quarterly newsletter - Scappoose Senior Center

SCAPPOOSE SENIOR CENTER
Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
MARCH—APRIL—MAY 2016
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
LUNCHEON
AARP Driving Class
Tax Assistance
Thurs, Mar 17
Dental Cleaning
NOON
Grief Support
Corned Beef
AARP Tax Preparation
& Cabbage
.
Spring Garden Fair
INSIDE
ISSUE:
THIS
Upcoming special luncheons
1
Carpenters/Painters needed
April 30, 2016
9:00—3:00
St. Helens High School Commons
2375 Gable Road, St. Helens, Oregon
Columbia County Master Gardener Association 21st
Annual
Free Admission — Free Parking—Please Carpool
ATM on-site—Shop inside & Out
Certified Master Gardeners
will offer 5,000 tomatoes in over 30 varieties for only
$1.50 per plant!
$1.00 Raffle tickets, hourly prizes, plus displays.
Dozens of local vendors will offer annuals, trees,
shrubs, perennials, vegetables, ceramics, trellises, garden art, herbs, containers, hanging baskets and more.
Tickets available now from Master Gardeners.
Please see one of our Center gardeners for tickets!
Garden Fair
Call for Help
2
What you can do
3
March Birthdays
6
Quilters
Jewelry
March Menu
March Activities
PUD Article—My Fair Lady
11
EASTER CELEBRATION
Thurs., Mar. 24
Lunch: Baked Ham
NOON
Wear your fancy Easter Hat for
the Easter Bonnet Parade!
Or create a new one for fun,
flowers, bunnies, chicks, eggs,
take your pick and use your
own talents for something new &
fun.
We’re on the web! www.scappooseseniorcenter.org not .com)
CARPENTERS &
PAINTERS
WE NEED YOU!
Persons capable of working
on ladders!
We will be removing and
replacing plywood siding
and other weather damaged
wood on our Senior Center
building.
Please contact our
Executive Director,
Julie Stephens
503-543-2047
QUARTERLY
NEWSLETTER
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A CALL TO ALL MEMBERS FOR HELP
Since our Center is self-sufficient and not owned and/or financed by city, county, state or federal government, our volunteers
work many, many hours in order for us to continue to operate at our current level of service. These operations include our
monthly bills for electrical, gas, water/sewer, phones, maintenance of buildings, AND all groceries, packaging, and labor involved in preparing our fresh, hot lunches served here at the center and delivered via Meals on Wheels.
Our Centers expenses are all paid by our volunteer based fundraising efforts at the Thrift Store, the Bread Place, the quilters
sales, Bingo nights, donations, and grants. We do receive a small stipend from Older Americans Act and USDA for all eligible
meals served HOWEVER our costs for operating 1776 our kitchen runs 4 times the amount of that stipend.
Every time someone enters our building and uses our facility for socializing, participating in activities, or even eating lunch it
costs our volunteers hours of time to pay the cost for those privileges. Let’s take one example: a person comes in for coffee
and pastries which are available at front table everyday in our dining hall. The coffee has to be purchased by “us” (our center);
the water used, electricity used and even the coffee makers and pots are purchased by “us”. The pastries on the front table
are provided by the Bread Place. Yes, the Bread Place receives those pastries FREE (as donations) from various places
around our community and into Portland, Beaverton, etc. However, the upkeep of the vans including the gas needed to run
them and all expenses needed to keep the doors open at the Bread Place are paid for by “us”. The next time you sit down to
eat a pastry and have some coffee please keep in mind that your fellow members are working hard on many levels to make
those available to you. Nothing here is FREE. Not our coffee, pastries, meals, Meals on Wheels, wages, utilities, or anything
else we have available here at the Center. Behind everything we offer here there are several of our peers donating hours of
their time, their energy and their resources so the rest of us can come together and enjoy the many programs and opportunities we have to offer.
On Saturday, April 2 we will be holding our 9th Annual Meals on Wheels Benefit aka, Mayor’s Ball. This is the single, largest
fund raiser we do each year. All money made at this event pays for food (groceries) and packaging of our Meals on Wheels.
