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A Monthly Publication of the
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Serving the Sequim-Dungeness Valley
Since 1971
GO SH AND BEGORR A !
We are having a St. Patrick's Day Dinner
right here at the Center on March 17, 2007.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a
delicious meal catered by PRAIRIE SPRINGS. Traditional Irish
OUR MISSION corned beef and cabbage, dessert, beverages, and ALWAYS,
Sequim Senior Activity Center ALWAYS GOOD COMPANY!
provides a community focal ST. PATRICK' S DAY D INNER
point for people to come
together for services and MARCH 1 7, 200 8 3 t o 5 P. M.
activities that:
E NT ER T AIN ME NT BY
♦ Reflect their experiences and
skills, Shades of Green Celtic Band &
Sequim Senior Activity Center Glee Club
♦ Respond to their diverse needs
and interests,
Photos take in 2007
T ic ke ts $ 8 for Members
♦ Enhance their health and dignity,
$12 for Non - Members
♦ Support their independence, and
(Tickets on sale March 3 in the office.-No tickets will be sold after March 13th)
♦ Encourage involvement in, with,
and for our community.
SPECIAL POTLUCK
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
The Prez Sez 2
Kendra’s Korner 3 Our Executive Director, Michael Smith, and his
(Trips & Tours) family spent three weeks over Christmas visiting his daughter who is
on a special mission in the Philippines. Michael will be presenting a
Rovin’ Reporter 4
slide show of his adventures and impressions which will be both
In the Spotlight 4 informative and entertaining.
To accommodate this event,
March Calendar 8
POTLUCK SETUP will begin at 11:15 AM.
Activities & Contacts 9 GOING THROUGH THE LINE will start at 11:45 AM,
instead of noon.
March Birthdays 10
Everyone is encouraged to come.
Health Beat 12-13 Just bring a dish to share. No reservations necessary.
Activity Announcements 14
(BUNCO will follow at 1 PM.)
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MARCH 2008
THE CENTER NEWS is published
Margaret Cox, President monthly for the Sequim Senior Activity
Board of Directors Center, a non-profit organization. It was
formed in 1971 for the Senior Citizens of
the beautiful Sequim-Dungeness Valley
“Make the most of where you are on the circle of life!” on Washington’s North Olympic Penin-
I sit here looking at the e-mailed photos of my day-old first grandchild, sula. We are located at 921 E. Hammond
St, Sequim. Deadline for input is the
marveling at the wonder of new life. Just last week at choir practice, we 15th of the month .
were told of the death of one of our church members while, at the same Sequim Senior Activity Center
time, my grandson was fighting his way into this world. Hours: Monday –Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Such is the circle of life . . . to everything there is a season . . . a time to STAFF
be born; a time to die . . . and in between, what a journey! What an adventure! Executive Director, Michael M. Smith
Trips Coordinator, Kendra Donelson
Every one of us has a different life-story; like fingerprints and snowflakes, none Office Manager, Diane Johnston
the same. Office Assistant, Joan Oravetz
Here at the Sequim Senior Activity Center, we encounter friends and WEEKLY OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
acquaintances, each at a different stage on their life’s journey. We share and learn Fran Aaron Jean Leahy
Helga du Bellier Helen Lee
from each other; we encourage, and console. We are living the best ways we Vicki Boyer Betty Leffle
know how at this point in time on our own circles of life. Betty Daniels Elaine Leptich
Cathy Doyle Pat Orella
The word, Easter, is taken from the name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Juanita Fallis Barb Paschal
Maggie Gustin Elaine Peterson
of spring, Eostre, the month of new beginnings. As Easter approaches, Christians Arlene Heleniak Lois Selleck
Valerie Johnson Maralou Spencer
are reminded of the joyous resurrection of Christ, and everyone can rejoice in the Lois King Dottie Tiley
new life of Spring, on our planet’s larger circle of the seasons. Betty Lancaster Janet Wicker
The Venerable Bede (c. 672-735) wrote: Eostur-monath (Easter- SPECIAL PROJECT
VOLUNTEERS
month) has a name which is now translated Paschal month, and which was Helga du Bellier, Birthday Card Coordinator
once called after a goddess of theirs named Eostre, in whose honour feasts Phil Rogers, Financial Records &
Membership Records
were celebrated in that month. Now they designate that Paschal season by Sue Hockett, Historian
her name, calling the joys of the new rite by the time-honoured name of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Margaret Cox
old observance. Vice President: Patricia Hatcher
So, to you all . . . I wish you a Happy Easter! Happy Spring! Secretary: Carol Barnes
Treasurer: Phil Rogers
Director: Rena Blank
Director: Vicki Boyer
Director: Wanda Burford
Director: Marilynn Evans
Director: Harold Gruver
Director: Lew Polizzi
Director: John Yeo
NEWSLETTER
Marilynn Evans, Publisher/Editor
Barbara Paschal & Jo Anne Anderson, Ads
Janet Reichl, Ken & Mary Stanfill,
Paperwork/Mailing & Assembly
Russ Weber, Distribution
Maralou Spencer . Data collection
Brisk Printing, Printer
WEBMASTER
www.sequimseniorcenter.org
Marilynn Evans
The Sequim Senior Activity Center is
not responsible for, nor does it endorse
any business or service published in this
paper, or any enterprise which uses
space in our building to provide service.
