FEATURED THIS

ISSUE:

BILLIARD ROOM

PROJECT………...1

COURTYARD

PROJECT ……….2

COMING UP……..2

OUT &

ABOUT…………….3

GUESS

WHO……………….3

SPOTLIGHT ON:

FINE ART

CLASS…………..4-5

BRAIN

TEASERS………….6

HOLIDAY

POTLUCK………….7

Center NEWSLETTER

On Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Girl Scout Troop 4095 held an Open House to present

the work they completed in the Billiard and back Game Room at the Senior Center as

part of their Silver Award Project. The girls gave a PowerPoint presentation and conduct-

ed tours of the rooms. Pictured with the troop are; Nick Smith and Eddie Garcia from

Parks, Brad McIntire, Community Services Director, Council Member Manny Cardoza,

Grange Co-op Manager, Leo, and Steve Kroeger, City Manager.

After choosing the Senior Center as their project location, the girls put together a

design proposal and refurbished the Billiard and back Game Room, including new paint,

furniture, framing, artwork, and hardware for the wall cabinet. Most of the materials were

donated by local businesses, and the rest was purchased with the money they fund-

raised for this project. The improvements have been well received as visitors and partici-

pants continue to comment on how fresh and bright the rooms look.

Thank you for all your hard work!

THANK YOU Girl Scout Troop 4095

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Some exciting updates are coming our way in late Spring of this year. The courtyard area will be completely

reconstructed and up to code for ADA compliance. The scope of work will include: removal of the entire

existing concrete patio and ramps, construction of improved drainage, new ramps, concrete patio and a

20’X20’ shade structure. The ADA parking area to the north of the patio will also be reconstructed to meet

ADA requirements. When completed, we hope the space will be utilized as a place for people to

socialize and gather. Hopefully, the project will go out for bids in March pending City Council approval, and

construction is not expected to get under way until May or June.

Courtyard Project: Spring 2018

Sign-ups for Winter/Spring Day Trips open Tuesday, February 6 @ 7am.

NEW CLASS! Square Dancing with caller, Holly Ferreira. Tuesdays: February 13 -March 20,

6:00-7:30pm. Cost: $5 per class. All levels and ages welcome.

St. Patrick’s Day Potluck– Wednesday, March 14th 5:30-7pm. Corned beef & cabbage dinner.

Sign-up Now! CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT—Thursdays, February 8-March 15,

12:00-2:30pm This is a free, 6 week class put on by Sutter County Public Health. Learn how to manage

medications, getting a good night’s sleep, dealing with difficult emotions, physical activity and exercise,

preventing falls, managing pain and fatigue, better breathing, healthy eating, making informed treatment

decisions, working with your health care professional and so much more.

FREE WORKSHOPS

Hospice Care– Join Freedom Home Health & Hospice for an informational workshop on the

fundamentals of hospice care. Thursday Feb 15, 11am

Congestive Heart Failure-Presented by Prestige Assisted Living. Caregivers can benefit from specialized

training about CHF. Thursday Feb 8, 1:30pm.

Legal Services– A representative from the Yuba-Sutter Legal Center for Seniors will be here to speak on

legal assistance and issues for Seniors in the Yuba-Sutter area. Thursday March 15, 11am.

CPR Training for All Ages– Brush up on your CPR skills! This is an informational workshop only, no

certificates will be issued. Free event sponsored by REACH Air Medical Services. Information about

emergency air medical services will also be available. Thursday March 22, 11:30 am.

Life Changes & Transitions– Join Becky Baker from Summerfield Assisted Living to learn what your op-

tions are in transitioning from your home to an Assisted Living Community. Thursday, Mar. 29, 11:30am.

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Top Left: Yuba City day trippers posed for a picture before heading off to explore the festivities at the Victorian Christmas Street Fair in Nevada City. Top Right: After touring the Christmas lights around the city of Roseville, the group enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

Who WAS that??

Who is this?

(Both pictures are of the same person.)

Buzz Jones Terri Ward

Thank you, Terri Ward and Buzz

Jones for sharing your pictures!

Submit your photo to Jessica or Terri

for the next Guess Who!

Spotlight On: Fine Art Class

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This class offers individual guidance as needed, by local artist, John Voter. The small class size allows for

one-on-one attention and instruction, using fine art techniques, as each student works on their own

projects, at their own pace, and are encouraged by each other’s support.

Participants felt there needed to be a distinction made that this was more than just a multi-media art class,

and came to a consensus to change the name of the class to Fine Art Class. But the name of the class

shouldn’t discourage anyone from joining the fun. All levels, whether you’re just starting out or an

advanced artist, are welcome and encouraged to join.

There are 2 class times available allowing for people who work during the day to enjoy a break from the

grind of daily life by participating in the evening. If you are interested in the class, you are welcome to stop

by either the afternoon or evening class and check it out!

John is available to offer guidance for what materials you might need to purchase for the class. It’s your

choice what type of medium you would like to work with whether it’s watercolor, oil, acrylic, or pastels.

Crystal Hackett paints in the details on her landscape.

Instructor, John Voter, works with

student, Elsie Zaboski on her painting.

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Fine Art Class meets on Tuesdays in the art

room from 1:00-4:00pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Cost is

$13 per class for residents and $14 per class for

non-residents, plus cost of art supplies. Check

our activity guide for monthly class fees.

Pictured above, Lidia Cantu perfects the color on a

portrait of her grandson, a gift for her family.

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4.

ANSWERS FROM LAST NEWSLETTER

Thanksgiving Trivia Answer: Gimbels

held the first Thanksgiving Day

Parade in 1920.

REBUS PUZZLE ANSWERS:

1. Double Cross

2. Excuse Me

3. Tunafish

4. Long Time, No See

5. You’re Under Arrest

By moving only 2 toothpicks, re-arrange so that

you still have a field goal post shape, but the

football is outside of the middle.

SUPER BOWL TRIVIA

1. Who won the first 2 Super Bowls?

2. Which team played in the most consecutive Super

Bowls?

3. Who was the first player to be awarded MVP 3

times?

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTLUCK & TREE LIGHTING

On Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 the Senior Center hosted it’s

annual Holiday Potluck & Christmas Tree Lighting. Approximately

56 attended this year. The evening began with singing by

“The Merry Carolers,” followed by the tree lighting countdown

ceremony, led by Brad McIntire, Director of Community Services.

A special THANK YOU to all who volunteered and helped with

setting up and clean-up after the event.

Our next potluck will be held on Wednesday, March 14th to

celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. See you there!

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Jessica Chiechi @ 822-4613.