Many people around our community attend this annual fundraiser knowing they are going to pay $25 to get in the door and
they might possibly pay more if they bid on items and are the highest bidder. You might ask WHY would anyone pay $25 to
attend?? I’ll tell you why. It’s to raise funds for Meals on Wheels clients. Fundraisers are not designed around or attended by
people who want to GET SOMETHING FOR THEIR $25 but FOR WHAT THEIR $25 CAN DO FOR HELPING OTHERS.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Here are a few ideas:
Attend the event. Pay the $25 to come in. Entry into the event includes a beautiful meal prepared by our
own chef Scott Kreitman and an opportunity to watch the event unfold with its silent auction, live auction
(complete with auctioneer Mark Kuhn), entertainment by Glen & Portia Swenson who do a dance number
for us, followed by music and dancing. A no-host bar is available the entire evening.
Go out and purchase an item for either the silent or live auction. Silent auction items are anything you
could purchase from our local stores and doesn’t have to be huge or high priced. Even gift certificates to
local restaurants are popular in the silent auction. The live auction tends to be larger, high-ticket items.
It’s up to you. Just know that whatever you purchase and donate, the money will go directly to our Meals
on Wheels program.
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2016
Go through your house, garage, or storage unit and “gift forward” items you’ve been given by well
meaning family and friends that you haven’t and most probably will never use and donate them for
the auction.
Write a check, donate cash, or use your debit/credit card, indicating that you want it to go specifically toward the Meals on Wheels Benefit aka, Mayor’s Ball.
Last but not least, how about supporting a Meals on Wheels recipient (sorry, we can’t give out
names or personal information as it’s confidential) by paying for one months worth of meals?
How about one week? Even just one day would help? Average meal cost is $4.
“From your generosity, to our working hands, to their mouths”
9th Annual MEALS ON WHEELS SILENT/LIVE AUCTION
aka MAYORS BALL
Sat. April 2, 2016
Doors open @ 5:00 pm
Dinner @ 6:30 pm
Serving your choice of the Chicken Special or Shrimp Special
5:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
9:15 pm
Doors Open to Silent Auction
& Happy Hour (NO HOST BAR)
Silent Auction Closes
Entertainment: Dancers Glen & Portia Swenson
Live Auction with Auctioneer Mark Kuhn
Dance & Music
Music provided by: The Big Cocktail
Dance Lessons available and provided by Glen
& Portia Swenson
QUARTER
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS February 2016
Please join us in welcoming the following new members:
Nita Fouts-Davison
Howard Knytych
Mary Kathryn Meyers
Carol Korpela
Cheryl Mullins
2016 DUES – UPDATED
LIST
Last month we ran a list of all members who had paid their 2016 dues. Since that list was printed MANY have stepped up and
paid. We thank all of you. The following is the same list of names from last month’s newsletter along with all those that have
paid since then. Once again (and for the last time) please look over the list and if your name is not recorded it could be for one of
two reasons:
#1
You haven’t paid yet and we hope you will very soon.
#2
We missed getting your name on the list and if you contact the front desk we will fix it.
