BELLEVUE SENIOR

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ralph GladbachPresident

Lauren KestelootVice President

Larry GoldSecretary

Joe GamerlTreasurer

Paula DeiteringVoting Member

Jan TilleyVoting Member

Dean JungersVoting Member

Mary Jo HopfenspergerVoting Member

Shirley TingleyVoting Member

Golden opportunities await a

new day!

January 2018 Senior News

Supported by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging Partnerships with City of Bellevue and Bellevue Public Schools

CENTER STAFF

Kathy Van Den Top, ENOA, Manager

Dawn JaixenENOA, Assistant Manager

Al McGinnessProgram Aide

Community Center

109 W. 22nd St. Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-3041 Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00pm Thurs. 8:00 am – 7:30 pm

www.bellevueseniorcommunitycenter.com

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: BSCC Activity Descriptions

Page 3: BSCC Activity Calendar

Page 4: January Birthdays

Page 5: Community News

Page 6: BSCC Lunch Menu

Page 7: BSCC Thursday Evening Menu

Hello People!

Happy New Year! We hope 2018 brings you love, laughter and good health! Hopefully you were able to spend some time around the holidays with your family and loved ones. We are looking forward to another year of continued growth of the center and planning more fun activities. Here’s to another great year!

Cheers!Kathy and Dawn

Thank you to everyone for you kinds words, encouragement and prayers during my surgery. I’m truly blessed to have such a wonderful extended family here at our center! I appreciate all our volunteers who stepped up to help Dawn while I was out. A big thank you to Dawn, Al and ENOA for taking on the extra work.

Hugs to all of you!Kathy

January 2018Bellevue Senior Community Center NewsPage 2

It’s Tiki Time! Shake out your grass skirt

grab your Hawaiian shirt - and get ready to hula dance! Don’t let the winter blahs get you down. You’ll feel like you are on a tropical island at our Luau Party on Friday, January 12th, at 10:00 am.

New Year – New You! One of the most

popular resolutions is to lose weight. Although we have lots of tasty treats, delicious lunches and dinners, we offer you 3 days of burning those extra calories. Join us on Mondays for exercise and Tuesday and Fridays for Tai Chi.

Thyroid Awareness Month! Your thyroid

plays a very important role in you health! Theresa Whitacre, RN, will be able to answer your questions and present you with information regarding this heart shape gland. She will be here on Wednesday, January 10th at 11:15 am.

You can search coast to coast, but nothing beats Dawn’s French Toast!Warm your belly with a plate of deliciousfrench toast breakfast on Tuesday, January16th at 9:00 am. It’s the best in town!

Cuddle up with a good book Winter is a

great time to catch up on your reading. We have lots of books in our library, so check us out! We also have a book club that meets here on the 2nd

Friday of every month. They love to see new faces!

Senior Advisory Forum What are you

doing Thursday, January 18th at 10:30 am? If you are not busy, make a point to stop at the center and join our meeting. We discuss the last month’s activities and you find out first what is in store for next month. We love to hear your ideas on parties, food and trips!

Senior Care Clinic We are fortunate to offer

this service to our seniors for only $5.00! Nurse Arlene is here on the 3rd Thursday of each month for nail clipping. This month she will be here on Thursday, January 18th at 12:30. The schedule fills up fast so be sure to sign up today!

There will be a little less activity in JanuaryThis month we are only having one party- our Luau. We will only be serving our Thursday evening night dinners on January 4th and 11th. Kathy will be returning to work with restrictions and limitations from rotator cuff surgery, and both Dawn and Kathy will be ending the month by taking much needed vacations! Susie from ENOA has generously offered to help on Friday, January 26th.

Lunch and Learn with Lisa Here’s your

chance to be as smart as your smart phone! Lisa Sammons will be demonstrating how to use various apps on your Android phones. Sign up for lunch and stay for the class. She will be here on Wednesday, January 17th at 12:45. Lunch will be at noon.

