427 N. 6th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho 83201

www.seniorct.com

Email: [email protected]

208-233-1212

The “Senior Scoop” Welcome to the Senior Activity Center...where friends meet!

Get your Groove On... Get your swing on! Don’t miss out on the Senior Activity Golf Tournament. The golf committee is still seeking teams. There are a lot of great raffle prizes along with a $10,000 hole in one on #8. Stop by and pick-up a registration form or call the Center and we will email you a registration form. The cost per person is $30.00 and that includes scrumptious lunch and a goody bag. Or, gather your friends together and join as a four person team for $120.00. Please help us support the Center.

September 2016

Get your groove on in October! Our annual Karaoke Contest will be held on October 11, 2016 at 7 pm. This event is a fundraiser and we welcome the community to join in the fun. Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories; over 50, under 50 and duets. To enter the contest their will be a $10.00 charge per category entered, you may enter all three categories. Tickets will not be sold, but we are asking the suggested donation of $3.00 per person, at the door. Entry deadline October 5, 2016.

UPCOMING EVENTS September 8

September 17

The monthly bake sale resumes. All proceeds are donated to the center. The bake sale will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 9 am.

“Lemonade Stand, One Cup at a Time,” is our September fundraiser. The event will be held at The Stephens Performing Arts Center parking lot, from 3 pm. to 6 pm., in conjunction with Konner’s Car Show and Idaho’s HomeTown Heroes Ceremony starts at 7 pm.

September 10 Our Fourteenth Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Riverside Golf Course. We are serving a luncheon at the Senior Activity Center and there is a $10,000.00 prize for a hole in one on hole 8.

September 23 Theme lunch is back, “Back to the Future.” Brookdale Senior Living will be giving away a door prize at lunch.

There is also a Sock Hop at 7 pm. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes.

October 11 Karaoke Contest will be held on a Tuesday night, not the usual Thursday night at 7 pm.

October 28 Halloween Dance, prizes for best costumes 7 pm to 10 pm.

October 31 Halloween Costume Party Lunch.

“BACK TO THE FUTURE” (Themed Lunch)

Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:00 am On Friday, September 23rd, the Center will be hosting a theme lunch. This month, the theme lunch is, ”Back to the Future.” It is sure to be a blast from the past! We will be recreating the atmosphere from the 1950”s Malt Shop. Oldies from the 50-60’s will be played. The menu will include hot dogs or hamburgers served with onion rings or french fries, and all the trimmings. Plus, your choice of either a root beer float or a malt. Please bring a old photo of your younger self. There will be a contest to see who can match-up the most photos to correct names. A prize will be awarded. Be sure to join us. All are welcomed.

Friday, September 23rd, 7 pm to 10 pm On Friday, September 23rd, in place of the Friday Night Dance, we are holding a Sock Hop from 7pm to 10 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, so pull out those saddle shoes and poodle skirts. Guys, pull out those bow ties and white crew socks. There will be music from the 50’s and 60’s. The community is invited, so please come and help support the Center.

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ART COLORING CLASSES Come have some fun! Mondays at 9:30 am to 11:30 am It might seem crazy that something as simple as a coloring book could actually be beneficial, but research continually supports this idea. In fact, researchers have known for over 100 years that the benefits of coloring on the adult brain relieves stress, helps with focus and creativity, promotes social time, and can be an alternative to meditation.

The Art Class has been split into two groups: Painting and Adult Coloring. Laraine Hatch will be on hand to provide any instructions you are seeking. You will need to provide your own coloring book and colored pencils, or felt tip markers (your choice) for this class. The Adult coloring books are the latest craze, and can be found all around town, from the Dollar Tree to Walmart, Joann’s, and Fred Myer. Walmart is selling the Adult coloring books for $5.00, and a set of 36 colored pencils for $3.00. So for less than $10.00, you can enjoy socializing while relaxing at the same time! Some of these adult coloring books could last up to a year or more, and they are usually printed on card stock paper ,which can easily be framed.