Andersen, Carol
Andersen, Eldine
Anderson, Cheryl
Anderson, Robert & Patricia
Andrist, Leora
Anicker, Pat
Appel, Bonnie
Arp, Marjorie
Atkinson, Harold
Aylward, Richard & Judy
Beaston, Lillian
Bennett, Paul & Sandy
Bevans, Wesley
Blankenship, Betty
Blessing, Eleanor
Blocksom, Bill & Retta
Bohanon, Helen
Boldenow, Jerry
Bond, Laramie
Brasmer, Myrna
Brinkerd, Dennis & Dixie
Brown, Judy
Brown, Rich & Louise
Brush, Dee
Bugby, John & Diane
Buntjer, Allen & Virginia
Burton, Ron
Butcher, Carolyn
Campbell, Vivian
Chappelle, Carol
Chase, Danielle & Jean
Chase, Pamela
Chaussee, Jackie
Christy, Patsy
Clark, George & Agnes
Clark, Darril & Jennifer
Clark, Larry
Clarke, Geri
Conn, Loren & Shirley
Corliss, Ken & Lois
Criscenti, Sandra
Cross, Charlotte
Curelo, Alice
Davis, Frank & Bev
DeGerness, Leon & Charlotte
Dinu, Paul
Dotson, Earl
Dougherty, Alene
DuPont, Darlene
Eaglefield, Larry
Edwards, Rita
Eller, Jane
Endicott, Marion (paid thru June 2016)
Ernst, Karlene
Evans, Dennis & Mimi
Evinger, Sharon
Fail, Pat
Farley , Dennis
Farrar, Bev
Feakin, Al & Sharon
Ferrenburg, Jim & Joy
Fisher, Don & Bonnie
Fisher, Linda
Flatner, Bill & Leanore
Flynn, Joseph & Laura
Fogderud, Joyce
Foles, Lloyd & Patricia
Forcier, Edith
Foster, Elmer & Wanda
Foster, Jeanette
Fouts-Davison, Nita
Fricke, Evelyn
Garbe, Kurt & Kathleen
Gartman, Gene
Gould, Gerry
Grant, Elaine
Grant, Ron & Marge
Graul, Ann
Grosse, Barbara
Haefele, Richard & Joan
Hall, Margaret
Hamilton, Peggy
Hampton, Elenor
Hansen, Eleanor
Hedges, Phyllis
Heilers, William & Carol
Heimuller, Henry
Heino, Patricia
Heller, Don & Tresa
Hendricksen, Sharon
Hensley, Marilyn
Hesch, Roman & Patricia
Hoare, Iona
Hobizal, Dorothy
Hodgdon, Paul
Hoff, Ronald & Cynthia
Holcomb, Melvin & Beverly
Houghton, Charleen
Hudson, Nancy
Icenogle, Clara
Irvin, Lou
Jennings, Bob
Jeppesen, Jay & Margaret
Johnson, June
Johnson, Stephanie
Jones, David
Jones, Elaine
Jones, Elsie
Kangas, Carol
Kasch, Greta
Keller, Betty
Kimberling, Tom & Arlene
Kjornes, Evan
Klepper, Loren & Alice
Koch, Carol
Korpowski, Dorothy
Krohn, Valerie
Kucera, Mary
Larsen, Chuck & Millie
Larsen, Arlen & Mary
Lauinger, Biff
Lavender, Erolyn
Liday, Kandi
Liewer, Larry & Vernie
Litwin, Michael & Judith
Lloyd, Patricia
London, Dixie
MacArthur, Laura
Machado, Doug & Maggie
MacLachlan, Hazel
Mann, Al & Sandy
Manson, Garry
Marinelli, Bill
Martin, Jim & Kathy
McAnnay, Bill
McCourry, Jesse
McDonald, Gary & Mary Jane
McGivern, Dan & Teresa
McHugh, Peter & Debbie
McIrvin, Hope
McNabb, Shirley
Meisner, George
Miller, Laura
Mollenhour, Glenn & Laurie
Monteith, Dianna
Moore, Kathy
Morris, John
Murphy, Gerry
Murphy, Roy & Donnette
Nakamura, Colin
Nelson, Maynard (Mac)
Newman, Michael & Sandra
Ossig, Ursula
Park, Hatsumi
Pell, Bryan & Clara
Peterson, Kendall & Josee
Pinkney, Daniel
Pisha, Lonnie & Jackie
Poukkula, Michael & Colleen
Pribyl, Pat
Prosser, Jo
Raisanen, Don & ElvaRay, Betty
Ray, George
Ray, John
Richmond, Rick & Diane
Rigby, Wanda
Robertson, Monica
Rocha, Larry & Nancy
Ross, Patricia
Schlag, Donald & Heather
Schmidt, LeRoy
Schmit, Al & Sally
Schmitt, Dee
Schmitz, Greg
Schneider, Herman
Schultz, Val
Shadwell, Phil & Eileen
Shaffer, Beverly
Shearer, Juanita
Shober, June
Simdorn, Norman & Evenal
Simmons, Helen
Singh, Susil
Sleight, Charles & Carol
Smith, Rena
Smith, Von & Liz
Spath, Zig
Sperling, Sally
Stanton, Renate
Stotts, Charles & Veronica
Stuck, Kay
Studebaker, Elizabeth
Swanson, Don
Tabrum, Sharon
