Thayne Senior Center · 2018-04-20 · You’re just like your father. * My mother taught me about the wisdom of age. When you get to be my age, you will understand. * My mother taught

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115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033

Thayne, WY 83127(307) 883-2678

E-mail:[email protected]

Web site:www.thaynesenior.com

Board of DirectorsPresident:Dan Carter

(Alpine Representative)

Vice President:Ed Thomas

Secretary:Jeanne Zella

Board Members:Sid Beck

Don SniderHolly ArmstrongVickie Buckley

DirectorMelinda Pebbles

Office ManagerJoan Jensen

Kitchen ManagerEllen Hurd

Assistant CookColby Jensen

Outreach SpecialistLinda Perry

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Thayne Senior CenterEnter as Strangers, Leave as Friends

2018 Thayne Senior CenterEvening Activities

June 20186th: Milk Can Dinner 5pm & Breakfast 9 am ($10 for both)

12th: Bear World ($18)19th: Auburn Fish Hatchery ($3)

27th: JH Playhouse -Cat Ballou ($40)

July 201812th: Pickleville Play - Tarzan ($51*)

18th: Jenny Lake ($15)25th: Simplot ($3)

August 201810th: Golf Tournament

21st: Scenic Dinner Float ($90*)28th: Bar T 5 ($40*)

September 201811th: Bar J Wranglers - ($29-39*)

21st: Trail Center in Montpelier: ($25) 70’s Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel

Make reservations in the office EARLY!! Unrefundable deposit required to make reservations. Prices are per person and include transportation. * Price includes meal.

We would love to hear from you on what kinds of activities you would like, how to classes or any other ideas that you would like us to incorporate at the Senior Center. Write them down or call us. Also please let us know if there are other things or services that we can do to improve our center. Thank You....

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DOLLAR-A-MONTH CLUBAS OF 4/16/2018

The Dollar-A-Month Club is a means of aiding the funding for publication of this newsletter. It is based on a voluntary contribution of one dollar per person per month .

BIRTHDAY MEAL COUPONThis coupon valid only at the May 18th Birthday Bash at the Thayne Senior Center.The SENIOR listed below has a birthday in May. This meal is paid compliments of the

Bank of Star Valley, ThayneName:____________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________

Mary Ann AhrensJackie ArmstrongPat AullmanJim & Marsha BagshawJean BarngroverDorothy BeagleDarrel & Jean BenshoofBob BinghamWilliam & Marilyn BootsDorothy BowcutJames & Connie BowersMarsha CaldwellVicki CanosoYihlin ChanRaymond CharetteKathy ClarkNeal & J.C. ColleyGary & Sandy DaggettMary Dana & Jeff DanaLinda DierksJoan DillonCarol FagerlundJennifer GieseGil & Sharon GreenShirley HaderliePam HaderlieBruce & Claudine HansonRoger & Barbara JeffsRobert JonesAllan & Lynne LevyAlberta MarushackSusan Mizner

Jan MooreRon MuellerKay & Melissa MuirSharon NielsonJakub & Linda PasserCharlene PutnamVirginia RadfordRobert & Joyce SaundersNora Jean SimmonsSteve SimpsonDon & Jymme SniderAnnette TartarekTaft ThomsenHilda TitensorByron & Wilma TitensorRay & Audreen WaymanDonna Zumbrun

Retirement Open Housefor

ED HENRY FNP-Cand

SUE HARRISON LPNAnyone wanting to wish

them farewell are welcome!Thursday, 24 May 2018

Afton VA Clinic1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Words with MAY in Them Struck with fear or dread --------Violent and needless disturbance ------Radio distress call ------Winged insect ------Chief executive official of a city -----American Indian people of the Yucatan, Belize, and Guatemala regions -----Condiment made of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar ----------By chance or uncertainty -----Decorated pole used in spring celebrations -------Evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and pink or white flowers ---------Odorous weed ------Type of trout in northern North America---------Purple colored grape used to make red wine -----Considered an expert or connoisseur------Edible fruit of a passion flower ------Firm in purpose or belief ---------- (answers on page 7)

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Mother Says* My mother taught me logic. If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me.* My mother taught me medicine. If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.* My mother taught me to think ahead. If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job.* My mother taught me ESP. Put your sweater on; don’t you think that I know when you’re cold.* My mother taught me humor. When the lawnmower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.* My mother taught me how to become an adult. If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.* My mother taught me about genetics. You’re just like your father.* My mother taught me about the wisdom of age. When you get to be my age, you will understand.* My mother taught me about anticipation. Just wait until your father gets home.* My mother taught me about justice. One day you will have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you; then you’ll see what it’s like.

