Tri-Tip Dinner by Fran Rosen It’s time for that tri-tip dinner By our BBQ King and Queens, it’s a winner Scott, Jenny and Kristin will be a-waiting Sign up now, no hesitating! The sides are by Marlene and Crew What wonderful goodies they have planned for you! Friday, August 18th at 5pm Members $12 / Guests $14 Annual General Meeting at 4:30pm Dinner Service at 5:00pm Pre-paid event only - Signup by 8/15 August 2017 Newsletter

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Dear Members, recognized “their” service songs and it was even more so when Vacation has me refreshed and raring to they shared their military postings. go with renewed energy so watch out, GOD BLESS AMERICA lots of fun things are coming down the On that note, I leave you with a few invitations… pike!!! I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped Marlene run the nThe Senior Center Board invites you all to attend the Annual center while I was gone. Marlene General Board Meeting that will take place at 4:30pm on Flannery, YOU ARE A ROCK STAR, Friday August 18th (please know that everyone is invited to volunteer extraordinaire, and Boot Camp Master all rolled into any and all of the regularly scheduled board meetings which one. Our center is so fortunate to have you. And, that is why we take place on the first Thursday of February, June and call you The Boss Lady J October at 3:30pm). I want to thank all members who have taken care of paying nSign up by Tuesday August 15th for our much looked their 2017-2018 dues in a timely manner. Those of you who forward to annual Tri-Tip Dinner cooked by our City have not paid up by August 1st will receive a courtesy Manager ~ Jenny Haruyama, Public Works Manager ~ Scott telephone reminder from our receptionists to pay $25 if you Hamby and Parks & Recreation Manager ~ Kristin Ard want to continue your membership. I know you do not want to (affectionately known as Kard)! miss any issue of your newsletters outlining all the fun and nLet us support the efforts of our sponsors, Kiwanis of the resources we offer here at the center…..so please, help us Valleys, and enjoy their Music at Skypark Free Summer complete the Membership Drive in a timely manner and get Concert Series. The proceeds benefit the J your dues in music programming in our schools on the Our instructors deserve time off for good behavior so it is really last Sunday in August from 2:30pm to 6pm. wonderful that we have folks standing in for them….Maureen Ahrens, Rita Eiriksson, Jean Gregson, Michelle Jones, Until Next Time ~ Darshana Croskrey Doug Marshall to name a few. You will also be seeing a new face, Emeli Marcondes, as she substitutes for Doug Herda's Learn to Meditate class in August J For anyone with some time to spare, the center has a desperate need for volunteer drivers. We used to have a Come to the Multi-Family roster of ten names which we could rotate thru when the need for rides arose. Unfortunately, at this time we only have two drivers on that list. Please come and see me if you would like to learn more about what is involved as a volunteer driver J Our delayed July 4th Hamburger Heaven Celebration was intimate and delicious. The conversation flowed, the hamburgers and many accompaniments were an explosion of taste, textures and colors and of course, Ferd Bergholtz, made sure to keep our whistles wet whilst polishing off the meal with Saturday, August 5th 8AM ~ 2PM peach pie a la mode!!! Thank YOU Mr. Hillman for your beautiful coronet playing and trivia about the patriotic songs you $15 per booth or $25 for two shared. We all went away with new nuggets of information. It S.V. SENIOR CENTER ~ 370 KINGS VILLAGE ROAD was especially poignant to see members stand up as they Call for more information: 831.438.8666

370 Kings Village Road ! Scotts Valley, California 95066 ! 831.438.8666 ! [email protected] “Americana”“Americana” DinnerDinner