Breakfast Menu Breakfast on Tuesday and Thursday are Weekly Fundraisers!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15 am to 9:30 am (Order to go $0.25 extra for container)

We serve traditional breakfast items like: 

Two eggs w/toast...$1.50

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Ham, sausage, or bacon w/2 eggs, toast or biscuit...$3.00

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Biscuit & sausage...$3.00

Omelets: Choose from: sausage, bacon, ham or mushrooms, 

peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, or the “Works”...$5.00 * extra cheese, peppers or salsa...$0.25

Sides: 

Hash browns…$1.00

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Ham, bacon or sausage…$2.50

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Toast, or bagel w/cream cheese…$1.00

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Short stack...$2.00

Coffee $0.50

Milk $0.75

Juices $1.00

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to “Dean Cowley” for the Installation and purchase of the new toilet in the Handicap bathroom. Dean’s been coming to Center since early 2006. Dean thank you for always caring! Thank you Joan Houston, for your kind donation to the Senior Activity Center. We are grateful. Joan’s been coming to the Center for a few years also. Hats off to Joan!

Currently seeking a volunteer “Entertainment Coordinator” We are currently seeking a Volunteer Entertainment Coordinator. No experienced is required except for a passion to help! Call Catie for additional information 233-1212!

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“Community Spotlight” Dorothy Ryder,

Catie Crider,

SAC Staff

SAC Staff

Many of you know and love Dorothy as much as I do, but let’s see if you know some of the details of her life. I bet you don’t! Dorothy was born in 1937 in Spokane, Washington. She lost her parents early in life, and was in a coma at age five for six weeks. So it is easy to see that she is a real blessing to all of us, and we are so privileged that she is part of our little community. Raised by her Aunt and Uncle, she was introduced to the Grange at 14 years of age, and she became a member. She has progressed through all levels of increasing responsibility within the Grange. She also has served as Master of the Portenuf Grange for 12 years. Earlier this year, Dorothy handed over the responsibilities of Master to Lenore Petersen, also a long time Grange member. When Dorothy was 19 years old, she fell in love with her husband, Kenneth, and they married shortly after that. Kenneth passed away in 1985, but together they had two boys, and now Dorothy has five grandchildren. While raising the boys, Dorothy worked for the State of Oregon. She came to work at the Senior Activity Center in 2005 through “Experience Works.” Initially she was hired on as an administrative assistant, and later moved into the Assistant Manager position. Her knowledge and skills have benefitted several of the center’s previous managers. We love you, Dorothy!

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I was born in 1956 in the mountains of Oregon right alongside the Klamath River, in a tiny little town named Oakridge. Later my family moved to Washington state where I stayed until after graduating from high school. I have four sisters and one brother. I have one son, and one brand new granddaughter. I came to live in Pocatello in January 2015 and it was late April 2015 that I came to work at the Senior Activity Center. I began here through “Experience Works” and worked as an administrative assistant for about eight months, then moved into the Editor position as a permanent employee. Goodness! How short ‘permanent’ can be! My first granddaughter was just born on June 11, 2016 and her arrival has changed all my plans! At the end of September I will be returning to Reno, NV where I can live closer to my own son and now his new daughter. I remember how dear my own grandmother was to me, and now I wish to pass that along to my granddaughter. Since, I have been here at the Senior Activity Center, I have come to know and love many of you, and I know I will miss you, and shall carry many joyous memories of you in my heart. Thank you all for your support, friendship, laughter, tears, and good company! You all embraced me from the start and made me feel as if I had found my home. Thank you, I love you all.

