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Volume 31 Issue 12 December 2018 1

Volume 31 Issue 12 December 2018

Newsletter

Holiday Bazaar Scores Big Success

By Karen Goss This year’s Holiday Bazaar raised $1,700!

We accomplished this through table rentals, raffle

ticket sales, and generous donations made toward new

signage, advertising and raffle prizes.

The event could not have happened without the

support of many volunteers. I would like to thank Don-

na Avina for co-chairing with me. Her behind the

scenes promotion of the event through social media was

greatly helpful as well as her donation of paid advertis-

ing.

Thank you to Kate Bayne for donating a beautiful

gift basket as well as paying for new Holiday Bazaar

signs and to Camille Lockling for her support, leader-

ship and sense of humor! Also to vendor Bernadette

Ducasse for donating one of her beautiful handmade

quilts for our raffle.

To Renata Pilotto, Arlene Williams, Kathy Parlet,

Nancy Ellis, Jean Peterson, Dick McCullen, Roger

Brousseau, and Dan Allen, thank you for your time and

energy. It was greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to our raffle winners! Billie ($25

Happy Lobby gift card), Karen Woodcock ($50 JoAnn

gift card), Irene (Handmade quilt), Jean Peterson ($60

Barnes and Noble basket), and Orlene ($15 Regal gift

basket).

If anyone is interested in becoming an event com-

mittee member in the future, contact me, Karen Goss, or

Renata Pilotto sold raffle tickets during the Bazaar.

Christmas Stockings for Active

Duty Military Based

Overseas There’s still time to donate

items or money to the stocking

project to send to active duty mili-

tary on Nov. 30. Jean Peterson is

in charge of the project.

You can donate money and Jean will shop for

any needed items, or you can donate the following

items: Candy (no chocolate) Shampoo Eye drops

Beef Jerky (no pork) Sun block Gum, mint

AA or AAA batteries Dominos Socks

(No cards, we have plenty) CDs and DVDs Soap

Multi-vitamins Shaving Cream

Tooth paste Moisturizer, lip balm

Crossword or Word Find game books

Call the Center at 503-588-0748

for more information.

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Veteran’s Recognition Reception Honors Member Veterans

The Center’s new Veteran’s Recognition Wall has

been installed and the reception honoring those on the

wall was held on Wednesday, November 14.

Families and friends gathered to show their respects

and enjoy some war stories with each other, have some

cake and coffee, and to visit with each other. Featured on

the wall are 23 vets from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vi-

etnam, and the years in peacetime. Someday maybe even

Iraq and Afghanistan.

Donna Avina, the project coordinator, says there is

room on the wall for more veteran’s pictures and their sto-

ries. The wall is expected to grow and expand with photos

of yourself, spouses, parents, or your children who have

served.

“If you or the vets in your family don’t have a mili-

tary picture, you may submit a current photo, or write up a

story about you or your vet, and we will frame your story

for the wall,” Donna stated.

To the right is just a small sampling of the vets cur-

rently on the Recognition Wall. Below are some photos

from the reception.

A special thank you to Dick McCullen, the Center’s

volunteer maintenance supervisor, who hung all the

pictures. Without him, the wall would not exist!


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Special

Presidentially Speaking…

by Camille Lockling

Workshop: December 13, 1-3 Sign-up on Center’s hallway clipboards

It is simply amazing to me

that we are going into another

month!

Truthfully, I had no idea what

keeps a Senior Center functioning.

When I took this position I was

really nervous about making sure I

got everything covered. It did not

take me long to realize the key

word is delegate, delegate. I finally saw what the

top of my desk looks like after two months.

It gives me great pleasure to recognize how

many talented members there are that are eager to

take on some activities. So far all I see is success

with some of my choices. Seems to me that there

are several people waiting to step in.

Donna Avina, who is our newletter lady,

worked with someone I asked to help her with the

Holiday Bazaar. It was a great success. Our new

maintenance guy stepped up and helped Donna

Avina with our Veterans Wall. We had several

people attend. The veterans and their families truly

appreciated the effort.

I recently monitored a 65th Birthday Party

along with Jean Peterson for almost 9 hours. They

had a very large group who partied hard. I asked 3

new members to join us that evening. What I am

getting at is asking new members to step up and

help with activities in the Center is a stretch for

me. It does not come easy.

It is refreshing to see people that have not par-

ticipated before step up to the plate. I am so grate-

ful to them and it takes a lot of stress off of me. By

no means am I omitting the other long term mem-

bers who help. I am again trying to say we sure

could use your help as members.

It is a pleasure to have you share the responsi-

bilities of our Center. New faces, ideas and energy.

This is your Center and it needs you.

Happy Thanksgiving. I wish you and yours a

blessed and joyful holiday.

Help Wanted

Travel Coordinator: Plan trips, register travel-

ers, and escort tours. (2+ days per week)

Newsletter (Backup) Editor: Write, edit and do

computer graphics to assist current editor and fill

in during an absence. (3-4 days per month)


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Salem, Oregon 97301

503-364-2257

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Your answer in time of need

for a life remembered,

celebrated and cherished.

