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City of Spokane
Parks & Recreation Department
TITLE: HILLYARD SENIOR CENTER NEWS
ISSUE DATE: SEPT 2014
FREQUENCY: PUBLISHED MONTHLY
ORGANIZATION: HILLYARD SENIOR CENTER
ISSUE NO. 09-14


Jerry Unruh
Director

Sarah Tinkle
Activity Coordinator

Mary Sullivan
Administrative Assistant

Sandi White
Program Assistant

June Meyer
Bookkeeper

Mary Sullivan
Senior Nutrition


Darline Divine
President

Bill Brewer
Vice Presidnet

Maggie Haverfield
Sec./ Treasurer

Bill Brewer
Lilie Brucick
Stella DeWood
Darline Divine
Kathy Fisher
Kathleen Govett
Marguerite Haverfield
Dorothy Hutchisson
Warren Lamson
Sally Lorraine
Lola Mackin
June Meyer
Lorna Spangle
Marlene Whitney
A Message
From The Director


Greetings!

Summer has come and gone and its time for another fall season! I
hope that all of you who attended our annual Picnic in the Park on
August 13th had a wonderful time! Special thanks to the Croskreys
Family who provided our entertainment for the afternoon! Also, we
held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Monday evening
August 18th with the Volunteer of the Year Award being awarded to
Lorna Spangle and Lifetime award to Maggie Haverfield!
Congratulations to both of these deserving ladies! This month its our
Fabulous 50s Birthday Party on Sept. 17th, and we are once again
offering our Karaoke Day on Wednesday, September 10th. I hope
that youll come down to the center and enjoy these great events!
Plus. dont forget that our annual Halloween Masquerade Party is
just around the corner so start looking for that great costume for this
years party!
Have a Great Month of September!
Jerry








2nd Place The Hot Shots
3rd Place The Brady Bunch
1st Place TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Great Balls of Fire
Linda Demaio, Rosemary Levine, Ronna Doulas


Office Hours: 8:30AM - 3:30PM M-F
4th Place The Wicket Angels
From the Activity Desk:

Is it possible that we will meet the first day of Fall this month? It is
hard to say goodbye to Summer, but fortunately at the Hillyard Sen-
ior Center we have lots of activities and day trips to look forward to
this Fall! Youll notice some of your annual favorite day trips sched-
uled in September. Our birthday parties start up again, and this
month our theme will be The Fabulous Fifties! Dress the part and
youll feel like youve gone back in time for a day. Well have ham-
burger and french fries for lunch followed by a yummy milkshake. Our entertainment
will be extra special, playing your favorite 50s hits. Karaoke is on for September 10
th

come and enjoy the great performers we have, or plan on being one of them. I want you
to notice were offering a new activity in September, Canasta, Hand and Foot! Canasta is
a game of the Rummy family, it was the most popular American game in the early 1950s.
There will be volunteers available if youd like to learn how to play the game, or games
going if you already know how the game is played. Canasta will take place on Wednes-
days from 9:30am to 12:00pm in th Craft Room. Sarah !
Tales & Tributes

Thanks so much for your
generous contributions this month.
The following members donated
coffee, tuna, napkins, or other
supplies: Teddie Gamble, Woody
Charlton, Tess Alderman, Mary
Anderson, Jeanette Rodin, Mary
Thorne, Sybil Nuckolls, Ken
Bareither, Gene Morse, Kay McKay,
Harold Hubbard, Elfreide Bruce,
Lydia Henry Walpole, JoAnne
Smith, Ginny Butt, Phyllis LaBelle,
Mary Alice Marquis, Shirley West,
Darlene Humphrey, Maggie Vega,
Cindy Washington, Zelma Tobeck,
Harold Hubbard, Betty Hill, Carol
Davis, Nancy Welker, and
anonymous donors.

We also appreciate all those
who made cash donations,
memorials, and senior pledges this
month: Jan Thread, Kay McKay, Al
& Chris Wilson, Gene Morse,
Maggie Haverfield, Nina Elo, and
anonymous donors.


We send our sincere
sympathy to Tom and Helen Bonser,
who recently lost their son. We miss
our members who have been unable
to attend the Center due to illness or
surgery, including Phyllis Bray,
Midge Miller, Kathy Fisher, Mary
Anderson, Ada Davis, and Dorothy
Jilbert and Anna Marie Robbins.

