Get moving, get curious—explore ideas, issues, people, events at

B o o k I t ! Karen Treiger Presents

My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story

Wednesday January 29 / 5 ~ 8 pm $6.24 includes light supper; presentation at 6 pm; no-host wine bar

For tickets go to www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800-838-3006 and ask for the Karen Treiger event. The cost of $6.24 includes a small service fee. The front desk will NOT be able to take reservations or payments.

The award-winning book My Soul Is Filled with Joy tells the story of author Karen Treiger’s in-

laws, Holocaust survivors Sam and Esther Goldberg. Karen’s presentation is much more than an

author talk; it is an amazing multimedia, multilayered, multi-generational interactive story of

family, survival, love, hope, and luck. Treiger’s book is also the story of her present-day journey of

discovery as she traveled to Poland to retrace Sam and Esther’s steps and reconnect with relatives

and the descendants of the families who helped Sam and Esther hide.

Sam was one of approximately 65 people to survive the Treblinka Death Camp. After escaping and

fleeing to the nearby forest, he met Esther, who had been hiding there for more than a year with the

help of two gentile families. A former editor-in-chief of the New York University Law Review,

Treiger retired from her 18-year Seattle law practice in 2015 to research and write this true and

harrowing story. The book won the PNWA Nancy Pearl Books Award Best memoir and the bronze

medal in world history from the Independent Publishers Association.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

On The Move A Monthly Publication of the Southside Community Center

Vol. XXXXI No. 1 A Place to Connect January 2020

Our Mission To enhance the physical and mental well-being of those we serve by providing

recreational, educational and volunteer opportunities.

3 Ways Receive Your Newsletter 1. By email to read & print at home

helps save trees and printing &

mailing expense for the Center.

2. A paper copy in the mail

Call Betty, 535-0803.

3. Pick up a copy at the Center.

Tuesday Luncheon January 21 /11:30 ~ 1 pm

$10 members, $13 non-members

Here’s a way to warm your

body and soul and help chase

away those post-holiday, dark,

chilly days-of -January

blues.

Enjoy a tasty meal of

homemade lasagna, French

bread, salad & dump cake

Visit with old & new friends

Win the 50-50 drawing

Win two tickets to Civic

Theater ‘s A Gentleman’s

Guide to Love and Murder

(won the 2014 Best Musical

Tony Award). You choose

the day and time.

Celina Green will

explain the uses and

potential benefits of essential

oils and how they may help with

winter health.

REMEMBRANCE —Mary Van Couvering October 18, 1939 ~ October 26, 2019

Sunday January 12 / 3 ~ 5 pm

Join us as we gather to remember Mary, share stories, and honor her

legacy at the Center. Listen to her favorite musician Steven King

(international fingerstyle guitar champion) play the music she loved; enjoy

light snacks, and maybe treat yourself to a glass of wine.

You are invited to speak at the gathering or write your thoughts and place them in the box

in the lobby to be read that day. Will we have time to thank her for all she did — from

being a Board member, chairing events like Fido Fete & Santa Breakfast, maintaining the

membership database, being a friend to all and much more? Probably not, but we will do

Mary proud. She was also known for her love of dogs and ladybugs.

Please RSVP at the front desk or call 535-0803 so we can plan refreshments.

A spring Celebration of Life is scheduled Saturday April 25, 2020 at Manito Park.

For information visit Hennessey FuneralHomes.com.

2 January 2020

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shelagh Camak, President

Lynn Terry, Vice President

Claudia Craven Newsletter

Dennis Anderson

Ann Beyer

Sue Belote

Tom Carroll

Gregg Jones

Sabrina Gonder

Brynne Malone

Ron Rector (emeritus)

STAFF

Lisa Rosier, Executive Director

Email: director@southsidecenter.com

(509) 535-0803, ext. 103

Betty Rogers, Office Administrator

Email: office@southsidecenter.com

(509) 535-0803, ext. 100

Jan Suhr

Rentals/Programs Coordinator

Email: programs@southsidecenter.com

Cornelia Brisan

Office Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator

AARP Title 5

April Travel Assistant,

Custodians

Danny Villalpando, Supervisor;

Gage Bush, Bill Beyer;

Albert Washington (AARP Title 5)

Board of Directors and Staff

Southside Community Center

A non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation

3151 East 27th Avenue

Spokane, WA 99223

Telephone: 509-535-0803

Fax: 509-535-4336

www.southsidescc.org

Hours: M—F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER POLICIES

Travel Liability Notice — Southside Senior & Community Center (" Southside Community Center" ) assumes

no responsibility for and shall not be liable for any refund, personal injury, property damage or other loss, accident,

delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be caused by: (1) any defaults, wrongful or negligent acts or

omissions of the Southside Center; (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, craft, equipment or instrumentality

owned, operated or otherwise used or provided by the Southside Center; and (3) any wrongful or negligent acts or

omissions on the part of any other party not under the Southside Center's control.

Non Discrimination Policy—It is the policy of the Southside Community Center to ensure equal employment

opportunity and participation of members and guests without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic

information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Endorsement Disclaimer: The Southside Community Center does not endorse any speaker, service or product that

is represented in any class, advertisement or function in our facility.

Southside Membership

Yearly membership is $50 (individual) or

$75 for couples living in the same

household. A limited number of

scholarships are available for those

needing assistance with a year’s

membership. Call Betty at 535-0803.

