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Stillaguamish

Senior Center

News

Published by Stillaguamish Senior Center

April / May, 2012 Issue

375

A Message from the Executive Director

“Life is a continuing journey” and as seniors begin a new phase of their life,

they can spend more time having fun, making new friends and connecting with

past friends. It is also a time when seniors can utilize their talents, experience and

wisdom for the betterment of their community.

The Stillaguamish Senior Center feels strongly that volunteering is a key

component of healthy aging. Volunteers have a sense of purpose, they are

physically, mentally and socially active; all the factors that research studies find

significant. By joining the Stilly Volunteer Team, you will share the chance for

self-development and self-fulfillment.

Stillaguamish Senior Center Staff will be hosting their annual Volunteer Dinner,

May 23, 2012. This is the time of year that the staff reflects on the tremendous gift

that our volunteers give to their Senior Center and we are filled with gratitude.

Last year, we had 388 volunteers who gave 10,046 hours to SSC. This dinner is by

invitation only and you must have been volunteering for the past year. On behalf

of the Stillaguamish Senior Center I would like to thank you for all that you do and

your continued commitment to the Senior Center.

Jo Olson,

Jo Olson

Executive Director

Stillaguamish Senior Center 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard

Arlington, WA 98223 (360) 653-4551

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday

Published bi-monthly by the Stillaguamish Senior Center, a non-profit charitable organization. Funding for the newspaper comes from advertising, donations and Center Funds.

Senior Center Staff Executive Director Jo Olson Financial Manager Kathy Benavidez Program/Volunteer Coordinator D.J. Winebrinner Administrative Assistant Norma Pence Outreach Social Worker Adele Erbeck Family Caregiver Project Coord. Debra Cook Center Cook Brenda Courtney Facility Coordinator Wendy James Custodian Bill Courtney Custodian Don Huber Thrift Store Manager Linda Bowman

Housing Staff Housing Supervisor Deborah Lewis Housing Assistant Mary Mosher

Maintenance Supervisor Rod Courtney Maintenance Assistant Gary Koenig Custodian Gretchen Wooten Maintenance Office Assistant Marie Panebianco Services Coordinator Lynda Jacobsen

Resident Assistants for: Stilly 1 Hazel Johnson & Clieve Coverdale Stilly II Tina White Stilly Pointe Larry & Terri Jennings Stilly Gardens Betty Jo Delaney

News Production Staff

Editor Wendy James Photographer D.J. Winebrinner

Welcome

The mission of the Stillaguamish Senior Center is to provide services to all seniors, that enhance the quality of life, limit isolation & prevent any need for institutionalization. Each of the program areas of the Stillaguamish Senior Center strive to achieve this mission.

We invite you to try some of our energizing activities like Aerobics & Zumba, or join in the fun in our pool room. Participate in educational and recreational classes. Experience a day trip or a longer tour.

General Information Senior Information & Assistance

(425) 513-1900 or 1-800-422-2024

Lunch Program

(360) 653-4551, ext. 228

Nurse’s Loan Closet

(360) 653-4551, ext. 234

Board of Directors: President Nancy Holiman Vice President Dave Duskin Secretary Shirley Case

Treasurer Terah Regan

Stilly Reservations Center The Stillaguamish Senior Center is now taking

reservations. For hall rental information, contact

Norma Pence in the Business Office, or call

(360) 653-4551, ext. 225.

Weddings Banquet seating

Receptions Full service kitchen

Reunions Full size dance floor

Parties Comfortably elegant

2012 Holiday Closures Day after New Years Day Monday Jan. 2nd.

Martin Luther King Day Monday Jan. 16th.

Presidents Day Monday Feb. 20th.

Memorial Day Monday May 28th.

Independence Day Wed. July 4th.

Labor Day Monday Sept. 3rd.

Columbus Day Monday Oct. 8th.

Thanksgiving Day Thursday Nov 22nd

Day after Thanksgiving Friday Nov. 23rd.

Christmas Day Tuesday Dec. 25th.

General Members:

Betty Ball

Shirley Case

Cordice Dinger-Dickson

Dave Duskin

Jean Knatz

Pat Kraetz

Robert Mitchell

Cathy Nairn

Richard Post

Jim Shipman

Advisory

Council

Rep. Virginia

Whiteley

Board of Directors

Honorary Lifetime Member: Don Regan

Stillaguamish Senior Center News

Associate Members:

Don Hansen

Nancy Holiman

Clark Jones

Terah Regan

Dan Webster

Board of Directors Third Monday of the month,

12:00 NOON in the Don Regan Board / Conference Room.

Next meetings will be April 16th. May 21st.

Advisory Council Second Friday of the month,

1:00 PM in the Don Regan Board / Conference Room.

Next meetings will be April 13th. May 11th.

FOR MORE

INFORMATION

CALL

425-377-8600

Himalaya Homes Providing Quality

Investment Management

and Rental Homes

in

Snohomish and Skagit County

WWW.HHI-RENTALS.COM


The Stillaguamish Senior Center would like to

apologize to the Atonement Free Lutheran

Church of Arlington and Janice Baldwin for

leaving her name off the Thank you for the food

donation to our Centers Food Bank in our last

issue of the Newsletter.

The Stilly Crafters will

miss Pooh Hagen & her

nice neat work for our

bazaar & to benefit our

Senior Center. She wasn’t

happy unless she was

making things to share. Pooh Hagen

She also worked for some years in the

Thrift Store. She grew the best tomatoes

and shared them also. We thank her

family for sharing her with us. Pooh

was a special lady.

Her Stilly Friends.

The Crafters have made a

donation to the Center in

her memory.

