The Scoop
November 2014
Volume 24 - No 11
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE UKIAH SENIOR CENTER
Our Mission
The mission of the Ukiah Senior
Center is to enhance and
improve the quality of life for all
Ukiah seniors, their families and
caregivers, and to enable seniors
to remain as independent as
possible for as long as possible.
Get in Touch!
499 Leslie Street, Ukiah
(707) 462-4343
www.ukiahseniorcenter.org
Book Signing at
the Craft Fair
Local author Letitia Ursa
Solomon will host a book
signing during the Craft Fair.
Her beautifully written children’s
books are a delight for all
ages. Bring your children and
grandchildren so they can have
their picture taken with her,
creating a keepsake. Her book,
entitled The Friendship of Hesper
and Rani, will be available for
sale. Ms. Solomon is graciously
donating 40 percent of the
proceeds from her book sales at
this event and at an additional
signing at the Center on
Book signing at the Craft Fair and on November 20 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20 from 11:30 a.m.
Questions about this event? Call Debbie Zimmerer at 462-4343 x 107.
to 3:30 p.m. in Bartlett Hall.
Board of Directors
Sharon Marshall, President
Jason VanHousen, VP
Joan Borecky, Secretary
Carolyn Welch, Treasurer
Bruce Richard, John Walker,
Milt Wilson, Millie Hickey,
Rosemarie Nelson
Admin Staff
Lavonna Schrock
Executive Director
Marilyn DeFrange
Operations Manager
Debbie Zimmerer
Fiscal and Facility Rentals
Julie Poole
Billing and Fiscal Assistant
Theresa Bowers
Programs and Outreach
Brittany Bowers
Programs Assistant Support
Lunch Bunch
Donna Ford, R.N.
Lunch Bunch Director
Health Advocate
Mary Ann Anderson
Lunch Bunch Co-coordinator
Outreach
Thanks to Our Supporters and Volunteers!
Heather Haydon, Manager
We are proud to have hosted this community event for the last ten years and
David Christmas,
Outreach Support
have managed to keep the meal affordable due to the consistent support of
Transportation
Terry Melvin, Supervisor
the Savings Bank of Mendocino County and Friedman’s. We have also been
blessed with the many volunteers who share their time and energy with us, time
they could be spending with their families on this special day.
Teresa Furnish, Driver
WANT TO HELP OUT?
Kathy Sheehy, Driver
We welcome cash donations toward food costs and contributions such as:
Lea Boudabid, Driver
Frozen turkeys, ten-pound bags of potatoes and many other items. New
Thrift
Cindi Mohr, Manager
volunteers are always welcome to join this annual tradition!
For specific questions about what food donations would be helpful, please call
Lavonna at 462-4343 ext. 106. Any donations and requests to volunteer should
be arranged by November 20.
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Talk about Death and Dying
over Tea and Cake
Making the Most of Your
Medical Appointments
and has spread across the globe. It offers a safe and
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
confidential space for talking about death, a subject
Carissa Adams from the Cancer Resource Centers will host
The Death Cafe is a movement that began in Europe
that many find awkward or uncomfortable.
a presentation to help you make the most of your medical
appointments in Bartlett hall on Friday, November 14 from
It is freely offered and donations are requested only to
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Please see the flyer in Bartlett Hall for more
cover expenses. The Death Cafe is open to all and isn’t
information.
based on any particular belief system or philosophy. For
more information visit the website at
The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County is a local,
www.DeathCafe.com
non-profit organization that provides services free of charge
to people facing cancer. They have an office in Ukiah and
Gathered in small groups around comfortable tables,
Mendocino. Their goal is to make sure no one in Mendocino
natural, spontaneous and lively conversations can
County has to face cancer alone. Learn more about them at
emerge with minimal direction from the hosts and
crcmendocino.org.
facilitators. Snack foods, tea and cake will be served,
helping all who come to relax and feel at home.
Meeting monthly, The Death Cafe will be at the Ukiah
Senior Center’s Lunch Bunch Room located in the back
Administration Building behind Bartlett Hall. Seating is
limited. Meeting time is 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The next
meeting will be held on November 1. Please call or e-mail
to RSVP.
Margo Frank 462-1877 • [email protected]
Miriam Raphael 456-9151 • [email protected]
The Ukiah Senior Center
expresses our heartfelt sympathy
to the family, friends and loved
Ukiah Senior Center Bartlett Hall
ones of...
495 Leslie Street
Esther Traina
James Brandyberry
Henry O’Neil
Ticket sales 10:00 a.m.