Welcome New Members Beth Ann Carr * Mike Craig * Patricia Garrett * Carla Holt * Anne Wear

Next New Member Orientation Tuesday, January 21 at 11 am before the Winter Wonderland luncheon.

Luncheon is hosted for new members.

A Note from Lisa Happy New Year! I hope 2020 (2019 seemed to slip by) brings you all health, prosperity and most

of all happiness. Santa had a wonderful time at the Center for the Santa Breakfasts as did everyone

who attended. I have it on good authority from Santa that none on you were on his naughty list…

well perhaps a little naughty…keeps Santa on his toes! Thank you to everyone who helped with the

Santa breakfasts. We had a record attendance and it is clearly becoming a Spokane tradition to come

here in December. A special thank you to Lynn Terry for her work coordinating this event.

Our December lunch was also a huge hit with our special guest K9 Officer Haywire and his handler

Officer David Stone from the Spokane Police Department. You, our generous members, donated

enough money to raise funds for a bullet proof vest for Haywire and another SPD K9. The Spokane

Police Department and the K9 Unit are overwhelmed with the generosity of our members. Chief

Meidl, SPD said 'A HUGE thank you to the Southside Community Center for raising funds to

purchase a ballistic vest for K9 Haywire! K9 Officer Stone will now have a very important piece of

equipment to help keep Haywire safer on the many dangerous calls they respond to. Thank you,

Southside Community Center, and all those who donated!'

For more information and updates on this story and upcoming events, don’t forget to like us on

Facebook to hear more about the amazing work happening at Southside. If you would like to

contribute to helping the K9 unit get vests for their other dogs, you can visit K9 Support NW.

A not-to-be-missed event this month is Book-It! on January 29. ‘My Soul is Filled with Joy: A

Holocaust Story’ tells the story of author Karen Treiger’s in-laws, Holocaust survivors Sam and

Esther Goldberg. Sam was one of approximately 65 people to survive the Treblinka Death Camp.

After escaping during a prisoner uprising and fleeing to the nearby forest, he met Esther, who had

been hiding there for more than a year. There is limited seating so book early. To purchase your

ticket, go to www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800-838-3006 and ask for the Karen Treiger

event. No tickets will be available at the Center or the front desk.

2020 is going to be an exciting time at the Center. We have a lot of activities, programs and events

planned and we would love to have you involved! We love our volunteers!

Fun Facts from Liven 3: Fast food chains call frequent buyers of their food “heavy users.” / The average person spends 6

months of their lifetime waiting on a red light to turn green. / The largest recorded snowflake was in Keogh, MT in 1887,

and was 15 inches wide. / You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television. / There are more lifeforms

living on your skin than there are people on the planet. / A human will eat on average 70 assorted insects and 10 spiders

while sleeping.

Lisa Rosier, Executive Director

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Support the Center Through

The Donna J. Johnson Endowment Fund

You can support the Center’s financial security and future by

donating to the Donna J. Johnson Endowment Fund. Managed by

the Innovia Foundation, the fund allows donors to perpetuate their

annual gifts. Your gift can also be restricted for a specific program

or activity. Call Lisa 535-0803 for more information.

Southside News

Good News! Haywire Is Getting His

Bullet Proof Vest

Thanks to your generosity a check for

$3,327 was presented at the December 17

luncheon to K9 Support NW to purchase a

bullet proof vest for Haywire. Nate

Spiering, head of the Spokane Police

Canine Unit, Officer David Stone and

Carla Blazek of K9 Support NW accepted

the check as Haywire watched. Sgt.

Spiering said that the $3,300 will be enough to buy vests for two

K9s—Haywire and one other.

Haywire is the two-year-old German shepherd who works with his

partner, senior police officer David Stone. He stole our hearts when

he and David demonstrated their skills at Fido Fete in June. We

were so alarmed that Haywire was working without ballistic

protection when chasing perps with guns, we started a fund to buy

him a bullet proof vest. Officer Stone said “ I am blown away at the

generosity and support and all you have done for K9 Haywire and

me! Thanks again for all the support.” We’re guessing the wagging

tail and “woof” also means thanks.

The vest will be provided through K9 Support NW, a 501(c)3 non-

profit organization based in Spokane, that raises funds to purchase

high-grade ballistic vests, training, unbudgeted veterinary care and

equipment for police K9 units in Washington, Idaho and Montana.

For more information, contact Carla Blazek at (509) 534-1534 or

carla@k9snw.org.

Recipe for a Very Merry Santa Breakfast Ingredients:

A hard working committee

Fabulous volunteers

Great food

Lively seasonal music

Photos printed on the spot

Families and children

Photogenic pets ……………………...AND Santa!

****************************************************

This is exactly what an army of Southside “elves” cooked up for

the enjoyment of Spokane families on three Saturdays in

December. Wow! There are too many committee members and

Saturday volunteers to list and thank here. You will see

their names on a lobby poster! Volunteers gave over 320

Saturday hours to make Santa Breakfast a smashing success?

Melinda Kresek, Sheila Goulding and their helpers cooked star-

rated breakfasts of pancakes, sausage, cheesy eggs with apple

sauce and apple juice…for more than 500 happy folks.

The Creative Strings Chamber Orchestra led by Susan Roberts

played seasonal classics and Taylor Belote, playing Christmas

tunes with a calypso beat on the steel drum, kept toes tapping and

children dancing in the ballroom!

