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115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033

Thayne, WY 83127(307) 883-2678

E-mail:thaynesr@silverstar.

comWeb site:

www.thaynesenior.com

Board of Directors

President:Dan Carter

(Alpine Representative)

Vice- President:Ed Thomas

Secretary:Barb Tucker

Board MembersSid Beck

Don SniderJeanne Zella

Susan Singleton

DirectorMelinda Pebbles

Office ManagerJoan Jensen

Kitchen ManagerMary Bonnett

Assistant CookEllen Hurd

Outreach SpecialistConnie Bowers

Thayne Senior CenterEnter as Strangers, Leave as Friends

Thank You, Home Delivery Volunteers!

Volunteers do not necessarily have the

time; they just have the heart.

Rick Tucker Floyd Schell

Volunteers are paid in six figures....S-M-I-L-E-S.

Linda & Hank Alders

Barb Tucker

Volunteering is the ultimateexercise in democracy. You votein elections once a year, but whenyou volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you Tammy Beenkenwant to live in. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something Olivia Lainhart back. Glen & Linda Pickett Vickie Buckley Being good is commendable, but only when it iscombined with doing good is it useful. Jack Hales

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.....

January 2016

No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Steve Jeffries

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DOLLAR-A-MONTH CLUBAS OF 12/12/2015

The Dollar-A-Month Club is a means of aiding the funding for publication of this newsletter. It is based on a voluntary contribution of one dollar per person per month .

Jackie ArmstrongPat AullmanCW & Bonnie BakerJean BarngroverDorothy BeagleSidney BeckDarrell & Jean BenshoofBob BinghamBob & Ann BolyardJames & Connie BowersMax & Peg BrownBetty Bryant & Dennis ChristiansonLaura CampbellLarry & Vicki CanosoYihlin ChanRaymond CharetteThelma CrookGary & Sandy DaggettDuane & Carol DicksonJoan DillonDan & Leona DraceBob & Isobel GordonMary GrimmGus & Donna GustafsonBruce & Claudine HansonMarilyn HeinerSantina HollowayJan JacobsonHoward & Sue JohnstonRobert JonesAlberta MarushackConnie & Robert MeikleGrace Ellen MerrittDena Miller

Jan MooreCarl & MaryLou MoserDenny & Pat MossKay & Melissa MuirJim & Leota OdleJakub & Linda PasserLee PenceKent & Marilyn PerkinsCharlene PutnamVirginia RadfordJames ReedyJim RiceGene RootRobert & Joyce SaundersGene & Jeanne ShinkleNora Jean SimmonsThea SimpsonNyla SkinnerBecky SmithDon & Jymme SniderGeorge & Elisabeth SorensonJim & Marcile StewartSusan SingletonSi StonerAnnette TartarekHilda TitensorWayde & Carol TuellerEugene TurnerRenee VanNoyJeanne ZellaRay & Audreen Wayman

NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

* In Greece on New Year’s Eve, an onion is hung on the door as a symbol of renewal and rebirth. In the morning, the mother of each family wakes her children up by tapping them on the head with the onion.* In Turkey at midnight, salt is sprinkled on the doorsteps of homes. This is said to bring peace and abundance.* Russians write down a wish, burn it, and put in in a champagne glass. They must drink the champagne before the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.* In Estonia on New Year’s Day, people eat seven, nine, or twelve times during the day, since those numbers are all lucky numbers. The more times they eat, the more food they will be blessed with during the year.* In Denmark, neighbors smash plates on each other’s doorsteps which is said to bring good luck and friendship. The more pieces of plate people have on their doorsteps, the luckier they will be and more friends they will have.* Italians wear red undwear which is said to bring love, good luck, and posterity.* In the Phillippines, things having to do with circles are said to bring prosperity such as wearing polka dots and wearing circular-shaped fruits.

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BIRTHDAY MEAL COUPONThis coupon valid only at the Jan 15th Birthday Bash at the Thayne Senior Center.

