Town Board Parks & Recreation Commission Jessica Zambrano, Supervisor Lori Lake‐Toms, Chairperson

Mike Becallo, Councilor Ruth Beasley, Vice Chairperson

Tim Burtis, Councilor Colleen Wickert, Vice Chairperson

Vern Conway, Councilor Mike Leonelli

Mark Venesky, Councilor Dan Rayome

Carol Rose

Cindy Van Namee

Jan/Feb/Mar

2014

Young at Heart News

Young at Heart Club

5924 Lathrop Dr.

Cicero, NY 13039

Tel: 315‐452‐3298

Center Staff Judy Dickson

Debbie Cooley

Nancy Noble

Center Hours Monday through Friday

10:00 am—4:00 pm

Center Closings January 1 & 20

February 17

Youth Bureau, Parks & Recreation Recreation Staff

Jody L. Rogers, Director Dawn Maurer Julie Raddell

CanTeen Staff Toni’Lyn Brauchle

Jesse Cleveland Marissa Kubinyak

Travis Trudell

Park Staff

Bill Alley Bill Lawrence Mike Hogan Brett Wood

Swamp Angels Support Vera House NO ONE deserves to be abused. Not women. Not children. Not our elderly. Join our Swamp Angels as they kick‐off their third annual fundraising campaign to benefit Vera House in their fight against domestic abuse. A donation of $2.00 will put your name on a heart to be hung in our Senior Center. Donations of $25.00 or more gives you an invitation to our fundraiser wrap‐up party and eligibility for a special drawing.

Inside this Issue Legal Aid Information page 4

Trips page5 & 6

Merry‐Go‐Round page 5

Syracuse Stage page 6

Swamp Angels page 7

On‐going Activities page 8

School Lunch Program page 9

P.E.A.C.E. Tips page 10

Recipes page 11

Senior Moments page 15

Young at Heart Path of Love We will be selling engraved bricks for the Path of Love in front of our gazebo. Installation is planned for the spring. The cost of a brick is $50.00. Checks can be made out to CSCC. Your inscription can total 42 characters (spaces & punctuation count), with a 3 line maximum of 14 characters per line. Contact a staff member at the Center for more information and a form.

February Birthdays 1 Glen Fulton, Fred Spier,

Susan VanMaarseveen 2 Kenneth Blechl, Virginia

Bollenbacher 4 Bill Scherz, Matt Sitnik 6 Dorothy Belanger,

Genevieve Therre 7 Michael Gilmour, Michael

Gray, Pam Worlock 8 Jerry Parry 9 Virginia Boak, Alfred Gray,

Elaine Greenfield, Bea Reed 11 Rita Barney, DiPasqua, Lori

Yuzwak 12 Vinny Hollopeter, Annette

Merz, Paula Shaughnessy 13 Josephine Letendre, George

Vakula 14 Kate Blundell 16 Janice Childers, Pat Gaiser 17 Richard Mahalik 18 Kenneth Blechl, Rose Lowe 19 Richard Coomey, John

Farrell 20 Tom McMahon 21 Theresa Geremski, Marge

Herholtz, Donna LePage, Marilyn Rosa

22 Edward Boehlert 24 Eleanor Bellows, Harold

Gerhardt, Judy Mahalik, Carol Perkins , Neal Zinsmeyer

26 Barbara Sleight, Becky Snow, Elaine Suskin

27 Theresa Kline 28 Beverly Bacon, H. Richard

Pollock

March Birthdays 3 Joanne Heim 4 Isabelle “Sis” Coomey, Maggie

Rosado, Carol Rose 5 Carolyn Casciere 6 Kolan Bisbee, Sandra Schug 8 John Sauta, William Schug 9 Ida VandeWalker 10 Olive VanEtten 11 Wanda Cloutier, Beverly

Dixon 12 Sara Marchione, Marie Young 13 Shirley Mellon 14 Flora Caltabiano 15 Pauline Bergin, Stephen