Lori and Jim Dillon worked photographic magic and produced

photos of smiling families, a few crying children and some

fantastic pups…ready to take home…no waiting!

Finally, there was Santa! Santa and his elf assistants handed out

toys and helped children sign Santa’s book. He had a lot of secret

wishes to fulfill for many good boys and girls.

See you next year Santa!

Thanks to Sponsors: Millman Jewelers, Hennessey

Funeral Home, Jim Dillon of John L. Scott Realty

Directions:

Mix together, serve and smile!

Taylor Belote plays steel drum while happy kids dance with one of Santa’s elves at December 14 Santa Breakfast.

THANKS For Your Generosity Linda Webster for teddy bears for Santa Breakfast

Dot Verry, Bernadine Sanders, Shari Dauphin, Anna Murphy for coffee

Del Hirzel, Shari Dauphin, Thursday Party Bridge, Bernadine Sanders for

copy paper

Paula Leinweber for a fall table runner

Phyllis Williams, Lani Batters, Elizabeth for candy

Phyllis Williams for heavy duty wine opener

Phyllis Williams, Shari Dauphin for creamer

Shari Dauphin for Duct tape

Donna Carl for Kleenex and paper plates

Curt Connolly for podium stand & financial donation

4 January 2020

FABRIC CARD CLASSES

Create Handmade Cards for Any Occasion Cost Per Class: $15 members; $18 non-members (Pay instructor at class)

This popular class continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays through

January. You will only be limited by your imagination as you

create hand-made birthday, thank you, get well, graduation,

Valentines, and holiday cards — you name it. Cost includes

instruction, card stock, material, glue, fabric, interfacing, etc.

The January class schedule is:

Tuesdays 9~11am - 1/07, 1/14, 1/22 & 1/28

Thursday 5~7pm - 1/2, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30

For information, contact Judy at 206-713-8531.

FREE CBD CLASS ~ THE SOURCE

Friday January 24 / 10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm

Come to this free class to learn about the benefits and uses of

CBD and if it could be right for you. CBD (cannabidiol) is a non

-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant with therapeutic

potential. Many scientists, health professionals, and medical

marijuana patients use CBD-rich products to treat a wide range

of conditions – chronic pain, cancer, Crohn’s, diabetes,

rheumatoid arthritis, PTSD, cardiovascular disease, anxiety,

antibiotic-resistant infections, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia,

and more.

Wellness with Essential Oils Class Presented by Celina Green Tuesday January 28 / 5:30 – 6:30 pm Charge for Supplies $3 members/$5 non-members

Celina Green of Wellness in Essential Oils presents hands-on

class on making bath salts and other items using essential oils

that may help you with winter wellness. You will take something

home that you have created. Sign up at the January 21 luncheon

or at the front desk.

Activities and Events

FOOT CARE CLINIC UPDATE It is with great sadness we report the passing of Rose Bering. Until

we can find someone to replace her, please contact please contact

Kim West, RN for foot care needs at 509-464-9277 or

kimthenurse_7@yahoo.com. Kim is a certified podiatry foot care

specialist She specializes in long, thick toenails and callus trim-

ming on adults, seniors and diabetic feet.

MOVING FOR FUN & FITNESS

Qigong Classes Mondays 3:15 - 4:15 pm / $5 member/$7 non-member A slow-moving, gentle, relaxing exercise designed for all ages that

can be done sitting or standing. For information, call Dr. Brian

Flake 838-2616.

KARATE CLASSES FOR ADULTS & YOUTH / Mon, Wed, Thurs $70 for 6-week session Youth classes from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Mon. and Wed.; adult classes

from 5:45 to 6:45 pm, Mon. and Thurs. Class is suitable for begin-

ners. Call instructor, Mary Roe at 480-338-9131 for information.

ALTARI IS ON VACATION WEDNESDAY TAI CHI WITH ALTARI CANCELLED FROM JAN 1-28 RESUME JANUARY 29 Wednesday: 9 - 10 am / $6 mem/$7 non-mem (note price change) An ancient style of exercise well-known to help arthritis, balance

and relaxation. Altari has thirty years teaching Asian Healing arts.

CHAIR & FOOT MASSAGE WITH ALTARI Classes on hold until January 29.

Sassy Lassies Red Hats Monday January 20 / 1-3 pm The Sassy Lassies Red Hats cordially invite you to join them on

the third Monday of each month from 1-3 pm for socializing,

coffee and treats.

Beginning Orchestral Strings Classes

Learn to play a stringed instrument on Wednesday. A six-week

session is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers or $6 per

lesson. No instrument? Instructor Susan Roberts may be able to

find one for you or lend you one. Call 805-990-0999.

DE-ICER to keep us safe during the winter!

Stanley Box Cutter

Duct tape & gaffing tape

Sponsors for van upkeep

Volunteer drivers for day trips

Lunch program committee members

Commercial clothes steamer for linens & napkins

# 20 Copy paper

Coffee/regular & decaf /diet & regular sodas, seltzers & front desk candies

Tissues, napkins, paper plates,

Keyboards needed for a new music class.

Lighted arches to decorate for Center events and rentals

January 2020 5

Tuesday Friendship Potlucks TUESDAY January 28 / Noon ~ 1:30 pm

A relaxing and special day once a month to

gather, socialize, and share good food.

Bring a dish to share, tell some stories, and

have fun. All are welcome!

