RSVP June NEWSLETTER
RSVP Literacy Program distributes books to area schools!
RSVP distributed books to area schools where our volunteers serve in the classrooms as part of our Grant through the Literacy Program. The total retail value of the books that were distributed in May came to a total of $23,299.68!! What a great service RSVP gives to the schools that accept our volunteer services in their classrooms! Aside from that our volunteers truly appreciate the opportunity to work with area schools and students. Thank you to the five participating schools for allowing our volunteers this opportunity during the 20082009 school year. We look forward to working with you again in the fall! HAPPY READING!
In Memory of RSVP Members:
Connie Cox 2,512 ½ Volunteer Hours 11 Years of Service Delores Hickenbottom 1441 ½ Volunteer Hours 2 Years of Service
Sympathy to the following RSVP Members on the loss of a loved one: Doris Kramer Vicki MacIntosh Betty Thalken Kathy Jacobson Please consider a memorial to RSVP in your loved ones name.
If you have lost a loved one and it is not mentioned in this newsletter, it is because we were unaware. Please accept
Thank you so much for the books! The kids and the teachers are extremely excited and grateful for your generous gift! These books will definitely encourage reading throughout the summer. I look forward to working with you and RSVP in the future! Tom Coviello Principal, Cody Elementary
My students were so excited about their books! Thank you!! Mary Dymond Lincoln Elementary, 1st Grade
Thank you for helping us to reach our summer reading goals! It will be neat for students to have a new book to read for the summer! Students were so tickled when they came in and saw four cool books on their desks! Again, thanks for providing this gracious gift for my students! Miss Green
Thank you so much for the awesome books!! Susan Furrow Buffalo Elementary, 3rd Grade To Our Friends at RSVP! Thank you for the great books! Mrs. Wheeler’s Class McDonald Elementary, 3rd Grade
I would like to say thank you to Mrs. McHarness for letting my class read to you. I wonder why people do not pay you for all the hard work you do. Thank you for the books you gave to us! I love them! A Student from Mrs. Johnson’s 2nd Grade Class-Lincoln Elementary
Thank you so much .....the kids loved, I should say, absolutely were thrilled with the books. We read Lucy on the Loose the last two days of school! They loved it!! It was a joy to have such a dedicated and dependable volunteer as Mrs. Swedberg was this year. Thank you for this great program! Thank you! Carmen Rickett Buffalo Elementary, 2nd Grade
Thank you so, so, so much for the wonderful books! We figured each child received over $40 worth of books. They are so proud of them and I saw every child with their nose in a book today! Mary Thompson Cody Elementary, 1st Grade
Thank you guys so much for the books! Susan Wesslund Buffalo Elementary, 1st Grade
Volunteers…Your Community Is Calling!!
RSVP offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the community. Review the current needs and opportunities in our area, consider a new challenge! Call RSVP at 535-6777 if interested.
Adult Basic Education-tutoring students who are studying for their GED. Baseball & Softball games- The summer games have begun. Please call RSVP if interested in helping with Boys Baseball or Girls Softball games. Calling all Quilters!!! Flying Needles Quilt Group is looking for quilters. The quilting group meets from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Wednesday at the Sr. Center! If you volunteer 240 quilting hours you receive free quilting on one quilt top! Call RSVP for more information or just come join us any Wednesday. Golden Spike-Volunteers are needed to be greeters, tour guides, ticket takers and in the gift shop. Volunteers must be comfortable handling money. The Spike is also offering a paid position with 15 hours a week. Your duties would be maintaining the gift shop and ticket booth. Kids Fun FestThe North Platte Rec Center is in need of volunteers to count the number of children who enter the Pavilion and hand out bags to those children. The event is on June 16th at the Wild West Pavilion. Lincoln Connection-Volunteers are needed to assist with the finishing work in the shelter. Opportunities include dry walling, trim work, painting and more! Call Ron at 5394895. NEBRASKAland Days ActivitiesWhite Glove Quilt Show Frontier Review RSVP Quilt Raffle Booth And much, much more! Call the office if you are interested in helping with NebraskaLand Days. North Platte Area Children’s Museum- is looking for volunteers to staff the front desk, collect admission and perform light secretarial duties. Times are available from 9:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. North Platte Senior Center• Kitchen help. • Bingo help. • Meals on Wheels NP Rotary Club-A new Rotary Club is forming in North Platte and is looking for volunteers to provide childcare during their meetings. The volunteers would be needed on Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Children’s Museum. RailFestIs looking for volunteers interested in helping for Rail Fest 2009. If you are interested in helping please call the Convention & Visitors Bureau Office at 532-4729 or RSVP. RSVP Quilt Raffle- Call RSVP if you are interested in helping with our annual Quilt Raffle at Alco or Gary’s Super Food. Thrift Connection-needs sorters & cashiers.