The SENIOR listed below has a birthday in January. This meal is paid compliments of

The Bank of Star Valley, ThayneName:____________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________

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Home Delivery Drivers (these people see that meals are delivered to the homes of those who are unable to reach the center) . Tammy Beenken Olivia LainhartSteve Jeffries Jack Hale Rick & Barb Tucker Vickie Buckley Pam Haderlie Floyd SchellGlen & Linda Pickett Hank & Linda Alders

Newsletter:

Thayne Senior Center Volunteers

Thayne Senior Center Board of Directors

Dan Carter 883-7380Ed Thomas 883-1955 Sid Beck 699-8340Barb Tucker 883-8825 Don Snider 883-1047Susan Singleton 883-7282Jeanne Zella 883-2017

Library: Karil Brocha

Healthy Winter Salad

2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted 3/4 cup pomegranate arils 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 Bartlett pears (firm but ripe) cored and sliced 9 oz baby spinach

Dressing: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 T extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl to blend well. Place all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle with desired amount of dressing.

Nutrition Nibbles...

Eat Your Way to Better Health:

Tips for incorporating nutrient-rich foods into your diet:

A strong immune system is one of your best defenses against infections from bacteria and

viruses. And, a healthy immune response helps protect against other health problems such as arthritis and certain types of cancer.

Good nutrition is essential to maintaining the immune system’s ability to function.

* Start your day with a healthy breakfast. A breakfast of whole grain cereal, milk and 100 percent orange juice can provide 100 percent of the vitamin C, 33 percent of the calcium

and a good supply of folate and other nutrients for a day.

* Swap whole grains for refined grains. Whole grain breads, brown rice and whole grain cereal can help enhance fiber intake while providing protective antioxidants.

* Trouble-free veggies: Color your plate with a variety of vegetables - red, orange,

green, and yellow - to get key vitamins and minerals such as potassium.

*Choose fresh, whole fruit. Opt for fresh fruit as a convenient on-the-go snack or a naturally sweet dessert. Smoothies are

another easy way to add more fresh fruit to your diet.

* Sneak in some beans. Whether they’re pinto, kidney, black, or navy beans, even

chickpeas, all beans provide fiber, folate, and flavonoids which are important to

maintaining overall health. Try them in salads, soups, burritos, mixed rice or pasta,

or just plain baked.

Also look for foods containing the following essential nutrients and antioxidants:

*Vitamin C: One of the most powerful antioxidants, vitamin C, is a key nutrient to help the body maintain a healthy immune

system.

Income Guidelines for the 2015-2016 LIEAP Season Household Size Monthly Gross Annual Gross1 $2,074$24,8902$2,712 $32,549

LIEAPApplicationPeriodrunsOct1,2015-Feb29,2016LIEAPisaseasonalprogramthatcoversheatcostinthewintermonths.Contact1-800-246-4221foradditionalinformation.YoucangettheapplicationsattheThayneSeniorCenter883-2678.

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COLORECTALCANCER

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates over 150,000 new cases wil be diagnosed. About 50,000 Americans will die of the disease. It strikes men and women equally. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. The condition is most commonly diagnosed after age 50. It is also more common in people with a family history of colorectal cancer and those with a personal history of the cancer or colorectal polyps. Rates for colon cancer are higher among African Americans. Other risk factors include: Lack of physical activity, high fat diet, obesity, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol and diabetes. For years, researchers have studied the value of fiber in the diet to help prevent colon cancer. Some studies suggest that a high fiber diet can protect against colon cancer and other

studies have found no protective effects of fiber against colon cancer. There have recently been two large studies on fiber in the diet. Researchers made surprising findings. Fiber appears to have a protective effect in men but not in women. No one is able to figure out exactly why fiber did not provide any protection against colorectal cancer for women but it did for men. Researchers think it may have to do with female hormones. Researchers are continuting to study the long-term effects of fiber in the diet. Fiber does have other important healthbenefits. Studies show that fiber may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Health experts tell us that adult men should get 30 to 38 grams of fiber every day and women should have between 21 and 28 grams of fiber a day.