PINOCHLE SAINT PATRICK’S DAY FUN

MARCH 15, 2012

S E N I O R W E L L N E S S P R O G R A M

Foot Clinic 2nd. & 3rd. Wednesdays of each month

10:00am—Noon

2nd. & 3rd. Thursday of each month

10:00am—3:00pm NEXT TO THE POOL TABLES.

Appointment is required. FEE $15.00 Sign up at the reception desk (360) 653-4551

Support Group & Services Outreach Support Services

From the desk of Adele Hearing Aid Service Crane’s All Ears Hearing Center

First Tuesday of each month from 10:00-10:30am

Appointment required, 360-653-4551

Cost: Free, in the Library Annex Office

Eldercare—Smile For Life

Dental Services Screening and Cleaning services

by Anita Rodriguez

First Tuesday of each month in the

Library Outreach Office

9:00am-3:00pm by appointment

Call Adele@360-653-4551 x 234

Blood Pressure Checks

Friday—Side room of Main Hall, 10am—noon

Apartments Blood Pressure Checks Apr. 9th. May 14th. 1pm—2pm Stilly 1 1pm—2pm Stilly 1 2pm—3pm Stilly 2 2pm—3pm Stilly 2 Apr. 23rd. May 28th. 1pm—2pm Pointe 1pm—2pm Pointe 2pm—3pm Gardens 2pm—3pm Gardens

Acupuncture

with Elsa Del Toro

Wednesdays-- 10:00am-1:00pm

Arts and Crafts Room

By Appointment@425-876-0073

Peer Support Group With Karen DeGuzman

Senior Services of Snohomish County

Every Other Wednesday

April 4 and 18 & May 2, 16 and 30

Multi-Purpose Room in the Main Hall

10:30am-11:30am

Call Karen at 425-290-1248


Take advantage of the “YEARLY WELLNESS

VISIT” now covered by Medicare.

This is NOT A FULL PHYSICAL, but it is an

opportunity for your doctor to develop or update a

personalized prevention plan based on your current

health and risk factors. Be sure to tell the office

when you call for your appointment that you want an

appointment for your yearly wellness visit.

WALK THE BLOCK

Spring is in the air and it is time to get out and get

some sunshine. Let’s go walking. Join Adele for a

walk around the block. Fast or slow, jog or trot, let’s

just go! Wednesday, April 4th, 12:30pm—1:00pm

Meet in reception area.

Smiles For Life Dental Screening Day

Dental Hygienist, Anita has set aside the morning of

Tuesday, May 1 for free dental screenings. A dental

screening includes a head, neck and oral cancer

screen. Education on oral health care and recommen-

dations are part of the screening, as well.

If you are interested in a dental screening appoint-

ment call Adele at 360-653-4551 x234

COMING IN JUNE

Living Well With Chronic Conditions

This six-week workshop teaches practical skills for

living a healthy life for participants with an on-going

condition such as asthma, diabetes, high blood

pressure, heart disease, arthritis or obesity, just to

name a few. Developed by Stanford University’s

Patient Education Department, the workshop is

designed to help people learn to manage their chronic

conditions and improve the quality of their lives.

The dates for the workshop are June 7, 14, 28 and

July 5, 12, 19 from 1:30pm-4:00pm

Call Adele for details and sign-up.


S E N I O R W E L L N E S S P R O G R A M

April is Mental Health Awareness Month

If you think OLD you ARE old.

A decline in memory is not always a function of a serious disease, like Alzheimer’s.

Sometimes memory loss is caused by factors that can be changed—such as diet,

medication misuse, depression, etc. At the National Institute on Aging, research is

showing that memory may be like other parts of our body. Very gradual declines in memory take place until

age 70—when the pace increases, but not so much as to impair us.

The conclusion? The processes of normal aging do not rob you of your memory.

The greatest enemy to the healthy senior mind is depression. New activities, hobbies and exercise are

wonderful anti-depressants. If you truly are depressed, don’t bear it alone—SEEK HELP!

Stay active doing things that use your memory:

Take a class, play games, be with people.

Pick up the phone and call someone, just to “chat”.

Volunteer your time. Get involved with a cause you believe in or in something that interests you

Seek out variety and challenge in your daily life.

All of these activities are readily available here at the Senior Center. Check it out!

Healthy Aging Mental Wellness

Mental wellness is one of the important aspects of positive aging. With record unemployment, home foreclo-

sures and a market meltdown, it may feel like a tough time to be thankful. Yet, “practicing thankfulness is one

of the most powerful ways to bring about a change in our circumstances”. according to Mary J. Lore, author of

the award winning book Managing Thought: How Do Your Thoughts Rule Your World?

“During difficult times, we may find ourselves struggling with thoughts of fear, self doubt, anger, frustration,

anxiety, depression and despair. These kinds of thoughts do not inspire you, nor do they move you in a

direction that serves your purpose—in fact they make matters worse.”

Thankfulness, on the other hand, is one of the quickest and most powerful ways to create a change in our

circumstances. Lore says being thankful raises us to a new level of consciousness, giving us the ability to see

possibilities, discover what we truly want, receive ideas on what to do next and realize a vision for the future.

Tips For Practicing Thankfulness:

List everything that you are thankful for.

At the end of each day, think of everything you are thankful for that day.

When you catch yourself thinking of self-defeating thoughts, take a deep breath, exhale deeply and ask

yourself; “What can I be thankful for in this moment?