1:00 Games Begin
Minimum buy in $15, includes every game
Payout depends on attendance
Minimum payout $35 every game
Time to review 2015 Medicare Coverage
Senior Advocacy Services encourages all Medicare
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing,
Cranberry Sauce, Green Salad
beneficiaries to review your coverage during open enrollment
$5.00
between October 15 and December 7, 2104. This annual period
Served 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
allows you to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage (Plan
Office 462-4343 Bartlett Hall 468-9256
C) plan or a Medicare Prescription Drug (PDP) plan. Call HICAP
for free Medicare Counseling at 1-800-434-0222.
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Welcome New Members
Ukiah Senior Center
Thrift Store
Open Monday - Saturday
497 Leslie Street
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We are always happy when new members join.
Please welcome our newest friend.
Marilyn Smith
Your dollar goes farther at our Thrift Store!
Members 402 • Life-time members 72
•
Furniture
•
Clothing for Men, Women and Children
•
Books and Videos
•
Glassware and Collectibles
•
Kitchen Wares
•
Bed and Bath
•
Garage and Tools
BUNKO
Monday, November 17
Donations accepted on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
6:30-9:00 P.M.
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bartlett Hall - 495 Leslie St.
Proceeds from the sale of your taxdeductable donations help support the
$12 per person includes Bunko Game, a great
Center, our programs, and our activities.
prize, fabulous food and beverages. Everyone
wins a prize playing Bunko! Bring a new friend to
Are you interested in volunteering?
Bunko and you and your friend will each receive
Please call the store at 707-467-0110
an extra entry for the door prize drawing!
and ask for Cindi.
RSVP Jan Tipton • 462-0004
Please, no dumping.
Proceeds benefit Ukiah Senior Center
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Monday
November Bartlett Hall Activities
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sunday
Nickel
Bingo
November 2, 16, 23, 30
1:00-4:30
Thursday
Friday
Board Meeting
November 20
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Administration Bldg.
Lunch Bunch Room
PRESENTATION
NOVEMBER 14
Making the most of
Medical Appointments
2:00-3:30
Saturday
1
Saturday Night Dance
The Beltones
7:00-10:00
8
3
9:00-10:30 Cribbage and
other Games
1:00-4:30 Bridge
Duplicate
5:00-6:00 Line Dance
all levels
4
8:00-11:30 Pinochle
11:30-2:00 Singing Group
2:15-3:30 Block of Writers
4:00-5:00 Senior Aerobics
6:01-9:30 Bingo
5
1:00-4:30 Bridge
1:00-3:00 Knit-Crochet
3:00-4:00 Cooking Class
4:30-5:30 Line Dancing
all levels
6:00-9:00 Pinochle
6
1:01-3:00 Bingo
4:00-5:00 Senior Aerobics
5:00-6:00 Line Dance
intermediate/advanced
7:00-9:30 Square Dance
7
9:30-10:30 Tai Chi
1:30-2:30 Line Dance
intermediate/advanced
2:30-3:30 Beginners
6:00-9:00 Pinochle
10
9:00-10:30 Cribbage and
other Games
1:00-4:30 Bridge
Duplicate
5:00-6:00 Line Dance
all levels
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8:00-11:30 Pinochle
11:30-2:00 Singing Group
2:15-3:30 Block of Writers
4:00-5:00 Senior Aerobics
6:01-9:30 Bingo
12
1:00-4:30 Bridge
1:00-3:00 Knit-Crochet
4:30-5:30 Line Dancing
all levels
6:00-9:00 Pinochle
13
1:01-3:00 Bingo
4:00-5:00 Senior Aerobics
5:00-6:00 Line Dance
intermediate/advanced
7:00-9:30 Square Dance
14
9:30-10:30 Tai Chi
2:00-3:30
PRESENTATION
Medical Appointments
6:00-9:00 Pinochle
17
9:00-10:30 Cribbage and
other Games
1:00-4:30 Bridge
Duplicate
19
1:00-4:30 Bridge
1:00-3:00 Knit-Crochet
4:30-5:30 Line Dancing
all levels
6:00-9:00 Pinochle
20
9:00-11:00 Blood Pressure
1:01:3:00 Bingo
4:00-5:00 Senior Aerobics
5:00-6:00 Line Dance
intermediate/advanced
7:00-9:30 Square Dance
21
9:30-10:30 Tai Chi
1:30-2:30 Line Dance
intermediate/advanced
2:30-3:30 Beginners
6:00-9:00 Pinochle
22
6:00-9:00 Bunko
18
8:00-11:30 Pinochle
11:30-2:00 Singing Group
2:15-3:30 Block of Writers
4:00-5:00 Senior Aerobics
6:01-9:30 Bingo
24
9:00-10:30 Cribbage and
other Games
2:00-3:00 Ice Cream Social
5:00-6:00 Line Dance
all levels
25
8:00-11:30 Pinochle
11:30-2:00 Singing Group
2:15-3:30 Block of Writers
4:00-5:00 Senior Aerobics
6:01-9:30 Bingo
26
1:00-4:30 Bridge
1:00-3:00 Knit-Crochet
4:30-5:30 Line Dancing
all levels
6:00-9:00 Pinochle
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28
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Regular Operations
CLOSED
Regular Operations
CLOSED
Monday
Tuesday
Room C Activities
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
HOLIDAY
CRAFT
FAIR
Local Artisans
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY BINGO
BASH!
