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Notes From the Director’s Desk

Volume 12, Issue 4

July/August 2012

Activities/Sports 2/3

Fitness

4

Kid’s Korner/ Learning Korner

5

Menus

6

Silver Speeders

7

We are in the middle of the summer heat and each day seems to set a record. Remember, hydration is an important part of staying healthy. The body can survive days without food, but it still needs water. So, if you are working out here at the gym or just doing yard work, don’t forget to drink water frequently. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are common during the summer months and the number one cause of these is dehydration. We get busy doing things and forget to drink water, then the body shuts down to conserve what it has left. Always carry a water bottle with you to keep those fluids replenished to stay safe and healthy. As we look ahead for the next two months I would like to invite all of you to come out to the ball fields to watch our 12 year olds compete in the Cal Ripken State Tournament the second weekend in July. We were awarded this tournament and have made

This should complete our upgrade of the cardio equipment and with further fundraisers we can start to concentrate on the weights and weight machines. As we gear up for the Fall we will be resuming our complete compliment of fitness classes. Remember if you need meeting space, tables or chairs to rent we can help you out. Just call our front desk to reserve your space. Stay cool as best as you can. The heat will subside and everyone will be wondering when it will turn back on this winter. Oh, the joys of living in Nebraska. We wouldn’t live anywhere else. Remember, the coffee is always on, we can even put ices cubes in it if you would like! Stop by for a visit. Michael Namuth Director

THE CHEYENNE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 1992-2012

“20 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE”

Dedicated to serving the health, wel lness , educational, rec reat ional and soc ia l needs of

Cheyenne County and the surrounding area.

Inside this issue:

Volume 12, Issue 4 July/August 2012

several improvements to the fields to put on a quality tourney. The competition will be from all across the state including teams from the panhandle. I hope everyone can come out to enjoy a game at the Kiwanis Field. Please watch the media outlets for the game schedules as they are announced. In August our youth fall sports will begin with football and volleyball. We will again be participating in the Sterling leagues, make sure you get your child registered as space is l imi ted as well as equipment for the football league. To ensure your child’s space in football you must have them registered and fitted by July 25th. If you register after this date we might not have the proper equipment for your child to play.

By the time summer concludes we should have in place the final pieces of cardio equipment. We have replaced some older pieces and added a few new ones.

Summer Hours Summer Hours Summer Hours Summer Hours

MondayMondayMondayMonday----ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday 5:00 am—9:00 pm

FridayFridayFridayFriday 5:00 am—8:00 pm

SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday 7:00 am—1:00 pm

The Cheyenne County Community Center

With the summer heat beating down on us, it’s important to keep hydrated at all the games and practices. Baseball is coming to an end and with football coming up, make sure the kids have water bottles and are getting the proper breaks and you are aware of heat exhaustion symptoms. Also, if you are planning on coaching, make sure you get with me so I can get the correct information for concussion training, as it is now a state law for anyone that will be coaching children. The twelve year olds Cal Ripken State Tournament will be held here in Sidney this year! We have five teams in the tournament and we are hoping it is going to be a great and successful time! Tackle football sign up deadline is July 25th, after this date we can NOT get your kid into the league so make sure you get them registered!! Practices will begin August 6th, equipment sizing on August 8th and the first practice in pads will be on August 16th!! Our free basketball camp is scheduled for the boys on the 16th, 17th, 18th of July. 4th—6th grade will be 8:30—10:00am and the 7th-8th grade will be 10:00—11:30am. The girls will follow up the camp the next week, July 23rd—25th with the times being the same schedule as the boys. This

basketball camp will be held at CCCC! The Sterling, CO volleyball league will go again this year. Games will be played on Saturdays and will start in the middle of September. I will have as much information as I can get when I get the forms sent to me. This league will cost $30 (includes a t-shirt) and is for girls 3rd-6th grade. Please contact me for more information. Make sure to keep the kids active and busy, but take the necessary actions to keep them safe! Sports help with communication, respect and teamwork, so let’s keep all the kids busy and healthy! Kasey Kantor Sports Director