Articles written for this newsletter are
the opinion of the authors & not
necessarily those of the Sequim Senior
Activity Center or the Board of
Directors.
Sequim Senior Activity 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 section 501(c)3.
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MARCH 2008
TRIPS & TOUR POLICIES
Trip Desk Phone:
(360) 683-5883
Contact Kendra to make your reserva-
tions and payments from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Full payment is expected when you
reserve your space. We can accept checks New office hours
and money orders only (sorry, no cash or
credit cards). 10:00 am to 2:00pm
Make checks to "Sequim Senior Tours", Monday through Friday
P.O. Box 1827, Sequim, WA 98382.
Please notify us of a cancellation at
least one week prior to your departure date.
Refunds depend on each situation. We may
have to cancel trips if we are unable to sell
SEQUIM SENIOR ACTIVITY CE NTER
a minimum number of seats. If we must
cancel a trip, we will phone those who had MARCH 2008 TRIPS & TOURS
paid and arrange to make refunds. Due to See bright green insert for details
other passengers’ sensitivities and aller-
gies, we have to ask that our passengers Sunday the 2nd $45 members / $60 non
refrain from wearing perfume or cologne Puyallup, Sewing & Stitchery Expo Departs 9:00 am.
on our Senior Center Trips. What may be Minimum 10 please
sweet to us is overwhelming to others. We
are asking our wonderful, able-bodied trav- Friday the 7th, $58 members/$73 non
elers to use our overflow parking lot across
the street. We appreciate all who voluntar- Seattle Art Museum & Sculpture Park Departs 8:30 am.
ily park in this area for long-term parking.
Wednesday the 12th,
Sign up early to avoid disappointment!
Mariners’ Baseball Spring Training Tour
Call our Trips Coordinator, Kendra Donel-
leaves for Phoenix
son, for details any weekday between
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at (360) 683-5883.
REVISION $58 members/$73 non
Thursday the 13th, Departs 8:45 am.
Boeing Field, Flight Museum
Great Gift Ideas REVISION $45 members / $60 non.
Tuesday the 25th, Departs 8:30 am.
BOOK NOW FOR 2008 Marysville, Tulalip Casino & Outlet Mall
South America & Antarctica Cruise Friday the 28th $45 members / $60 non
Soul of the South (New Orleans) Seattle, NW Women’s Show, Quest Field Departs 8:30 am.
Ireland Event Center
South Pacific
San Antonio, Texas
Yosemite & San Francisco, CA Reserve seats now for Mariners’ Baseball, all See Kendra for details
Mariners Spring Training in Arizona three Sunday, day games.
Two Alaska Cruises June 15 / July 6 / August 24
Scandinavia Cruise
French Canada & New England Cruise
Europe by Train
Plan now to celebrate the 41st Please remember all fees charged for local excursions (less
Passion Play in Oberammergau, actual trip expenses) go to our non-profit Sequim Senior Activity
Germany 2010. The play is performed Center. So why not travel, cruise and tour with us and benefit
only every 10 years! your non-profit Center?
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MARCH 2008
Barbara J. Getz
SSAC Member
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A FISH FELL FROM THE SKY
HELGA du BELLIER
Old Timer. Were you sittin’ close to Bill Kurzeka and
Roberta Markes when Bill told that fish story at the The beautiful city of Munich,
January 22nd potluck? Germany, is the birthplace of
Senior Center member and volunteer, Helga du Bellier.
You were. I wasn’t so lucky. Later I sauntered over to She attended school there, later working as a short-hand/
Kurzeka and asked him to repeat the episode. typist for an insurance company.
Bill grinned as big as his yarn and shared this story. A feeling of wanderlust overcame her . . . wanting some
Roberta and I decided to take time out from our work. adventure . . . to see more of the world. So, in 1959, Helga
We settled down near the patio, relaxing and discussing came to California where she worked for a time as a
what we had done. ‘mother’s helper’ before getting a job as a key punch
operator. Returning to Germany in 1965, she met her
Suddenly Roberta asked, “Did you hear something?” future husband, Alfred, whom she married in Hollywood,
“Hear what?” I asked. in 1967. Helga worked in data processing; Alfred was a
machinist. They spent their holidays returning to Munich
“Sounded like a loud plop or slap: it came from the
and travelling in Europe.
patio.”
