Neil Orchard Senior News September 2018 Jenny Ta ~ Editor

“Nuts About Fall” By Heather Schelske

Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center Supervisor

I don’t want to jinx it, but it looks like summer is finally coming to an end. The weather is

starting to cool down and has been perfect these last few weeks. I couldn’t think of a

better way to wrap up summer than with our annual Summer Days BBQ. The event was

sponsored by Summerset Senior Living with entertainment provided by David Kellogg, a

local Country Western DJ. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the event and

especially to those who got up to dance and play the yard games. I know I say this every

year, but nothing makes me happier than seeing our participants get up and get active.

On August 27th, we went BANANAS for our members in honor of National Banana Lovers Day. All

members who scanned in that morning received a FREE banana split. We even had our very own banana

mascot for participants to pose for pictures with. If you’re not yet a member, quit monkeying around and

sign up! Members receive discounts on senior center special events and classes. If you’re already a

member, make sure you’re scanning in each time you come to the center. You never know when we’ll do

another surprise membership appreciation day.

Just because summer is ending, that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. In fact, we’re only getting started.

This month, we’re celebrating National Cheeseburger Day by throwing a BBQ! On September 19 th, stop

by for a sizzling cheeseburger with all the fixings. As Wimpy from the cartoon Popeye would say, “I will

gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” Just make sure you get your tickets before prices

increase. See inside for more details.

Don’t be late for our very important date. Our annual Mad Hatter Tea Party in on Saturday, October 6 th from 2-4 PM. Travel down the rabbit hole and join us for another splendiferous event. Make sure to get your tickets before we sell out. More details can be found inside.

In other news, the City of Rancho Cordova awarded funds from Measure H for our senior center to receive a new storage shed and kiln. Construction for this project will begin in late September and should not interfere with any of our classes or programs.

Calling all dog owners and lovers. Don’t forget to join us at the Hagan Community Dog Park on Saturday, September 15th from 8am-12pm for our annual Doggie Day in the Park. See inside for more information.

Sept. 3: Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Sept. 10: Cordova Senior Advisory Board

Sept. 15: Doggie Day in the Park

Sept. 19: National Cheeseburger Day

Sept. 23-24: Autumn in Yosemite Overnight Trip

Sept. 24: Get Up ‘N’ Go Travel Presentation

Oct. 1: Collette Travel Presentation

Oct. 6: Mad Hatter Tea Party

Business Hours Mon. - Thurs. 7:30am—4:30pm

Fridays 7:30am—3:30pm

Address: 3480 Routier Road

Sacramento, CA. 95827 (916) 366-3133

Facebook.com/NeilOrchardSeniorActivitesCenter

Important Dates to Remember:

Green Thumb Lunch

Get your taste buds ready for some great fall lunches: Donation: $3 per Person

All meals come with homemade baked good

and water or iced tea.

Sept. 5th: Italian Wedding Soup w/ Caesar Salad

Sept. 12th: Autumn Veggies Soup w/ Tuscan Tuna Mini Croissant Sandwich

Sept. 19th: National Cheeseburger Day No Green Thumb Lunch Bingo will be as regularly scheduled

Sept. 26th: Broccoli Cheddar Soup w/ Build Your Own Salad Bar

Wii Bowling

Wii Bowling will be held on September 14th & 18th from 12-1 PM. This low impact game is great for all ages!

August Top Bowlers Mary D (213) Greg W. (212)

Pat. R (180) Shirley G. (178)

Get Up ‘N’ Go

Discover What’s New in SF w/ Craig Smith

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

$117 per person

Join Craig Smith for a journey through San

Francisco to discover what’s new with the city by

the bay. Lunch included at Pompei’s Grotto at

Fisherman’s Wharf.

San Francisco Shopping Trip

Saturday, November 17, 2018

$57 per person

Kick off the holiday season with a day of shopping,

dining and sightseeing in San Francisco. Your

choice of being dropped off in beautiful and

bustling Union Square or at the festive Pier 39.

San Francisco Dickens Fair

Sunday, December 16, 2018

$90 per person

Enter the winding lanes of Victorian London and

immerse yourself in a world of music halls,

theatres, pubs, dance parties and charming shops

overflowing with hand-made holiday treasures.

Colusa Casino

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

$45 per person

Must be 21+ to register. Trip includes 4 hours of

free time at Colusa Casino Resort with casino

bonus of $10 free play.

Amtrak to the Biggest Little City

Monday-Tuesday, February 25-26, 2019

$289 per person double occupancy

$356 per person single occupancy

Visit America’s “Biggest Little City” with an

overnight trip to Reno. Travel there onboard the

Amtrak Zephyr’s double-decker cars.

Mystery Trip

Thursday, March 21, 2019

$135 per person

Be adventurous and join us for a fun day of

exploring the wild side with lunch included. Bring

your walking shoes!

Happy Anniversary!

Can you believe it’s been a year

since Rebecca joined the senior

center team? She has quickly

become an integral part of our

team and we couldn’t be more

appreciative of everything she brings to the table.

