NOVEMBER 2017

LAKESIDE NEWS

GOTHENBURG SENIOR CENTER

410 20th St.

Gothenburg, NE 69138

308-537-7465

FRIED CHICKEN DINNER Sunday, November 5, 2017 Serving from 11:30—1:00

VETERAN’S DINNER Thursday, November 9, 2017

Dinner will begin at 11:30, Special Program will follow!

Please RSVP Early!

2017 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday, November 18, 2017

8:00—1:00

THANKSGIVING DINNER Tuesday, November 21, 2017

RSVP Early!

SPECIAL SPEAKERS IN NOVEMBER:

“EQUIFAX BREACH”

w/ Will Rahjes and Justin Hetz Wednesday, November 1, @ 12:00

“WOMEN’S HEALTH “

w/Physical Therapist Kelsey Max Tuesday, November 7th @ 12:00

LUNCH & LEARN w/DR. SHAW Thursday, November 16th @ 12:00

Note:

Due to rising cost the will be a Suggested Donation Increase Nov. 1st.

Over 60—$5.00 All Under 60 will be charged $6.50

GOTHENBURG SENIOR CENTER “Where Friends Come to Meet”

************************************************************************************** GOTHENBURG SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTER INC. DIRECTOR: 410 20th. STREET ANGELA BARKMEIER GOTHENBURG, NE 69138 KITCHEN MANAGER; DEB CLAFLIN PHONE: (308) 537-7465 ASSISTANT COOK: ANITA SHRUM FAX: (308) 537-3755 OFFICE ASSISTANT: EMAIL: gothenburgseniorcenter@gmail.com KRISTI LAND VISIT US ON WEB: gothenburgseniorcenter.com or Follow us on Facebook HOURS: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 8 am—4 pm ************************************************************************************** The Gothenburg Senior Citizen’s Center, Inc. is funded in part by the West Central Nebraska Area Agency

on Aging, under the authority of the Older Americans Act and the generous contributions of those who sup-

port the programs. The Gothenburg Senior Center is a non-profit organization responsible for providing re-

ferral information, services and recreation to individuals sixty years of age and older. Nutritious noon meals

are served Monday thru Friday at a suggested donation rate of $5.00 for persons over 60. Persons under the

age of 60 are welcome and are charged a set price of $6.50 per person. Please call 308537-7465 for reserva-

tions before 9:30 am.

************************************************************************************** GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS POLICY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS MARYE FRANZEN -CHAIRMAN ROGER NEUJAHR-CHAIRMAN MATT OLSEN—VICE CHAIRMAN TOM SHEA—VICE CHAIRMAN ROBIN STEVENS MARSHA WEEKS—SECRETARY JANICE LIBICH—SECRETARY GENE THARPP PAM SLACK—TREASURER RHONDA BLOCK—TREASURER JAY RICHESON NANCY SCROGGIN JUSTIN HETZ MARY COLEMAN **************************************************************************************

SENIOR CENTER BUS HANDI-BUS

Need a ride to the doctor, grocery store, beauty shop, Senior Center, or to visit friends? A ride is just

as near as your phone. The Senior Center van, with a wheelchair lift, is a available during the day, Monday

thru Friday 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Just call 537-7465. There is a suggested donation of $1.50 one way trip

or $3.00 round trip. No charge at noon for a ride to the center for lunch.

RYDE TRANSIT: Dawson County—Lexington—308-324-3670

Transit Bus Schedule Farnam/Gothenburg: Tuesdays, 10am to 4pm

4th Tuesday to Lexington/Cozad 308-537-2481/308-537-3677

NOVEMBER 2017 MENUS .

“Be so Happy that when others look at you, they become Happy too!

1. Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Carrots

Wheat Roll Recee Bars

3. Soup & Sand. Broccoli Cheese or

Beef Veg. Soup Ham Salad Sand.

Fumi Salad Cookies

6. Ham Balls

Potato Casserole Green Beans Wheat Roll

Spiced Apples

7. Fried Chicken

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Calif. Blend Veg. Biscuits

Apple Cake w/Topping

8. Potato Bar Baked Potato

w/choice of toppings Beef Salad Sand.

