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Sno-Valley Senior Center Serving Valley Seniors and Their Families since 1975 An Affiliate of Sound Generations

4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation, WA 98014-5905 Mailing: PO Box 96, Carnation, WA 98014 Phone 425-333-4152 FAX 425-333-4465 Open Mon-Fri 8-3:30 www.snovalleysenior.org

February 2017

4610 Stephens Ave. Carnation, WA

98014 425-333-4152

Sno-Valley Senior Center

Newsletter

The Sno-Valley Senior center has been serving Valley Seniors and their families since 1975. We inspire, support and empower seniors to lead healthy, enriched lives.

Events at a Glance

Friday, February 10 Valentine’s Rainbow Bingo!

Saturday, February 18 Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Saturday, March 11 Steak Dinner & Cake Auction

Thursday, April 6 Health & Wellness Fair

Friday, April 20 Superhero Rainbow Bingo!

Jerry Sprute– President

Kevin Hauglie– Vice President

Julia Arp– Secretary Jeff Wolf–

Treasurer Roberta Epps

Dot Patteson Carl Kiesewetter

Bill Falcon Zenna Smith Pat Busser

Tom Armstrong Dick Kirby Bill West

Terry Beedle

2017 Advisory Council

Left to Right- Back Row: Dick Kirby, Carl Kieswetter, Tom Armstrong, Jerry Sprute, Kevin Hauglie Middle Row: Zenna Smith, Pat Busser Front Row: Julia Arp, Dot Patteson, Roberta Epps Not Pictured: Jeff Wolf, Bill Falcon, Terry Beedle, Bill West

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Sno-Valley Senior Center does not discriminate against clients, applicants, or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sensory or physical or mental handicap, political ideology, or sexual orientation. On request, people with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations. Sno-Valley Senior Center is a member of Sound Generations. Our mission is to be an effective provider of quality services to support the independence of senior citizens. Anyone can be a member regardless of age.

Director Lisa Yeager

Admin/ Bookkeeper Christine Lemons

Program Coordinator Kira Avery

Thrift Store Coordinator Pati Northcraft Social Worker Caroline Kogan

Cook Jennifer Berg

Hyde Shuttle Drivers Lorri Engbaum John Quaale

Staff

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If you need the answer come see Kira!

Valentine’s Rainbow Bingo Friday, February 10

6:30-9:30pm, doors open at 6pm!

Just $25 ($40 per couple!) for 12 games, light dinner, costume contest, and a full night of entertainment with Sylvia O’Stayformore!

Dress up for the costume contest! Cash bar serves Beer, Wine & Jell-O Shots!

Purchase tickets at the Front Desk or online at www.snovalleysenior.org!

Thank you to our sponsors Sandy and Chris Vattaks of Community Business Services,

EF Prints and Carnation Café! Thanks to our sponsor we are going to offer several cash prizes on bingo games throughout the

night!

Art available to purchase from local artists. Live music from harpist, Cynthia Kuni.

Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting Saturday, February 18 3:00pm-5:00pm Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

What better way to support local businesses than with a fun wine and chocolate tasting with vendors from the Valley!

There will also be delicious bread and cheese to sample! Tickets can be purchased at the Front Desk or online at

www.snovalleysenior.org!

Directors Letter – February 2017 It takes a lot to run a Senior Center! We can’t do it without YOU, our members, donors and volunteers. I am in awe of how much you love and believe in SVSC. You get involved in so many ways. I love how someone sees a need then finds ways to take care of it! Carol Kerezturi volunteers in the kitchen. The ceiling lights in the kitchen kept going out even with repeated changing bulbs. So she and her husband Johnny brought in their friend, Jerry, a retired electrician. He agreed to install new ballasts and lights. Carol and Johnny agreed to pay for them! Pretty cool! Ralph & Grace Scheidegger used to be very involved in our senior center. They didn’t have children so they named Sno-Valley Senior Center (SVSC) as one of the non-profits to receive a portion of their estate. In January, we received a check for $100,000 from their

estate! This will build our reserves and supplement the funds we’ve already raised for a new van with a lift! We hope to get a new one soon!

The city of Carnation gave us a first time, one time gift of $5,000! We are so grateful to the city council for their support. Also, King County council member, Kathy Lambert was tasked with making major reductions to the King County Budget but she managed to maintain $25,000 in it for SVSC for 2017!

We are so grateful to the many who give to empower our local senior citizens to lead healthy, enriched lives. There are many simple things you can do to support us!

Feel free to call or e-mail me anytime! Lisa Yeager, Director, 425-333-4152, ext 1, lisay@soundgenerations.org

We have changed the Birthday Lunch Date! Now on the 3rd

Friday of the month! All Members with a Birthday this

month enjoy a free lunch on Birthday Friday, February 17.