What brought Helga to Sequim? In 2002, she had been
I cautioned, “You’re letting your imagination get the working for 11 years in Real Estate in Sherman Oaks,
better of you.” California, when a friend who had recently moved to
“No, I heard something and I’m going to investigate.” Sequim returned to pick up the family car to drive it back
here. She asked Helga if she would accompany her on the
Suddenly I heard a shriek, “Bill, come here. You won’t trip. Ever the adventurer, Helga said, “Sure!” And, once
believe this!” she saw the mountains here, “That was it!” And, she’s been
I muttered as I walked toward the door, “Women!” here ever since!
A frantic yell caused me to quicken my steps. Stepping Helga has two sons and a 16 year old grandson. In the
out on the patio, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Flipping and summer, she volunteers at the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge
flopping close to my feet was a three to four pound visitor center. She loves line-dancing and, at the Senior
rainbow trout leaving a slight trail of blood on the deck. Center she is an avid ping pong player, front desk
volunteer, and birthday card greeter.
Old timer, ‘bout this time a fellow interrupted Bill’s Helga is a fan of the Sequim Senior Activity Center
train of thought and the subject was dropped. I caught up saying that, “Without it, many people wouldn’t have a
with Bill and Roberta as they were leaving and I asked Bill place to go, have things to do, at such a reasonable price. It
to finish his story. is a place of nice people and is a good place to meet
“Not much to tell,” he said. “I discussed this with a people.”
neighbor and he had this theory. A short distance from the
back of the house is a fairly large decorative pond stocked If you would like to be 'In the Spotlight' or would like to
with fish. The neighbor has seen eagles soaring over the suggest someone to be spot-lighted, please let the front
area headed for the pond. Evidently an eagle had caught a desk know.
fish and was flying to higher ground to devour his catch.
The fish was so active it slipped from the eagle’s talons
and landed on your patio.”
You know, Old Timer, I never did hear what happened
to that fish!
Chuckling, the Old Timer replied, “If that fish wasn’t
too bruised I would have cranked up the barbecue and had
a trout dinner and thanked God for the fish that fell from
the sky.”
Your Rovin’ Reporter, Barbara J. Getz
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MARCH 2008
New bus is within reach… CALENDAR OF
SOCIAL EVENTS FOR 2008
Dear members and friends,
I want to thank all of you who have March 17– St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
generously given financially in the last April 8—Volunteer Recognition
few months in response to my letter that was sent out on December Lunch
11th. If you still have that letter sitting around, or even if you have May 13—Parents’ Day Lunch
misplaced it, it is not too late to make a difference!
June 17—Aloha Luau Dinner
1. The most urgent need is to get a new bus for our center. The July 3—4th of July BBQ
response to this category was great, but we are still about
$25,000 away from being able to buy a brand new, larger, safer, August—Annual Benefit Sale
and more comfortable riding bus. If you would like to help put August 26—Community Open
us “over the top”, please consider a generous donation this House
month. September—Nancy’s Fashion Show
2. The general fund is always in need of additional support, and we October 14—Oktoberfest
didn’t make our goal in this category either. The general fund October 28—Annual Meeting
pays the operating expenses throughout the year. Please November 25—Thanksgiving
remember the Center in your future estate planning. Dinner
3. The capital campaign for a new Senior Center is off to a decent December 19—Christmas Dinner
start, but this will take some major effort and sacrifice to come
to fruition. We are talking with several entities about donating
land, and will keep you posted as things develop. Again, we are
looking for a minimum of two buildable acres in or very close to "Selecting a
Sequim’s city limits and bus lines. Digital Camera"
Thank you for all your support! If you are ready to move from
Michael M. Smith, film to digital photography, or
Executive Director to upgrade from an old to a new
digital camera, this class will
help you to understand pixels,
megapixels, optical vs. digital
zoom, what options to look for,
and how to get the best value
for your money.
This one-day class will meet
FRIDAY
March 14th from
10am to Noon
and is taught by local expert
and volunteer
Valerie Henschel.
The cost is just $8, and the
proceeds benefit the Center's
operating budget.
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MARCH 2008
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Each month we send renewing HEY THERE!
members a letter reminding
them to continue their support Morning calls available
and participation in our Center
by paying the annual dues,
which are $35 per year per person. There will
also be an opportunity to make a tax deducti- • Do you live alone?
ble donation, using the same envelope. Non- • Does someone check on you every day to see
renewing members will be dropped after their that you are OK?
dues are 90 days past due. Don’t miss out on
any of the benefits of membership! Please If not, give the Sequim Senior Activity Center a
renew promptly.
call at 683-6806. We will take your information &
have someone call you Monday through Friday.
LEGACY GIVING is more than an act of generos-
ity. It is an important investment in the future of
our Senior Center. To be a part of this fine tradi-
tion and to support Sequim Senior Activity Center,
please tell your attorney to add this, or other suit-
able language to your will:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Sequim Senior
Services, tax identification number 91-1355592,
921 E Hammond Street, Sequim, WA 98382,
(insert percentage, amount or nature of gift, or
remainder of estate) to be used to support GLASS ACTION
Sequim Senior Activity Center and activities at
the Sequim Senior Activity Center.”