Corbacio, Walt Moyer, Peter Paige

16 Anne Fuller, Josephine Leonard

17 Roseland Gordon, Leo Parente

18 Marilyn Crolick, Dale Parker 20 Joanne Rachetta, Ann Sciore 21 Dorothi Cacciola, Diana

Holbrook 22 Sally Sanfilippo 23 John Lipovsky, Mike Yuzwak,

Lola Zarins 24 James Letterman, Georgina

Martinez, George Perolla, Karl Wirt

26 Rose Mary Vadala 27 Charles Tankersley 29 Phil Abbruzzese, Trudy

Fahrbach, Joan Peluso 30 Claire Cary 31 Phyllis Baum, Larry Kovaly,

Faith LaBarge, Linda McKie

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Join us on January 6, February 3, and March 3 to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.

If your name is missing, be sure to let us know.

January Birthdays 1 Marion Lamie 2 Louise Gaby, Joan Meneilly,

Carolyn Smith 3 Jean Acome, Virginia Aldrich 4 Arlene Fickett, Bonnie Mayo,

Martyn Stone 5 Juanita Blaylock, Lillian Silva 6 Roy Foley, Jane Wood 8 Rose Mary Keys 9 John Bowman, Vince Perrotti 10 Richard Boisey 11 Sally Bushnell, Penny Lawrie 12 Beverly Rutkowski, Mary Alice

Scheel 14 Bill Snizek 15 Alberta Gavin 16 Rose Rossi 18 Thomas Martin,

Marilyn Quartier 19 Anna Theodorou, Gail Weiss 20 Dick Hulpiau, Michael

Patriarco, Betty Perra, Tonia Tankersley

21 Joseph Benenati 22 Charles Luttrell 23 Suzanne Mansfield, Lillian

Swartwood 26 Carolyn Burian 27 Vivian Perolla, Bernie Seelman 28 Pam Minchew, Vivian Pennock 30 Karen Meiner 31 Ron Comstock

“Fire is seen in the eyes of the young, but it is light we see in the old person’s eyes.”—Victor Hugo

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Cicero Express—Bus Information The Cicero Express will pick up Town of Cicero residents on Mondays and Fridays. Everyone agrees this is a great asset to our Town residents and a transportation bargain at $3.00 per person. If you need a ride please reserve your seat at least one day in advance by contacting the Center at 452‐3298. Always check with the Senior Center for schedule changes. The bus run may be cancelled if we do not have enough riders on any given day.

Join the Young at Heart Cicero Senior Center

Membership is free to Town of Cicero residents that have reached the age of 55. Seniors living outside of the town must pay a low annual membership fee of $30.00 per individual, or $45.00 for a couple. (This eliminates an additional charge to non‐residents for trips and events.) Fill out one of our registration forms to get on the quarterly newsletter mailing list. All trips are offered to members first. Events and celebrations at the Center are for members only. Occasionally, guests can attend events with prior approval from the Center coordinator as space is limited.

E-Mail or US Mail?

We are e‐mailing the quarterly newsletter to those preferring to eliminate some of the paper in their lives. Another great advantage of e‐mail, is the ability to receive our newsletter when you’re out of town so you won’t miss out on upcoming events and trips. If you are leaving town for an extended period, please notify us. Newsletters are not forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service, and we are charged for each piece returned to us. Our mailings take place in March, June, September and December. If your newsletter is returned to us more than once, we will take you off our mailing list. However, you can always drop in and pick up a current newsletter.

