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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
THE CENTER NEWS
Serving the Sequim-Dungeness
Valley Since 1971
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE SHIPLEY CENTER
- SEPTEMBER 2014
THE SHIPLEY CENTER’S
7TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
September is
National Senior Center Month!
Invite your neighbors and friends
to attend Shipley Center’s
7th Annual OPEN HOUSE!
Thursday, September 18, 2014,
1:00-4:00 pm.
* Entertainment! * Refreshments! *
* Free Door Prizes! *
* Tours! * Demonstrations! *
* Information!
Oktoberfest!
Tuesday, October 7th at 11:30am
Join us for a Bavarian Feast & Party!
Great tasting traditional Oktoberfest faire
Musical entertainment
Tickets on sale now
Members $12/Non-members $15
*Tickets are non-refundable.*
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THE SHIPLEY CENTER
TRIPS & TOURS
683-5883
Tuesday, September 16th
Uptown Shopping Center, Gig Harbor:
This is a recommendation by a member who
loves to shop! Uptown Gig Harbor is a perfect
blend of local small businesses intermixed
with regional and national shops. Spend the
day strolling in the beautiful shopping center
and shop at stores such as Chico’s, Coldwater
Creek, Marshalls and others! Several
restaurants available for lunch on your own.
Michelle Rhodes, Trips & Program Director
H
ave we been lucky or what this
summer!?! Wonderful weather, fun new
adventures and great friends to enjoy it all with!
As we enjoy our last “warm” month of the year,
I hope you will take advantage of a few of the
trips that still have space available. On the 11th
we will be spending the day at Snoqualmie
Falls and Salish Lodge. The feedback I have
received from people is that they want to take
their time to enjoy the falls and a nice relaxing
lunch at the Salish Lodge, and that is what we
are going to do! There are a few spots open on
this trip, but not many!
We also have a few spots left
on our annual trip to the
Washington State (Puyallup)
Fair on the 18th, and to MOHAI
(Museum of History and
Industry) on the shores of Lake Union in
Seattle on the 25th. The temporary exhibits at
MOHAI while we will be there are Chocolate:
The Exhibition and Shalom! Open for Business.
This museum offers a look at the impact that
industry has had on the history of Seattle and
Puget Sound region.
\
Departs at 8:30 a.m.
Est. Return 5:30 pm
$29 for Members /
$35 for Non.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH’S
GREEN AND BLUE INSERTS FOR
MORE TRIP INFO!
We have a few spots left on the Harrison Hot
Springs trip September 30th to October 3rd, and
the hotel has some rooms left, so even though
we are passed the sign-up deadline, you can
still sign up for the trip!
Our next big regional trip will be December 9th –
11th to Victoria! This is an AMAZING holiday
adventure, that I recommend for everyone who
wants to get away, enjoy some great food, see
breathtaking sights, and wants to feel
pampered as we stay at the gorgeous Hotel
Grand Pacific. I am taking reservations now for
those who are interested.
Michelle
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SEPTEMBER 2014
August Board Meeting Notes

President, Ray Bentsen, reported Shipley Center’s latest total membership at 1771.

Trips and Programs Director, Michelle Rhodes, is actively recruiting bus drivers with a CDL. The
current drivers are over-worked; and, if we don’t get more qualified drivers, the Board may have
to consider selling the Center’s bus and buying two vans which would not require CDL drivers.

Director, Lou Foldoe, reported that the bus will be undergoing a scheduled repair of part of the
suspension; otherwise, the bus is in good shape.

Director, Judy Lange, announced the eagle paintings raffle, and the Holiday Crafts Bazaar on
November 7th and 8th.

Director, Emily Westcott, reported that our volunteers at the Lavender Festival parking lot
received $1900 in donations to the Shipley Center over the three day event.

Director Margaret Cox reminded the Board about the upcoming Open House on September 18,
from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
THANK YOU NOTE GIVEN TO THE BOARD
Hi Michelle and Sheila,
I was on the zoo trip yesterday with my mother. We had a fabulous time. More
importantly, I wanted to tell you that the driver, Louis Foldoe went way beyond the
call of duty in helping my mother into and out of the bus and into the wheelchair. He
was spectacular. Also, the wheelchair was great! Not only did it save us the $10
rental fee at the zoo, but it was easier for me to push than others I've used.
