CENTER NEWS & EVENTS A note from your President… JULY
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CENTER NEWS & EVENTS JULY FREE LUNCH FRIDAY’S! We are offering free take out lunches on Friday’s to all current members! Lunch is served (drive thru style) every Friday from 11:30-12:30. Please call or email the center to let us know if you’d like a lunch. Friday, July 3 rd Chicken Salad Sandwich, Potato Salad, Fruit, & Dessert Friday, July 10 th Pasta Salad, Deli Sandwich, Fruit Cup, & Dessert Friday, July 17 th Scalloped Potatoes, Ham Slice, Veggie, & Dessert Friday, July 24 th Navy Bean Soup, Deli Sandwich, Fruit Cup, & Dessert Friday, July 31 st Hamburger Stew, Biscuit, Fruit, & Dessert PRSRT STD NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID LAKE STEVENS WA PERMIT #44 Acvity Day of Month Day of Week Time Ukulele & Hula Classes most Mondays 9:30-11:30am Spanish Varies Thursdays 2:00-3:30 Pinochle every Monday 12pm-3pm Exercise every Tuesday & Thursday 9am-10am Computer Classes every other Wednesday (by appt.) 12:30-2:30pm Chair Massage every other Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm Book Club every 4th Tuesday 1pm-3pm Hooks & Needles every other Tuesday 10am-12:30pm Lunch every Wednesday & Friday 11:30am Craſting Class 1st Monday 12:00-2:00 pm Chair Yoga every Thursday 10:00-11:15 am Hand & Foot Card Game every Wednesday 12:30pm-3pm Bridge every Thursday 12pm German Conversaon Group 1st Thursday 1pm-3pm Bingo every Friday 1:30pm Mexican Train Dominoes every Friday 4:30pm Foot Reflexology twice a month Tuesdays 10:00am-1:00pm REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE LAKE STEVENS SENIOR CENTER 2302 Soper Hill Road (location) • PO Box 205 (mailing) Lake Stevens, WA 98258 425-335-0345 [email protected] JULY 2020 Volume 18 Issue 7 Lake Stevens Senior Center PO Box 205 Lake Stevens WA 98258 Seniors Soar Like Eagles A note from your President… Aloha, Seniors of Lake Stevens Senior Center. It sure is wonderful to see everyone stopping by for the free carryout lunch on Friday’s! I’m hoping that we are getting closer to being able to re- open sooner rather than later. Anyhow, I really miss being with all of you. Hope to see you all soon. Please take care and stay safe. Aloha Keakua Please Take Care Amelia P. Mimura ______________________________________ ESSENTIAL SERVICE FOOTCARE Footcare is being offered a couple times a month here at the Lake Stevens Senior Center! Please give us a call to schedule an appoint- ment. Appointments are limited and fill up fast! WE MISS YOU! While our reopening date for full activities is still unclear at this time, we look forward to seeing you all again really soon. As we slowly reopen, we will do our best to keep you all in- formed of the services available. You can find updates on our Facebook Page and also our website. If you need anything, please give us a call at 425 - 335 - 0345 and we will do whatever we can to help. Take care and stay safe! - The Lake Stevens Senior Center Board of Di- rectors and Staff.
Transcript of CENTER NEWS & EVENTS A note from your President… JULY
CENTER NEWS & EVENTS
JULY
FREE LUNCH
FRIDAY’S!
We are offering free take out lunches on Friday’s
to all current members! Lunch is served (drive
thru style) every Friday from 11:30-12:30. Please
call or email the center to let us know if you’d
like a lunch.
