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SeniorS’ Chat October 2011 Sunshine Committee News Ginny Seaton's two sisters passed away within a month of each other. First one of Westport, CT died on August 5, and the second one of Sharpsburg, MD died on September 2. Jack Otterman's mother in her 90s passed away about two weeks ago. She lived in PA for many years. LaVerne Jenkins is critically ill. if anyone is interested in sending her a card at: 531 Wythe Creek Road, Room A17, Poquoson, VA 23692 Itsy Bitsies by n Cheers, everyone! There is a world out there that is ours at the stroke of a couple keyboard buttons. At end of this arti- cle, there are a few links for you to open up. As previously announced, the Happy Hands newsletter will have an electronic format whenever the hard copy is mailed out. The link for Happy Hands is: http://www.nvrc.org/happyhands Here is where there may be more pictures but not printed, due to space in the newsletter. Guess who designed the Happy Hands logo? Melody Hotek, NVRC Director of Operations and liaison for Happy Hands & NVRC She designed it in 2004 after taking an art class at Montgomery County Community College. For yard sale lovers: http://www.yardsaletreasuremap.com/ For wonderful broadcasts of and for the deaf: http://www.h3.tv/ http://www.ideafnews.com/ We need unused ―Thinking of You‖, ―Get Well‖ and ―Sympathy Cards‖. We also need board games. Deadline for next issue is October 24. Melody Hotek
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SeniorS’ Chat October 2011
Sunshine Committee News
Ginny Seaton's two sisters passed away within a month of each other. First one of Westport, CT died on August 5, and the second one of Sharpsburg, MD died on September 2. Jack Otterman's mother in her 90s passed away about two weeks ago. She lived in PA for many years.
LaVerne Jenkins is critically ill. if anyone is interested in sending her a card at:
531 Wythe Creek Road, Room A17, Poquoson, VA 23692
Itsy Bitsies by n
Cheers, everyone!
There is a world out there that is ours at the stroke of a couple keyboard buttons. At end of this arti-cle, there are a few links for you to open up. As previously announced, the Happy Hands newsletter will have an electronic format whenever the hard copy is mailed out. The link for Happy Hands is:
http://www.nvrc.org/happyhands
Here is where there may be more pictures but not printed, due to space in the newsletter.
Guess who designed the Happy Hands logo?
Melody Hotek, NVRC Director of Operations and liaison for Happy Hands & NVRC
She designed it in 2004 after taking an art class at Montgomery County Community College.
For yard sale lovers:
http://www.yardsaletreasuremap.com/
For wonderful broadcasts of and for the deaf:
http://www.h3.tv/
http://www.ideafnews.com/
We need unused ―Thinking of You‖, ―Get Well‖ and ―Sympathy Cards‖. We also need board games.
Deadline for next issue is October 24.
Melody Hotek
Happy Hands Luncheon Wed, October 5 at 11am
NEED DIRECTIONS? Call contacts above or visit www.nvrc.org
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Ghoul’s at NVRC:
Grilled sausages — George Herberger and Jack Otterman
Green Beans — Betty Yates
Green Bean Casserole — Pat and Jim Beech
Cole Slaw — Nancy Rarus
Potato Salad — Rose Otterman
German Potato Salad — Carolyn Willis
Apple Sauce — Kenny Hynes
Sauerkraut — Jill Moebus
Jello Salad — JoAnn Pelarski
Macaroni Salad — John Harper
Baked Beans — Joe Cohen
Rolls and Butter — Jerry Pelarski
Apple Cider— Mary Malzkuhn
Pumpkin Pie — Leo Yates
Apple Cake — Doreen Solar
Apple Pie — Ross and Billie Kidwell
Brownies — Pam Finnegan
Pumpkin Bread — Sharon Svenningsen
A basket of Fresh Apples — Mary Bagby
We need more vegetable dishes (i.e, Broccoli and Corn casseroles). Please email to JoAnn Pelar-ski at [email protected] if you need more information regarding the menu.