Photos by GERI GIBSON 2 San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs (August 2017) Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley YOGA Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. Aryuveda means the science of life for personal Tues-Thurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45. 1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 healthcare. Yoga is just one part of Aryuvedic are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, practice and there are many different forms of Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of yoga. Our instructor, Padma Rudraraju, has been Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258. practicing yoga for her entire life. She welcomes you to join her and reap the many rewards to protect one’s health and pro-long Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, life. Find a time to suit you. across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900. “ Free Lunch Tuesday.” Days: Monday - 8:45am Thursday - 10:45am Tuesdays, 2:30-6:30, Felton Farmers' Market, Hwy 9 and Russell. Cost: $3 Members / $5 Non-Members Up to $10 matched when customers use their CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) cards. The match must be used for fresh produce at the market. STRETCH and CONDITION Wednesdays, 12-2, San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, This popular class, was started by Cherry Nittler, a Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution. retired physical therapist, and is now continued by her Thursdays, 10:00-2:30 (doors open 9:00-3:00). St. John’s Catholic student, June Barber. Cherry now takes the class!! Most of the workout is done sitting in a chair. It is a fan- Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335- tastic head to toe conditioning of the joints and muscles 4657. “Thursday Lunch.” including the vocal cords. They also believe laughter is Thursdays, 11-12. Mountain Community Resources (a Community the best medicine!!! Come and join June and the gang. Bridges program), 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. Days: Mondays and Fridays 335-6600. Food Distribution. Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Cost: $2 Members / $3 Non-Members Thursdays, 5:00-6:30, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution. Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek ZUMBA Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. “Fridays at Five” Food Distribution. The Zumbarinas and their leader, Leatrice Bachan, want to invite you to join them for an invigorating Sunday, August 20, 12:30-2:15. Redwood Christian Center, 6869 hour of fun and laughter as you dance your way to Highway 9, Felton (at Fall Creek Dr., near San Lorenzo Valley High good health. Latin plus global sounds, new sounds, old favs, fast School). 335-5307. Lunch. beats and slow, this class is fully adaptable to suit YOUR fitness needs; Leatrice guides you every step of the way. Sunday, August 27, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Days: Mondays 6:00pm / Tuesdays 9:00am / Thursday 9:30am Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner. Cost: $3 Members / $5 Non-Members Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F, 336-5366) and Scotts Valley (Wednesdays, 438-8666). Reservation required, $2.50 requested LINE DANCE donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). Meals delivered if eligible, Days: Noon every Tuesday 464-3180. (Except for the 2nd Tuesday) Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be 9am every Friday picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available (Except for the 4th Friday) Cost: $2 Members / $3 Non-Members for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (479-1055). Join Tamima Schwartz for line dancing with old favorite sounds, some latest hits, and a few global tunes thrown in for good Except as noted, all programs are free of charge measure. This lively class is for beginner to intermediate level... a Schedules are subject to change. lot of toe-tapping fun. Submit Changes/Additions to [email protected]

The SCOTTS VALLEY SENIOR CENTER B I N G O Wednesdays from Serves Lunch and Plays Bingo every Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm, right Lunch starts at 11:30 am till 12 Noon. Donation of $2.50. after our Meals on You MUST sign up by Tuesday at noon so that there is Wheels luncheon. Project Scout runs sufficient food for all the diners. the bingo games and everyone is invited. August 2nd August 9th August 16th August 23rd August 30th We hope to see you Vegetarian Lasagna Lemon Chicken Turkey Pot Roast W/ Gravy Potato, Kale & Cheese Enchiladas Turkey Tetrazini Bingo cards here! Cards are .50 Zucchini Carrots Roasted Red Potatoes Cauliflower w/Red Peppers Mixed Vegetables each and we also are brought Caesar Salad Steamed Bok Choy Green Salad w/Croutons Fiesta Cabbage Salad Spinach Salad have the pull tabs! out at Garlic Bread Pearled Barley WW Bread/ Butter Mexico City Rice WW Roll/ Butter 438-8666 for more 12:30 pm. Banana Pineapple Chunks Strawberries w/whipped Cream Plum Citrus Fruit Salad info.

