April 2020 Email Edition

OUR SENIOR CENTER

REMAINS CLOSED

UNTIL FURTHER

NOTICE.

The need for social distanc-

ing has caused the cancela-

tion of all classes, member-

ship events, and group activ-

ities such as BINGO and

ROVERs trips. The need for

social distancing has also

given us an opportunity to

try sending the newsletter

via email since preparing a

print version is not current-

ly possible.

This April electronic edition

features the photo spread

originally planned, but is

missing the usual monthly

calendar section(s).

—Editor

WELCOME NEW CO-EDITOR CYNDE DONNELLY

To have an item considered for publication, please contact either Cynde or Sandra. The submission of all ads will con-tinue to be handled by Brady Lock.

Thank you Jim Howard for

suggesting the addition of page

numbers to our newsletter. We

will also try to note the day of

the week on the front page

“Save the Date” section when

that feature resumes..

Happy April,

The flowers are beginning to bloom and it looks like spring is just around the corner! The rain we have been receiving is wonderful to see. Hope you are enjoying!

“Wash your hands”; “Cover your cough/sneeze”; “Maintain social dis-tancing”; “Stay home”… have been some of the important words we have been asked to live by for the last few weeks. It is hoped that this will keep us safe and germ free. Keep up the good work and stay healthy!!!!

We hope to get back to our normal schedules and routines soon. We will keep you posted!

Thanks everyone!

— Bev

Thank you Rob Livick—Morro Bay Public Works

Since the Community Center opened in 1989, the only Senior Center sign

appeared on a short, hardscape wall that wasn’t visible from the street. After

years of trying to tell callers how to find us, the City has placed us on their

new street front sign! The new V-shaped sign bearing “Active Adults 55+” is

legible from both directions on Kennedy Way and from directly across on

Piney Way.

Thank you Kirk Carmichael for championing this request.

— Board of Directors

Ground Breaking—BOCCE BALL

COURTS & GREEN HOUSE

Saturday, March 7

L-R, Brady Lock, Sr. Programs Coordina-

tor, Daren Pitcher, Sr. Pastor El Morro

Church of the Nazarene, Joanne Cogh-

lan, Morro Bay in Bloom, Councilmem-

bers Red Davis and Dawn Addis, Mayor

John Headding, and Larry Rosen, 1st

VP, Morro Bay Senior Citizens, Inc.

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Newsletter processing team in

action in February. Keith &

Wanda; Lynne & Bud; Lee, Joyce,

Walt, Sandra (taking photo), and

Patricia (far right).

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: mbactivesrs.com

Our site goes way beyond this hard copy newsletter, by

providing helpful links to City Departments, photos and

more! Member, Barry Trosper is our webmaster.

Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3

39 Plus

Dance Club We can’t wait to get back

to dancing! Join us after

the Community Center

reopens. Our weekly

dance group is affordable

and lots of fun.

805-772-3896

39plusdanceclub@gmail.

RECENT and UPCOMING DONATIONS BY

YOUR BOARD

April 2020 to be determined.

March 2020 $300 to the Senior Nutrition Program.

Feb. 2020 $200 to the Historical Society of Morro

Bay for their future presentations, and

a possible membership for our Center.

Curried Shrimp & Carrot Bouilla-

baisse

Serving size 4 and cooking time 30

minutes

Ingredients:

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 pounds shelled and deveined large

shrimp

2-1/2 Tsp. curry powder

1 Tbs. unsalted butter

1 Large shallot chopped

1 Large garlic clove chopped

1 lb. medium carrots, peeled and

sliced on the diagonal ¼” thick

2 Tsp. caraway seeds

2 Tsp. coriander seeds

2 Tsp. mustard seeds

1 Bay leaf

½ cup dry white wine

2 cups fresh carrot juice

1 Tbs. chopped Cilantro (optional)

How to make this recipe:

In a large skillet, heat 1 table-

spoon of the oil until shimmering.

Add the shrimp, season with salt,

pepper and 1-1/2 tsp. of the curry

and cook over moderately high

heat for 3 minutes, stirring.

Transfer the shrimp to a bowl set

aside.

In the same skillet, melt the but-

ter in the remaining 1 tablespoon

of olive oil over moderate low

heat. Add the shallot, garlic and

the remaining 1 tsp. of curry; cook

for 3 minutes. Increase the heat

to moderate, add the carrots and

cook, stirring occasionally, until

they begin to soften, about 5

minutes.

