Dick Eardley Senior Center Newsletter | November 2017

JOIN US IN HONORING OUR VETERANS WITH TWO SPECIAL EVENTSIn recognition of Veterans Day this month, we have scheduled two opportunities for people to honor the service and sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans:Nov. 8, at 11 a.m., Veteran Pinning Ceremony by Harrison’s Hope Hospice. Veterans who previously signed up for this special ceremony will be honored with a pinning. Nov. 9, at 1 p.m., Tomb of the Unknown Soldier presentation by Todd Carlson, a Meridian High School graduate and U.S. Army Infantryman selected for Duty to the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery for 18 months, 1988-1989.

Both of these programs are free to attend and open to the public.

LOWER THE COST OF FUNERALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND PRE-PLANNINGAs the cost of living continues to rise, so too does the cost of dying. While it’s not the most popular topic of conversation, funeral pre-planning can save money in the long run.

In addition to freezing funeral costs, pre-planning eliminates the need for loved ones to make tough decisions while they are grieving. Pre-planning can provide peace of mind.

Learn more about the benefits of funeral pre-planning by attending Summers Funeral Homes’ seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Senior Center Library Conference Room.

THE 38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR IS ON SATURDAY, NOV. 11 Enjoy holiday shopping at its best! The Senior Center will be packed with crafters, artisans, food, décor, and much more. Always the second Saturday in November, the Bazaar is set for Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

While you’re here, be sure to visit the Christmas Store for great deals on quality second-hand gifts and décor. Pepe’s Famous Food Truck will serve breakfast burritos in the morning and their popular lunch menu at noon. Hawthorne Elementary School Choir will sing Christmas carols beginning at 10 a.m.

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TWO MORE CHANCES TO DANCE TO THE KINGS OF SWING THIS YEARThe legendary Kings of Swing will perform twice more this year at the Dick Eardley Senior Center, so mark your calendars and join us for an evening of music and dancing on Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m.; and Friday, Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and $18 per couple. Purchase tickets in advance or pay at the door. A 1-hour Swing and Foxtrot lesson will be offered the day of the dance at 5:30 p.m. in the dining room. Lessons cost $5.

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT For the month of November, we are spotlighting all of the volunteers who generously share their time and talents with the Senior Center.

We are fortunate to have so many people willing to fill shifts at the front desk, thrift store and craft boutique. The front desk is rarely without a volunteer on hand to assist callers, visitors, and staff with a variety of needs and requests. They bring patience, humor, knowledge, and their own expertise to the desk and make valuable contributions. The thrift store and craft boutique are completely volunteer-run. They operate five days a week on the commitment and flexibility of these volunteers. We also have volunteer instructors who teach fitness classes, and library volunteers who keep the shelves stocked and organized.

While this space is typically reserved for our shift volunteers, we want to use it this month to also thank the people who aren’t scheduled for regular shifts through the Senior Center but who routinely offer their time to keep programs running smoothly.

We have volunteer musicians who perform almost every day during mealtime; people who pick up and deliver donated bakery goods every week; volunteers in the dining room who help diners and kitchen staff with a variety of needs; ladies who measure and price our fabric donations; participants who act as liaisons between their activity groups and staff; people from area businesses and agencies who support our programs through donations of time, money, and goods, or a combination of the three; and people who simply stop a staff member to ask, “What can I do to help?”

The goal of the Senior Center staff is to provide opportunities for socialization, education, and physical and mental stimulation in a safe, comfortable place where seniors can gather and enjoy the company of others. We are thankful to work with so many volunteers to achieve this goal. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!

VOTING DAY IS NOV. 7Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Dick Eardley Senior Center is the polling place for Ada County Precinct 1918. If you live in Ada County and need assistance locating your polling place, contact the Ada County Clerk’s Office at 208-287-6860.

CHAT-N-CHEW WILL TALK ABOUT SAFETY IN THE HOME THIS MONTHEveryone is invited to attend Chat-n-Chew meetings at the Boise Senior Center on Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m. The group invites and welcomes a guest speaker twice a month. Here’s who is speaking in November:

Nov. 2: Bryan Connington from Safety for Seniors will offer an informational presentation about senior safety in the home.

Nov. 9: MorningStar Senior Living of Boise will share information about their independent and assisted living communities, amenities and activities.

For more information about attending or being a guest speaker at Chat-n-Chew, please contact Rose at 208-429-6638, or Erika 208-608-7579.

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, ROD!Saying farewell was almost as difficult for Rod as it was for all of us last month, but we’re sure he’ll be back to enjoy some leisure time here. We asked him if there was anything he wanted to share with his Senior Center friends before he left. He said, “It’s been a fun ride helping wonderful people like you enjoy life.”

Rod was a mainstay here for nearly 30 years, and the impact he had on the Dick Eardley Senior Center will not soon be forgotten. We wish him well in his retire-ment and thank him for his many years of good work.