Friday, July 3rd Chicken Salad Sandwich, Potato Salad, Fruit, & Dessert Friday, July 10th Pasta Salad, Deli Sandwich, Fruit Cup, & Dessert Friday, July 17th Scalloped Potatoes, Ham Slice, Veggie, & Dessert Friday, July 24th Navy Bean Soup, Deli Sandwich, Fruit Cup, & Dessert Friday, July 31st Hamburger Stew, Biscuit, Fruit, & Dessert
PRSRT STD NON-PROFIT
US POSTAGE PAID LAKE STEVENS WA
PERMIT #44
Activity Day of Month Day of Week Time
Ukulele & Hula Classes most Mondays 9:30-11:30am
Spanish Varies Thursdays 2:00-3:30
Pinochle every Monday 12pm-3pm
Exercise every Tuesday & Thursday 9am-10am
Computer Classes every other Wednesday (by appt.) 12:30-2:30pm
Chair Massage every other Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm
Book Club every 4th Tuesday 1pm-3pm
Hooks & Needles every other Tuesday 10am-12:30pm
Lunch every Wednesday & Friday 11:30am
Crafting Class 1st Monday 12:00-2:00 pm
Chair Yoga every Thursday 10:00-11:15 am
Hand & Foot Card Game every Wednesday 12:30pm-3pm
Bridge every Thursday 12pm
German Conversation Group 1st Thursday 1pm-3pm
Bingo every Friday 1:30pm
Mexican Train Dominoes every Friday 4:30pm
Foot Reflexology twice a month Tuesdays 10:00am-1:00pm
REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
LAKE STEVENS SENIOR CENTER
2302 Soper Hill Road (location) • PO Box 205 (mailing) Lake Stevens, WA 98258
425-335-0345 [email protected]
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Seniors Soar Like Eagles
A note from your President…
Aloha, Seniors of Lake Stevens Senior Center. It sure is wonderful to see everyone stopping by for the free carryout lunch on Friday’s! I’m hoping that we are getting closer to being able to re-open sooner rather than later. Anyhow, I really miss being with all of you. Hope to see you all soon. Please take care and stay safe. Aloha Keakua Please Take Care Amelia P. Mimura ______________________________________
ESSENTIAL SERVICE
FOOTCARE Footcare is being offered a couple times a month here at the Lake Stevens Senior Center! Please give us a call to schedule an appoint-ment. Appointments are limited and fill up fast!
WE MISS YOU!
While our reopening date for full activities is
still unclear at this time, we look forward to
seeing you all again really soon. As we slowly
reopen, we will do our best to keep you all in-
formed of the services available. You can find
updates on our Facebook Page and also our
website. If you need anything, please give us a
call at 425-335-0345 and we will do whatever
we can to help. Take care and stay safe!
-The Lake Stevens Senior Center Board of Di-
rectors and Staff.
Check out the calendar on our website for updates throughout the month.
425.335.0345 • www.LakeStevensSeniorCenter.com
Senior Assistance Resources
Below is some contact information for programs that can be helpful for Seniors . . .
Homage Senior Services: 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.
Senior Services of Snohomish County Minor Home Repair Program: 425.265.2222.
Meals on Wheels: 425.347.1229.
Washington State Basic Food Program: 425.347.1229.
Dedicated Care Solutions - Elder care advisor offering FREE resources and referrals for all senior needs: Call Greg at 425.737.3865; www.dedicatedcaresolutions.com.
SHIBA - Provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices: 425.290.1276.
Property Tax Exemption and Property Tax Deferrals for Seniors & Disabled: Snohomish County Assessors Office: 425.388.3540.
Senior Services Nutrition Program: 425.347.1229, [email protected].
Senior Services Dial-A-Ride Transportation: 425.347.5912, [email protected].
Senior Services Of Snohomish County Transportation Assistance Program (TAP): 425.423.8517, [email protected].
Senior Center Logo Items:
Help support the Center by purchasing vests, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and coffee mugs with the Senior Center logo. Check in at the office for more info.
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. (Please note: The business office is CLOSED on Fridays. Please conduct business during open office hours Monday—Thursday).
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.
Snow Days: For snow/ice closures, check the school reports. If Lake Stevens School District is closed, the Senior Center will also be closed. If the school is on a 2 hour late start, the center will be open at 11:00 AM. Please call Dawn at 541-430-3084 with any questions.
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Washington State Coronavirus Response:
Seniors and people with disabilities may apply for programs that offer home delivery.
• Connect with home-delivery meals and similar services on the Washington Community Living Connections website.
• Or call 1-855-567-0252 for assistance with these services.
• Washington 211 has information on free meals for seniors.