Wrap the caraway, coriander,

mustard seeds and bay leaf in

cheese cloth and add to the pan.

Add the wine and simmer, scrap-

ing up any browned bits, until

reduced in half, 2 minutes. Add

the carrot juice, cover and simmer

until the carrots are tender, 10

minutes. Return the shrimp to

the skillet; simmer for 2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper. Dis-

card the spices. Transfer to warm

bowls, garnish with cilantro and

serve along with warm baguettes

and mixed green salad

w/champagne dressing.

Cooking with Carole Truesdale, Events Coordinator

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First Friday night BINGO (canceled for April 3, 2020), packs the Veterans’

Memorial Hall. At right, Louise, BINGO Coordinator), and Marty (Past

Board Secretary) prepare before the sales line opens on March 6.

JEWELRY

If you’re looking for reasonably priced jewelry, check out our

lobby display case. All items are priced at only $1.00

Please also remember your Senior/Active Adult Center when you

have jewelry you’re no longer wearing. Your donated jewelry is

one of the ways we make funds that offset the expenses of our

monthly membership dinners, ROVERS trips, and special activi-

ties such as Christmas wreath making.

AFTER OUR FACILITY REOPENS, please drop off donated

jewelry at the Senior/Active Adults Center Office during our

normal office hours. The more inventory we have, the more funds

we raise for our Senior/Active Adults Center!

— Vicki McDonald & Ruth Schooler, Bling Coordinators

MORRO BAY COUNCIL

John Headding, Mayor 805-909-9785 jheadding@morrobayca.gov Office Hours by appointment, M-F. Please call.

Dawn Addis 805-749-3751 daddis@morrobayca.gov Office Hours by appointment. Email preferred.

Marlys McPherson 805-772-1452 mmcpherson@morrobayca.gov Call to make appointment at convenient time

and place.

Red Davis 805-772-0874 rdavis@morobayca.gov Office Hours 9-10am twice monthly at Sun N

Buns. Call for specific dates 805-772-0874.

Jeff Heller 805-471-1257 jheller@morrobayca.gov Office Hours by appointment with Top Dog

Coffee Bar suggested. Please call or text.

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10₵ GREETING CARDS

AFTER OUR FACILITY REOPENS, please sup-

port your Active Adults… 55+ Center by purchas-

ing 10 cent greeting cards from the selection in our

lobby.

Gerry McAfee works hard to keep our selection

fresh and well organized, so stop by and buy!

Dear members,

The free lending library in the Lounge is getting figuratively stuffed. After our facility reopens and until further notice, there is only space for donations of books that are like new or in very good condition, and that are: 1) best sellers, 2) extremely popular topics of science fiction or mainstream real science topics, 3) new bios of popular celebs or real life heroes, 4) Westerns, 5) Classics that likely interest those over age 55, and 6) current (no more than 3 months old) magazines.

Thanks for your consideration,

Bill Moylan, Librarian

15% off stair lifts & scooters; free installa-

10% discount

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Congratulations CERT Graduates

In our November 2019 issue, your Board announced it would award a $20 scholarship to each of the first ten members

who completed the twenty five hour, January 2020 CERT Training Program. Held at the Morro Bay Fired Station,

and sponsored by SLO County Fire Chiefs Assoc. and the SLO County Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation, the five week

CERT Training Program taught our below listed members, how and when to turn off Utilities; Firefighting skills; Medi-

cal skills; Hazardous Materials & Terrorism awareness; and light Search and Rescue techniques. These members have

now joined over 1500 county wide CERT graduates:

Carol Culwell Cynde Donnelly Leo Donnelly

Carl Kessel Denise Kessel Ted Ladewski

Joan Larive Gary Ott

Thank you for taking time to better prepare yourselves to be self-reliant and to help others in

your community.

What an experience!

On March 5, we undertook a twelve hour, round trip journey

from Morro Bay to the Brea, California offices of ViewSonic.

While there, we explored first-hand, several options to poten-

tially equip the Senior Center/Community Center common

areas with touch screens to provide users with immediate in-

formation on classes, activities, ROVERS trips, upcoming

events, housing needs, legal help, transportation, medical ser-

vices, emergency planning, counseling, and other topics of im-

portance to those age 55+.

