SOUTH BERWICK SENIOR CENTER

MAY 2014
NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 9 ISSUE 5
CENTER STAFF
Sharon Brassard
Activities Director
Mona Stankovich
Administrative Assistant
Kera Ashline, Cook
Emmy Goodwin
Kitchen Assistant
ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Lois Bopp
Dede Dionne
Bonnie Ham
Bernie Labonte
Joan Labonte
Brenda Lumaye
Gary Lumaye
Frank McCarthy
Lori Shaheen
SOUTH BERWICK SENIOR CENTER
71 Norton Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
[email protected]
207-384-3310
THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 26TH.
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
Mother’s Day Celebration
Wednesday, May 7th at 11:00 am
It is once again time to show our appreciation to those special
women in our lives. On Wednesday, May 7th, we will celebrate
Mother’s Day. At 11:00 am, we will enjoy the wonderful music
of Roger Clement. The dinner menu is a delicious roasted pork
loin. Please sign up and join us.
KICKOFF OF YELLOW DOT PROGRAM
At 11:30, we will take a break for the introduction of the Yellow Dot
Program. South Berwick Police, Rescue and Fire Department will be
here to give us the details on this new program. You won’t want to
miss this...it could save your life.
Suggested donation: $7.00/member
$8.00/nonmember
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!
May marks 18 years since the Senior Center officially
opened its doors. We have met so many awesome
people and have enjoyed many good times together and
we want to celebrate. The party will begin on May 14th at
11:00 am with music by Shades of Grass. Macadamia
chicken prepared by Chef Mark will be served at noon.
Suggested donation: $7.00/member $8.00/nonmember
SUMMER KICK-OFF BARBECUE
Senior Center
Publications
Fred Keen will join us on Wednesday, May 21st at 11:00
am, as we kick off summer with our annual Memorial Day
backyard barbecue. Hot dogs and burgers hot off the grill
will be served with all the fixins.
Suggested donation: $7.00/member $8.00/nonmember
KARAOKE RETURNS
Get your singing voices ready, karaoke is returning to
the Center on Wednesday, May 28th. We will begin
at 11:30am and break at noon for Kera’s delicious
oven-fried chicken. As always, karaoke will continue
after lunch until we run out of singers.
Suggested donation: $6.00/member
$7.00/nonmember
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THANK YOU, PARTY CITY!
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In Memory of Louise Perreault
by
Robert and Mona Allen
Dan and Sharon Brassard
Mary Ellen Buckley
Richard and Dede Dionne
Fern Houliares
Will and Barbara Martin
Joyce Perreault
In Memory of George Robidas
by
Glenn and Laura Adams
Jacqueline Adrien
Jeanne Ambrose
Ronald and Denise Ambrose, Nicole and Suriya
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bennett
Marianne Boardman
Dan and Sharon Brassard
Pauline Breton
Mary Ellen Buckley
Anita Clement
Robert and Darlene Clement
Roger Clement
Gerry and Loris Daley
Richard and Dede Dionne
Mr. and Mrs. David Dumais
Ralph and Doris Grant
Conrad and Gloria Lebrun
Ed and Anita Pevine
Al and Sharon Poissant
The Robidas Family
Michael and Cynthia Robinson
Paul and Pat Roux
Brian and Mona Stankovich
Ben and Bev Tremblay
Staff of Idlehurst Elementary School
Goss International
Recently, the Center has
received a fantastic donation
from Party City in Newington,
NH...decorations, hats, paper
goods, costumes and much
more. We want to say thank you to Jill
Ervey, Manager, and Brenda Tuttle for
thinking of us and for their generosity.
WE WILL MISS YOU, MR. LASH
A big thank you to David Lash for all of his hard
work and all the extras he has done for us over
the years.
We will miss the wonderful job he has
done taking care of our
Center...and his howdy do!
Just a reminder that the handicapped
parking spots are for our seniors who
need to be parked a little closer to the
door. If you do not have a permit,
please try to find parking elsewhere in our lot.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Joyce Perreault would like to
thank everyone for the cards,
calls, thoughts and donations
made in memory of her mother, Louise.
Our thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.
WHAT IS THE YELLOW DOT PROGRAM?
The yellow dot from the Yellow Dot Program on
the rear window of your car could save your life.
This sticker lets emergency personnel know that
you have enrolled in the program and should
have a packet of vital information in your glove
box. The information includes who you want
called in an emergency, your hospital preference, allergies and necessary medications.
Please join us on May 7th to learn more
RED HAT GALA—FRIDAY, MAY 9TH
The Red Hat Hotties will be hosting
their annual Red Hat Gala on Friday,
May 9th. This is a very special day for
the ladies in local nursing and assisted living
facilities as they gather at the Center for a day
of food, entertainment and a “Red Hat” for
everyone. In past years, this event has been
well attended by five local nursing home and
assisted living facilities.