3-Bean Salad Brownies

22. Shepherd’s Pie or

Lasagna Broccoli

7-Layer Salad Bread Sticks Tropical Fruit

29. Patty Melt or

Reuben Sandwich Potato Wedges

Cauliflower Nut Salad Strawberry Pretzel

Dessert

14. Hot Beef Sandwiches

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Green Beans Jell-O Salad

Peaches

21. Thanksgiving Turkey w/Dressing Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy Sweet Potatoes

Green Bean Cass. Bulgur Roll

Pumpkin Pie

28. Swedish Meatballs

Hash Browns Beets

Dinner Roll Peaches

13. Swiss Steak

Baked Potato Cauliflower Rye Bread

Chocolate Pudding Cake w/Topping

20. Chicken Cordon

Blue Baby Bakers

Scandinavian Blend- Vegetables Wheat Roll

Tapioca Pudding

27. Cranberry Chicken

Baked Potato Broccoli Salad

Wheat Roll Oatmeal Cake

9. Veteran’s Dinner Chicken Fried Steak

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Corn Ambrosia Salad

Bulgur Roll Cheesecake

16.

Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy Butter Beans Wheat Roll

Strawberry Short-cake

23. Closed

For The Holiday!

30. Roast Beef

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Scalloped Corn Bulgur Roll

Earthquake Cake

10. Liver & Onions or

Baked Fish Hash Browns

Stewed Tomatoes Bread Sticks Tropical Fruit

17. Pork Chops w/Dressing

Sweet Potatoes Peas

Bulgur Roll Applesauce

24. Closed

For The Holiday!

Please call before 9:30 am for reservations. Salad Bar is made available Monday thru Thursday with exception to Special Dinners. Take all you want, but eat all you take!!!

15. Meat Loaf

Baby Bakers Broccoli w/Cheese

Bran Muffin 7-Layer Bars

2. Country Style Ribs

Potato Salad Baked Beans

Blueberry Muffin Fruit Cocktail Cake

Note: Due to rising cost

the will be a Suggested Donation Increase Nov. 1st.

Over 60—$5.00

All Under 60 will be charged $6.50

NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES 2017 “Keep your spirits alive. Spend time with family and friends.”

Happy Thanksgiving!

1. “Equifax Breach” Special Speaker

Will Rahjes 12:00

2. Scrabble 1:00

Bible Study 1:00

Tai Chi

1:00/Beginners, 2:00

6.

BINGO—7:00

Quilting 1:00

7. “Women’s Health” @ Noon by Kelsey

Max Mexican Train 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi

1:00/Beginners, 2:00

8. 8-Ball Tourn. @

Cozad -9:30

Pretzels 1:00

15. 8-Ball Tourn.

@ Lexington 9:30

Governing Board Meeting @ 12:30

Crafts 2:00

22.

8-Ball. Tourn. @ Broken Bow 9:30

29.

McCook Hearing 9:00—11:30

14. Policy Meeting 12:30 Mexican Train 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi

1:00/Beginners, 2:00 Crafts 2:00

21. Thanksgiving Dinner

Mexican Train 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi

1:00/Beginners, 2:00

28. Mexican Train 1:00

Bible Study 1:00

Tai Chi

1:00/Beginners, 2:00

13.

BINGO-7:00

Quilting 1:00

Crafts 2:00

20.

BINGO—7:00

Quilting 1:00

27.

BINGO—7:00

Quilting 1:00

9. Veteran’s Dinner

Blood Pressure Clinic 7:00—9:00

Scrabble 1:00 Bible Study 1:00

No Tai Chi

16. Lunch & Learn w/Dr. Shaw

Scrabble 1:00 Bible Study 1:00

Tai Chi Class 1:00/Beginners,/2:00

Crafts 2:00 Pinochle Party 6:30

23.

Closed For

The Holiday!

10.

Quilting 1:00

Crafts 1:30

17. Pretzels 9:30

Quilting 1:00

Birthday & Ann.

Party 3:00

24.

Closed For

The Holiday!

●The pool room is open every day from 8:00-4:00. Most of the pool players are here arount 10:00. ●The exercise equipment in the back room is for anyone to use between 8:00-4:00. ●Let your Policy Board Members know what activities you would like to have offered.

30. Scrabble 1:00

Bible Study 1:00

Tai Chi

1:00/Beginners, 2:00

3. Bridge 1:00

SUNDAY DINNERS: November 5th—Fried Chicken Dinner December 3rd—Ham Ball Dinner January 7th - Roast Beef Dinner BLOOD PRESSURE & BLOOD SUGAR CLINIC: When: Thursday, November 9, 2017 Where: Gothenburg Senior Center Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Cost: Free MEALS ON WHEEL SCHEDULE : October 30th: The Crossing November 6th: Gothenburg Rotary November 13th: American Lutheran Church November 20th: Catholic Church November 27th: Trinity Lutheran Church NOTICES: Policy Advisory Board Meeting will be held on: Tuesday, November 14th at 12:30 p.m. Governing Board Meeting will be held on: Thursday, November 15th @ 12:30 p.m.These meetings are open to the public. An agenda will be post-ed on the bulletin board.