January 2018Bellevue Senior Community Center ActivitiesPage 3

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Daily Activities

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1. Center is closed 2 3 4 5

8 9 10

11:15 Interim Health

12:30 January

Birthdays

11

10:30 Bingo Bucks

12 10:00 Book Club

10:00- Luau Party

15 Center Closed

7:00 Alzheimer's

Support Meeting

16

9:00 French Toast

17

12:45 Smart Phone

Class

1pm Art of the Brick

18

10:30 Senior Advisory

Forum

(no Evening Dinner)

19

22

11:00 Exercise

Class

23 24 25

10:30 Pokeno

(no Evening Dinner)

26

29

11:00 Exercise

Class

30

12:00 Cal-Cutta

Drawing

Special Activities for January

9:00 Chair Volleyball9:00 Billiards9:30 Ceramics all day9:30 Needle Crafters9:30 Singers11:00 Exercise Class1:00 Mahjong1:00 Bingo/Poker1:00 Hand and Foot

8:30- Crochet Class9:00 Billiards9:30 Painting 9:30 Tai Chi12:30 Duplicate Bridge12:15 Bridge Game-2 1:00 Dominoes1:00 Arts & Crafts

Class

9:00 Chair Volleyball9:00 Billiards9:00 Painting Group 9:00 Hand and Foot1:00 Bingo1:00 Painting Group1:00 Poker1:00 Mahjong

8:00 Woodcarvers8:30 Panera9:00 Billiards10:00 Bridge Game 212:30 Bridge Game 11:00 Bunco/Euchre1:00 Quilters

9:00 Chair Volleyball9:00 Billiards/Panera9:30 Art and Crafts11:15 Tai Chi12:30 Pinochle1:00 Bingo1:00 Art and Crafts1:00 Parkinson’s Class

January 2018Bellevue Senior Community Center NewsPage 4

Calcutta Winner – Our November winner was Betty S! She won $240.00 and gave

$40.00 back to the senior center! The center received a total of $280.00 ! Thank you!

Shake it – Don’t Break it ! – Thanks to Cody Konopasek, PT, DPT and owner of

Bellevue Physical Therapy Associates we are able to offer an exercise program. He is graciously volunteering his time to lead you in interactive exercises and guarantees he will make it fun! Put on your comfy clothes and tennis shoes and get in line for this wonderful opportunity. You’ll feel better, and feel better about yourself. We have a new day and time for exercise so mark your calendars and join us on Mondays at 11:00am staring January 22nd.

ART, ART, “Art of The Brick”The Art of the Brick is a global touring exhibition rated by CNN as one of the world’s “Must See Exhibitions.” These are the first art exhibitions to focus exclusively on the use of LEGO® bricks as an art medium and artist Nathan Sawaya has taken it to new heights.This award-winning artist has multiple unique exhibitions created solely from standard LEGO bricks. Each show has countless colorful LEGO pieces which Sawaya has transformed into whimsical and awe-inspiring creations. Join us for only $5.00 for the bus and $12.50 for the tour as long as we have 10 people. This exhibit is located in the Capitol District ( on the corner of 12th

and Capitol ). Sign up at the front desk today !! We will be going Wednesday, January 17th at 1pm. Join us for lunch and head out on the bus.

1-Larry Scott, John Leonouitz & Kathleen Hoelting2-Joan Gearheart5-Su Knope7-Linda Feldbauer, Bill Tully & Chris Nichols9-Mary Scurry 11-Fred Claycamp, Maureen Meinders, Kathryn Timmermann & Lucy Riley14-Daisy Covey15-Jane Doering, Kathy Van Den Top & Michael Knope18-Patricia Stephenson & Shirley Miller19-Janice Brown, Ruby Green & Louise Giger20-Jean Hill22-Violet Fetzer, Henry Gagne23-Bonnie Brown25-Nancy St. Clair26-Judy Baker, Grace Wilson & Al McGinness27-Donna Kohout28-Ken Haase & Loren Terpenning29-Muriel30-Patricia Burrell, Phyllis Fisher31-Mary Ann Neil

January 2018Bellevue Senior Community Center NewsPage 5

Happy New Year!

May this year be filled with love, laughter and good health! Each year, millions of

people make resolutions to LOSE something – lose weight, drop a bad habit or

down size household items. How about a resolution to GAIN something? Have

lunch at a different table, join a new game group, take time to really listen to

someone, reach out to others and gain their friendship.

If getting healthy is on your list, focus on the positive side. Try healthier versions

of the foods you like and be adventurous by eating new foods. Make sure to

move everyday, in your house, walking outside if its nice, or in a mall when it’s

cold. Join our exercise or Tai Chi classes. Gain a healthier lifestyle!

Focus on the good and positive things in your life. Be thankful for what you have

by looking at the plus side and gain a positive attitude on life!