See what happens

Spring Caregiver Workshop Monday, April 23, 2012

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Managing Caregiver Stress This workshop will provide an overview of stressors commonly experienced by family caregivers and offer strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout, even in the most difficult caregiving situations. Participants will learn to recognize signs of stress and depression and will receive information about a range of available support services. Presenter: Kamilia Dunsky, LMHC Mental Health Program Manager Senior Information & Assistance

Humor in the Caregiving Journey Interactive presentation will involve the audience in seeing the positive in stressful situations. Participants will have the opportunity to share humorous incidents and will learn to reframe the negative into positive. Presenter: Ellis Waller Walker, MS Gerontology

Location: Stillaguamish Senior Center Don Regan Conference/Board Room Free workshop, however pre-registration is required. To register call Debbie Cook, RN @ 360-653-4551 ext 236; [email protected]


Caregiver Corner Upcoming Events &

Support Groups Teepa Snow, A dynamic dementia specialist will

be speaking May 30th. in Bellingham.

We are taking a van from the Silly.

Talk to Debbie if you are interested.

Caregiver Support Groups

Monday’s: 3:00pm—4:30pm

In the Don Regan Board /Conference Room

(except major holidays)

Tuesday’s: 10:00am—11:30am

In the Don Regan Board/Conference Room

3rd. Wednesday of each month: 6:00pm—7:00pm

In the Don Regan Board and Conference Room

For info. call: Debbie Cook Family Caregiver Specialist

(360) 653-4551, ext. 236

Caregiver Book Club

Precious Lord, Take My Hand:

Meditations for Caregivers

by Shelly Beach

Thursday, March 22 – June 21 (14 weeks)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM For seven years, Shelly Beach and her husband

Dan were caregivers for their parents. First Dan’s

father then Shelly’s parents lived with them. With

her fresh and compelling style, Shelly offers

stories and meditations based on her own life and

daily experiences, with understanding, insights,

inspiration and yes laughter for those who are in

the midst of these difficult circumstances.

Location: Board Room

Stillaguamish Senior Center in Library Building.

Contacts:

Debbie Cook, Family Caregiver Support Program

360-653-4551 ext 236 or

Kris Lydon 360-474-0111

Books may be purchased at Christian Outlet Mall

10600 Quilceda Blvd. Suite 417

Tulalip, WA.

Contact Patti Taylor, Store Manager 360-716-3200

Books are on hold.

Little quips…..

“Caregivers are to thrive, not just survive”

Powerfull Tools—Taking Care of You

Attitude is your thought life turned inside out!

Caregiver Corner


If you or anyone in your family is an unpaid caregiver caring for a parent, spouse, grandparent, or other

relative or friend, The Family Caregiver Support Program may be able to help.

Don’t hesitate to stop by my office for questions.

Debbie Cook

Family Caregiver Specialist

360-653-4551 ext 236

Caregiver Take Note – Music as Therapy

When Glen Campbell took the stage at the Grammy Awards and accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award,

he did so as one of the more than 5 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. What is inspiring

about the 75-year-old Campbell’s Grammy night appearance is that he has not retired from his love of making

music despite his recent diagnosis. In fact, he is starting his Farewell Tour and is cutting a new album.

Is music one of the keys to a longer, happier life – despite your health issues?

When it comes to Alzheimer’s patients, studies have shown that music reduces agitation or improves

behavioral issues such as violent outbursts. In one pilot program, 45 with mild- to late-stage dementia had one

hour of personalized music therapy three times a week, for 10 months and improved their scores on a

cognitive-function test by 50 percent on average. One patient in the study recognized his wife for the first time

in months. Another music therapy study showed that stroke victims can learn to walk and use their hands

again.

Caregiver Celia Pomerantz, author of A Mother’s Daughter’s Journey found that her mother, who grew up in

Puerto Rico, loved a certain era of salsa music. Celia created a long list of her mom’s favorite tunes while her

mom was in a nursing home. Celia became enchanted as her mother blossomed into the woman residents call

“the dancing queen”. The joy of music and watching her mother dance lifted Celia’s spirits about her mother’s

Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Excerpts from: Alzheimer Association March 2012 Newsletter

Stretch and Breathe A perfect class for caregivers

Mondays at 10:45 AM—-11:30 AM This 45 min. chair exercise class emphasizes relaxation, stretching, lengthening with gentle

yoga poses and focused breathing techniques to relaxing music.

Appropriate for all ages, all abilities!

Wear comfortable clothing

Location: Stilly Multi-Purpose Room $4 per class or $15 per month

Contact Jolane Stroh 360-202-0083

H a p p e n i n g s A r o u n d t h e C e n t e r

Lunch Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12 noon - 1:00 pm in the Main Hall.

Food Room

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON IN THE FOOD ROOM.

Gift Shop

Wednesday & Friday. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Shop at the Stillaguamish Senior Center’s Gift Shop located at the reception area.

Pool Room Monday thru Friday. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bridge Thursday’s, 12:00 noon-4:00 pm in the M.P. Room.

Pinochle Thursday’s, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the Main Hall.

Bingo

Tuesday’s Starts @11:30 AM (warm-up game @11:15AM) New games quarterly.

Friday’s Starts @7:00 PM (warm-up game @6:45PM) New games quarterly.

Pulltabs available at each Bingo session. Bingo is operated by “volunteers only”.

For further information, call the Stilly Senior Center

(360) 653-4551

On Going Events

FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL Come join us for ice cream and toppings

1:00PM in the Main Hall at the Senior Center

Second Thursday of each month.

Next dates:

April 12th. 2012 May 10th. 2012

SELF DEFENSE CLASS

Monday’s—8:15pm to 9:15pm,

March 26th. & Sept. 24th. 2012

Taught by Nancy McFadden In the main hall


FUN AT THE CENTER

ARTIST STUDIO LAPIDARY

Do vegetarians eat animal crackers ? * Can you sentence a homeless man to house arrest ? If practice makes perfect and there is no such thing as perfect, why practice ?

O l d F a s h i o n e d

C h i c k e n D i n n e r

a t t h e

S t i l l a g u a m i s h

S e n i o r C e n t e r

S u n d a y A p r . 2 9 t h .