WHAT’S IN THE CARDS: BRIDGE: Nov. 3rd. will be our next Bridge Par ty. Players are invited to have lunch with us and cards will begin at 1:00. October results were High—Frances Jobman, 2nd—Mary Ellen Mann and Kay Lutjemeyer came in low. PINOCHLE: November ’s Pinochle Party will be on Thurs-day, November 16th @ 6:30. Come join a fun evening of cards with friends. Bring your favorite finger food and a dollar for the pot. October’s results were Lila Beenblossom—High, Judy Block—Second, Norma Scott—Low and traveling prizes went to Joan Anderson, John Olmsted and Marge Block. PRODUCTS NEEDED IN NOVEMBER: FLOUR! GRANULATED SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR DONORS IN OCTOBER: Jack & Mary Ann Ostergard, Bertha Daharsh, Cathy Si-mon, Dan & Kathy Martin, Kent & Marian Peterson, Jeanne Max, Paul & Molly Rundle, Dan & Liz Frerichs, Pat Ambler and Janet Haas. We apologize for any names we might have missed. Please be sure to sign the product of the Month sheet for all your donations. Please remember; the Senior Center is a 501C(3) non-profit organization. MEMORIALS IN OCTOBER: In Memory of Wes Anderson: Lynette Hickman, Chauncy & Rosie Bates, Bill & Mar-lene Fleischer, Leonard France, Pat & Patty Cordell, Jill Rubenthaler, Frances Jobman, Larry & Sueann Schledewitz, James & Gwen Gundell, Ron & Sandy Jobman, Bruce & Loret-ta Barrett, Marlan Schmeeckle, Ed & Virgean Foster, Marc & Taci Bartlett, Tom & Rhonda Jobman, Loren & Charlene Tay-lor, Dirk & Deb Rubenthaler, Roger & Paula Hood, Joe & Laura Urbanec. HOLIDAY REUNIONS & GATHERINGS: It’s not to late to book the Senior Center for your next fami-ly reunion, holidays or special event. Book today! Stop by the office, check the availability and book your special date!

T-SHIRTS FOR SALE: The Senior Center is selling red or purple t-shirts for $15. Long Sleeve—$18, Crewneck—$25.00, Hoodie $30.00 . Front de-sign will be in white lettering and will say:

GOTHENBURG

SENIOR CENTER Where Friends Come to Meet

SCHEDULE A REVIEWOF YOUR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN OPTIONS! Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Open Enrollment October 15—December 7, 2017 Lest us assist you with: Medicare Drug plan comparison Medicare Advantage plan comparison New 2018 Medicare information Applying for Extra Help to lower your Medicare prescrip-

tion costs.

Where: GOTHENBURG SENIOR CENTER 410 20th Street, Gothenburg Dates: October 17—December 7 Time: 9 to 11:30 & 1 to 3 Please call 308-537-7465 for an appointment!

You have probably heard of it, but what is the Nebraska SHIIP??

SHIIP stands for “Senior Health Insurance Information Pro-gram.”

It is funded by the federal government through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and there is one in every state. SHIIP has a statewide network of volunteer counselors trained to help people with Medicare questions. SHIIP counselors receive training on all aspects of Medi-care, long-term care insurance, and other health insurance is-sues. They are there to help with existing problems and to pro-vide support during the decision-making process. They will not recommend policies, companies, or insurance agents, but will provide free, unbiased answers to the questions of consum-ers and their caregivers and provide them with the information to help them make those decisions. An important role of the SHIIP program is to provide out-reach and education to people with Medicare and others regard-ing health insurance options, benefits, and choices. SHIIP counselors and staff are available on the local, regional, and statewide level. Counselors participate in a variety of outreach activities, including media awareness, public presentations, and enrollment events.

SHIIP helps you navigate Medicare: Medicare information by phone or in person Cost comparisons for Advantage Plans, Drug Plans and

Supplements Medicare enrollment and problem solving help Low Income Subsidy applications for help with Part D Group presentations Medicare Fraud Prevention 350 Certified Medicare Counselors. All here to provide

you free, confidential, unbiased information. Call the Agency on Aging at 1-800-662-2961

Let Us Help You

Bring Home the Holidays!