3 “LEARN TO MEDITATE” Classes in August SCRABBLE More and more doctors and health professions are recommend- ing meditation to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and lower Please join Mother-Daughter Duo, blood pressure. Meditation is a practice that combines relaxation Betty and Donna Cederlund on the Scrabble boards. Double the of the body and the mind. It provides a quiet space for creativity fun by bringing along a friend, triple your word pleasure by and intuition to grow. knowing we welcome all levels - novice, intermediate, expert. We In August teachers from the Ananda Yoga/Meditation center will want you all to come and play with the aim for people to play at give classes on learning to meditate. The classes will cover the their preferred level and have several tables going. steps to learn meditation and also provide information to estab- Date: Mondays lish the practice in your daily life. The classes will be taught on Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Fridays at 11:15 am. Cost: $2 Members / $3 Non-Members Attend one or all the classes to learn this ancient practice which has become part of main stream medicine. CHESS Want to exercise your brain? Member, Peter Maurer is looking for inter- SVSC BOOK WORMS mediate to expert level chess players. Come and join him on with Patsy Rice Monday afternoons. He looks forward to meeting you! The July selection reading book, Beachcombing Date: Mondays for a Shipwrecked God, received a score of 7% Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm average by the members. They are all looking Cost: $2 Members / $3 Non-Members for to reading The Harvey Girls by Lesley Poling- Kempes! The Book Worms invite you to read it as well and join MAHJONG ~ BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE them! Please feel free to call Patsy Rice at 831.439.9632 if you Looking for something new? Ever wondered what Mahjong is have any questions. about? Want to challenge your brain – both sides??? Darshana Date: Friday, August 18th (Every third Friday) Croskrey introduces Mahjong to brand new players. She has Time: 1pm - 2:30pm taken away the intimidation of this complex game by breaking it down to an easy understanding in simple segments. Once you Cost: Members $2.00 Non-Members $3.00 start, you will be hooked!!! Come and join the Mahjong Gang. **Please Note that there has been a change in the book order** Date: Mondays Reading Book List Time: 1pm to 3pm Cost: $2 Members / $3 Non-Members Aug ~ The Harvey Girls by Lesley Poling-Kempes Sep ~ A Year of Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman GAMES WITH J.D. Oct ~ Silver Lies by Ann Parker Nov ~ Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama For some very lighthearted, easy fun, please join J.D. Dampier Dec ~ NO BOOK ~ Holiday Luncheon, Off-Site Location TBD for a session of Hearts, Spades, Phase 10, and Upwords. Jan ~ Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear These games do not require arduous concentration and whether there are two, three or ten of you around the table Patsy Rice 439-9632 J.D. and I know you will have a good time. Date: Every Thursday Time: 1:15pm – 3:15pm Cost: Members: $2.00 POTLUCK FRIDAY LUNCH BUNKO Potluck Friday is growing! Join our host, Sammy Khalil, as he welcomes you to the table of this informal gathering Irene Bustichi and Sandy Payton, to share food and conversation! welcome you for some dice-playing fun. Date: Friday, August 4th (Every 1st Friday of the month) Date: Every 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 1:15pm to 3:15pm Time: 12:30pm to 2pm Cost: $7.00 Members $8.00 Non-Members Cost: $2.00 and a potluck dish to share

COFFEE and CONVERSATION MAKING CHANGE IS HARD TO DO! Hostesses, Connie Adkins and Suki Marin, invite you to get your In order to make the lives of week off to a good start every 2nd Monday of the month. They our hard working receptionists welcome you to join them for a lively exchange words, ideas, gossip (only the “kind” kind) and of course, good coffee! easier, please remember to keep extra dollar bills handy Date: Monday, August 14th when coming to the center. (on-going every 2nd Monday of the month) Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm Cost: Free