Please RSVP 425-333-4152 February Birthdays

(Compiled from current members.) ______________________________

1.Allen Barnes 2. Connie Zimmerman, Sandra Craig 3. Gary Raymond, Judy Hare 4. Carl Kiesewetter, Jodie Skewis, Rae Stewart, William Broadhurst, Ruth Coy Bellamy 5. Raymond Sams, Carole Moklebust, Betty Winkler, Sam Charles, Joyce Chambers 6. Robert Scharer 7. Jennie Sanford-Arnold 8. Sharon Beba 9. James (Casey) Jones 11. Eileen Horton, Sam Baker 13. Barbara Norman, Willa Richards, Dot Patteson 15. Beverly Hornig, Barb Powrie 16. Diana Board, Fred Bereswill 17. Bill Wheeler 18. Kathy Bemis, Ward Roney 19. Dick Kirby, Robert McManus 20. Steve Denison 21. Lorna Anderson 24. James (Jim) Wilhite 25. Craig Edwards, James Bradley 26. Judy Kelley, Nancy Lou Stevens 27. Kate Brougham, Russell Beighley, Pat Busser 28. Selena Yeda, Del Moore

Memorials & Donations

Donations Griselda Gay Anonymous

Amy Ellsworth Garth Applegate

Carin Pavis Peggy Solberg Barb Haugan Nancy Moore Jill Giuliani

Robert & Debra Scharer Dick & Janice Pankratz Harald & Katrin Jaenicke

Betty Jones Paige Denison

Michele Raymond Herbert Altmann Patricia Bambrick Don & Jan Smith

Fred & Lois Bereswill Lynn & Johanna Andrews

Doris Goodrow

Thank You

To our Very Special

Annual Sponsor

EF Prints of Duvall.

Tolt Historical Society Wednesday, February 8 at 7pm

Tolt Historical Society Meeting are held at Sno-Valley Senior Center, every 2nd

Wednesday. This month’s meeting will include

presentation on the historical homes in Carnation. Everyone is welcome!

Advisory Council Spotlight– Jeff Wolf: Board Treasurer Jeff graduated from Wester Washington University with a degree in Human Resource Management with an emphasis in Business Communications and Industrial Organizational Psychology. After graduation, Jeff had a successful 20 year career in the banking industry beginning with US Bank where he was VP in Commercial Banking, HomeStreet Bank where he helped to design and implement their Business Banking department, then he went to Pacifica Bank as VP of Business Banking. From there, Jeff became the CFO of Pacific Northwest Fitness and helped launch a start-up franchise company known as Thrive Community Fitness– a franchise company focused on developing fitness centers throughout

the Northwest. After 3 years, Jeff became the President of TCF Franchising, Inc. After selling his ownership of TCF Franchising, Jeff has spent the past 5 years being the Owner and Manager of Duvall Fitness in Duvall, Washington. Jeff sold the company in July of 2016 and is now a CFO and Management consultant in the greater Seattle area. Jeff has been married to his wife Michelle for 28 years and the two of them enjoy sharing many adventures with their 3 children, Renee, Julia and Marcus. His hobbies include mountain biking, snow skiing, upland bird hunting, scuba diving and mountaineering.

Attend an event! It’s a great way to introduce your friends and family to us and it provides funds for our programs! In February, we have Rainbow Bingo on Feb. 10; Wine & Chocolate tasting on Feb. 18 and cake auction on March 11.

Become a member or even better become a Lifetime Member and never pay dues again! In 2016, Janet Kautz and Caroline Butler became Lifetime members and will have their names added to our plaque in the hallway.

Rent the Center for a family or business event. It’s a great place to celebrate a milestone birthday, anniversary or hold a memorial service or wedding!

Sponsor an event. Sponsors underwrite the costs so 100% of proceeds go to our programs! Chris & Sandy Vattaks of Community Business Services are sponsoring the Feb. bingo because they know it’s a great way to advertise their business and support their community. Vince and Claudia Kaelin and family are sponsoring the cake auction as a way for their whole family to support our mission. You can sponsor in honor of someone or to advertise.

Give a Legacy Gift. Name us as a beneficiary in your life insurance or will. Volunteer! We have short term (help with an event planning or day of) and long term to help with

reception, thrift shop or kitchen. We need occasional on-call help with yardwork, building mainte-nance, driving or as a substitute for volunteers out temporarily.

Attend activities. We are here for you so we can all live healthy, enriched lives. So come enjoy our family atmosphere at lunch, or one of fitness classes or hobby clubs. Help us spread the word about what an incredible, fun activity center we are!

Save the Date: Health and Wellness Fair! Thursday, April 6 10am-2pm

Join us for presentations, booths, and giveaways at our Annual Health and Wellness Fair!