Live the life you want!

January 2018Bellevue Senior Community Center MenuPage 6

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2

HOT MEAL: Meatballs in

Marinara Sauce, Creamed

Spinach, Corn, Wheat berry

Roll

DELI: : Deli Chicken & Cheese

on Vienna Bread w/ Lettuce

& Tomato, Sweet Potato

Salad

DESSERT: Fresh Fruit

3

HOT MEAL: Polish Sausage,

Sauerkraut, Cheesy Whipped

Potatoes, Pumpernickel

Bread

DELI: Creamy Crab & Baby

Shrimp Macaroni Salad on

Lettuce, w/Tomato Wedges,

Crackers

DESSERT: Fruited Gelatin

4

HOT MEAL: Teriyaki Chicken

Breast, Brown Rice Pilaf,

Oriental Blend Vegetables,

Honey Wheat Bread

DELI: Tuna Salad on a Croissant

w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Three

Bean Salad

DESSERT: Chocolate Chip Muffin

5

HOT MEAL: Grilled Turkey

Burger, Leaf Lettuce, Sliced

Tomato, BBQ Baked Beans,

Coleslaw, Hamburger Bun

DELI: Ham Chef Salad, Ham

Strips, American & Swiss

Cheese, Sliced Egg over

Tossed Salad, Crackers,

Grape Juice

DESSERT: Pineapple Rings

8

HOT MEAL: Salisbury Steak

w/ Gravy, Oven Roasted

Baby Reds, Broccoli,

Wheat Bread

DELI: Classic Chicken Salad

on Wheat Bread w/

Lettuce & Tomato, Carrot

Raisin Salad

DESSERT: Brownie

9

HOT MEAL: Pork Fritter,

Scalloped Potatoes, Green

Beans, Sour Dough Dinner

Roll

DELI: Chef Salad w/ Roast

Beef, American & Swiss

Cheese, Diced Egg over

Tossed Salad, Crackers, Fruit

Punch

DESSERT: Fresh Fruit

10

HOT MEAL: Turkey Roast &

Gravy, Whipped Potatoes,

Peas & Carrots, Vienna

Bread

DELI: Ham Salad on Pita Bread

w/ Shredded Lettuce &

Tomato, California Pasta

Salad

DESSERT: Birthday Cake

11

HOT MEAL: Ham & Northern

Beans, Glazed Beets,

Cornbread

DELI: Teriyaki Chicken Strips,

Shredded Carrots & Chow

Mein Noodles over Tossed

Salad Mix, Crackers, Apple

Juice

DESSERT: Peaches

12

HOT MEAL: Soft Shell Beef

Taco in a Flour Tortilla w/

Shredded Lettuce, Cheese

& Tomato, Refried Beans

DELI: Creamy Cheese

Tortellini over Tossed Salad

Mix w/ Grape Tomatoes &

Black Olives & House Made

Croutons

DESSERT: Cinnamon Apples

15 16

HOT MEAL: Diced Ham, Au

gratin Potato, Broccoli &

Cauliflower, Petite Roll

DELI: Sliced Turkey & Cheddar

Cheese on Ciabatta Bun w/

Lettuce & Tomato, Three

Bean Salad

DESSERT: Spiced Pears

17

HOT MEAL: Chicken Breast &

Peanut Sauce, Potato Medley,

Japanese Vegetable Blend,

Dinner Roll, Fortune Cookie

DELI: Chef Salad w/ Roast Beef,

American & Swiss Cheese,

Diced Egg over Tossed Salad,

Crackers, Orange Juice

DESSERT: Plum Halves

18

HOT MEAL: Beef Enchilada &

Rice Casserole, Mexican Corn,

Tossed Salad, Multi Grain

Bread

DELI: Cobb Salad w/ Lettuce,

Bacon, Eggs, Diced Chicken,

Diced Ham and & Crumbled

Bleu Cheese, Crackers, Grape

Juice

DESSERT: Cherry Cobbler

19

HOT MEAL: BBQ Meatballs,

Potato Wedges, Mixed

Vegetable, Breadstick

DELI: Turkey, Ham &

American Cheese on a

Hoagie Bun w/ Lettuce &

Tomato, Potato Salad

DESSERT: Oatmeal Raisin

Cookie

22

HOT MEAL: Chicken Broccoli

Supreme Casserole w/

Penne, Italian Blend

Vegetables, Italian Roll

DELI: Roast Beef & Cheese

on Wheat Bread w/

Lettuce & Tomato,

Cheesy Macaroni Salad

DESSERT: Mandarin

Oranges

23

HOT MEAL: Liver w/ Onion

Gravy, Whipped Potatoes,

Green Beans, Biscuit

DELI: Turkey Chef Salad w/

Turkey & Diced Egg, Swiss &

American Cheese over

Tossed Salad Mix, Crackers,

Apple Juice

DESSERT: Chocolate Chip

Cookie