Garden Club The South Salem Garden

Club will have our final meeting

for this year on Monday, Dec.

17, 1 p.m., at the Center.

Let’s be festive. Wear your

Christmas sweaters and bells. We

will have a white elephant bingo.

That translates to bring “stuff” you no longer

want, all wrapped pretty (or not). Bingo winners

can then choose a gift. The more gifts and bin-

gos, the more fun, so bring as much as you can.

Treats would be nice, too.

We may not be having more Garden Club

activities if we do not get more members, more

ideas for monthly programs, and whatever it

takes to keep the Club going. This has been a

long and fun volunteer project for me and I want

to share the fun.

“Let us be grateful for people who make us

happy. They are the charming gardeners who

make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust Barbara Castle (503-375-7723)

Gift Shop News

The Gift Shop is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon-

day through Friday. We have many great items

for sale. Good deals and very reasonable prices.

The Christmas cards have been set out and

priced at .50 cents for 4 cards.

The Gift Shop needs donations in order to

have a variety of items. Christmas is so close and

we need inventory to keep up with the demand.

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, and

have a wonderful Christmas.

Monthly Birthday Cake Celebration Dates

We will celebrate members

birthdays at the monthly

membership meetings, on the

second Wednesday

of each month.

If your birthday falls in

December please join us at the

Dec. 12 Membership Meeting

and Birthday Reception following the meeting.

Monday Afternoon Crafters On October 8, members of our crafter’s group and a

chauffer toured the Chemawa Indian School.

We were invited since our group made 360 hats and

matching scarves for Christmas gifts for the students. We

were ushered around the school by students to many of the

buildings. The education building was similar to other

school facilities with the colorful addition of beautiful mu-

rals painted by students depicting tribes from all over the

US. The covered walkways led to the “athletic pit” that

contained a basketball court and various paraphernalia for

skateboard enthusiasts. They also have an enclosed gym

and olympic-sized swimming pool along with fitness, rec-

reation, and student centers.

The dormitory building, built in 2010 is impressive.

The students are required to maintain cleanliness of their

own rooms and bathrooms. Outside custodial help does not

have daily responsibilities in the dorms. That was impres-

sive to us.

Our tour guides were lovely, polite girls. One of our

group uses a cane. Whenever we went up or down stairs,

our guide held out her hand to help. She was also very de-

liberate in answering our questions. All of the students in

the school are at least 1/4 Indian.

We returned to SSS with comments of “impressive,”

“wonderful,” “very polite students,” “beautiful.” It was a

great morning. Arlene Williams

Senior Center Activities

Nifty Thrifty Rummage Room

Our Fall sale went well. We certainly thank the volun-

teer crew for their daily help. We are accumulating lots of

new merchandise. Please tell your neighbors about the

room and come shop for your holiday gift giving needs. Francis Fredrichson and Randy Miles

1st Saturday Rummage Sale: December 1, 9-1


Board Meeting Monday, December 10, 10 a.m. Meeting is open to

any interested member. Agenda is posted on Tues-

day morning on the hallway bulletin board. Membership Meeting The next membership meeting is December 12, 1

p.m.

Member’s Potluck Recessed till Spring due to lack of

attendance. Attendance at the last Friday of the

month Member potlucks has dropped

off significantly. We need to know if

the membership wishes to continue this event that has

been a part of our Center since our beginning 31 years

ago. When we resume the event in Spring, we need

one to three people to volunteer to be in charge of

planning games and entertainment for the dinner, plus

help with setup and cleanup. Jean Peterson has been

doing this alone for a long time but due to some

health issues, she would like to step down and turn it

over to other members. Call for info: 503-588-0748.

Senior Center Activities

Battlecreek Elementary Christmas

Concert Coming to Center

Battlecreek Elementary School’s Choir will hold their

annual Christmas Concert at the South Salem Senior

Center on December 12, at 1:30 p.m.

Under the direction of teacher Gloria Burtis, the choir

has been making this visit every Christmas, and again at

the end of the school year, to entertain their parents and

our members.

Please join us for some great Christmas music!

‘Round the Center by Donna Avina Halloween, like most special events, was a fun happening at your

South Salem Senior Center. Costumes, sweet treats, and candy

were abundant. Next up is Christmas. Decorations going up the

day after Thanksgiving.

The Thursday afternoon Pinochle group hosted a

surprise birthday party for their fellow card player

Grace McCoy, who was celebrating her 99th

year. The two large cakes, one German Chocolate

and the other Lemon, were served with ice cream,

and a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday was

sung. Frank Prince, also one of the card players,

made both the cakes which were absolutely deli-

cious. For being 99, Grace is very spry and has a

beautiful smile.

