August 2009 - City of Auburn

Senior Moments
Volume II, Issue 8 City of Auburn, AL August 2009 Young at
Heart Club
It’s back to school time! Summer is winding down, which means fall is just around the
corner! We have a busy schedule coming up in the next few weeks. This month wraps up
our Summer Flicks Movie Series. If you haven’t had a chance to join us, bring a friend and
enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before we take in a FREE movie at Carmike Wynnsong 16 don’t forget to register! Be sure to keep reading for more details on our upcoming trips and
programs. Be sure to check out page three of this month’s newsletter for information on the
Masters Games District 9 golf and bowling tournaments. As always, join us on the first and
third Tuesday of the month for Young at Heart Club Bingo and Lunch. Bring a friend and a
covered dish, and we’ll see you on August 4 and 18!
Summer Flicks Movie Series
Thursday, August 13, 11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Carmike Wynnsong 16
Join us for the final Summer Flicks Movie
Series on Thursday, August 13. We will
meet at a local restaurant for lunch then
drive over to the theatre for a FREE movie. Transportation
and the cost of lunch are not provided; however, the movie
is FREE. To register, please contact the Dean Road
Recreation Center at 501-2930.
Registration deadline: Friday, August 7 at 5 p.m.
The One & Only Scot Bruce
Elvis Tribute
Monday, August 17, 4:30 - 10 p.m.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
See this KING SIZED, one night only
performance on the ASF’s Festival Stage,
Monday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. The
Montgomery Advertiser said, “Scot Bruce
doesn’t just look and sound like the King…he attracts
King-sized audiences.”
The registration deadline has passed.
Jazz Journeys at the
Georgia Aquarium
Friday, August 28
12:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Jazz Journeys is sure to lighten your mood with the sounds
of upbeat, cool tempos and smooth melodic jazz tunes as
you take in the sights of some of nature’s most alluring
aquatic animals. Featured performer Joe Gransden’s voice
has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra.
Registration deadline: Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. The cost
of the trip is $30, including transportation and admission to
the Aquarium and the performance.
Coffee Break: Afternoon Tour and
Social at The Columbus Museum
Thursday, September 24
10:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Senior citizens with an interest in art and
history are encouraged to attend The Columbus Museum’s
monthly Coffee Break program. The event includes a tour
by a museum docent of a special exhibition, followed by
coffee and dessert in the Museum’s Wright Room. The
featured topic for September is “America as Seen on
Paper.” Registration deadline: Friday, August 28 at 5 p.m.
The cost of the trip is $5, lunch is not included.
Cotton Pickin’ Fair
Sunday, October 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gay, GA
Return to 1910 where the
Farmhouse, the Cotton Gin, and the
Cotton Warehouse form a unique backdrop for a great day
of 21st Century fun. Registration deadline: Friday,
September 4 at 5 p.m. The cost of the trip is $10 and
includes admission to the fair and transportation.
Coming this Fall…
Sundown Concert Series at Kiesel Park Thursdays in September and October Fall Governor’s Mansion Tour Friday, October 16 Look for details in the next issue of Senior Moments!
Page 2 Senior Moments Preserve Your Vacation Memories Summer is almost over, but don’t let your memories fade away! Preserve your photos, ticket stubs, napkins and so
much more with one (or more) of these great project ideas:
Vacation Memory Shadow Boxes – Exhibit your vacation memorabilia as art by assembling it into a striking three-dimensional display.
Memorabilia Tins – Show off a map or flier from your trip by pasting it onto a decorative tin.
No-Glue Scrapbook – Maps, ticket stubs, and receipts add an authentic touch to a vacation scrapbook,
but incorporating them can be messy. Instead, simplify the process with this glue-free scrapbook.
Customized Journal – Spark inspiration even after the journey’s over when you adorn a journal cover
with maps or other printed ephemera.
Travelogue – A travel scrapbook can incorporate anything picked up on the road –
even café napkins or business cards!
Map Memory Board – Put your vacation adventures on prominent display by creating a map memory board that traces where you’ve been.
Travel Collages – One-of-a-kind wall art can be created inexpensively when you assemble a collage
from travel
paraphernalia.
Picture-Frame Photo Box – Store snapshots from a vacation or special occasion in a box that displays
its theme.
As-You-Go Vacation Keepsake – Preserve your vacation memorabilia on the road with a handy organizer.
Collected Memories Book – Compiling “remember when” moments in an album and presenting them to a friend will
strengthen those bonds even more.
Memory Quilt – Some items are too precious to give or throw away. Instead, turn them into a memory quilt.
Bottle-Cap Magnets and Thumbtacks – A homey take on the traditional locket, bottle caps inset with small photos, can be
used as thumbtacks or magnets.
Picture Pillow – For a memorable gift or keepsake, transfer your favorite photographs onto a plain pillow.
Photo Centerpiece – Pay tribute to an honored guest, or display vacation memories on your tabletop with a set
of photo-frame lanterns.
Vacation Memory Jar – You can keep vacation memories a little stronger a little longer with vacation memory
jars. Filled with souvenirs collected on trips and pictures developed afterward, they are like little worlds that
can be visited again and again.