Also, not everyone will put on a polar bear or

banana costume just to bring a smile to our face.

Nutrition Site Coordinator

Please join me as we welcome

Maria to our team. Originally

from Romania, Maria has

traveled and lived all over

Europe before moving to the

states. She studied and

received her degree from Le Cordon Bleu and has

extensive cooking experience. We can’t wait to

see what she whips up for us! Make sure you stop

by and say hi!

Get Up ‘N’ Go Travel Presentation

Monday, September 24 at 10:30AM

FREE to Attend

RSVP at the Front Desk

Join us for an informative presentation on upcom-

ing trips offered through our Get U ‘N’ Go travel

program. Refreshments will be served.

National Cheeseburger Day

Wednesday, September 19th

at 11:30AM

$5 in Advance for Members

$10 Non-Members

$11 Day of Event

Celebrate one of America’s favorite sandwiches

by joining us for a BBQ! The sizzling fresh

cheeseburgers will be served with all the fixings,

potato salad, fresh fruit and a beverage. Tickets

can be purchased at the front desk. Bingo will be

held at regularly scheduled time.

Saturday, September 15, 2018 8AM - 12PM

FREE TO ATTEND

Vendor Fee: $20 per 15’x15’ Space

Non-Profit Organizations FREE

This is a special event for dog owners and lovers

to enjoy contests, games and activities with their

furry friend. Vendors with dog related items and

information booths welcome. Other types of

vendors will be approved on a case by case basis.

Registration deadline is September 7th. Vendor

applications may be obtained from the Senior

Center front desk or by contacting jta@crpd.com.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Saturday, October 6th 2-4 PM

$10 per Person

$45 for Reserved Table for 5 Guests

(additional guests $10 per person)

Don’t be late for this very important date! Take a

journey down the rabbit hole and join us for a Mad

Hatter tea party. Dress up as your favorite Alice in

Wonderland character or wear your maddest hat

and be entered into a special drawing.

Menu:

Mixed Berry Glazed Scones w/ Jam & Fresh Fruit,

Mini Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich, Shrimp &

Cucumber Bites, Savory Spinach Dip Bites,

Delightful Cucumber Sandwich, Scrumptious Mini

Quiche, Fanciful Stuffed Mushrooms,

Cream Puffs with Chocolate Drizzle, Tiramisu

Cups, Creamy Chocolate Mousse

and Queen of Hearts Red Velvet Cupcakes

Breakfast & BINGO Fundraiser

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Breakfast ($5/person) 9-10AM

BINGO ($5/person) 10AM-12PM

See front desk for flyer and tickets

Gardening News

By Claudia Alstrom

The Green Thumb Garden Club is

always looking for help in planting

and maintaining the vegetable

garden, as well as the flower

gardens inside and out. Please

join us on the first Wednesday of

each month at 10:30am.

Our Green Thumb Garden Club members are Ann Thomason, Bill Wells, Gretchen Simmons, Judy, Judy Kho, Kurt Linn, Linda Gates, Liz Otero, Marilyn Hamm, Marjorie, Rell Schwanke, Roxie Jones, Shirley Gladfelder, Lois Leal, Reta Douglas and Claudia Alstrom.

THESE ARE THE FOODS YOU SHOULD BE

EATING EVERY SEASON OF THE YEAR Emma Bleznak - www.cheatsheet.com

Fall: • Brussels Sprouts - A half cup of brussels

sprouts contains more than your daily recommended intake of vitamin K. They’re also a great source of iron and protein.

• Sweet Potatoes - A single sweet potato has plenty of vitamins B6, C, fiber, magnesium, potassium and beta-carotene, as well as three to five times your daily need of vitamin A, which is essential to healthy eyes, skin and bones.

Winter: • Winter squash like butternut and spaghetti

squash are high in vitamins and low in calories, They also have a heart-healthy dose of fiber and folate.

• Pomegranates - Pomegranate juice has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. The antioxidants in pomegranate juice can help protect your cells from damage, and reduce inflammation.

Spring: • Rhubarb - Rhubarb is great in pies, salsas, and

salads, and great for your health as well. The stem-and-leaf vegetable is packed with calcium, vitamin K, and beneficial antioxidants which help promote heart, eye, and immune system health.

• Asparagus - It’s low in fat and a good source of iron, B vitamins, and vitamin C. It is also high in fiber - your body digests fiber slowly which keeps you full in between meals and less likely to snack.

Join us on Thursday,

September 20th for our

monthly birthday

celebration!

Summer: • Corn - Two antioxidants in corn – lutein and

zeaxanthin – help to form macular pigment that filters out some of the sun’s damaging rays and act as natural sunglasses. An ear of corn contains all the necessary amino acids you need in a protein, fiber for your heart, and several characteristics that aid weight loss.

• Watermelon - Watermelon is 92% water, so each slice helps to keep you hydrated. Staying hydrated keeps your memory sharp and your mood stable. Watermelon keeps your body cool in the summer heat. You’ll also get fuller faster by eating water-dense, low-calorie fruits.

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