Offering services in windshield
If you have any questions, please contact our Ex-
ecutive Director, Michael Smith, or our Board replacement to AGRSS standards
President, Margaret Cox, to discuss legacy giving. insurance approved
Thank you for your love, dedication, and support
of Sequim Senior Activity Center! Free rock chip repair with insurance
coverage
Flat, safety glass, Plate and Mirrors
custom cut and measured to size
See Photo Gallery on our Web Page Dual-
House windows Dual-Pane insulated windows
www.sequimseniorcenter.org
Come see Greg Heaton or
Tim Adams
Sequim 337 W. Pine St. 681- 8525
681 - 852 5
457-
Port Angeles 457 - 1147
mobile service if needed
We want to help you make a clear
Choice for all your auto glass needs
(behind the Oak Table Restaurant)
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MARCH 2008
TAXAIDE FOR 2008
Need help with your taxes????
TAX-AIDE, administered through the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, will be here at the Sequim Senior Activity
Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays February 2 through April 15 to provide free tax help for taxpayers. Seven Tax-Aide sites in
Clallam and Jefferson Counties opened February 1, 2008. Fully trained and certified Tax-Aide volunteers are available to assist low-
and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older, with preparation of their 2007 tax returns. All assis-
tance and electronic filing is totally FREE to the taxpayer.
SCHEDULE OF ASSISTANCE
TAXPAYERS SHOULD BRING:
• W-2s, 1099s and documents necessary for 2007 return
• Copy of previous year’s return JEFFERSON COUNTY
• Photo ID and social security card for themselves & dependents PORT TOWNSEND
P. T. Community Center Tuesdays 10 AM to 2 PM
CLALLAM COUNTY Fridays 10 AM to 2 PM
SEQUIM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL 385-9007
Senior Activity Center Wednesdays 12:30 PM to 3:PM
Saturdays 9AM to 3 PM TRI-AREA COMMUNITY CENTER
10 W. Valley Rd., Chimacum Wednesdays 10 AM to 2 PM
No appointment necessary.
Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL 732-4822
PORT ANGELES
Port Angeles Library Tuesdays 9 AM to 3 PM QUILCENE
Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM Quilcene Com. Center Thursdays 10 AM to 2 PM
P.A. Senior Center Mondays 9 AM to 3 PM
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL 765-3321
FORKS
NOTE: In Jefferson County drop-ins are welcome, but
Forks Senior Center First Saturday each month
Individuals with scheduled appointments will be given
February 2nd, March 1st, and April 5th
priority service.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (CALL 374-6193)
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MARCH 2008
March 2008 Seminars, Special Events, Activity
Changes, New Classes, and Reminders
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
3 4 5 6 7
Daily Drop-In Activities ** Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities**
2:30 pm Sing-along @
1:15 pm 1:00 pm—Dominoes 10:00 am —Diabetes SG 9:30-11:30 am Suncrest Village
Caregivers SG 12:30-3:00 pm-TAX-AIDE Ping Pong
2-4:00 pm Ping Pong- 2-3:30 pm—Ping Pong SATURDAY
9-3 Tax-Aide
10 11 12 Daily Drop-In Activities 13 14
Daily Drop-In Activities ** Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities
10—Noon BP 12:30-3:00 pm-TAX-AIDE 9:30-11:30 am 10 –Noon— Selecting a
2-4:00 pm Ping Pong Ping Pong Digital Camera
11:15 am—POTLUCK with 10 –Noon Sign Lang.
Michael’s Slide 2:00-4:00 pm Board
Meeting 2:30 pm Sing-along
Presentation
@ Olympic Care
1:00 pm—BUNCO Deadline for St. Pat’s Day SATURDAY
2-3:30 pm—Ping Pong Dinner Tickets 9-3 Tax-Aide
17 Daily Drop-In 18 19 20 21
Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities
1:15 pm 9:30-11:30 am
Caregivers SG 1:00 pm—Dominoes 12:30-3:00 pm-TAX-AIDE Ping Pong 2:30 pm Singalong
@ Sherwood
2-4:00 pm Ping Pong 2-3:30 pm—Ping Pong
3-5:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day HAPPY SATURDAY
Dinner 9-3 Tax-Aide
7:00 pm
Poetry Group
24 25 26 27 28
Daily Drop-In Activities** Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities Daily Drop-In Activities
10—Noon BP
2-4:00 pm Ping Pong 12:30-3:00 pm-TAX-AIDE 9:30-11:30 am 2:30 pm Singalong @
11:30 am—POTLUCK
Ping Pong Prairie Springs
1:00 pm-BUNCO
SATURDAY
2-3:30 pm—Ping Pong 9-3 Tax-Aide
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Daily Drop-In Activities**
2-4:00 pm Ping Pong
Church Services
United Church of God 3rd Saturday, James MacConnell 460-1314
St. Anselm’s Anglican Catholic Church 1st & 3rd Sundays
*BP-Blood Pressure SG-Support Group 10:00 am, Dance Hall, 452-3802.