Thank you so much for letting us enjoy such a great day!
Ruth Macy
Second Chance Consignment dedicated a percentage of their June sales proceeds
to the Shipley Center. Each month they choose a
charity to support. We received a check for $114.35
from Second Chance’s new owners, Glory Ingalls and
Jaima Martin. Thanks ladies, for supporting us and other
community nonprofits in this way! Second Chance is
located at 155 W. Cedar St. in Sequim, and their phone
number is 683-8733
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
BY MICHAEL SMITH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SEPTEMBER 2014
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The Soul of Money What We Appreciate Appreciates!
D
oes money have a soul? Can it?
have enough and I must get more” will drive
According to author, Lynne Twist, in her
us crazy or cause us to give up on anything
book The Soul of Money, we can GIVE money a
ever changing.
soul by how we make it flow in ways that give life
Lynne Twist would have us forget all the above
to our commitments, dreams, and values.
and focus on sufficiency. Simply believe that
However, we tend to live in a societal condition
there is enough. Don’t buy into the more is
and attitude of scarcity. There are three toxic
better propaganda. Sufficiency gives us a new
unexamined myths associated with scarcity:
way to look at the flow of money through our
lives.
1. Not Enough. Before we get out of bed,
many of us are already subconsciously
We are reminded that philanthropy doesn’t have
thinking, “I didn’t get enough sleep, and
to mean giving millions to charity, hospitals, or to
therefore I won’t have enough energy to get
our alma mater. Philanthropy—Phileo and
things done today. I don’t have enough
Anthro—means “the love of humankind.” So, if
time!” If, with this mindset, we end up
we love humankind and act on that love in some
venturing out of bed at all, we are already
way, we are philanthropists! We can offer time,
breathless and running behind, before the
thoughts, prayers; and yes, it makes sense that
day can even starts! “I don’t have enough
our money would also flow to help make the
money to pay the bills, to donate, to make a
world a better place. We can give soul to money
difference. There’s not enough time to get
by making it flow. Money that sits still can
my work done, to go on all the errands I
stagnate . . . especially at today’s rates of return!
have, to go to Shipley Center for that class or
What if?
activity, to volunteer, to write in my journal, to
Finally, she asks, “What if we were considered
do my devotionals, to read that book, to clean
prosperous, not because of our accumulation,
the house. I don’t have enough to ‘keep up
but because of what we shared with each
with the Joneses.’ Not enough of anything.”
other?”
And on and on.
Money that flows gives life to our commitments
2. More is Better. Our society, and especially
and dreams. Money that sits still does nothing.
media advertising, tells us that more money,
Soon, we will ask each member of this
more muscles, more youthfulness, more
organization to give soul to money by committing
education, more cars, more vacations, more
to help us with operational expenses and our
toys, more jewelry, more food, more
capital campaign to build a new Center. There is
medications, more makeup, more plastic
enough if we all let it flow!
surgery, more everything is better. And if we
cannot afford more? See number one above. Thank you for your continual support of Shipley
We just don’t have enough to make us
Center and its mission.
happy.
3. That’s Just the Way It Is. This locks
numbers one and two above in place. “I don’t
Michael, Executive Director
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BULLETIN BOARD for SHIPLEY CENTER’S
PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES!
NO Seniorcize
the first 2 weeks of
September
Seniorcize will resume
on September 15th.
No blood pressure
checks in September.
Will resume on
October 12th from
9:30-11:30 am by
Wright’s Home Care
Agency, Inc.
Acrylic Class
starting October 10th
Fridays 9:30 am to Noon.
$10 class supplies fee
(one-time), please contact
instructor before your first
class BZ Zabora 477–1990.
$3 for members / $5 for non,
please sign up with front
desk or by calling 683-6806.
Upcoming Events for 2014:
September 2nd – Luau Dinner
September 18th – Open House
October 7th - Oktoberfest
October 28th – Annual Meeting
November 18th – Thanksgiving Luncheons
December 16th – Christmas Luncheons
Sing Along with Us!
