Russian River Senior Center

April 2017

the

SCOOP

Inside this

issue:

Message from the

Senior Center

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Save the Date 1

Volunteering 2

Photos 3

Local News 4

Local News 5

Classes & Activities 6

Announcements 7

Activity Calendar 8

Recipe Corner 9

Sponsors 10

Membership 11

Message From the Senior Center

A big thank you to all of our volunteers for the Saint Patty’s Day luncheon –but especially, Kathleen Sheridan and Dottie Ruppert for doing the cooking for 50 hungry seniors! Behind the scenes there were many more volunteer-angels, as there are on so many occasions at the Senior Center. April marks Volunteer Week all over our country and we will be celebrating in a big way on April 27. Please see Page 2 for more information. We have had several requests for recipe ideas. In this issue on Page 9 you will find two scrumptious dessert recipes that were featured at our St. Patrick's Day Luncheon; Grasshopper Pie (submitted by Barbara Hoffmann) and Pineapple Angel Food Cake (submitted by Joan Sato). Why not let the next issue feature one of your favorites???? Call (869-0618, ext. 404) or come see Vicki and she can make that happen. Mark your calendars for May 6; Derby Day at the Monte Rio Theater. A fund-raiser for West County Community Services where you can wear that fantastic hat you have stashed away in your closet just waiting for the perfect occasion!

Gratefully, Emily, Vicki, Paulette, John, Margaret and Allo

Save the Date !!!

April calendar

Upcoming Activities

April 4 Caregiver Support;

1-3pm

April 11—Bohemia

Preserve Hike; 1-3pm

April 12 Birthday Party;

3pm

April 27 Volunteer

Appreciation, 2pm

Renew your OWLS Membership Today!

Support your local Senior Center and reap the benefits of membership in OWLS. Application is on the last page of this newsletter. Thank you.

May Calendar

Upcoming Activities

May 2— Caregiver

Support Group

May 6—Derby Day at the

Monte Rio Theater

May 9– “Lost Sock

Memorial Day” Lunch

May 10— Birthday Party,

May 9— CHP Driving

Class (FULL)

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Volunteeromg

Volunteer Week 2017 President Richard Nixon established National Volunteer Week with an executive order in 1974, as a way to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers. Every sitting U.S. president since Nixon has issued a proclamation during National Volunteer Week (as have many U.S. mayors and governors). Since then, the original emphasis on celebration has widened; the week has become a nationwide effort to urge people to get out and volunteer in their communities. Every April, charities, hospitals, and communities recognize volunteers and foster a culture of service. Join your peers nationwide during the 2017 National Healthcare Volunteer Week, April 23-29, in celebrating and recognizing your volunteers' efforts to advance your organization.

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Please Join us on Thursday April 27 @ 2:00PM

For a Celebration Honoring All of Our Volunteers Who Give so Much of Their

Time and Talent to the Russian River Senior Center

(Refreshments will be served)

We Couldn’t do it Without You!!!

Photos

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It was a “Wearin’ o’ the Green” kind of day! Green beer and home made Corned Beef and Cabbage were enjoyed by 50+ Seniors.

Local News/trivia

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Saturday, May 6 Derby Day at the Historic Monte Rio Theater

Join West County Community Services (WCCS) for the 2nd annual Derby Day Fundraising Gala at the historic Rio Theatre in Monte Rio, CA on Saturday May 6 from 12:00 to 4:30 pm. There will be great Southern-inspired food, music, horse rac-es on the big screen, mint juleps, crazy hats and more! Break out your pastel attire and plan for your best hat — prizes will be awarded for ‘best hat in show’. Wage your bets on races shown on the big screen, enjoy great musical entertainment, stroll and sip mint juleps, wine / beer and sweet tea, dine on a southern inspired menu and enjoy other southern treats. Save the date and order your tickets now — this will be a sell out! Advance tickets can be purchased for $75 per person. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket talk to Emily at the Senior Center.

A Bit of Trivia

Your first cousins are the children of your parents’ brothers and sisters; their children are your first cousins once removed; the next generation are your cousins twice re-moved; and so on. Your second cousins are the descendants of your grandparents’ sib-lings, and those cousins’ children are also removed once from you with each succeed-ing generation.