Creativity Unlimited Arts Council Tile Painting
Tile sessions for June will be Tuesday afternoons 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Platte River Mall in the room south of Bath and Body Works. Construction of the obelisks at Memorial Park, Cody Park, the North East corner of the Lincoln County Court House, Centennial Park and Iron Horse Park has begun. Less than 400 tiles are still available to paint. We welcome one and all to be involved.
Thank You’s
RSVP Staff, It was so thoughtful of you to remember me with a card of behalf of my eightysixth birthday. Pat Devino
To the RSVP Volunteers: We want to thank you for your help during the Merrymakers “Senior Prom”. You made such an impact during the event and we greatly thank you for helping to set up, serve drinks/cookies, dance with others and to clean up. You all are very kind and generous. Cindy Copich & Shannon Perry
RSVP Staff, You girls all do such a great job and I really appreciate you. Thank you very much for the Hamburger bash. It was great and enjoyed by all. Bonnie Roe
Pfizer MAINTAIN program:
"Medicines Access for Those Who are in Need" Pfizer may be able to help if you:
• Are taking a Pfizer medicine • Have recently become unemployed • Have no prescription coverage • Are experiencing financial hardship There is a new program called Pfizer MAINTAIN™ that may be able to help.
It’s easy to know if you, or a loved one, are eligible: 1. Have you become unemployed since January 1, 2009? 2. Were you taking a Pfizer medicine for at least 3 months prior to unemployment and enrolling in the program? 3. Do you lack prescription drug coverage? 4. Are you experiencing financial hardship?
The application process is easy and straightforward:
Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Get the application immediately by calling 866-706-2400, or visit www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com after June 1st to download a copy. Complete the easy, one-page application and mail it to Pfizer MAINTAIN. Pfizer will process your application within 2-3 weeks. If your application is approved, your medicine will be sent directly to your home for up to one year or until you become re-insured (whichever comes first).
The program, which applies regardless of prior family income, will be open for enrollment through December 31, 2009 and applies to eligible Americans who have become unemployed since January 1, 2009. It is designed to help recently unemployed Americans and their families who are uninsured and who are taking Pfizer medicines to continue treatment for free for up to one year or until they become re-insured (whichever comes first). More than 70 Pfizer primary care medicines are available through the program. For those who do not qualify for Pfizer MAINTAIN, there may still be help available through Pfizer Helpful Answers®, a family of patient assistance programs for the uninsured and underinsured who need help getting Pfizer medicines. To find a program that may be able to help, call 866-706-2400 or visit www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com.
Oatmeal Containers
KNP/LCB no longer needs oatmeal containers. Thank you so much for bringing them in however we no longer have a need for them.
Congratulations
The winner of the free lunch for March 2009 was Nick Muhlenkamp. Nick won a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
New Member!
Twila Conell
Golden Games 2009
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
North Platte Rec. Center-1300 S. McDonald
Registration: 9:00-10:00 a.m.~~Coffee & Rolls
Provided by West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
Opening Ceremony: 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Mistress of Ceremony: Berva Arensdorf Golden Senior Award Winner: Lloyd Speicher
Entertainment: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
“The Golden Classics”
A.M. Games: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Live KNOP-Newsmakers: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lunch : 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
$3.25 Suggested Donation-Beverages sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Entertainment: 12:30-1:00 p.m.
“The Frontier Revue”
P.M. Games: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Entertainment: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
“The Golden Classics”
Afternoon Cake & Ice Cream Social: 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by NebraskaLand National Bank & First National Bank
Closing Ceremony & Prize Drawings: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Activities & Games Steer Roping, Mini Golf, Bowling, Cake Walk (sponsored by GPRMC), Croquet Billiards, Dancing, Bingo, Cow Chip Toss, Speed Stacking, Casino Style Black Jack, Open Swimming/Hot Tub, Wheel of Fortune, Sarsaparilla Saloon (sponsored by Tier One Bank).
Grand prize = $50 Chamber Bucks
Hosted by the Golden Games Committee: Mary Barnum, Centennial Park Retirement Village; Kathy Brown, Linden Court/Linden Estates; Lance Carlson, NEBRASKAland Days; Danielle Nichols, NebraskaLand National Bank; Berva Arensdorf, North Platte Community College; Marilee Hyde, City of North Platte Recreation Department; Shawna Tatman, North Platte Senior Center; Dana Songster, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program; Flo & Gordon Gadway, RSVP Volunteers and Rhonda Godbey, West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging.