N o D i n n e r i n M a y

T i m e : 1 2 n o o n - 2 : 0 0 p m

P l a c e : S t i l l y . S r . C t r .

C o s t : $ 7 s e n i o r s

$ 8 a d u l t s

$ 5 u n d e r 1 2 y e a r s

We serve the best baked chicken with mashed

potato's and gravy, coleslaw and roll and you get to

help raise money for our Senior Center to keep our

seniors active in the community.

Stillaguamish Senior Center

18308 Smokey Point Blvd.

Arlington, Wa. 98223

360-653-4551


H a p p e n i n g s A r o u n d t h e C e n t e r

Senior lunch served

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

& Friday.

Entertainment with lunch on Fridays. Good food and great company with your peers.

Scheduled entertainment:

April 6th.……….. Steve Ainsworth

( Celebrate Easter with Easter Bonnie Parade )

April 13th………..The Monrovians ( folk )

April 20th………..Jim Markley

( Celebrate Earth Day - wear green or blue )

April 27th………..Singing Sue ( mix )

( Celebrate May by making May Baskets )

May 4th.………….Rob Down ( classics 50s / 60s )

May 11th…….Lakewood High School Jazz Band

( Celebrating Mother’s Day )

May 18th…………Country Grass ( bluegrass )

May 25th …... …...Singing Sue ( mix )

( Celebrate Memorial Day - wear red/white/blue )

Staffed by Volunteers

Stilly Thrift Shop 18218 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington (360) 658-4991

Open Monday thru Friday

9:00am—4:00pm

Saturday

10:00am—4:00pm Come visit our store for great savings!

Volunteers needed to sort

through donated clothing

and work the cash register

Our Thrift Shop is in need of furniture. Please donate your gently used couch, chair & tables. Your donation helps to support programs & services

for our senior citizens.

Seniors and Military 20% off everyday. Colored tag specials everyday. Discounts do not apply to case items

All money goes to the

Stillaguamish Sr. Ctr.

Please call the Center (360) 653-4551, ext 228

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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Would you love to help our community schools, but don’t want to spend anymore of your

money or taxes? When you buy food for your cupboard, look to see it they have Box Tops for

Education on them. Cut them out and bring them to the Senior Center and drop them in the

container at the reception desk.. Our schools will benefit from this single act.

Thank you from the kids.

LOUIE’S

MAGIC

SHOW FUN

MARCH 16,

2012


CELEBRATE EASTER AT THE SENIOR CENTER

WITH AN EASTER BONNET PARADE ON

APRIL 6, 2012.

Prizes given for best bonnets.

Starts at 11 am in the Main Hall with live music.

Lunch also served at noon.

DAY Bring an annual flower to plant in our

flower beds. Join us for music at

11am and lunch at noon.

Dress in green or blue.

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

on April 20, 2012.

JOIN US AT THE SENIOR CENTER

AS WE HONOR OUR MOTHERS May 11, 2012

starts at 11 am with live music

lunch at noon

bring your mother, daughter, sons

Remember all the fun you had making

those May baskets. We will help you

craft some for your friends and family on

Friday, April 27 in the side room at the

Center. The fun begins at 10:30 am with

crafts & live music at 11am in the Main

Hall & lunch at

noon. Optional:

Bring some

wrapped candy.

Dress for spring!

Join us Friday, May 25, 2012 as

we take some time to remember

all those who have fought and

died for our country.

Ceremony and music starts at

11am. Lunch at noon.

Dress red, white, or blue.

A p r i l / M ay 2 012

C e n t e r c l a s s e s s

Fun, Fit and Function

9:45am—10:45am. In the Main Hall

$30 per month or $4 per class.

Instructor: Jolane Stroh, (360) 202-0083

A one hour group fitness class combining cardio, strength, balance and stretch. All ages, all abilities, no getting down on the floor.

Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.

Weight Watchers

Weigh in 8:30am & 4:30pm.

meetings begin at 9:00am & 5:00pm.

In the Arts & Crafts Room

Find the latest info in eating right & living healthy. Get guidance to succeed & stay on track. We have Weight Watchers food here.

Silversmithing

6:00pm—9:00pm in the Lapidary room See instructor for fees. Pay on 1st. day.

Mondays

Zumba (Fitness)

5:30pm—6:30pm in the Main Hall 7:00pm—8:00pm in the Main Hall

Instructor: Nancy McFadden

A fun filled exercise experience that has upbeat fast paced music to dance to while getting into shape.

Tuesdays

All levels Clogging

10:30am—2:00pm in Arts & Crafts Room $3.00 per class,

Instructor: Rosie Hays

Once you know the basics, you can double-tap your day with exercise and fun.

Silversmithing

9:00am—12:00noon in the Lapidary room 6:00pm—9pm in the Lapidary room

See instructor for fees. Pay on 1st. day.

Zumba (Gold / Fitness) 4:30pm—5:30pm, (Gold) in the Main Hall

Instructor: Star Whiteflower

A slower paced nice work-out (that’s not too extreme) for seniors or anyone that wants to exercise to music.

5:30pm—6:30pm in the Main Hall 7:00pm—8:00pm, (fitness) in the Main Hall

Instructor: Jo Jo Quimzon

Lapidary

9:00am—12 noon Lapidary room (8 weeks) 1:00pm—4:00pm Lapidary room (7 weeks)

Instructor: Carol Cimolino

6:00pm—9:00pm in the Lapidary room

Pay on the 1st. day of class

Working with stone, minerals & gemstones, along with other suitable material to turn them into jewelry and decorative items.

