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August, 2018 | Issue 2: Volume 4| Hot Springs County Senior Center
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
Monthly Newsletter
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August
to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. NIAM was established to
encourage people of all ages to make sure they are up to date on the vaccines recommended
for them. Communities have continued to use the month each year to raise awareness about
the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.
• Vaccines protect against serious diseases.
• These diseases still exist and outbreaks do occur.
• Vaccines are recommended throughout our lives.
• Vaccines are very safe.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thousands of Ameri-
can adults get sick each year from diseases that vaccines can prevent. For patients with asth-
ma or COPD, vaccines are an important step in protecting their health from serious diseases
like influenza and pneumonia.
In fact, the CDC reports that chronic lung disease was one of the most commonly reported
underlying medical conditions among adults who were hospitalized with laboratory-
confirmed influenza during the 2016-2017 flu season. Less than half of adults under age 65
with asthma and COPD get the vaccines they need to protect against influenza and pneumo-
coccal disease.
https://www.gachd.org/
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Word Search
Alien
Asteroid
Astronaut
Blackhole
Callisto
Comet
Constellations
Cosmonaut
Cosmos
Darkmatter
Earth
Europa
Galaxy
Ganymede
Saturn
Shootingstar
Shuttle
Solarsystem
Spacestation
Stars
Sun
Jupiter
Lightyear
Mars
Mercury
Meteor
Milkyway
Moon
Nebular
Neptune
Planet
Pluto
Rocket
Rover
Satellite
UFO
Universe
Uranus
Venus
Void
After you complete this months
puzzle, drop it by our office or mail it
to : Senior Center
P.O. Box 747
Thermopolis, Wy 82443
We will enter you into our monthly
drawing for a free meal ticket. Thank
you to all who participate.
Word Search Riddles:
1) I am an odd number. If you
take away one of the letters in my
name, I become even. What
number am I?
2)Q. I travel all over the world,
but always stay in my corner.
What am I?
3)Q. What has 13 hearts, but no
other organs?
Find the answers on page 14
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Quotes
When you reach the end
of your rope, tie a knot in
it and hang on.
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Do not mind anything that anyone tells you about anyone else. Judge
everyone and everything
for yourself.
~Henry James
A single rose can be my garden... a single friend,
my world.
~Leo Buscaglia
Success is not final,
failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that
counts.
~Winston Churchill
Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/
quotes/
Healthy Eating Choices for Seniors with
Diabetes
By Errin Estrada, https://www.senioradvice.com/articles/healthy-eating-choices-for
-seniors-with-diabetes
Beneficial Foods for Seniors with Diabetes
Managing diabetes through lifestyle and dietary choices does not
have to be only about excluding certain foods from one’s diet. In
fact, there are a number of foods that have been identified as
beneficial and even helpful for individuals living with diabetes.
Beans – beans of any kind are considered to be a diabetes “super
food”, since they pack a ton of nutrition in small amounts. Beans
are full of fiber, magnesium, and potassium, and also provide huge
amounts of protein while also being low in fat, something that
distinguishes beans from most types of meat. To make sure your
beans are as healthy as possible, individuals should consider buying
their beans dry and in bulk, and soaking them to prepare them for
consumption. However, canned beans are also healthy in a pinch –
just make sure to rinse them thoroughly to remove any added salt.
Dark, Leafy Veggies – dark, leafy greens are a healthy addition to
any diet for a number of reasons. These are especially safe for
diabetics to snack on as they are low in calories and carbs. Plus,
their antioxidant properties are a significant benefit for anyone.
Berries – Like dark, leafy greens, berries are extremely high in
antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to anyone’s diet.
Additionally, berries are also high in numerous vitamins and are a
great source of fiber, making them a perfect addition to a diabetic’s
diet.
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Did you know?
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Call the Senior Center at 307-864-2151 and let the front desk person know your name and birthdate. They will add you to
the birthday board at the center and in the newsletter.
How can I get my
Birthday put in
the newsletter?
Thank You to all the
Ad Sponsors for the
opportunity to produce
this high quality
Newsletter!