What I Didn’t Know Until I had Kids* How to change a diaper in the dark, in a parked car, on a standing child, and all of the above simultaneously.* Locations of public restrooms all across town.* Why anyone would bother retracing their steps for miles just to retrieve a lost blanket.* How to open a door while juggling two lunch boxes, two extra coats, a purse, diaper bag, and a baby.* How little sleep a human body truly needs to function.* Recipe for a homemade version of play-dough.* Man (or child, anyway) really can live on peanut butter alone.* The more my kids learn, the less I seem to know.* Blessedness of naps.* How much you could love one human being!

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Boiled Raisin Cake

1 C raisins 2 C water Boil 5 minutes 1 C butter 1 C sugar (Drop in above mixture while hot) Add: 2 C flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg Mix all the above together; Add 1 C coconut 1 C chopped nuts

Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool and frost with cream cheese frosting.

Pebbles Nutrition Nibbles...

Meal planning for oneCooking for one can be challenging - most recipes and sales are meant for more than one person. Use the tips below to help when you’re cooking for one.

Freeze extra portions:Is the package of meat, poultry, or fish too big for one meal? Freeze the extra in single servings for easy use in future meals.

Freeze extra portions:Cook once, eat twice:Making chili? Store leftovers in small portions for an easy heat-and-eat meal. Serve over rice or a baked potato to change it up!

Sip on smoothies:A smoothie for one is easy! Blend fat-free or low-fat yogurt or milk with ice, and fresh, frozen, canned or even overripe fruits.

Order at the deli counter:Deli counters offer small quantities. Ask for a quarter pound of roasted poultry and 2 scoops of bean salad or marinated vegetables.

Use a toaster oven:Small, convenient, quick to heat! They’re perfect for broiling fish fillets, roasting small vegetables, or heating up a bean burrito.

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Memorial Board Buy a plaque for $30.00

to remember a dear friend or loved one who

is no longer with us.

Home Delivery Drivers (these people see that meals are delivered to the homes of those who are unable to reach the center) . OliviaLainhart MarkMoisan

Jim&VickieBuckley TimHelmsRick&BarbTucker ConnieBowersDennisChristianson&BettyBryantMikePrinceDaleSwansonFloydSchellTammyBeenkenWes&ElisabethSorensonJackHalesNorrisBlockhus

Thayne Senior Center Volunteers

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is caused by the death of degeneration of brain cells. The disease causes memory, thinking and behavior problems that affect several areas of a person’s life, including their personality. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s are small at first, but as time goes on, they become severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily life. Most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are in their 60s or older. Early onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed in patients much younger. One in five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and it’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s is a disease that progresses over time. Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s usually live for an average of eight years after the symptoms have become obvious to others. Some people are known to have lived up to 20 years with the disease if it’s treated early and properly. In order to detect the disease in its early stages, it’s important to look for the following signs and symptoms: * Memory loss that affects daily life. This is the most common symptom, especially if the person is forgetting information learned. * Forgetting important dates, or events or asking the same information over and over again are important signs.