24

HOT MEAL: 10 Grain Fish Filet,

Tossed Salad, Broccoli &

Corn Casserole, Breadstick

DELI: Egg Salad Sandwich on a

Croissant w/ Lettuce &

Tomato, Coleslaw

DESSERT: Hot Spiced

Cinnamon Apples

25

HOT MEAL: Breaded Chicken

Sandwich on a Wheat Bun w/

Lettuce & Tomato, Twice

Baked Whipped Potatoes,

Diced Carrots

DELI: Grilled Fajita Chicken

Strips, Diced Red & Green

Peppers over Romaine w/

Chunky Salsa & Tortilla Strips,

Fruit Punch

DESSERT: Mandarin Oranges

26

HOT MEAL: Roast Pork Loin

w/ Gravy, Roasted Red

Potatoes, Zucchini &

Tomatoes, Vienna Bread

DELI: Pecan Cranberry

Chicken Salad w/ Grapes on

Cinnamon Raisin Bread,

Celery Sticks and Ranch Dip

DESSERT: Butterscotch

Pudding

29

HOT MEAL: Cheesy Beefy

Joe on a Kaiser Bun, Au

gratin Potatoes, Green

Beans

DELI: Turkey Club Wrap,

Turkey, Bacon, American

& Swiss Cheese w/

Lettuce & Tomato in a

Spinach & Herb Tortilla

DESSERT: Sugar Cookie

30

HOT MEAL: Macaroni &

Cheese, Green Peas, ½

Baked Sweet Potato, Rye

Bread

DELI: Chef Salad w/ Roast Beef,

American & Swiss Cheese,

Diced Egg over Tossed Salad,

Crackers, Orange Juice

DESSERT: Fruit Mix

31

HOT MEAL: Sliced Roast Beef

& Gravy, Baked Potato,

Brussel Sprouts, Dinner Roll

DELI : Chicken Caesar Salad

w/ Dressing, Over Tossed

Salad Mix Homemade

Croutons, Apple Juice

DESSERT: Fresh Fruit

Please call before noon to tell

us if you would like to have

lunch here the next day.

Suggested contribution for

lunch is $3.50 for seniors.

January 2018Bellevue Senior Community Center MenuPage 7

Dinner Meal Every Thursday at 5:30 pmCome join us for good food and great conversation every Thursday night at 5:30 pm. Skim or 1% milk, tea, water, and coffee are available for every meal. For those over 60 there is a suggested contribution of $4.00.

January 4th, 2018Open Faced Roast Beef, Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy, Green Beans, Apple Pie

January 11th , 2018Oven Roasted Porkloin, Sweet Potatoes, Country Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Frosted Cake

January 18th , 2018No Meal Tonight

January 25th , 2018No Meal Tonight

Thursday Night DinnerPlease be sure to make your reservations a week in

advance as our dinners have been growing in size. We need to place our orders the Friday before. Thank you for all your support and loyalty

Bellevue Senior Community Center109 W. 22nd AvenueBellevue, NE 68005

Over the past few years, the Bellevue Senior Community Center has experienced tremendous growth. As wecontinue to grow, we are always looking for new ways to improve the center. We strive to add activities andevents, provide services to our area seniors, and give the seniors who attend our center a chance to get involvedand give back; all the while keeping the senior center’s costs and overhead low. Continuing to grow while facedwith today’s economy is not always an easy task.

Because of our growth, the Bellevue Senior Community Center has created another opportunity for seniors andothers to support us, The Bellevue Senior Community Center Booster Club. The Booster Club is a 100%voluntary club that supports the efforts of the center. The cost to belong to the Booster Club is $24 per year. Wepro-rate the cost if you sign up now to ONLY $2.00 a month!

Please complete an enrollment form and take it to the Front Desk at the Bellevue Senior Community Center. Yourmembership will be valid through June 30th, 2018.