**Daily Drop-In Activities see page 9 St. Philomena Catholic Church, 2nd & 4th Sundays, 5:00 –7:30 pm
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MARCH 2008
ACTIVITY CONTACT PERSON PHONE
Art Classes Judy Priest 683-5660
Daily Drop-In Activities Bingo (Thursday) Pat Stone 582-1351
Mondays
Bingo (Friday) Anne Penn 683-3914
Senior Workout 9:00 a.m.
Bridge (Monday) Jim Martin 681-6078
Bridge 9:00 a.m.
Walking Group 9:00 a.m. Bridge (Wednesday) Russ Weber 683-8664
Art: Judy Priest 10:00 a.m. Caregiver Support Group Carolyn Lindley 417-1464
Spanish 10:00 a.m. Computer Classes Dick Wenger Wed. 452-4275
Knitting & Crocheting 10:30 a.m. Jim Money Thurs. 406-4078
Jerry Reid Fri. 452-2872
Gentle Yoga Chair Exercise 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Convalescent Home Ines Cole 683-8738
Yoga 2:00-3:30 p.m. sing-a-longs
Ping Pong 2:00-4:00 p.m. Crafts, Knitting & Crochet Judy Lange 683-4969
Tae Kwon Do 6:30 p.m.
Diabetes Support Group Susan Sorenson 681-0977
Karate 6:30-8:00 p.m.
3rd Monday-Poetry Group 7:00 p.m. Dominoes Joyce Coney 582-9304
Tuesdays Emergency Elder Care of John Glover 681-3929
Clallam Co. 460-7332
Crafts 10:00 a.m.
Foot Care Mon-Fri Senior Center 683-6806
SHIBA Health Ins. Advice 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Glee Club Jane Stevenson 360-808-4001
Dominoes 1:00 p.m.
Ping Pong 2:00-3:30 p.m. Hula Dancing Mahina Lazzaro 253-288-0450
Middle Eastern Dancers 7:00-9:00 p.m. Karate Mark Jones 683-2979
2nd & 4th Tues.-Blood Pressure 10:00 a.m.-Noon Middle Eastern Dancers Lydia Samperi 683-9059
2nd & 4th Tues.-Potluck 11:30 a.m. Piano Sandi Lockwood 775-8322
Wednesdays Ping Pong Helga duBellier 681-7434
Senior Workout 9:00 a.m. Pinochle Roscoe Babington 582-3130
Glee Club 10:20-11:30 a.m.
Poetry Hugh McGee 582-0917
Bridge 1:00 p.m.
Wii Sports Video Games 3:15-4:45 p.m. Scrabble Bobbie Dahm 582-9873
Tae Kwon Do 6:30 p.m. Senior Workout Patti Underwood 681-8080
Thursdays SHIBA Marjorie Stewart 452-3221
Ping Pong 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sign Language Gerilee Gustason E-mail: gerileeg@aol.com
Hula Dancing 10:00-11:00 a.m. Spanish Dr. Lilia Dodd 683-6806
Bingo 12:30 p.m. Tae Kwon Do Dan Fuller 683-3833
Scrabble 1:00 p.m.
Trips & Tours Kendra Donelson 683-5883
Stretch Yoga 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Stretch Yoga 3:00-4:45 p.m. Walking/Talking Group Sally Britton 683-5592
Karate 6:30-8:00 p.m. Yoga (All Classes) Leslie Menia 681-0332
2nd Th.-Bd. of Directors Mtg. 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Fridays
Senior Workout 9:00 a.m.
Sign Language 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pinochle 12:30 p.m.
Sing-a-Long at Facilities 2:30 p.m.