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Happy Birthday to the following Scotts Valley Senior Center Members. If Date: Thursday, August 31st Time: 1:15pm You see any of these Members, please wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Cost: Complimentary Best wishes from the entire Scotts Valley Senior Center. Topic: The year was 1967….. Let us go back 50 years and talk about HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our August Birthday Members! what 1967 meant to you. YOUR highs, William Brown 1 Marylee Clamon 1 Renee Harding 1 YOUR lows, YOUR memories Barbara Ann Henrick 1 Linda Kramer 1 Judy Pedersen 4 Nancy Bowie 5 Diane Davis 6 Ladisla Pinheiro 6 Followed by at 2:15pm: John Warburton 6 Glenn Hanna 7 Harold Rice 7 Birthday Cake Celebration ~ Everyone is Welcome Nell Sulborski 9 Georgeann White 9 Amanda Danner 10 Robert Clamon 13 Samy Khalil 14 Ron Marino 14 Janet McMillan 14 Diane Dearinger 15 Sue Harless 15 Bob Rossini 15 Marilyn Payne 16 Mary Erb 17 Shirley Greenwood 17 Dave Huemoeller 17 Jill Cramer 18 Karen Simmons 18 Loretta Kirkman 19 Cindy Ortiz 19 Suki Marin 20 Betty Vig 20 Rich Alsbury 21 Karen Bonnie 21 Brian Peterson 21 Linda Evans 23 Lou Mays-Avelar 23 Barbara Austin 24 Helen Barnes 24 Alberta Young 24 Katherine Sowards 25 Steven Rieger 27 Sheila Wilke 27 Sandra Bacon 28 Bob Talkington 28 Naida Valentine 28 Carol Artman 29 Zora Dennis 29 Jane Andrew 30 Donna Cederlund 30

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Bingo Project Scout $.50 per card Bocce Susan Taylor $2 m N/A Book Worms Patsy Rice $2 m $3 n/m Bunko Irene Bustichi/Sandy Payton $7 m $8 n/m Bridge Marilyn Snyder $2 m $3 n/m Canasta Mercedes Sarsi $2 m $3 n/m Date: August 8th Chess Peter Maurer $2 m $3 n/m Time: Noon - 3pm Computer Lab Maurice Mamon Free Free Cost: Members $5 Coffee & Conversation Connie Adkins/ Suki Marin Free N/A & Guests $6 Games with J.D. J.D. Dampier $2 m $3 n/m Menu: Don't worry, Home Arts Billie Street $5 m $6 n/m neither dog food or hot iPHONE/iPAD/Androids Marilyn Miller $5 m N/A dogs will be served!!! Line Dance Tamima Schwartz $2 m $3 n/m Instead, we will be Mahjong Darshana Croskrey $2 m $3 n/m serving a meal fit for Meals on Wheels Sandy Payton $2.50 m $2.50 n/m man's best friend. Meditation Doug Herda $2 m $3 n/m Muncheon Movie Marlene Flannery $5 m $6 n/m Movie: “A Dog's Pinochle Donna Silvia $2 m $3 n/m Purpose” starring Potluck Lunch Sammy Khalil $2 + potluck dish Dennis Quaid Scrabble Betty Cederlund $2 m $3 n/m Ticket includes: Lunch, Dessert, Movie, Stretch & Condition June Barber $2 m $3 n/m Popcorn and Soda Ukulele Stan Meidinger $7 m $8 n/m Watercolor Beverly Martin $10 m $15 n/m Deadline to sign up by August 4th Writing Jack McKellar & Joanne Stewart $5 m $6 n/m PRE-PAID EVENT ONLY Yoga Padma Rudraraju $3 m $5 n/m Zumba Leatrice Bachan $3 m $5 n/m

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AUGUST SVSC Flea Market 8/5 8am - 2pm SVSC Annual General Meeting 8/18 4:30pm Tri-Tip Heaven Dinner 8/18 5pm Administration Day 8/25 Center Closed FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER Labor Day Holiday 9/4 Center Closed Grandparents Day Pancake Breakfast 9/9 8am – Noon SVSC ~ Hamburger BBQ Dinner 9/15 5pm Administration Day 9/22 Center Closed FRIDAY

OCTOBER SVSC Board Meeting 10/5 3:30pm (open to all) Sponsor Appreciation Reception (Octoberfest) 10/6 5pm - 7pm (open to all) NO DINNER THIS MONTH – – – – – – – – Columbus Day Holiday 10/9 Center Closed MONDAY SV City Council Presentation WED 10/18 6pm Administration Day 10/27 Center Closed FRIDAY