* Difficulty in planning or solving problems - this could include a person having difficulty following a plan or daily routines like following a recipe or paying the monthly bills, or concentrating on a task, or even remembering the rules to their favorite game. * Confusion with time or place - some people with Alzheimer’s may forget the date, season or even year that they are in. They also may have difficulty understanding where they are or how they got there. * Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relations - may have difficulty reading, judging distance or determining color which may cause problems when driving. * Misplacing objects - a person may misplace objects or lose them and have difficulty retracing their steps to find them. They may actually blame it on someone else for stealing them. This occurs more frequently as the disease progresses. * Changes in mood, personality and judgment - people who suffer from Alzheimer’s can become confused, sus-picious, depressed, fearful or anxious. All these feelings may affect the person’s personality - they may have become upset with other people, have poor judgment in dealing with money or when trying to keep themselves clean. Alzheimer’s currently has no cure but there are treatments available that delay the disease’s symptoms. Medication treatments help patients stay at a higher level of functioning longer than those who do not get the medication. It also seems that the earlier the patient starts taking the medication the better. The medication works best when combined with a healthy diet, exercise, social interactions and activities that stimulate the brain.

The Board of Directors of the Thayne Senior Center meets on the second Monday of each month @ 10:00 am. Any person who has an interest or who has business to conduct may attend.

Detecting Alzheimer’s Early

Sarah, a sales associate at Walmart, notices a man in the card section. When she walks by an hour later and sees him still there she walks over to see if she can help. “Can I help you?” she asks. “Well I don’t know” the man responds “I’m having a problem, I can’t find anything my wife would believe!”

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19 BreakfastScrambled Egg/

HamFrench Toast

Grilled Onions & Peppers

Tomato JuiceFresh Fruit

1Swiss Steak

PastaFrench Onion

SoupCal. Blend Veg.French Bread

Sliced Bananas

2Dijon Chicken

Brown RiceGreen Salad

BroccoliWW Bread

Strawberries

3Cheesy Beef

SandwichOven Roasted

PotatoesVeg. Soup

Brussels SproutsBread

Peach & Berry Crisp

4 Scalloped

Potatoes & HamCarrot & Celery

TrayGreen Beans

RollChilled Plums

7Orange Glazed

ChickenFried Rice

Garden SaladBroccoli

RollChilled Pears

8Meatloaf

Baked PotatoLettuce SaladCarrot Coins

Hot RollFruity Gelatin

Salad

9Chicken

EnchiladasRefried BeansTortilla Soup

Veg. SaladSliced Melon

10Porcupine Meatballs

Au Gratin PotatoesRelish Tray

Green BeansRoll

Cobbler

11 Mothers Day LunchChicken &

Shrimp FettuccineVeg. SaladCabbage

WW BreadApple Pie

14 Baked Pork

ChopWhipped Potatoes

Russian SaladGreen Beans

Applesauce Cake

15Lasagna

Green SaladItalian Veg.

French BreadMelon Cup

16Stuffed Chicken

Baked PotatoSpring Salad

AsparagusWW Roll

Citrus Fruit Salad

17Beef Stroganoff

Egg NoodlesCreamy Coleslaw

BroccoliCinnamon Raisin

BreadCherry Cobbler

18 Birthday BashTurkey

Whipped PotatoesCran-Apple Salad

Green BeansPumpkin Bread

Fruit CupPIE

21Chicken Fried

SteakWhipped Potatoes

Lettuce SaladItalian Veg.

Hot RollApricot Crisp

22BBQ ChickenMacaroni Salad

Veg SaladCauliflowerCorn Bread

Mixed Fresh Fruit

23 Taco Salad

on Corn ChipsPeas & Carrots

BreadstickMelon CupRocky Road

Pudding

24Chicken Noodle

SoupFruited Carrot

SaladCinnamon Roll

Orange

25Beef Pepper

SteakRice

Jean’s SaladCarrot CoinsWW Bread

Apple28

SENIORCENTERCLOSED

29Baked FishRoasted Red

PotatoesCreamy Coleslaw

Mixed Veg.Strawberry Shortcake

30Hot Roast Beef

SandwichMashed Potatoes

Green SaladGreen Beans

Chilled PineappleCottage Cheese

31Turkey

TetrazziniCucumber Tomato

SaladCarrotsBread

Citrus Fruit Salad

SuggestedContribution

Seniors$4.50

Non-SeniorsPay $8.00

Meals are served Monday through Friday--- Noon to 1 PMSaturday Breakfast (when scheduled) --- 9 AM to 10 AM