There will be providers from our own center like Donna Morton with Free Chair Massages, as well as medical

providers in the Valley such as CHOICE Advisory Services and Priority Footwear!

We are scheduling several presentations, and there will be giveaways!

Upcoming Events & Activities Be on the Lookout Book Club with Melanie! Monday, January 30 at 1:15pm Do you love to read? We hope to see you at the first meeting of our new book club! At the meeting you’ll decide which book to read and how often to meet! Add your name to the sign-up sheet at the front desk, if you have questions you can email Melanie at daisypuppy@gmail.com.

Theo Chocolate Tour Monday, February 6 This tour will entertain you with the story of cocoa, including the amazing

transformation of the cocoa fruit into what we know and love as chocolate! There will be about 5 or 6 different types of chocolate to sample before the factory tour even starts! Van will leave at 9:30am and return around 2:30pm! $15 members, $25 non-members. Please bring $ for lunch (TBD). Exploring Iran with Jack Kutz Monday, February 27 at 1pm. Great Room Jack Kutz just visited Iran and has prepared a presentation for those who are interested! Topics include: places of interest and history, archaeological sites, food and fun, and more! Shopping Trip to Monroe Tuesday, February 14 You can go to Walmart and the Dollar Store, and grab lunch along the way (TBD). The van will leave at 9:30am and return at 1:30pm. *Please be sure to schedule your ride home with Hyde Shuttle as usual. These trips are free for those 55+ or those with disabilities. Donations are always welcome! Sign-up at the front desk. Hiking with Debbie Gavin Friday, February 17 at 9am Sign-up at the Front Desk for hiking the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Group will leave at 9am. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and bring water and a hearty snack!

Northwest Flower and Garden Show Thursday, February 23 Spring is here early at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show! Your gardening desires will blossom when you see the beautiful Show Gardens, Plant Market, Tasting Corner and Vintage Garden Market! $25 members (includes your entry ticket, parking & gas), $30 non-members. Please bring $ for lunch at the Garden Show. Fall Prevention with Physiocare Thursday, March 2 at 10:30am Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries to seniors, and they are very much preventable! Come to this seminar to learn about how to prevent falls in your home, exercises you can do, and resources available to you. March of the Vegetables Art Project Tuesday, February 28 and March 7 at 1pm The Sno-Valley Senior Center will be collaborating with a local artist to cre-ate silk screens that will be used on the March of the Vegetables (MOV) pa-rade. The MOV is a parade to celebrate the work that our local farmers do, as well as the vibrant Snoqualmie Valley culture and local artists. Talk to Kira for more information! Dignity Memorial Presentation Tuesday, March 7 at 10:30am We plan for important life events, such as weddings, college education for our children, and retirement. Doesn’t it make sense to plan for the inevitable? Join us for a free seminar presented by Connie Watts from Dignity Memorial to get you started on an essential part of life planning. Participants will receive their own Personal Planning Guide, which helps streamline the process of making your final arrangements.

Wisdom Cafés with King County Library: Join us for this 3 part Wisdom Cafe Series with topics such as, the Surprises of Aging, Staying Connected, and Overcoming Limitations.

Tuesday, February 28: 10:15-11:45: The Surprises of Aging– Who knew it would be like this? As one writer says, “Life gets better-not easier– but better.” Most of us didn’t know what it would be like to get older. Research indicates that we are often pleasantly surprised. What have you learned?

Next 2 Dates: Tuesday, March 28; Tuesday, April 25

New member reception with the Director Tuesday, February 28 at 11:30 New members can come to a reception, on the last Tuesday of the month, welcoming you to the center, followed by a free lunch! RSVP at 425-333-4152. This is a great way to learn more about the center and get to know other new members! Kinship Group 3rd Tuesday at 11am, February 21 The Sno-Valley Senior Center is happy to host a new kinship group, for relatives raising children (grandparents, aunts, uncles etc.) Meet other family caregivers of children (or grandparents raising grandchildren), and share the challenges and joys, plus learn about the resources available to you. Children are welcome, as childcare is available for this group if you RSVP with Laura Lewis at Encompass 425-888-3347 ext. 3407. GriefShare Support Group Wednesdays at 1:00pm If you are grieving the death of a loved one, whether recent or in the past, you are invited to join our GriefShare Support Group for help and encouragement. Individuals are welcome to join at anytime. This is a non-denominational Christian-based grief support group, however this group is open to ALL, regardless of religion.

Tacoma Glass Museum Thursday, March 9 This museum is an international center for contemporary art with a sustained focus on glass, featuring the “Chihuly Bridge of Glass,” a 500-foot-long pedestrian overpass that connects the Museum to downtown Tacoma. We will also visit the “Hot Shop” where you can see live glassmaking! Van will leave at 9am and return around 3pm. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members. Please bring $ for lunch at The Fish Peddler!

