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May 2015 Volume 15 Issue 5

Center Spotlight

Mary A. Keene Ms. Senior Irondale 2015

Ms. Congeniality 2015

Mary is our first “Ms. Senior Irondale” and has already made a public appearance at the Iron-dale Spring Festival. She was in a tough com-petition with many talented and elegant ladies. She showed off her artistic talents at the pag-eant by painting with chalk to music.

She is a proud mother of 3 children and 6 grandchildren. She is certified as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist and in 1976 she was in charge of the Irondale Parks and Recreation Department for the Bicentennial.

Mary has served on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Pacesetters and is an active member of the Sjogren’s Syndrome Support Group. In her spare time, when there is any, she also volunteers at the American Heart Association.

The “Ms. Senior Irondale” title will have to join the many others that have been bestowed on Mary. Some of which are, Student Council at Georgia Southern University, Alpha Rho Tau President and “Employee of the Month” at the VA Medical Center.

Winning the title of Ms. Senior Irondale was never expected by Mary. She just knew it would be a fun experience for her and her fam-ily and friends. She encourages other ladies, 60 & over, to consider the pageant, for she had a wonderful, exciting time!

We are very proud to call her our very first

“Ms. Senior Irondale”

Monday

May 11th

1:00 pm

All Ladies Welcome!

Join us for Tea and Refreshments.

Bring a picture and/or story of your mother or any im-portant woman in you life.

Jefferson County

Emergency Management Agency

will be at the center on

Wednesday

May 6th at 2:00

training our seniors for the new

Emergency/Weather Alert

Notification System

DO NOT MISS THIS! This is a FREE program that works with home

phones, cell phones, text, email, etc. It is a simple and easy to understand process.

The Center will be Closed

May 4th

Trip to the Barons Baseball Game

and on

May 25th

for

Memorial Day

Smith O'Della ................. 5/2

Williams, Julie Baird ....... 5/3

Marsha Lewis ................. 5/3

Willie Evans .................... 5/4

Stallings, Richard ........... 5/5

Bates, Joyce ................... 5/6

Joseph, Audrey .............. 5/8

Parker, Alice ................... 5/9

Townsend, Trudy.......... 5/14

Wright, Ann .................. 5/15

Gilliland, Vera Marie ..... 5/16

Tubbs, Lillie .................. 5/16

Turner, Essie ................ 5/17

Lawley, Annette ............ 5/21

Jimmie Louis Beasley ... 5/21

Nalley, Jack .................. 5/23

Jo Ann Mayfield ............ 5/24

Ward, Carol .................. 5/24

Valerie Isbell ................. 5/25

Perdue, Dolla ............... 5/25

Posey, Julia .................. 5/26

Betsy Jean Cooper ....... 5/26

Nancy Lawrence........... 5/27

Deborah Jackson ......... 5/27

McBrayer, Valerie ......... 5/28

Vera Simpson ............... 5/29

Fay Wilson ................... 5/30

Mabel Clark .................. 5/30

Lockhart, Polly .............. 5/31

Pyle, June .................... 5/31

Richards, Earl ............... 5/31

FREE Private Computer Classes

May 28 &29 Classes Call the center for availability.

June 25 & 26 Classes Call the center for availability.

Classes fill up quickly so reserve your spot

for a class today! Dr. Joey is also available for

in-home assistance. Computer repair is also

available at discounted rates.

Dr. Joey Gafford

Dr. Joey is also available for In-Home Computer Repair when he is in

town. Appointments are limited so give him a call at 1-888-361-0509.

Dr. Joey has an assortment of used and refurbished computers for sale. This includes laptops and desktops starting at around $100. He has pledged to give back time and/or a percentage to the Senior Center. If you are interested you can contact him at 1-888-361-0509.

Need Meeting Space?

The center is available to rent evenings and weekends for your

meetings, parties and special events. $150 for 4 hours & $25/hour after

Just contact the center for scheduling your event and date availability.

If your birthday is incorrect or not listed, please contact the Center (951-1418)

Birthday

Party

May 13th

at 11:30

Make your Reservations by

May 11th

TRANSPORTATION NEWS

The bus leaves the center every morning no later than 7:30 for pick-up. If you want to be picked up you must notify the center no later than 7:00 am. Leave a message for the bus driver at 951-1418 ext. 3.

Lunch for all our May

Birthday Stars!

Our April Birthday Stars

Betty Kay

Christine McAllister

Marilyn Backensto

and

Dearld Franklin

(Not Pictured)

“Barbara’s Bits of Tips”

Pie Crust Saver—Keep your pie crusts from getting too brown by covering the edges of your pie with strips of aluminum foil.