Bingo 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays
Hula Dancing 10:30-11:30 a.m. Watercolor Classes Monday 10am –Noon at the Center
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MARCH 2008
Our thoughts and
prayers go out to the
CYNTHIA EDEL TAG GREENE families of our deceased
ROSE FORBES members. Please take a
1 GARY FRANCIS TRIZ BRUCE D. BECKER
ROBERT B ADAMS
14 KUMIKO ETOH DICK RAPASKY moment to remember our
JANICE BOYUNGS 23 dear members who
GAIL VANDENAKKER
CAROLE DOERSCHLAG
M. JOAN TROOP passed away.
ORLAND RUSSELL KATHLEEN ANDERSON
2 EILEEN M. HAAS
NANCY LEE ISAACSON CLIFFORD E. CARLSON
NICHOLAS PHILLIPS 15 LUELLA LEMATTA 24 HOWARD EKLUND Joseph M. Arvilla
MARJORIE SANDS Herb Kottler
3 PAULINE JEFFERY ELAINE FETEN
DOROTHY WILSON
ROBERTA SHERROD
25
PETER HARRINGER MURIEL URBAN
ANTON JOHN HELLSTROM JACQUELINE A. DAVIS KENNETH J. STANFILL
4 FRAN ANNAS RICHARD JENSEN
16 HELEN KING
JOYCE CONEY IDA C. NORDQUIST 26
PHYLLIS A. HOWAT LILLIAN GOMES
PAUL T. EMERSON CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
HAROLD GILMOUR
NAOMI HUTCHINSON 27 DONATIONS
JOAN B. SIMPSON DAVID LARSON
KEOKI STAAB AARON, Fran (sp. correction)
5 PATSY LYONS DIANNE HOWERTON
HELEN DOTY EDQUIST, S. R.
JOE ZENTZ 17 PATRICIA FOGARD 28 RAEONA J. GRUVER BOWLER, Alan in honor of
IRMGARD DOETSCH JOHN G. JOAS Margaret Cox
HELEN E JARVIS SANDY POPE
ROBERTA GALVAN REUBEN F. 'HARRY' SCHREIBER, Eric & Erica
LA RAY GREENE SCHLAFFMAN BAGLEY, Shirley
6 DIANE FISK MC GILL, Ursula
RON BAETE HELEN BANNISTER
JEANNMARIE TRUSKIN 18 ALBERT R. BURGE 29 DIANE HUNTINGTON
NANCY PHELPS PAT BOHN ELAINE LEPTICH BUS DONATIONS
LOIS BETHEA BAGLEY, Shirley
7 FLORENCE HOLDING JOSEPHINE D WALKER EDQUIST, S. R.
BONNIE HOWLAND RICHARD L. GODSEY GETZ, Barbara
PHYLLIS BENTLEY 19
VIVIAN SENZ 30 NELDA FRASER MEAD, Lorraine
TROY FOUTCH WALKER BUSH VIVIENNE OGDEN OAK, Rexine
8 ALICE HELEN EKLUND
RALPH, Tony
MARCIA MATHIEU MARGERY WILLIAMS
RANDALL RADOCK MARJORIE DICANDIA STOCKTON, Elsie
TERPSTRA
MARY A. BOGERS
9 ALICE BARNETT CINDY GAMACHE GENERAL FUND
31 JOHN SCHMOCKER
MARY PETROFF DONATIONS
PAMELA S. GODSEY
KATHY DELONG 20 JO ANN OLIVER PEGGY FRIZELLE BAGLEY, Shirley
10 ELDA KIRST DICK ABELL BARKER, Docia
LILLIAN K. MACEDO LORETTA BAUGHMAN BECKER, Bruce
BETTY EDERER BUFFY, Paul
TOM SIMPSON
ANNA GREGORY
11 TONY SOULE EDGUIST, S. R.
JIMMIE GILL FOGARD, Patricia
RAYMOND HOLLOWAY GAGNE, Wilfred E.
VERLA HARWELL MAUREEN JOHNSON GARDINER, L. K.
BETTY RICHARD MARY ELLEN REED
KLEMETSEN, Hilmer
ADDIE MAERZ 21 AUDREY MIDDLETON MC GILL, Ursula
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JEAN M. BURCH DOREEN BREMNER
MOTAN, Jac
COLLEEN PHILLIBER GARY W. DOELLE
NOTEBLOOM M
JOHN GAMBLE JOAN MARIE HERMANSON
SHAFFER, June
JACKIE M. HERRING SMITH, Evelyn
BETTY J. RABE HELEN J. BUTLER SNOW, Frank
13 22 ROBERT NAGY STEWART, Marjorie
IRIS DUDLEY
RUTH ERSKINE DIANA STEWART TELSTAD, Merton & Florence
WARING, Deloris M.
WHITNEY, Helen T.
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WANTED HALLER FOUNDATION AWARDS
FOR FOOT CARE GRANT FOR SEQUIM SENIORS
ANNUAL BENEFIT SALE The Haller Foundation has awarded a Foot Care Grant for low in-
come seniors in the Sequim Dungeness Valley. The Grant is being
Storage area or garage space,
administered by the Sequim Senior Activity Center. Low income
10' x 10' or larger, for furniture and
donated items for forthcoming seniors are invited to call the Center to set a foot care appointment.
Benefit Sale to be held in August. The foot care is provided by licensed foot care professionals. This
Notify Michael Smith, Executive free service will be offered for a limited time. To set up your foot
Director, Sequim Senior Activity care appointment, call the Senior Activity Center between 9AM and
Center, at 683-6806. 3PM, Monday thru Friday – 683-6806.
FOOTCARE
WELCOME
The Sequim Senior Activity Center offers
NEW MEMBERS
foot care services Monday through Friday
ANDERSON, JoAnne from 8am to 3pm.