Wednesdays

Stretch & Breathe Yoga

10:45am—11:45am, in Side Room/Main Hall

$4.00 per class or $15 per month. Contact Jolane Stroh (360) 202-0083

Class emphasizes relaxation using stretching & length-ening exercises, gentle yoga poses & focused breath-ing techniques. Wear comfortable clothing. No getting

down on the floor.


Is it a good if a vacuum really sucks ?

A p r i l / M ay 2 012

C e n t e r c l a s s e s s

Wednesdays

Ceramics

1:00pm—3:00pm, in the Ceramics Room.

$3.00 per class & $6 quarterly fee.

Bring your supplies or get them here.

1st. and 3rd. Wednesday’s of each month Instructor: Betty Barrett

Glaze & fire your green ware, then paint it to your liking. Keep for yourself, or give as a gift

Clogging

9:30am—12noon in the Side Room $3.00 per class,

Instructor: Mary Taht Put a little tap in your day with music and friends.

Computer Class (for beginners)

1st. & 3rd. Wednesday’s

9:00am—12noon in the Library $6 quarterly fees paid to Senior Center.

Instructor: Myrtle Rausch

(Basics) Got questions, or need a little help? Bring laptop, or use one of the computers here to get answers. “55 Alive” Defensive Driving Class

2nd. Wednesday & Thursday, each month, 9:00AM—1:00PM each day In the Don Regan Conference Room in the Library area. Next

class will be:

April 11th. & 12 th.

May 9th. & 10th.

Instructor: Tom Monroe

Call the Center to sign up or stop by the receptionist. Class fee $12 AARP members, $14 non members.

AARP-For the mature driver 55 and older. Learn to improve your driving skills and get a discount on car insurance.

Class schedule continued on page 14

Zumba (Fitness)

5:30pm—6:30pm in the Main Hall 7:00pm—8:00pm in the Main Hall

Instructor: Nancy McFadden A fun filled exercise that has upbeat fast paced music to dance to, while getting into shape.

Bible Study (Non-denominational)

2:00pm—3:30pm at the Stilly II apts. Please come join us to hear testimonies of

what the Lord has done in each of our lives. No Fee. Chaplain: Pam Wimbish

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fun, Fit and Function

9:45am—10:45am. In the Main Hall

$30 per month or $4 per class.

Instructor: Jolane Stroh, (360) 202-0083

A one hour group fitness class combining cardio, strength, balance and stretch. All ages, all abilities, no getting down on the floor

Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.


AARP Tax Aide Tuesdays & Thursdays

February 2nd. thru April 12th. 2012

10:00am. to 2:00pm

by appointment.

In the Stilly. Library

Appointments available

by calling

(360) 653-4551

or in person at the reception desk.

This program helps low and moderate

income taxpayers file their income tax.

There is no charge

AARP Snohomish County Chapter # 2308, formally Marysville Chapter, now meets the 1st Friday of the month 1p.m. at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Pt. Blvd. Arlington, WA. Everybody is welcome to enjoy the programs planned for the future. You are welcome to attend the 11a.m. entertainment program and lunch, there is a requested donation for lunch. Attend and participate, enjoy the following week end. For more info. Call Mary Davenport (425) 762-0102

Thursdays

Artists Studio

10:00am—12noon the Arts & Crafts Room $6.00 per quarter Center fee.

No instructor: Come work on your own arts & crafts at your own pace.

Lapidary

9:00am—12 noon in the Lapidary room

Instructor: Anna Calkins

6:00pm—9:00pm in the Lapidary room

Insturctor: Carol Cimolino

Pay on the 1st. day of class (7 weeks)

Working with stone, minerals and gemstones, along with other suitable material to turn them into jewelry and decorative items.

C e n t e r c l a s s e s s ( c o n t . )

T.O.P.S. (Take off pounds sensibly)

1:00pm—2:30pm in the Arts & Crafts Room.

Your 1st. Visit FREE, $24 to join, $3 monthly

A non-profit, weight-loss support & wellness education organization that promotes affordable weight management. Take charge of your health.

Saturday

Happy Hoppers

7:30pm—10:30pm in Main Hall (1st & 3rd. Sat)

Must be experienced

Square Dancing for the advanced dancers. Come on down to swing your partner round & round, doe-see-doe and around you go.


Close out sale for

Stilly Crafters

Friday, May 11th. 2012

Everything marked down

LEARN THE Wii! The Wii game system is available in

the Main Hall Monday,

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

9:15am - 12noon

and 1:00pm - 3:00pm. If no one is playing and

would like a lesson, D.J. will show you how to

play. Games the Center has: Bowling, Golf

and Table Tennis and over 60 Balance Board

activities to work on your balance-- like

strength training, yoga, aerobics & special

games to work on balance. Make a private

appointment.

JOIN the Stillaguamish Senior Center

TEAMS ! (Bowling team & Golf team)

We have people signed up for the team, but we

can always use more.

Our seniors challenge other Senior Centers and

Senior Living Housing to participate in some

tournaments in Wii Bowling.

A great way to meet other

seniors and check out their

facility.


FREE DELIVERY

Flu Vaccinations Available

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Downtown Arlington

(360) 435-5771 Cumulus Park Pharmacy

Smokey Point

(360) 653-2500

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Mary Andersen

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Office Manager

Phone: (360) 435-7691

Fax to email: (888) 575-7406 www.arlingtonpharmacy.com

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STILLAGUAMISH SENIOR CENTER

GOES XBOX 360 KINECT

WHAT IS ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT????

COME SEE THE KINECT SYSTEM IN ACTION!

NO MORE HANGING ON TO A REMOTE

GREAT

FOR SENIORS WHO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH

THEIR HANDS OR TIMING TO RELEASE THE

BUTTONS ON THE Wii SYSTEM.

EVERYONE CAN JOIN IN THE ACTION!