ATTENTION: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish or EGGS may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially, if you have certain medical

THURSDAY 1

September Menu 5 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

12

TUESDAY

7

13

14 Entertainment Dot Thompson & John Jones

19

Chicken Fried Steak Potatoes / Gravy Capri Vegs Fresh fruit Dessert

20

Hot Dog OR Smoked Polish Dog Sauerkraut Beans Fruit Cookie

26 Chicken Enchiladas Fiesta Rice Fruit Dessert

Entertainment Grey Matter

AARP Roast Turkey W / Stuffing Green beans Whole Wheat Roll Fruit Dessert

28

9 Grilled Turkey Sandwich Veggies Fruit TX Sheet Cake

15

16

22

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Breaded Fish Au Gratin Potatoes Lemon Slice Veg Medley Fruit Dessert

23 Cowboy Stew Whole Wheat Roll Fruit Dessert

Entertainment 29 Chicken Cordon Sandy & Golden Bleu Millward

Baked Ham Baked Sweet Potato Veggies Fresh fruit Roll Dessert

Beef Tacos Refried Beans Salad Fruit Dessert

Spaghetti W / Meat sauce Green salad Grapes Garlic Bread Biscotti

Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice Egg Roll / Sauce Fruit Dessert

Tilapia OR Ham Rice Pilaf Salad Wheat Roll Fruit Dessert

Open faced Roast Beef Sandwich Mashed Potatoes W / Gravy Veggies Roll Dessert

8

Pork Loin Sautéed Apples Basmati Rice Carrots Whole Wheat Roll Birthday Cake

21

27

BBQ Pork Sandwich Coleslaw Chips Fruit Dessert

WEDNESDAY

6 Pastry Stuffed Chicken Peas Fresh fruit Dessert

Veg / Lentil Soup Tuna Sal Sandwich Fruit Cookie

2 Turkey Tetrazzini Breadsticks Tossed Green Salad Fruit Anise Cookies

conditions

MONDAY

FRIDAY

Scalloped Potatoes Peas & Carrots Fruit and Roll Dessert

Chicken Cacciatore Risotto Garlic Bread Fruit Dessert

30 Pizza Works OR Hawaiian Veggies Fruit Dessert

September Scheduled Activities SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

During the month of July our hard-working kitchen staff prepared and served 1223 lunches.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

2

BREAKFAST

Zumba Gold

7:15—9:30 am

9-10 am

SATURDAY 3

Bridge Toe Nail Clinic

9:30—12:00 pm

10—4:00 pm

Creative Writing

Silver Chords 9:30—11:30 am Comm. Balance 11:30—12:30 pm Pinochle 3 -6:00 pm

1—3:00 pm Hand & Foot 5—10 :00 am Qi gong

Saturday Night Dance Fiesta Country Band 7:30 pm—10 pm

11—12 pm

Pinochle 1—4:00 pm Dance 1:15—2:15 pm

Jackpot Bingo 1:00—3:00pm

Dance Lessons 2:15—3:15 pm

4 City of Refuge Bible Study

5 5

Karaoke

Evening Dance

7 -10:00 pm

7:30—10:00 pm

8

9

6

7

BREAKFAST

Zumba Gold

BREAKFAST

7:15—9:30 am

9-10 am

7:15—9:30 am

CLOSED FOR 10—12:30 pm LABOR DAY BP Clinic

Bridge

Zumba Gold 9-10 am

Bridge

1—4:00 pm

Silver Chords

Hand & Foot

9:30—12:00 pm

9:30—11:30 am 11:30—12:30 pm

Creative Writing 1—3:00 pm

Pvt. Pinochle

Pinochle

11:00—12:00 pm

3 -6:00 pm

Pinochle

Pinochle

1—4:00 pm Qigong

1—4:00 pm

1—4:00 pm

Wii Bowling

Dance

1 pm

1:15—2:15

Jackpot Bingo

Tops 5—7 pm

Dance Lessons

1:00—3:00pm

9:30 - 10:30 am

Exec Committee 1—3:00 pm Qigong 9:30—11:30 am Comm. Balance

11—12 pm

Comm. Balance

11—12 pm

2:15—3:15 pm Karaoke 7 -10:00 pm Evening Dance 7:30—10:00 pm

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10

Saturday Night Dance 7:30—10 pm

SUNDAY 11

MONDAY 12

City of

Art Class

Refuge

9:30—11:30 pm

Bible Study

Lunch

10—12:30 pm

12—1:00 pm

Bridge 9:30—12 pm

TUESDAY 13 BREAKFAST 7:15—9:30 am BP Clinic 9:30 - 10:30 am Board Meeting 9:30—11:30 am 11:00—12:00 pm Pinochle 1—4 pm Wii Bowling