Templin, Cora
Thompson, Jessie
Thompson, Judy
Thornberry, Jay
Tillson, Greg & Kathy
Timmel, Opal
Trinklein, Kenneth & Margaret
Trninich, Zvonko & Jill
Trudeau, Roger & Donna
Turpen, Pat
VanSwearingen, Karen
VanTassel, Lamar
Vinson, John
Walker, Dale & Sande
Waring, Fred
Waters, Emogene
Weiman, Ken & Carol
Werings, Dave & Cheryl
Westall, Jim & Vi
Westall, James & Kathy
Widmer, Elaine
Wolf, Joe
Zimmerman, Pat
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MARCH—APRIL—MAY 2016
VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCHEON
‘BACK OF THE BUS’
If you haven’t already taken a peak out
the back door of the dining room—do so
soon. The new signage has been completed on the rear face of the bus. The
side panel changes will come later on
when the weather is warmer.
This new signage advertises our Bingo
activity here at the Center every
Monday and Friday night.
Come join us on either night or both
nights if you’re feelin’ lucky!
We had a few participants who were
very brave and ventured to wear
valentine themed paraphernalia!
Lunch was great, as usual, and we
had a good time!
Next up will be the St. Paddy’s Day
luncheon where our chef has promised, we will have Corned Beef and
Cabbage.
Then —
Get ready for the Easter Luncheon
and the Easter Bonnet Parade!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MONETARY DONATIONS
Carol Andersen
Leora Andrist
Dee Brush
John & Diane Bugby
Lou Irvin & Jackie Chaussee
Larry Eaglefield
Jim & Joy Ferrenburg
Evelyn Fricke
Harvey Gorton
Margaret Hall
Eleanor Hansen
Cheryl Howard
Carol Kangas
Evan Kjornes
Carol Koch
Dianne Leslie-Richmond
Michael & Judith Litwin
Pat Pribyl
Herman Schneider
Phil & Eileen Shadwell
Juanita Shearer
Von & Liz Smith
Zvonko & Jill Trninich
Dale & Sandra Walker
Bethany Lutheran WELCA
Glen & Glenna Witters
WHERE NEXT?
Free Seed to Supper
Gardening Classes
Covers basics of low-cost veggie gardening
6-session course for adults (each session 2 hours)
Offered for free at the Scappoose Senior Center
Garden space helpful, but not required
Taught by trained volunteer Garden Educators
Course topics:
Garden site and soil development
Garden Planning
Planting
Caring for a growing garden
Harvesting and using garden bounty
Classes begin April 18 @ 11 ‘til 1 pm
April 25
May 16
May 2
May 23
May 9
EXCITING NEWS!
Our casino bus was completely full for the trip to
Lucky Eagle, Feb. 24.
We picked up 5 from St. Helens and 6 at the
Rainier Senior Center. Everyone was happy that
they were eligible for their perks! Remember to
sign up early—get your name on that list—or
you may not have a seat available for the trip!
Sign up now! Don’t wait!
Are you ready to start planning for a new trip?
Astoria Senior Center
For lunch and a museum- Maritime—Boats?
The Beach—Seaside?
Vancouver—Special exhibit
of Sand Creek Massacre?
“One November Morning”
Carlton Wine Country
winery tour?
Astoria Warrenton Crab,
Seafood & Wine Festival?
Where?
Write down where you
would like to go and we will
start the planning process
for our next excursion.
Waiting to hear from you!!!!
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FACTS:
** MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Renewal is JANUARY of each year. Dues are
$18 per individual or $25 for two in same
household.
** FAXES ($1 per page) and COPIES (10c
black/white; 50c for color) at front desk.
** RECYCLE NEWSPAPERS & CANS/
BOTTLES…Proceeds go to the Center.