Corn’s up—According to the unwritten laws of The Guy’s Guide to Life and Cooking, everything edible can be grilled, but even the guys had to concede that grilled mac’n’cheese just wasn’t working. Grilled corn, on the other hand, really is good. The trick is to shuck it down to the last layer of the husk and cut off the furry edges with scis-sors. Pop those babies on the grill and watch for the moment when the husk starts to show the outline of the kernels and the top edges begin to peel down. The ears are ready.

Your Irondale Senior Center Team

Alisa Burleson - Director Cathy Sanderson - Activities Coordinator

Barbara Wright - Cook

Ruth Fielding - Ceramics Instructor Ralph Holzman - Art Instructor

Cal Pabst - Transportation Manager/Driver Penny Gagliano - Bus Driver/Admin Asst. Paul Zimmerman - Center Rental Manager

Temporary and Volunteer Helpers

Debbie Ash - Lunch Assistant Billy Daulton - Bus Driver

Bette Rowe - Volunteer Instructor Regina Bearden - Volunteer Instructor

Bonnie Law

Regina Bearden

Mary Hightower

Our Special Prayer List

John McAllister

Robin Bell

Valarie Jones

Our Prayers and Deepest Sympathy go out to:

Zeila Bailey in the death of her brother, Harold Bailey.

To the friends of Betty Milner.

Oopsie DaisyOopsie DaisyOopsie DaisyOopsie Daisy Mistakes happen so why notMistakes happen so why notMistakes happen so why notMistakes happen so why not

celebrate them!celebrate them!celebrate them!celebrate them!

The 1st person to report any mistake in the newsletter will

receive one free lunch

at the center.

April’s Winner:

Betty Kay

To make this contest fair, no reported

mistakes will be accepted until after the 1st of

the month. Only one winner per month. Space is limited so reserve your space now.

Dear Senior Friends,

Thank you does not seem adequate when letting you

all know how I feel.

The thoughts and prayers, calls and cards, plants,

flowers and food are still and were so much appreci-

ated.

You are all so precious to me. In Christian Love,

Marilyn Backensto and Family

Saturday

June 20th

8:00—12:00

To the Irondale Police Dept.

for doing an outstanding job in capturing a thief and returning some stolen goods to his victims in another town!

A police officer came to my house and asked me where I was

between 5 & 6. He seemed irritated when I answered: “kindergarten:.

Irondale Senior Activity Center * 5313 Beacon Drive * Irondale, AL 35210 Monday- Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Email: irondaleseniorcenter@gmail.com Twitter: IrondaleSC Facebook: Irondale Senior Activity Center

First Monday Bingo is on a First Monday Bingo is on a First Monday Bingo is on a First Monday Bingo is on a TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday————Cinco De MayoCinco De MayoCinco De MayoCinco De Mayo

May 5th at 9:30May 5th at 9:30May 5th at 9:30May 5th at 9:30

Bingo & Lunch

at

St. Francis Xavier

Church

Thursday– May 28th

Last Game day till September.

Leave center at 11:00 am Return to center by 2 pm

Cost $7 for meal &

2 bingo cards for 10 games.

A coverall game will be played at the end for 25¢ per card for the last prize.

Sign up by

Tuesday - May 22nd

BingoBingoBingoBingo

Wednesday, May 13th

@ 12:30

CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulations to ourto ourto ourto our

Poker TournamentPoker TournamentPoker TournamentPoker Tournament WINNERSWINNERSWINNERSWINNERS

Bunco is returning to

Tuesday mornings.

9:30—11:30

Except for May 5 due to

Cinco De Mayo

Sponsored by:

First Place ............ Chuck Musso

Second Place ......... Mary Knight

Third Place ............ Jean Cooper

June 18th

Cost: $30

Please note the new trip

policies listed below:

• All payments MUST be received no later than one week prior to the trip. We will not be able to accept any other participants after this date.

• Keep your receipt for it is your tick-et to get on the bus.

• We will announce when it is time to load on the bus. Seats are availa-ble on a first-come first-serve basis. You will be allowed to save seats for friends and family members traveling with you.

• ARRIVE EARLY—LEAVE ON TIME

Clubs and Meetings

Poker Club

Wednesdays Instructor: Bette Rowe

Class Sessions

1:00 - Session One

2:00 - Session Two

30 Minute delayed start on May 13 due to Birthday Celebration

Interested? Sign up at the Activity Board

Women’s Bible

Study

with

Zeila Bailey

on Thursdays

at 10:00—11:30

Spring Session: June 4 - July 9

Bible Study focusing on

1st, 2nd & 3rd John

(It is not necessary to sign up for this Bible study.)