Note: Please let us know when
someone has passed away or has
been ill so that we may send a
card. Thank you!
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Non - Discrimination
Statement

The Hillyard Senior Center
does not discriminate on the
basis of age, sex, race, color,
creed, national origin or
disability.

Wednesday, Sept 17
Fabulous 50s Party!
Hamburgers with cheese,
let, tom
Steak fries
Cold slaw
Milk shakes
Cake

Thursday, Sept 18
Pork roast w/gravy
Potato
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Creamy dill tuna salad


Friday, Sept 19
Macaroni & cheese
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Chicken fajita

Monday, Sept 22
Spanish rice casserole
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Chef salad

Tuesday, Sept 23
Stuffed salmon w/dill sauce
Hashbrowns
Steamed vegetables
Fruit;
Roll
_OR_
Turkey Swiss wrap

Wednesday, Sept 24
Chicken chaussuer
with wide noodles
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
French dip sandwich
Monday, Sept 1
CLOSED
FOR
LABOR
DAY


Tuesday, Sept 2
Butter beans with ham
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Taco salad


Wednesday, Sept 3
Braised beef tips
Pasta
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Tuna salad sand/veg beef soup

Thursday, Sept 4
Barbecue chicken
Potatoes
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Meatloaf sandwich

Friday, Sept 5
Cheeseburger casserole
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Cottage cheese plate

Monday, Sept 8
Swiss steak with tomatoes
Potatoes
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Chicken sand/Tom basil soup

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Silver Caf, the Senior Nutrition Program of Spokane County and Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, is funded by
the Federal Older American Act & Senior Citizen Services of Eastern Washington. Milk or Buttermilk are served with meals. Call
482-0803 by 12:00 noon the day before you plan to eat, so we can order your meal. Cancel as soon as possible, so someone else
may have your meal. Suggested donation $3.50. Please sign in when you arrive for the meal. ***Ask us about frozen meals for the
weekend and liquid meals for those needing extra nutrition.***
Tuesday, Sept 9
Chicken cacciatore parm.
with peppers & mushrooms
Penne pasta
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Cobb salad


Wednesday, Sept 10
Karaoke Day!
Baked ham w/pineapple
Potato; Fruit; Roll
Steamed vegetables
_OR_
Beef stew

Thursday, Sept 11
Turkey divan
Buttered noodles
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Sloppy Joe on a bun

Friday, Sept 12
Marinated beef & vegetables
Rice pilaf
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Chicken nuggets/w sauce

Monday, Sept 15
Beef stroganoff w/pasta
Beets
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Fishwich

Tuesday, Sept 16
Meat loaf w/gravy
Mashed potatoes
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Egg salad sand/chick noodle soup

Thursday, Sept 25
Lasagna
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Bean soup/ham sandwich


Friday, Sept 26
Lentil & sausage casserole
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Chicken breast sandwich


Monday, Sept 29
Cheese ravioli
Steamed vegetables
Fruit
Roll
_OR_
Chicken salad wrap

Tuesday, Sept 30
Chicken cutlet
Rice pilaf
Steamed vegetables
Fruit; Roll
_OR_
Meat taco
8 ounce milk and 1 part fortified margarine included with each meal. Menus subject to change

See the October Trips for More info!
Carriage Rides, Costume Contest, Dancing, Prizes!
for a delicious breakfast at Mal-
lards in Post Falls. Enjoy the
drive, and have breakfast at a
local favorite. Re-
member breakfast is
on your own. Hurry
this trip fills quickly! Trip price includes:
Transportation, and Escort. HSC Pick-up is
at 9:30am, and Home pick-ups afterwards. .

Wind Rivers Concert
in the Courtyard
Thursday, September 18
th


(*Easy)
Member $5 / Non-member $8
Weve been invited to enjoy an
evening in the courtyard at
Windriver Place, listening to
wonderful entertainment pro-
vided by our very own HSC Director. Re-
freshments and goodies will be included, and
tours of Windriver Place will be offered if
youre interested. Trip price includes: Trans-
portation, Escort, and Entertainment. HSC
pick-up at 3:00pm and Home pick-ups before