Let’s Take a Walk! Do you like to walk? Would you like to

walk with others? On Tuesdays and Thursdays at SSS, Chair

Yoga meets from 8:30 to 9:30. Some of the Yoga participants

like to walk afterwards. If you would like to join the group, meet

at SSS at 9:30 and walk about 2 miles ending back at SSS. If it’s

raining, the group won’t walk. So far, the weather has been per-

fect for walking. You don’t have to participate in the yoga class,

but you are certainly welcome to!


Travel Office Open Mondays and Thursdays

12 to 3 or by appointment

Book these trips through the Center’s Travel

Office so we can earn a commission

Oregon West Tours

(TOO MANY TO LIST ALL!)

COME IN AND CHECK OUT THE FLYERS

December 9-12: Leavenworth Winter Wonderland

December 13-15: Shore Acres

January 11-15: San Diego, CA

February 8-14: Orlando and Miami

Do you need computer skills?

Help with your laptop, tablet

or phone?

Need to learn Windows, or

how to surf the internet?

Want an email account or a

Facebook?

Make an appointment OR just drop in to work with

the knowledgeable volunteers in the

Center’s Computer Room. Center has computers for members

to use Monday thru Friday, 9 to 4.

Imperial

Gardening

Yard Work Mowing / Edging

Bark dust / Gutters Debris removal

Reasonable Rates

Call Dave at

503-990-7660

Mike Giertych Maintenance & Repair

General Handyman

Services:

decks, gutters, painting,

roof maintenance, fences,

yard work, and more.

(503) 315-8953

[email protected] CCB#203738

Singing Christmas Tree at the People’s

Church (Lancaster Drive)

Sat., December 8,

4 p.m. FREE ADMISSION

Meet at Center at

2:30 p.m. (car pool)

SSSC Travel Office Presentation

Join us for

Christmas in

Hudson Hall Willamette University

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018

7:30 p.m.

Extraordinary Annual Christmas Concert featuring male and

female choirs, vocal ensembles, seasonal readings, chamber

choir, and special features.

$36 Includes van transportation and admission to concert

Meet at SSSC at 6 p.m.

Limited seating so reserve your

tickets NOW!

Travel Coordinator Needed Requires at least two office days a week.

You might be right for this job if you like to:

1. Take short trips a couple times a month.

2. Think up and plan one day trips/tours.

3. Do a little paperwork.

4. Meet new people.

If you think you might be interested,

contact Camille or Donna at 503-588-0748.


South Salem Seniors Newsletter

Monthly Publication Articles and editorials printed in the SSSC Newsletter reflect

individual opinions and are not necessarily the Center’s opinion.

Advertisements in the SSSC Newsletter do not

necessarily carry the endorsement or guarantee

of this organization.

Donations

Thank you to our donors!

J. Anderson & Teresa Kelly

Kate Bayne Bridge Players

Donna Buyser Alice Wells

Estate of Marjori Blank Richard Bates

Moser Roofing Licensed Bonded Insured

CCB # 55274

Don Moser

503-378-1107 Office 503-378-0229 Fax

www.moserroof.com [email protected]

South Salem Senior Center 6450 Fairway Ave SE

Salem, OR 97306

503-588-0748

www: southsalemseniors.org

[email protected]

Officers: Camille Lockling, President 503-269-1463

Randy Miles, 1st Vice President 503-585-3077

Paula Hindman, 2nd Vice President

Alice Wells, Office Manager 503-362-5139

Kate Bayne, Secretary

New Members

(October) We welcome these new mem-

bers. Be active, volunteer, &

socialize.

Chris Teel Carol Smith

Karen Robinson Ann Broughton

Phil Diethen Sue Strong

Karen Popp Kathy Jamison

Wayne and Pat White

Kathleen and Marlyn Lempka

Frances Corrigan

Fraser MacCartney

Tom Schmeltzer

Theresa Walker

Mary Janet Price

Charlene Meyer

David L. Carlson, Lawyer

503-365-0373

Wills & Trusts/Probates

Estate Planning/Elder Financial Abuse

Conservatorships/Guardianships

Senior Center members will receive a 25% Discount

on all estate planning.

In Memorium

William Devereaux Jr.

James Little

Raymond Ramsey

New members are

invited to join us for

lunch and get ac-

quainted with your

new extended family.


If your membership expiration date is highlighted, please renew to support your organization.

Remember, we are seniors helping other seniors.

South Salem Seniors, Inc.

6450 Fairway Av. SE

Salem, OR 97306-1443

South Salem Caregiver Connection

December 26 (4th Wed of each month) 2-3:30

Terrace Lake Park Clubhouse, 2120 Robins Lane SE, Salem

Presented by Northwest Senior & Disability Services

Open free to unpaid family caregivers and friends of older

adults receiving care. Our monthly group explores ways to cope

with the challenges & stresses of caring for a loved one

and provides valuable information and resources. Drop-ins wel-

come! Group Facilitator: Amy Crevola, MSW 503-606-7620.

You can receive your newsletter by mail, by email, or by reading it on our website. Call. 503-588-0748.

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Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for

Christmas to do that.” Bob Hope

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