Do you enjoy singing in a small group? Come join our Shipley Center
Glee Club! The first meeting this fall is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 3, at 9:45 am. (Other Wednesdays of the month are at 10:00.)
No need to audition . . . just come along to sing for an hour with a friendly
group led by Sharlene Miller! For further information, you can call Margaret
Cox, daytime, at 681-4524.
Thank you to Chung-He for
refinishing the poker table,
which cost $100.00.
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***Community Announcements***
WOW! WORKING ON WELLNESS
Date:
Wednesday September 10th
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Place:
Trinity United Methodist Church
100 North Blake Street, Sequim
Title:
“YOGA & MEDITATION
– It's not what you think!”
By:
Cheryl Bell, ACE/CPT, Lapis Sky Studio
Become an IRS-certified TAX-AIDE volunteer!
AARP TAX-AIDE is looking for new volunteers
in the Sequim area to prepare federal income
tax returns for the upcoming tax season.
Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are
welcome!
The TAX-AIDE program is sponsored by the
IRS and the AARP Foundation. You don’t need
to be an AARP member or retiree to volunteer,
or to receive tax preparation services from
AARP TAX-AIDE.
To volunteer, complete an online application at
www.aarp.org/taxaide. Once your application is
submitted, our Local Coordinator will be in touch
with you. It’s not too early to sign up for the
coming tax season!
The Clallam County Genealogy Society is
hosting a Fall Seminar on Saturday, October
18th, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Port
Angeles. The featured speaker, Cyndi Ingle,
creator of the website, "Cyndi's List," will
present a program entitled Genealogy Online Organized, Productive, Successful."
For more information, call CCGS at
360-417-5000 or e-mail [email protected]
OLYMPIC DRIFTWOOD SCULPTORS
DUNGENESS RIVER FESTIVAL DRIFTWOOD ART SHOW
Date: Sept. 27 – 28 Time: 10 am to 4 pm
At the Dungeness River Audubon Center at
Railroad Bridge Park 2151 W. Hendrickson Rd.
Free Admission
Exhibit of sculptures; demonstrations; driftwood
accessories & unfinished driftwood for sale
Raffle with drawing for winner on Sept. 28th
For more information phone 360-681-2535, visit
www.olympicdriftwoodsculptors.org or email
[email protected].
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Smiles for Life
Where: Shipley Center
Date & Time: Last Friday of the Month
Please call or email to make an appointment
Dental Assessment, Dental Cleanings, Fluoride Applications
Dental Access Programs
Cyndi S. Newman, RDH, BSDH, MSCH
Phone: 360-775-9042
JUDY PRIEST
WATERCOLOR EXCLUSIVES
PHONE 360-683-5660
ARTWORK FOR SALE IN THE
MAIN ACTIVITY ROOM
Thank you to…
-Discovery Memory Care
-Sinclair Place
-KWA
-HomeInstead Senior Care
-Park View Villas
For sponsoring the Alzheimer's Association event with food for attendees. Thank
you to Art Thomas and Joe Borden for helping to set-up and clean-up.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
A big THANK YOU to all who worked so hard
to make this year's Benefit Sale the biggest and best
ever! Your willingness to volunteer, your time and
efforts are greatly appreciated.
