PULLMAN SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOC. May 2021 REPORT FROM THE BOARD There is so much going on that Association news is taking over the front page! We were hoping to have meals “in person” starting May 4, but now that seems uncertain as the Covid numbers in Whitman County have not improved as much as we had hoped. COA is ready to go with the Center to be open on Tuesday’s and Friday’s with limited hours, 11:00am – 1:00pm. We are prepared to get creative to comply with occupancy restrictions and maybe a reservation system. But, as of this newsletter we just don’t know what is going to happen. However, as always, all those who wish to have a meal will get a meal. When we do get back open, transportation to the Center will be available as before, and delivery of meals will also continue. Updated information will be sent to members in a separate mailing. WATCH FOR A FLYER! We are going day by day on this, and you can always call the Rec. office at 509-338-3227. The Association has agreed to accept a bid for $1,660.00 to purchase a sound system for the new enter. Terry Buffington’s son, Kwasi, is acting as our agent on this matter and is donating his time and professional expertise. Many thanks to Terry and Kwasi!! Garage Sale plans, (Aug. 14, 2021) are well underway. Dave and Vicki Ruddick have already been collecting items. If you have good items to donate, give them a call. The Board has decided that the preferred site would at the old Senior Center, if it is available. We have not yet heard the results of our Rotary grant application, but remain hopeful. Other grant possibilities are Lewis Clark Valley Health Foundation, Walmart, and Safeway. We need some social event ideas! Barbecue, ice cream social, picnic on the lawn with music, and food truck vendors are a few of the ideas that have been floated. But, we hope to hear from YOU!! Call Millie or Vickie to share your thoughts. Due to the pandemic, 2019 was the last time we had the yearly memorial celebration for members we have lost. We will be holding this event in September. The next PSCA Board meeting will be held on May 10, 2021, at 10:00am at the Senior Center.

GARAGE SALE: August 14, 2021 HOLIDAY BAZAAR: October TBD PULLMAN SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS

Terry Buffington, Eileen Macoll, Annabelle Syms, Marlene Stephens, Jodi Lee, Millie Flood, Sharon Sharp, Jere’ Strang Pete Haug, Joann Ailor, Dave Ruddick, Vickie Ruddick

Your Association is operating without a

Millie Flood - (865) 604-8040

Vicki Ruddick - (509) 595-2640 The Member to Member Outreach program was created to insure that no member of our Senior Community would ever be left out by financial constraint of membership dues. New donors this month are: Roy Johnson, Dorothy Waelti, Ann Orouke

If you know of senior citizens who would Newsletter Editorial Staff benefit from inclusion under this program, Eileen Macoll please contact a board member. Jolie Haug Or: Pete Haug Contact Millie Flood, (865) 604-8040 Millie Flood with any questions. History of Mother’s Day Celebrations and symbols of mothers and motherhood can be traced back in to pre-history. But closer to home…the background of what we know as “Mothers Day”, involves far more than flowers and a day off for Mom.

Some surprising figures appear in our Mother’s Day traditions.

Ann Reeves Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe The origins of Mother’s Day date back to the 19th century. In the years before the Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis of West Virginia started “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to teach women basic child care skills. These clubs later became a unifying force in a region of our country still divided over the Civil War. In 1868 Jarvis organized “Mothers’ Friendship Day,” at which mothers gathered with former Union and Confederate soldiers to promote reconciliation.

Another early version of Mother’s Day came from the suffragette and abolitionist, Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe wrote the “Mother’s Day Proclamation”, A call to action asking mothers to unite in promoting world peace to be celebrated every June 2.

Anna Jarvis Turns Mother's Day Into a National Holiday

The official Mother’s Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother’s passing in 1905, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother’s Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers make for their children.

Following the successes of the first few Mother’s Day events, Anna Jarvis resolved to see her holiday added to the national calendar. Arguing that American holidays were biased toward male achievements, she started a massive letter writing campaign to newspapers and prominent politicians urging the adoption of a special day honoring motherhood..

In 1914 her persistence paid off when President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Around the World

While versions of Mother’s Day are celebrated worldwide, traditions vary depending on the country. In Thailand, Mother’s Day is always celebrated in August on the birthday of the current queen.

Another alternate observance of Mother’s Day can be found in Ethiopia, where families gather each fall to sing songs and eat a large feast as part of Antrosht, a multi-day celebration honoring motherhood.

Mother’s Day has often been a date for raising political awareness. In 1968 Coretta Scott King, used Mother’s Day to host a march in support of underserved women and children. In the 1970’s women’s groups often used the holiday as a time to highlight the need for equal rights for women and better access to childcare. Mother’s Day is celebrated by presenting mothers and other women with gifts and flowers, and it has become one of the biggest holidays for consumer spending. In her later years Anna Jarvis actually denounced the holiday, as she felt it had become far too commercial!