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider--- Please note that this menu is subject to change without notice.May Menu

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May CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Healthy Vision Month

1Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

Hand & Foot9:30 AM

CHESS @ 1:00 pm

2Bridge 1 PM

3Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

LRC Game (after lunch)

4Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

Lunch for a $1.00(Older

Americans Month)

5Cinco

de Mayo

Kentucky Derby

6 7

Bridge 1 PM

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Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

Hand & Foot9:30 AM

9Bridge 1 PM

Banana Split Bar

(Older Americans

Month)

10Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

11Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

Mother’s Day Lunch

(bring your handbags to lunch

game)

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13

Mothers Day

14Board Meeting @

10:00 amREMEMBER

WHEN@ lunch

(Older Americans Month)

Bridge 1 PM

15Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

Hand & Foot9:30 AM

CHESS @ 1:00 pm

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Dr. Bevan-10 AM Podiatrist

Bridge 1 PM

17Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

11:30 AmBlood

Pressure Clinic

18Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

Birthday Bash!!

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Breakfast9-10

20

Clothes Dryer’s Birthday

1892

21

Bridge 1 PM

22Tai Chi @

10:00 aHand & Foot

9:30 AMGUESS WHO

@ Lunch(Older Americans

Month)

23Bridge 1 PM

24Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

LRC Game (after lunch)

25Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

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27

Anniversary of the

Pop-up Toaster 1919

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Memorial Day

CLOSED

29Tai Chi @ 10:00 am

Hand & Foot9:30 AM

30Bridge 1 PM

Anniversary of the Compact Disc

(CD)1981

Senior Fittness Day

@ Lunch(Older Americans

Month)

31Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Older Americans

Month

This calendar is subject to change without prior notice.6

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May Birthdays1 Donna J Cannon1 Russell Scott S Dunn1 Gretchen Kerr1 Dale R Perry1 Patsey E Sharp1 Renee M Van Noy3 George E Clausen3 V. Barry Poole3 Charlene J Taggart3 Taft J Thomsen3 Galen L Trosper4 Robert F Gonet4 Margie M Smith5 Leron H Allred5 Donna J Cordes5 Sandra K Johnson5 McKell Porter5 Carol Rutherford7 Alonzo H Merritt7 Jim J Roderick7 Susan E Singleton8 Larry V Amick8 Angelika Newman8 Sheryn M Spencer8 Marge J West10 Elizabeth A Gouzene10 Kathleen M McCann10 Kathleen J Morris10 Kent L Perkins11 Sharon L Backus11 Aila K Clausen11 Gerrit P Dirkmaat11 Carol A Hoskins11 Alice Ross11 Maria E Wakefield12 Phyllis L Dugan12 Rose Henderson14 Norris H Blockhus15 Genell Bagley15 Richard A Borders15 Yihlin Chan15 Kim E Holden15 Marvin Park15 Linda W Snyder

15 Shirley A Vanhuysen16 Larry J Canoso16 LaNece W Day16 Richard D Purdum18 Kent H Canaday18 Marta S Heap18 Marvin R Thurber19 Tami J Bean19 Lucy I Probyn19 Frances D Shinkle20 Allen D Lainhart20 Dianna D Lindstrom20 Jerry Parduhn20 Lorraine J Ross21 Monica L Swartwood21 Lynda P Taylor21 Aileen C Ujvary22 Douglas R Andrews22 Shirley G Barnes22 Ruth A Borders22 Patricia C Bowman22 Kathy M Rezac23 Pamela G Driscoll23 Christine D Riker23 Connie (Chris) Robertson24 Larry K Fagerquist24 Diana D Pierson24 Gordon Spencer25 Terri A Carter25 Robert L Gardner25 Dian L Jackson25 Eugene A Root25 Elisabeth S Sorensen26 Helen A Green26 Richard F Kent26 Jo K O’Connor26 Delvin L Passey27 Heather A Clover27 Steven M Edwards27 Marcia G Harrison27 Delores J Holley27 Judy A Speck28 Dolores R Coover29 James R Bagshaw

29 James F Bell29 Jo Case29 Dennis H Moss29 Sharon K Trosper30 Carl Dec30 Betty E McCarty30 Gail I McDonald30 Lavena Pierce30 Judy N Zachary31 Jennifer M Giese31 Barbara M Sund31 Lyn H Wengert31 Julia M Wukasinovich

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!!!