MOVIE MONDAY: COMEDYJoin us for our monthly Movie Monday on Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. in the Senior Center Library.

We’ll play a comedy and you can enjoy the dimmed lights, comfy chairs and popcorn. See you there!

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES THIS MONTHIn addition to regularly scheduled programs, the Dick Eardley Senior Center hosts a number of activities and events that focus on the health, safety and overall quality of life of seniors. Here is what’s coming up this month:

Nov. 2 Thursday, 10 a.m. Chat-n-Chew Safety for Seniors will present on safety in the home. Room C

Nov. 2, Thursday, 1 p.m. Diabetes Management & Foot Care, presented by Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation, Library Conference Room

Nov. 7, Tuesday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Election Day, Gold Room

Nov. 7, Tuesday, 1 p.m. Funeral Pre-Planning, presented by Summers Funeral Home, Library Conference Room

Nov. 8, Wednesday, 11 a.m. Veteran Pinning Ceremony, led by Harrison’s Hope Hospice, Dining Room

Nov. 8, Wednesday, 1 p.m. Medicare Changes & Review, presented by I.T.M. Group, Library Conference Room

Nov. 9, Thursday, 10 a.m. MorningStar will present information about their senior living community at Chat-n-Chew, Room C

Nov. 9, Thursday, 1 p.m. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, presented by Todd Carlson, Gold Room

Nov. 10, Friday, 2 p.m. Senior Center will close early in observance of Veterans Day

Nov. 11 Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Dick Eardley Senior Center’s 38th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Nov. 13, Monday, 1 p.m. Movie Monday: Comedy. Library Conference Room

Nov. 14, Tuesday, 1 p.m. Medicare Changes & Review, presented by I.T.M. Group, Room C

Nov. 17, Friday, 7-9 p.m. Harvest Dance: Kings of Swing

Nov. 23 & 24, Thursday & Friday, Senior Center will be closed for Thanksgiving

BUNDLE UP; IT’S COLD OUT THERE!

Be sure to bundle up before heading outside this season. Autumn has brought with it crisp mornings and chilly evenings. If you need winter apparel, check out the great deals in the Senior Cen-ter Thrift Store. Handmade knitted and sewn hats are on sale, as well as coats, gloves, and other warm-weather gear as it becomes available. There’s something for every style!

AT THE BAR THE OTHER NIGHT ...An elderly looking gentleman, (mid-90s) very well dressed, hair well groomed, great-looking suit, flower in his lapel, smelling slightly of a good after shave, presenting a well-looked-after image, walks into an upscale cocktail lounge.Seated at the bar is an elderly looking lady. The gentleman walks over, sits along side of her, orders a drink, takes a sip, turns to her and says, “So tell me, do I come here often?”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Watercolors class will not meet on Nov. 8 and 9 due to Bazaar set-up, and on Nov. 22 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Nov. 29.

• The Support Group for the Visually Impaired will not meet in November or December. Meetings will resume on Jan. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.

• AARP Tax Assistance has announced its 2018 tax season schedule at the Senior Center, from Feb. 1 through April 12. Watch for details in upcoming newsletters.

• Volunteers are needed to help with the Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 11. If you would like to help, contact Erika in person or at 208-608-7579.

• We have some interest in starting a memoir writing group. If interested, give your name and phone number to Erika.

• For everyone who has inquired about Carl, he is doing OK and is hoping to visit the Senior Center sometime this month.

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Dick Eardley Senior Center690 Robbins RoadBoise, ID 83702208-608-7580Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

Thursday Friday

9-10 am Tai ChiNoon Meal: Salisbury Steak12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone1 pm Movie Monday: Comedy

9-10 am Tai ChiNoon Meal: Cheese Ravioli12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

8 am-8 pm Voting Day9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm ScrabbleNoon Meal: Beef Stew1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof1-2 pm Funeral Pre-Planning2-3 pm Active Living Every Day

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm ScrabbleNoon Meal: Crunchy Tuna Casserole - New!1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof1-2 pm Medicare Changes & Review2-3 pm Active Living Every Day

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10 am Legal Counsel10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm ScrabbleNoon Meal: Breaded Fish / Tartar Sauce1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof2-3 pm Active Living Every Day

10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy Hookers11 am Veteran Pinning CeremonyNoon Meal: Mac & Cheese & Ham12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Medicare Changes & Review2 pm Legal Counsel2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy HookersNoon Meal: Mushroom Swiss Chicken12:30-5 pm Bridge1-3 pm Watercolors2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy HookersNoon Meal: Chili Hotdog12:30-5 pm Bridge2 pm Legal Counsel2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO 10-11:30 a.m. Chat-n-Chew: MorningStar10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Oven Fried Chicken1-1:30 pm Intro to Zumba1-2:30 pm Tomb of the Unknown Soldier2-3 pm Tai Chi3-6:30 pm Fun & Friendly Bridge