Did you know? More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year. These holiday chats with Mom often cause phone traffic to spike by as much as 37 percent. Celebrations In the northern hemisphere, May Day celebrates the coming of spring and many May Day traditions have roots that go far back into history.

The ancient Romans celebrated the end of April with a festival in honor of the goddess Flora. Celtic cultures traditionally observed Beltane on the first of May, with bonfires, flowers, decorating a May Bush, and offerings to the fairies to keep them from making mischief at the villagers’ expense.

Let’s take a look at some traditions from modern day Europe that you may not have heard of.

United Kingdom In parts of the UK, May Day celebrations include dancing around a , crowning a May Queen and traditional folk dancing. Some towns have also brought back Jack in the Green, a rogue-ish character clothed ”only” in foliage. Jack in the Green was once a common sight at May Day festivals until Victorian morals did away with him. But now Jack is back! hosts unique May Day celebrations, including the ‘Obby ‘Oss (Hobby Horse) festivals and Flower Boat parades in many communities. Both intended to promote romance and favorable weather for the growing season.

Sweden The Swedes celebrate May Day the day before, on April 30th, or Walpurgis Eve not May Day, but the traditional activities are suspiciously similar to May Day celebrations elsewhere: bonfires, singing, and parades. For students, a breakfast including champagne and strawberries has become a modern favorite.

Finland Like the Swedes, Finns traditionally celebrate the coming of spring on April 30th, which they call Vappu. It is one of the four biggest holidays on the Finnish calendar. Traditions include plenty of spirituous beverages, especially for the younger set, and placing a cap on the Havis Amanda, an art nouveau sculpture in Helsinki, and decorating other statues throughout the country. Must do activities are eating funnel cakes and having a picnic in a neighborhood park.

Germany In Germany, Walpurgisnacht (April 30th) and May Day are both opportunities to “Tanz in den Mai” or “Dance into May.” Celebrations include parties, bonfires, and . In some parts of the country, secret admirers deliver maibaum (flower baskets) to potential sweethearts.

Italy In Italy, May Day is called Calendimaggio . Singers called maggerini deck themselves out in flowers and fresh green sprigs of alder. They go from house to house, singing songs about spring in exchange for small gifts of wine and sweets.

Romania In Romania, May Day is called ziua pelinului (mugwort day), or ziua bețivilor (drunkard’s day). For many, the holiday involves drinking copious amounts of red wine, sometimes flavored with mugwort. Fresh spring greenery is used as decorations, and oxen get the day off from work.

Bulgaria Bulgarians celebrate May Day as Irminden. Interestingly, most Bulgarian May Day traditions involve warding off lizards and snakes. To avoid snakebites, Bulgarians, build bonfires to scare the reptiles away!

Excerpted from many sources, and I apologize for any inaccuracies and/or cultural faux pas. The Pullman Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide, is available on-line at D e n n s Kittelson 1 www.pullmanparksandrec.com and is chock full of exciting programs. Registration for programs J a q u e s Adam 2 begins on May 3. D i a ne Decourcy 3 The Guide is only available online, so contact the Gail Swan 6 Recreation Office for a direct link and further information. Programs will fill up fast so don’t be Peggy Chevalier 7 left out. Give them a call at 509-338-3227!! Pat Nelson 9 Walking Track: The Walking Track in the new Barbara Polito 1 0 Pullman Recreation Center, 190 SE Crestview St, Bldg B, is open Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm. Annabelle Syms 1 0 Currently walkers are limited to a max. of 6 Myrtle Fulfs 11 people at one time under Governor Jay Inslee’s orders. No reservation needed, are Helen Smith 12 required. Janet Crowe 17 Collette Vacations

Trips planned for 2021 include: Lois Bakken 17 . Bob Ackerman 21 Discover South Dakota: May 28-June 3, 2021 Donna Brown 21 . Shades of Ireland: October 4-13, 2021 Char Robley 2 1 Call the Parks & Recreation office at: 509-338-3227 for information. Jodi Lee 27 Ann Bozer 28 Kurt Dahmen, Recreation Manager Carolyn Adam 29 MEMBERS NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER

In the past, our member volunteers have helped to serve at the Council on Aging lunches. With everything up in the air….. We will have to “play it by ear” for the first few weeks. If you are willing to serve and generally help out at lunch, contact Vickie or Millie.

High St.

SENIOR CENTER ENTRANCE

Rec. Center Rec. Center Office ELEVATOR Entrance

CITY HALL

N

Driveway entrance PULLMAN CITY HALL

As of this mailing, we still do not know if the Center will be open for meals. As many of you may not have had the opportunity to visit the new Center, we have provided this map showing the Senior Center Entrance and Rec. Center Entrance for those who wish to use the elevator from the main park- ing area. The Council on Aging Senior Meal Program is actively looking at the State and Federal Guidelines for when we can meet together for meals. In the meantime, meals can be picked up or ordered for home delivery. Meals Picked Up: At the Pullman Recreation Center, 190 SE Crestview St., Building B, Northside Entrance of the Senior Center (lower parking lot). 12:00 pm on Tuesday and Friday, no reservation required.