Steak Dinner and Cake Auction Saturday, March 11 Seatings at 4:30 and 6:30pm Going once, going twice, SOLD! Get ready to bid on delicious cakes baked by Sno-Valley Senior Center Members, while enjoying a great Steak or Chicken (Grandma Oltmann’s recipe) dinner! $15 in advance for dinner and all the fixings! $20 at the door! Purchase tickets at the center or online at www.snovalleysenior.org! Moisture Festival Wednesday, March 22 The Moisture Festival features aerialists, jugglers, comedians, dancers, rope acts, clowns, tap dancers, the weird and the wonderful! Each act or artist performs his or her routine within their time slot while accompanied by a live band! We’ll catch dinner at The Hi-Life in Seattle and the show starts at 7:30pm! $23 members, $30 non-members. Van will leave at 4:00pm and return around 10-10:30pm. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Monday, April 10 (Weather Dependent)

Every Spring, thousands of people go to enjoy the celebration of millions of tulips bursting into bloom! We’ll go to Tulip Town where we’ll see indoor vendors, and 110’ mural depicting Skagit Valley scenes, plus acres and acres of Tulips! We’ll grab lunch and take one last drive through the fields.

$15 for members, $20 non-members. Van will leave at 8am and be back around 4pm.

Save the Date! Annual First Picks Party and Plant Sale May 4, 5, & 6 The Plant Sale Committee is already hard at work on the details for this fun event! If you would like to join the committee our next meeting is going to be on Thursday, February 9 at 9:30am at the Senior Center! Look for the hanging basket order page to be in the March Newsletter and save this date to get all of your beautiful garden plants and art!

Support Our Center

Hold your Event at our Center Sno-Valley Senior Center is in the heart of the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. Our facilities are often used for weddings, receptions, birthday parties, community events, public meetings, memorials, seminars, classes, and more. We welcome your interest in renting our facility and encourage you to set an appointment to take a tour. Reservations may be made up to 18 months prior to your desired date.

If renting after hours, a building monitor will welcome you at your scheduled start time and will be in the building during your scheduled rental. This person is available to answer your questions about the building and will help you locate any needed items.

As a way of giving back to the community, if you are part of a non-profit based in Duvall, Carnation, or Fall City, you can use our space at no charge for a regular board or member meeting. Call 425-333-4152 or see our website at www.snovalleysenior.org for more information.

Join or Renew Your Membership

Center membership has many benefits, including discounts on programs, health services, and trips and a monthly newsletter. Become a member for $60/year ($75 for household) and help to support the Center and seniors in the Snoqualmie Valley. Apply online at SnoValleySenior.org or call 425-333-

4152. A payment plan (it’s only $5 a month!) and scholarships are available if needed. Thanks for your support!

You can also choose a lifetime membership and never pay dues again! It’s $500 per person and all of our lifetime members are listed on plaques outside of the Great Room and you are invited to an annual

dinner in January.

Taking Care Blood Pressure Checks on Mondays at 9:15 in the Lobby Eastside EMT’s visit Mondays when they’re not busy helping elsewhere. Everyone is welcome.

Reflexology: Tuesdays, appointments from 8:15am-3pm in the upstairs program room Reflexologist Peggy Miller starts with a warm foot soak before this pressure-point therapy, increasing circulation and promoting relaxation. Appointments every hour beginning at 8:15a.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. $30 for members, $38 non-members.

Therapeutic Massage: First 3 Wednesdays of the month from 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-2:30pm (Donna out of town, Feb 8, 15, & 22) Donna Morton offers massages with appointment times at 50, 25 & 15 minutes. Prices range from $15-50. Call (425) 333-4152 or sign-up at the front desk for an appointment.

Bastyr Naturopathic Clinic: Every Friday, 9am-12pm A licensed naturopathic doctor supervises advanced Bastyr University students offering general assessment and care. Conditions commonly seen are acute and chronic illnesses, hypertension, diabetes, heart issues, arthritis and general wellness concerns. For registration and appointment times, call or check in with the receptionist at 425-333-4152. Cost $5 members, $8 non-members. Appointments on the hour.

Foot Care with Judy Ware First and third Thursday, from 9am-3pm Keep your feet healthy! In the program room upstairs. Registration required. $28 members, $36 non-members.

Onsite Lab Services & Anti-Coagulation Clinic. Every Wed. 11am-2:30pm, Rm 201 Medical Assistant Deborah from Snoqualmie Valley Hospital will assist you with simple blood draws and monitor your blood levels. If you’re taking Coumadin or Warfarin, this service will allow you to have your INR monitored without leaving the valley. Dosing and refills are included. A referral is required from your physician. Deborah can also take your blood pressure and check your blood sugar.