** S.N.A.P. (Supplemental Nutrition
Assist. Program) - CAN BE USED FOR
CENTER LUNCHES.
Formerly called Food Stamp Cards.
** QUILT REQUESTS. Our quilters are
willing and able to make special requests. Be
sure to give them enough time if you need it
for a specific date. Leave a message or come
in Tues. & Thurs. 9am-Noon.
** TRANSWESTERN AVIATION and
THE SOUTH COUNTY SPOTLIGHT provide ad space for menus and activities in
our local Spotlight paper.
Thank You!!!
We are very grateful for community
support - Remember to support those who
support us!
SHIBA
Are you about to be eligible for Medicare?
Are you already on Medicare having
problems?
Columbia Co. SHIBA is ready and willing to
help! State trained SHIBA volunteers can help
you sort through your options and solve your
problems. Free, unbiased service. To set up
a time to speak with a volunteer call:
971-225 3838.
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Quilters
Our Quilters have been busy.
They will be displaying some of
their wares on the lobby tables
the 4th Thursday, Mar. 24. New
items include larger adult bibs
and microwave bowl
“potholders.” Be sure to check
out their display for a fresh new
look for your home kitchen, bedroom, or gifts.
4th Thursday 10:00-1:00
April 28th * May 26th
NEW
NAME
Many Thanks go out to Northwest Self Storage
formerly called Junk-it-Store-it, for providing a
storage unit for larger items (such as hospital
beds) for our medical loaning program at both
Scappoose and St. Helens Senior Centers.
Need more storage? Visit them at
www.nwselfstorage.com for location and phone
number.
HEARING Testing
Every month we have a hearing test
available—by appointment only!
Mar..is Thurs. the 17th
Apr. is Thurs. 21st
May is Thurs. the 19th
.
Jewelry
Check out the jewelry display on the
lobby pool table on the
second Thursday of the month.
Each month the jewelry ladies, Iona
Hoare and Carol Andersen, will
display a different array of jewelry.
The jewelry showcase will also be
updated each month for a fresh artful display of new finds. Large
round-face watches are in hot fashion demand now as bracelets. Donate your old treasures, especially
those with designer name etched on
and sterling silver. Thrift Store gets
credit and the funds go for Meals
on Wheels food & packaging.
2nd Thursday 10:00-1:00
Every month!
March 10, April 14, May 12
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March Birthdays
Dorothy Alloway
Cheryl Young
Edith Ball
Lillian Beaston
Wanda Foster
Larry Lowden
John Petersen
Dennis Evans
Odette Beck
Kay Fail
Josee Peterson
Joy Ferrenburg
Beverly Moore
Elva Raisanen
Al Feakin
Verna Pentecost
Helen Simmons
Patricia Turpen
James C Westall
Bob Alloway
Greg Tillson
Jeanette DeGrand
Betty Pond
Vi Brown
George Meisner
Pat Briggs
Diane Bugby
Eileen Shadwell
Bill Blocksom
Beverly Buffington
Ernest Waters
Adeline Winterfeld
Betty Keller
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27
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Birthdays are celebrated each month on the
last Tuesday of the month. If you have a
birthday during Mar. be sure to come in for
lunch on Tues., .Mar. 29th and select your
gift from our Birthday Box!
Tues. Apr. 26th
Tues. May. 31st
Proudly Sponsored by: Debra Kranyak of
Kaiser Permanente
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
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OUR JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF
The Center is hosting the support group that has formed and meets once a week on Tues. at of
1pm. Are you looking for open conversation and support in your journey? The group is about halfway through the 13 week discussion group utilizing counseling videos with some bible references.
These sessions focus on the different 1621 aspects of grief as well as the very nature of this process.
It will explore the various tools that can be used for processing and passing through the various aspects of the journey of grief and progressing through them to the new reality.
The group participants support each other, with guidance, in this process regardless of the source
of the loss: spouse, parent, child, dear friend, etc., and regardless of the circumstance, whether it be
sudden, natural, or after a prolonged illness. The videos will also include input by professional individuals trained in grief recovery. There is hope and healing with time and the support group we
have formed here at the Center. You are welcome to join us any Tuesday at 1 pm.