ARNOLD, Rod
BARNES, Susan Sunny • Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
CLEMENCE, Doreen Rhonda Heckman, a licensed pedicurist, is available
CLAUSS, Cecelia for foot care, manicures and reflexology.
ERPELDING, Loren L.
FALLON, Frederick • Tuesdays and Thursdays, Barbara Ann Mrizek,
GANTT-FALLON, Stella a registered nurse, is available for foot care.
GOOKINS, Jean
HAAS, Sharon Please call today for an
HAWLEY, Carolyn appointment, 683-6806.
HENNIGAN, Becky
HENNIGER, Warren
HERMAN, Karen L.
HUNTER-ROW, Lyn
MACEDO, Lillian
MAHOOD, Dee
MERRILL, Wendy
MONSANT, Resty
MONSANT, Roger
MYERS, Linda
MYERS, Sarah
NICHOLS, Dale
NICHOLS, Ann Weekly housekeeping and laundry
POLIZZI, Lew
ROSE, Claudia
ROSE, Kirk
SIEGER, Margaret
SILVA, Judy
SMITH, Evelyn
SWAYNE, Jean
THALON, Sheila
VARNIER, Diane
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Diabetes and You
by Susan Sorensen, R.N. starlady@olypen.com
The close correlation between diabetes and gum
According to the
December issue of Diabetes
Forecast, there are four actions
4 Actions to
Maintain a
disease is not often discussed but is a vital link in that experts recommend to Healthy Mouth
maintaining your health. You may think “diabetes maintain a healthy mouth. They
impacts my feet, eyes, kidneys and heart; I don’t have time are: brush and floss, see your
dentist regularly, don’t smoke 1. Brush & floss
to think about my teeth too!” but poor glucose control
and select oral hygiene products 2. See your dentist
increases your chances of developing gum disease. We
have bacteria in our mouths that thrive in plaque, the carefully. Let’s look at each of regularly
sticky film of food and saliva that accumulates at the gum these. Strive to brush your teeth 3. Don’t smoke
line in your mouth. When this sticky film is not removed at least twice a day with a soft 4. Select oral hy-
daily, plaque soon hardens into calculus or tartar which bristled brush and also floss giene products
can only be removed manually by a dental hygienist. every day to remove plaque.
carefully
Plaque and calculus irritate the gum tissue, causing it to Since a toothbrush can only
become red and swollen which can promote bleeding. This clean one or two teeth at a time,
first stage of gum disease is gingivitis. Additionally, recent allow at least three minutes of gentle brushing to clean all of
studies have linked gum disease to heart disease. Bacteria your teeth and replace your toothbrush every three to four
get into the blood stream through irritated gums areas months. If you are unable to brush your teeth after a meal, at
which attach to fat deposits on blood vessel walls and least rinse your mouth with water. Regular dental cleanings
promote the formation of clots. will remove plaque and calculus before infection develops.
If you ignore gingivitis, it can advance to more Smoking increases plaque buildup in addition to
severe gum disease called periodontitis. As this compromising your blood vessels and raising your risk of
progresses, your gums begin to pull away from your teeth oral cancer. If you smoke, stop. When shopping for oral
and pockets fill with infection that can destroy the bone hygiene products, look for toothpaste with fluoride to
structure around your teeth. At this point, your teeth may prevent tooth decay. Since mouthwash contains chemicals
become loose and fall out or may need to be pulled. All of that change the normal flora in your mouth and can be very
this can occur even if you do not have diabetes but drying, it should not be used long term. No mouthwash can
someone with diabetes has additional challenges with high replace the mechanical action of brushing and flossing.
blood sugar levels that can compromise your ability to
fight off infection.
JONATHAN COLLIN, MD
Preventive Medicine
Chelation and Alternative Treatments for
Circulation Disorders
• Long Luxurious Facials
• Relaxing Therapeutic Massages Monday-Friday 9-5 911 Tyler Street, Pt. Townsend, WA 98368
Open Saturday 10-4
• Body Wraps and Treatments
Evening Appointments Available
360/385-4555 Fax 360/385-0699
• Lose Inches with our Aloe Body Wrap
• Nail Services
360-683-4363 www.drjonathancollin.com
128 West Bell St. - Sequim
• Permanent Make-up
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CELEBRATE LOVE ALL YEAR!
February was the “Love Month”, the time when people everywhere express their love
for friends, family, teachers and sweethearts. Wouldn’t it be nice if that loving spirit
lasted throughout the year?
The Sequim Guild for Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center ends the “Love
Month” with a festive BUNCO Party at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Friday, February 29th. Great
food, friends and prizes await those who attend. A donation of $10.00 per person is required. Call
Pari at 681-4091 for reservations.
March, then, brings even more opportunities to express our love for children
through Guild activities while enjoying a wonderful breakfast or lunch at The Oak
Table Restaurant! On Tuesday, March 11, 2008, the management is generously
donating all profits to the Uncompensated Care Fund of Children’s Hospital. No
need to make reservations! Just meet your friends and help finance medical
treatments for our children at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center.