January Anniversaries

6 Laura & Earl Doolittle 12 Shirley & Wayne Mellon 15 Rita & Bill Smith 18 Lori & Mike Yuzwak 27 Leslie & Edward Boehlert 30 Beverly & John Rutkowski

March Anniversaries

1 Mary & Joseph Benenati 6 Joyce & Wesley Andrews 9 Marion & Don Sutliff 10 Lucille & Bill Snizek 28 Elaine & John Sauta 30 Carole & Dave Orso

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February Anniversaries

9 Mildred & Richard Hubbard 14 Marilyn & Robert Rosa 25 Angie & Walt Barber 26 Kathleen & John Buck

Thank you…. Thank you…. Thank you My sincere thanks to all of you that volunteered your time and/or talents to make our fall activities so successful. You made scarecrow heads, baked goods, and crafts. Sold our “junk from our trunk” and worked at the Fall Festival in Bridgeport and our Craft Show at the Center. Many more of you came to these events, just to be supportive. Through all of your efforts, we made a profit of $1,000.00 for the Center. More than that, you demonstrated once again that as a community, we can accomplish many wonderful things. So, thank you all for all you do.

Judy

Welcome If you see a new face at the Center, please be sure to introduce yourself and extend a “Young At Heart” welcome. Our newest members are: Mellie Bergren, Patricia Cawley, Nancy Chandler, Barbara Cherrier, Jenny Czchowicz, Orise Dobkowski, Wendy Ellis, Theresa Geremski, Rose Mary Keys, Sharon Lake, Verna Myers, Marilyn Quartier, Mary O’Hara, Dale Parker, Joanne Robinson, Maggie Rosado, Judy Schnorr, Jeanette VanAlmelo and jean White .

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Steering Committee The Steering Committee meets monthly to keep our Center running smoothly. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to attend our next meeting. Meetings are scheduled for 10:30 am on the third Tuesday morning of each month. (subject to change) Members: Ron Amyot, Anne Barry, Phil Abruzzese, Claire Cary, Shirley Kalin, Sharon Randles, Frankie Miller, Chuck Paries, Bernie Seelman, Commission Liaison Carol Rose, Town Board Liaison – TBA and North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education Liaison Judy Giacchi.

Bad Weather Closing To be informed of the Center closing in the event of a storm, listen for weather cancellations on radio WSEN (92.1), and WFBL (1390). Also watch for scrolling cancellations at the bottom of the TV screen on local channels 3, 5 ,9 & News10Now). You will also see P.E.A.C.E. cancellations here. Remember, when P.E.A.C.E. closes, the Center often remains open. If weather is bad, please stay home where you feel safe.

Legal Aid Society of Mid NY A representative from Legal Aid Society of Mid New York will be at the Senior Center beginning at 10:30 am on the dates listed below. Call to make an appointment regarding questions on Medicare, Social Security, Power of Attorney, Public Assistance or other topics. Dates: Thursdays February 20 April 17 September 18 November 20 Cost: Free

Century Club The Century Club was founded due to the generous donations of some of the seniors to the Center. A donation of $100.00 or more entitles a contributor to have their name engraved in gold on our wall plaque and the gratification of knowing they are helping such a wonderful center. Donations will be put toward the betterment of the Center unless specified by the benefactor.

Syracuse Call-A-Bus (442-3434) Don’t forget about this alternative to transportation needs. The Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth, along with Centro, provides transportation services for senior residents (60 and over) in Onondaga County. Pre‐registration is required for this service. Call the number above between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, for an application. Seniors that are eligible for this service are allowed two round trips or four one‐way trips per month. The Senior Transportation Program does not have a set fare or a fee for this service. Donations for services are always gratefully accepted. If you need more information, call Centro at 342‐4400.

Home Repairs Project Fix at Elderly Services of Catholic Charities will help with repairs, or point you in the right direction. Call the agency at 424‐1810.

Medical Form Have you updated your medical form lately? A staff member can assist you in updating your information anytime. It is very important that these forms are kept current. We care about your health and safety. Don’t forget to inform us of your change of address.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

Early registration and payment are necessary to ensure the success of a trip. Registration and payment information will be listed with each trip outline. Early registration and prompt payment helps us to plan and meet down payment obligations. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. Trip payments are non‐refundable unless we can fill your spot. If a sufficient number of participants have not registered by the deadline, the trip may have to be cancelled.