NOVEMBER Closed for week - Craft Faire Prep 10/30 - 11/3 Center Closed (Monday-Friday) Craft Faire 11/4 Sat 9-4pm & Sun 10-4pm Clean Up from Faire 11/6 Center Closed MONDAY Veteran’s Day Holiday FRI 11/10 Center Closed FRIDAY SVSC ~ Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon 11/17 1pm Thanksgiving Break 11/22 - 11/26 Center Closed

DECEMBER Holiday Luncheon 12/15 1pm New York New Year’s Eve Party 12/31 6pm - 10pm Holiday Break 12/18 – 1/2/17 Center Closed

JANUARY 2018 Center Re-Opens WED 1/3/18 Tuesday

NOTE: Circumstances may require SVSC to make changes and cancellations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Text in italic means that the information has changed.

Designing Succulent Containers like a Pro! WRITING CLASS Date: Wednesday, August 23rd Time: 4pm to 6pm Day: Tuesdays Time: 10am to 12pm Place: Scotts Valley Senior Center Cost: Members $5.00 Non-Members $6.00 Cost: $20 Members / $25 Guests Do you ever look at your life and think “Perhaps I should write a memoir?” We all have stories to tell and if they aren't written Instructor, Tamara Cucchiara a.k.a. “The Succulent Diva”, will teach down, they will be gone forever! There’s no such thing as a you how to design your very own succulent container like a un-interesting life…it becomes interesting, even extraordinary professional designer. You will learn a basic design modality called when you write it down and share it with others. Join this “Thriller, Filler and Spiller”. Learn about soil, watering, and basic care interactive, fun class, it only takes a pen or pencil...and a for your new drought-friendly design. willingness to learn, appreciate your voice, write and listen. What to bring: Call Joanne Stewart at 831.439.0616 for info. Bring your own container. No containers larger than 5" diameter, and no deeper than 6". Tamara will have a sample on display at the center. WATERCOLOR ~ All levels What NOT to bring: This class is offered by well-known local artist and All the other materials, tools and succulents will be provided. Tamera center member, Beverly Martin. Don’t worry about also asks that ALL attendees DO NOT wear any perfumes or initial supplies as Beverly will get you through the first class at fragrances to the class. which time she will give you a supply list. The class has two parts to it: Sign Up Now – Please note that this is a PRE-PAID EVENT. ?Students work on a personal painting with the instructor See Darshana or Marlene for more information rotating and working individually with each person ?The instructor will teach a 15 to 30 minute structured lesson using a certain technique(s) on an on-going piece of BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE UKULELE artwork. The students will then use that example to create Stan Meidinger is offering weekly beginning/intermediate the same thing on their own individual pieces of the same ukulele lessons. Ongoing classes are on: piece of artwork. Day: Thursdays Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm Date: Thursdays Time: 9am to Noon Cost: $7 Members / $8 Non-Members Cost: $10 (m) $15 (n-m) 6 1 2 3 4 Zumba 9am - 10am Meals on Wheels Lunch Watercolor 9am - 12pm Beg/Int Line Dance 9am - 10am Writing Class 10am - 12pm 11:30am - 12pm Zumba 9:30am - 10:30am Stretch & Condition iPAD/iPHONE/Androids 10am - 11am 10:30am - 11:30pm Meditation Beg/Int Line Dance 11:15am-12:15pm 12am - 1pm Potluck Friday Lunch Yoga 10:45am - 11:45am 12:30pm - 2:00pm Home Arts 2pm - 9pm Beg & Int Ukulele 12pm - 1pm Bingo 1pm - 3pm Pinochle 1:15pm - 3:15pm Computer & Digital Help Games with J.D. Desk 2:00pm - 4pm 1:15pm - 3:15pm Deadline Sign up for Muncheon Movie 7 8 9 10 11 Yoga 8:45am - 9:45am Zumba 9am - 10am Meals on Wheels Lunch Watercolor 9am - 12pm Beg/Int Line Dance Stretch & Condition Writing Class 10am - 12pm 11:30am - 12pm Zumba 9:30am - 10:30am 9am - 10am 10am - 11am iPAD/iPHONE/Androids Bingo 1pm - 3pm Stretch & Condition 10:30am - 11:30pm Yoga 10:45am - 11:45am Bridge 12:15pm - 3pm 10am - 11am Muncheon Movie Beg & Int Ukulele 12pm - 1pm Scrabble 1pm - 3pm Meditation Chess 1pm - 3pm A Dog’s 11:15am-12:15pm Canasta 1pm - 3pm Purpose Mahjong 1pm - 3pm 12-3:00pm Bunko 1:15pm - 3:15pm Bocce 1pm - 3pm Computer & Digital Help Pinochle 1:15pm - 3:15pm Zumba Friends 6pm - 7pm Desk 2:00pm - 4pm Games with J.D. 1:15pm - 3:15pm 14 15 16 17 18 Yoga 8:45am - 9:45am Zumba 9am - 10am Meals on Wheels Lunch Watercolor 9am - 12pm Beg/Int Line Dance 9am - 10am Stretch & Condition Writing Class 10am - 12pm 11:30am - 12pm 10am - 11am Stretch & Condition iPAD/iPHONE/Androids Bingo 1pm - 3pm 10am - 11am Coffee & Conversation10:30-12 10:30am - 11:30pm Computer & Digital Help Meditation Bridge 12:15pm - 3pm Desk 2:00pm - 4pm 11:15am-12:15pm Beg/Int Line Dance Zumba 9:30am - 10:30am Scrabble 1pm - 3pm 12am - 1pm Book Worms 1pm-2:30pm Yoga 10:45am - 11:45am Chess 1pm - 3pm SVSC Annual General Canasta 1pm - 3pm Beg & Int Ukulele 12pm - 1pm Meeting 4:30pm Mahjong 1pm - 3pm Pinochle 1:15pm - 3:15pm Games with J.D. Bocce 1pm - 3pm 1:15pm - 3:15pm Tri-Tip Heaven Home Arts 2pm - 9pm Zumba Friends 6pm - 7pm Dinner 5:00pm Deadline Signup for August Dinner 21 22 23 24 25 Yoga 8:45am - 9:45am Zumba 9am - 10am Meals on Wheels Lunch Watercolor 9am - 12pm Center is CLOSED Stretch & Condition 11:30am - 12pm Zumba 9:30am - 10:30am 10am - 11am Yoga 10:45am - 11:45am Bridge 12:15pm - 3pm Beg & Int Ukulele 12pm - 1pm Scrabble 1pm - 3pm Writing Class 10am - 12pm Pinochle 1:15pm - 3:15pm Chess 1pm - 3pm iPAD/iPHONE/Androids Canasta 1pm - 3pm 10:30am - 11:30pm Games with J.D. 1:15pm - 3:15pm Mahjong 1pm - 3pm Beg/Int Line Dance Bingo 1pm - 3pm Bocce 1pm - 3pm 12am - 1pm Computer & Digital Help ADMINISTRATION DAY Zumba Friends 6pm - 7pm Home Arts 2pm - 9pm Desk 2:00pm - 4pm

28 29 30 31 Same Activities as August 24 Same Activities Same Activities Same Activities as August 21 as August 22 as August 23 Armchair Topics 1:15pm Birthday Celebrations 2pm