From L-R: Jerrie Urquhart, volunteer; Sandra Santoianni,

Secretary; Bev Schalwitz, President; MaryLou Ervin-Woodke,

Second VP; Brady Lock, Sr. Programs Coordinator; and Ruth

Schooler, volunteer.

Marilee and Kat (not pictured) serve hot

lunches in the “Sunshine Café” of the Morro

Bay Senior Center and package the meals

that volunteer Meals that Connect drivers

Around 15-30 Estero Bay resi-

dents enjoy the Senior Nutrition

Program lunch and conversation

Keith (L) and Cliff

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Marlene Peter (R) has been driving a Morro Bay route for

Meals That Connect (formerly Meals on Wheels) for 19

years! Janna Vandruff (L) is Director of Volunteers for

Meals that Connect.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of pow-er, the world will know peace." —Jimi Hendrix

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I have decided that adding some lemonade to my daily diet would be a positive way to increase

my vitamin C. Unfortunately, a pitcher of lemonade is mostly water and takes up too much

space in my refrigerator. I found a recipe for a single glass and it works great. I just squeeze

some lemons and keep the juice in a small jar in the refrigerator. The juice can then be used for

other recipes too.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup hot water ... 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (I use stevia/Truvia to save calo-

ries) ... 3/4 cup cold water ... 3 to 4 tablespoons FRESH lemon juice ... Lots of ice!

Directions: In a large cup, stir the hot water and sugar together until dissolved. For lemons that are more tart, you may

need to add a little more sugar. Add in cold water and lemon juice, then mix. Top with ice!

— Cynde Donnelly, Co-Editor

A variety of free, non-

credit Emeritus Classes

take place here weekly,

and are expected to re-

sume once the Communi-

ty Center building, home

of Active Adults…. 55+,

reopens.

2020 AARP Tax-Aide Update

Although the tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15 this year, AARP Tax-Aide reports that it has closed for

the season with absolutely no speculation on when it might be back up in our area, or across the country. Area Coordi-

nator, Mike Cussen reports that they were well on their way to a banner year, projecting to file about 3500 tax returns

in SLO County, from Nipomo to Paso Robles.

If you are still seeking tax help, Central Coast Tax-Aide at ccfreetax.org has on it’s website the link to printing the

forms for extension if needed. Note that extensions are unnecessary unless the taxpayer owes tax. If unsure, Mike ad-

vises to get the extension. See the website for more information.

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If you answered “yes” to both of those questions, H & R Block in Morro Bay, is offering their help. They will prepare

your 2020 tax returns at 50% of their customary fee. To abide with social distancing guidelines, they are able to work

remotely with you, and can pick up and/or drop off of your tax materials.

Please call 805-772-9550 and refer to this notice for assistance from H & R Block. They will require a copy of your

2019 return as prepared by AARP Tax-Aide.

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MEMBERSHIP

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MORRO BAY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. d/b/a Morro Bay Active Adults… 55+

2020 Annual Membership Dues

[ ] Individual $15 [ ] Individual Lifetime $125

[ ] Household $25 [ ] Household Lifetime $150

[ ] Age 90 and over receive free membership

Please print

Member #1_______________________________________

Address _________________________________________

City ________________________________ Zip _________

Phone #1 (_______)_______________________

Email #1 ________________________________

Birthday Member #1 (month/day) ____/____

Member #2 ___________________________________

Must have same address as Member #1

Phone #2 (_______)________________________

Email #2__________________________________

Birthday Member #2 (month/day)____/_____

Emergency Contact:_________________________________

Name/Phone

How did you learn about us? __________________________

_________________________________________________

HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU

I/We enjoy: [ ] Bocce Ball [ ] Pickleball

[ ] Board Games or Cards [ ] Ping Pong [ ] Billiards [ ] Darts

[ ] Classes/Lectures [ ] Reading [ ] Writing

[ ] Singing [ ] Playing an instrument [ ] Acting

[ ] Day trips [ ] BINGO [ ] Evening Socials

[ ] Planning Parties [ ] Decorating for Events

Using [ ] Publisher [ ] Excel [ ] Word

Please bring this form and payment to our office, or mail to Morro

Bay Senior Citizens, Inc., PO Box 603, Morro Bay CA 93443. You

will receive your membership card(s) and receipt by return mail,

and will begin receiving the Morro Scene, within eight weeks.