Activities & Events

Wii Bowling - Join the Fun! Wednesday and Friday / 1 ~ 3 pm Members bowl free; non-members $2 an hour New bowlers are invited to join the

weekly fun and camaraderie. No experience needed. If you can

hold a remote control and move your arm, you can Wii bowl.

SPECIAL NOTE! If you plan to bowl, please arrive 10 or 15

minutes before start time to allow enough stations to be set up.

Come Meet the TEAL LADIES Thursday January 2 / 10 am-Noon The Teal Ladies are community-minded women who give their

time and energy to Center events and projects throughout

Spokane. The are active in drives for back-to-school supplies,

Food Bank and others. They invite you to join them on the first

Thursday of each month.

Attention All

Gardeners The Southside Community

Center is opening a new

community garden in spring of

2020 located behind the 10 foot

cyclone fence just west of the

Center.

We are taking reservations for

plots in the garden for folks who want to raise veggies and/or

flowers. There will be 30-40 4x8 foot raised beds available at a

cost of $25 for the season. The $25 includes water and soil.

If you are interested call Dennis Anderson at 280-6854 or email

dennis_anderson@mac.com.

Mystery Book Club Monday January 6 / 10-11:30 am

If you love mystery books, join us at the Mystery

Book Club. Regular monthly meetings usually the

first Monday of each month.

January 6, 2020 - Death on Demand - Carolyn Hart

February 3, 2020 -The Crossing Places - Elly Griffiths

Happy reading! Questions? Call Lynn 509 499-8700

6 January 2020

Activities and Events

January 2020 7

CLUBS & CRAFTS Southside Book Club Usually on the last Thursday of the

month from 10:30 am–noon.

January 30 - Love and Other Consequences-Jaime Ford

February 27 - The T iger's W ife - Tea Obreht

Knifty Knitters Every Tuesday / 1-3 p.m.

Quilters Second & Fourth Wednesday / 1-3 p.m.

Red Hats 3rd Monday of the month / 1-3 p.m.

Teal Ladies Every First Thursday / 10 a.m. – Noon

Activities & Events

“Reading brings us unknown friends”

Honoré Balzac

Scrabble Cancelled Due to low response Scrabble is cancelled.

IT’S THE LAW! ONLY MEMBERS ALLOWED Washington State Regulation About Games with Betting

According to the Washington State Gambling Commission,

only members can play card games or other games involving

betting. (Includes bridge, pinochle, poker and other games.)

Ask at the front desk about how to become a member.

Games & More Members play FREE non-members $2 per hour.

BINGO Sunday 1-3 p.m. (Come by 12:45)

CARD GAMES

Canasta ~ Tuesdays 10 a.m.~ Noon

Welcome Bridge ~ Monday & Wed. 12:30~4 p.m.

Party Bridge ~ Thursdays Noon~ 4 pm

Mahjongg ~ Tuesday & Thursday 12 ~ 3 p.m.

Mexican Train ~ Wednesday at 10 a.m. ~ Noon

Pinochle ~ Friday at 1 p.m. ~ 3 p.m.

Texas Hold’em ~ Monday & Friday 1 ~ 4 p.m.

Wii Bowling ~ Wednesday & Friday 1 ~ 3 p.m.

TO ALL FORMER

ALASKANS We would like you to join our small

group of Spokane Alaskans for coffee and conversation.

Call Pat Nault at 907-723-9026 for more information.

$10 Tickets for the February 8 Dumpling Feast Available Online at Facebook “Dumpling Feast of Spokane” or

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumpling-feast-of-spokane-tickets-86263030045?aff=efbeventtix

8 January 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1 New Year’s Day Center Closed

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.

5 BINGO 1:00 ~ 3:00 pm

Travel Galloping Gourmet

Red Lobster -3:30 ~ 7 pm

6

Mystery Book Club 10 ~ 11:30 am Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

7

8

Travel Breakfast Club

Morty’s Grill 9 ~ 11 am

Quilting 1 ~ 3 pm

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

12 BINGO 1:00 ~3:00 pm

Remembrance Gathering

Mary Van Couvering 3 ~ 5 pm

13

Travel Think Tank Escape

Room 11:30 ~ 4 pm

Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

14

Travel Tribe Casin 11:30

10 am ~ 3 pm

Travel Best of Broadway

An American in Paris 5 ~ 10:30 pm

15

Travel Mystery Lunch

11:30 am ~ 2 pm

Quilting 1 ~ 3 pm

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

19

Travel $49er Club

Stage to Screen All My Sons” 1:15 ~ 7 pm3:30 ~ 6 pm BINGO 1:00 ~ 3:00 pm

20

Sassy Lassies Red Hats 1~3 pm Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

21

New Member Orientation 11 am

WINTER WONDERLAND

LUNCH 11:30 ~1 pm

22

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

26

BINGO 1:00 ~3:00 pm

27

Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

28

Friendship Potluck Lunch 12 ~ 1 pm

Class Wellness with Essential Oils 5:30 ~ 6:30 pm

29

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

BOOK IT! My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story 5 ~ 8 pm

EVENTS & TRAVEL CALE NDAR

Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent. Dave Barry

January 2020 9

Thursday Friday Saturday

2

TEAL Ladies 10 am ~ Noon

3

Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

4

9

Travel Matinee Movie at

the MAC 11:30 am ~ 5 pm

10

Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

11

16

Travel Mates Day Out

Waste to Energy Plant 12 ~ 4 pm

17 ** Deadline

RSVP for Jan 21 Lunch

Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

18

23

Travel Appetizers & More

3:30 ~ 6 pm

24

FREE CLASS / Learn about

CBD from The Source 10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm

Travel Lunch at Orlando’s

11 am ~ 2 pm

Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

25

30 Book Club 10:30 am ~ noon

31 Texas Holdem 1~4 pm

Wii Bowling 1 ~ 3 pm

EVENTS & TRAVEL CALENDAR

'Dear wor ld , I am exci ted to be a l ive in you, and I am thankful for another year. '

Daily Activities ACT 2 classes marked with a hash tag #. ACT 2 Always check the ACT 2 schedule.