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Carrie’s
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THANK YOU Bev O’Rielly & Georgia Stumbaugh for the beautiful hanging basket and planters here at the center! They are beautiful and we sure appreciate your gift of the plants and the care of them!
Senior Center Board
Officers:
Amelia Mimura, President
Jerry Stumbaugh, Vice President
Debra Odlum, Secretary
Jeanne Moen, Treasurer
Board Members:
Ann Buckner Nola Johnson
Lin Henderson Jack Pease
Ethel Morgan Wayne Franz
Marcella Raymond
Office Staff:
Dawn Steidle Betty Andrew
(Mornings) (Afternoons)
Please Let us know…..
If you know of any of our members who are
sick or have come down with this virus, please
send an email to the office and let us know.
We care about all of you.
Need a phone number to call
with questions about the
virus?
DOH operates a hotline, with multiple
language assistance, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
daily at 1-800-525-0127.
The Pink Ribbon
(Short Story—By Nola Johnson)
Chapter Two Julia was the eldest of 4 children She had a brother and 2 sisters. Julia always looked forward to Aunt Sylvia's visits because she brought such wonderful gifts. In 1935, it was Julia's 13th birthday when Aunt Sylvia brought her a present. The gift was a new pair of bib overalls and socks. But the best thing about that gift was the pink satin rib-bon tied to the package. Julia loved that ribbon and dreamed that someday she would be able to design a new dress to match that ribbon. Then she would get a pair of black patent leather shoes. If she wore that outfit at the dances, she would be the envy of all the girls in town. There wasn't a lot of things to do in their small town. They had church on Sunday and the grange had dances every Saturday night. That's where Julia met James Stockton. He and his dad lived on a nearby farm, but there was so much work to do that the only time they got to see each other was Saturday night and Sunday at church. But they developed a great friend-ship. To Be Continued.............
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Independence Day!
The Fourth of July—also known as Independ-ence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holi-day in the United States since 1941, but the tra-dition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Rev-olution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a his-toric document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independ-ence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2020 is on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
We wanted to thank all of the volunteers that help with Free Lunch Friday! From the cooks, to the people outside handing out the delicious lunches, and the clean up
crew, THANK YOU! We couldn't
do it without you!
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.
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1st Reverse Mortgage USA
A division of Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc.
425-438-1829 • John Harding, NMLS #118270
Email: [email protected]
Specializing in reverse mortgages for seniors
Bell Properties
Joyce Bell, owner • 425-334-0441
www.bellproperties.net
Residential real estate sales and property management
Dedicated Care Solutions
Greg Cranford • 425-737-3865
www.dedicatedcaresolutions.com
Elder care advisor offering FREE resources
and referrals for all senior needs
Foster Press
Ben or Maria Foster • 425-334-9317
www.fosterpress.com
Offset & digital printing, screen printing, copies, banners,
trophies, awards & much more
Fresh Start Learning of Puget Sound
Liz Bertran, Dyslexia and Add Facilitator • 425-231-9705
www.freshstartlearningofps.com
Providing tools for those with Dyslexia and ADD..
from age 8-80
Gencare ~ Village at Granite Falls
Robbie Liechty • 360-691-1777
www.thevillageatgranitefalls.com
3202 N Alder Avenue, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Enjoy your retirement nestled among the natural, forest
setting of the foothills, just minutes from Lake Stevens
Grandview Village—Village Concepts of Marysville
Joanne Acton • 360-653-2223
www.villageconcepts.com/grandview-village
5800 64th Street NE • Marysville, WA 98270
Creating a village that feels like a family!
Heritage Bank
Staci Lindstrand • 425-312-0000
629 SR 9 NE., Lake Stevens
A full-service community bank, offering a complete array of
business and personal banking tools
H & R Block
Sharron Schmoker • 425-397-8602
430 91st Ave. NE #12, Lake Stevens
The world’s largest tax services provider, employing highly
trained tax professionals
Jay’s Market
Keith & Corie Perry • 425-334-1256
1809 Main Street, Lake Stevens
Your friendly, hometown grocery store, plus much more.
Serving Lake Stevens for over 30 years
Lake Stevens Ankle & Foot Clinic
425-397-7401 • www.ankleandfootclinic.org
515 SR 9 NE, Suite 103 • Lake Stevens, WA 98258
We are dedicated to providing exceptional and efficient,
family friendly service for all of your foot and ankle needs.