Kayaking on Horseshoe Lake
Friday, September 19
th
(*Moderate)
Member $25 / Non-member $28
Horseshoe Lake is a small
peaceful lake shaped like a
horseshoe as its name indi-
cates. Well paddle over to
the Northeast side of the lake to a beautiful
50 foot water fall called Exley Falls, once
there well relax and enjoy the small pools at
the base of the falls. Bring a sacked lunch to
enjoy after kayaking.
Trip price includes: Transportation, Escorts
and Kayak. HSC pick-up at 9:00am and
Home pick-ups afterwards

A Fall Hike at Turnbull
Wildlife Refuge
Friday, September 26
th
(*Moderate)
Member $10 / Non-member $13
Well head out on a beauti-
ful trail that runs along
Winslow Pool to Pine
Lakes. These pools are
often full of ducks, geese,
and swans in all seasons. The trail provides
Senior Day
at the Spokane Interstate Fair
Monday, September 8th (*Moderate)
Member $5 / Non-Member $6


September 8
th
is senior day
at the fairgrounds! The fair
is a great event to enjoy
annually, there are always
new things to see, eat, hear,
ride, and the possibilities of
fun are endless. Come along with us to enjoy
the fair with your HSC friends. Trip price in-
cludes: Transportation, and Escort. HSC Pick-
up is at 11:00am, and Home pick-ups after.

Casino Trip -Two Rivers Casino
Friday, September 12
th
(*Easy)
Member $12 / Non-member $15
Come along for a fun filled day of casino
games! The drive to Two Rivers
is beautiful, gambling is fun, and
when youre finished relax in
their caf. Register early for this
trip, it fills quickly! Trip price
includes: Transportation, and
Escort. HSC pickup is at 9:00am
and Home pickups afterwards.

Little Spokane Canoe Trip
Thursday, September 11
th
(*Moderate)
Member $25 / Non-member $28
This adventure is for the ac-
tive senior who enjoys the
water and spectacular outdoor
scenery. Well have the help
of Spokane Parks and Recrea-
tion staff to guide us down a scenic portion of
the Little Spokane River (about a 2 hour trip)
Well have a picnic lunch together afterwards
(bring a sacked lunch) Previous canoe experi-
ence is not necessary, but all participants must
be able to swim. Spaces are limited, hurry in to
sign-up! Trip price includes: Transportation,
Equipment, and Guides. HSC pickup is at
9:00am and Home pickups afterwards.

Breakfast Out
Monday, September 15th (*Easy)
Member $8 / Non-Member $11

Join your Director and friends from the HSC
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Hillyard Senior Centers trip and tour policy
for travel. The policy is to establish
voluntary participation and assure fair and
equal access to sign up for any and all
future trips and tours.

Our travel policy will incorporate
call in, mail in, and walk in
reservations. The center will utilize
a first pay, first go, method for
registration. Phone and walk in
reservations DO NOT guarantee a
spot on a trip. Participants who call
in and request to be signed up on
a trip but are unpaid are simply
considered to be on an interest list.
When participants money has
been received and a receipt has
been issued, then and only then is
a person considered to be a
registered participant of the trip
and their spot guaranteed.

Interest sign ups and paid
registration will be done at the
Hillyard Senior Center office (4001
N. Cook 482-0803). Sign up for all
trips will be taken at 8:30 am on
the 1st working day following the
receipt of the newsletter. (sorry we
cannot control the order in which
everyone receives their mail).

Participants living outside of the
normal van pickup boundaries
(North to Weile, East to Freya,
West to Division, and South to
Indiana) will be considered for a
trip home pick-up on a individual
basis depending on the location of
the trips destination.

Non members of the Hillyard
Senior Center will be allowed to
participate in one trip prior to
becoming a member.

Hillyard Senior Center will no
longer refund participants for
cancellations of day trips or tours.
However, if a cancellation is made
at least 5 working days prior to the
trip, a credit will be issued for the
use of a trip at a later date.

Individuals requesting a home pick
-up should add an additional $3.00
to the trip advertised price.

