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Volume 15 Issue 1
January 2017
Senior Moments LAKE STEVENS SENIOR CENTER 2302 Soper Hill Road (location) • PO Box 205 (mailing) Lake Stevens, WA 98258
CENTER NEWS & EVENTS
Annual Membership Drive Thank you to everyone who has already renewed their 2017 membership and to those brand new 2017 members; we appreciate your support! For everyone else, please fill out your application and mail it in, or drop it off at the Center with your annual membership payment of $20.00. The annual membership dues help us support our vibrant Center. If you didn’t receive your application, they are available at the Center. Come by and pick yours up, we would love to see you! To continue receiving membership benefits your annual dues must be received by January 30. Membership Cards: The following Membership Benefits are available for 2017 with local businesses when you present your Lake Stevens Senior Center membership card. Ace Hardware: 10% off your purchase of regular priced merchandise on the first Tuesday of each month. Games Plus: 10% off regular price of any item. (Not to be combined with any sale or discount). Greg’s Custom Fishing Rods & Tackle: 10% discount (excludes WA state fishing & hunting licenses). Jays Market: 10% off your shopping trip on Tuesdays (excludes stamps, alcohol, tobacco, money orders and lotto sales). New Country Grill: 10% off (not valid with any other specials or coupons)
425-335-0345
[email protected]
Papa’s Mexican Grill: 25% off member’s food only, not drinks. (Not valid with any other specials or coupons). AVON-Carrie Byrum: 10% discount for Senior Center members. Must order from Carrie in person, or by phone (no website orders). Call 425-359-1174.
Angel of the Winds Jan. 17 Join your friends at the Senior Center on Tuesday, January 17 for a van trip to Angel of the Winds Casino. The van will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. and leave the Casino to return at 2:00 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members, and includes $5 slot play and $5 off lunch buffet.
Book Club Jan. 24 NEW EVENT: You asked and we listened . . . Beginning January 24th the Senior Center will host a Book Club on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:003:00 p.m.. Come January 24th with your book ideas. If you do your reading on a Kindle, bring it with you. We will also have some guests from the Library here for the first meeting to get you set up with a library card if needed and to teach everyone how to check out library books on your Kindle.
Thank You Windermere! The wonderful staff at the Lake Stevens Windermere Real Estate office hosted another great holiday lunch for Lake Stevens seniors on December 9th. There was turkey and all the Continued . . .
trimmings and lots of gifts. The caroling with Miss Kitty’s kindergarten class was missed due to the snow, but fun was still had by all. Thank you to all the Windermere agents who made our day special. We appreciate you more than you know!
President’s Corner . . . We have had a successful year here at Lake Stevens Senior Center, with many accomplishments, and we are looking forward to another great year in 2017!
Santa’s Helpers Make Merry
Thank you to the many faithful volunteers that make it all possible. We couldn’t do it without you!
Members of our community made Christmas Day a special memory for Lake Stevens seniors by contributing cash and gifts for our annual Christmas party. We would like to give a special thanks to the following businesses and organizations along with several anonymous personal contributors (as of publish date):
Happy New Year!
Joyce Matthews perhaps you will be starting a new project for the new year? Come to the Center every-other -Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and work on your project with a fun group of ladies (check the calendar for exact dates). This is a great way to get help on your project, get new ideas and/or share your expertise with others and make new friends.
Ace Hardware • BECU • Big O Tires First Legacy Financial • Foster Press Games Plus • Jay's Market • Kiwanis Club Lake Stevens Automotive • Lake Stevens Fire Larsen Financial Services • Les Schwab Tire Lions Club • Rotary Club • Wells Fargo
Pinochle & Bridge: If a fun game of cards is your preferred way to socialize, join us every Monday at 12:00 p.m. for Pinochle, or every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. for Bridge. There is always coffee, snacks, friendly competition and great company to be had.
A very big THANK YOU also goes out to our party committee who made this great event happen: Chairperson Wayne Franz assisted by Wilma Daniels, Art Alessi, Joyce Bell, Barbara Franz, Jack & Peggy Pease, and Jan Tilly. Wonderful job! Fantastic party!
New Years Resolution #1: Join One of the Center’s Fun Activity Groups
Art: If your talents run more toward the artistic, come and join our Art Class and practice a variety of techniques under the guidance of an experienced teacher; Watercolor, oil, acrylic, pencil drawing, and other media. The Art Class meets every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Exercise: It's the time of year when people vow to get off the couch and get active. If you have made this commitment, then a wonderful way to stay fit is to participate in the Center’s Exercise Group. Sabrina Riggle is a skilled instructor and comes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. to share her expertise and keep our seniors healthy.