01/13/2020

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Page 11 the Morro Scene

April Birthdays

Louise Noel 1-Apr

Shirley White 1-Apr

Sarah DeLong 2-Apr

Carol McGougan 4-Apr

Barbar Pinedo 5-Apr

Bevra Salzberg 7-Apr

Nancy Sias 7-Apr

Karen Rosen 7-Apr

Bud Laster 9-Apr

Robert Davis 12-Apr

Jan Andreasen 13-Apr

Mickie Spencer 14-Apr

Sally Holmes 15-Apr

Cynde Donnelly 17-Apr

Jim Callahan 18-Apr

Linda Lane 18-Apr

Cindy Betonte 18-Apr

Barbara Burroughs 19-Apr

Deborah Moens 19-Apr

Nancy Wise 20-Apr

Melinda Kendall 21-Apr

Gena Pavacich 21-Apr

Patricia Zinn 23-Apr

Norma Dengler 24-Apr

Melvin Norby 25-Apr

Paulsen Richards 25-Apr

Gerry Lane 26-Apr

Joyce Fox 28-Apr

Susan Babcock 28-Apr

Rick Gilligan 29-Apr

Mary Venancio 29-Apr

Karen Beckman 30-Apr

The Rovers team has suspended our trips for Spring 2020. Public health experts emphasize that we must do what is in

our power to limit the spread of COVID-19 to protect vulnerable populations at home and around the world. This delay

of trips will allow the Rovers to stay strong and ensure we can reinstate our travels when it is safe to do so. We came to

this decision after careful deliberation with our Board of Directors as well as guidelines from the CDC and city govern-

ment. Morro Bay’s City website carries excellent and timely information.

Our Rovers travel group has always been supportive of one another as well as a bridge to friendship. Our leading value

is to provide trips that are fun and educational. During this time, building connections across our community is

more important than ever. Over the coming days and weeks, we will look for ways to be of service and continue our

connectivity. Many of us who travel frequently have been changing our immediate travel plans, which can be unset-

tling.

Rovers-We know you all are a creative and fun group so we can come up with substitute on-line activities that we can

share together. Our Rovers email list is 100 strong! Does anyone know of Netflix travel programs? Who wants to

share fun photos of past trips? This is a great time to adapt, share & be creative. How about silly travel stories? Send

me your ideas by email to: mbactivesrs@gmail.com

Refunds-No checks will be cashed that were paid for the Sensorio Lights and/or Piedras Las Blancas Light House.

Checks are safely held in the safe at MBAA and can be used for future trips or returned to you when the Senior Center

reopens. If you paid with cash, let me know and I’ll arrange for your prompt refund.

Our Rovers team hopes that you and your families remain safe and healthy. We thank you for your continued support

of the Rovers at MBAA. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out at any time.

My best,

Meredith, Rovers Coordinator

ON THE ROAD WITH ROVERS

1001 Kennedy Way

PO Box 603

Morro Bay, CA 93442

Phone: 805-772-4421

Email: mbactivesrs@gmail.com

Web: www.mbactivesrs.com

MBAA Board Members

Morro Bay Senior Citizens, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Organization

President Bev Schalwitz

1st VP Larry Rosen

2nd VP MaryLou Ervin-Woodke, Membership Coordinator

Treasurer Donna Shaw

Secretary Sandra Santoianni, Office Coordinator

Director #1 Meredith Bates, ROVERS Coordinator

Director #2 Carole Truesdale. Events Coordinator

Director #3 Rich Raub, Pickleball Coordinator

Director #4 Louise Topper, BINGO Coordinator

Senior Program Coordinator—Brady Lock

Board meetings are open to all members, 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 9:30 AM at the Morro Bay Active Adult… 55+ Center.

the MORRO SCENE

Editors: Cynde Donnelly and Sandra Santoianni

Address Changes: MaryLou Ervin-Woodke

Production: Walt Schob

Delivery: Richard Auerbach and Ed Cicchillo

Morro Bay Senior Citizens, Inc. belong to the Morro Bay

Chamber of Commerce.

LEGACY GIVING

Your generosity is an important investment in the future of Morro Bay

Senior Citizens, Inc. To be part of this tradition of support, ask your attorney

to add this, or other suitable language to your will:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Morro Bay Senior Citizens,

Inc., Tax ID Number 51-0163015 (insert dollar amount, per-

centage of estate, description of real estate or property, or na-

ture of gift).”

Contact: President, Morro Bay Senior Citizens, Inc.,

d/b/a Active Adults... 55+ with questions.

(805) 772-4421

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