May is OLDER AMERICAN’S MONTH and we want to celebrate this with all of you. We have some fun activities planned for the entire month of May. May 1st - 21st Bring in a baby picture of you for a GUESS WHO contest later in the month.

May 4th - Lunch for a BUCK for all seniors who are registered with the center.

May 9th - Celebrating seniors with a banana split bar.

May 14th - Remember when ....Gift for the oldest senior attend-ing lunch that day.

May 22nd - GUESS WHO Contest(Make sure you have brought in a baby picture or a picture of you when you were young)

May 30th - Senior Fitness Day

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Finding the heating pad An aching back sent me stumbling to the drugstore for relief. After a search I found what I was looking for: a selection of heating pads specifically for people with back pain.... all on the bottom shelf.

Answers to May Word Puzzle: Dismayed, Mayhem, Mayday, Mayfly, Mayor, Mayan, Mayonnaise, Maybe, Mayhap, Maypole, Mayflower, Mayweed, Namaycush, Gamay, Mayvin, Maypop, Undismayed

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Sudoku Puzzle

Meaning of Flag Draped CoffinDo you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?

Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong.”The 6th fold is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrew eyes, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christian’s eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.”

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving forthem the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

There are some traditions and ways of doing thingsthat have deep meaning. In the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will know why.

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April Birthday BashSTAR VALLEY CHOCOLATE WINNERS:

HI- MOUNTAIN FLORAL BOUQUET WINNER:

BirthdayCelebrants,guestsof BankofStarValley: GloriaJohnSon CarleneParker

Each month, local merchants contribute to the success of our Birthday Bash by donating goods and/or services. Lunches for the birthday celebrants are purchased by Bank of Star Valley. Gift certificates for chocolates are provided by StarValley Chocolates. Hi Mountain Floral contributes a floral arrangement.

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Carlene Parker

Gloria Johnson

The neighbors thought it was odd, but 93 year old Morton was dating again. OneMonday morning Morton woke up with a funny feeling that something important happened last night. It was during breakfast, that Morton finally remembered what it was. He had proposed to his date Greta. But what she answered he just couldn’t seem to remember. Morton picked up the phone and dialed, “Hi Gerta”, said Morton, “I have a funny question for you, do you remember last night when I proposed?” “Oh my gosh” gushed Greta, “I’m so glad you called, I knew I said yes to somebody but I just couldn’t recall who it was!”

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Thayne Senior Center115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033Thayne, WY 83127

PresortNon-Profit

US Postage PaidPermit Number 22Thayne, WY 83127

This publication was, in part, developed under a grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, and the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Wyoming Department of Health, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal or State government. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of the Thayne Senior Center, employees, or assignees.

REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT MAY DATES...Every Tuesday and Friday Tai Chi @ 10:00 am @ Community CenterHand & Foot every Tuesday and Thursday @ 9:30 am at Senior Center

Bridge every Monday and Wednesday @ 1:00 PM @ Senior CenterChess May 1st & May 15th after lunch

3rd: LRC Game after lunch (bring $2.00 in quarters)4th: Lunch for a buck for all registered seniors

9th: Celebrating Older Americans Month with a Banana Split Bar @ lunch11th: Mother’s Day Lunch (bring your purses)

14th: Board Meeting @ 10:00 AM14th: Celebrating Older Americans Month with “Remember When” @ lunch

16th: Dr Bevan Foot Clinic17th: Blood Pressure Clinic @ 11:30 AM

18th: Birthday Bash: 12 PM19th: Saturday Breakfast 9-10

22nd: Celebrating Older Americans Month with “Guess Who Contest” (remember to turn in baby pictures of yourself by May 21st)

24th: LRC Game after Lunch (bring $2.00 in quarters)28th: SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

30th: Celebrating Older Americans Month with Senior Fitness Day @ lunch