Government Offers Coupons for Digital TV Converter Boxes
Owners of analog televisions now can apply for government coupons to help them pay for
special converter boxes to keep their TVs working after the switch to digital broadcasting on
February 18, 2009. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) and other aging advocates are
concerned that many seniors will lose their programming because they own older televisions.
The TV Converter Box Coupon Program allows U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40,
which can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes. Converter boxes are expected to cost between
$50 and $70 and will be available at most major electronics retail stores.
Individuals can apply for a coupon from now until March 31, 2009, while supplies last. Congress set aside $1.5
billion for the program, which will fund 33.5 million coupons. Coupon applications are available online or at a
24-hour hotline (1-888-DTV-2009).
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
GREEN HAVEN APARTMENTS
375 Fasola Road, Sequim
Great apartments for active people Rent $800 per month
* Beautiful view, gardening areas, walking First, last & damage
trails, orchards & wildlife * 12-unit bldg on deposit required to
14 acres * Secluded & only 5 minutes move in ($2400)
from Sequim * Lap dogs & cats allowed E-mail:
with pet deposit & landlord approval * sandyskitchen@msn.com
1200 sq ft units w/ 2bd/2ba Phone: 360-477-0665
* Game room & commons area * or 360-683-1924
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ACTIVITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Updated Schedule We have fun! Join Us!
For We’ll help you if you don’t know how.
Ping Pong March 11 & 25 at 1:00 after the potluck.
To accommodate the increasing numbers of B U N C O S C O R E S F O R J AN U AR Y 2 2
new players, the Center will be following this Most Wins: $3.00 each—Fran Aaron, Nelda Fraser, Marilyn
new schedule: Dorval, Barbara Lofstrom, Jeri Head
2nd Place: $3.75 each—Carol Sather, Barbara Weller
Most Bunco’s $7.50 each—Marilyn Dorval, Lillian Chapman
Mondays 2 to 4 PM 2nd Place $7.50—Verla Harwell
High Game Partners: $3.75 each—
Tuesdays 2 to 3:30 PM Lillian Chapman & Jeri Head.
There were also 7 door prizes and a Consolation Gift.
Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 AM
B U N C O S C O R E S F O R F E B R U AR Y 1 2
Activity contact is Helga du Bellier at 681-7434 Most Wins: $12.50—Nila Hanson
2nd Place: $3.00 each—Carol Ahrens, Bonnie Howland
Most Bunco’s $12.50—Nila Hanson
2nd Place $1.00 each—Carol Hunter, Bonnie Howland,
Alice Eklund, Verla Harwell, Nelda Fraser
High Game Partners: $3.00 each—
REMINDER Verla Harwell & Nila Hanson.
There were also 7 door prizes and a Consolation Gift.
MARCH 11 Potluck
Setting up starts at 11:15 AM
Eating starts at 11:45 AM WANTED
FOR
ANNUAL BENEFIT SALE
Photo slide presentation of Michael’s
trip to the Philippines. Storage area or garage space,
10' x 10' or larger, for furniture and
Bring a dish to share. It’s fun! donated items for forthcoming
Benefit Sale to be held in August.
Notify Michael Smith, Executive
Director, Sequim Senior Activity
Center, at 683-6806.
CELL PHONES NOW RAISING MONEY FOR THE
CENTER . . . Bring in all your old cell phones and
they will help the Center. Some are worth as Support Groups
much as $30 each in this program spon-
at Sequim Senior
sored by the National Council on Aging.
Activity Center
We don't need the charger, instruction
books, boxes or cords, just the phones Caregivers’ Support Group
themselves. 1st & 3rd Monday 1:15 p.m.
The collection box is in our reception area. Diabetes Support Group
1st Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
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Permit #61
A Monthly Publication March, 2008 Volume 37, Issue 3
Sequim Senior Activity Center is a registered trade name of
Sequim Senior Services, a WA Non-Profit Corporation,
Tax ID #91-1355592. LABEL
Donations are tax deductible under IRS section 501(c)3.
Sequim Senior Services
921 E. Hammond Street
P.O. Box 1827
Sequim, WA 98382
phone: (360) 683-6806
e-mail: sequimsr@olypen.com
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Find us on the Web
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BAD WEATHER CLOSURE POLICY
If the Sequim School District says NO SCHOOL or LATE START, then
the Senior Activity Center will be CLOSED for the
ENTIRE DAY. Please note that we are CLOSED even
on LATE START days as we usually must wait to get
our parking lot cleared for safety.
School District Closure In-
formation can be found on:
AM: KONP 1450, KIRO 710,
KOMO 1000, KVI 570
FM: KIRO 100.7, KUOW 94.9,
KPLZ 101.5, KMPS 1490
TV: KOMO 4, KING 5, KIRO 7,
Q13 FOX
ONLINE:
www.sequimschools.wednet.edu
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