For the “How-To” knowledge on creating the above ideas or for more crafty ways to preserve your vacation
memories, visit www.marthastewart.com and search “Vacation and Memorykeeping Crafts.”
Planning Meetings for
Lee County Services Recipients
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the
local planning meetings for individuals
receiving services in Lee County. All
meetings will be held at the Auburn
Chamber of Commerce, 714 East Glenn
Avenue.
Children’s Services (MI/SA/ID)
Friday, August 28 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Mental Illness Services,
Substance Abuse Services,
Intellectual Disability Services
(MI/SA/ID)
Friday, August 28 • 1 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25 • 4 - 5 p.m.
Auburn City Council Chamber
141 North Ross Street • Auburn, AL
The meeting is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Reservations are kindly requested, but not required. Please RSVP to
1-877-926-8300 or email [email protected].
What word can be written forward, backward, or upside down, and can still be read from left to right? Answer: NOON Winner: Karen Hartwick Volume II, Issue 8 Page 3 Getting to Know...Mae Bell Scott Meet Mae Bell Scott. A former resident of Opelika, Mae Bell currently
resides in Beauregard. She is the proud mother of three children, all of
whom live locally, and six grandchildren. Mae Bell spent 37 years
working at West Point Stevens before she decided to retire. Now she fills
her days with hobbies such as working in the yard, cleaning, babysitting
her grandchildren, and cheering them on at their sports games
throughout the year. Mae Bell loves to cook and is known for her famous
turnip greens and chicken dressing. An active member of Nazareth
Baptist Church, she serves as both the treasurer and an usher. Known
for her love of travel, Mae Bell’s favorite trip was to none other than the
“City of Lights,” Las Vegas! Her favorite food is grilled chicken and her
favorite activity when she was in school was singing in the choir. At a
Name: Mae Bell Scott
recent school reunion, Mae Bell gave a speech in which she stated she Favorite Food: Grilled chicken
wasn’t “much of a talker,” but the crowd erupted in laughter and told her Favorite Travel Spot: Las Vegas
that wasn’t the case. Mae Bell is a lone wolf in her family – she is a AU or AL: War Eagle!
strong supporter of Auburn athletics surrounded by a family that loves to
chant “Roll Tide!” She has thoroughly enjoyed traveling with our Young at Heart group and thinks
all retirees should get out of the house, get involved, and enjoy “the time they have left!”
Masters Games District 9 Tournaments
Masters Games is a non-profit organization dedicated to
promoting healthy lifestyles for active adults 55 years and
older through social, mental, and physical activities.
District games include a variety of sports and activities for
singles and doubles. Winners at the District level qualify for
the State Games in Florence, AL, October 5 - 8.
Masters Games District 9 Golf Tournament
The District 9 Golf Tournament will be held
August 10 - 11 at Valley Grand Golf Course in
Valley Grand. The tournament is open to men
and women. The entry fee is $35 for singles (pitch
& putt) and $35 for the scramble. All entry fees
include a cart, lunch, and a free practice round. Registration
deadline: Wednesday, August 5.
Submit the answer to the following riddle to be
entered in a drawing to win a prize. You can submit
your answer through postal mail or email. Answers
must be received by the 25th of each month. Be sure to
include your name and phone number with your
answer and submit it to:
Senior Moments - OR - [email protected]
c/o Auburn Parks and Recreation
307 South Dean Road
Auburn, AL 36830
Masters Games District 9 Bowling Tournament
The District 9 Bowling Tournament will be held
August 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Brunswick
Woodmere Lanes in Montgomery. The entry fee
is $10 and includes three games, shoes, and lunch. Registration
deadline: Monday, August 10.
Please contact Alison Hall for entry forms.
501-2930 or [email protected]
Question: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they? Veterans Benefits Reference Guide Now Available The latest edition of the US Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Benefits for Veterans,
Dependents, and Survivors is now available. The 164-page handbook provides the latest
information on important changes in eligibility for VA medical care and benefits, in addition to
describing other available federal benefits. This year’s edition marks the addition of “Survivors” to
the title as well as details on the post 9/11 bill signed into law in 2008. Print copies may be ordered
from the Government Printing Office for $5/copy. To view or download the online version, please
visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.asp.
Senior Moments
c/o Auburn Parks and Recreation
307 South Dean Road
Auburn, AL 36830
334-501-2930
www.auburnalabama.org/parks/seniors.asp
August 2009
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Happy Birthday Virginia Scoggins 2
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National
Watermelon Day
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Sales Tax Holiday
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11:45 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m. 19
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Happy Anniversary
Young at Heart Club
Lunch & BINGO
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Summer Flicks
Movie Series
Masters Games District 9 Golf Tournament 24
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Sales Tax Holiday
Weekend Begins
Happy Birthday Sarah Ellison The One & Only
Scot Bruce
Elvis Tribute
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Young at Heart Club
Lunch & BINGO
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Gordon & Avis Walker
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Happy Birthday Florence Page 15
Masters Games District 9 Bowling Tournament 21
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Happy Birthday Dorothy Arwood Happy Birthday Katherine Fincher 28
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Jazz Journeys at the
Georgia Aquarium