Prairie Land Foods Program
Contact Community Partnership of Mid Nebraska at 532-3250.
You MUST purchase a PRAIRIE PACK before purchasing any other package. The final sign up date for a Prairie Land Foods package is Monday, June 15h. The delivery date is Saturday, June 27th at the D&N Event Center from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
JUNE PRAIRIE PACK
20 oz. BBQ Pulled Pork 1 lb. Old Carolina Bacon 1.75 lbs. Tray Pak Chicken 12 oz. Deli Sliced Turkey Breast 2 more Meat Items, to be announced later. Plus 6-8 different Fresh Fruits & Vegetables. Cost is $24.00 plus 2 hours of volunteer service. For changes, please visit the website. You may also purchase your prairie packs at this website.
Special #1 ~ “St. Louis Ribs Special”
2 Slabs Extra Tender Farmland St. Louis Style Spare Ribs (Uncooked Slabs / 3.25 lb each) $21.00 plus 1 volunteer hour.
Special #2 ~ “4th of July Griller”
Two-6 oz. Sirloin Steak Filets Two-1 lb. Pork Ribs Four-4 oz. Ground Beef Patties 1 lb. Individually Quick Frozen Chicken Breast Filets Four-4 oz. Boneless Pork Chops $19.00 plus 1 volunteer hour.
www.prairielandfood.com
Meat Only= meat from Prairie Pack. $13.00 plus 1 hour. Veggie Only= non-meat items from Prairie Pack. $11.00 plus 1 hour
Special #3 ~ “The Big Jimmy”
Twelve-6.25 oz. Jimmy Dean Smoked Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches. Individually Wrapped. $14.00 plus 1 volunteer hour.
Also available is the Commodities Supplemental Food Program. You must be 60 years or older & meet income guidelines. You can sign up at the clinic-just bring a driver’s license, or social security card and proof of income! The next clinic is scheduled for July 22nd at the First Christian Church, 220 North Vine, from 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Call 532-3250 for more information.
North Platte Senior Center Special Events
Bingo for Fun-June 11th & 23rd at 1:00 in the Dining Room. Public Bingo-Saturdays from 5:00-10:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. AARP Coffee, Donuts and Health Care Reform-Monday June 8th. The session is open to the public and will be held from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at in the Dining Room. AARP will discuss AARP’s health reform priorities for Americans age 50 plus and give participants a chance to share their perspectives and ideas about what needs to be done. No RSVP needed. All other activities & events are listed on the Calendar.
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June 2009
Lunch is served Monday – Friday at 12:00 noon Milk and bread are served with each meal. Coffee and ice tea are also available. Suggested Donation ~ 60 and Over $3.25, under 60 $4.25 The menu the first week of July is subject to change at the Kitchen’s discretion.
1 Cheese Omelet Sausage Patty Hash Browns Tomatoes w/ Zucchini Pear Halves Danish 2 Salisbury Steak Mashed potatoes w/Gravy Green Beans Mandarin Oranges w/ Grapefruit Cookie Bar 3 Pork Chop Au-Gratin Potatoes Corn Apricots Lemon Cake 4 Hot Turkey Sandwich Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Sliced Beets Apple Juice Peach Cobbler 5 Hoakie Fish Macaroni & Cheese Peas Coleslaw Pineapple Chunks
11:00 Caregivers Support 1:00 Train Dominos 1:00 Merry Widows Cards 8 Lasagna Corn Lettuce Salad Plums Garlic Bread
10:00 Strength Class 11:15 Music by Bob Mandeville 1:00 Cribbage 9 Creamed Chicken over Biscuit Mashed Potatoes Baby Carrots Cheese Cubes & Crackers Peach Halves
9:00 RSVP Quilters 5:00 21 Dance Club 7:00 Duplicate Bridge Club 10 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Brussel Sprouts Sliced Pears
10:00 Strength Class 1:00 Bingo for Fun 6:30 Tops Meeting 11 Ham Scalloped Potatoes Wax Beans Cucumber Salad Apple Crisp
10:00 Coffee & Rolls 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Bridge Club
6:00 Open Card Party, eat 6:30
7:30 Goodtime Dancers 12 Oven Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Spring Blend Veggies Melon Cup Bread Pudding 10:00 Coffee & Rolls 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Bridge Club 1:00 Friendship Club 1:00 UTU Card Club
6:00 Open Card Party, eat 6:30
11:00 Caregivers Support 1:00 Train Dominos 6:00 A.A.R.P. Meeting & Covered Dish 15 Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots Cottage Cheese Peach Slices