Outreach for Home-bound Seniors

If you or someone you know is home-bound or has difficulty getting out, the Senior Outreach Program may be a good match! Contact Caroline Kogan, Social Worker, at 425-333-4152 ext. 7 or carolinek@soundgenerations.org to learn more, schedule a visit or volunteer for the program. Caregiver Connection Thursday, February 2 & 16 at 1pm Caregiver Connection is a new on-going support group for folks caring for a family member or friend. It meets twice a month on the first and third Thursday at 1pm. The two dates are offered so that caregivers can come based on their schedule. Come to one or both! Healthy Smiles Dental Services: 8am-3pm Thursday, February 9 Healthy Smiles provides high quality affordable

dental services for people 50 and older. Your visit will include routine dental cleanings, fluoride application, measuring of gum pockets, oral cancer screening, and referral to a

local dentist if needed. One hour appointment available the 2nd Thursday of the month (every other month). $75 per visit. Sign-up at the front desk!

Volunteer Visitor Program

Aid with small household tasks

Transportation

Recreation Socialization Information/ referrals

Need a Ride? Come over on the Hyde Senior Shuttle! Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm The Shuttle is convenient, low-cost and you might form friendships along the way! Call 425-333-4009 or 1-877-415-3632 to get on the list for a ride. You can go to Carnation, Duvall, Fall City and Redmond Ridge on Hyde Shuttle! At least 3 days notice is required, so please register ahead. Call 425-333-4009 if you need to cancel.

Don’t forget to look for the monthly shopping trips to Monroe on the Hyde Shuttle, the second Tuesday of the month!

Contact Center for more information at 425-333-4152 or

lisay@soundgenerations.org

Donations The Sno-Valley Senior Center is a place that sees 50-100 people a day come through its doors and offers a plethora of events, not only for our seniors but for the community-at-large. Our annual budget is approximately $550,000 for operations, and maintenance, of our center. We are a thriving place that offers connectivity, fun, a great homemade lunch every day (just look at the menu!), options for staying active mentally and physically, volunteer engagement and more. We often see folks every day of the week because this is such an important part of their lives. Your financial support is always welcome. We primarily serve Duvall, Carnation and Fall City and are thankful for the support that each of those communities offers. This Valley is quite special and we are proud to be an important part of it. You can donate through our website, www.snovalleysenior.org, stopping by the center, or using the envelope provided in this newsletter.

Rampathon 2017 Applications accepted January 1-March 1 Each year since 1983, Master Builders Association and community volunteers head to a home site somewhere in King or Snohomish county to build a ramp, for free! Our neighbors in need deserve the same freedoms that we have. Wheelchair access ramps are their link to the beautiful community that we all share! Look for applications to be at the info table right when you walk into the center, or you can ask Kira or Caroline for one!

Inclement Weather Procedures for Sno-Valley Senior Center

How will you know the status of the center? Check www.schoolreport.org, and select Riverview School District. This will give you the most up-

to-date information Check KIRO Radio 710 for regular updates Check our Facebook Page Call us at 425-333-4152 and check our voicemail message

Riverview School District: 1 Hour Late

Riverview School District: 2 hours late

Riverview School District: Cancelled

Center: Opens 1 hour late 8am EnhanceFitness: Cancelled

9:30am EnhanceFitness: Scheduled Lunch: Scheduled

Shuttles: Adjust Accordingly

Center: Opens 2 hours late 8am EnhanceFitness: Cancelled

9:30am EnhanceFitness: Cancelled Lunch: Scheduled

Shuttles: Adjust Accordingly

Center and all programs are

closed

Be sure to sign-up and sign-in for activities and volunteering. This helps to fund our programs!

Support Our Center

Shop With Us!

It’s more than a thrift store, it’s a treasure store!

Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm 325-333-0023

31845 W. Commercial St, Carnation Senior Discount Day: 10% Tuesdays!

Our Thrift Store is a community effort with all of the profits supporting local seniors in our

community! We happily accept donations during business

hours: 10am-4pm, Mon-Sat Check out our Facebook page!

Health & Wellness EnhanceFitness-MWF, 8 & 9:30am Enhance Your Morning! Start your day with fun, music and movement! Instructors Chelsey Roberson & Jim Cooper lead you through a terrific program designed especially for seniors. Moves can be adapted for almost any activity level and may be covered by Group Health Insurance. Your first 3 classes are free with Shape-Up!$36/12 classes, $45/ non-members.

Table Tennis– MWF 8-10:45 in the Great Room Table is also available at different times for free play.

Wii Bowling, MWF 10:45-noon Come play with and against your buddies in the Great Room Upstairs. No sign-up necessary and drop-ins welcome! See if you can bowl a 300!