The Hot Springs County Sen-
ior Citizens Center would like
to thank all of our patrons for
the year round support.
Please take time as you flip through the Newsletter to check out the Ads.
These Ads are what supports this Newsletter and make the high quality pro-
duction possible. Anytime you get a chance Thank a Sponsor!
Emergency meals
are in please call the
Senior Center to get
yours today!
307-864-2151
A Lighter Note
The child and his
mother:
A curious child asked
his mother: “Mommy,
why are some of your
hairs turning grey?”
The mother tried to use this occasion to teach
her child: “It is because
of you, dear. Every bad
action of yours will turn
one of my hairs grey!”
The child replied
innocently: “Now I
know why grandmother
has only grey hairs on
her head.”
Featured Recipe
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California Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps with
Basil-Mayo
Ingredients
(gluten free- makes 2 wraps)
1 head iceberg lettuce
4 slices gluten-free deli turkey
4 slices gluten-free bacon, cooked
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
For the Basil-Mayo:
1/2 cup gluten-free mayonnaise
6 large basil leaves, torn
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, chopped
salt
pepper
Directions
For the Basil-Mayo: combine ingredients in a small food processor then
process until smooth. Alternatively, mince basil and garlic then whisk all
ingredients together. Can be done a couple days a head of time.
Lay out two large lettuce leaves then layer on 1 slice of turkey and slath-
er with Basil-Mayo. Layer on a second slice of turkey followed by the
bacon, and a few slices of both avocado and tomato. Season lightly with
salt and pepper then fold the bottom up, the sides in, and roll like a bur-
rito. Slice in half then serve cold.
Notes
If eating more than an hour after packing, pack elements separately then
assemble just before eating.
Join in on Bingo, every Saturday
night. Doors open at 6:15, Bingo
starts at 7:00. $1 per bingo card or
$5 for 6.
Don’t Forget
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Wally’s Keychain
There will be a drawing toward the end
of the month for one of Wally’s hand-
made keychains. They are truly a work
of art. Come by the Senior Center to
enter. Below is an example of the
beautiful keychains that are made and
donated by Wally VanAntwerp.
Enter to Win
August — Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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31 Salisbury Steak
Mushroom gravy w/baked potato
Country blend vege-tables
Spinach Salad
Peaches
Cake
Baked Ham
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts
Perfection Salad
Fruit Crisp
Breaded Fish
Baked Squash
Spring blend vege-tables
Spinach bread
Fruit parfait
Chef Salad
Carrot sticks
Bread/ crackers
Strawberries and bananas
Cookies
Pork Roast
Mashed potatoes
w/Gravy
Carrot Salad
Green beans
Bread
Pineapple upside-down cake
Cheese Burgers
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Macaroni salad
Peaches
Cookies
BBQ Pork Wings
Squash
Rolls
Coleslaw
Mixed Fruit
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Rice pilaf
Broccoli
Bread
Banana splits
Baked Chicken
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
California Blend Vegetables
Green Salad
Chocolate Cake
Oven Fried
Chicken
Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
Beet Salad
Mandarin Oranges
Gingerbread Cake
Beef Stroganoff Over noodles
Green Beans
Lettuce Salad
Peach and Cream Bars
Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
Garden blend veg-etables
Garden salad
Garlic rolls
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Chicken Strips
w/ sauces
French Fries
Pickled Beets & onions
Fresh Fruit
Chicken Fried Steak
Mashed Potatoes w/gravy
Garden Blend Veg-gies,
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cherry Crisp
Orange Juice
Braised Pork Chops
Scalloped potatoes
Cauliflower
Carrot raisin salad
Banana bread
Fluffy fruit cup
Beef Tips W/ Mushrooms
Over egg noodles
Broccoli
Cinnamon raisin bread
Fruity Cherry Salad
Turkey Club
On wheat
Potato Salad
Mixed green salad
Fresh Fruit
Brownie
Chicken Enchilada
Ranch Style Beans
Lettuce & Tomato salad
Tropical Fruit
Pudding
Chicken Stir Fry
Over rice
Asian Salad
Pears
Cookies
French Dips
W/ Au jus
Broccoli Craisin Salad
Pears
Cookies
Chuck Wagon Steak
Baked potatoes w/ gravy
Spinach
Apple Slaw
Corn bread
Pineapple
Chili Dog W/
Bun