STOP BY AND ASK DJ to play the

XBOX 360 KINECT.

PLUG THAT LEAK

RIVER RAFTING

Friends of the Center

General

Helen Erickson

Rolland Lee

Yvonne Lervick

Billey Nicholls

Seven Lakes Lions

Stilly Crafters

— In Memory of Pooh Hagen


FREE RENT Bring this coupon in with you

and receive

UP TO 30 DAYS FREE RENT!

Only offered at

Anchor Storage of Smokey Point On Select Sizes. New Rentals Only. Subject To Availability

(360) 651-2244 15414 Smokey Point Blvd. Marysville, WA. 98271

Join the Stillaguamish Senior Center on a wonderful trip to Hawaii from September 3 to

September 10, 2012!

Package includes:

Roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Honolulu

Roundtrip airport transfers

7 nights Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

with daily breakfast on the beach

Arizona Memorial/USS Missouri/City Tour

Polynesian Cultural Center Luau Package

Sea Life Park

Taxes

Prices are per person based on double occupancy:

Partial ocean view room $1609

Ocean view room $1649

Ocean front room $1739

Optional tours are available:

Helicopter tours from $199pp

Add the Dolphin Adventure to your Sea Life Park pass which

will allow you to stand in waist deep water and interact with the

dolphins $49pp

Deposit of $350 pp required by April 25, 2012

-- optional insurance available at time of deposit

Final payment due by May 25, 2012

Call Travel Time for details and to sign up At the Senior Center or with Travel Time!

360-474-9192

SAINT PATRICK’S

DAY FUN AT THE

CENTER 3-16-12

When people say, ”Oh you just want to

have your cake and eat it too”. Sure I do,

what good is cake you can’t eat?

What should I eat, someone else’s

cake instead?


SUGGESTION BOX

Do you ever give thought to what programs you would like to see at the Senior Center?

We have a new year before us.

Many programs at the Senior Center have been put into motion because someone had a

concept and made a recommendation to start a class or an activity.

What ideas do you have?

What changes would you like to see?

Are you ready to be a chairman (chairwoman) of a new program?

What would entice you to utilize the Senior Center more?

If you could have everything you wanted here, what would it be?

What would it look like?

How can we get it?

What would it do to increase participation?

Get involved with your Senior Center, start a new program or class, help plan a trip with the

Program Administrator, give suggestions for the Center’s advisory council and board,

become a volunteer and help the Center in a variety of ways.

Drop off your suggestions at the Program Administrator’s office or the Director’s office, or

turn them in to the receptionist.

PLEASE GIVE US YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU

TO GET YOUR PROGRAM, CLASS, OR TRIP GOING.

Massage Therapy Specializing in Special Needs & Elderly Care

Friday’s 9:00am—noon in the Multi-purpose room, Main Hall

Rob Down Licensed, professional Message Therapist

Call the Center @ (360) 653-4551 to register a date with the Masseur.


FREE POPCORN AND A MOVIE (starts at 1:15pm) Shown in our theatre – fitness room, just past the pool tables. Sponsors bring door prizes too.

APRIL 18, 2012 Wednesday

JUST IN TIME TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

Medicine Man Release 1992 1 hour 44 minutes

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance, Thriller

Director: John McTiernan

Stars: Sean Connery, Lorraine Bracco and Jose’ Wilker

An eccentric scientist (Sean Connery) is working on a research project in the Brazilian rain forest. He sends for a research

assistant and a gas chromatograph, because he's close to a cure for cancer. The assistant turns out to be a "mere woman" and

rejects her help. Meanwhile the bulldozers get closer to the area in which they are conducting research. Will they learn to work

together? Will they fall in love?

April 30, 2012 Monday

MY LIFE IN RUINS Release 2009 95 minutes Genres: Romantic Comedy

Director : Donald Petrie

Stars: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Harland Williams

Georgia (Nia Vardalos) has lost her kefi (Greek for "mojo"). Discouraged by her lack

of direction in life, she works as a travel guide, leading a rag-tag group of tourists as

she tries to show them the beauty of her native Greece. In a clash of personalities and

cultures, everything seems to go wrong, until one day when an older traveler named

Irv Gordon (Richard Dreyfuss), shows her how to have fun.

Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand ? * Wear short sleeves ! Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour ? Support your right to

If you choke a smurf, what color does he turn ? bare arms !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dreyfuss

Book Club

Join Dana Carney for the monthly book club meeting.

First Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm In the Don Regan Board/Conference Room

located in the library.


FREE POPCORN AND A MOVIE (starts at 1:15pm) Shown in our theatre – fitness room, just past the pool tables. Sponsors bring door prizes too.

May 29th, 2012 Tuesday

LAWS OF ATTRACTION Release 2004 1 hrs 29 min

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Peter Howitt

Stars: Julianne Moore, Frances Fisher, Parker Posey, Pierce Brosnan, Nora Dunn,

Michael Sheen

Though equally respected in their field, divorce lawyers Audrey Woods (Julianne Moore)

and Daniel Rafferty (Pierce Brosnan) are opposites inside and out of the courtroom.

Audrey is meticulous and by the book, while Daniel relies on personality and luck to get

by. Neither has lost a case and neither plan on ending their streak until a celebrity couple

hires them as they fight for an Irish castle. Audrey and Daniel hurry to Ireland and

become immersed in a romantic Irish festival and wake up married. Now faced with a

media explosion capable of leading to the end of their careers, the mismatched lawyers

must decide how to ‘appear married’ as they work on the divorce of their clients.

May 16, 2012 Wednesday

HUGO Release 2011 2 hrs. 6 min.