We’re midway through the summer and still going strong! The summer program has 6 weeks left before we let out just in time to get the kids ready for school. The Community Center Kid’s Club has done all sorts of things to stay busy in the afternoons. We have 51 children enrolled in the program and have spent a lot of time playing at the park, the ball fields in the gym and along the trail. I would really like to thank Jessica Ernest and Austin Jacobsen for being part of the program this year, they have been great help and I couldn’t have done it without them, plus the kids love them!! Remember even though it is summer, we still have our fitness classes going strong! Monday through Thursday we have a variety of 10 classes that you can choose from. Check out our fitness class schedule on the back page of this newsletter or head to our website and get all the information you need, including days and times. With a membership all classes, except for Spinning, are included! Come take advantage of our great classes! The Get Fit & Stay Fit Challenge is going to be having a follow up weigh-in for all the 2012 participants in September so you can all gauge how much you have lost, how have maintained your weight or just coming in to get that motivation back to reaching your goals, since the ending of the challenge in April. We are also going to be doing something new this year, in the Fall we are going to have a 6 week challenge that will be done before the holidays arrive. We will be giving quick tips and advice about how to control your cravings

during the holiday time and hot not too indulge with all the great holiday dinners and leftovers. This will be a short version of the Challenge before we start up the big challenge once again right after the new year and will only be a minimal fee with a couple weigh–ins and prizes at the end for the top male and the top female contenders. This is just another way for us to help you prepare to start living a fit and healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned for dates on all of these and when everything will be taking place! I have got a few activities for children and for adults that are in the works, that I hope to be taking place this Fall so stay tuned for that information also. As always if you have a class you would be interested in taking, something new you would like to learn how to do or just have a great idea for an activity for adults or children please feel free to get in touch with me and we can certainly try it out! Have a great rest of the summer! Kiersten Richards Activities Director

Kiersten Richards Activities Director

[email protected]

Activities/SportsActivities/SportsActivities/SportsActivities/Sports From the Activities Director

From the Sports Director

Kasey Kantor Sports Director

[email protected]

Volume 12, Issue 4

EventsEventsEventsEvents

Boys & Girls Basketball Camps

Boys: July 16th—July 18th

4th—6th graders 8:30—10:00am

7th & 8th graders 10:00—11:30am

Girls: July 23rd—July 25th

4th—6th graders 8:30—10:00am

7th & 8th graders 10:00—11:30am

Camps will be held @ CCCC

College Students: Get a monthly rate of $21.50/month for the summer months, bring your

college ID to sign up

ALL youth and adults sports schedules will be posted on our

Website www.community-center.org

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook

Fall Football!!!

South Platte Youth Football League

registration begins June 22nd and will end July 25th.

Tackle Football league for

3rd-6th grades

Games will be played on Saturdays beginning in September and will run

through October

FLAG FOOTBALL

Registration begins August 12th

DEADLINE is August 30th

Games will be played in

September & October

on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Come support your local teams at the

Cal Ripken State Tournament

held here in Sidney!!

July 13th, 14th & 15th

Games will be played @

the Kiwanis Field

**Watch our website for

schedule information**

Th

is camp

is

FREE

of charg

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Pre-Diabetes Basics Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar levels are not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes, yet they are still higher than normal. In the past, individuals with pre-diabetes would have been considered “borderline diabetic.” Symptoms Pre-diabetes does not always have symptoms, but there are usually some warning signs. These included frequent

urination, extreme hunger, blurry vision, fatigue, frequent infections, increased thirst and weight loss. The primary symptom for this condition is elevated blood glucose levels. If you suspect you may be at risk, there are two tests commonly used to diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes; a fasting plasma glucose (FPG test) and an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Both are equally successful in determining your blood glucose level.