LOCAL TRIPS use the Cicero Express bus with a capacity of 13 passengers and trips fill up quickly. Make

your reservations in person or call the center at 452‐3298. Senior Center Members have first priority for registration. Our goal is to provide you with a variety of trips to enjoy.

Travel News

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Alaska: Land & Sea This 13 day land & sea excursion will provide you with the best of Alaska. You’ll see abundant wildlife, ice blue glaciers, and soaring mountains. Included features: 5—night hotel accommodations (2) Denali National Park; (1) Mt. McKinley & (2) in Anchorage 7—night cruise on the Coral Princess $50.00 ship board credit All transportation provided The Natural History Tour in Denali Music of Denali Dinner Theater Breakfast at King Salmon Restaurant Breakfast at the Mountain View Restaurant Kenai National Parks Tour Day Cruise from Anchorage Rates based on double occupancy. Air travel prices are still in negotiation. Dates: August 25—September 6, 2014 The cost of this trip will be in the $3,500.00 range. A deposit of $600.00 per person required. Call Tina Davidson at AAA for questions and more information at 558‐6355.

Merry-Go-Round Theater “Damn Yankees” is this summer’s theater choice. This musical comedy is a modern retelling of the Faust legend set during the 1950’s in Washington, D.C. during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, Damn Yankees ran for 1,019 performances in its original 1955 Broadway production. Prior to the 2:00 performance, we will have lunch at the scenic Springside Inn. Both the Springside Inn and the theater are located on the shores of Oswaco Lake within minutes of each other. Cost includes transportation, lunch and theater ticket. This trip sells out quickly, so sign up early.

Day/Date: Wednesday, July 30 Check in/Departure: 10:00 am check‐in/10:30am departure Return: 6:00 pm Cost: $65.00 ($35.00 non‐refundable deposit due at time of registration)

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Beaver Lake Maple Sugaring We know it’s Spring when the maple syrup starts to flow. We’ll be heading out to Beaver Lake to learn about the process of tapping trees and collecting syrup. We’ll be able to taste this product in the lodge as we settle down for a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by the Friends of Beaver Lake. Sign up early for this popular event. Day/Date: Saturday, March 22 Time: 9:00 am departure Cost: $10.00

Travel & More……..

The Glass Menagerie at

Syracuse Stage Join us for this moving play written by Pulitzer Prize winning southern playwright, Tennessee Williams. We will also be enjoying a relaxing lunch in the Syracuse Stage Atrium and a lecture before the play. Seats on the Cicero Express and tickets to the play are limited so be sure to register early! Day/Date: Wednesday, April 23 Time: 11:45 am departure Cost: $48.00 (includes transportation,

lunch, lecture, and play)

What happens in Vegas……….

Doesn’t always stay in Vegas

The New “Playboy Bunnies”

Seneca Niagara and Geritol Follies

We will heading to Niagara Falls to try our luck in the casino. You will receive $10.00 in slot gaming and a $20.00 food voucher. Those with passports/enhanced drivers licenses can cross the border will head to Hamilton, Canada for the Geritol Follies. This show will keeping you laughing through to the next day! We will provide a tour of the falls (on the American side) the next day for those interested. If you will NOT be attending the Follies, or request single or triple room accommodations, see Judy for pricing. Day/Date: Wednesday‐ Thursday, June 4 & 5 Departure: Wednesday at 7:30 am Return: Thursday TBA Cost: $230.00 (double occupancy)

Great Gams, Don!!

Gotta sleep sometime

Enhanced Driver’s License Our Town Clerk, Tracy Cosilmon, has sent us some applications for the NYS Enhanced Driver License. These can also be picked up at the Clerk’s office or the DMV. To get an upgrade from your current license, the cost is $42.50 and $35.00 for non‐driver ID cards. Turn around time on receiving your card is generally less than two weeks.

