Unless We Make Christmas an Occasion to Share Our Blessings, All the Snow in Alaska Won't Make It 'White'." Bing Crosby December 2019 9 Southside Day Trips
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On The Move A Monthly Publication of the Southside Community Center Vol. XXXX No. 12 A Place to Connect December 2019 PLAN AHE AD Ugly Sweater Contest A quick look at next year. More events & OtherGreat Prizes at and details later. Sun. Jan 12 / At the Center Christmas Luncheon Mary Van Couvering Tuesday December 17 / 11:30 ~ 1 pm Celebration of Life 3 ~ 5 pm $10 Members, $13 non-members Wed. Jan 29 / BOOK-IT! InEveryone addition is to encouraged a delicious (not lunch required) of ?????? to wear “My Soul is Filled with Joy: A andan “ugly” ?????? Christmas at this fun sweater pre-Christmas at this pre celebration,- Holocaust Story” Karen L. youChristmas will have celebration. the opportunity There will to win be aawesome special Make Your Own Personal prize for ugliest and/or most unique sweater. Treiger prizes. In addition to the regular 50/50 drawing, Ugly Christmas Sweater Sat. Feb 8 / Dumpling prizesDon’t haveinclude: one? Make one on Friday December Ugly Christmas Sweater Thursday December 12 / 9 am ~ 4 pm Festival Presented by the 12 Two at the wine Center and snackfrom 9 baskets am– 4 pm.from Total Wine Bring a plain sweater or sweatshirt and Spokane Chinese Association Theredonated will bybe Numericaother awesome Credit prizes. Union In addition transform into your own personal “ugly March / BOOK-IT! Details to Onethe regular (1) night 50/50 stay drawing,in a classic prizes room include for two at Christmas sweater.” The Gates room will be TBD / Gardening Seminar- twoNorthern wine and Quest snack Resort baskets & Casinofrom Total AND Wine $150 open all day with glue guns and decorations Sat April 25 / Mary Van donatedat Masselow's by Numerica Steakhouse Credit -Union. donated by for you to use. Or bring your own decora- Couvering Celebration of LeFemmesNorthern ofQuest Project Resort Joy & will Casino entertain us tions. Bring some friends and make it a party. Life Manito Park Time TBD singing Special Christmas prize for classics.ugliest and/or The lunch most menu unique If you wear this ugly sweater (or one you Wed. May 13 / BOOK-IT! includessweater. ham, Don’t turkey, have mashed one? Make potatoes one on and Friday If you wear this ugly sweater (or one you already have) at the Christmas lunch, there “Eye Witness & Survival: A gravy,December sweet 12potatoes, at the aCenter vegetable from and 9 am desert.– 4pm. already have) at the Christmas lunch, there will be a prize for the ugliest and/or most Geologist's Story of the Day Thanks to our sponsor will be a prize for the ugliest and/or most Mt. St Helens Erupted” by unique sweater. Dorothy Stoffle, M.S. Sponsored by ???????????? Sat. May 28, 29 & 30 GARAGE SALE Where It’s At! Christmas at Classy Corner Saturday June 27 Christmas presents, cards, and decorations can all be found in Classy Corner FIDO FETE — at a thrifty price. Our boutique thrift store, right off the lobby, is one of the best in town and the prices are better than most thrift stores in town. July & August / 3rd Tuesday You’re sure to find treasures as do you Christmas shopping without crowds Barbecues on the Patio and parking insanity. Hours are Monday-Friday 10 am ~ 2 pm. 3 Ways Receive Your Newsletter Open Saturdays during Breakfast with Santa. 1. By email to read & print at home helps save trees and printing & mailing expense for the Center. A Magical Morning with Santa for 2. A paper copy in the mail breakfast & photos on Dec. 7, 14, & 21. Call Betty, 535-0803. 3. Pick up a copy at the Center. Details on Page 4. Our Mission To enhance the physical and mental well-being of those we serve by providing recreational, educational and volunteer opportunities. Board of Directors and Staff Southside A Note from Lisa Community Center I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. November at the Center was special. We had a fantastic A non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation Veteran’s Appreciation dinner on November 7th. Everyone who volunteered, participated, BOARD OF DIRECTORS sponsored, and attended this event made it special for the veterans. The feedback has been Shelagh Camak, President phenomenal. One veteran told us ‘This was the best day of my life. I’ll remember this forever’. On Lynn Terry, Vice President behalf of the Veterans, thank you! We also welcomed three new board members with a wealth of business and community experience and, sadly, said goodbye to others. Claudia Craven Newsletter Dennis Anderson December 2019 will be wonderful too. We start with a ‘make your own ugly Christmas/Holiday’ Ann Beyer sweater day on December 12, with a prize awarded at the December 17 lunch. Don’t forget to Sue Belote reserve your seat! Also, be sure to come to Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their