Center News February 2017 Volume 10, Issue 2 CONTACT US Main Street Community Center 1003 North Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 618.656.0300 618.656.0135 (fax)
[email protected] www.mainstcc.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Deb Ellis, President Fredna Scroggins, V. President Marcia Golden, Secretary JoAnn Nabe, Treasurer Emily Bates Kevin Doak Christine Doty Kathie Duame Sarah Goldammer Arnold Hoffman Libby Levin Greg Mefford
Tank Full Trivia JOIN US for our annual fundraiser to support our transportation service for seniors and disabled adults!
Saturday, February 25, 2017 Edwardsville Moose Lodge 5753 Marine Road, Edwardsville
THANK YOU! Event Underwriter:
Doors Open at 6:30 Trivia Begins at 7:00 Guests may bring food for the table. Popcorn, beer, soda and water provided. Cash Bar - No Outside Beverages Allowed
STAFF Sara Berkbigler Executive Director Michelle Boyer Assistant Director Theresa Fuesting Administrative Assistant Tammie Baker Bookkeeper Judy Allard Bill Arth Bob Werner Drivers
$160/8-Person Table or $20/Person 10 Mulligans Available for $10/Table
Round Sponsor:
FREE Mulligans if TEAM registration is received and paid by February 1st!. CASH PRIZES for 1st and 2nd place
In FY2016 Main Street Community Center provided over 5,800 one-way trips totaling over 18,000 miles to Edwardsville seniors and disabled individuals. Our door-to-door service allows them opportunities to visit the doctor, dentist, hair salon/barber, cemetery, nursing homes, friends’ homes and more.
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Get Your Dancing Shoes On...
ADVISORY COUNCIL
It’s a 50’s Dance! Kevin Babb, Esq. Attorney
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 1:00-3:00pm
Carolyn Biagi, CPA Wilhelm & Wilhelm, LLC
Refreshments DJ Entertainment by Dena Boss
Peter Fornof CIO/Senior Vice President Hortica
Lots of Dancing!
Richard Hampton Exec. Director of Financial Affairs SIUE Foundation
Main Street Community Center 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville
Stephen Hansen Retired, SIUE Duane Jones Financial Representative COUNTRY Financial
FREE Event - Singles WELCOME! For Area Senior Citizens 55(+)
Sponsored by:
Carol Keene Past Board President Main Street Community Center John McCracken Attorney Goldenberg Heller Antognoli & Rowland, P.C. Bev Meyer Past Board President Main Street Community Center
HONORARY MEMBERS Mayor Hal Patton City of Edwardsville Supervisor Frank Miles Edwardsville Township Pastor John Roberts Eden Church
Please RSVP by Friday, February 17 so we can plan for a great event:
Liberty Village of Maryville
618-656-0300 or
[email protected].
Exploration of Meditation Facilitated by Lynne Hullinger This class will take place every Tuesday in February from 9:30 - 10:30.
February 7, 14, 21 & 28. This class will review the history of meditation and various types of meditation. Practice of some of the differenty types of meditation (chanting, silent, guided, and walking) will also be included.
Cost - $1.00/session To register call 656-0300 or email
[email protected]
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Benefit Access Program Assistance (formerly known as Circuit Breaker) Wednesday, February 1 1:00 - 3:00 A Representative from the Township Office will be here to assist with Benefit Access enrollment. No appointments, walk-in only.
SHIP Counselor (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)
AARP Tax Assistance at MSCC
at MSCC EVERY MONTH This month’s date: Wednesday, February 1 1:00 - 3:00pm No appointments, walk-in only.
Need a Power of Attorney, DNR Directive or updated will? Make an appointment with the Paralegal at MSCC. This month’s date:
Wednesday, February 22, 1:00 - 3:00pm To make an appointment, call or email: 656-0300 or
[email protected]
Appointments will be available for the following Saturdays from 8:00 - 11:00: February 18 & 25 March 18 & 25 April 8 & Monday, February 20 from 9:00 - 2:00 Please email
[email protected] or call 618-656-0300 for an appointment.