Lake Stevens Assembly of God Church
425-334-3700 • www.lakestevensag.org
9805 31st Pl NE • Lake Stevens, WA 98258
“Loving God, Loving People, and Reaching the World.”
Sunday - 10:00 am & 6:00 pm / Wednesday - 7:00 pm
Lake Stevens Automotive
425-397-9830 • www.lakestevensautomotive.com
9015 Vernon Road #8• Lake Stevens, WA 98258
At Lake Stevens Automotive, we Promise to take time to
listen to your assessment of the problem or maintenance
requirements of your vehicle, Service your vehicle to
manufacturer’s specifications, and Inform you of other
maintenance or safety repairs needed, in the process of
addressing your repair problem. We always treat you with
respect and dignity, and warranty our work.
Lamb of God Lutheran Church
425-377-2173
3923 103rd Ave. SE, Lake Stevens
www.lambofgod-lakestevens.org
A vibrant and growing congregation of the Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod. Sunday Service 10:15 am
Bill’s Repairs Bill McKinley • 360-499-4077
[email protected]• www.facebook.com/
Billsrepairslakestevens
Quality Handyman Services
Medicare Questions? call Greg Larsen • 425-512-9666
First Legacy Financial: Offering Medicare Supplemental & Medicare Advantage Plans
Morencal Home Care call Carmen at 206-446-4915
Quality, Compassionate Care at Affordable Rates, 24/7 or
hourly. Also, Shopping, Errands, Cooking, Light Cleaning
RE/MAX—Snohomish Katie Garrison * 425-315-6131
Real Estate—Down Sizing-Estate Liquidation
Williams Real Estate Brokers Juanita Williams • 425-334-1600
www.williamsbrokers.com
Residential & commercial real estate sales & development
Safetyline Harold Cole • 425-622-6253
www.safetylineusa.com * [email protected]
PO Box 821033 Kenmore, WA 98928
Medical Alert and Medication Dispensing Systems
RE/MAX Elite Donna Gola * 425-750-7707
[email protected]—www.donnagola.com
Real Estate Home Sales
Abundant Living Errand Services Carla Lopez*425-484-9616
www.abundantlivingerrandservices.com
Errand and Chore Services
Walgreens Tracy Ellis 425-425-334-1523
718-91st Ave NE
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
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Ways in Which Seniors Can
Avoid Slip, Trip and Fall Acci-
dents:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of seniors age 65 and older suffer a fall every year. Annually, slip, trip and fall accidents among the elderly account for 2.8 million injuries and 27,000 deaths. Many suffer head trauma, hip fractures and lacerations due to falls. Fortunately, there are ways to make a living environment safer and improve a senior’s health so they can avoid a fall. ➢ Engage in Regular Exercise Many falls among seniors are caused by muscle weakness. Seniors can combat this by doing strength-building exercises. Walking, swim-ming and dancing are examples of exercises that build leg strength while improving coordi-nation and balance. ➢ Keep Clutter off the Floor Clutter is a common cause of trips and falls. Assess the floor regularly and look for items that could cause a person to fall. These include electrical cords, pet toys, magazines, shoes, baskets and plants. Even rugs can bunch up and cause a fall. on the substance and cause a serious fall. ➢ Use Assistive Devices If you tend to wobble when you walk, a cane can help. If you have stairs, use the rails to as-sist you. In bathrooms, grab bars are helpful, especially in showers. ➢ Enhance the Lighting Many falls are caused by an inability to see what’s in front of you. Add brighter lighting outdoors as well as in frequently used areas in-doors, such as hallways, bathrooms, kitchens and staircases. ➢ Check Hearing and Vision Annually Hearing loss can lead to balance issues, and this can make a senior more prone to falling. Vision is also a factor, since it’s easy to trip on something you didn’t see and suffer a fall as a result. As we age, our eyes are more suscepti-ble to conditions such as glaucoma and cata-racts. Poor depth perception and blurriness may also play a role. Get your eyes and ears checked once a year to address any of these possible issues.