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Annual Fish Fry Come to the Center on Ash Wednesday to “break bread” with your friends. We will be serving our traditional fish fry dinner from Price Chopper. Pre‐registration and payment is required so we can order enough meals. Day/Date: Wednesday, March 5 Time: Noon Cost: $7.00

Center Happen ings

Cicero Swamp Angels The Cicero Swamp Angels is an off‐shoot of the Red Hats. Our group of women stay active through social gatherings at the Center and travels around New York State. They also do an annual fundraiser to benefit Vera House. Call Judy at the Center if you are interested in joining. Upcoming events: January 8: Meeting at the Center January 29: Vera House Fundraiser Kick‐off March 6: Presentation of Check to Vera

House March 19: Fundraiser Appreciation Luncheon and Meeting

Junk in Your Trunk The Senior Center will be holding its semi‐annual Junk in you Trunk Sale in April. This gives you the opportunity to sell your own wares. You do your own pricing, and take home what doesn’t sell. So, now’s the time to clean out your closet and basement treasures that you haven’t seen or used in the last year or more, and set them aside for the sale. On the flip side, you’ll have the opportunity to buy someone else’s treasures. Cicero Senior Center members can reserve a space at no charge, others will be asked for a $10.00 donation for a space rental. Call the Center for more details on space rental. 452‐3298 Day/Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 8:00 am—12:00 pm

Down Sizing We are in the planning stages to bring the Down Sizing Seminar to the Center in May. We had a great interest in the one planned for October, and we were just as disappointed as you were at the last minute cancellation. You have a few months to make the tough decisions of what to do with your “stuff.” Maybe your children or grandchildren have special memories of a cookie jar or favorite piece of jewelry you always wore that now sits in the jewelry box. Now may be a good time to pass it on for another generation to cherish. It’s also a good time to set aside items for the Junk in the Trunk sale in April. More information on this seminar will be in the next newsletter.

Holy Humor Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those that wake up in the morning and say, “Good morning, Lord”, and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, “Good Lord it’s morning.”

A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied,” What do you mean you ‘know’ what the Bible means? What does it mean?” “That’s easy, Daddy,” the young boy replied excitedly. “Basic Information Before Leaving

Irish Blessing

May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire.

Ongoing Activities @ The Center

We have many ongoing activities scheduled at the Center. We hope you find some that you’ll enjoy! Due to holiday closings or special activities at the Center, the following schedule is subject to change. These changes will be posted in advance. Call the Center for more information. Back Yard Games: Tuesdays at 9:30 am Billiards: Daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Bingo: Fridays at 1:00 pm Bridge: 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 1:00 pm Bunco: 2nd & 4th Mondays at 1:00 pm Exercise: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 9:00 am – 10:00 pm ($20.00 per quarter) Knitting: Thursdays at 1:00 pm Ladies of the Roundtable: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm P.E.A.C.E. Lunch: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at noon Pinochle: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Pitch Tourney: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 12:45 pm Yoga: Tuesdays at 4:00 pm ($25.00 per quarter) ($20.00 if also registered for exercise)

Neighborhood Advisor Program If you are 60 years of age or older, you can receive assistance through the Neighborhood Advisor Program. Some available programs are: Energy Grants (HEAP) Medicare Financial Assistance Medicaid Health Services Prescription Drugs Home Care Senior Groups Tax Credits/Rebates Your neighborhood advisor can help you with the paperwork and forms that need to be completed and help you determine if a program would benefit you. Katie Bloss is the Neighborhood Advisor for the Town of Cicero. Katie will be at the center to help you with any of your concerns. Appointments are preferred. You can call Katie at 315‐454‐0168, ext. 22. Days: 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month Time: 11:00 am until 1:00 pm

AARP’s 55 Alive Driving Course It’s time to register for your Defensive Driving Course. Attendance in this class helps lower your insurance rates. Check with your insurance company for details. You must attend both dates to complete the class. Pre‐registration is required as class size is limited. Payment is expected at time of registration with checks payable to AARP in the amount of $17.00 for AARP members and $19.00 for non‐members. Date: Wednesdays, April 9 & 16 Time: 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