Treatment & Prevention While the pre-diabetic condition is not as debilitating as diabetes, it still has risks. When your blood glucose level is above normal, it can cause damage to your circulatory system and heart. If the condition is not managed, many people with pre-diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years. If you have pre-diabetes, there is still a lot you can do to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. Here are some preventative measures: *Lose weight In a study of more than 3,000 people with pre-diabetes, a five to seven percent weight loss (about 10 pounds for a 200 pound person) lowered the incidence of type 2 diabetes by nearly 70 percent. *Get active Physical activity (and its accompanying weight loss) will lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and boost your health in other ways too. Try walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week *Eat sensibly Cut excess calories, sugar, saturated fat and trans fat from your diet and you will cut your risk of diabetes. Include more healthy fats, fiber, whole grains, fruits & veggies *Quit Smoking Smokers are 50% to 90% more likely to develop diabetes than nonsmokers. If you smoke, taking steps to quit today can reduce your risk of serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes. *Drink moderately Moderate drinking (no more than one drink daily for women or two drinks daily for men) has a protective effect against diabetes, but avoid heavy drinking

FitnessFitnessFitnessFitness From the Fitness Director

Tera Segelke

Personal Trainer

[email protected]

PERSONAL

TRAINING

PACKAGES:

1 Session—$35

4 Sessions—$140 (month)




Start-up & Beginners Programs

$75

Forget your headphones?

We have two different types available for sale at the

front desk.

Cardio Theater Stereo Headphones

$11.00

Cardio Theater Basic Headphones

$7.00

Andi Ambur Fitness Director/Personal Trainer

[email protected]

Volume 12, Issue 4

Preschool & ChildcarePreschool & ChildcarePreschool & ChildcarePreschool & Childcare From the Childcare Director, Kid’s Korner

Our Summer Bug Program is officially off to a great start. Our children are busy

going to the matinees, swimming, field trips, library days, science experiments, themed activities, ice cream truck visits, park & picnic days along

with everyday fun outdoor learning experiences. We are definitely keeping busy and enjoying the Summer time fun.

We celebrated our first International Mud Day, the children had the opportunity to play in the mud, make mud pies, etc. Mud play benefits children in 3

ways: 1. It offers a unique tactile , sensory experience that is vital to a child’s developing brain 2. As children run mud through fingers, scoop mud from

containers and create mud pies, they develop their hand-eye coordination and learn about cause and effect 3. Research shows that kids who play in dirt develop

stronger immunes systems that can pave the way for better health throughout their adult lives.

Our school age children had a car wash at the end of June, with Viaero supplying all the

materials. All proceeds will go back to the after school program. Thanks to Viaero for helping make this a successful, fun activity.

I would like to personally thank each person who sits on the board of the Community Center and our Director Michael Namuth for the purchase of our new bus, a new tricycle track, and

artificial grass that the little ones can safely play on outside. As well as all of the staff and parents who made donations for our tricycles! Our childcare center is very fortunate to have people who

support us and assist us in continuing to be the best childcare center in town! Quality is not a department, it is an organization wide commitment! Thank you.

Anyone with questions about our childcare center or our preschool program may contact us at 308-254-9240 or email us at [email protected] don’t forget to stay up to date with us on

facebook—Kid’s Korner Childcare Ctr. As well! Tiffany Jones, Childcare Director

The 2012 – 2013 school year is underway, we will welcome all of our new students and families! Learning Korner is excited to begin a new school year, and looking

forward to working with your children. The first few weeks we will be working with

the children on routines and becoming comfortable with Miss Angie and I, and new

friends. I am pleased we will have a few of our ‘veteran’ children here to help be role

model for our new friends for the first week or two.

Miss Angie and I are looking forward to another great year of serving children and

families in Learning Korner Preschool.

We will be having a book fair the week of August 20th come check out the newest

award winners, best sellers, popular series, and children’s favorites. Some items are

scholastic exclusives. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to increase your child’s class-

room library and support the Learning Korner through the “Classroom Wish List” donation pro-

gram!