Bunco: Enjoy this dice game with a fun group on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Lunch: Of course you don’t want to miss the delicious lunch that is served every Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. Come early and socialize with our friendly group!
Hooks & Needles: Do you have a long forgotten project in your closet that needs to be finished, or 2
Center Reminders Office Hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Center is also open at other times based on scheduled events such as the Friday luncheons. Snow Days: For snow/ice closures, check the school reports. If Lake Stevens School District is closed, the Senior Center will also be closed. Volunteer Hours: VERY IMPORTANT— We appreciate all of our volunteers very much! If you are a Center volunteer, please fill out a time sheet for us each month. If you are a new volunteer, please ask in the office about procedures. Board Meetings: The Lake Stevens Senior Center Board meets the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. here at the Center. Senior Center Apparel: Center hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts are available for purchase. Check in at the office for more info. Senior Center Library: If you enjoy reading, please take some time to come by and check out our library. We have something for everyone; books and magazines, fiction and non-fiction, everything from romance and thrillers to history and self-help books.
OTHER NEWS & EVENTS
Keep a 3-foot “safe zone” around all heaters and fireplaces.
Have your heating system tuned up each year.
Choose holiday decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
Don’t try to thaw pipes or spigots with heat guns or blow torches. Heat can build up inside the walls and start a fire.
Use caution when driving in cold temperatures or adverse weather conditions.
Keep a winter emergency kit in your car that includes a blanket, gloves, shovel, etc. See wsdot.wa.gov for a detailed list.
Use decorative lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
Keep lit candles away from anything that can burn and make sure they are in sturdy, fireproof holders. Blow out candles when you leave a room. Consider flameless candles.
Make sure Christmas trees, real or artificial, are at least three feet from heat sources.
Add water to real Christmas trees daily. Dispose of trees after Christmas or when dry. Dried out trees are fire dangers and should not be left in or near your house.
Never use the stove, oven or BBQ as a source of heat. BBQs should never be used inside the home as it will cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home according to manufacturer’s instructions and know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home and test them monthly.
Practice your fire escape plan.
Be Safe This Winter Season! During the holiday season, families are warming their homes for comfort and applying their finishing touches to their holiday decorations. Don’t let the busyness of the season take away from important safety precautions that should be taken each winter. Increased amounts of cooking, decorating, and harsh winter weather all contribute to an increased risk of hazards which is often overlooked during this time of year. Lake Stevens Fire offers the following safety tips to help keep you and your family safe throughout the season: 3
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Support Our Business Members
Foster Press Donna Foster • 425-334-9317 www.fosterpress.com
These local businesses support our Senior Center as business members. Please make an effort to support their businesses and be sure to thank them for their support while you are there.
Offset & digital printing, screen printing, copies, banners, trophies, awards & much more
Games Plus
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Don & Holly Forbis • 425-377-2850 1805 Main Street, Lake Stevens
1st Reverse Mortgage USA
Board Games, Puzzles, Card Games, Comics & More Stop in and ask about weekly game events
A division of Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc.
425-438-1829 • John Harding, NMLS #118270 Email:
[email protected]
Gencare ~ Village at Granite Falls
Specializing in reverse mortgages for seniors
Robbie Liechty • 360-691-1777 www.thevillageatgranitefalls.com 3202 N Alder Avenue, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Ashley Pointe Loretta Kreeger • 425-397-7500 www.ashley-pointe.com
Enjoy your retirement nestled among the natural, forest setting of the foothills, just minutes from Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens' premier Senior Living Community “Small enough to care a little more”
Heritage Bank
The Assurance Group
Staci Lindstrand • 425-312-0000 629 SR 9 NE., Lake Stevens
Diane Renando • 425-446-9620
[email protected]
A full-service community bank, offering a complete array of business and personal banking tools
Providing seniors with solutions for the challenges they face in their daily lives
Humana
Avon • Carrie Byrum
Susan Hanson • 425-330-0646
[email protected] PO Box 244, Snohomish, WA 98291
425-359-1174 •
[email protected] Great products at an affordable price. Skin care, jewelry and more. Offering 10% discount for Senior Center members.
Bell Properties
Medicare Insurance: Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug and Supplement Insurance Plans, plus more
Joyce Bell, owner • 425-334-0441 www.bellproperties.net
Jay’s Market Keith & Corie Perry • 425-334-1256 1809 Main Street, Lake Stevens
Residential real estate sales and property management
Dedicated Care Solutions
Your friendly, hometown grocery store, plus much more. Serving Lake Stevens for over 30 years
Greg Cranford • 425-737-3865 www.dedicatedcaresolutions.com
Lake Stevens Ankle & Foot Clinic
Elder care advisor offering FREE resources and referrals for all senior needs
425-397-7401 515 SR 9 NE, Suite 103 • Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Demeroutis Insurance Agency
We are dedicated to providing exceptional and efficient, family friendly service for all of your foot and ankle needs.