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CENTER HAPPENINGS

Backyard Games/Indoors This is a fun recreational level of all our favorite “backyard” games for men and women held right here at the senior center. Join us for some friendly competition, and lots of fun & laughs. Our games include Corn Hole, Ladder Ball and Wii Bowling. Day: Every Tuesday Time: 9:30 am Cost: Free

PEACE Luncheons All Onondaga County senior residents, 60 and older, are invited to join us on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at noon for a well‐balanced meal and good company. The meals are served with skim or 2% milk, bread, fruit, vegetables, and coffee or tea. Suggested donation of $2.75 for this meal will be collected at the door and exact change would be helpful. Pre‐registration is required for every PEACE Luncheon. We ask that you register at least one day in advance for each meal, and by noon on Friday for Monday’s meal. Stop in the Center to pick up a monthly menu listing. It’s a great way to meet new people, renew old friendships and have a nutritious meal.

CENTER HAPPENINGS CONTINUED

Line Dancing Bev Proux will be back with her great music to teach us some more line dances. Our next 6 week session of dancing will begin on January 22. This is a great opportunity to discover if you have two left feet or not! Beginners welcome. Day/Date: Wednesdays January 22 through February 26 Time: 9:45—10:45 am Cost: $15.00 Payment due at time of registration

Massage Therapist Massage Therapist, Theresa A. Contos, LMT from Center Point Massage Therapy continues to come to the center the first Monday of each month during our exercise class. Come and listen to the helpful information Theresa shares with us, and then sign up for a massage. Massage Cost: $10.00 for 10 minutes.

Blood Pressure Screening Mona Brown, R.N. will be here once a month to take blood pressures. Days: 4th Monday of the month Time: 10:00 am— 12:00 pm

Craft Class We’ve had a renewal of interest in doing crafts! Our projects will vary based on what the participants’ interests are. Bring your ideas from local craft stores, Pinterest, or magazines. We have some supplies on site, but you may need to buy additional supplies for some of the crafts. Days: Thursdays Time: 10:00 am Cost: varies for each project.

Intergenerational School Lunches This program unites our young students with young at heart seniors. The North Syracuse Central School District has scheduled six luncheons at six different elementary schools. Be sure to attend at least one of these exceptional lunches. Call the Senior Center to register in advance. 2013‐2014 Lunch Dates: March 12—Smith Rd. April 16—Bear Rd. May 7 — Lake Shore Rd.

Pizza & A Movie

We are looking forward to our Wednesday Lunch and a Movie series at the Center beginning in January. We will be featuring classic comedies in 2014. Lunch will be served at noon, movie will follow. Cost for each movie: $5.00 January 15 Some Like it Hot February 12 Arsenic & Old Lace March 12 The Apartment

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Cicero Town Hall Phone Numbers Cicero Town Hall 8236 Brewerton Rd. Cicero, NY 13039 Assessor’s Office ...................... 699‐1410

Comptroller’s Office ................ 699‐2759

Dog Control ............................. 699‐8109

Highway Department .............. 699‐2745

Justice Department .................. 699‐8478

Police Department ................... 699‐3677

Receiver of Taxes ..................... 699‐2756

Supervisor ................................ 699‐1414

Town Clerk ............................... 699‐8109

Zoning & Building .................... 699‐2201

Parks & Recreation

Main Office ........................... 699‐5233

Senior Center ........................ 452‐3298

Teen Center ........................... 699‐1391

P.E.A.C.E. Tips P.E.A.C.E. and the Onondaga County Division of Aging and Youth supply our senior diners with monthly health and nutrition information. This is one of their recent tips:

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become thin and weak. It happens slowly, over many years, and often you or your doctor are not aware of this until you break a bone unexpectedly. Dairy foods and products provide the most calcium in our diets. These foods include milk, milk products, yogurt, and cheese. Calcium‐fortified foods such as fruit juices, fruit drinks, tofu, and cereals are also good sources. Calcium supplements are also excellent sources but check with y our doctor or Registered Dietitian before taking any vitamin or mineral supplements.