Cassie Challburg, Preschool TeacherCassie Challburg, Preschool TeacherCassie Challburg, Preschool TeacherCassie Challburg, Preschool Teacher

From the Preschool Teacher, Learning Korner

Cassie Challburg

Preschool

Teacher

Tiffany Jones Childcare Director

[email protected]


Congregate Meals are served at the Cheyenne County Community Center Monday thru Friday at Noon. The cost is $3.00 per meal for persons age 60 and over. For persons under age 60, the cost is $6.25 Orders for the current day’s meal must be placed between 8:30 and 9:30 am on that day. Call 254-4835 and speak with the Site Manager, Virginia Gregory. See friends and share a great tasting, nutritious meal. All meals are served with a bread, milk, and/or coffee, and a dessert. The menu for Congregate Meals are as follows:

Monday, July 9: Cheeseburger w/ trimmings, french fries & baked beans Tuesday, July 10: Cottage cheese fruit plate w/ meat & veggies Wednesday, July 11: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, tater tots & spinach salad Thursday, July 12: Chicken Pot Pie, Arabian Peach salad Friday, July 13: Sausage gravy over biscuit, hashbrowns & tomatoes Monday, July 16: Mandarin Chicken Salad, pasta salad & grapes Tuesday, July 17: Meatloaf, baked potato & cream corn Wednesday, July 18: Tuna Noodle casserole, fruited gelatin & broccoli Thursday, July 19: BBQ Chicken, rice pilaf & brussel

Friday, July 20: Liver & onions, macaroni & cheese, pea salad Monday, July 23: Chef salad w/ veggies & crackers Tuesday, July 24: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes & gravy & copper penny salad

Wednesday, July 25: Salmon Loaf, candied sweet potato, lima beans Thursday, July 26: Goulash, peas & creamy cucumbers Friday, July 27: Egg sausage bake, hashbrowns & baked tomatoes Monday, July 30: Pork cutlet, parsl ied potatoes & mixed vegetables Tuesday, July 31: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes & gravy & sliced beets Wednesday, August 1: Beef & cheese enchilada, spanish rice & refried beans Thursday, August 2: Crispy fish, macaroni & cheese & spinach Friday, August 3: Chicken al a king over biscuit & squash casserole Monday, August 6: Hamburger w/ the works and pasta salad Tuesday, August 7: Crab salad on lettuce leaf, peas & carrots

Wednesday, August 8: Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes & broccoli Thursday, August 9: Cook’s choice Friday, August 10: Sweet & sour pork, rice pilaf & sugar snap peas Monday, August 13: Tuna melt sandwich, potato salad & baked beans Tuesday, August 14: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy Wednesday, August 15: Cottage cheese fruit plate w/ meat & veggies Thursday, August 16: Beef stroganoff w/ noodles & carrot raisin salad Friday, August 17: Sliced ham, au gratin potatoes & braised cabbage

Congregate Meals MenuCongregate Meals MenuCongregate Meals MenuCongregate Meals Menu

The above menus are subject to change without notice. Please listen to KSID Radio daily for current menus or look in the Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The week’s menu is also posted at the centerthe centerthe centerthe center on the lobby bulletin board.

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Hello again! As we pass through another couple months, I’m consistently seeing growth in the “Silver Speeders” activities. With more seniors coming to the centerthe centerthe centerthe center, plus more enjoying community events sponsored by the center the center the center the center , it’s just a matter of time before the area “Silver Speeders” will see the benefits of our facility. To recap what monthly senior events are currently taking place, we’ll start by thanking Virginia Gregory and her ever growing Congregate meal program. With the combination of her sit down meal, plus the ”Meals on Wheels” program, many area residents are eating better and healthier. To enhance the meals program, Timm

Lindemann provides no cost food every Wednesday through the “Table of Grace” grocery program. Our Tuesday and Wednesday card players, plus senior dance enthusiast (last Sunday of each month), continue to show what the center the center the center the center has to offer. The senior potluck dinner and bingo will be taking July and August off due to all the Summer weekend events, but will make a return the second Sunday of September. To try to keep tabs on what the senior groups like to do, I will continuing to sponsor activities, such as craft days, senior trips and information material. With the philosophy that once a person realizes what the center the center the center the center has to offer, he or she will be hooked, there is always an open invitation to all area seniors to just stop by and say help!!