Write Your Own Story - Spring Term Thursday, February 16 from 9:30 - 11:00 The Write Your Own Story session will begin on Thursday, February 16 and run through Thursday, May 25. Classes begin promptly at 9:30am and last until 11:00. Topics are chosen from the “Write Your Own Story” workbook, or from handouts designed to help each writer put together a memoir to share with family or friends. At each session participants write for 1/2 hour, then each one reads his/her work aloud. There are no critiques of the style, grammar, etc. Helpful feedback or questions welcome. FEES: Workbook $5.00. Weekly Session is $3.00 ($2.00 for members of Friends Discount Program) Limited class size! Call 656-0300 or email
[email protected] to register.
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Tai Chi - Wednesday Nights
Lunch with Friends Wednesday, February 15 at 11:30
7:00pm - 9:00pm Tai Chi movements are a practice in a slow, balanced, relaxed manner and are more physically challenging than they appear.
Join some friends for lunch at one of Edwardsville’s restaurants. Meet at the Center and take the bus or meet us there! Diners will pay for their own lunch. The Center will make reservations. Please RSVP to the Community Center at (618)656-0300 or email
[email protected] by Friday, February 10 if you would like to join the group.
Beginners Welcome! This class runs in a 17 - week session. Each 17 - week session is $100. Start Dates: The first Wednesday of January, May & September Please contact the instructor Terry Staebel at 618-939-4731 with any questions.
Dining with Friends - 5:30pm on Wednesday, February 8th at Wang Gang If you would like to dine out at one of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon’s fine restaurants, but you are single or your partner does not enjoy eating out, now is your opportunity to have dinner with friends from Main Street Community Center! Diners will provide their own transportation and pay for their dinners. The Center staff will make reservations. Please RSVP to the Community Center at (618)656-0300 or email
[email protected] by Monday, February 6th if you would like to join the group.
THANK YOU to our GAME SPONSORS!
Pokeno Sponsor February 14
Bingo Prizes & Snacks February 21
Whoopee Sponsor February 28
We appreciate all that you do for the Community Center!
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GAMES Duplicate Bridge
Pinochle
Wednesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Mondays & Thursdays 12:00 - 3:00pm
Bingo Tuesdays & Fridays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Birthday Bingo - February 7 If your birthday is in January, you will receive a free card!
Bridge
Euchre 2nd & 4th Monday February 13 & 27 9:30 - 11:30
2nd & 4th Fridays February 10 & 24 12:00 - 3:00
Pokeno - February 14 FLANNEL SHIRT Bingo - February 21 Wear a FLANNEL SHIRT and receive a FREE card. This day is in memory of Kenny Klette.
Bunco February 15 1:00-2:00pm
Whoopee - February 28
Socially Crafty!
Square Dancing February 14, 21 & 28 7:00 - 9:00pm
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 at the Center.
Come and work on your craft, socialize and have fun! Bring your own supplies.
Book Clubs Exercise Classes Stretch & Move Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 8:00 - 9:00am $1 per class/FREE for Friends Discount Members
Daytime Club
Evening Club
February Selection - 2/9 - 1pm To Dance with the White Dog by Terry Kay
February Selection - 2/15 - 7pm The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
March Selection - 3/9 - 1pm Georgia by Dawn Tripp
March Selection - 3/15 - 7pm A Bend in the River by V.S. Naipaul
Blood Pressure Check Friday, February 3 Monday, February 13 11:00 - 12:00 Stop in to have your pressure checked. Thank you to Jenny Hinkle, RN, for volunteering!
March Lunch and Learn March 1, 2017 from 11:00 - 1:00
Barbara Kay as Molly Brown Come enjoy a wonderful historical performance and have a great lunch! Call 656-0300 or
[email protected] to sign-up.
February 2017 Calendar of Events Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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2
Duplicate Bridge 9:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Lunch & Learn 11:00 1:00
Pinochle 12:00
Friday 3 Stretch & Move 8:00 Blood Pressure 11:00 12:00 Lunch 11:00-12:30
Benefit Access/SHIP 1:00 - 3:00
Saturday 4 Scrapbooking Crop 9:00am9:00pm
Bingo 1:00
Tai Chi 7:00 6
7
8
9
10
Pinochle 12:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Duplicate Bridge 9:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Meditation 9:30 - 10:30
Pinochle 12:00
Lunch 11:00-12:30
Socially Crafty 9:30
Dining with Friends at Wang Gang 5:30
Book Club 1:00
Bridge 12:00
Lunch 11:00 - 12:30
Tai Chi 7:00
11
Bingo 1:00
Birthday Bingo 1:00
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14
Euchre 9:30-11:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Blood Pressure 11:00 12:00 Pinochle 12:00
15 Duplicate Bridge 9:00
16 Stretch & Move 8:00 Write Your Own Story 9:30 - 11:00
Socially Crafty 9:30
Lunch with Friends at 222 Artisan Bakery 11:30
Lunch 11:00 - 12:30
Bunco 1:00 - 2:00
Pokeno 1:00
Book Club 7:00
Meditation 9:30 - 10:30
Bingo 2:00
Pinochle 12:00
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Stretch & Move 8:00
Bingo 1:00
AARP Tax Assistance 8:00 - 11:00. Call for appt.