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MAY 1 (T)
Corn Chowder, Sandwiches and Salad
MAY 7 (W)
Mother’s Day Celebration**
Roast Pork Dinner
MAY 8 (T)
Soup, Sandwiches and Salad
MAY 14 (W)
Senior Center Anniversary Celebration**
Macadamia Chicken from Spring Hill
MAY 15 (T)
Soup, Sandwiches and Salad
MAY 21 (W)
Summer Kick-Off Cookout**
Hot Dogs and Burgers on the Grill
MAY 22 (T)
Soup, Sandwiches and Salad
MAY 28 (W)
Oven Fried Chicken
MAY 29 (T)
Soup, Sandwiches and Salad
MEAL INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are required for all Wednesday meals and must be made 48
hours in advance. You must cancel by Monday for a Wednesday meal or you will be charged
for that meal. The suggested donation for a meal is $6.00/members and $7.00/nonmembers. All
special events are indicated by an ** and the suggested donation is $7.00/members and $8.00/
nonmembers. If you would like to join us for a meal, but cannot afford to pay, please see Sharon and
arrangements will be made confidentially.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If school is cancelled for SAD #35, the Center will be closed.
Meal reservations will be carried over to the very next day.
DON’T FORGET:
Thursdays are a la carte.
No reservations required!!
REMINDER:
All beverages are $.50 per cup.
(No Free Refills)
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
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9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:15am Beg. Line
Dancing
11:30am LUNCH
12:00 Noon Whist/Cards
5
6:00am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:00am ADVISORY
6
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:00pm Cards
COUNCIL
MEETING
12:30pm Cribbage
1:00pm Bingo
12
6:00am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
12:30pm Cribbage
1:00pm Bingo
7
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:00am Line Dancing
11:00am MOTHER’S DAY
CELEBRATION
11:30 Yellow Dot
Fri
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:15am Beg. Line
Dancing
11:30am LUNCH
12:00 Noon Whist/Cards
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:30pm Advanced
Line Dancing
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:30pm Advanced
Line Dancing
Program
1:00pm Bridge
13
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:00pm Cards
14
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:00am Line Dancing
11:00am HAPPY
BIRTHDAY TO US!
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:15am Beg. Line
Dancing
11:30am LUNCH
12:00 Noon Whist/Cards
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:30pm Advanced
Line Dancing
1:00pm Bridge
19
6:00am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
12:30pm Cribbage
1:00pm Bingo
20
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:00pm Cards
21
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:00am Line Dancing
11:00am SUMMER
KICK-OFF BBQ
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:15am Beg. Line
Dancing
11:30am LUNCH
12:00 Noon Whist/Cards
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:30pm Advanced
Line Dancing
1:00pm Bridge
26
CLOSED
FOR
MEMORIAL
DAY
27
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:00pm Cards
28
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:00am Line Dancing
11:30am KARAOKE
1:00pm Bridge
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
10:15am Beg. Line
Dancing
11:30am LUNCH
12:00 Noon Whist/Cards
6:30am Step Aerobics
9:00am 2 Mile Walk
1:30pm Advanced
Line Dancing
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The Center is open Monday through Friday. We will, however, close the Center in the event of
snow or bad weather. Tune into Channel 6 or 13. If RSU 35 is closed, we will be closed as well.
TIME FOR CARING
FOOT CARE CLINIC
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
5/22
Provided by Lorraine Thomas from
York Hospital the 4th Thursday of each
month. Call 384-3310 to schedule an
appointment.
6/11
HomeHealth Visiting Nurses will be
providing foot care the 2nd Wednesday
of every other month.
Call 1-800-660-4867 for an appointment.
5/14
South Berwick Emergency
Rescue will be providing
free blood pressure checks
from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.
This service will be provided
the second Wednesday of
each month.
MOVING AND GROOVING
LINE DANCING
STEP AEROBICS
WITH SIMONE
INDOOR WALKING
VIDEO
DONATION: $1.00
Monday: 6:00am
Monday through Friday
9am (2 mile walk)
Wednesday: 6:30am
Friday: 6:30am
DONATION: $1.00
Wednesdays: 10am-11:30am
Thursdays: Beginner Class
10:15am-11:30am
All Levels of Line Dancing with
Tina Page
Fridays: 1:30pm-3:00pm
DONATION: $2.00
DONATION: $1.00
FUN AND GAMES
MONDAY
*CRIBBAGE: 12:30pm/Dance Room
BINGO: 1pm/Dining Room
10 cents per game
WEDNESDAY
*BRIDGE: 1pm /Dance Room
MORE PLAYERS NEEDED
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
TUESDAY
*CARDS: 1:00pm/Dance Room
*denotes free activity
THURSDAY
*WHIST: 12:00 Noon
in the Dance Room
*CARDS: 12:00 Noon
in the Dining Room
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CENTER TRAVELS
We are currently accepting reservations for the following trips. Transportation for all trips offered is by
motorcoach unless otherwise noted. A minimum number of people (varies by trip) is required for all
trips, so if you are interested, please sign up so we can count on you. Seating on the bus is assigned by
the order of signups (with exceptions made for those with special needs), so if you would like to sit in the
front of the bus, make sure you sign up early. All reservations are subject to the cancellation policy of
the agency providing the trip and/or the policy of the Center.