In closing, the summer is flying by and the Tunnel Walk is getting stronger than ever, so until next time! Scott Borcher, Senior Community Director

Over 55 Silver Speeders July/August Events

Senior ActivitiesSenior ActivitiesSenior ActivitiesSenior Activities

Scott Borcher Senior Community

Director [email protected]

July *Cards every Tuesday & Wednesday, 12pm—3pm *Every Thursday Bingo @ Golden Living Center, 2pm 11th—Senior Craft Day @ Golden Living, 2-4pm Summer cards, cost $10, pre-register by July 9th 17th&18th—Pitch Tourney, 12pm-3pm @ CCCC 22nd—Senior Dance, 3-6pm

August *Cards every Tuesday & Wednesday, 12pm—3pm *Every Thursday Bingo @ Golden Living Center, 2pm 8th—Craft Day @ Golden Living Center, 2-4pm Cost is $10, pre-register by Monday Aug. 6th 14th&15th—Pitch Tourney,12pm—3pm @ CCCC 25th—Senior Dance, 3-6pm

Senior Potluck and Bingo will

return Sunday September 9th!


Special Interest Special Interest Special Interest Special Interest Reed Kaus

CCCC Summer Intern

What is your position at the Center and what does it entail? I am officially considered an intern, which to me, is a position that involves just as much learning as it does doing things. One of my main duties is to assist our fitness director in her day to day activities. From ensuring the weight room is in or-der, to coming up with creative workouts for clients. What brought you to Sidney? I lived in Sidney for 5 years between my 5th grade year and when I was a sophomore in high school. Then I moved to Boise, ID and went to Mountain View High School. Almost immediately after my graduation my dad started working for Cabela’s again, so my family has been back here for about 4 years. I couldn’t wait to finally spend a summer at home! Where did you attend school and what did you major in? I wrestled at Boise State before transferring to the University of Idaho to complete my Bachelors of Science in Physical Education with a major in Exercise Science & Health and a minor in Psychology. What are your future plans? In August I will be attending Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. I will be working towards a Masters of Education in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sports & Exercise Psychology. I eventually want to continue on to obtain my Ph. D. What made your decision to go down the path you are headed? I always knew that I wanted my life to involve sports since I was in high school. Once I got to college I had a great advisor who helped me realize that I wasn’t interested in working with people who were broken and in the process of healing, such as Physical Therapist does. I was interested in high functioning, high performing individuals and making them the best that they could be! Then after taking a Pysch 101 class, I was hooked! What is your favorite part of your position as the CCCC Intern? The best part is easily getting to know the people that come in and use the Center. I love being able to discuss fitness theory and practice with them as well as my daily conversations with Andi about fitness! How have your experiences been thus far? The past 4 years have been crazy. I love all the different experiences I’ve had and feel blessed for having all the people that have been a part of it. I’m extremely grateful to our Director, Mike Namuth, for giving me this opportunity. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here!

Go Big Red!

Volume 12, Issue 4

Step Aerobics

M & W—5:30—6:30 pm

Yoga !!

Summer Hours:

6-7am @ Memorial Gardens Gazebo

Please bring your own mat.

Boot Camp Mondays & Wednesdays

5:30-6:15am

Spinning ®Spinning ®Spinning ®Spinning ® Schedule of classes available at front desk.

$5/class or unlimited monthly:

$25/member $50/non-member

Mix it Up

M/T/W/Th

12:15—12:45 pm

The perfect lunchtime

workout!

No materials

required!

Pilates

Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 am—11:30 am

Water Aerobics Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

5:45—6:30am

Holiday Inn hotel pool

Silver Sneakers

Muscular Strength

& Range of

Movement Tuesdays and Thursdays

9 - 10 am

Position @ CCCC Available:

Night/weekend staffNight/weekend staffNight/weekend staffNight/weekend staff

Duties include:

Front desk activities, answering phones,

customer relations and keeping a safe environment Need to be able to work

nights & weekends, perform light cleaning duties,

self motivated and complete tasks without

supervision

“JOIN THE BUILDERS”“JOIN THE BUILDERS”“JOIN THE BUILDERS”“JOIN THE BUILDERS”

Buy a brick and complete the Community Center. Bricks are available @ $50 each with

an additional charge of $10 per line.