Esther Arredondo
Mary Ann Ballard
Mary Barker
Ray Bentsen
Lora Bergren
Bill Blank
Rena Blank
Jan Bolla
Joe Borden
Tawana Borden
Marilyn Boyd
Vicki Boyer
Patsy Cooper
Margaret Cox
Patrick Dillon
Cleo Dobbins
Debbie Eustice
Don Gerber
Pat Gachowski
Cheryl Hamilton
Jerri Head
Jo Ann Heier
Dennis Heier
Sue Hockett
Judy Lange
Brianna Lange
Kobe Lange
Elaine Leptich
Ilonka MacKenzie
Janice Marble
Dorothea Millar
Barb Miller
Juanita Mulvey
Theresa Nasmith
Stuart Nasmith
Marguerite Sarah Oakley
Gil Oldenkamp
Joyce Pardee
Virginia Parker
Cindy Payne
Sally Price
Mary Ellen Reed
Patty Shoop
Therese Simons
Susan Skubinna
AnnaLee Smith
Miriam Spreine
Mimi Sutton
Art Thomas
Dottie Tiley
Carol Wallers
Bob Young
Elizabeth Young
BZ Zabora
Marilyn Zimmerman
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SEPTEMBER 2014 ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2
1
WEDNESDAY
3
10am Cribbage,
SHIBA,
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling
1pm
Dominos,
Ping Pong
5pm
Luau
9
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
9:45
Glee Club
10am
PAN card game
10am Diabetes Support
11am
Bridge,
Mah Jongg,
Italian Language
Class
Stretch Yoga 1
w/Leslie
12pm
Bingo
1pm
Scrabble
Stretch Yoga 2
w/Nancy
1pm
Balance Exercise
9:30
9:30
Watercolors
12:30 Chair Yoga
10am Cribbage,
SHIBA,
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling
1pm
Fun Poker,
Legal Clinic
Ukulele,
Computer Clinic
10:30 Int./Adv. Tai Chi
Yoga
1pm
Dominos,
Bunco, Ping Pong
3pm
Board Meeting
2pm
15
Spanish Language
Class
Tai Chi
11:30 Potluck (Sponsor:
Avamere)
16
11
Balance Exercise
WOW Watercolor
10am Glee Club
1pm
2:30
Bridge,
Mah Jongg,
Italian Language
class
Spanish Language
Class
9:30
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
10am
PAN card game
11am
Stretch Yoga 1
w/Leslie
12pm
Bingo
1pm
Scrabble,
Stretch Yoga 2
w/Nancy
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong
2:30
Sing-a-Long
(Discovery
Memory Care)
9am
Balance Exercise
1pm
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong
2:30
Sing-a-Long
(Avamere)
17
18
19
9am
Balance Exercise, 9:30am Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
WOW Watercolor
9am
9:30
Watercolors
10am Glee Club
10am
PAN card game
11am Senior-cize
10:00 Cribbage,
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling,
SHIBA
11am Senior-cize
11am
12:30 Chair Yoga
10:30 Adv/Inter. Tai Chi
1pm
Stretch Yoga 1
w/Leslie
1pm
1pm
1pm
Scrabble
Yoga
1pm
5:00pm Double Deck
Pinochle
9:30
2pm
Balance Exercise
12
Balance Exercise
Fun Poker,
Ukulele,
Computer Clinic
(Members only)
9am
5:00pm Double Deck
Pinochle
9am
10am Knit & Crochet
Tai Chi
9am
FRIDAY
5
Balance Exercise, 9:30
WOW Watercolor
10
9am
10am Knit & Crochet
4
9am
2:30
8
THURSDAY
Dominos,
Ping Pong
2:30
Bridge,
Mah Jongg,
Italian Language
Class
Spanish Language
Class
5:00pm Double Deck
Pinochle
Balance Exercise
11am Senior-cize
1pm
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong
2:30
Sing-a-Long
(Sherwood Manor)
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SEPTEMBER 2014 ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
22
TUESDAY
23
24
9am
Balance Exercise
9:30
9:30
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
10am Cribbage,
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling,
SHIBA
10am Knit & Crochet
11am Senior-cize
12:30 Chair Yoga
1pm
2pm
Fun Poker,
Ukulele, legal &,
Computer Clinic
Tai Chi
9am
10:30 Int./Adv. Tai Chi
1pm
Balance Exercise
9:30