Bill Demeroutis • 425-259-0635
[email protected] • www.Allstate.com/BillD Family owned & operated Allstate Agency
Lamb of God Lutheran Church
Edward Jones
425-377-2173 3923 103rd Ave. SE, Lake Stevens www.lambofgod-lakestevens.org
Edward Jones is an investment firm that believes your financial goals deserve a face to face conversation
A vibrant and growing congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Sunday Service 10:15am
Sterling Gurney, CRPC®, AAMS®, Financial Advisor 360-563-1042 •
[email protected]
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Larsen Financial Services
Lake Stevens Fire wishes you a safe and enjoyable holiday season. For additional winter safety tips, visit our Facebook page @LakeStevensFire or our website at www.lsfire.org.
Doug Warren • 425-335-4600
[email protected] • www.larsenfinancial.net Doug is a NY Life agent, working with individuals and families with their investment and insurance needs.
Medicare Questions?
Senior Assistance Resources
call Greg Larsen • 425-512-9666
First Legacy Financial: Offering Medicare Supplemental & Medicare Advantage Plans
Below is some contact information for programs that can be helpful for Seniors . . .
Opus Bank
Senior Services of Snohomish County: Connecting older adults to services. To consult with a specialist about local resources and receive individualized assistance, call Senior Information and Assistance at 425.513.1900 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. More info at www.seniorservices.org.
Maxx Mogollon • 425-334-8880
[email protected] 8915 Market Place (Inside Haggens)
Built and designed to honor the life’s work of our clients; providing excellent customer service
Papas Mexican Grill
425-903-4069 9302 N. Davies Road, Lake Stevens www.papasmexicangrill.com
Senior Services of Snohomish County Minor Home Repair Program: 425.265.2222.
California Style Mexican Grill offer daily specials and salsa bar made fresh daily
Meals on Wheels: 425.347.1229.
Rehabber Extraordinaire
Kim Daughtry • 425-397-8555 www.rehabberconstruction.com
Washington State Basic Food Program: 425.347.1229.
Remember When Antique Mall
Dedicated Care Solutions - Elder care advisor offering FREE resources and referrals for all senior needs: Call Greg at 425.737.3865; www.dedicatedcaresolutions.com.
Antiques & Collectibles Buying single pieces and estates
SHIBA - Provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices: 425-290-1276.
Providing extraordinary contractor and handyman services, on-time and on budget
Lori Warren • 360-568-0757 908 1st Street, Snohomish
[email protected]
Steve's Lake Stevens Barber
Property Tax Exemption and Property Tax Deferrals for Seniors & Disabled: Snohomish County Assessors Office: 425.388.3540.
Steve Iblings • 425-334-3304 lakestevensbarbershop.com 9433 4th ST NE Suite 103, Lake Stevens, WA
Men’s and boy’s haircuts and beard trims, from modern to classic hairstyles, straight razor beard and neck shaves.
Senior Services Nutrition Program: 425.347.1229,
[email protected].
Walgreens
Tracy Ellis, Manager • 425-334-1523 718 91st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens
Senior Services Dial-A-Ride Transportation: 425.347.5912,
[email protected].
Williams Real Estate Brokers
Senior Services Of Snohomish County Transportation Assistance Program (TAP): 425.423.8517,
[email protected].
Residential & commercial real estate sales & development
Lake Stevens Family Center: 425-397-4733; lakestevensfamilycenter.org.
A full-service, friendly pharmacy with the added convenience of a drive-thru
Juanita Williams • 425-334-1600 www.williamsbrokers.com
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Classified Ads
RENT THE SENIOR CENTER
Do you have an item you’d like to sell or give away, or a service you would like to advertise? You can put a 5-line ad in the senior newsletter for only $5.00.
It’s the perfect venue for meetings, parties, reunions, and church services for up to 100 people! The spacious, commercial kitchen will fulfill all your food preparation needs. Lake Stevens Senior Center is available to rent for meetings, parties, reunions, etc., mornings before 9 a.m., evenings after 4 p.m. and weekends. Basic rates are:
Contact the Center office at (425-335-0345) to include your listing in the next edition of our newsletter.
$50 per hour for the first 4 hours ($100
minimum) $25 per hour after 4 hours $50-$75 per event for use of commercial
kitchen
To schedule or for more details, call Donna at 425-335-0345.
“As the year comes to a close, it is a time for reflection – a time to release old thoughts and beliefs and forgive old hurts. Whatever has happened in the past year, the New Year brings fresh beginnings. Exciting new experiences and relationships await. Let us be thankful for the blessings of the past and the promise of the future.”