Gentle Chair Yoga Tues & Thurs, 9-10:15 Yoga Instructors Kelley Rush and Jennifer Orchard tailor this 1-hour class to the students who attend. Moves can be done while sitting or standing. Please bring your own yoga mat, although one can be provided for your first class. Sign-up at the front desk or call 425-333-4152. Drop-ins welcome! 1st class is free! Just ask about the Shape-Up discount! $10 members, $12 non-members.

Zumba Gold! Tues & Thurs at 6:30pm If you haven’t tried Zumba but want to, this is a perfect opportunity! Zumba Gold takes different fitness levels into account and instructor Karen Morod also provides jingly coin belts so you can shake it in style in this adapted Salsa dance-like workout. Drop-ins are welcome! Your first 3 classes are free with Shape-Up! Class is $3 members, $5 non-members. Tai Chi, Wednesdays at 6:30, Thursdays at 2pm (Time change!) Your first class is free thanks to Shape-Up! Afterwards class is $10 each. Alfons and Ulrike Staerk will be teaching Tai Chi at the Senior Center! They are offering 2 days and times to give the most people the opportunity to take the class. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and health system focused on preventive care. Through slow and precise movements we will work on balance and body control.

If you find yourself with too much “stuff” think about donating some to the thrift store!

In clean working order: Small appliances

Bicycles, tricycles Clothes, shoes all ages/ sizes

Collectibles Jewelry Lamps

Holiday decorations Home de cor items

Rugs, small Sporting goods

Toys, stuffed animals Books, games, CDs, DVDs

Kitchen & Cooking, any day 10am-1pm Cooking Experience Desired. Thurs dishwasher

especially needed.

Re-in-Carnation Thrift Store Great job experience. Sorters needed. 3-hour shifts available

Monday-Saturday

Front Desk Receptionists Substitutes for M-F 8:00am-

12:30pm, and 12:00pm-3:30pm in the event that a receptionist is sick

or on vacation.

Volunteer With Us Can you spare a few hours a week? Volunteers make the difference!

Consider a fun, once-a-week position or donate your time on a flexible basis. Pick up a Volunteer Application at the Front Desk. Come to a Volunteer Welcome Session to learn more

about our center and current volunteer opportunities! Wednesday, February 8 at 10am or Wednesday, February 22at 1pm

Volunteer Needs: The Thrift Store is currently short staffed and could use some help!

This is a great opportunity to help at the Thrift Store, contact Pati for more information. Consider assisting with the planning of the Plant Sale, our Annual Auction, or help out at

Rainbow Bingo!

Give Rides to Change Lives! Volunteer drivers are needed for Sound Generations’ Volunteer Transportation program. Use your own vehicles to help older adults maintain their independence by taking them to necessary medical appointments. If you have the “drive” to help others, a clean driving record and some daytime availability, call (206) 748-7588 or email Hilary at hilaryc@soundgenerations.org to find out more!

In 2016, Re-in-Carnation brought in $63,000, all of which goes towards Sno-Valley Senior Center! You can help by shopping at Re-in-Carnation or donating items!

Riddle Answer: Because it couldn’t get a date!

Free Pet Food Available through King County Humane Society The Senior Center has arranged for Pet Food deliveries the second Monday or Tuesday of the month. The LDS Church in Carnation is now delivering the bags of food to the center. If you would like an application please see Program Coordinator, Kira Avery. When food is delivered please be sure to pick it up by the Friday of the delivery week. Legal Advisor Nancy Gass has taken over Bill Hollowell’s practice and is continuing Bill’s work at the Senior Center. You can meet with Nancy on the second Monday of the month, with appointments starting at 1:30pm. $1 donation suggested. Financial Services Carey Tremaine offers simple financial services on the first Wednesday of the month. Appointments start at 12:45 and must be made at the front desk. $1 donation suggested.

Food & Dining Programs

Free Continental Breakfast Every Morning, M-F 8a.m. Join our friendly bunch every weekday morning for a delicious, informal shared meal of warm home-made pastries, fresh fruit and coffee or tea. Donations welcome. Don’t miss the warm cornbread on Fridays!

Community Dining Every Weekday Mon-Fri at Noon. $10, $5 donation for seniors 60+ Weekdays the Center serves a hot lunch at noon, made from scratch by Chef Jennifer Berg and our crew of talented volunteers. Many meals feature fresh organic produce from local farms. Please see Jennifer if you’d like to volunteer. You can also get a take-out meal by arrangement with the kitchen. You’ll find the monthly menu in the middle of the newsletter and around the center!

Birthday Lunch: New Day! Every Third Friday! All current members with a birthday this month enjoy a free lunch with a reservation. Look for the phone call the week of Birthday lunch! Cost for birthday supporters: $10 or $5 donation for 60+

Potluck Breakfast Tuesday, February 7 8-9am Bring a famous family dish or convince everyone your store-bought dish is just that! Join the Continental Breakfast

crew for a delicious breakfast full of great conversation and company! You can always count on a warm and scrumptious breakfast, and donations are always appreciated!