More information available from:
Debbie Johnstone 503-312-9187—[email protected]
MASSAGE
“A BEST FRIEND
IS LIKE A
FOUR LEAF CLOVER;
HARD TO FIND
LUCKY TO HAVE”
MEDICARE HELP
March 17, 10-11
April 21, 10-11
May 19, 10-11
Beth Moffett
Understanding My Medicare
PO Box 1699
Beaverton, OR 97075
503-203-6724
Evelyn Crist, massage therapist,
will be making appointments
soon. Call Evelyn at the Center!
503-543-2047
Evelyn is not quite ready to take
on the massage therapy right
now, but she is mending a little
each day and is now back on a
very light schedule in the
kitchen.
The surgery was very invasive so
we need to give her a couple
more months before we see her
back in the swing of things and
doing her massage routines
again. We’ll be waiting!
CERAMICS
Bonnie’s Back!
Ceramic Sessions have begun
again on Wednesdays at 11am.
We are happy to have Bonnie
Fisher back here once again
for our Ceramic Classes.
Any one is welcome to come
and try their hand at painting.
Bonnie gives you pointers on
how to, how much, and where.
Pick out your piece of greenware and join in. Bonnie has
paints, brushes, and other supplies to help get you started.
Come see Bonnie and join in.
WANTED!
PINOCHLE LEADER!
& PLAYERS
THURSDAY NIGHTS
Let’s get the single deck
Thursday night pinochle
going again.
Someone needs to
volunteer to be the
In-house Hostess for the
evenings tally process.
starting in April.
If you are interested in
playing single-deck
pinochle, please give your
name to Kay.
Awareness
Columbia City Benefits Group LLC (CCBG)
Medicare Specialist, Michelle Moore
*Sessions will cover a variety of insurance subjects in addition to health and Medicare, such
as Indemnity, Life insurance, Funeral expenses, Annuities and Final expenses
No cost to you! Helping you in your life for many changes expected and UN-expected.
Please come to learn how this can help you, and your family,
Tuesday, April 12, at 10:00—11:30—Scappoose Senior Center.
Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00—11:30—Scappoose Senior Center
Tuesday, August 9th at 10:00—11:30—Scappoose Senior Center.
Tuesday, October 19th at 10:00—11:30—Scappoose Senior Center.
Tuesday, November 10th at 10:00—11:30—Scappoose Senior Center.
Michelle M. Moore
Office: 503-987-1809
Fax: 503-987-1819
Cell: 503-442-3945
Michelle@ Columbia City Benefits Group.com
www.Columbia City Benefits Group.com
Mailing: 240 Spinnaker Way—Columbia City, OR 97018
Location: 58527 Firway Lane/Hwy 30—St. Helens, OR 97051
AARP TAX PREPARATION
Continuing Thursdays thru April 14
Call for your appointment
YOUR SCAPPOOSE SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frank Davis, President; Tom Kimberling, Vice President;
Carol Koch, Treasurer; Evelyn Crist, Secretary;
Directors: Eleanor Hansen; Betty Ray;
Kay Stuck; Iona Hoare; Jackie Chaussee
Continuing Classes & Activities:
Pool & Puzzles – every weekday @ 8:00
Tai Chi (advanced class)– Monday & Wednesday @ 8:00
Tai Chi 101—Mondays @ 9:00
Watercolor Painting 1st Monday @ 9:00 - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Mondays @ 9:30
Bridge – 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 1:30
Scrapbooking – 1st Monday @ 2:00
Card Making—3rd Monday @ 2:00
Quilting Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 9:00-12:00
Writers Group – 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 10:00
Grief Support—Tuesdays @ 1:00
Ceramics – Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm or Wednesdays @ 11:00
Pinochle—Double Deck—Wednesdays @ 1:00
Bunco –1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 1:00
Walk with Ease Tuesdays & Fridays @ 9:30 On your own.