9:30
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
10am Cribbage,
SHIBA,
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling
12:30 Chair Yoga
1pm
Fun Poker,
Ukulele,
Computer Clinic
11am
Stretch Yoga 1
w/Leslie
12pm
Bingo
1pm
Scrabble
Stretch Yoga 2
w/Nancy
2pm
Yoga
Tai Chi
10:30 Int./Adv. Tai Chi
1pm
Dominos,
Ping Pong
SATURDAY
9:30
12pm
Intermediate Hula
Pinochle
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
Bridge,
Mah Jongg,
Italian Language
class
Spanish Language
class
8:30
Smiles for LIfe
9am
Balance Exercise
11am Senior-cize
1pm
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong
5:00pm Double Deck
Pinochle
Trips in September:
9am
11am Senior-cize
Balance Exercise, 9:30
WOW Watercolor
11am Senior-cize
1pm
FRIDAY
26
PAN card game
30
10am Knit & Crochet
25
10am
2:30
Dominos,
Ping Pong,
Bunco
THURSDAY
10am Glee Club
11:30 Potluck (sponsor:
Park View Villas)
Yoga
29
6
WEDNESDAY
9th - Hoh River Rafting Float Trip
11th - Snoqualmie Falls and Lodge
12th - Elwha Dam Removal Tour
16th - Uptown Shopping Center, Gig Harbor
17th - Clearwater Casino
18th - Washington State Fair, Puyallup
19th - LaConner via Deception Pass Cruise
24th – Lighthouse and Indian Island Cruise
25th - MOHAI, Seattle
30th to October 3rd - Harrison Hot Springs, BC
SUNDAY
B Y APPOINTMENT:
Nail Care:
7
14
1pm
Accordion Social
ALL
DAY
Dine-to-Donate at
Applebee’s with
coupon on pg. 19
13
9:30
12pm
6:30
Intermediate Hula
Pinochle
Bridge*
20
9:30
12pm
Intermediate Hula
Pinochle
21
27
9:30
12pm
6:30
Intermediate Hula
Pinochle
Bridge*
28
*Must (RSVP 775-7281)
Feet or hands (Tue. - Thur.)
For appointments, call the
Shipley Center office at 683-6806.
Acupressure/Acupuncture:
Mondays - Noon to 2pm
For appointments, call the
Shipley Center office at 683-6806.
Dental Appointments:
Smiles for Life - Dental Access Program.
Last Friday of the month.
For appointments, call 775-9042.
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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
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Lynnette Baughman
Marilyn J Callahan
Robert Forcier
Melinda Griffith
Barbara Nelson
John Walsh
2
Helga du Bellier
Patricia Ravsten
William Shoop
Evelyn Ventura
3
Dona Eby
Suzanne Jafay
Bill Tibbits
Emily Westcott
4
Steven R Davis
Carol Kaald
John Larson
Bob Stack
Shirley Thuneman
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Ingrid Forcier
6
Ines Cole
De Fayne Davidson
Ruth Jessup
Robert Whiting
Marilyn Zimmerman
7
Gerald Carlson
Jacob Dethlefs
Sandy Massoth
Charles Mawson
Jean Messerschmidt
Sally Price
Rena Zimmerman
8
Patricia Dearing
Barbara Fitzgerald
Caren Petersen
Nanc Smith
Roger White
9
Rita J Dixon
9 Joy Erichsen
Lynn Griggs
Jolenta Masterson
William VerSteeg
10 Victoria L Abell
Sandra Cloward
Merry Estrem
Monika Livingstone
Ursula Nasse
Virginia Parker
Donna Walker
Glen Wilhelm
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12
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16 Dave Salmon
17 Robert Coppo
Jim Hindes
Joan Oravetz
18 Delane Bell
Robert Holt
Jo Johnson
Kathi Vito
SEPTEMBER 2014
25 Mitzi Loop
Mary McCutchin
Carl Rice
Balraj Sokkappa
26 Susan Trapp
Mary Whitmore
Susan Catron
Flora Collins
Betty Hasenpflug
James McDonald
Sharlene Miller
Roger Verduzco
19 Faye Bray
Liliane Gilbert
Diane Kretschmer
Susan Cange
Victoria Ormand
27 Howard Chadwick
Stephen Kozaczewski
Glenda Totten-Hatch
Cheryl H Hummel
Beverly Lafay
Michele Kapelowitz