Local news

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Gentle Yoga for Everyone

Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 at the Monte Rio Community Center A gentle movement and meditation class including modified yoga poses for all body types and abilities, working with the breath for ease and balance in body and mind and mindfulness practice. Come get cen-tered mid-week while building strength and flexibility. Beginners are welcome! $10 class, mats available More info contact Annabele at delphinayoga@gmail.com 530-515-1318

“I’m Home Alone”... is a free daily telephone check-in service by volunteers to elders, disabled and housebound individuals throughout Sonoma County. Regis-tered clients receive a telephone call once a day, Monday through Friday (Saturday, Sun-day and holidays can be arranged), within a four hour time frame. If you would like to register for the program, please see information below. If you are interested in volunteering as a caller, Catholic Charities could use another friendly voice. To register for the program or as a volunteer caller, please call: (707)528-8712 ext. 185 http://www.latinoserviceproviders.org/

As part of our continuing fund raising efforts, The Russian River Senior Center is partnering with Mike’s Recycling, a local company, to collect empty printer cartridges and used cell phones for recycling. The empty cartridges and old cell phones that we usually throw away are actually worth mon-

ey for us through recycling. We have set up a collection box for you to drop off your items. Thank you.

SoCoAlert is a free emergency notification service that provides Sonoma County first responders the ability to notify residents and businesses by telephone, mobile phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive emergency notifications. Register your phone at www.SoCoAlert.com or call 866-939-0911.

Free Tax Preparation Tax Day is Tuesday, April 18

River to Coast Children’s Services has a few openings left for free tax preparation. Call them for more information and to make an appointment. 869-3613

Classes & Activities

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CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

Please stop by or call (707) 869-0618 to sign up for classes or activities.

We need Raffle Prizes And You Can Help! We’re looking for NEW items for Senior Center Raffle Prizes. Remember, one person’s “stuff” is often another persons’ “treasure”.

Please bring them to the Senior Center and thank you

At the Movies with Allo

Tues, April 25

@ 3:30

Celebrate April Birthdays at the Senior Center!

Come join the fun at our next

Birthday Bash. Bring an appetizer and we will provide the cake, ice cream and beverages. Everyone

welcome!

Wednesday, April 12 3:00-4:30

Come visit the Needles Shoppe at the Senior Center

We receive new supplies of craft items all the time.

Chess Club Thursdays @ 1:00pm

EXERCISE WITH VALARIE

EVERY THURSDAY @ 11:15 AM

COME CHECK IT OUT!

ALL LEVELS

NEW! WALKING GROUP—1:30 TUESDAYS. MEET AT THE CENTER. RAIN CANCELS

FREE HAIRCUTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN

“HAIRCUTS BY DANNY” EVERY OTHER TUESDAY FROM 10-12 NOON

COME SIGN UP AT THE SENIOR CENTER

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Misc.

Please stop by or call (707) 869-0618 to sign up for classes or activities.

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center and Russian River Senior Resource Center

Present Russian River Support Group

Where: Russian River Senior Center —Marshall House Meeting On: 1st Tuesday of the Month 1pm—3pm Facilitated by: Maisie Hak, MSW

For more information please contact: Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

707-542-0282 or 800-834-1636

Two easy ways to subscribe or view the Scoop Online

(1) For those of you interested in receiving the Scoop via email we have set up an easy way for you to let us know: Simply email us at:

scoop@westcountyservices.org

say, “sign me up for email”, and we will switch you from our “paper list” to our “email list”. (2) Check out West County Community Services website for a current electronic copy of the Scoop:

www.westcountyservices.org

Golfing at Northwood Starts in April - Every Wednesday at

10:00 AM $15.00/round

Golfing with Allo will begin Wednesday, April 5th, at the beautiful Northwood Golf Course. From beginner to expert, you are sure to enjoy the scenic beauty of the course and spend a morning improving your skills. Call Allo for additional info. 869-0618

If you, or someone you know, has a “quality” used RV that is no longer needed, please contact Dannielle Danforth at West County Community Services for more information; 707-869-0618. Your donation will be tax deductible and the RV will be used to house a needy family or a Veteran in Sebastopol.

Legal Aid of Sonoma County Elder Law Outreach Program

Who they help: Sonoma County residents who are 55 and over How to get free help: To make an ap-pointment call the Elder Law Hotline: 707-340-5610 Prescheduled appointments will be held at the Russian River Senior Center. No drop-ins will be accommodated.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 3 4 10:00 Commodities 11:30 Mindful Balance 1:30 Walking Group

5 9:30 SRJC Art Class 10:00 Golf 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo *Legal Clinic

6 10:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Needlers 11:15 Exercise Class w/Valarie 1:00 Chess Club

7 10:00 Gentle Yoga 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo

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10-12 Haircuts 11:30 Mindful Balance 1:30 Walking Group

12 9:30 SRJC Art Class 10:00 Golf 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo 3:00 Birthday Cele-bration

13 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Exercise

Class w/Valarie 1:00 Folk Dancing 1:00 Chess Club

14 10:00 Gentle Yoga 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo

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Easter Sun-day

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18 11:30 Mindful Balance 1:30 Walking Group