Lunch - 11:00-12:30
Thursday Thoughts with SIUE 7:00 - 8:00
Tai Chi 7:00
Square Dancing 7:00 20
CLOSED in Observance of Presidents’ Day
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25
Stretch & Move 8:00
Duplicate Bridge 9:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Meditation 9:30 - 10:30
50s Dance 1:00-3:00
Lunch - 11:00-12:30
Socially Crafty 9:30
Paralegal 1:00 - 3:00
Write Your Own Story 9:30 - 11:00
AARP Tax Assistance 8:00 - 11:00. Call for appt.
Lunch 11:00-12:30 FLANNEL SHIRT Bingo 1:00 (Wear flannel shirt for FREE Card)
Tai Chi 7:00
Thursday Thoughts with SIUE 9:30 - 10:30
Bridge 12:00 Bingo 1:00
Pinochle 12:00
Square Dancing 7:00 27
28
Euchre 9:30-11:00
Stretch & Move 8:00
Pinochle 12:00
Meditation 9:30 - 10:30 Socially Crafty 9:30 Lunch 11:00 - 12:30 Whoopee 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Square Dancing 7:00
TANK FULL TRIVIA 6:30pm
This month!!
TANK FULL TRIVIA NIGHT to benefit the Center’s Door-to-Door Transportation Program Saturday, February 25th - Edw Moose Lodge - Doors Open 6:30 Sign Up/Pay by February 1st and get FREE MULLIGANS ($10 value)
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THANK YOU to Mary Jo Smith of
Main Street Community Center Inclement Weather Information The Community Center will be closed for inclement weather when Edwardsville District 7 schools are cancelled. Please tune in to FOX2, KMOV and KSDK for closing information. The Home Delivered Meals program will also be cancelled on days the Community Center is closed for inclement weather; no meals will be delivered. For more information: Call 656-0300 or email
[email protected].
for sponsoring BUNCO!
All welcome! No cost. Prizes! Next game: February 15, 1-2pm
Thank you to Stillwater Senior Living for supplying our meals for the home-delivered meal program and Center meals! January Meals Feb 3 - Shrimp Scampi Feb 14 - Chicken Parmesean Feb 24 - Chicken Paprikash
Feb 7 - Cod Almondine Feb 17 - Bourbon Pecan Chicken Feb 28– Seasoned Chicken Breast
Feb 10 - Chicken Cacciatore Feb 21 - Chicken Stillwater
The Office of Educational Outreach joins with Main Street Community Center to present Thursday Thoughts with SIUE Thursday, February 16, 2017 7:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:30 - 10:30
The Roots of Cement Presented by Dr. Luke Snell, Professor Emeritus, Engineering
Universal Design/Aging in Place - Creating an Interior for your home Presented by Diane Rosen, Professional Interior Designer, LEED AP - ID+C, CAPS - Aging in Place Certified
Cements and concrete have been around for centuries before they evolved into the most used building material. Its wide use is attributed to the fact that uses local materials and thus the cost is low compared to other building materials. One of the roots of cement can be traced back to Egypt and techniques used to build the pyramids. While Dr. Snell was at SIUE, he did some original (and fun) research and thinks he as the answer to why they used concrete in the pyramids.
With 25+ years of experience in residential design, renovations and new build sites, Diane will discuss Universal Design/Aging in Place and how it applies to our home interiors. The 4 largest issues as we age in our homes are our kitchens, baths, lighting and entries. Over 80% of those entering 55 years+ would prefer to stay in their homes - with minimal modification to making that adjustment can enjoy their golden years in the comfort and lifestyle they deserve.
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