Wood Carving – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:30
Once a Month Specials: (Hearing Test & Foot Care & Dental Care require appointments)
Medicare – Questions answered with Beth Moffett — See ad for times
Blue Cross—Michelle Moore—See Schedule for Scappoose, plus classes at SH Office
Hearing Testing – 3rd Thursday @ 11:30 by appointment only
Dental Care / Hygiene—2nd Monday, by appointment only
Foot Care – 2nd Tuesday By Appointment only
5 Area Lunch – Last Monday of the Month Mar—St. Helens, April—Clatskanie,
May—Rainier
Birthday Celebrations – Last Tuesday of the Month
Spirit Mountain Casino Bus Trip – 3rd Tuesday
Lucky Eagle Casino Bus Trip –Last Wednesday of the month
Note:
Music every Tuesday & Thursday – Band Group Music begins at 11:00
Piano music on occasion - when pianists are available
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
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GIVE OF YOURSELF!
Ongoing VOLUNTEER
opportunity!
NEEDED NOW:
meals ON WHEELS
DRIVERS
Bread place
thrift store
KITCHEN HELP
servers
Volunteer now!
In Memoriam
**************
We have not been informed of any persons
from our membership
that should be on the
list that usually appears
here. If you know of
someone we should be
honoring please let the
front office know.
HELP US SEND
CHEER!
If you know of any one of
our members who is ill
or in the hospital please
let the front office know
so that we may send
them a note of cheer!
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MARCH
Thursday
Blood Pressure Test
Monday
NEW Dental Care by Appointment only (9:00—2:30) Cleaning, etc.
Tuesday
Foot Care—Appointment only
Thursday
Jewelry Lobby Display/Sales
Thursday
Board Meeting 2:00
Thursday
Blood Pressure Test
Sunday
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Tuesday
Spirit Mountain Bus @ 8:30
Thursday
St. Patrick’s luncheon
Thursday
Beth Moffett on Medicare
Thursday`
Hearing Test—Appointment only
Thursday
Blood Pressure Test
Sunday
Spring Begins—Palm Sunday
Thursday
Easter :Luncheon
Thursday
Quilters Lobby Display/Sale
Thursday
Blood Pressure Test
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Monday
5-Area Luncheon—St. Helens
Tuesday
Birthday Celebration
Wednesday
Lucky Eagle Bus @ 8:30
Thursday
Blood Pressure Test
NOTE: Bus Fare = $15.00 for Members $20.00 for NON-Members for all trips unless otherwise noted
AARP Driver Education classes are
scheduled for April 4th and 5th, 1-4:30.
Must attend both days. Sign up Now
Dental Care
Our pilot dental care program has its next day of appointments.
Monday, March 7—9:00 to 2:30 Early date this month.
Come early as there are questions to answer and forms to fill out.
Be sure to bring your medical insurance identification.
Lesley Harbison, a registered dental
hygienist, will provide these services. Make your appointment—
even those with dentures!
Prices vary as to service rendered.
Foot Care Service offered every month
to care for your tootsies!
By Appointment only!
Tue. Mar. 8,
Bring your own soak tub and a couple of hand
towels and have Sharon professionally trim your
toe-nails for you! Cost $30.
Appointment required!
Special Needs Kids
These students are part of a special learning class in our
public schools. They are coming to the Center to learn
some life skills and social interaction. They will be assisting with lunch serving on Mondays when school is in
sessions. Alisha, Travis and Tyler are the three who are
assisting Carmen with the meal service.
Ellie & Lindsey, will be here with them testing their skill
abilities and guiding them in their endeavors to learn more
life skills.
Let us be courteous and supportive to their efforts.
Member Comments:
Paul -“Fantastic”
John - “Great value”
Gregg -“Feels Great”
St. Paddy’s
Luncheon
Thur., Mar. 17
Traditional
Corned beef
&
Cabbage!
SUNDAY—MARCH 13, 2016
Easter Bonnet Parade
Easter Luncheon
Thurs., Mar. 24 at noon.
Menu says:
BAKED HAM!