Tax Day

19 9:30 SRJC Art Class 10:00 Golf 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo *Legal Clinic

20 10:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Needlers

11:15 Exercise Class w/Valarie

1:00 Chess Club

21 10:00 Gentle Yoga 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo

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25 10-12 Haircuts 11:30 Mindful Balance 1:30 Walking Group 3:30 At the Movies with Allo

26 9:30 SRJC Art Class 10:00 Golf 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo

27 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Exercise Class w/Valarie 1:00 Chess Club 2:00 Volunteer Party

28 10:00 Gentle Yoga 12:00 Café West 12:30 Bingo

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*For Legal Clinic Appointments call 707-340-5610. No drop ins will be accommodated

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Russian River Senior Center Dining Sites

Guerneville Wednesday & Friday

(RR Senior Center 15010 Armstrong Woods Rd)

Forestville Tuesday

(Forestville Methodist Church 6550 Covey Road)

Occidental Monday & Wednesday

(St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 3730 Bohemian

Highway)

A $ 4.00 donation per meal is suggested, but any

amount is appreciated.

SENIOR MEALS CONGREGATE MENU

April 2017 For seniors 60 years and older & spouses under

60 years.

To find out what’s on the Menu

give us a call 707-869-0618

Make reservations at least one day

in advance

Grasshopper Pie ( by Cal Leskar) (Submitted by Barbara Hoffmann) 16 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Oreos) 2 TBS. Butter 24 Marshmallows ½ Cup Milk 3 TBS. Green Crème de Menthe 3 TBS. White Crème de Cacao 1 Cup Whipping Cream Crush cookies into crumbs. Melt butter and blend in. Press mix-ture into 8” pie pan, saving out a small amount to decorate top of pie. Chill Melt marshmallows in milk over hot water in double boiler; let cool. Stir in crème de menthe and crème de cacao. Whip cream and fold in. Pour into prepared pie shell. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top (I usually form these crumbs into the shape of a long-stemmed cocktail glass on the top of the pie). Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving

RECIPE CORNER

Pineapple Angel Food Cake (Submitted by Joan Sato)

1 Box of Angel food cake mix 1 large can of Dole Crushed pineapple w/juice Preheat oven 350 degrees

Pour cake mix and canned pineapple with juice into bowl. Mix on medium setting for 2 minutes. Pour in rectangle glass dish (do not grease pan) and bake 28-35 minutes until light golden brown. Use middle rack of oven.

Serve warm with ice cream or by itself. 2" x 2" square is 10-12g of sugar and ok for most diabetic and heart diets.

Thank you to our local advertisers

Sponsors

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Get your business noticed

Small Ad $20 a month Large Ad $30 a month

(Quarterly billing) For more information contact

Vicki Halstead at 707-869-0618

Membership

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New Russian River Senior Center “OWLS” (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) Membership Information and Application!

We have many seniors who attend the Center regularly, playing bingo or bridge, and some who attend art and aerobics classes. Others come and enjoy a coffee and stay for lunch then grab a loaf of bread and head home. You can enjoy the full benefits of our Center by becoming a member.

Why Become a Member of the Senior Center? Friendly faces to see and fun things to do. If you're 60+, the Russian River Senior Resource Center membership welcomes you! Enjoy these OWLS membership benefits:

Priority registration and discounted rates for Active Adult programs, events, and trips

A drop-in social center open 4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday 9-3)

A variety of free or discounted activities for many interests and hobbies

Monthly newsletter delivered to your home

Volunteer opportunities

Membership Card

Variety of individual and group activities for member use Free lending library and free medical lending closet (walkers, wheelchairs, etc). Scholarships Reduced fees and scholarships for membership are available for anyone who cannot afford membership fees. Please contact the Senior Center Manager, Vicki Halstead at vicki.halstead@cfsa-sonoma.org or 869-0618 ext.404

Basic Membership: $25 Single paid annually

Couple: $40 (60+ years) Household paid annually

2017 Russian River Senior Center OWLS Membership Application

Memberships are valid from January-December but can be purchased at any time. ___$25.00 Single Annual Rate ___$40.00 Couple Annual Rate

___Membership plus donation ___ Membership Renewal Name (s):_________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________City_________________ Zip_____________ Phone: ________________________________E-mail: ____________________________________ Emergency Contact: ___________________________________Phone_______________________

Please return form to: Russian River Senior Center

15010Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, CA 95446 Make checks payable to: ” Russian River Senior Center”

Office Use only: Date Pd.____________ Amount: __________Check _________Cash_________

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