Winter Driving SurvivalWinter Survival KitEveryone in Wyoming should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car. In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. Store the items in the passenger compartment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shut. Here are some ideas for a kit: Shovel Windshield scraper and small broom Flashlight with extra batteries Battery powered radio Water Snack food including energy bars Tow chain or rope Road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction Fluorescent distress flags Whistle to attract attention Raisins and mini candy bars Matches and small candles Extra hats, socks and mittens First aid kit with pocket knife Necessary medications Blankets or sleeping bag Booster cables Emergency flares or reflectors Cell phone adapter to plug into lighterSurvival Tips:* Prepare your vehicle. Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half full.* Be easy to find. Tell someone where you are going and the route you will take.* If stuck: Tie a fluorescent flag on your antenna or hang it out the window. At night keep your dome light on. Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance. To reduce battery drain, use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles. If you are with someone else, make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch at all times.* Stay in your vehicle: Walking in a storm can be very dangerous. You might become lost or exhausted. You vehicle is a good shelter.* Avoid Overexertion: Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions. Don’t risk having a heart attack.* Fresh Air: It’s better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy. Snow can plug your vehicle’s exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car. Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow. Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good idea. Don’t expect to be comfortable. You want to survive until you are found.

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SuggestedContribution

Seniors$4.00

Non-SeniorsPay $7.00

16 BreakfastScrambled Egg/

HamTomato JuiceWheat Drop

BiscuitsOrange Sauce

Peaches

1 CLOSED

Happy New Year!!!!

4Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

NoodlesVeg. SaladAsparagus

Roll’sSliced Bananas

5Dijon Chicken

Steamed RiceGreen Salad

BroccoliWW Bread

Strawberries

6Hot Roast Beef

SandwichMashed PotatoesLettuce & Tomato

SaladCarrot Coins

Chilled PineappleCottage Cheese

7 Sweet & Sour

ChickenRice

Cauliflower -Broccoli SaladOriental Veg.

BreadChilled Apricots

8Meat Loaf

Baked PotatoesSalad

California Veg.Hot Roll

Fruity Gelatin Salad

11 Herb Baked

ChickenMashed Potatoes

Caesar SaladGreen BeansWW Bread

Applesauce Cake

12 Pizza w/Meat &

VeggiesOregon Bean

MedleyMixed Fruit Cup

Creamy Rice Pudding

13Baked Fish

Rice PilafVeg. Stew

Carrot CoinsFrench Bread

Fruit Cup

14Beef Tips

NoodlesCauliflower Au

GratinCinnamon Raisin

BreadFruity Cherry Salad

15 Birthday BashRoast Turkey

Mashed PotatoesCran-Apple Salad

Blend Veg.Wheat Roll

Pie

18 Smothered

ChickenGarden RiceJean’s Salad

California Veg.WW Roll

Chilled Apricots

19 French Dip Sandwich

Broccoli Craisin SaladPears

Ranger Cookie

20 Turkey Pot Pie

Spring SaladVegetableHot Roll

Chilled Fruit Cocktail

21Clam Chowder

Veg. SaladPeas & Carrots Mix

Hot RollChilled Peaches

22 Lasagna

Baby Spinach SaladScandinavian Veg.

Bread StickApple

Vanilla Ice Cream

25Swedish

MeatballsMashed Potatoes

CarrotsBrussels Sprouts

RollPeaches served

over cake

26Chicken

Noodle SoupFruited Carrot

SaladCinnamon Roll

Orange

27 Salisbury Steak

Mashed PotatoVegetable Soup

SpinachWW Bread

PearsChocolate Cake

28Chicken

EnchiladasRefried BeansTortilla Soup

Veg. SaladSliced Melon

29 Ham &

Macaroni BakeSalad

BroccoliRolls

Fruit & Marshmallow Cup

Meals are served Monday through Friday--- Noon to 1 PMSaturday Breakfast (when scheduled) --- 9 AM to 10 AM

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider--- Please note that this menu is subject to change without notice.