10:00 Strength Class 11:15 Music James Gang 1:00 Cribbage 16 Polish Sausage Parsley Buttered Potatoes Hominy Stewed Tomatoes Cherry Cobbler
9:00 RSVP Quilters 5:00 21 Dance Club 7:00 Duplicate Bridge Club 17 Breaded Chicken O’Brien Potatoes Peas w/ Onions Raspberry Applesauce Graham Crackers
10:00 Strength Class 1:10-2:30 Foot Care $10 6:30 Tops Meeting 18 Golden Games BBQ Beef Sandwich Baked Beans Cole Slaw Banana
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Father’s Day Pot Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy German Blend Veggies Quartered Fruit Brownie Sundae
11:00 Caregivers Support 1:00 Train Dominos 1:00 Grasshoppers Cards 22 Beef Tips over Rice Diced Beets Three Bean Salad Apple Rings
10:00 Strength Class 11:15 Music Judy Block 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 P.A.C. Meeting 2:00 Bingo Com. Meeting 23 Country Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Corn Grape Juice Cookie Bar
9:00 RSVP Quilters
11:00 Singing Sheriff
1:30 Men’s Pool Tournament 5:00 21 Dance Club 7:00 Duplicate Bridge Club 24 Lemon Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Carrots Kidney Bean Salad Peach Crisp 10:00 Strength Class 6:00 Altrusa Club 6:30 Tops Meeting 25 Potato Bar Chili Broccoli w/ Cheese Macaroni Salad Pineapple Chunks
10:00 Coffee & Rolls 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Bridge Club
6:00 Open Card Party, eat 6:30
7:30 Goodtime Dancers 26 BIRTHDAY DINNER Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Asparagus Tropical Fruit Cake & Ice Cream Dinner Roll 10:00 Coffee & Rolls 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 UTU Card Club 1:00 Bridge Club
6:00 Open Card Party, eat 6:30
11:00 Caregivers Support 1:00 Train Dominos 1:00 Merry Widows Cards 29 BBQ Ribs Sandwich Potato Wedges Chuckwagon Corn Pear Slices Pistachio Salad
10:00 Strength Class 11:15 Music-James Gang 1:00 Bingo for Fun 1:00 Cribbage 30 Salmon Loaf Creamed Potatoes Green Beans Carrot Slices Salad Apple Cobbler 10:00 Strength Class 11:15 Music by Bob Mandeville 1:00 Cribbage
9:00 RSVP Quilters 5:00 21 Dance Club 7:00 Duplicate Bridge Club 1 Chicken Strips O’Brien Potatoes Peas Apricots Chocolate Cake
10:00 Strength Class 1:10-2:30 Foot Care $10 1:00 We All Cards 6:30 Tops Meeting 2 Ham Sweet Potatoes Wax beans Rotini Salad Plums
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11:00 Caregivers Support 1:00 Train Dominos 1:00 Merry Widows Cards
9:00 RSVP Quilters 5:00 21 Dance Club 7:00 Duplicate Bridge Club
10:00 Strength Class 6:30 Tops Meeting
June 2009
VOLUNTEER HOURS SHEET
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You MUST have your hours sheet signed to receive mileage reimbursement!!! Please Check One
Total Hours for the Month________ Total Miles (Verification Required)________ x .55 =________ Bus Fee________
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Newsletter: The newsletter will be available to pick up beginning the afternoon of June 29th through noon of July 3rd. Quilt Tickets Quilt ticket sales are wrapping up. If you would like to help in June, please give us a call. We will also be needing volunteers the week of NEBRASKAland Days to help with the RSVP Quilt Raffle and the Nebraska State Quilt Raffle. The drawing will be held on Monday June 22nd for the RSVP Quilt. You will be notified by phone if you are the winner. THANK YOU! New Voice in the Office! There will be a new face in the office beginning in June. Emily will be joining us for the summer to help in the office while Dana is away on Maternity leave. Please take time to stop in and welcome Emily to the RSVP Group. Canning Jars Needed-If you have any extra canning jars please bring them to the RSVP office and ask for Tracy.
RSVP News
“Saturday Bus”
The North Platte Public Transit would like to help you stay active even on the weekend. The “Saturday Bus” will pick you up right at your door and take you to your destination. Public Transit is for citizens of all ages. Saturday is a great day to go to the movies, shop, dine out, or enjoy a number of activities. Cost is $1.50/ride. To schedule a ride, call the dispatcher at 532-1370 during the week or Saturdays call the driver at 539-0946. Hours for the “Saturday Bus” are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you would like more information, please call Marilee Hyde at 535-6772 or the Dispatcher at 532-1370.