Evans Senior Center Newsie

Evans Senior Center
Newsie
Welcome to Evans
Senior Center
May 2016
In this Issue...
Gardening͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 1
New Orleans͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 2
Louisiana Cemeteries͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 3
Honoring Mothers͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 4
Fitness͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 5
Mothers Cont͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 6
Recipe͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 7
Memorial Day Poem͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 8
Memorial Day Cont͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 9
Puzzles͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘Page 10
Evans Senior Center
1100 37th St
Evans, CO, 80620
Phone͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘970Ͳ475Ͳ1131
Lunch Reservaons ͘͘͘͘͘970Ͳ475Ͳ
1132
( We are located in the Evans Community Complex)
More Information!
Come check out our website for
more acvies and informaon
about what is happening at the
Recreaon Center. h p://www.evanscolorado.gov/
Gardening
Having your own herbs and vegetables throughout the summer can be so
wonderful, however keeping up with a full scale garden takes
tremendous effort. Some of the following ideas can help you keep your
garden, but on a small scale. 1. Save a few n cans and plant
herbs in them. Simply a.ach a
string and then you can hang
your herbs wherever you
please, within arms reach!
www.evanscolorado.gov/recreation/seniors
Spring Garden
Gardening (continued from pg. 1)
Body copy here.
2. Take a spice rack, or closet
organizer, and line each basket. This
vercal planter will increase a small
gardening space. What a great way to
grow a variety of le.uce. 3. Stack up flower pots for a
decorave flower arrangement or for
a few select veggies. This can even
liven up your stoop! New Orleans
In April we visited New Orleans, LA. The Big Easy was an experience to be
remembered! The morning we le9 was a bit treacherous, as there was
snow piling up and the wind along I70 was blowing fiercely. Our faithful bus
driver, Bobby, braved the storm and got us to safety. Along our journey we
saw the Oklahoma City Memorial that was dedicated to the lives lost during
the bombing. While in Louisiana we saw the oldest recorded plantaon
home in the state, wandered the French Quarters, indulged in the beignets
and café au laits, ate the amazing Cajun food classics, visited their unique
cemeteries (picture on page 3), listened to live Jazz music, and had so many
unique experiences. If you want to travel with us, we are going to Boston
this fall. Call Larissa for more info! (970) 475Ͳ1131 Page 2 • Evans Senior Center
Mothers Day
Mothers Day
Honoring mothers is a privilege and joy during the month of May. Never Enough
© Reanna Almeida Somemes I know the words to say to give thanks for all you've done, but
then they fly up and away as quickly as they come.
How could I possibly thank you enough, the one who makes me whole, the
one to whom I owe my life, the forming of my soul.
The one who tucked me in at night, the one who stopped my crying, the
one who was the expert at picking up when I was lying.
The one who saw me off to school and spent sad days alone, yet magically
produced a smile as soon as I came home.
The one who makes such sacrifices to always put me first, who lets me test
my broken wings, in spite of how it hurts.
Who paints the world a rainbow when it's filled with broken dreams, who
explains it all so clearly when nothing is what it seems.
Are there really any words for this, I find this queson tough, anything I
want to say just doesn't seem enough.
What way is there to thank you for your heart, your sweat, your tears, for
ten thousand things you've done for oh so many years.
For changing with me as I changed, accepng all my flaws, not loving 'cause
you had to, but loving just because.
For never giving up on me when your wits had reached its end, for always
being proud of me, for being my best friend.
And so I come to realize, the only way to say, the only thank you that's
enough is clear in just one way.
Look at me before you see what I've become, do you see yourself in me,
the job that you have done?
All your hopes and all your dreams, the strength that no one sees, a
transfer over many years, your best was to pass me.
Thank you for the gi9s you give, for everything you do, but thank you
mommy most of all for making dreams come true. Page 4 • Evans Senior Center
Mothers Day
Mothers Day (continued pg. 4)
My Child's Child
© Sherrie Collins
Published on February 2006
a journey in my mind today
I watch the years fly, where is my li.le boy?
The pictures that tell a story of how you grew so fast.
Once a li.le boy with trucks and slides
to fill your day.
A grown man now who changed his name.
A precious li.le flower,
a kiss from heaven was born today.
She'll call him Daddy, looking in her eyes,
his reflecon he will see.
Finally, he will understand the love I feel for him.
In an instant, his world will change forever.
His journey in life on a new path, one filled with
Crayons, fingerͲpaint, and giggles.
Finding pleasure in everyday things, the world
Will look brand new.
I never thought I could love my li.le boy more
But on this day when he placed my grandchild in
My arms I swear I do.
I realize what a gi9 we received.
My child's child
amazed as I kiss her so9 cheek.
I will reach for my son's hand,
to offer encouragement and support.
Yesterday's memories tucked away in my heart.
Looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.
Amazed by the love I have for both of them.
A part of my soul he now passes to her.
The best father he wants to be.
A secret I whisper to him
A life filled with honesty and uncondional love
That, my son, is the key.
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Recipe
Best Ever Oatmeal Buerscotch Cookies
Ingredients
2 scks bu.er, so9ened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups allͲpurpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (oponal)
3 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
1 bag bu.erscotch chips
Instruc;ons
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; In a large bowl, beat bu.er and sugars unl
creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
Add oats and chips; mix well.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonful's onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8Ͳ10 minutes or unl light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie
sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely.