MONDAY Morning 8:30 & 9:40 Aerobic Exercise/Strength Training # 11:00 Senior Serenaders

Afternoon 12:30 Welcome Bridge 1:00 Aerobic Exercise & Strength Training # 1:00 Texas Hold’em 3:15 Qi Gong 4:30 Youth Karate 5:45 Adult Karate

TUESDAY Morning 8:30 &9:40 Aerobic Exercise/Strength Training # 10:00 Canasta

Afternoon 12:00 Mahjongg 1:00 Knifty Knitters 2:00 Chair Yoga # 3:10 Gentle Exercise # 4:15 Zumba # 4:30 Pilates# 6:00 Ballroom Dance 7:00 Advanced Ballroom Dance

WEDNESDAY Morning

9:00 Tai Chi (back on Jan 29)

10:00 Mexican Train 10:30 Beginning Strings 10:45 Chair & Foot Massage (back on Jan 29) 11:00 Aerobic Exercise & Strength Training #

Afternoon 12:30 Welcome Bridge 1:00 Creative Strings 1:00 Wii Bowling 4:30 Youth Karate 5:45 Zumba #

THURSDAY Morning 8:30 & 9:40 Aerobic Exercise/Strength Training # 10:50 Clogging

Afternoon 12:00 Mahjongg 12:00 Party Bridge 3:10 Gentle Exercise # 4:15 Zumba # 4:30 Pilates # 5:45 Adult Karate

FRIDAY Morning 9:00 Aerobic Exercise & Strength Training # 10:30 Balance with Feldenkrais#

Afternoon 1:00 Texas Hold’em 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Wii Bowling

10 January 2020

Please Don’t Wait Till the Last Minute Sign Up and Pay for Your Travel Adventures Early! We do not want to disappoint by cancelling advertised outings. However, if a

trip does not have a minimum number of four (4) people signed up and paid

prior to the trip, we are forced to cancel it. The Center cannot afford to run

our current van with less than four passengers and we lose money. More

important, we do not want to disappoint other travelers who were looking

forward to going. Sign up early and prepay with check, cash, or credit card

(Credit card charges must be $25 or more.) * Contact the Center, if you have

any questions on a specific trip. * Ask your friends and family to join you on a

trip. * Sponsor a trip for another member; gift cards are available.

Southside Day Trips

Trip Difficulty Rating System (*) Suitable for all ages and abilities. Must be ambulatory,

able to board and disembark from the van.

(**) May encounter uneven ground, a few stairs, and longer excursions.

(***) Need to enjoy a strenuous walk an hour at a time. Days may be long and tiring.

$49 er Club Sunday, January 19

Stage to Screen: All my Sons * Stage to Screen productions

are films of the actual play as

it was originally performed.

Broadcast live from The Old

Vic in London, Academy

Award-winner Sally Field

and Bill Pullman star in Ar-

thur Miller’s blistering drama.

$49 member, $54 non-member. Includes ticket, dinner, transportation

and valet parking. Van leaves at 1:15 pm and returns about 7 pm.

Sunday, February 9

Family-Friendly Comedy Show * Always wanted to try a comedy show but afraid

of what you might get? Family-friendly come-

dian, Dustin Nickerson, performs at the Spo-

kane Comedy Club. From his website: “He brings you into his life

through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage and

being generally annoyed by most people.”

$49 member, $54 non-member. Includes ticket, dinner, transportation

and valet parking. Van leaves at 5 pm and returns about 9:30 pm.

Updated Cancellation & Payment Policy All trips must be paid for at the time of the booking. This helps us

determine the commitment of travelers and the interest in the trips

being planned. Cancellations will be refunded per our policy

Cancellation Policy Day trips in the Spokane area must have at least 3 travelers signed up

and paid one week prior to the trip’s departure, or it will be canceled. Trips outside the Spokane Area must have at least 10 paid travelers one

week prior to the trip’s departure, or it will be canceled. With the use of

our new mini van cancellations will be limited.

f a trip is cancelled due to low participation, your money will be

refunded.

If you cancel less than 1 week prior to the trip, your payment cannot

be refunded.

Payment must be made when signing up to hold your spot.

Difficulty Rating System (*) Suitable for all ages and abilities. Must be ambulatory,

able to board and disembark from the van. (**) May encounter uneven ground, a few stairs and longer

excursions. (***) Need to enjoy a strenuous walk an hour at a time.

Days may be long and tiring.

We are always looking for ways

to expand our travel department.

If you have any trip ideas, from

the sublime to the ridiculous,

please let the front desk know …. factories, shows,

restaurants, athletic events, almost anything is

possible. We want to hear from you!

“Life offers you a thousand chances…

all you have to do is take one.””

~Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun

Southside Center Travel

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Southside Day Trips

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali

“All animals except man know that the

principal business of life is to enjoy it.”

Samuel Butler

Thursday, January 23

Appetizers and More with Friends * Join Bobbi and your Southside friends to enjoy a no-host happy

hour at one of Spokane’s wonderful

restaurants. Great food choices for

everyone with a variety of spirits and non-

alcoholic beverages.

Cost: $8 members/$13 non-member. Van leaves at

3:30 and returns 6:00 pm.

Sunday, January 5

Galloping Gourmet * @ Red Lobster Join Florence and the gang for this Center

Tradition. It fills fast so don’t hesitate to sign up!

Cost: $8 members/ $13 non-members Includes transportation, valet parking.

Van leaves at 3:30 and returns about 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, January 15

Mystery Lunch * Meet your friends for this no-host lunch on the

town. Kathy Meyer finds new and interesting

places to take you each month.

Cost: $8 members/$13 non-members. Includes transportation

and valet parking. Van leaves at 11:30 and returns about 2 pm.

Wednesday, Jan. 8 & Feb. 5

Morty’s Grill *

“At Morty's, we love us some

breakfast!” Get fueled up to start your

day. Choose from scrambles, benedicts, skillets, and more!

Cost: $8 mem/$13 non-mem. Van leaves at 9 and returns about 11. Breakfast

not included.

Wednesday, February 5 ~ The Chalet Another Weather Friendly Location

Tuesday, February 11 (NEW!)

Spokane Ale Trail *

We’ll follow the Inland Northwest Ale Trail

map and plan trips to two amazing breweries in

the region each month. Inland Northwest

brewers are passionate about their craft, each bringing their

unique perspective to an ever-expanding variety of flavors and

styles. We’ll visit Black Label Brewing and Iron Goat Brewery

both in the city center.

Cost: $8 member/ $13 non-members Includes transportation, valet parking. Van leaves at 4:00 and returns about 7:00 pm.

Friday, February 7

First Friday First Friday is showcases the downtown art

and retail scene. Downtown retailers and

restaurants feature artists, musicians,

specialty food and beverage as a special promotion on the first

Friday of each month. We’ll visit two galleries, see art and

possibly meet some local artists.

Cost: $8 member/ $13 non-members Includes transportation, valet parking. Van leaves at 5 pm and returns about 8:00 pm.

Sunday, March 1st

Uniontown Sausage Feed *

An all-you-can-eat affair. The menu

includes home made sausage,

sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green

beans, roll, applesauce, pie and

beverages. There is also a beer garden

and antique stores to browse.

Cost: $15 member/ $20 non-members Includes transportation, valet parking. Van leaves at 10 am and returns about 6 pm.

Tuesday, February 25

Dinner and a Movie @ Northern Quest Sit back and relax while nibbling

on a meal served to you in your reclining seat. Movie choices

(TBD), meal and $6 movie ticket not included.

Cost: $8 member/ $13 non-members Includes transportation, valet parking. Van leaves at 2:30 and returns about 6:00pm.

N EW FUN S TUFF

12 January 2020

Mates Day Out Thursday January 16 **

Waste to Energy Plant

Tour Spokane's Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility. Part of our

community's overall

comprehensive solid waste

system, this plant burns

municipal solid waste to

recover energy in the form

of electricity and

encourages recycling and

waste reduction—along

with the recovery of energy.

Cost: $8 mem/$13 nm includes transportation, and valet parking. Van

leaves at noon and returns at about 4 pm. No host lunch on the way.

Thursday, February 20

SMaRT Waste Management

Reducing waste by recycling is one of

Spokane County Regional Solid Waste

System's main objectives. There are many

options for recycling in our area, and recycling can reduce your

costs. Join us to see how it’s done.

Cost $8 mem/$13 nm price includes transportation, and valet parking.

Van leaves at 10 am, returns at about 3 pm. No host lunch on the way.

You might be interested in the book “Outsmart Waste” by Tom

Szaky. It is about the modern idea of garbage and how to think

our way out of it. Available at the Spokane Public Library.

Southside Day Trips

Thursday, February 13

National Geographic Live @ Opera House

When Women Ruled the World * When it comes to women in power,

we’ve come a long way…right?

Join Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of

Egyptology, for a look at a time in

ancient history when women ruled

the world.

Often neglected in history books,

these women were considered ex-

ceptions to the rule, political pawns

in a patriarchal society. But their power and influence is undenia-

ble. Cleopatra used her sexuality—and her money—to build alli-

ances with warlords of the Roman empire. Neferusobek was the

first woman to definitively take the title of King. Nefertiti is

known more for her beauty than for bringing a fractured Egypt

together.

What can we learn from how these women ruled? Dr. Cooney

shares some illuminating answers.

Cost: $39mem/$44nm price includes transportation, and valet parking. Van leaves at 4:30 and returns about 9. No host meal before the show.

Monday January 13

Think Tank Escape Room ** “MAYAN DOOMSDAY”

An escape room, also known as

an escape game, is a game in which

a team of players cooperatively dis-

cover clues, solve

puzzles, and accom-

plish tasks in one or

more rooms in order to progress and accomplish

a specific goal in a limited amount of time. Your

Challenge: A recent discovery reveals that the

Mayan Calendar was misinterpreted, and the end of time is nigh.

Only you and your team can stop the destruction.