Free Bread Every Tuesday Look for bread that is delivered every Tuesday by a group of wonderful volunteers! Every week you will find loaves of bread, muffins, cakes and different treats from the local grocery store and bakeries in town!

Starbucks Treats Monday-Friday Our center is lucky to be a part of the Harvest Roll-Out program, which allows us to pick up the extra food that Starbucks has from the day before, so that it doesn’t go to waste! We were one of the first test sights for this program and it has been a huge success across the state and country! We are grateful that Richard Pavilon goes to pick up the food every day he is here.

Meals On Wheels This is a great delivery service we can offer through Sound Generations; qualifying home-bound seniors and others needing frozen prepared meals. Registration is necessary. There is currently a waiting list, please see Kira if you are interested in receiving meals. You can apply online at soundgenerations.org or call the Center at 425-333-4152 for more information. We call clients for orders twice a month and volunteers deliver meals every other Wednesday.

Services & Classes

Try a new class or return after 3 months and take that

class for free! Shape-Up! allows us to offer a discount on the first class that you take if it is your first time or

after a 3-month break, so stop on by! You can use this at Enhanced Fitness, Zumba, Yoga, Tango or Tai Chi if it is your first class or

you are returning after 3 months!

More Activities! Check out these fun activities and see if any of them interest you!

Board Games. Mon at 11am in the Game Rm Join us for checkers, chess, backgammon or cribbage. Bring a buddy or meet one here!

Artist Open Studio. Mon from 1-3pm, Rm 202 Bring the painting, watercolor or drawing that you are working on and enjoy great company.

Scrabble & Upwords. Tuesdays at 1pm, Rm 202 Join this fun group for a game of Scrabble! You can hear them laughing from down the hall!

Brain Fitness Class. Every Thursday at 11am, Game Room Just like you exercise your body to strengthen your muscles, you can exercise your brain to stay fresh and alert! This is a fun class comprised of exercises that will target memory, attention, and focus.

Computer Class. 1st & 3rd Thursday at 1pm Questions about your device and how to keep it safe? Greg can help! Bring your device and questions!

Bridge. Fridays in the Game Rm, 10:30-2:30 If you have never played but want to learn, stop on by! We can teach and are always looking for new players! Call Janis Plass to learn more, 425-681-2754.

Dominoes. Fridays at 12:45pm in the Main Hall There’s always room for more if you want to play Mexican Train!

GET YOUR HEART PUMPING WITH SHAPE-UP!

Sno-Valley Senior Center offers great fitness opportunities!

Enhance Fitness Gentle Chair Yoga

Zumba Gold Tai Chi!

Try a new class or return after a 3-month+ break, and get a $10 discount on your exercise class!

Ask your instructor for a Shape-Up form to claim your discount! Call 425-333-4152 or go to SnoValleySenior.org to learn more about these

great opportunities.

Knitting and Crocheting Group, Thursdays at 11am. Be sure to stay for lunch! Rm. 202 Bring your knitting and crocheting projects and enjoy the company of others working on similar projects! You can also bring new patterns and your questions!

Brain Teaser! Why did the banana go out with the prune?

(Answer on Health and Wellness Page)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 9:00-2:30 Massage 10:45 Wii Bowling 11:00-2:30 Anticoag Clinic 12:45 Financial Advisor 1:00 GriefShare Support Group 6:30 Tai Chi in Great Room

2 8:00 Continental Breakfast 9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga 9:00-3:00 Footcare 11:00 Brain Fitness in Game Room 11:00 Crocheting & Knitting Group: 202 1:00 Computer Class 1:00 Caregiver Connection 2:00 Tai Chi 6:30 Zumba

3 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 9:00 Bastyr Naturopathic Clinic 10:30 Bridge 10:45 Wii Bowling 12:45 Mexican Train/ Dominoes

Hot Lunch served every

weekday at noon.

$5 to $10

6 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Theo Chocolate Tour 10:45 Wii Bowling 11:00 Board Games 1:00 Artist Open Studio

7 8:00 Potluck Breakfast 8:15-3:00 Reflexology 9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga 1:00 Receptionist Meeting 1:00 Scrabble and Upwords Free Bread Delivery 10% off for seniors at Thrift Store 6:30 Zumba

8 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Volunteer Welcome Session 10:45 Wii Bowling 11:00-2:30 Anticoag Clinic 1:00 GriefShare Support Group 6:30 Tai Chi in Great Room 7:00 Historical Society Meeting

9 8:00 Continental Breakfast

8:00 Healthy Smiles Dental

9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga

11:00 Crocheting & Knitting Group Rm 11:00 Brain Fitness in Game Room 2:00 Tai Chi 6:30 Zumba

10 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 9:00 Bastyr Naturopathic Clinic 10:30 Bridge 10:45 Wii Bowling 12:45 Mexican Train/ Dominoes

Valentine’s Rainbow Bingo!