Nelda Neuffer
20 Patricia Jean Cline
Jean Cameron
Kathryn Tulloch
Lillian Chapman
Mary Jane Waterfield
21 Elsa Johnson
Maggie Gustin
Marianne Payer
Gail Watson
Gini Knorowski
Nancy M Pempey
Don Korth
William Wrobel
28 Gweneth Moore
Carole March
Lois Rice
Patricia Molatore
22 Terry Boyer
Elaine Peterson
Susan Elvert
29 Beverly Christensen
Dorothy Robertson
Jana Hyatt
Anne Kask
James Snyder
Inge Magrs
Peggy Schafran
Carl Nielsen
Janet Seiler
Larry Baze
Mike Pearson
Claude Groff
Richard Peetz
30 Jeanne Berger
Carolyn Money
Paul Davenport
23 Sally Sue Barry
Roy Davis
Mary Morgan
Lois Boswell
Nicholas Garland
Virginia Thompson
Dona Brock
Patricia Halkett
Mary Orcutt
James Deckman
Kathryn Kruse
Lou Schlaffman
Glenn Juenemann
Arlene McClelland
Mildred Yeoman
Cheryl Ann Ross
Arleen Newman
Jeri Smith
Ursula Schletter
Kathy Bare
Dar Lyne Cashman
24 Bryan Booren
Patricia Gaine
Audrey Gift
James Grant
Krystyna Gordon
James P Hansen
Margaret Watral
Evelyn Olsen
Cornelia Thornburg
25 Charles Bockman
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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
Welcome to New and Returning Members
Janet Albrich
Jane Anderson
Joyce Bennett
Tony Brock
Sharlene Busch
Diane Camp
Robert Camp
Pamela Carter
Tara Clark
Lauralee Deluca
Judy Hargis
Trudy Holden
Ron Horlick
Esther Horton
Louise Hudson
Louise Klotz-Olson
Joan Krogh
Lynda Livesey
Mary Marsh
Gary McGriff
Sandi McGriff
Bonnie Mortland
Jim Mortland
Robyn Mulholland
Sherl Ouren
Joyce Pardee
Priscilla Payne
Loretta Phillips
Norman Phillips
Larry Powell
Margaret Powell
Stanley Riddle
Alexis Rippe
Marion Rutledge
Richard Seiler
Dave Small
Harvey Smith
Heather Smith
Bonnie Spriggs
Ed St Charles
Mary Ann
St Charles
Don Trollinger
Megan Van Dusen
Diana Verner
John Wilson
Rena Zimmerman
LEGACY GIVING
IT’S MORE THAN AN ACT OF GENEROSITY
IT IS AN IMPORTANT INVESTMENT IN THE
FUTURE OF OUR CENTER. TO BE A PART
OF THIS FINE TRADITION, ASK YOUR
ATTORNEY TO ADD THIS, OR OTHER
SUITABLE LANGUAGE, TO YOUR WILL:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Sequim
Senior Services, Tax ID number
91-1355592, 921 E Hammond St, Sequim,
WA 98382, (insert: dollar amount,
percentage of estate, description of real
estate or other property, nature of gift, or
remainder of my estate).”
Contact:
Executive Director, Michael Smith,
to discuss legacy giving.
T HANK Y OU TO OUR D ONORS
General Fund:
Henry Brahlit
Robert & Carol Brockett
Robert & Nancy Brown
Cleo Dobbins
David & Merry Estrem
Robert & Ingrid Forcier
Sunny Gimbaldt
Bonnie Hess
In Appreciation of Computer Help
Marjorie Lester
In Memory of Jimmy Ray
Winifred Mayes
Michael Michalek
Therese Simons
Mimi Sutton
Elizabeth Young
Wren Zimmerman
Our thoughts and prayers go out to
the families of our deceased members.
Please take a moment to
remember our members who have
recently passed away
In Memory Of:
Ron Farquhar
Patricia Holden
Richard Sherman
Charles Whelchel
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ALASKA, Part 2….
Land of Excitement and Wonder!
By Margaret Cox
Last month’s article featured glaciers . . . this month features places. . . .
Juneau: Beginning at the dock, the Mount Roberts tramway at 1800 feet, is not the longest, but is
the steepest tramway in the world! At the top, there are shops, an informational movie, Alaskan
Native artisans, and a bald eagle exhibit. Loved the trip up and back through the rain forest, with
awesome views to the ships far below!