NOVEMBER 9
10:00-4:00
Saturday
1
3
8:30-12:00 Piano Class
4
1:00-3:00 Vision Loss
Support Group
10:00-11:30 Computer Lab
5
10:00-11:30 Computer Lab
6
9:00-4:00 Original Quilters
7
10:00-11:30 Computer Lab
8
10
8:30-12:00 Piano Class
11
10:00-11:30 Computer Lab
2:30-3:30 Bible Study
12
10:00-11:30 Computer Lab
1:00-3:30 Peer Counseling
13
9:00-4:00 Original Quilters
14
10:00-11:30 Computer Lab
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CHRISTMAS ROOM COMING SOON
Our Thrift Store’s Christmas Room opens Thanksgiving Day from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. loaded with beautiful new and
gently used treasures. Shoppers can expect to find amazing values on gift wrappings, ornaments, decorations and
gifts. Find all your holiday needs in one place and save money!
If you attend activities in Room C, be aware that preparations for the Christmas Room begin on Monday, November 17,
so please check with your leaders regarding your activity scheduling. Also, except for our Thanksgiving Meal and
our Christmas Room, the regular operations of the Senior Center will be closed on November 27 and 28.
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November Dining Room Lunch Menu
Lunch by Zack’s Catering served Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Reservations required by 7:30 a.m. -- call (707) 468-9256.
Once a month: Annie B’s lunch at 11:30 a.m. ($6.00 eat in/$7.00 to go)
Monday
3
Hot Dog
Chili
Bun
Salad
Dessert
Tuesday
4
Chicken Pot Pie
Salad
Roll
Dessert
Wednesday
5
Ground Sirloin with
Mushroom Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Soup
Roll
Dessert
Thursday
6
Corned Beef
and Cabbage
Roll
Dessert
Friday
7
Pork Chops
Roasted Potatoes
Soup
Roll
Dessert
10
Breast of Chicken with
Chardonnay Sauce
Salad
Roll
Dessert
11
Cabbage Roll
Roasted Taters
Soup
Roll
Dessert
12
Beef Tips over Noodles
Salad
Roll
Dessert
13
Sweet and Sour Pork
Soup
Roll
Dessert
14
BBQ Chicken
Baked Potato
Salad
Bread
Dessert
17
Ham
Pinto Beans
Cornbread
Salad
Dessert
18
Stuffed Pork Loin
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable
Roll
Dessert
19
Pork Roast
Dressing
Soup
Roll
Dessert
20
Annie B’s
BIRTHDAY LUNCH
Lasagna
Green Salad
Garlic Bread
Cake & Ice Cream
21
Spaghetti with
Meat Sauce
Salad
Garlic Bread
Dessert
24
Chicken Fried Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Salad
Roll
Dessert
25
Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Salad
Roll
Dessert
26
Ham
Yams
Dressing - Gravy
Vegetable
Roll
Dessert
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Regular Operations
CLOSED
Thanksgiving Serving
12:00 and 3:00
Ticket and Reservation
required
S AT U R D AY
Dining Room
Coordinator
for Volunteers
Debbie Zimmerer
462-4343 ext.107
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Regular Operations
CLOSED
N I G H T
D A N C E
Enjoy an evening with The Beltones,
7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in Bartlett Hall on Saturday,
November 1. No reservations are required.
Admission is $10 at the door. 462-4343.
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Bartlett Hall
and Kitchen Facility
We have the perfect place to celebrate
any special occasion. See us for
your next event!