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January CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Birthstone:

Garnet

Flower:Carnation

“National Cancer

Prevention Month”

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CLOSED

2

3 4Bridge 1pm

New Year’s Trivia

Game @ noon

5Bingo

national whipped

cream dayHOT

CHOCOLATEBAR

6Bridge 1 PM

How to make a Snowman

Craft10:00 am

7Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

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81stBirthdayofElvisPresley1935-1977

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10

NationalPizzaWeek

11Bridge

1 Pm

Board Mtg.10:00 AM

12Bingo

13Bridge 1 PM

“How to use Navigation Apps” @

10:00 am”

14Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Blood PressureCheck @ 11:30 am

15Birthday

Bash

16BREAKFAST

9-10 am

17 18

Bridge 1 PM

19Bingo

Anniversary of the patent of the “Tin Can”

1825

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Bridge 1 PM

National Cheese

Lover’s Day

21Hand & Foot

9:30 AM New England Clam Chowder

DayRecipe Club:

Soups at 12:45 pm

22 23

Full Moon

24Peanut Butter

Day

312016 Pro

Bowl

25Bridge 1 PM

26Bingo

Dinner Out @ “Rocky Mtn

Seafood” @ 5:00 pm

27Bridge 1 PM

“How to Make French Bread @

10:00 am”

28Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

29

Fun at Work Day

30National

Croissant Day

This calendar is subject to change without prior notice.6

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january Birthdays1 Rayma Wolfley2 Barbara D Cassatt3 Janice M Altman3 Patricia A Blackman3 Maxine S Coffey4 Kaye M Coveney5 Lynette Limb5 Romona R McCoy6 Brent F Evertsen6 Mary Lue Wolfley7 Helen Jammerman7 Jay L Scott8 Carol Davidson8 Mildred L Johnston8 Carole M Smith9 Susan Toll11 Robert R Meikle12 Veloy H Izatt12 Vicki R Rohan13 Carolyn Haderlie13 Judy A Kinslow13 Carl F Moser15 Delaine Roberts15 Jacqueline V Thompson16 Floyd (Ernie) Eaton17 James E Magee20 Mary Ann L Call20 Glenn A Hackwell21 Sandra J Rasmussen21 Shirley Rees22 Janet S Crooks22 Richard E Kephart22 Donna Vinks23 Jan L Boice23 Glen W Hyde23 Patricia L Kayser23 Ed Thomas24 John A Crooks24 Ann C Jensen

24 Dennis L Keller24 Craig C Knecht24 Craig R Leas24 Betty Lyle24 Ronald W Stucki25 Jan E Johnson25 Conolyn Kendall25 Rosalie A Mansir25 Richard J Zenger26 Carl J Lindsay26 Jymme G Snider30 Gayle Thomas31 Thomas E Bills31 Nancy C Cavaness

HOW DO ICICLES FORM?Have you ever eaten an icicle? What is an icicle? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an icicle is “a hanging piece of ice formed when water freezes as it drips down from something (such as a roof). It’s a definition scientists can agree upon, but what was more challenging was understanding how icicles form.

In a 2006 report in the journal, Physics of Fluids, Ray Goldstein, mathematician and physicist from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, said he began tackling the problem of how icicles form by considering how much their shape resembled stalactites.

Icicles form when the outdoor temperature is below freezing while the sun is warming and melting snow on the roof. The melting snow as liquid water drips off the roof but as it does it cools again in the air temperature, and the water droplet freezes and begins to form the icicle. As water continues to melt on the roof, it drips down over the forming icicle. Each time, it adds a layer as the water freezes and gives the icicle its shape. Meanwhile, the thin fluid layer on the surface of an icicle gives off heat that warms the air around it through a

process called conduction. As warm air rises, it removes heat from the liquid layer and causes it to freeze. Thus, the buffer of heated air is widest at the top of the icicle where conduction is slowest and thinner at the pointy bottom where more heat is escaping.

Is it ok to eat an icicle? The web site StateFoodSafety.com advises against it. Why? Snowflakes can contain pollution from the atmosphere. When the snow lands on a roof and then melts as it begins the process of forming an icicle, the melting water may then contain the pollutants in the original snowflakes, as well as carry lead and other metals from the roof of the bulding into the icicle.