Cost: $44mem/$49 nm includes room entry, transportation, and valet

parking. Van leaves at 11:30 and returns at about 4pm. No host lunch

after the game.

Tuesday, January 14

Spokane Tribe Casino Let’s check out our newest gambling venue. Bid High!

Cost $8 mem/$13 nm price includes transportation, and valet parking.

Van leaves at 10 am and returns at about 3 pm. Danny helping serve another delicious Tuesday lunch.

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Southside Day Trips

Best of Broadway Tuesday, January 14

An American in Paris *

In post war Paris, romance is in

the air and youthful optimism

reigns. Gershwin’s soaring melo-

dies are matched by gravity-

defying dance as the world redis-

covers the power of love in this

breathtaking production. Hoping to start a new life, World War II

veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to

make a name for himself as a painter. But Jerry's life becomes com-

plicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her

own secret - and realizes he is not her only suitor. Winner of four

Tony Awards.

Cost: $89 members/ $104 non-member. Includes transportation and valet

parking. Van leaves at 5 pm and returns about 10:30pm. No-host dinner before

the show.

Reserve your seat for HAMILTON

Date and Price TBD

Saturday, May 9

The Book of Mormon *

We’re going to The Book of Mor-

mon, the nine-time Tony Award®-

winning Best Musical. This outra-

geous musical comedy follows the

misadventures of a mismatched pair

of missionaries, sent halfway across

the world to spread the Good Word.

Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broad-

way, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly

become an international sensation. CONTAINS EXPLICIT

LANGUAGE.

The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this centu-

ry." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that

restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says,

"Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The

Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal."

Cost: $109 members/$114 non-member. Includes transportation and valet

parking. Van leaves at 1 pm and returns about 6:30 pm. No-host dinner after

the show.

Thursday, January 9

Matinee Movie Classics at the MAC *

Heartland (1979)

KSPS Saturday Night Cinema co-host and

lifelong cinema fan Shaun Higgins contin-

ues his classic movie series at the MAC

with the film Heartland. The films are

based on "The Western: Myth, Legend and

Reality." Heartland retells the sotry in the

1914 memoirs of pioneer Elinore Pruitt

Stewart. This indie film stars Rip Torn and

Maria Conchata Ferrell. The movie starts as

the wild west era has ended, but the hard-

ships of homesteading continue.

Cost: $8 members/$13 non-member. Van leaves at 11:30 am and returns by 5

pm. Does not include $7 admission. No host lunch on the way.

Southside travelers at the Davenport for Christmas Tree Elegance and lunch. A good time was had by all.

“A friend is someone who knows your song, and sings it to you when you've forgotten it yourself.” Alan Cohen

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June 15 ~ 16

Glacial Lake Missoula ** & the Ice Age Floods with Richard Sola Let’s study, in depth, the

fascinating geological his-

tory of our region on an

overnight tour to western

Montana. We will travel on

a full-size coach. We’ll

make a loop including

Sandpoint, St. Ignatious

and Missoula. We’ll learn in-depth about how our unique landscape

was formed. Our expert guide will be Richard Sola, a native of

Washington who teaches, writes and lectures about the history of

Eastern Washington. He is also a study leader for Road Scholar

programs in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

A summary of the Floods:

During the last glacial advance 15,000 years ago a finger from the

glacial ice sheet moved south through the Purcell Trench in northern

Idaho, near present day Lake Pend Oreille, damming the Clark Fork

River creating Glacial Lake Missoula. The water began to build up

behind the 2,500-foot ice dam and filled the valleys to the east with

water, creating a glacial lake the size of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario

combined. The water continued to

rise until it reached its maximum

height at an elevation of 4,200 feet.

As the water rose, the pressure

against the ice dam increased, ulti-

mately, causing the dam to fail cata-

strophically. The water began to escape due to pressure beneath the

ice dam by carving sub-glacial tunnels at an exponential rate. The

floodwaters from Glacial Lake Missoula moved through eastern

Washington on a 430-mile journey to the Pacific Ocean, forever

changing the landscape by stripping away topsoil, and picking apart

the bedrock. The floodwater carved an immense channel system

across eastern Washington. A full-size motor coach, lakeside lodg-

ing in Polson, a picnic and dinner will be included.

$319 per person double occupancy, $445 single.

September 1 ~ 13

Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon **

with optional Alaska Cruise 20-day tour from Anchorage to Vancouver

Discover the unique beauty of Alaska and the Yukon

Territory during this invigorating Globus vacation. In

Alaska, ride the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service to Denali

National Park. During a guided wilderness tour, you’ll have an

opportunity to seek out grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and much more.

Also, enjoy the magnificent scenery in Valdez, the "Switzerland of

Alaska," during your cruise on Prince William Sound. Get a closer

look at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline and cruise aboard a stern-

wheeler riverboat in Fairbanks. On your 7-night Alaska cruise, cruise

through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage watching for whales,

soaring eagles, barking seals, and more. Witness huge slabs of ice

break off and "calve" into the sea in Glacier Bay National Park, and

visit Haines, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Just imagine the memories

you’ll create on this spectacular vacation!

$5099 pp double occupancy as available. Without cruise $3833 as available.

February 18 ~ 20

Izaak Walton in at Glacier via Amtrak* Take the train back to a simpler time at an his-

toric property. The last flag stop station for

Amtrak's Empire Builder passenger

train. Discover a mountain haven where you'll

be happy to unplug and reconnect with nature.