Mixed relish tray
Lettuce, tomato,
onion, pickle
Fruit Cup
Taco Salad
Corn Chips
Peas & carrots
Bread Sticks
Melon Cup
Rocky Road Pud-ding
August— Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Birthday Party 11:30
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Project Council
10:00
Hand & Foot Card Game 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Golden Age Club Meeting 10:00
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Board of Directors
4:00
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00
Pinochle 6:15
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and 12:30-
3:00
Pinochle 6:15
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and 12:30-
3:00
Blood Pressure
10:00-12:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and 12:30-3:00
Blood Pressure
10:00-12:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and 12:30-3:00
Blood Pressure
10:00-12:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and 12:30-3:00
Blood Pressure
10:00-12:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players
8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and
12:30-3:00
Pinochle 6:15
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and
12:30-3:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and 12:30-
3:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00
Bridge 12:30
Pinochle 6:15
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 12:30-3:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00
Shopping 8:15
12:30
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Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and
12:30-3:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and
12:30-3:00
Bridge 12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Hand & Foot Card Game
12:30
Pool Players 8:00-4:00
Shopping 8:15-11:00 and 12:30-3:00
Blood Pressure
10:00-12:00
Bridge 12:30
Strap your party shoes on and
help us celebrate August
Birthdays! August 14th will be our in-house Birthday
celebration. Join us for lunch
at the Senior Center and enjoy cupcakes and ice cream.
Thank you Las Fuentes for
sponsoring our Birthday parties.
This Months
Birthdays
Henry Bennett 1
Peggy Kirsch 1
Marilyn Braaten 1
Dick Hall 8
Mutt Rinaldo 18
Pam Sheldon 23
Toots Daugherty 23
Ivan Wallin 29
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Upcoming Events
August 6th
Monday August 6th is Root
beer Floats in addition to
lunch. Join us for root beer
floats at the Senior Center
from 11:30– 1:00. The
menu will be Cheese
Burgers Lettuce, tomato, onion,
pickle, macaroni salad, peaches, and cookies
August 7th
Tuesday August 7th Join
us for our Birthday lunch
celebration at the Senior
Center. Head down for
lunch from 11:30-1:00.
We will be serving
Chicken Stir Fry over rice,
Asian Salad, Pears, and Cookies.
August 21st Tuesday August 21st is
Mystery Trip #5. Join
the fun and go on a day
trip with us. Come down
or call the Senior Center
to reserve your seat
today.
Opening Available Stop in and grab an
application and tell all your
friends and family.
Spot the Difference
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Put your brain to the test and see if you
can spot the ten differences between the
two pictures.
Here are the
upcoming trips for
August &
September.
Mystery Trip #5 is on
August 21st.
Reno Air Show Trip is
scheduled for September
12th-18th.
If you want to sign up for
any of these trips give us
a call at 307-864-2151 or
come in and talk to us
directly at the Hot Springs
County Senior Center.
Everyone welcome 18
and older.
Did you know?
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Healthy Eating Choices for Seniors with
Diabetes
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Sweet Potatoes – for those who like the idea of having a starchy
vegetable on their plate, sweet potatoes are a healthy, low glycemic
index substitution for regular potatoes. Additionally, sweet pota-
toes are high in fiber and vitamin A, making them a smart and
tasty choice.
Whole Grains – grains themselves get a bad reputation, especially
because they have some incredible nutrients to offer. Unfortunate-
ly, most processed grains, like bread and enriched pasta, strip out
the healthiest parts of the grain: the germ and the bran. However,
whole grains offer an incredible source of chromium, magnesium,
omega 3 fatty acids and folate. Additionally, some specific grains,
like oatmeal, also are high in fiber and potassium.