This is a special way to recognize family members or loved ones and help the

Community Center Foundation in future endeavors. Please call for information or stop

by and pick up a form.


SunSunSunSun MonMonMonMon TueTueTueTue WedWedWedWed ThuThuThuThu FriFriFriFri SatSatSatSat 1 CLOSED

2 3 Weight Watchers 4-7

4 Closed

5 6 7 Open 7am—1pm

8 CLOSED

9 10 WIC 8:30-5:30 Mtg. Rm. #1 & #2 Senior cards 12-3pm Weight Watchers 4-7

11 Senior cards 12-3pm

12 13 14 Open 7am—1pm

15 CLOSED

16 Basketball Camp 8:30—11:30

17 Basketball Camp 8:30—11:30 Senior cards 12-3pm Weight Watchers 4-7

18 Basketball Camp 8:30—11:30 Senior cards 12-3pm

19 20 21 Open 7am—1pm

22 CLOSED Senior Dance 3-6pm

23 Basketball Camp 8:30—11:30

24 Basketball Camp 8:30—11:30 Senior cards 12-3pm Weight Watchers 4-7

25 Basketball Camp 8:30—11:30 Senior cards 12-3pm

26 27 28 Open 7am—1pm

29 CLOSED

30 31 Senior cards 12-3pm Weight Watchers 4-7

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5 6 Blood Drive 12:30-6:30

7 Senior cards 12-3pm Blood Drive 12:30—6:30 Weight Watchers 4-7



12 13 14 Senior cards 12-3pm Weight Watchers 4-7

15 Senior cards 12-3pm Weight Watchers 4-7

16 17 18 Open 7am—1pm

19 20 21 Senior Cards 12-3pm

22 Weight Watchers 4-7

23 24 25 Open 7am—1pm

26 27 28 Senior Cards 12-3pm

29 Weight Watchers 4-7

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Age Rate Annual Income Income Tax Deduction

65 4.3% $860.00 $8,021.00

75 5.3% $1,1060.00 $9,993.00

85 7.1% $1,420.00 $12,005.00

90 8.0% $1,600.00 $13,358.00

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Current Income RatesCurrent Income RatesCurrent Income RatesCurrent Income Rates Figure based on a $20,000 charitable gift:

Your Gift Annuity will:Your Gift Annuity will:Your Gift Annuity will:Your Gift Annuity will: • Help your community center • Increase your income • Provide a guaranteed fixed income for life • Provide a current charitable income tax deduction

A Gift That Provides Lifetime IncomeA Gift That Provides Lifetime IncomeA Gift That Provides Lifetime IncomeA Gift That Provides Lifetime Income and Support For Your Hometownand Support For Your Hometownand Support For Your Hometownand Support For Your Hometown

In today’s economic environment you may want to consider the many advantages of a Charitable

Gift Annuity as a tool to help you give back to your community.

Rates recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities, February 2009Rates recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities, February 2009Rates recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities, February 2009Rates recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities, February 2009

You may want to consider the many advantages of a Gift Annuity. For more information contact:For more information contact:For more information contact:For more information contact:

Cheyenne County Community Center Foundation, Inc. Dianne Dorwart, President

627 Toledo St., Sidney, NE 69162 308-254-7000 www.community-center.org

Instead of just leaving bequests to loved ones after you’re gone, consider making gifts while you’re still alive. Giving gifts while you’re still living can help reduce the size of your estate and minimize potential estate taxes. And, with careful planning, you can also limit federal gift taxes. TaxTaxTaxTax----free Giftsfree Giftsfree Giftsfree Gifts Each year, you can give away up to $13,000 in cash or other assets per recipient to as many individuals as you want, gift tax free. If you’re married, you and your spouse can jointly give away $22,000 per recipient (a "split gift"). If you have several children to consider, as well as their spouses, and grandchildren, those annual gifts can really add up and may significantly reduce the size of your estate. Another way to avoid gift taxes is to pay medical expenses or school tuition for a loved one. There are no limits on the amount of these expenses you can pay, as long as you give the money directly to the medical provider or the educational