7 Julie Corkill-Bomgaars, Roselle Deshields, Thea Graver, Thelma Johnson, Carol Loo, Mary Anne Malahy, Marcie Malecki, Ginnie Mickilon, Ed Pabis, Claragene Rainey, Susan Reyrode, Shirley Rhoades, Elsa Rivera-St. Clair, Life has its ups and downs Nancy Bowie Jan Rosenberg and Lori Rubin But we like to see smiles not frowns Linda Evans If you’re not feeling up to par Judith Hillman Join the center, join the fun…It’s easy as 1.2.3. We send our thoughts to where you are Sherilyn Dominique 1 - See one of our nice receptionists during center hours. And if you’re here and feeling blue Margaret Serena 2 - Spend two minutes filling your membership application form. 3 - Turn in form and $20 annual fee to the nice receptionist. We hope our wishes uplift you! Betty Vig General Plan Advisory Committee Survey David Vig An important message and request from our City Manager, Jenny Haruyama On behalf of the Scotts Valley Senior Center, we send our condolences to member, Betty As you know, the City of Scotts Valley is Vig and her children, Susan, Steven and Terry, embarking on the update of its General Plan. The General Plan and their respective families upon the passing is a blueprint for the community and shapes what the City will of their beloved husband and patriarch, David look like for years to come.The community workshop that took Vig. They met while attending university and place on Saturday June 3, 2017 was the first of many to hear dated throughout their college years. Betty and the community’s long-term vision for the City. David were married in 1951 shortly after David graduated from medical school and Betty graduated with a degree in speech Another opportunity to share your thoughts is to complete the and language pathology. They enjoyed 66 wonderful years General Plan Update survey - this approach will help us reach together. as many more people and incorporate their feedback when the General Plan is updated. I encourage you to take time to David and his twin brother, DeVerne, were born in La Crosse, complete the survey and to share the link below with your family, WI on August 20th 1922 to Edward and Ellen Vig. Always together from birth, the twins attended the University of friends, and neighbors. Wisconsin for both undergraduate studies and medical school, nIf you would like to participate, but want to fill out a hard and they served together in the U.S. Army Air Corps for four copy, you may pick one up at the Parks and Recreation Office years during WWII. After graduating from medical school, the located at Skypark. twins practiced medicine in Viroqua, WI for nearly forty years with their older brother, Edward Vig, MD, and their brother-in- nIf you would like to complete the on-line version, but do not law, Lars Gulbrandsen, MD. have access to a computer, you may make arrangements to use a computer at the Parks and Recreation Office. Their For the past several years Betty and David had split their time as snowbirds between their home in Wisconsin and here in telephone number is 831.438.3251. Scotts Valley. When things settle down, Betty will return to us You can complete the survey here: and we will welcome her once more, with open arms ~ Rest in https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STT7QYK. For more Peace David. information, visit the Scotts Valley General Plan Update website: www.scottsvalleygeneralplan.com Thank you for your participation in this important process!

Please give at least 24 hour notice for all van trips and pick up has to be within Scotts Valley. Our drivers are volunteers and sometimes unavailable to drive. Monday: Groceries and Banking Members Tuesday: Medical Appointments/Groceries Travel within Scotts Valley: $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip Travel outside Scotts Valley: $6.00 one way or $7.00 round Wednesday: Lunch and Bingo at the Center trip Thursday: Medical Appointments/Groceries Non/Members Friday: Shopping Travel within Scotts Valley: $2 one way or $4.00 round trip Travel outside Scotts Valley: $7 one way or $8.00 round trip

Van Donation price allows a total of two stops. Tim Grasso Each additional stop is $.50 One of our wonderful drivers

8 5 Spring Cleaning Safety Tips for Senior Citizens (Spring is over but these tips are always Good)