Gothenburg Senior Center

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

&

BAKE SALE

Join us: Saturday, Nov. 18th. 2017

8:30 am –1:00 pm

Gothenburg Senior Center

410 20th. Street

Serving Fresh Homemade Cinnamon Rolls &

Hot Coffee

Shop our selection of one of a kind gifts, holiday décor, pretzels, baked

goods and much more.

MEMORIES, MEMORIES AND MORE MEMORIES Established 1983-------Gothenburg Senior Center

NOV.1986—The Product of the Month was proving to be a real suc-cess, with Oct., taking in $73.99 in cash and $125.30 in products. The need for Nov. 1986 was Fruit-for Nov. 1-15 and vegetables- for Nov. 16-30. The Pitch Party winner for the month of Oct. was Vera Strong. The winners of Pinochle party in Oct. were Vera Strong and Reinie Aden. A special Thank You" went to M. B. Franzen for the cauliflower he brought to the Center and Clyde and Doris Wareham for the Indian Corn, they brought to decorate for the Halloween Party. Elna Fleisher donated ten large Blue Spruce trees to the Center as a Memorial to her husband William Fleisher. The trees were planted on the hill behind the building. John Knoedler was remembered by a number of people with Memorials. The Memorial gifts does so much good and goes on giv-ing value for many years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOV. 1991—The Product of the Month Fund brought in $138 in cash and $111.35 in products. Many people took the time to drop a little money in the box or purchased a few extra items when grocery shop-ping. A 'Backward Pinochle Party' was held with; Lorene Fenner—Low, Smith Kite—2nd Low, Doris Bennett—3rd Low, Opal Kennicutt—High and Traveling—Helen Neel. Low got High Prize money, High got Low, etc. Must have been fun. Gayle Strayer was the winner of Oct. Pool Tournament and would have the traveling trophy until the next tournament. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOV 1996—Clarence Block and Raymond Sitorius were remem-bered by a number of Memorials. The Holiday Bake Sale Bazaar was planned for Nov. 23. Another Ethnic Day planned for Nov. 15th. The Native American food would be featured. The Oct. Pinochle Party winners were: Opal Kennicutt—High, Elsie Helm—Sec High, Peggy Halstrom—Low and Elsie Helms took the Traveling Prize. The Product of the Month received $69.19 in product The Pool Tournament winner was Earl Purdy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOV. 2001—Archie Trimble and Walter Hecox were remembered by a number of Memorials.

The Oct. Product of the Month Fund brought in $126 in cash and $39.71in products. Cliff Geiken won the Oct. "In House" Senior Center Pool Tourna-ment.

The Oct. Invitational Pool Tournament was held in Gothenburg. First place went to Cliff Geiken (Gothenburg), Mark Hoselton (Cozad)—2nd place, Bob Bullock (Gothenburg)—3rd and Al Bellinger (Gothenburg)—4th Place.

Winners at Oct. Pinochle Party were: Dorothy Wright—High, Jean Clymer—2nd High, Harriet Block—Low, Lorraine Crawford, Mildred Schledewitz tied for the traveling prize.

Myrna B.'s cookies brought in $132 for about 94 doz. of baked cookies.

The Quilter's Corner displayed a quilt brought in by Rosalie Tederman. The name of the pattern used in this quilt was 'Lemoyne Star'. The quilt was machine pieced by Mary E. "Dade" Hossack and Nellie Bode's mother in a 1930. It was hand quilted by Nellie Bode and Mary Stickleman in the 70's or early 80's. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOV. 2006—The Oct. Bridge Party results were: Jean Clymer—High, Francis Jobman—2nd, Valetta Delahunty—Low, Esther Nelms, Norma Scott and Vonnie Derra—Traveling.

The "In House" Pool Tournament winners were: Ray Caldwell—First Place, Gary Dauel—Sec, John Olmsted—finished third.

The results of Oct. Dawson County Pool Tournament held in Gothenburg were: 3rd place—John Olmsted, 2nd place—Al Bellinger and number one was Vernon Dyer.

Thanksgiving Dinner was held on Nov. 21st. The month of Oct. 'Product of the Month Fund' received $110 in

cash and $123.94 in products. The Nov. need was for Flour, Flour, and more Flour. A special Thanks to everyone who donated and helped out with the Soup & Pie Supper. The Supper raised $1,088 for the Senior Center.