institutions where the expenses were incurred. Another possibility might be to make tax-free contributions to the 529 college sav-ings plan of a beneficiary. In one year, you may invest as much as $65,000 ($130,000 if you split the gift with your spouse) in a 529 plan. However, that $65,000 will be treated as if it were a series of $13,000 gifts made over five years. As a result, you won’t be able to make any other tax-free gifts to that person during that five-year period. Lifetime GiftLifetime GiftLifetime GiftLifetime Gift----tax Credittax Credittax Credittax Credit A lifetime gift-tax credit allows you to give away as much as a total of $1 million to family, friends, and other beneficiaries over your lifetime without owing any federal gift tax. If you are married, you and your spouse each are entitled to a separate credit. Use any or all of the credit to offset taxes on gifts, and the amount you have used will not be available to offset taxes on your estate. Gifts made under the $13,000 tax-free-gift rule will not use up any of your lifetime

gift-tax credit. However, any gifts you make over the $13,000 limit per individual, per year, will reduce your lifetime available credit. But you generally won’t have to pay any federal gift taxes unless your total gifts over the $13,000 limit add up to over $1 million. Giving after You’re GoneGiving after You’re GoneGiving after You’re GoneGiving after You’re Gone Under current law, you can leave bequests of up to $1 million free of federal estate taxes in 2003. If you’re married, you and your spouse can each leave up to $1 million estate tax free. This amount is scheduled to increase to $1.5 million in 2004, $2 million in 2006, and $3.5 million in 2009. In 2010, the estate tax is scheduled to be repealed, only to return a year later, depending on Congressional action. Because gifts that are sheltered by your lifetime gift-tax credit will reduce the amount you can leave tax free to your heirs, it’s important to carefully consider your gift- and estate-tax strategies. We can help you design a plan to minimize your tax exposure.

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Class Class Class Class InstructorInstructorInstructorInstructor DayDayDayDay TimeTimeTimeTime LocationLocationLocationLocation Water Aerobics Water Aerobics Water Aerobics Water Aerobics L. Richards M/TU/TH 5:45 AM—6:30 AM Holiday Inn Stretch ClassStretch ClassStretch ClassStretch Class A. Ambur M W F 9:00 AM—10:00 AM Meeting Rooms SilverSneakersSilverSneakersSilverSneakersSilverSneakers B. Bown TU TH 9:00 AM—10:00 AM Meeting Rooms Muscular Strength & Muscular Strength & Muscular Strength & Muscular Strength & Range MovementRange MovementRange MovementRange Movement BootcampBootcampBootcampBootcamp K. Edgington M W 5:30 AM—6:15 AM CCCC West Gym Step AerobicsStep AerobicsStep AerobicsStep Aerobics A. Klipfel M W 5:30 PM—6:30 PM CCCC West Gym Mix It UpMix It UpMix It UpMix It Up K. Edgington M TU W TH 12:15 PM—12:45 PM CCCC West Gym YogaYogaYogaYoga C. Steele TU TH 6:00 AM—7:00 AM Memorial Gardens Gazebo PilatesPilatesPilatesPilates B. Bown TU/TH 10:00 am—11:30 am Meeting Rooms SpinningSpinningSpinningSpinning K. Richards/L. Bosard/ Schedule available at front desk East Racquetball A. Houtwed **separate charges apply for Spinning®**

Classes are FREE with membershipClasses are FREE with membershipClasses are FREE with membershipClasses are FREE with membership Non-Members: $5 Drop In Fee or $40 Monthly Class Pass

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COMMUNITY CENTER

Dedicated to se rving the heal th ,

wel lness , educational , rec reational

and soc ial needs of Cheyenne

County and the surrounding area . Come to the Center! Phone: 308Phone: 308Phone: 308Phone: 308----254254254254----7000700070007000

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