View of Juneau Port from
near the top of Mt. Roberts
Mount Roberts
Tramway
View from
half-way down
Icy Strait Point/Hoonah: A scenic stop at an old salmon cannery turned into a museum, tourist
and shopping area. Picked up all my “family souvenir gifts” here. It is known for its ZipRider, three
parallel zip lines, from mountain to sea, 5330 feet long, the world’s longest! (You won’t get ME on
that 90 second ride!) Hoonah, on Chichagoff Island, is the principal village for the Huna, a Tlingit
group which has lived in this area since prehistoric times.
A “taste of home” at Icy Strait Point; our ship in
the background. We had to tender in to the pier.
Native singers and
dancers perform for us.
(Continued on page 16)
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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
Moon Palace Restaurant
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
10% off your total ticket
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323 E. Washington St
Sequim, WA 98382
Hours:
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Tues – Thurs: 11:30 am - 8:30pm
Friday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: Noon - 9:00pm
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Thirsty???
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Dean’s Den (Library)!
Ice cold
canned soda
and bottled
water are
available for
purchase!
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
Page 16
CALL TO THE SPOTLIGHT!
 Do you enjoy reading about the pasts, presents, and hopes for the future of our many Shipley Center members?
 Have you ever thought, “Gee, I’d like to be featured in the newsletter”?
Well, now’s YOUR chance! I am looking for people to interview and feature in the upcoming months. The process is
painless . . . enjoyable even! We sit together for about an hour, and I ask the questions. I love having one-on-one time with people to
hear about their lives! I write up a draft, and you get to proof it for accuracy and whether there is anything you don’t want shared with
others.
With over 1700 members, Shipley Center should never run out of people to SPOTLIGHT! If interested, leave a note for me or tell
Mary Ellen at the front desk. Let Michael know . . . or Michelle. We all want to find out more about YOU!
Looking forward to chatting with you in the next few months!
~~Margaret Cox
(Continued from page 14)
Kodiak: I had gone to many attractions here before, but the Alutiq Museum had been closed. It
celebrates the history and culture of the area’s Alutiq people. A new exhibit features the almostlost art of native basket weaving. Five native women travelled to St. Petersburg, Russia, to study
traditional woven baskets collected by early Russian explorers to this area. From them, they
learned the traditional patterns and techniques of weaving with grasses and roots. Fascinating
stuff! At the craft center, a tiny hand-woven grass basket was being sold for $300!
Russian
Orthodox
Church at
Kodiak
Sitka: the Russian capital of Alaska. Visited the Alaska
Raptor Center. In the business of caring for injured birds
since 1990, rehabilitating them for wild release if possible, it is
an interesting place. In a forested area, the “resident raptors”,
birds unable to be returned to the wild, are kept in wire-fenced
enclosures in their natural habitat. Those to be released are
prepared first by spending time in the
Flight Release Center, learning to live on
their own without human intervention.
Depending on their medical treatment and
length of exposure to humans, the birds
can spend up to 48 days in
Two “residents” of the Raptor Center, not able to this “half-way house” area.
be returned to the wild because of prior injuries
(Continued on page 17)
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SEPTEMBER 2014
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(Continued from page 16)
Ketchikan: We took a tour to Saxman Native (Tlingit) Village, some two miles south of the city.
With a name like Saxman, I expected it to be the name of the tour promoter for this village. How
wrong I was! It actually is in honor of Samuel Saxman, a Presbyterian teacher who was sent to
build a church and school for the native people at Cape Fox and Tongass. Because the two villages were so far apart, previous attempts to bring education and religion to the area had failed. In
1894, during the search for a new, combined village site, Saxman was lost at sea with village
elders.
In 1929, totem poles were brought to Saxman from the deserted villages at
Cape Fox and Tongass by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The centerpiece
of the Saxman Totem Pole Park, they are a major cultural and visitor
attraction in the area.
Saxman Village
longhouse
Clan
Totem
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SEPTEMBER 2014
This year we want to get into the holiday spirit in a new way and we
need YOUR help. We would like our groups who participate in activities
here to come together to decorate a tree inspired by your activity. Or if
you don’t participate in an activity, but would like to decorate a tree
inspired by what Shipley Center means to you, that would be welcomed
as well! Examples are the Yoga group creating a tree with pipe-cleaner
people in the various positions you do in the classes, or perhaps Poker
might make a cards and chip tree, even some of our travelers might
want to make a tree representing some of the wonderful trips we have
been on this last year!