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Meals on Wheels

Those of you that can’t make it to the Center for a P.E.A.C.E. lunch may want to look into the North Area Meals on Wheels. They prepare and package fresh meals each weekday. Their meals provide two‐thirds of the recommended Dietary Allowance for an adult and meets diabetic, low sodium, and low fat guidelines. This is another way to help seniors remain in their homes so they can maintain independence. Another benefit is having a caring driver check in on a daily basis.

Meals are delivered 5 days a week, between 11:30 and 1:00. The cost of the meals is minimal and approximately 85% of their clients qualify for the Senior Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Call Meal on Wheels at 453‐1402.

Tongue Twisters We did some research and found the most difficult tongue twisters around:

Cedar shingles should be shaved and saved. A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk.

Fight Arthritis from AARP.org/arthritis

Skip Sodas: Sugary soft drinks contribute to weight gain and the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Tufts Medical Center study Pass on Prime Rib: Eating foods high in purines (protein‐rich foods) like red meat, oily fish, spinach, mushrooms, beans and peas can make attacks of gout almost 5 times likely. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases Put a Cherry on Top: Eating cherries can lower the risk of a gout attack. Study participants who ate 10 –12 cherries over two days had a 35% lower risk of flare‐ups, Arthritis & Rheumatism revealed. Enjoy a Cocktail: Women who had more than 3 alcoholic drinks a week over 10 years reduced their rheumatoid arthritis risk by about half, a British Medical Journal found. Don’t overdo! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises women not exceed a drink a day.

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“Seniors’ Almanac” Weather Predictions A lot of pine cones on the tree means a hard winter. Jo yce Whe ato n If the squirrels get their nuts early, it will be a hard and early winter.

Mary Alice Scheel & Hal Mundstock

If leaves fall from the top of the tree first, it’ll be a mild winter. If from the bottom first, a hard winter. Dave Orso More rain in the fall, less snow in the winter. Mary Alice Scheel If leaves stay late on the tree, a mild winter. When they fall early, a hard winter.

Kathy Buck‐Reed Red sky in morning, sailors take

warning. Red sky at night, sailors delight. Jackie Bashore If yellow jackets are building their nests above ground, it will be a wet winter. Annette Merz For every foggy morning in August, it will snow that many days the next winter. Annette Merz If there is lightning in the winter, it will snow during the next ten days. Annette Merz

What’s Cooking? Spinach “Brownies” From Pat Bragman’s daughter, Debbie Sift together: 1 cup flour 2 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder Add 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 package frozen spinach (defrosted & well drained), 1 cup of chopped onions, 1 lb. shredded sharp cheese and 1 stick of melted butter or margarine. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350° for 30‐35 minutes, or until golden brown. May be served hot or cold.

Apple Brownies 1 cup margarine 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 cups flour chopped nuts 4 large (or 6 medium) apples Blend together margarine, sugar and eggs; add baking powder, cinnamon and flour, nuts and apples. Pour into cake pan and bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes. Serves 6 to 8

CanTeen Spaghetti Dinner A fundraising spaghetti dinner at the Senior Center will be served up by the Friends of the CanTeen. Our Seniors have been great supporters of this event while enjoying a great pasta dinner. We will have advance sale tickets available for $5.00 each. The cost at the door will be $6.00.

Day/Date: Saturday, March 15 Time: 3:00—7:00 pm

Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren’t

they just stale bread to begin with?

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“In the end it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your

years.” Abraham Lincoln

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This space available. Call the Senior Center

at 452-3298

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Creek Walk at Onondaga Lake

Corner Pocket

Stone Quarry Art Park in Cazenovia

When the weather outside is frightful

Snowman soup is so delightful

May it warm your spirit and soul

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

When you feel a chill or brrr

Use the peppermint stick to stir

Add hot water and sip it slow

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

The Big Kahuna does the Hula

January, February, March 2014

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