All checks for all trips should be made out to the
FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH BERWICK SENIOR CENTER
THE TEMPTATIONS AT VENUS DE MILO—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH
Glenn Leonard’s Temptations will perform their greatest hits in Swansea, MA…”My
Girl”, “Just my Imagination”, “Papa was a Rolling Stone” and many more. Lunch
choice is chicken parmesan or baked haddock. The cost is $79.00 per person.
Payment is due as soon as possible.
42nd STREET AT THE INTERLAKES SUMMER THEATRE
THURSDAY, JULY 3rd
Join us on our first summer adventure to see 42nd Street, Broadway’s best loved
song and dance extravaganza. We will stop at Hart’s Turkey Farm for lunch and then
proceed to the show. Meal choice of turkey, haddock or ham. Please make your
meal choice when you make your payment. Includes transportation, meal and show.
Cost is $72.00 per person.
HELLO DOLLY AT THE INTERLAKES SUMMER THEATRE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH
Winner of 10 Tony Awards, including best musical, starring Nancy Barry
as Dolly Levi (this is the actress who usually introduces the shows when
we go there). Meal choice is switched up a little this time. We will stop at Hart’s
Turkey Farm and you will have a choice of turkey, haddock or roast beef. Please
make your choice when you make your payment. Cost includes transportation, meal
and show. These day trips to Meredith have been fantastic and we have never come
away disappointed. Join us for Hello Dolly. Cost is $72.00 per person.
THE BUS TO THE LOBSTERFEST AT INDIAN HEAD RESORT ON JUNE 16TH AND 17TH
IS NOW FULL. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US, IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE PUT ON THE
WAITING LIST OR THERE ARE SOME WHO ARE WILLING TO DRIVE THEMSELVES TO
LINCOLN AND JOIN US THERE. COST IS $152.00/PP DOUBLE.
FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE NOW!
SENIOR CENTER TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY
If you have signed up and paid for a trip and then find you must cancel, the following cancellation fees apply
(this does not include the price of show tickets, admission fees, etc., which are nonrefundable):
30 to 15 days prior to trip—75% refund
14 to 8 days prior to trip—50% refund
Within the last 7 days of trip—no refund
For any cancellation that requires a refund, there will be a minimum $5 fee charged to cover administrative costs.
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SOUTH BERWICK SENIOR
CENTER
71 Norton Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
1-207-384-3310
[email protected]
The South Berwick Senior Center
is a gathering place for anyone
over the age of 50 to enjoy good
times, good food and good
friends. The Center offers a
wide range of activities from
board games to exercise classes
to line dancing, as well as
opportunities for travel and
adventure or the chance to just
sit down and have a cup of coffee
with a friend. There is always
something going on at the
Center, so come and check it out!
We are open Monday through
Friday and we are located in the
South Berwick Community
Center at 71 Norton Street.
If you have any questions or
need directions, please call or
send us an email. We look
forward to hearing from you!
May
May
May
May
May
May
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May
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Joseph Allis
Paul Reilly
Nancy Irish
Susan King
Philip Belliveau
Janice McCarthy
Sheldon Damon
Joan Reilly
Joan Labonte
Michael Herlihy
Lou Morin
Phyllis Coleman
Valerie Tuttle
Pauline Lord
Beverly Murphy
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
The Senior Center simply would not
function if not for all of the wonderful
volunteers who give of their time and of
themselves so generously. We are currently looking for volunteers for our reception desk (sign up sheet located in
entryway) and for meal help, including
meal service and dish duty (sign up
sheet on kitchen door). We would like
to provide a free meal to all our volunteers, but we cannot do so unless we
know you are coming, so signing up
ahead of time is a must!! If you have
any questions, please see Mona or call
us at 384-3310. Many hands make
light work, so the more the merrier!
We are in critical need of volunteers to
help with dishes. Please let us know if
you can help out.
THE NEXT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE
ON MONDAY, MAY 5TH AT 10:00AM.
WE HAVE A BUSY MONTH TO PLAN FOR,
SO PLEASE MARK YOU CALENDERS.
50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS
ARE NOW ON SALE. THE FIRST
DRAWING WILL BE MAY 14TH.
YOU HAVE TO BUY ONE TO WIN,
SO SEE A COUNCIL MEMBER
SOON. YOU COULD WIN $500.00!