•
Company gatherings
•
Trainings
•
Fundraising events
•
Dinners
•
Dances
•
Weddings
•
Graduation parties
•
Memorials
•
Family reunions
•
Birthdays
•
Anniversaries
Contact Ukiah Senior Center
(707)-462-4343
Debbie Zimmerer
850 Kunzler
Kunzler Ranch
Ranch Road
Road •• PO
PO Box
Box 120
120
850
Ukiah,
CA
95482
•
www.mrc.com
Ukiah, CA 95482 • www.mrc.com
Office (707)
(707) 468-1716
468-1716 •• Fax
Fax (707)
(707) 468-8230
468-8230
Office
(707) 489-2934
[email protected]
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Volunteers
Ashley Adamski
Lavonne Abella
Carlos Ahumada
Mary Baader
Marge Baird
Vertie Baylie
Pete Benville
Karen Bone
Katherine Boyce
William Bray
Marcella Brosig
Myrna Bryant
Jim Busch
Georgie Bush
Inez Cake
Joan Cake
Colleen Caldes
Donna Callandar
Gail Cargile
Lillie Carr
Dolores Carrick
Mary Champion
Pat Champion
Earline Claunch
Dot Colling
Jim Colling
Maggie Cooper
Robert Crawford
Betty Cristiani
Liz Crook
Ava Davis
Gayleen Desroches
Tom Desroches
Velma Dockins
Sharon Dory
Peter Elder
Dick Eschenbach
DiAnn Eustis
Norma Exley
Timothy Fillmore
Lillian Fisher
Jan Franks
Jim Franks
Laura German
Santiego Gonazelez
Mark Grover
Char Gustafson
Olga Halverson
Lois Hargraves
Gayle Harris
Roberta Heath
Milli Hickey
Joyce Hill
Loretta Horn
Edna Housman
Wilma Howard
Ed Howe
Al Hunter
Eileen Jimenez
Jean Johnson
Stephen Jungwirth
Eula Kahle
Bernice Kam
Dexter Keehn
George Kennedy
Nadine Kidd
Roberta King
June Knipping
Floyd Knox
Claryssa Koehn
Joanne LaCasse
Theresa Lackey
Oni LaGioia
Janet Layton
Ruthe Linker
Julia Lolich
Jofrid Lolonis
Dawn Long
Ginny Love
Vincent Madixon
Sharon Marshall
James Mayo
Eva McGehee
Patricia Mckinnon
Myrle Miles
Patsy Munger
Angela Myers
Sandy Nelson
Terri Nichols
Maria Nofi
Janet Olsen
Lillian Pacini
Valerie Parker
Sally Perrone
Anna Peterson
Adrene Pinola
Shelin Pinola
Judy Pinto
Rhea Pitchard
Bill Purdy
Gladys Rasmusen
Joyce Reed
Katy Richardson
Del Riedlinger
Priscilla Riedlinger
Ann Robinson
Patricia Rowden
Bobbi Ryan
Carlos Sanchez
Rashell Sanchez
Denise Satterfield
Dana Saxton
Sally Schill
Obaline Schindler
Anne Schuierer
Traci Selner
Judy Shaw
Margueritte Shields
Donna Smith
Tish Soloman
Loretta Spain
Camella Swanson
Lois Talbot
Emi Taylor
Diane Thomas
Rosalie Tibbettts
Mary Tindall
Jan Tipton
Gretel Townsend
Bill Traina
Maureen Troller
Connie Trouette
Ann Tucker
Roylene Tucker
Billye Turk
Marie Ullrich
Emily Valentine
Janice VanHatten
Emma Villotti
Jane Wakeland
John Walker
Ruth Ward
Fran Warga
Carolyn Welch
Pat Welch
Wally Wellman
Bill Wester
Marlys White
Ruth Whittington
David Williams
Milt Wilson
Rosalind Wong
Janet Woodward
Shirley Wright
Geneva York
Thanks to Our Volunteers!
During August our volunteers donated 1,540 hours to the
Center. If paid at minimum wage, the dollar value would be
$12,320! Thank your for your dedication in the spirit of giving.
Please remember to report your volunteer hours
in the R.S.V.P. binder in Bartlett Hall.
Would you like to join our group of Volunteers?
Please stop by the Center to sign up!
The Lunch Bunch
Thanks to those who support our activity. Your donations
keep us running and our participants happy! We’d love to
have you stop by to see how we are doing.