Doors open at 6pm!

13 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:45 Wii Bowling 11:00 Board Games 1:00 Artist Open Studio 1:30 Legal Advisor

14 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:15-3:00 Reflexology 9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga 9:30-1:30 Shopping Trip in Monroe 1:00 Scrabble and Upwords Free Bread Delivery 10% off for seniors at Thrift Store 6:30 Zumba

Valentine’s Day!

15 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 10:45 Wii Bowling 11:00-2:30 Anticoag Clinic 1:00 GriefShare Support Group 6:30 Tai Chi in Great Room NO Potluck Dinner & Movie

16 8:00 Continental Breakfast 9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga 9:00-3:00 Footcare 11:00 Crocheting & Knitting Group 11:00 Brain Fitness in Game Room 1:00 Computer Class 1:00 Caregiver Connection Rm 201 2:00 Tai Chi 6:30pm Zumba

17 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 9:00 Take a Hike! 9:00 Bastyr Naturopathic Clinic 10:30 Bridge 10:45 Wii Bowling

Birthday Lunch! 12:45 Mexican Train/ Dominoes

Wine &

Chocolate Tasting 3-5pm

20

Center Closed! President’s Day

21 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:15-3:00 Reflexology 9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga 11:00 Kinship Group 1:00 Scrabble and Upwords Free Bread Delivery 10% off for seniors at Thrift Store 6:30 Zumba

22 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 10:45 Wii Bowling 11:00-2:30 Anticoag Clinic 1:00 Volunteer Welcome Session 1:00 GriefShare Support Group 6:30 Tai Chi in Great Room

23 8:00 Continental Breakfast 9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga 9:00 NW Flower and Garden Show 11:00 Crocheting & Knitting Group 11:00 Brain Fitness in Game Room 2:00 Tai Chi 6:30 Zumba

24 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 9:00 Bastyr Naturopathic Clinic 10:30 Bridge 10:45 Wii Bowling 12:45 Mexican Train/ Dominoes

27 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 & 9:30 EnhanceFitness 8:00 Table Tennis, Great Room 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:45 Wii Bowling 11:00 Board Games 1:00 Artist Open Studio 1:00 Exploring Iran w/ Jack Kutz

28 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:15-3:00 Reflexology 9:00 Gentle Chair Yoga 10:15 KCLS Wisdom Café 11:30 New Member Reception 1:00 Scrabble and Upwords 1:00 MOV Silk Screen Art Free Bread Delivery 10% off for seniors at Thrift Store 6:30 Zumba

February 2017

February Lunch Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Shepherd’s Pie

Peaches Corn Muffin

Vanilla Pudding

2 Fish & Chips Coleslaw Oranges

Molasses Cookie

3 Turkey Sandwich

Fruit Salad Broccoli Salad Ice Cream

6 Beef Veggie Soup Watermelon Bran Muffin

Chocolate Chip Cookie

7 Beef Enchiladas Green Salad Applesauce

Chocolate Pudding

8 Chicken Taco Salad

Tortilla Chips/ Salsa Sliced Melon Peach Cobbler

9 Minestrone Soup

Egg Salad Sandwich Grapes

Peanut Butter Cookie

10 Pulled Pork Sandwich

Coleslaw Peaches

Chocolate Cookie

13 Chicken Gumbo

Buttermilk Biscuit Green Salad

Applesauce Cake

14 Chef Salad

Cheese Bread Sliced Melon Snickerdoodle

15 Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes

Peas Applesauce Dessert

16 Chili Dogs Coleslaw Fruit Salad Brownie

17 Birthday Lunch!

Meatloaf Baked Potatoes Peas/ Carrots

Cake

20

Center is Closed! President’s Day

21 White Chicken Chili

Corn Muffin Green Salad

Pound Cake w/ Berries

22 Tomato Soup

Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Apricots

Sugar Cookie

23 Bratwurst Potato Salad Peaches

Pie

24 Chicken Alfredo Spinach Salad Bran Muffin

Oatmeal Cookie

27 Spaghetti

Caesar Salad Cheese Bread Brownies

28 Lentil Soup

Tuna Sandwich Grapes

Snickerdoodle

Each meal is served with 8 oz milk. All food prepared at this site is home made. (HM) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.

Menu subject to change without notice due to product availability.

Lunch is served at noon

You’re Invited! New Volunteer Welcome & Orientation Session

Wednesday, February 8 at 10am or Wednesday, February 22 at 1pm Current Volunteers Are Also Encouraged to Attend.