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Mystery

Director: Martin Scorsese

STARS: Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Chloe Grace Moretz,

Sacha Baron Cohen, Ray Winstone, Jude Law, Christopher Lee, Helen McCrory,

Emily Morimer

Based on Brian Selznick’s novel “The Invention of Hugo Cabret”

A twelve year old lives with his widowed father, a master clockmaker in Paris. Hugo’s

father dies in a fire and is taken away by his uncle who is responsible for maintaining

the clocks in the railway station. His uncle ends up missing and Hugo continues to live

in the wall of the station maintaining the clocks. Hugo is convinced the automaton

contains a message from his father and goes to desperate lengths to fix it. Hugo steals

parts to fix it and is caught, but agrees to work until he pays for all the things he stole

from the shop. He must also earn the notebook he needs to fix the automaton. This is

only the beginning of the adventure of the clue his father left for him.

Wednesday Grocery Shopping (Every Wednesday)

Time: 9:30am Cost: Gas donation

You are welcome to sign up at the reception area, or

call the Senior Center for shopping reservations.

Reservations need to be paid 7 days in advance &

are non refundable after that day. Transportation

and number of drivers needs to be arranged in

advance.

If you are not paid by that date we are assuming

you do not want to go. Please notify us if you can-

cel. The bus can not wait after departure time.

Thank you.

For more information on day trips, please call:

D. J. (360) 653-4551 x-228

April 5th, 2012 Thursday Gauguin & Polynesia Art Museum Join us for a trip to the exhibition which includes about 60 of Gauguin's brilliantly hued paintings & sculptures.

Also displayed will be major examples of Polynesian sculpture that fueled Gauguin’s search for the exotic.

Leave the Center at 9:30 am Return to Center at 3:30 pm

Cost: Busing $16 Admission fee $20 ( pay at the museum ) Seating is limited, so hurry!!!

April 11th, 2012 Wednesday Tulip Town Gardens/Pier 7 Glaswerks

Our first stop on our adventure will be the Tulip town gardens or Roozengarrde Gardens to see the beautiful

flowers and some shopping. Tulip Gardens Cost $5 We will have lunch in LaConner. Choose something

from the brick oven at the Brewery Pub and Grill. Then head to Pier 7 Glaswerks. Take a short introduction

course into the art of blowing glass, then blow your own master-piece. Glass blowing class needs to be paid at

the time of sign up. We need 10 people for glass blowing for this price of $30. (Register by April 2 for glass

blowing). Or if you would like to shop for these two hours in LaConner instead of glass blowing please note

this on the sign up sheet.

Leave the Center at 9:30 am Return to Center at 3:00 pm Cost: Busing: $7 (pay at the Center )

April 19th, 2012 Thursday Darrington for Lunch Join us for a scenic trip to Darrington for lunch. Always a favorite with great food & social time with seniors.

Leave the Center at 10:30am Return to Center at 2:00pm

Cost: Busing $8 paid at the Center. Lunch $4 paid at Darrington

April 16th, 2012 Monday Everett Mall & lunch out Join us for some shopping fun, social time together, a few good laughs and a good lunch at the Everett Mall.

Variety of shopping for those treasures and eating options. Cost: Busing $5

Leave the Center at 10:30 am Return to Center at 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm, depending on the group.

April 25th, 2012 Wednesday Marysville Pilchuck High School Play & Dinner Join us for an afternoon of fun with a musical play & dinner put on by the High School students. The play this

year will be: “Putnan County Spelling Bee.” Dinner will be a pasta meal with trimmings. A popular trip, so

sign up early.

Leave the Center at 1:00 pm Return to Center at 6:00 pm Cost: $2, paid at the Center

reception area.



May 9th, 2012 Wednesday Cosmetology School Marysville Treat yourself, or your mother for mothers day with a Manicure, Pedicure and or a Basic Facial. Before we

pamper ourselves we will be enjoying a yummy buffet for lunch at the Golden Corral!

Manicure $7, Pedicure $12, Facial $15. Please register early for your appointment — by April 25, 2012

Leave the Center at 11:15 am Return to Center at 2:45 pm Cost: Busing $7 .

Lunch $7.19 + tax ( .50 for drink )

May 17th, 2012 Thursday Darrington for Lunch Join us for a scenic trip to Darrington for lunch. Always a favorite with great food & social time with seniors.


Cost: Busing $8 paid at the Center. Lunch $4 paid at Darrington

May 21st, 2012 Monday Skagit Casino Lunch & Skagit River Produce

Our first stop on this trip up north is at the Skagit Casino for some fun and games as well as a wonderful buffet

style lunch. On our return trip back to the Center, we will stop at Skagit River Produce for some amazing

fruits and veggies. Look for some first of the season crops like: rhubarb, asparagus, pea vines, scallions,

watercress etc. Plus ice cream stop.


Cost: Busing: $10 Lunch: $5.95 + tax ( with club card ) you can get one at the Casino.

RIDE AROUND THE SOUND (RAS) SNOTRAC’s Trip Program for seniors using public buses

Instructions on how to ride the bus and other modes of transportation

No April RAS Trip May (RAS) TRIP

May 30th, 2012 Wednesday Edmonds Senior Center for lunch (RAS) Meet at the Smokey Point Transit Center (Contact Sandy if you have problems getting to Transit Center).

Moderate walking 2 Bus Transfers

Lunch Suggested Donation $2.50 (exact change required)

Learn how to ride the bus with a trip to the Edmonds Senior Center that is nestled on the beautiful Edmonds

waterfront. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound and the Kingston

ferry while eating lunch. Music is provided daily by one of the senior groups and don’t forget to stop by the

Thrift Store and Senior Craft Store.


Cost: No cost for busing. Lunch: Bring $2.50 for lunch if over 60, $6 if under 60.