This month our needs are:
• Kleenex
• Sugar-free Hot Chocolate
• Napkins
• Tomato, pineapple and
• Clorox Wipes
cranberry juice
• Green Tea
Do you have a special talent to share? Musicians and
performers are a joy to our participants. Please call if you
would like to volunteer to share your talent with us!
Mary Ann Anderson
Lunch Bunch Coordinator
707-462-4343 ext.121
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All About The Scoop
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THE SCOOP
The Center has recieved help from a donor Angel to
help cover the cost of life-saving equipment. We are
We now offer electronic delivery right to your e-mail as an
still in need of more help. If any angels are interested in
option for receiving our monthly newsletter publication. You
helping with The Ukiah Senior Center donations marked
can request digital with your paper edition or just digital. This
specifically for AED (Automated External Defibrillators),
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please inform the Center. This valuable donation
to your computer, and you will see all photos and images in
could make the difference in the priceless life of some
color. If you would like this service, please send an e-mail to
individual. We appreciate your support in helping us be
prepared in the event of an emergency.
[email protected] requesting your digital copy.
There are five certified CPR and first-aid employees
The format is PDF and Adobe Reader is required.
trained in the use of these devices and more have
The Scoop deadline for submission in on the 4th of the month
signed up for training. The Center is in the process of
prior to the month of publication.
setting up quarterly CPR
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classes.
The Ukiah Senior Center, Publisher of The Scoop, does not
Staff and volunteers have
endorse any product or services discussed in news articles or
also attended a disaster
advertised within this newsletter. All advertising is paid for by
preparedness training led by
the businesses involved, which are totally responsible for the
Donna Ford, R.N., our Lunch
content therein. All opinions expressed in The Scoop are those
Bunch Director and Health
of the writer and not necessarily of The Ukiah Senior Center.
Advocate.
SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US!
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Thank You,
Angel Donors!
To submit articles or advertising for The Scoop contact the
Editor, Marilyn DeFrange via e-mail at [email protected]
or call 462-4343 ext. 115. All submissions are due by the 4th of
the month prior to the month of publication. The Ukiah Senior
Center reserves the right to edit or publish any submissions.
Kathleen Barbera
Joan Borecky
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Windmills Cafe
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Happy
Birthday
to You!
Join Us for the Ice Cream Social
The Ice Cream Social will be held in Bartlett Hall on Monday,
November 24, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a dish of ice cream
with toppings and pie or cake for $2.00. Members over 90 or
those coming to the Social in their birthday month will enjoy
free admission.
1.
John Pope
2.
Alec Rorabaugh
8.
Lillian Nieskoski, James Fisher
9.
Donna Cook
10. Margaret Chapman, Ruth Pringle
11.
Bob Swan
13. Susan Era
14. Jeanne Johnson
15. Barbara Boyer
16. Erdeen Stahl, Billye Turk
17. Samantha Burkey, Bernice Kam
18. Arleen Shippey
21. Roberta Frasier, Donna Glass
23. Arlene Byers, Maria Lucero
Entertainment will be provided by The Mendo-C-Notes.
Audience participation is encouraged to sing along with will all
those holiday favorites!
Our Celebrity Scooper and Angel Donor for the much soughtafter "red ticket" $50 door prize will be Shirley Blattner of
Realty World. We can’t thank these volunteers enough for
donating their time, talents and resources to The Ice Cream
Social. Bravo!
Lovely piano music is provided by our very own Ann
Creekmore. At every ice Cream Social, Ann keeps us thinking
with the "Name That Tune" challenge! Ann also provides
accompaniment for the singing group, The Mendo-C-Notes.
The Social is always on the 4th Monday of the month.
25. Barbara Fries, Doris Chapman
26. Maxine Eden
28. David Branson, Lee Davis
SPONSOR A SENIOR
30. Don Willis
Would you like to provide a meal, or transportation
or both for needy seniors participating in our
programs? Just check the box for your donation of
choice, cut out this coupon and include it with your
check made payable to The Ukiah Senior Center.
You may also come to the office and drop off your
donation with this coupon.
Good for 1 free meal $6
Good for 1 roundtrip ride $6
Thanks to the donors and helpers for the Ice
Ice Cream Social
Cream Social: Mark Poston-Lucky’s, Safeway,
Windmills Cafe, Wilma Howard, Marlys White,
Breakfast for two at
Windmills Cafe
Jim Busch, John Walker, Teresa Lackey, Gretel
Townsend, George Kennedy, Anne Creemore Gene
NAME_____________________________________
Hoggren, and USC Volunteers.
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