If you are interested in doing this, please get your group together and
register at the front desk by October 20th. Trees are due to us by
November 24th. They will be raffled off at the 2nd Christmas Luncheon on
December 16th, and will be available for pick-up after the luncheon. Each
tree must not be larger than two feet tall, and must be artificial. The tree
with the most raffle tickets will be the winner, and Shipley Center will split
the proceeds from that tree with the group responsible for creating it. The
group can use the money to host a victory celebration, purchase supplies
for the activity, or however else to benefit the group activity.
If you have any questions please contact Michelle Rhodes.
An energetic group of center members and friends traveled
to Lake Crescent on August 6th to hike to beautiful
Marymere Falls. Afterwards, they had lunch at the Lake
Crescent Lodge and then had time to relax and look out at
the lake. On the way home they stopped at Granny’s Café
for ice cream!
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
Page 19
THE CENTER NEWS is published monthly for the
Shipley Center, a non-profit organization at 921 E.
Hammond St, Sequim. Deadline is the 12th of the
month.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Shipley Center is to enrich the lives of
adults through social, health and fitness activities, trips,
educational classes, low-income housing opportunities,
and referrals to community resources.
THE SHIPLEY CENTER
Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
STAFF
Executive Director, Michael Smith
Trips /Program Director, Michelle Rhodes
Trips Coordinator, Sheila Winstead
Bookkeeper, Debbie Hudson
Administrative Assistant, Mary Ellen Reed
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Betty Barnard
Jane Dalton
Elaine Leptich
Theresa Nasmith
Cheryl Hamilton
Eva Rider
Patty Selaya
Sue Skubinna
Miriam Spreine
Judi Anderson
SPECIAL PROJECT VOLUNTEERS
Jim Money, Computers
Steve Solberg, IT Network
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ray Bentsen, President
Joe Borden, Vice-President
Don Gerber, Treasurer
Margaret Cox, Secretary
Patty Selaya, Personnel Chair
Lou Foldoe, Transportation Chair
Judy Lange, Crafts & Raffles
Esther Arredondo, Grants Co-Chair
AnnaLee Smith, Grants Co-Chair
Linda (BZ) Zabora, Social Chair
Emily Westcott, Fundraising Chair
THE CENTER NEWS
Publisher/Editor: Christina Norman
ADVERTISING/SALES
Michelle Rhodes
[email protected]
WEB SITE:
www.shipleycenter.org
The Shipley Center is not responsible for, nor does it
endorse any business or service published in this paper.
Articles written for this newsletter are the opinion of
the authors & not necessarily those of the Shipley
Center or the Board of Directors. The Shipley Center is
a registered trade name of Sequim Senior Services, a
WA Non-Profit corporation, Tax ID #91-1355592.
Donations are tax deductible under IRS Sec 501(c)3.
CLIP & USE COUPON ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
Announcing:
Senior Sundays at Applebee’s!
Where: Applebee’s in Sequim (130 River Rd) Or
call 683-9090 to order “Carside-to-Go!”
When: The third Sunday of every month
Time: Any time from 10:00 am until midnight
Who: Everyone - Diners of all ages!
Give this coupon to your server when ordering!
15% of your food & non-alcoholic
beverages bill will be donated to your
local non-profit Shipley Center!
(formerly Sequim Senior Activity Center)
Thank You!
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014
Office Phone: (360) 683-6806
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Travel desk: (360) 683-5883
E-mail: [email protected]
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FEATURING NEWS ABOUT
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Don’t Miss September
Open House……..…………………….……………..Page 1
1st - Closed for Labor Day
2nd - Luau Dinner at 5pm
2nd - Oktoberfest Tickets on Sale
9th - Tai Chi Resumes
12th - Elwha Dam Tour
15th - Seniorcize Resumes
18th - Open House
25th - MOHAI trip
Shopping at Uptown Gig Harbor……...Page 3
Community Announcements..……….…...Page 7
Calendar for September .…...…..……..Page 10
Alaska Part 2………..………………………......Page 14
Festival of Mini Trees……………………..page 18
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