Serve Day: Saturday, July 11th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Men’s Coffee Club

Fridays, May

8th & 22nd

Starting at 9:00 am

Bring your friends and join us for a light breakfast,

fellowship, & coffee!

(Donations to help cover cost appreciated)

The Silver

Bullet Gun Club

If you are interested in participating with this group, please call the center. We are currently planning our regular

meetings at the target range.

BECOMING YOUNGER

Due to a conflict in schedule, Tuesday’s

Becoming Younger Classes have been

suspended until further notice. It is our

hope to resume sometime this summer.

Irondale Spring FestivalIrondale Spring FestivalIrondale Spring FestivalIrondale Spring Festival April 18thApril 18thApril 18thApril 18th

Mary Keene makes her 1st appearance as

Ms. Senior Irondale

Our “Popcorn Queen”

Peggy Horton

worked hard all day and helped to raise

money for the center. Thanks Peggy!

ODE TO IRONDALE

By Phyllis Brown Mitchel

(Ms. Senior Irondale Contestant)

I—The I is for Irondale, historic and pristine,

R—The R is for a residence so garden-like, so clean

O—The O is for opposition to hatred seen, unseen

N—The N is for nationality; dwellers from far and wide

Just living in equality with peace and civic pride.

D—The D is for dedication to progress in this town

Making its first presentation showing off each chic gown.

A—The A is just for an appetite for the Whistle Stop Café

That’s just a famous dining site with reasonable pay.

L—The L is for the love we share—

Black, white, both great and small ‘Cause that’s the way we show we care Divided we do fall.

E—Last but not least the final E,

for excellence it stands. Lifestyle to lead, oh yes, shan’t we? With head, with heart, with hands!

COMING SOON TO

THE IRONDALE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

June Day Trip to Wetumpka

Bow Making Class Community Yard Sale (reserve your booth now—Cost $25)

Masters Games Fun Day

Health Fair Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance

July Ms. Senior Alabama Competition

August ARPA District Master Games

October ARPA State Master Games

November ARPA tr ip to Orange Beach

2016 - Spring Senior Retreat at Shocco Springs

Hawaiian Island Cruise

Alabama Recreation

and Parks Association

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Rotten Tomato Movie Reviews

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“The Age of Adeline”—Lionsgate

A�er miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Ada-

line Bowman (Blake Lively) has lived a solitary existence, never allowing

herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance

encounter with charisma"c philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman)

reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his par-

ents (Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker) threatens to uncover the truth, Ada-

line makes a decision that will change her life forever.

‘Pop Goes the Weasel’ by James Patterson

Detective Alex Cross is back and in love. But his happiness is threat-ened by a series of chilling murders in Washington, D.C, murders with a pattern so twisted, it leaves investigators reeling. Cross’s in-genious pursuit of the killer produces a suspect—a British diplomat named Geoffrey Shafer. But proving that Shafer is the murderer be-comes a potentially deadly task. As the diplomat engages in a bril-liant series of surprising countermoves, in and out of the courtroom, Alex and his fiancée become hopelessly entangled with the most memorable nemesis Alex Cross has ever faced.

“Pop Goes the Weasel” provides a chilling villain no reader will for-get, a love story of great tenderness, and a plot of re-lentless suspense and heart-pounding pace.

The Book Nook’s Monthly Feature

Audience

Score

72% liked it

Rated: PG

We had a

Great Day at

Barber

Motor Sports!

Thursday

May 21st

Leave at 9:15

Cost: $7

This art-deco museum honors great jazz artists

with ties to the state of Alabama. Exhibits convey

the accomplishments of the likes of Nat King

Cole, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Er-

skine Hawkins and the music that made them fa-

mous. Within this fine musical collection, visitors

travel from the beginnings of boogie woogie with

Clarence "Pinetop" Smith to the jazz space jour-

neys of Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Space

Arkestra.

Ms. Senior Irondale

Mary Keene

Phyllis Brown

Mitchel

Mary

Rodda

Della

Bluemly

Our Most Valuable Treasures

Pat

Standifer

1st

Alternate

Donna

McGuffie

Ms. Senior

Alabama

2013

Renee Pierce

Ms. Senior Alabama 2014

with our very own

Ms. Senior Irondale—Mary Keene

WHAT A FACE!

Congratulations

Mary

Special Guest

Karen Geice

Chairwoman,

Executive Board,

Ms. Senior

Alabama, Inc.

“A Time to Dance”

performing to a song

from the musical

“Annie”

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Olivia Scarbrough

A GREAT BIG

THANKS!

go out to

Regina Bearden

And

Cathy Sanderson

They made this wonderful day possible!

Some of our local

Dignitaries were

in attendance!