Bring Your Own Drink (BYOD) or 50 cents for a drink from the NVRC fridge. Coffee & Hot Tea will be provided.
Kudos Goes to ……...
Thayer Dow for donating her Door Prize to Happy Hands.
October 5
Guest Speaker
Mary Malzkuhn
“Signing Their Lives Away” The Fame and Misfortune
of the Men Who Signed
The Declaration of Independence
Chair
Nancy Rarus
VP 571-287-8042
Vice-Chair
Elaine Shaffer
Secretary &
Newsletter Editor
Pat Beech
VP 571-766-0700
Member-At-Large
Mary Malzkuhn
Member-At-Large
Jill Moebus
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Happy Hands Board
for September 2011 — May 2012
Activities Committee
Kenny Hynes
Food Committee
JoAnn Pelarski
Sunshine Committee
Carolyn Willis
FIGHT the FLU
Come early to Happy Hands on Wednesday, October 5th and get your annual flu shot from a registered nurse. Staff will be on hand to interpret and help with the paperwork. You can sign up when you get here.
Flu Shots Wednesday, October 5th at 10 am - 12 NOON Cost: Free with Medicare B Card or $30 without Medicare B Card
Protection against both seasonal and H1N1 viruses.
Present at the meeting: Patricia Beech, Joseph Cohen, Thayer Dow, Pam Finnegan, John Harper, Kenny Hynes, Theodora (Dora) Ing, Mary Malzkuhn, Jill Moebus, Jerry & JoAnn Pelarski, Nancy Rarus, Elaine Shaffer, Doreen Solar, Sharon Svenningsen, Norma Thompson, Robert Whitworth, Leo & Betty Yates Recommendations: 1. As an organization, Happy Hands (HH) will be based on Guidelines. Approved 2. The Mission will remain the same: "Happy Hands is a group of seniors who use ASL and meet monthly for social activities and workshops." Approved 3. Monthly HH get-togethers will be at NVRC, first Wednesday of the month. Approved 4. ―Fine-tuners‖ (aka Executive Committee will be composed of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, a Committee Coordinator, and 2 elected members-at-large) will meet monthly and if any action needs to be taken, it will be printed in the Newsletter for action at the next meeting. * A new idea: have a business meeting every three months, leaving the other months free for various activities. Approved 5. Membership dues need to be increased from $5.00 to $10.00. Dues will be payable in January for the whole year. Those present voted on $12 for annual membership fee, starting in January 2012. 6. At the May 2012 meeting there will be an election to begin the two-year term of the elected positions. Today, we will elect people to serve on interim basis until May: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Budget Committee Coordinator, and two members-at-large. Approved 7. On trial basis Happy Hands newsletters will be sent by email to those who have access and, to all by postal service. In January, when our dues are paid, we can choose one or the other or both. Approved Officers for Sep 2011 – May 2012: · Chair – Nancy Rarus · Vice-Chair – Vacant · Secretary – Pat Beech · Treasurer – Vacant
Minutes of
the September 7th Meeting
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Recipe contributed by JoAnn Pelarski
Continued — Minutes of
the September 7th Meeting
· Members-At-Large – Jill Moebus and Mary Malzkuhn · Activities Committee – Kenny Hynes (Coordinator), Pam Finnegan, Lois Herberger, and Mary Bagby · Food Committee – JoAnn Pelarski (Coordinator) and Jill Moebus · Sunshine Committee – Carolyn Willis (Coordinator), Doreen Solar, and Sharon Svenningsen · Budget Committee – Fine-tuners · Editor of HH Newsletter – Pat Beech Announcements: · Flu Shots on Oct 5 · Surprise Lunch for Eve Christian on Sep 20 (POC: Pat Beech) · Please see Activities Coordinator if you have ideas.
o Guest presenters o Games you want to play o Field trips you will like to take
· Please see the Editor of HH Newsletter if you would like to be a reporter. · DSA in 2015 will be in Asheville, NC during 2nd or 3rd week in August. · DSA in 2017 will be in Houston, TX in April (tri-cities host: Houston, Austin, and Dallas).