Registration and participation in a
travel trip is considered a voluntary
acceptance of liability and shall not
hold HSC responsible for any
participants own negligence.
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Congratulations to Volunteer of the Year!
Lorna Spangle! Thanks Lorna!
We had a great Annual Picnic once
Again at Franklin Park !
Awesome Day we had on the water during
the Lake Pend Oreille Cruise!
The Croskreys provided some wonderful entertainment at the Annual
Picnic at Franklin Park!
Kathleen Govett lines up a shot!
The 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner!
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Come and be the lucky winner of our
Monthly Day Trip Giveaway sponsored by
The Academy Retirement Community.
The day trip giveaway is drawn for each
month at HSC. One lucky winner will re-
ceive one (1) FREE day trip (up to a $25
value) offered in the upcoming monthly
daytrips at HSC. Come be our lucky win-
ner this month at our September Birthday
Party! Thanks again! The Academy for
supporting of our day trip giveaways!
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easy access to an assortment of huts that
allows visitors to view waterfowl up close.
Bring a sacked lunch to enjoy after our
hike. This will be a leisurely 1 mile hike
round trip on a paved trail for all to enjoy.
Trip price includes: Transportation, escort,
and guided hike. HSC pickup is at
10:00am and Home pickups afterwards.

Ghosts of Downtown Spokane
Sunday, October 5
th


(*Easy)
Member $22 / Non-Member $25
Well enjoy a two hour bus
tour learning about Spo-
kanes city ghosts, haunted
buildings, hotels, spooky
venues and notorious citizens of the past,
this tour will be sure to get you in the
mood for Halloween. Trip price includes:
Transportation, Escort, and Tour. HSC
pick-up at 1:00pm and Home p/u after.

Scenic Autumn Train Ride
Along the Pend Oreille River
Sunday, October 12
th


(*Easy)
Member $31 / Non-Member $34
The scenery on this trip is
spectacular! The train runs
from Ione to Metaline Falls
and the sights will include:
Box Canyon Dam, an 810ft
tunnel, abundant wildlife, beautiful fall
foliage and even a train robbery. After-
wards well have lunch together (on your
own). Trip price includes: Transportation,
Escort, and train ride. HSC pick-up at
8:00am and Home pick-ups before.
Sponsored By:
WindRiver Place
Join us for our September Fabulous 50s
monthly Birthday Party Celebration. on
September, 17th. Entertainment will be
provided as well as a great lunch, cake, and
party fun! Bring along a friend! See you at
the Party! Call 482-0803 to reserve lunch !


1. TWO FREE SEMINARS AT HSC:
Sept 15th 1:30-3:00 in the Craft Room:
Please join the Senior Resource Panel for a
free, informative seminar addressing the Up-
side of Downsizing. Learn from experts as they
discuss solutions and tips on downsizing for
"real life" situations. Presenters include a Sen-
ior Move Manager, Senior Placement Services,
Financial Adviser, and Real Estate Profession-
al. Please call the office at 482-0803 by Sept 8
to register! Sept 22nd 1:00-2:00 in the Craft
Room: Take advantage of free Estate Planning
with Ball and Dodd Funeral Home. Please call
the office to register!

2. HSC CRAFT CLASS: is looking for more
members to join them on Thursday mornings
from 9:00AMNoon in the Craft Room. Cro-
chet, Needlepoint, make jewelry, or beading or
bring along a project of your choice to work on.
This class is free and open to anyone interested
in making handmade crafts for our craft sale
later this fall. Proceeds from this fundraiser
help support the center. Come meet the class!
3. WISH LIST: Vanilla and chocolate ice
cream, cake mix, frosting, tuna, canned chicken
or turkey, heavy duty foil, 11 inch helium qual-
ity balloons. Thanks so much for your gener-
osity!

4. GREEN EGGS AND SCAMS: The Bet-
ter Business Bureau is hosting a free breakfast
and seminar for seniors, family members, and
caregivers to teach adults to avoid fraud,
scams, and identity theft. The workshop is
Sept 12 from 8:00-11:30 in the Northeast Com-
munity Center lower level. Please call 232-
0538 to register.