19 City of Refuge

Bridge 9:30—12 pm

16

Zumba Gold

BREAKFAST 7:15—9:30 am

Zumba Gold 9—10:00 am

9-10 am

Qigong 11 am—12 pm

Bridge 1-4:00 pm

Hand & Foot 1—3:00

Silver Chords

9:30—12:00 pm

9:30—11:30 am Comm balance

Qigong 11 am—12 pm

11:30—12:30 pm

Creative Writing

Pvt. Pinochle

1—3:00 pm

Pinochle

Jackpot Bingo

1—4:00 pm

1:00—3:00pm

1:15—2:15 pm

5—10:00

Karaoke

Fri Night Dance

7 -10:00 pm

7:30—10:00

20

21

22

Zumba Gold

BREAKFAST

Zumba Gold

9-10 am

7:15—9:30 am

9-10 am

Qigong 11 am—12 pm

Silver Chords

Bridge

9:30—11:30 am

9:30—12:00 pm

Bridge 1—4:00 pm

Comm. Balance

Qigong

11:30—12:30 pm

11 am—12 pm

Hand & Foot

Pvt. Pinochle

Creative Writing

1—3:00 pm

3 -6:00 pm

1—3:00 pm

AARP

Pinochle

Pinochle

Wii Bowling

1—4:00 pm

1—4:00 pm

1 pm

Dance Lessons

Tops 5—7 pm

1:15—2:15 pm

BP Clinic 9:30 - 10:30 am Comm. Balance 11:00—12:00 pm Pinochle 1—4 pm

Jackpot Bingo

Fri Night Dance 7:30—10:00

26 City of

Art Class

Refuge

9:30—11:30 am

Bible Study 10—12:30 pm

Lunch 12—1:00 pm Bridge 9:30—12 pm

27 BREAKFAST 7:15—9:30 am BP Clinic 9:30-10:30 am Comm. Balance 11:00—12:00 pm Pinochle 1—4 pm

28

29

Zumba Gold 9-10 am

Bridge 1—4:00 pm Hand & Foot 1—3:00 pm Qigong 11 am—12 pm

Wii Bowling

BREAKFAST 7:15—9:30 am Silver Chords 9:30—11:30 am Comm. Balance 11:30—12:30 pm Pvt. Pinochle 3 -6:00 pm Pinochle 1—4:00 pm Dance Lessons 1:15—2:15 pm

1 pm Karaoke 7—10:00 pm

Tops 5—7 pm

30 Zumba Gold 9-10 am

Bridge 9:30—12:00 pm Qigong 11—12 pm Creative Writing 1—3:00 pm Pinochle 1—4:00 pm Pvt H & F 5 pm Jackpot Bingo 1:00—3:00 pm Fri Night Dance 7:30—10:00

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17 Saturday Night Dance Fiesta Country Band 7:30—10 pm

24

1:00—3:00pm Karaoke 7 -10:00 pm

25

SATURDAY

3 -6:00 pm

Tops 5—7 pm

7:15—9:30 am

12—1:00 pm

15

1 pm

9:30—11:30 am

10—12:30 pm

14

Hand & Foot

BREAKFAST

Lunch

FRIDAY

Dance Lessons

Art Class

Bible Study

THURSDAY

Bridge

Comm. Balance

18

WEDNESDAY

Saturday Night Dance Fiesta Country Band 7:30—10 pm

What’s Happening... July Program July Donations Attendees

July Total

BREAKFAST

340

$1,567.85

LUNCHES

1223

$4,457.65

BINGO

332

$1,075.00

CARDS

204

$373.50

DANCES

280

$739.14

EXERCISE

119

$22.00

BILLIARDS

87

$120.56

EDUCATION

71

$50.00

MISC.