Submitted by: Patricia Beech Secretary 2011-2012
4 qts apple juice or cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
24 whole cloves
16 whole allspice
In a large saucepan, combine all above: bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool and refrigerate several hours:* To serve: strain into a punch bowl; if desire stir in 1 to 2 cups golden rum according to taste; garnish with thin strips of lemon peel. Makes 24 (6oz.). *if you can't wait, omit this step --it doesn't hurt the grog a bit! Cheers-Hic!
8 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 whole nutmegs (cracked)
Mulled Cider
Announcement: Here is a link for the Deaf Seniors of America Conference in Balti-
more, MD during August 29 — September 3, 2013.
http://www.dsa2013baltimore.org/
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Cascades Seniors Luncheon on
Wednesday, October 13 at 11:00am
Cascades Deaf Seniors
At Green Turtle on September 14
Brown Bag Lunch at Cascades Senior Center:
Brown Bag: Bring your lunch and extras such as a side dish and/or dessert.
Bring Your Own Drink (BYOD). Coffee & Hot Tea will be provided
For information or questions contact:
Elaine Shaffer, 703-430-6077 TTY/FAX, [email protected]
Linda Whitworth, 703-450-5847 TTY/FAX, [email protected]
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Appreciation Luncheon for Eve
At Clyde’s on September 20, 2011
Activities Committee
Howdy! Mary Malzkuhn will give a very interesting presentation about the signers of the Declaration of Independence on October 5th.
I would like for you all to help me decide on activities for 2011-2012. Would you like to bowl once a month at noon?? Would you like to go sight-seeing??? Would you like to do arts and crafts??? Would you like to play games???
I would love feedback from you. Send email at [email protected].
Kenny Hynes, Coordinator
Eve was surprised!
Esther Schaeffer, Leroy & Eve Christian, and Cheri Hunter
Twenty-one members braved the rainstorm and defi-nitely surprised Eve. There was a short and sweet pro-gram with Elaine Shaffer briefly describing how it was with Eve as Prez. Pat Beech awarded her with Leader-ship Award (developed by Melody Hotek & Cheryl Heppner), and a lead crystal vase with the words ―Happy Hands Prez‖. Nancy Rarus wrapped up by say-ing that Eve and her small group of helpers really did a wonderful job keeping Happy Hands going.
CASCADESCASCADES Deaf SeniorsDeaf Seniors
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...to the folks with birthdays in
OCTOBER
Helen Crummett
Bruce Franks
Donna Graff
Kenny Hynes
Kent Keepper
Loudoun Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace
21060 Whitfield Place Sterling, VA 20165
703-430-2397 Co-Sponsors: NVRC and
Loudoun County Parks and
Recreation Services
Coordinators: Elaine Shaffer
703-430-6077 TTY
[email protected] Linda Whitworth
703-450-5847 TTY [email protected]
Happy Hands is a group of seniors
who use Sign
Language and meet monthly for
potluck lunches, trips, workshops and other
activities.
Guests are welcome.
Contact:
Elaine Shaffer
Pat Beech
If you have any news, stories, upcoming events, trips, Anniversary celebrations, awards, etc., feel free to send the information to us, and we will add it to the next issue. We would love to hear what you think of our newsletters, and if you have any other ideas to add to it. You can call NVRC, TTY: 703-352-9056 or send an email to [email protected].
NVRC Staff
3951 Pender Drive
Suite 130
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-9055 (v)
703-352-9056 (tty)
703-352-9058 (fax)
571-350-8656 (VP)
www.nvrc.org
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Billie Kidwell
John Rountree
Deanna Taylor
Norma Thompson