5. CONGRATULATIONS: Virginia Lahr
won the raffle at the August Annual Picnic in
the Park!








SILVER CAFE (LUNCH)
FUN DAY: Where is the
sun? Let's coax it out and
encourage spring by wearing
yellow to lunch on 5-12! An-
yone wearing yellow will be
entered in a drawing for a
special prize! Call 482-0803
to reserve a
meal. 2. GREAT NEW
CLASSES AT HSC: Call 482
-0803 to register! Paint-In
Group: For just $5.00 per
month plus the cost of supplies,
you can join our "paint-in"
group starting 5-9! This infor-
mal drop-in group will meet
every Monday, except for the
1st Monday of the month, from
9:00AM to 12:00PM. Come
socialize, learn a little about
china painting, and create to
your heart's content! Healthy
Living Workshop: This nation-
ally known program teachs peo-
ple with chronic conditions like
arthritis, diabetes, and high
blood pressure to put the "life"
back in living by finding practi-
cal ways to deal with pain and
fatigue, manage symptoms,
handle difficult emotions, relax,
eat well and exercise safely.
This 6 week class starts 5-25
and meets from 9:30AM-
12:00PM on Wednesdays. The
cost is $20 for the instructional
book. If you give the book
back at the end of the class,
your $20 will be re-
turned! Chair Zumba: Have
fun exercising to great latin
rhythms! This class is designed
to give those who are easily
fatigued a way to get some car-
dio exercise. The salsa and cha
-cha music will make it hard to
stay in your chair! This class is
only $15 and meets Mondays
and Fridays from 8:45AM to
9:45AM from May 2 though
June 10! 3. WISH
LIST: Plastic spoons and
forks, liquid dishwashing soap,
bleach, sugar, creamer, napkins,
and sympathy cards. Thanks!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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CLOSED FOR

LABOR DAY!
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9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics
12:00 Lunch
12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
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9:30-12:00 Canasta
10:00-11:30 Brain Gms
12:00 Lunch
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
1:00-3:00 Dance
6:30-9:00 Pinochle

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9:00-12:00 Crafts Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
1:00-3:00 Belles Pract



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9:00-12:00 Drawing
11:45 Lunch
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
12:45-3:00 Pinochle



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10:00-12:00 Computers
12:00 Lunch
12:15-2:00 Shopping
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo

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9:30-11:30 Board Meets
9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics
12:00 Lunch
12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo

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9:30-12:00 Canasta
12:00 Lunch
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
12:30-2:30Cardmaking
1:00-3:00 Karaoke!
6:30-9:00 Pinochle

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9:00-12:00 Crafts Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
1:00-3:00 Belles Pract
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8:30-12:00 Wii Bowling
9:30-12:30 Foot Care
11:45 Lunch
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
12:45-3:00 Pinochle



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12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
1:30-3:00 Senior
Resource Seminar

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9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics
12:00 Lunch
12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo


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9:30-12:00 Canasta
12:00-3:00 Fabulous
50s BDay Party!
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
6:30-9:00 Pinochle


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9:00-12:00 Crafts Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Super Bingo
1:00-3:00 Belles Pract


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8:30-12:00 Wii Bowling
9:00-12:00 Massage
9:30-12:30 Foot Care
11:45 Lunch
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
12:45-3:00 Pinochle



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9:00-12:00 Art Class
9:30-11:30 Writers
12:00 Lunch
12:15-2:00 Shopping
1:00-2:00 Estate Plan-
ning Seminar
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
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9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness
9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics
12:00 Lunch
12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo

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9:30-12:00 Canasta
12:00 Lunch
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
12:30-2:00 Movie Day
3:15-4:00 RIPPED
4:00-5:00 Zumba
6:30-9:00 Pinochle
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9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness
9:00-12:00 Crafts Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
1:00-3:00 Belles Pract

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8:30-12:00 Wii Bowling
9:00-12:00 Drawing
11:45 Lunch
12:15-3:00 Penny Poker
12:45-3:00 Pinochle
1:00-4:00 Cribbage



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9:00-12:00 Art Class
9:30-11:30 Writers
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
3:15-4:00 RIPPED
4:00-5:00 Zumba

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9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness
9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics
12:00 Lunch
12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics
1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo







Our next AARP
Drivers Safety Class
will be October 9th
from 8:30AM to
4:30PM. The cost is
$15 for AARP mem-
bers (you must show your card) or $20
for non-AARP members. Please pay by
check. Call 482-0803 to register.
Try something new this fall! We
are starting "hand and foot" Canasta every
Wednesday morning in the craft room
from 9:30 to noon. Both experienced and
new players are welcome to join the
group. Volunteers will be on hand teach-
ing those who are new to this popular
game. There is no charge to come our first
play day, Sept 3. After that, it's just a
$2.00 donation. Call the office at 482-
0803 to register to play. Lunch reserva-
tions are also available!
Join us on Thursday, September 18th
for our monthly Super Bingo Jackpot .
The Super Bingo Special H Game will
be worth a $30 payout. Come try your
luck and be our lucky winner! Remem-
ber, at Penny Bingo its always just a
penny a card! So come give it a try!