A Promotion was run to keep all the people coming while the Cen-ter was being remodeled. A special card was given out, with every ten punches a free meal was awarded. A Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale was scheduled for Nov. 18th. A Veteran's Day Banquet was held Nov.11 at the Senior Center. The Speaker was Tot Holmes, with special music by Kaitlyn Clark and Ernie Blecha. The Oct. Soup and Pie Supper earned $1,088, which was used for the insurance expenses. A raffle was held Nov. 18 at the Christmas Boutique. Three items were part of the raffle, a quilt pieced by Donnabell Peckham and two beautiful jewelry boxes made by Keith Block. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOV. 2011—The Senior Center's Christmas Bazaar was scheduled for the 9th of Nov. The Oct. Pinochle Party results were: Shirley Logan—High, Velma Underwood—2nd, Marge Block—Low and Traveling went to Betty Fecht, Irene Athey and Dorothy Wright. The month of Oct. saw $125 in cash and several product donations. The Product of the Month Fund need for Nov. was: Flour, Sugar, Toi-let paper. Many names were listed, that had given a memorial gift in memory of Gage Ostergard and Dorothy Kline. The chosen Volunteer of the Month, was Shirley Stevens. She helps with many activities, such as making noodles, bingo nights, rolling pretzels, fundraisers and other things when needed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOV. 2016—A Soup & Pie Supper was very well attended with a raised result of $2,422.58 to help the operations of the Senior Center. Donations of $1,051 was received for the General Account and several Product and monetary donations were also made to help the kitchen. The stated need for the kitchen was: Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar and powdered milk. Bridge Party results: Kay Lutjemeyer —High, Carol Van-Overbeke—2nd and Cathy Simon—Low. Pincohle Party results: DeDe Diehl—High, Marge Block—2nd, John Olmstead and Traveling Prizes went to Judy Block, Velma Underwood, Bertha Daharsh and Hazel Woodward. Dr. Shaw gave a presentation about Dermatology Two people were honored with Memorials during Oct.: those be-ing Marilyn Rubenthaler and Marlene DeCamp. A Fried Chicken Dinner was held Nov 6. Freewill donations. The Veterans were honored with a program and Dinner, Nov 15th. Nov. 19th was the day chosen for the Annual Christmas Bazaar. Compiled by Ramona Ollendorf ________________________________________________________

The House by the Side of the Road There are hermit souls that live with drawn

In the peace of their self-content; There are souls, like stars, that dwell apart,

In a fellowless firmament: There are pioneer souls that blaze their paths

Where highways never ran; But let me live by the side of the road

and be friend to man.

Let me live in a house by the side of the road, Where the race of men go by,

The men who are good and men who are bad, as good and as bad as I.

I would not sit in the scorner's seat Or hurl the cynic's ban;

Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be friend to man.

This is the first two verses of the above poem written by Sam Walter Foss.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 2. Carol Bihlmaier, Jeanine Kline 3. Steve Peterson, Vickie Peterson 4. Timothy Aden 5. Dorotea Nessen, Kenneth Wil-liams 8. Darrel Buesing 9. Judy Hicken, Nancy Scroggin 10. Patricia Potter 11. Carol McKennon, Bud Franzen, James Healey 13. Diane Harm 14. Barb Ehlers, Kay Rogers, Andrew Davenport, Susan Deaver 15. Barb Wheeler, Dean Kugler, Dan Frerichs, 18. Mary Walla, Judy Eagleston 19. Linda Muhs, Glenna Whipple 20. Twyla Connelly 21. Wynne Norsworthy 22. Lona Ristine, Janet Jenkins, Alice Hayes 26. Kay Anderson, David Kline 27. Leonard Franzen, Joe Herndon 29. Linda Dishman, Vernon Block NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES: 23. Darold & Ilene Miller Birthday & Anniversary Party will be held on Novem-ber 17, at 3:00 pm. Everyone is invited to join us for cake and ice cream. A special thanks to First State Bank for sponsoring our cake each month.

BINGO “HOTTEST LITTLE GAME IN TOWN!” MONDAY NIGHT’S at the Gothenburg Senior Center

410 20th Street. 308.537.7465 Snack Bar opens @ 6:00 p.m. Bingo Begins @ 7:00 p.m. COME JOIN THE FUN! You must be 18 and over to play.

GOTHENBURG CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, con-ducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregiv-ers, family and friends of persons with dementia to: Develop a support system. Exchange practical information on caregiving chal-

lenges and possible solutions. Talk through issues and ways of coping. Share feelings, needs and concerns. Learn about community resources. Presented by : Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter The 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Hilltop Estate 2520 Ave M Contact Lori Ann, 308-325-5060; Tiffany, 308- 258-4364 or Elizabeth, 402-502-4301

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