The Edmonds Senior Center trip originates at the Smokey Point Transit Center located on Smokey Point Drive and Smokey Point

Blvd. FREE bus tickets are provided. Bring lunch money, wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring

umbrella or rain hat. Contact Sandy Schurman, SNOTRAC Program Coordinator for more information or if you have problems

getting to the Transit Center 425-265-2226

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? * Why is a boxing ring square ?

Why do black olives come in cans and green olives come in jars ?

How come there aren't any ‘B’ Batteries ?

Trips

Cont. on pg. 22

Donna Rogers is a volunteer at the Stilly Senior center, even though she

is only a "junior senior".

She is the daughter of Ellen Wilkie and just 58 years old.

Donna has worked with the Stilly Crafters, helping out at the bazaars

and is a regular in the kitchen at the monthly Chicken Dinners. It

seems that Ellen (who also works the Chicken dinner) likes to bring in

the family to help!!

Donna has a full time job as an Ad Processor at the Everett Herald.

She has worked there for 12 years. Prior to that, Donna was in the Navy as a Chief Personellman. In

this position, she traveled and lived on Whidbey Island, Puerto Rico, San Diego, Bremerton, Hawaii and

Tennessee.

She has two sons: Jason 35, who was born on Whidbey Island and is a Long Haul driver living in North

Carolina and Micah 32, who was born in Puerto Rico & lives in Everett. He works for StockPot Soup.

Thanks Donna! When you get ready to retire, you will fit right in at the Stilly Center!!!

Cathy Nairn

cathy nairn "RETIRED"

"tired yesterday, and tired again today"

UPCOMING JUNE EVENTS TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR June 4, 2012 Monday King Tut at the Pacific Science Center

Seattle is the last stop for these prized artifacts before they return to Egypt. The museum rooms will be filled

by over 100 artifacts. In the display will be artifacts, such as a 10 foot statue of Tut — the largest image of

the king ever unearthed and items like the specially designed gold sandals he wore to the afterlife. Busing &

Parking $15 Entrance into museum Adults $21 Seniors $18 RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE

BY MAY 21.

June 23rd, 2012 Saturday Cruise the San Juan Islands & stop at Friday Harbor

Join us for a FULL DAY CRUISE aboard the San Juan Cruise Line. We will

be enjoying the beauty of the sound as we cruise through the sound to find

whales and other marine life. For lunch we will enjoy their delicious salmon

and chicken buffet. We will stop at Friday Harbor for some fun ashore. A

perfect mix for a wonderful day. Should be your bucket list.

LOCK IN YOUR SEAT BY June 1, 2012


Cost: Group of 15 or more $99 each for all day cruise and busing there

and back. Group under 15, $122 each.


http://cruisesfromsanjuan.com/CruiseShips/CarnivalVictory.aspx

WORKERS AVAILABLE

ALTERATIONS CARPENTRY PLUMBING CAREGIVING YARDWORK ERRANDS BARBER HAIR CARE ELECTRICAL HOUSE CLEANING HOUSE-SITTING Our employment office is open on Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. Come by and talk with the volunteer employment specialist and receptionist, Darlene. She will be happy to assist you with your requests.


Eyvonne Perrault was born in Turtle Lake, North Dakota on May 4, 1918.

Her maiden name was Isaacson. She went to a country school with 12

students until 8th grade and then went to high school in Underwood,

ND, graduating in 1936.

She left ND and came to Ellensburg, Washington to make $20 per

month as a housekeeper. In ND she could only make $5 month doing

the same. Eyvonne saved her money and in 1937 went on to Nursing

School in Yakima.

She graduated from St. Elizabeth's school of Nursing and then continued her work there as Nursing

Supervisor of Surgery.

Eyvonne met her husband Al in the hospital. He was a patient there!! They were married in Yakima.

They had 4 children. Mary Ellen and Judy who both live in Arlington, Tom in Kirkland and Pat in

Wenatchee.

At the beginning of WW2 they were visiting over on this side of the mountains and Al decided to work

at Pacific Car and Foundry. They moved to Renton and were the first family to move into the Renton

Highlands.

After 1948, Eyvonne went to work at Group Health when it first opened. In 1952 they moved to

Othello, WA. where she worked for 13 years in a doctors clinic.

They then moved to Medina where Eyvonne went back to work at Group Health on Capitol Hill. She

says with going back and forth to work over the 1st Floating Bridge, she helped pay for it in tolls!! She

retired in 1976 From Group Health. Al opened his own Real Estate office in Smokey Point and they

moved into her current home in 1980, where she lives with daughter Mary Ellen. Al passed away in

1995.

Eyvonne can't remember when she first started coming to the Stilly Center and volunteering here.

She is on the Advisory council, has worked the pancake breakfasts, volunteered at the rest stops,

worked doing other activities and still works the monthly Chicken dinners!!

In her free time she is active in the Catholic Church in Arlington, in the Women's group there, likes

flower gardening, still drives and is occasionally seen at the Casino.

Eyvonne has 11 grandchildren, 18 great grands, and 3 great great grands.

Cathy Nairn

cathy nairn "RETIRED"

"tired yesterday, and tired again today"

Stillaguamish Senior Center 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Arlington, Wa. 98223 Return Service Requested


Wendy’s Wild & Wacky World of Words The differences between men and women

If Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth and Barbara go out for lunch, they will call each other Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth

and Barbara. If Mark, Chris, Eric and Tom go out, they will refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla,

Peanut-Head and Scrappy.

A man will pay $10 for a $8 item he needs.

A women will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need, but it’s on sale.

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.

A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn’t.

A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change, but she does.

A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments, romances, best friends,

favorite foods, secret fears, hopes and dreams.

A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

Any married man should forget his mistakes. There’s no use for two people remembering the same thing.

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