For Meal Home Delivery: if you are not on the permanent delivery list, call Pullman Recreation Center Office at 509-338-3227 before 11:00 am each meal day for home delivery by Pullman Transit, Dial-A-Ride.

Here’s what we have for MAY. Tuesdays Fridays May 4 May 7 – Birthday Party Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, Roasted turkey w/gravy, mashed olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, potatoes, green beans, fruit, sliced peaches, no-bake cookie Birthday Dessert

May 11 May 14 Fish fillet, baked potato, cooked Lentil and sausage casserole, green vegetables, green salad, roll, salad, French bread, tropical fruit, lentil brownie Rice Krispie treat

May 18 May 21 Pork chops w/applesauce, butternut Chicken fajitas, refried beans, squash, fruit salad, vegetable tray, green salad, fruit, dessert dessert May 28 May 25 Homemade pizza, green salad, Pot roast, mashed potatoes w/gravy, fruit, ice cream sundae

carrots, fruit, dessert Welcome to our

newest members: Janet and Larry Hiller

Welcome back to:

Ada Biddle

Sally Elder

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

We are missing a few members, and do not have good contact information for these folks. Please be in touch!! Shelly Hahn Barbara Polito Ann Bozer Donna Brown All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my Kathy Cuellar Tod Merley angel mother.” — Abraham Lincoln Pat Nelson Sandy Vickoren Persis Wallace Carol and Ross Todorovich

“My mother is my root, my foundation. She Call Millie Flood: (865) 604-8040 planted the seed that I base my life on, and that And let us know how you are doing!! is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.” — Michael Jordan RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

FOR 2021 TODAY “Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, and We hope to be seeing you at a lunch real compassion. These are the things my mom soon….. But until then, we still need you taught me.” — Lady Gaga to become a paid member to receive our

newsletter. God could not be everywhere, and therefore he Dues for 2021 are still only made mothers." — Rudyard Kipling $15 individual or $ 25 for a couple.

“If nothing is going well, call your Please mail your check to : grandmother.” —Italian Proverb Pullman Senior Citizen’s Assoc. (PSCA) “I want my children to have all the things I Attn: Millie Flood couldn’t afford. Then, I want to move in with 190 SE Crestview St., Bldg B them.” —Phyllis Diller Pullman. WA 99163 Final thoughts….

 WATCH FOR A FLYER!!! If the status of our in-person lunch gatherings should change we will send out a flyer, ASAP!! Also watch for an email.  We will need volunteers to help serve lunches when we get going again.  Please renew your membership!! Your dues support this newsletter.  Reaching the age of 90? Congratulations!! You are eligible for an HONORARY (free!) membership to the association. Just contact a board member.  Leaving for the Summer? Please notify a Board member if your address has changed, or you are leaving the area temporarily for the summer season.  Next Month:  COA menu and update on meal program  Message from the Board / Update on the new sound system  Birthdays in June  Guest column from?

LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING This song was originally written in 1919, music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Clifford Grey, for the unsuccessful musical Zip, Goes a Million. In 1920, it was reused in the musical Sally from where it gained popularity.

It was later recorded several times by Judy Garland, (with lyrics by Leslie Odom Jr.) whose version became the most popular and well known.

Look for the silver lining When e'er clouds appear in the blue Remember somewhere the sun is shining And so the right thing to do, Is make it shine for you

A heart, full of joy and gladness Will always banish sadness and strife So always look for the silver lining, And try to find... the sunny side of life

A heart, full of joy and gladness Will always banish sadness and strife So always look for the silver lining, And try to find... the sunny side of life * *

Pullman Senior Citizens Association NONPROFIT ORG. 190 SE Crestview St., Building B US POSTAGE Pullman, WA 99163 PAID PERMIT NO. 36 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PULLMAN, WA

Mailing label here

SENIOR CITIZEN COA Meal Program Sponsored by: ASSOCIATION Council on Aging for OFFICERS Whitman County

Suggested Lunch Donation: Co-Presidents Millie Flood Under 60 years of age: $6.50 Eileen Macoll 60 years of age & older: $4.25 Meals Picked Up: Vice Presidents Sharon Sharp At the Pullman Recreation Center, Marlene Stephens 190 SE Crestview St., Building B,

Treasurer / Membership Northside Entrance of the Senior Center Millie Flood (lower parking lot). 12:00 PM on Tuesday and Friday Secretary no reservation required. Jere’ Strang

Board Members For Meal Home Delivery: Vicki Ruddick and Jodi Lee (‘21) if you are not on the permanent delivery list, Pete Haug and Annabelle Syms (‘22) call Pullman Recreation Center Office at Joann Ailor and Terry Buffington (‘23) 509-338-3227 before 11:00 am each meal day for

Ex-Officio home delivery by Pullman Transit, Dial-A-Ride. Dave Ruddick