Low-Fat/Fat-Free Dairy – Dairy has incredible health benefits
for individuals, especially because of the calcium it contains,
which is incredibly important for older individuals. However, buy-
ing full fat dairy can come with some health dangers, like high
amounts of fat and cholesterol. To still get the benefits of dairy
without the negative health effects, buying low-fat or non-fat prod-
ucts, like milk and yogurt, can be a great way to still get high
amounts of calcium and vitamin D. However, make sure you
check the label on any low-fat or fat-free products you buy, as
some manufacturers add high amounts of sugar to make up for the
flavor provided by whole milk.
Nuts – nuts are a great way to curb your hunger and get a serious
nutritional boost in the process. Nuts offer healthy fats to seniors
along with magnesium, fiber, and in some cases, omega-3 fatty ac-
ids.
Big Horn Canyon Boat Tour
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Paintbrush Dental is and family dental clinic which takes care of the dental needs of all Thermopolis and surrounding areas. We treat a wide range of wonderful patients from 2 to 102 years old! Dr Leif Polson and Dr. Will Robinson both started their respective dental careers in the United States Air Force serving our amazing soldiers and airmen. They perform a wide range of dental procedures including dentures, implants, same-day crowns, simple to complicated tooth extractions, and sedation dentistry to name a few. They only use the proven latest and best technology to take great care of our patients. If you haven’t had a dental check up in a while, need a cleaning, or just have some questions come on by or call 307-864-9411 today. The staff and dentists are looking forward to meeting you.
Sponsor Highlight
Answers to the Riddles on Page 3 1) Seven (take away the “S”) 2) A Stamp 3) A deck of playing cards.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUPON
If you are sixty or older and have a
birthday this month please bring this
coupon to the HSC Senior Citizens Cen-
ter for a FREE meal courtesy of Big
Horn Federal.
NAME________________________
Project Council Mary White, Chairperson
Roxie Braley, Vice Chairperson/1st Secretary
Trudi Brooks, 2nd Secretary
Bill Moore Marilyn Matthews
Joanne Holbert
Bette Scoggin Jackie Novakovich
The Monthly Meeting for Project Council is
the 2nd Tuesday at 10:00am
Golden Age Club John Brooks III, Chairperson
Virginia Odde, Vice Chairperson Roxie Braley, Secretary
Trudi Brooks, Treasurer
Louise Odde Beverly Ward
Duke Allen
Shawn Fields Mike Chimenti
The Monthly Meeting for the Golden Age
Club is the 2nd Thursday at 10:00am
Senior Center Staff Trenda Moore– Interim Director, ACC
——-Secretary/Meals Coordinator Charlotte Porch-Statistician
Pam Rangel- Bus Driver
Dixie Vialpando- Homemaker Shay Engel- Homemaker
Brenda Boren- Homemaker
Millie Fraser- Homemaker Stephanie Palu- Head Cook
Amy Peden- Kitchen Staff
Todd Davis- Kitchen Staff Randi Miramontes -Kitchen Staff
Colleen Blakesley- Maintenance
Twila Wood- Senior Companion Erin Garlinghouse- Experience Works
AND MANY, MANY WONDERFUL
VOLUNTEERS!
Board of Directors Barb Vietti, Chairperson
John Lumley, 1st Vice Chairperson Marty Oravec, 2nd Vice Chairperson
Jim Kirsch, Secretary
Cheryl Shero, Treasurer Gary Holbert
Butch Hendrickson
Gary O’Brien
The Monthly Meeting for the Board of
Directors is the 4th Thursday at 4:00pm
Members that Make it Happen
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Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 747
Thermopolis, WY 82443
Phone:
307-864-2151
Fax:
307-200-4186
Email:
Website:
www.hscseniorctr.com
Our Vision
Our vision is to preserve, enhance and stabi-
lize the quality of senior life, to maintain dig-nity and independence for older adults and to
promote a community in which we all age
well.
Our Mission
Provide a variety of activities, services and opportunities for participation, learning and
socialization to older individuals to help
them retain their personal skills and diminish stress to help them remain independent in
their own homes and communities for as
long as safely possible thereby reducing the financial and emotional burdens to their
loved ones and the state.
Hot Springs County
Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 747
Thermopolis, WY 82443