You'll love being without in-room TVs and cell

service. Take in stunning mountain views, fresh

air, snow shoe, cross country ski or just sit by

the fire with your favorite book and listen for

the occasional passing train.

Starts at $459 per person double occupancy; includes train ticket, lodging and

gourmet dinner.

June 2 ~ 3 NEW!

Hell’s Canyon Overnight*** This exhilarating two-day, 200-mile round trip jet

boat tour includes an overnight, deep in Hell’s

Canyon, at Copper Creek Lodge. After the first

night at a lovely riverside hotel in Clarkston we’ll

board the jet boat for a thrilling day on the Snake River. We’ll

arrive mid-afternoon at Copper Creek where your rustic cabin deck

overlooks the river. You’ll spend the afternoon and evening “un-

plugged” to swim, fish, explore the back country on nature trails, or

snooze in the shade of the Trees of Heaven. On this special trip we’ll

ride the weekly mail boat which stops along the way at the homes of

a handful of hearty locals. We’ll arrive back in Clarkston late

Thursday afternoon then head back to Spokane.

$699 per person double occupancy, $834 single.

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October 11 ~ 18, 2020

Gourmet Tuscany 7 days Montacatini to Montacatini On this affordable Italian tour pack-

age, the town of Montecatini serves

as your home base from which to

venture out daily to explore the sur-

rounding landscapes of breathtaking

Tuscany. In addition to sampling the local gourmet Tuscan fare,

you’ll also be treated to an Italian cooking lesson. You’ll prepare an

authentic Italian dish inside a rustic Tuscan farmhouse where you

and your travel companions will enjoy your culinary creations –

complete with master-chef prizes. You’ll also learn the art of Italian

dessert-making at your hotel.

$1489 pp double occupancy as available.

September 26 ~ October 9, 2020

Mediterranean Flavors 14 Days Madrid to Rome

From Spain to France to Italy, this

affordable tour along the Mediterrane-

an Coast, features vibrant cities, his-

toric sites, and stunning scenery.

You’ll stay in Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, the Venice

area, and Rome. You'll also overnight in the French Riviera and the

Cinque Terre area. Your local guides will reveal the must-see sights

on your sightseeing tours of Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, and

Rome. You’ll see Rome’s iconic landmarks, such as the Vatican and

the Colosseum. You’ll be introduced to Venice with a boat ride to

world-famous St. Mark's Square. In Assisi, visit the St. Francis Ba-

silica, burial place of the saint and home to beautiful frescos by

Giotto. $2319 pp double occupancy as available.

And since you are already there...

Back-to-Back-to-Back tours by YOLO (Buy airfare and insurance one time only.)

And since you are already there...

September 17 ~ 25, 2020

Irish Discovery It’s such a great trip we’re going for a third

year in a row! See the 668-foot Cliffs of

Mohr, the Ring of Kerry, the awe-inspiring

Giant’s Causeway, the amazingly green Dingle Peninsula.

You’ll visit Belfast, Derry, Killarney, Galway, Sligo and the al-

ways exciting city of Dublin.

$1629 pp double occupancy as available

*All Globus Family of Brands Tours include primary land tour, sightseeing, hotels and meals as specified in the itinerary, and the services of a professional

tour director. (All prices listed are per person double occupancy. Single

supplement and roommate pairing can be arranged)

Call Denise Fanazick (993-8439) or Marnie McCoy (994-3551)

for availability and round trip air.

*Discounts for Journeys members and early booking.

March 31 ~ April 7 , 2020

Romantic Rhine River Cruise * Travel in utmost luxury on this five star Avalon River Cruise.

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this

exciting journey along the Rhine River. $2881 as available*

October 6 ~13, 2020

Paris to Normandy River Cruise * This fabulous Avalon river cruise

combines time in France’s

unparalleled capital of Paris with

beautiful scenery along the Seine

River and the picturesque and

historical region of Normandy. You may choose to go on an

excursion to the historic Normandy Landing Beaches, including

Omaha Beach, the Point du Hoc monument, and the American

Cemetery. . From Conflans, go on an excursion to the quaint and

inspiring town of Auvers-Sur-Oise—associated with several

famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh—or visit Napoleon

and Josephine’s Malmaison. $3681as available *

June 9 ~ 15, 2020 NEW!

Highlights of the Canyonlands Highlights of this Cosmos National Parks tour are your visits to

the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion

National Park. You’ll stay inside Grand

Canyon National Park, in Bryce Canyon

National Park, you'll be amazed at the

bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called

"hoodoos." Enjoy the beauty and peace

offered at Zion National Park—with its

massive canyon walls ascending toward the blue sky.

Take hikes or just take it all in.

$1429 per person double occupancy as available*

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Permit #4

Southside Community Center 3151 E. 27th Avenue / Spokane, WA 99223-4919

(509) 535-0803 www.southsidescc.org

We’re a Team! Join us! Volunteer

at the Southside Community Center!

What can you do? Join a committee to help plan events and make them happen

(Fido Fete, Book It!, Garage Sale, Veterans Dinner, Santa Breakfast, etc.)

Use Microsoft Publisher to help format the newsletter and create flyers

Drive the van for local day trips

Serve food and setup events

Be a Front Desk Ambassador in the lobby

Help with the flower beds and bushes

And more…………………...

Our volunteers are awesome!

For more information on how to get involved contact Cornelia at 509-535-0803.