Senior Center Board Officers: Joyce Matthews, President Cheryl Jones, Vice President Art Alessi, Secretary
~ Peggy Toney Horton
Loren Hole, Treasurer
Happy New Year!
Board Members: Joyce Bell
Ruth Bramall
Ann Buckner
Lin Henderson
Amelia Mimura
Ethel Morgan
Jack Pease
Gary Wolfe
Office Staff: Donna Foster (Mornings)
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Betty Andrew (Afternoons)
Calendar of Events January 2017 Sun 1
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LIMITED OFFICE HOURS 11:00-3:00
9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am: LUNCH
9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am: LUNCH
10 am-12:30 pm: Hooks & Needles
1 pm: Art Class
10 am: Zumba Gold 1 pm: BINGO
1-6 pm: Private Rental
1 pm: Hand & Foot Card Game
12 pm: Bridge
9:30 am: Ukulele 10:30 am: Hula 12 pm: Pinochle
10 am-12 pm: Computer Classes
1 pm: Memoirs & More
12 pm: Zumba Gold
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10 am: BOARD
9-10 am - Exercise
11:30 am: LUNCH
9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am: LUNCH
12 pm: Pinochle
10 am: Bingo Committee Meeting
1 pm: Art Class
10 am: Zumba Gold 1 pm: BINGO
10 am-6 pm: Private Rental
1-3 pm: BUNCO
1 pm: Hand & Foot Card Game
12 pm: Bridge
5 pm: Rental set-up
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9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am: LUNCH
9-10 am: Exercise
12 pm: Zumba Gold
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16 MLK Jr. Day
10 am-4 pm: Private 9:30 am: Ukulele Rental 10:30 am: Hula
9:30am-2 pm: Angel 1 pm: Art Class of the Winds Trip 12 pm: Pinochle 1 pm: Hand & Foot 10 am-12 pm: Card Game 12 pm: Zumba Gold Computer Classes 10 am-12:30 pm: Hooks & Needles
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1 pm: Memoirs & More
1 pm: BINGO
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9:30 am: Ukulele
9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am: LUNCH
9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am - LUNCH
10:30 am: Hula
10 am-12 pm: Computer Classes
1 pm: Art Class
10 am: Zumba Gold 1 pm - BINGO
1 pm: Hand & Foot Card Game
12 pm: Bridge
12 pm: Zumba Gold
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10:45-11:30 am: Blood Pressure 10 am: Zumba Gold Check 12 pm: Bridge 11:30 am: LUNCH
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12 pm: Pinochle
NEW
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1-3 pm - Book Club 5-8 pm: Relay for Life Kick-off Meeting
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2 (Feb)
3 (Feb)
4 (Feb)
9:30 am: Ukulele
9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am: LUNCH
9-10 am: Exercise
11:30 am - LUNCH
10:30 am: Hula
10 am-12 pm: Computer Classes
1 pm: Art Class
10 am - Zumba Gold 1 pm - BINGO
11 am-6 pm: Private Rental
1 pm: Hand & Foot Card Game
12 pm - Bridge
12 pm: Pinochle
10 am-1 pm: Foot 12 pm: Zumba Gold Care (Julie) 10 am-12:30 pm: Hooks & Needles
1 pm: Memoirs & More
Check out the calendar on our website for updates throughout the month.
425.335.0345 • www.LakeStevensSeniorCenter.com “Begin by always expecting good things to happen.” ~Tom Hopkins 7
PRSRT STD NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID LAKE STEVENS WA PERMIT #44
Lake Stevens Senior Center PO Box 205 Lake Stevens WA 98258 Seniors Soar Like Eagles
REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE Day of Month Day of Week
Activity
Time
Ukulele & Hula Classes
most
Mondays
9:30-11:30am
Pinochle
every
Monday
12pm-3pm
Zumba
every
Monday
12pm-1pm
Exercise
every
Tuesday & Thursday
9am-10am
every
Tuesday (by appt.)
10am-1pm
every 4th
Tuesday
1pm-3pm
Bunco
every 2nd
Tuesday
1pm-3pm
Hooks & Needles
every other
Tuesday
10am-12:30pm
Lunch
every
Wednesday & Friday
11:30am
Computer Classes
every
Wednesday (by appt.) 1pm-4pm
Art
every
Wednesday
1pm-3pm
Zumba
Every
Thursday
10am-11am
Bridge
every
Thursday
12pm
Memoirs & More
1st & 3rd
Thursday
1pm-2pm
Bingo
every
Friday
1:30pm
Computer Classes W E N Book Club
On the Web . . . Get the most up-to-date calendar, newsletter and activity information at: www.LakeStevensSeniorCenter.com 8
