prison and Park; she tends to
the flower beds, and cleans the school house and
the pioneer cabin at the site. Bertha is an active
member of other local organizations, including the
Wyoming Homemakers’ Association and the Albany
County Cow-Belles. She helps support groups and
activities as diverse as Laramie Athletics Baseball, Jr.
High and High School wrestling, Future Farmers of
America, 4-H, Albany County Fair, Ivinson Memorial
Hospital and the Laramie Union Pacific Train Depot
Association and belongs to three Historical Societies;
Albany County, Wyoming State, and Centennial
Valley.
When I congratulated Bertha on her award she
wanted me make a correction regarding her age that
was reported in the Laramie Boomerang; she’s 84 and
not 83. Bertha regardless of your age we’re happy for
you and honored to have you as a volunteer.
If you or someone you know are experiencing
difficulty with reading the mail, having problems
with reading the road signs, or have a diagnosis
of Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy,
Glaucoma or other visual impairment make
plans to attend and visit with a representative
from Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation.
Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation
Presentation
Thursday, March 29th, 11:30 am–1:00 pm
Eppson Center ~ East Wing
Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation
(WILR) educates and empowers Wyoming
Citizens with providing the necessary tools to
live with independence and dignity.
Programs ranging from Independent Living,
Visually Impaired Services for the Older Blind,
Consumer Directed Care, Nursing Home
Transition, Transportation Check Program and
others.
A GOOD THING TO KNOW
Ever locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry?
This may come in handy someday.
Good reason to own a cell phone:
If you lock your keys in the
car and the spare keys are
at home, call someone at
home on THEIR cell phone
from YOUR cell phone. Hold your
cell phone about a foot from your car door and have
the person at home press the unlock button, holding
it near the phone on their end. Your car will unlock.
Distance is no object…you could be hundreds of
miles away and, if you can reach someone who has
the other remote for your car you can unlock the door
and the trunk. Better yet…check that you have your
keys on you.
Passings
Robert J. Horst
November 21, 2011
Arland Grover
December 10, 2011
Beverly Edwards
December 3, 2011
Arnold “Buck” Cook
December 19, 2011
Grant A. Johnson
December 4, 2011
June Marie Hanson
December 21, 2011
Merna Soll
December 6, 2011
Norma H. Scarpelli
December 22, 2011
Esther Hays
December 9, 2011
Maurice Wear
December 24, 2011
Answers to your Medicare Questions
Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Programs
Senior Medicare Patrol (Medicare Fraud Prevention)
____Understand Medicare enrollment, claims, appeals
____Assess need for Medicare Supplemental insurance
____Understand long term care insurance
____Learn of options for low income persons
____Trained Volunteer Counselors
Toll Free Call
Riverton (800) 856-4398
Casper
(877) 634-1006
Cheyenne (877 634-1005
Laramie
(307) 745-1510
____Help detect error on medical bills
____Part D- Prescription Drug coverage
www.wyomingseniors.com
Social Media Class Survey
Dear, participants, many thanks for your interest in the Social Media Class! This survey consists of questions which
help us to identify the main goal of the course.
1.Name_________________________________
2.Age___________________________________
3.
Sex  male  female
4. Have you ever participated in an Eppson Center
class where technology was involved?
 yes
 no
5. How often did you use technology in your job,
per day?
 less than 1 hour
 1-2 hour
 3-5 hour
 none
6. If you have an e-mail account, please, indicate it.
You may choose more than one options.
 gmail
 hotmail
 yahoo
 aol
 other
7. Do you think that you need to know more
information about privacy on the Internet?
 yes
 no
8. Are you interested in learning how to send emails
from a mobile device?
 yes
 no
9. Do you have friends or family members who are
send emails from mobile devices?
 yes
 no
 I do not know
10. Are you interested in learning how to create a
blog and share your own ideas with others?
 yes
 no
11. Do you have friends or family members who are
blogging?
 yes
 no
 I do not know what a blog is
12. Are you interested in learning how to create a
social media account and be in contact with your
friends and family?
 yes
 no
13. Do you have friends or family members who
have a profile in Facebook?
 yes
 no
 I do not know what Facebook is
14. Are you interested in learning how to make an
online radio program and share it via Internet?
 yes
 no
15. Are you interested in learning how to make short
online videos about yourself and send it to your
friends/ family members via Internet?
 yes
 no
16. Share any experience you have had with the
Internet.
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
17. What do you think should be the main focus in a
course like Social Media Class?
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Please, feel free to contact me if you have any question
regarding to the survey! Thank you!
Askhat Yerkimbay, (307) 343-3053, [email protected]
Eppson Center for Seniors
1560 N 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
Brain Teaser Answer: The man waits for nightfall and once it is dark, he exits through the door made of magnifying glass.