Elves on one Tom Carroll of the first three Saturdays in December. Santa always makes a special trip to the Center each year. Gregg Jones A special thank you to everyone who is donating to our Annual Appeal. Because of your generosity Sabrina Gonder we can continue keeping the Center open and moving forward with programs and activities for the Brynne Malone broader community and you, our members. Your donations also help us upgrade and maintain the Ron Rector (emeritus) building, equipment and machinery as they age and breakdown. We still need your financial support STAFF which may be a tax deduction. Lisa Rosier, Executive Director This year has gone by quickly. I so appreciate the support you have given to the Center, staff and Email: [email protected] Board — be it volunteering, helping us in some small or large way, sharing a joke, a story or a (509) 535-0803, ext. 103 smile, making it a joy for us to come to work each day. However you celebrate the holiday season, please stay safe and warm. I wish you all peace, happiness and good health for 2020! Betty Rogers, Office Administrator OMG Facts : If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months, and 6 days, you would have produced enough Email: [email protected] sound energy to heat one cup of coffee; during the 19th Century, British soldiers in India tested their (509) 535-0803, ext. 100 marksmanship by hunting a small elusive bird called a Snipe and individuals who were adept at Jan Suhr hitting Snipes were referred to as ‘Snipers’; The longest known record for constipation is 102 days; Rentals/Programs Coordinator The limbo world record is under 6 inches; There was a traffic jam in Beijing that lasted 9 days; One pound of peanut butter can contain up to 150 bug fragments and five rodent hairs. Email: [email protected] Cornelia Brisan Lisa Rosier, Executive Director Office Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator AARP Title 5 Welcome New Members April Travel Assistant, Janet Anderson * Bernard Baumgardner * Jim & Judi Bennett * Susan Chase Custodians James Elliott * E Lynn & Linda Shupe * Sidney & karla Stecker Danny Villalpando, Supervisor; Ann Frankel & Chris Imhoff * Del Hirzel * Peggy Irwin * Patricia Johnson Gage Bush, Bill Beyer; Donna MacDowell * Brynne Malone * Elton Priel * Eric Snyder * Marilyn Weigand Albert Washington (AARP Title 5) Anne Weor * Ralph & Karen Fishburn Next New Member Orientation Tuesday, December 17 at 11 am before the Christmas luncheon. Southside Membership Luncheon is hosted for new members. Yearly membership is $50 (individual) or $75 for couples living in the same household. A limited number of SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER POLICIES scholarships are available for those Travel Liability Notice — Southside Senior & Community Center ("Southside Community Center") assumes needing assistance with a year’s no responsibility for and shall not be liable for any refund, personal injury, property damage or other loss, accident, membership. Call Betty at 535-0803. delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be caused by: (1) any defaults, wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of the Southside Center; (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, craft, equipment or instrumentality owned, operated or otherwise used or provided by the Southside Center; and (3) any wrongful or negligent acts or 3151 East 27th Avenue omissions on the part of any other party not under the Southside Center's control. Spokane, WA 99223 Non Discrimination Policy—It is the policy of the Southside Community Center to ensure equal employment Telephone: 509-535-0803 opportunity and participation of members and guests without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic Fax: 509-535-4336 information, or any other characteristic protected by law. www.southsidescc.org Endorsement Disclaimer: The Southside Community Center does not endorse any speaker, service or product that Hours: M—F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. is represented in any class, advertisement or function in our facility. 2 December 2019 Southside News Mary Van Couvering to be Remember the Center as You Remembered/Honored Plan Your Year-end Giving Sunday January 12 at the Center / 3 – 5 pm Center members recently received a letter asking for a year-end Saturday April 25 Manito Park – Time-TBD donation to the Southside Community Center! Many have responded and we say THANKS for your generous and continued Two remembrance gatherings are planned to support. If you haven’t had time yet, right now is a great time to write honor Mary Van Couvering, long-time Center supporter, that check to the Southside Community Center or call 535-0803 to volunteer and Board member, friend to all, and animal lover who make your donation by credit card.….before the rush of the busy passed away on October 26, 2019.