60

$1,492.51

ROOM RENTAL

1

$402.00

TOTAL

2,717

$10,179.65

Link your card to the Senior Activity Center, just log onto your account or ask the store for details. Whenever you use your Rewards Card when shopping at Fred Meyer, you will be helping us out. Your support is appreciated!

Flu & Phenomena shots offered! Bring your Medicare or insurance card

In Memory of Barbara Fenwick Join us for a celebration as we remember “Barbara”

September 8, 2016 10:00 am to 12: 00 pm And October 6, 2016 7:30 am to 9:30 am Senior Activity Center, room 5

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Friday, September 16, 2016 11 am Senior Activity Center, Room 3

SENIOR SCAMS

September Babies Joyce Albert Linda Alsager Clarice ArmstrongMargreatte Boodry Delbert Bertsch Keith Blair Kathryn Brown Billie Brunscher Bernice BuchananWanda Caruthers Laverne CegielnikBetty Comstock Kay Corbridge George Crist Linda Crockford Lois Davis Lynn Duer Dale Gooch Margaret Gregerson Frances Harris Hugh Hatch Martha Hawkins Boyd Henderson Marilyn Henson Norma Hill Chick Hoover May Hronek Roma Hurley John Hurst Bryce Jasperson Abby Jensen Ellen Kinler Ruben King Joann Kington Dale Kohler

FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING

Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting their accounts.

Joyce Neary Kay Obray Cleo Lewis Irene Lewis Robert McKee Cal Mercer Edna Myers Mary Pond Garold Priest Susie Priest Bill Rash Richard Raynor Ilaria Rodriguez Jerry Schall Butch Shepard Ilene Smith Sandra Snyder Mary Steiner Doris (Dot) Thompson Bill Wall Lucile Webber Betty Wellard Scot Young Fabian Ivanoff Colleen Smith Leland MorrisonMarie Mercer Marion Evans John Grahl Arthur Hayes Martha (Paula) Hawkins Brenda Martin Beth Smith Josephine Schorsch

Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered “low risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and leave them in a very vulnerable position, with little time to recoup their losses. It’s not just wealthy seniors who are targeted. Low-income, older adults are also at risk of financial abuse. And it’s not always strangers who perpetuate these crimes. Over 90% of all reported elder abuse is committed by an older person’s own family members. Most often their adult children, followed by grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and others. - - - Fraudulent anti-aging products- - - In a society bombarded with images of the young and beautiful, it’s not surprising that some older people feel the need to conceal their age in order to participate more fully in social circles and the workplace. After all, 60 is the new 40, right? It is in this spirit that many older Americans seek out new treatments and medications to maintain a youthful appearance, putting them at risk of scammers. Whether it’s fake Botox, like the one in Arizona that netted it’s distributors (who were convicted and jailed in 2006) $1.5 million in barely a year, or completely bogus homeopathic remedies that do absolutely nothing, there is money in the anti-aging business. Botox’s root ingredient, botulism neurotoxin is one of the most toxic substances known to science. A bad batch can have health consequences far beyond wrinkles or drooping neck muscles. Page 9

RACINE OLSON ATTORNEYS PROBLEM SOLVED

LANE V. ERICKSON

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Lenore Petersen Master 138 Cottonwood Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 233-4717

PORTNEUF GRANGE #229 Meetings fourth Saturday of each month at noon 440 N. Main St. Pocatello www.grange.org

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“All activities at the Senior Activity Center shall be conducted on a non-discriminatory basis with regard to race, color, religion, sex, family status, and national origin.”

PERMIT NO. 148

Senior Activity Center 427 N. 6th Ave. Pocatello, ID 83201

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