Does your kitchen look like a display ad for gadgets and counter- move furniture or heavy objects on your own. Don't stand on top appliances? Does all of the excess furniture lying around your a chair or ladder to clean hard to reach spots or change light living space look like it should be in a yard sale? If you answered bulbs. Use cordless cleaning tools and lightweight equipment “yes” or even a reluctant “no”, then it's time to freshen up your which are easier to use. Try the newer, more efficient home. Spring is the season of renewal, so get caught up in the technology tools on the market designed to make modern fever and throw out the junk and re-organize your space! For household cleaning a breeze. seniors citizens and their caregivers, these five spring cleaning tips 5. Monitor Your Smoke Alarm System, Fire Extinguisher are for safety first. and Emergency Kit 1. Check the Medicine Cabinet Periodically check your smoke alarm system and carbon Are medications labeled and stored in their proper containers? Do monoxide detectors; run a test to ensure batteries for you have old prescription drugs mixed in with the new? These detectors are functional. common practices in homes pose potentially dangerous health Every home should have at least two handheld fire hazards. Whereas some medications still retain their potency after extinguishers (one in the kitchen for sure). Check the expiration dates, many do not and should be disposed of. Old expiration date and remind yourself to monitor the device liquid antibiotics, drugs comprised of organic ingredients and those every once in a while. requiring refrigeration should be safely discarded. Emergency kits should be assessed often and restocked in Be sure to store medications in a cool, dark, dry place; the the Spring and Winter. General contents may include: a bathroom does not fit that category. A better place is an airtight flashlight and spare batteries, thermometer, Band-Aids, plastic container on a shelf in your closet. scissors, tape, triple antibiotic ointment, wound care 2. Clean Up Clutter dressings, allergy and digestive medications, protein bars, a current medication list and names and phone number of Trips and falls are likely to happen when you accumulate too much family or friends to contact list in an emergency. “stuff”. Reduce the risk by removing unnecessary and obstructive items (including furniture) from your regular walking path and place Key Takeaways: them in storage. Make maintaining a clear walkway in every room Get rid of expired, unused medication. Store medicines in a of the house or apartment a top priority. And either tape carpet cool, dry, dark place. edges or throw rugs to the floor or get rid of them entirely. Maintain a clear walkway for seniors to navigate. In the kitchen, remove infrequently used appliances off the counter, organize cabinets, create front row spaces for frequently use items, Know who to call in an emergency and have and clear out the refrigerator and pantry of stale food. your phone programmed accordingly. 3. Have an Emergency Plan in Place Use cordless cleaning tools and lightweight equipment for household chores. In case of an emergency such as a fall, an attempted burglary, or a kitchen accident, do you have important numbers on speed dial? Periodically check your smoke detector, Know who to call in an emergency and have your phone fire extinguishers and Emergency Kits. Ferd Bergholz programmed, accordingly. If you reside in an assisted living community, be sure you understand how the emergency response system works. Just like Donations to the Center when you were living in a neighborhood, look out for others and know who to go to for help. Katherine Baum - Girl Scout Cookies Sponsor A.T. Reception Ralph Rauscher - $20 (to use where needed) 4. Never Try to Move Heavy Objects or Furniture on Your Own John Warburton - Wireless mic for Bingo For seniors with reduced strength or mobility challenges, doing household chores may seem like a monumental task. Never try to We appreciate your donations. Thank You!

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11 Center Board Scotts Valley Members Senior Center Hours Ferd Bergholz ~ The Senior Center’s purpose is to provide a place Monday and Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm Chairman of the Board where seniors may find companionship, help and Harvey Bustichi the opportunity to pursue their interests in educa- Tuesday, Thursday: 10 am - 2 pm tional, recreational and craft activities, and to pro- Friday: 10 am - 1 pm Gary Cramer mote the goodwill and public interests of the com- Gillian McGlaze Other Hours for Special Events munity. It is a non-profit, non-sectarian and non- Terri Ritchie political organization of friendly neighbors. Directors office hours: Margaret Schraft Dues are $20.00 per year, payable each July 1st. 10 am to 1 pm on work days Tom Steinhaus All donations are tax-deductible. Please make Phone Number: 831-438-8666 check payable to Scotts Valley Senior Center. Address: 370 Kings Village Road Lifetime Membership fee is $100. To be eligible for Scotts Valley, CA 95066 membership, you must be 50 years or older. New Editor: members pay pro-rated dues. Please note - On the fourth Friday of every Becca Darshana Croskrey month, the center will be closed. No classes or Mosley (831) 438-8666 activities will take place on these days. We Center Coordinator, [email protected] apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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