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO 10-11:30 am Chat-n-Chew10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic10 am-3 pm Advanced Bridge11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Thanksgiving Meal1-1:30 pm Intro to Zumba1-3 pm Watercolors2-3 pm Tai Chi

10:30 am-2 pm PinochleNoon Meal: Enchiladas12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof2-4 pm Intro to Pinochle

9 am-12 pm Foot Clinic by Stonebridge10:30 am-2 pm Pinochle11:30 am Birthday Friday!Noon Meal: BBQ Beef Sandwich12:30-2 pm Bridge (note time change)1-2 pm Fit and Fall ProofThe Senior Center will close at 2 p.m. in observance of Veterans Day

Nov. 11, 9 am-4 pm Holiday Bazaar

10:30 am-2 pm PinochleNoon Meal: Swedish Meatballs / Gravy12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof2-4 pm Intro to Pinochle7-9 pm Harvest Dance: Kings of Swing

9-10 am Tai ChiNoon Meal: Breaded Chicken Patty12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

Billiards room open daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm ScrabbleNoon Meal: French Dip Sandwich1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof

9-10 am Tai Chi10 am Legal CounselNoon Meal: Chicken Fried Rice12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy HookersNoon Meal: Cheesy Cod over Rice12:30-5 pm Bridge1-3 pm Watercolors2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO 10-11:30 a.m. Chat-n-Chew: Safety for Seniors10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic10 am-3 pm Advanced Bridge11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Philly Steak Sandwich 1-2 p.m. Diabetes Management & Foot Care1-1:30 pm Intro to Zumba1-3 pm Watercolors2-3 pm Tai Chi

10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy HookersNoon Meal: Chicken Cordon Blue12:30-5 pm Bridge1-3 pm Watercolors2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO 10-11:30 am Chat-n-Chew10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Pork Roast w/ Sauerkraut1-1:30 pm Intro to Zumba1-3 pm Watercolors2-3 pm Tai Chi

Happy ThanksgivingWe are closed on Nov. 23 & 24

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HAVE A FAVORITE RECIPE? SHARE IT WITH US!We’re looking for recipes to print in the Senior Center newsletter. Do you have a favorite family recipe? Bring it in! We’d love to share it and give you credit for submitting it. And if there’s a story behind it, we’d like to share that too.

Submit your recipes to Erika in person, by mail to 690 Robbins Rd., Boise ID 83702, or email at eharmon@cityofboise.org.

Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Icing Submitted by Rosie White

Ingredients:1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup canned pumpkin1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1 tsp baking power1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ginger1 tsp salt1 cup raisins or nuts, chopped, optional

Icing3 Tbsp butter3/4 tsp vanilla4 Tbsp milk1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Directions:Heat oven to 350 degrees.Cream shortening and sugar. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. Sift and add dry ingredients. Add raisins or nuts. Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

Icing: Combine butter, vanilla, milk, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly to rolling boil. Cool, stir in powdered sugar. Frost cookies while warm. Return icing to heat if too thick.Yield: 5 dozen

Many thanks to our crossword puzzle sponsor!

Serving the Treasure Valley since 1911, the staff of Summers Funeral Home has a long-lasting commitment to serve with understanding & compassion while providing

a variety of funeral and cremation services.

Summers also offers Pre Planning services to give you and your family peace of mind for the future. For more information please contact: Ken McCarthy at 208-559-8100 or e-mail Ken.summersfh@gmail.com

JOIN US IN NOVEMBER FOR NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

FALL FUN AT THE SENIOR CENTER!

Each November, communities across the country observe National Diabetes Month to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. An estimated one in four people with diabetes don’t know they have it. You can take steps to prevent diabetes or manage it. Start by joining us for an informational seminar: Diabetic Management and Foot Care on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m.

Learn the signs and symptoms, and ask questions of Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation’s staff when they visit the Dick Eardley Senior Center. There’s no need to register for this free event.

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Phone: 208-608-7580Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Website: seniorcenter.cityofboise.org

Dick Eardley Senior Center690 Robbins RoadBoise, ID 83702

BIRTHDAY CORNERThank you to those who celebrated October birthdays with us!

• Doyle Riblett• Audrey Mills• Becky Davis• Marcella Hargrove• Scott Wearum• Ginger Scott

Celebrate your special day with us on the second Friday of every month, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

A huge thank you to Edwards Greenhouse for providing lovely flowers for our monthly birthday celebrations!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! THE 38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR IS ON SATURDAY, NOV. 11The Dick Eardley Senior Center will continue the tradition of hosting the much-anticipated annual Holiday Bazaar this year, and we invite you to join us for an all-day shopping extravaganza. Doors open at 9 a.m. We’ll see you there!

SAMPLING THE DELIGHTS OF BITNER VINEYARDSLifetime & Leisure participants took a trip to Bitner Vineyards last month to enjoy scenic views and sample the flavorful offerings of the Caldwell-area vineyard. Lifetime & Leisure programs are open to all seniors, age 62 and over. For more information, call the Senior Center at 208-608-7580.