Prepara;on ;me: 5Ͳ7 minutes
Cooking ;me: 8Ͳ10 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield):48
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Memorial Day
A Mother's Tear
By: Amy Peterson There's more to the story,
than what just appears.
A war wri.en story,
from blood and from tears.
My son went to war,
a very proud man.
He fought in Iraq,
on the hot desert sands.
He witnessed his buddies,
his comrades, his men,
bleeding and dying,
he witnessed their end.
Where is Pvt. Tommy?
He's blown up all around,
his comrades spent hours,
picking him from the ground.
Sleeping in holes,
dug in the sand,
dreaming of home,
but it's become foreign land.
He can't tell his enemy,
from family or foe,
as he watches his friends sent out,
with tags on their toe.
He knows his Mama,
is sleepless like him,
and he tries to send word, whenever he can.
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He tries not to worry,
his family at home,
the horror that he faces,
he faces alone.
His mission is over,
he's sent back to me,
he fought for our freedom,
but he'll never be free.
He yearns for his buddies,
that died over there.
He's caught with the living,
in a doubled looped snare.
He screams in the night,
for the ba.le sll roars,
as he lays in his bed,
he reͲlives all the horror.
Nobody heard the fight,
he sll fights,
except for his Mama,
who comforts him every night.
He never will be,
the son I once knew,
the war killed that part,
for freedom, for you.
Great Naon, Great Leaders,
and all those who will hear,
Freedom began on a mother's first
tear.
Memorial Day
Backyard BBQs
With Memorial Day just around the
corner, here are some ideas for your
family get togethers. 1. Flag Fruit Tray
This side brings healthy options to
your party. You can substitute any
item to give it a dessert
(marshmallows and maraschino
cherries) or even a more savory
(tomatoes and cauliflower) spin.
2. Lawn Canvas
Cut a star shaped
stencil out of a scrap
piece of card board.
Pick up some
construction marking
spray paint at Walmart
or Home Depot and
viola!
3. Patriotic Eggs
After halving your hard
boiled eggs, and removing the yoke, soak the
whites in food coloring
until you get the desired
hue.
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Sudoku
Instructions
Using pure logic and requiring
no math to solve, these
fascinang puzzles offer
endless fun and intellectual
entertainment to puzzle fans
of all skills and ages.
The Classic Sudoku is a
number placing puzzle based
on a 9x9 grid with several
given numbers. The object is
to place the numbers 1 to 9 in
the empty squares so that
each row, each column and
each 3x3 box contains the
same number only once.
Sudoku puzzles come in
endless number combinaons
and range from very easy to
extremely difficult taking
anything from five minutes to
several hours to solve. Sudoku
puzzles also come in many
variants, each variant looking
differently and each variant
offering a unique twist of brain
challenging logic.
However, make one mistake
and you’ll find yourself stuck
later on as you get closer to
the soluon… Try this puzzle,
and see if you can solve it too!
Puzzling
Sudoku
Math Puzzle
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The Calendar
May Calendar: Stay in touch with Larissa and in the Greeley Tribune for upcoming day trips
May 2016
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
2
3
Place lunch reserva- 8:30AM Silver Sneakon by 9AM ers
Thursday
4
Friday
5
6
Cards in the Game 8:30AM Silver Sneakroom ers
7
Senior Lunch 10:30am
BINGO a*er lunch Senior Lunch 11am
Saturday
Place lunch reservaon by 9AM
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm
8
HAPPY
MOTHERS
DAY
9
10
Place lunch reserva- 8:30AM Silver Sneakon by 9AM ers
Senior Lunch 11am
Dominos a*er lunch 11
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm
15
16
17
Place lunch reserva- 8:30AM Silver Sneakon by 9AM ers
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24
31
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20
25
21
Senior Lunch 10:30am
BINGO a*er lunch 26
Cards in the Game 8:30AM Silver Sneakroom ers
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28
Senior Lunch 10:30am
Place lunch reservaon by 9AM
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm
30
MEMORIAL
DAY
COMPLEX
CLOSED
Place lunch reservaon by 9AM
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm
Dominos a*er lunch 29
14
Place lunch reservaon by 9AM
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm 18
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm
Place lunch reserva- 8:30AM Silver Sneakon by 9AM ers
Senior Lunch 11am
13
Senior Lunch 10:30am
Cards in the Game 8:30AM Silver Sneakroom ers
Senior Lunch 11am
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12
Cards in the Game 8:30AM Silver Sneakroom ers
1
8:30AM Silver Sneakers
Senior Lunch 11am
Tai Chi 3pmͲ4pm
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Help Wanted
Looking for volunteers
We are always looking for people who want to be more involved. Do you want to spend more me at the Center,
but you’re not sure what we need? Below is a list of the areas Larissa, Donn, and Dorothy are currently seeking
your help!
1. Dishwasher (Tuesday’s, generally from 11:30Ͳ12:30. Once a month, twice a month, whatever works best in your schedule!)
2. Servers (Serve Tuesday or Friday for one month at a me)
3. Newsle.er (Write one arcle a month that Larissa can publish in the monthly newsle.er)
4. Display Window (Help Larissa decorate the case at the dining room entry with fesve materials)
5. Prayer (organize a team to pray before our Friday lunches) Just for laughs...
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