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Annual Auction (Mayor’s Ball)
AARP Driving Class
AARP Driving Class
Blood Pressure Test
Dental Hygiene—Appointment required
Foot Care—Appointment required
Michelle Moore 10:00-11
Lobby Jewelry Display/Sales
Blood Pressure Test
Seed to Supper Garden Class
Spirit Mountain Bus Trip
Hearing Test
Blood Pressure Test
Beth Moffett— Medicare
5-Area Luncheon - Clatskanie
Seed to Supper Garden Class
Noon Birthday Party
Lucky Eagle Bus Trip
Lobby Quilt Display/Sales
Blood Pressure Test
BEFORE YOU SPEAK
** THINK **
T = is it true
H = is it helpful
I = is it inspiring
N = is it necessary
K = is it kind
NOTE: Bus Fare = $15.00 for Members $20.00 for NON Members for all trips unless otherwise noted
Medical Equipment
Loaner Program
Give a man a FISH and he’ll EAT FOR A DAY
TEACH A MAN TO FISH and you’ll GET RID
OF HIM
FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND.
Remember our loaner program when you
have a need for a walker, shower chair,
commode, crutches, etc. We only ask
that you return the item when you are no
longer in need. Donations of medical
equipment accepted.
Need something—ask us!
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Seed To Supper Class
Mother’s Day Luncheon
Blood Pressure Test
Dental Hygiene—Appointment Required
Seed To Supper Class
Foot Care—Appointment Required
Lobby Jewelry Display/Sale
Blood Pressure Test
Seed to Supper Class
Spirit Mountain Bus Trip
Blood Pressure Test
Hearing Test
Beth Moffett—Medicare
Seed to Supper Class
Lucky Eagle Bus
Lobby Quilt Display/Sale
Blood Pressure Test
5 Area Luncheon—Rainier
Birthday Luncheon
NOTE: Bus Fare = $15.00 for Members $20.00 for NON Members
Shred Day
Apr. 23, 10-1
Middle School
Turnaround
$5 per box
Must take boxes home!
Start saving you privatepapers for our Shred Day.
All proceeds go towards our
Meals on Wheels Program!
MARCH—APRIL—MAY
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SCAPPOOSE THRIFT STORE…AFFORDABLE SHOPPING! ANY DAY
** CLOTHING $10/BASKET **
FIND IT HERE! SPECIAL GIFTS…WINTER NEEDS…
Tax receipts available for donations.
Profits from all donations stay local & support the
Scappoose Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program
OPEN Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00/Saturday 10:00-2:00
33511 Dutch Canyon Rd. *** 503-543-3281
Visa, MasterCard, Credit/Debit cards accepted at the Center
AND at the Thrift Store
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SUGGESTED LUNCH AND BEVERAGE DONATIONS
LUNCH & COFFEE DONATIONS. Help! Recent lunch donations have been at an
all-time low…even though, as you know, we have a superb chef & the food is more plentiful, nutritious & delicious than you’ll find elsewhere at this price!
The suggested donation of only $4 per meal doesn’t even cover all of our costs, so
please try to donate your share. $4 per meal for 60 & over and $5 per meal age 59 and
under. To-Go meals are also $4 & a $3 payment is required for all leftover take-outs.
Extra juice or milk with your meal is $.50 per glass. Desert only $1.00. Please pay the
Hostess to receive your juice card tent so the servers know.
DON’T FORGET OUR
BREAD STORE!
Open Monday through
Saturday
10 am to 2 pm
MISSION STATEMENT: TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS IN OUR COMMUNITY!
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Nominate someone fabulous for the 2016 My Fair Lady Court
Do you know a fabulous senior woman who volunteers in our community? If you do, please nominate her for the
2016 My Fair Lady Court. Nominations are due April 8, 2016.
The My Fair Lady pageant is held during the Columbia County Fair each year and honors senior women for outstanding community service. Columbia River PUD has sponsored the My Fair Lady Pageant since 1991 in conjunction with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Columbia River Fire and Rescue.
Nomination forms are available at the RSVP office in St. Helens, or online at www.crpud.net/myfairlady.
Nomination forms for “My Fair
Lady” are available here in our
Senior Center at the front Office