LEMONS

* Lemon juice provides the body with energy as it enters the digestive tract. It also reduces anxiety and depression.* The health benefits of lemons are due to their many nourishing elements.* Lemons are a fruit that contain flavonoids which are composites that contain anti-oxidant and cancer-fighting properties. They prevent diabetes, constipation, high blood pressure, fever, indigestion, and many other problems, as well as improve skin, hair, and teeth.* Lemonade or lemon juice can eliminate the occurence of kidney stones by forming urinary citrate which prevents the formation of crystals.* Lemons help cut our caffeine. Replacing morning coffee with a cup of lemon water really does wonders. It will help a person feel refreshed and not have to deal with the afternoon letdowns. * Lemons soothe a sore throat. Mixing lemon juice with honey can alleviate the discomfort that comes from a sore throat.* Lemons support weight loss. Lemon juice contains pectin, a soluble fiber that has been shown to aid in weight loss goals.* Lemons stop an itch.* Lemons balance the body’s pH.* How many lemons should one enjoy each day? For those who weigh less than 150 pounds, squeeze half a lemon’s worth of juice into a glass of water. If a person weighs over 150 pounds, then use an entire lemon’s juice.

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DougandHaroldwenticefishingoneweekend.Theymovedashortdistanceontotheiceandbegantochopahole.Avoiceboomedoutfromabove.“Therearenofishinthere.”Theguyslookedaroundbutdidn’tseeanyone.However,theyheededtheadviceandmovedtoadifferentspotonthicetochopanotherhole. Againtheyheardaloudvoicesay“Therearenofishinthere.”DougandHaroldstillcouldn’tseeanyone,buttheyacceptedthefishingtipandbeganchoppingathirdholefartherout. “There’snofishinthere”,resoundedthevoicelouderthanever.Stilltherewasnooneinsight,andbynow,theguyswerebecomingafraid. “AreyouGod?”Haroldaskedmeekly.“No,”theloudspeakerthundered.“Iowntheskatingrink!”

BasketballLossAfterunexpectedlylosingabasketballgametoNorthwesternUniversity,UniversityofIllinoiscoach,LouHenson,wasaskedbyareporterabouthisteam’sexecution.QuippedHenson,“Ithinkit’sagoodidea.”

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hBridge - Monday’s & Wednesday’s - 1 pm

Hand & Foot - Thursday’s - 9:30 am1st: CLOSED “Happy New Year”

4th: New Year’s Trivia Game @ noon6th: How to Make a Snowman Craft - 10:00 am

11th: Board Meeting - 10:00 am13th: How to use “Navigation” apps (I-phone) - 10:00 am

14th: Blood Pressure Check @ 11:30 am15th: Birthday Bash

16th: BREAKFAST - 9-10 am21st: Recipe Club “SOUPS” 12:30 pm

26th: Dinner Out @ Rocky Mtn. Seafood (leave at 4:30)27th: How to Make French Bread - 10:00 am

Each month, local merchants contribute to the success of our Birthday Bash by donating goods and/or services. Lunches for the birthday celebrants are purchased by Bank of Star Valley. Gift certificates for chocolates are

provided by Star Valley Chocolates and Hi Mountain Floral contributes a floral arrangement. Please let these businesses know that you appreciate

the support they give our center.

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Hi- Mountain Floral:

Star Valley Chocolate Winners:

Dianne Schneider

Birthday Celebrants, guests of

BANK OF STAR VALLEY:

Sue Percival

Robert Hayes

GuestsofBankofStarValley:

Sid beckrobert hayessherry luthikristin parkersue percivalcharlene putnamdianne schneider

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Thayne Senior Center 115 Petersen Parkway PO Box 1033 Thayne, WY 83127

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US Postage PaidPermit Number 22Thayne, WY 83127

This publication was, in part, developed under a grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, and the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Wyoming Department of Health, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal or State government. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of the Thayne Senior Center, employees, or assignees.

Remember these Important January Dates

Bridge - Monday’s & Wednesday’s - 1 pmHand & Foot - Thursday’s - 9:30 am

1st: CLOSED “Happy New Year”4th: New Year’s Trivia Game @ noon

6th: How to Make a Snowman Craft - 10:00 am11th: Board Meeting - 10:00 am

13th: How to use “Navigation” apps (I-phone) - 10:00 am14th: Blood Pressure Check @ 11:30 am

15th: Birthday Bash16th: BREAKFAST - 9-10 am

21st: Recipe Club “SOUPS” 12:30 pm26th: Dinner Out @ Rocky Mtn. Seafood (leave at 4:30)

27th: How to Make French Bread - 10:00 am