Sinto Scene

July/August 2021 Serving Spokane Seniors Since 1958 Call us at (509) 327-2861 Page 1

Vol. 18, No. 21-4 July/August 2021

The Sinto Scene

Sinto Senior Activity Center

5 Course Meal Fundraiser!

Join us on July 16th for a 5 Course Meal. The menu will include appe-

tizers, soup course, a salad with blueberry vinaigrette, main course of

beef stroganoff or chicken alfredo with asparagus, and dessert. Service

starts at 6:00 PM and the meal is $30 per person. All parties must RSVP, Groups will be seated together.

All proceeds will support Sinto’s building fund. We look forward to

seeing you here!

*No take-out option available*


Monthly Blog

Wayne’s Wanderings

By Wayne McMorris, Board President

Dear Members,

Life is good at Sinto. Lots to do and be

involved in, excellent for your health and

attitude!! Our trips are filling up as peo-

ple love to get out of town and take in

the variety of scenery in the beautiful ar-

ea we live in. It’s great to have music at

the center as members dance and exer-

cise . If you don't want to cook, come to

Sinto for lunch, delicious food! Sinto is

hosting a five course dinner at 6 pm Fri-

day, July 16th. Money raised will pay for

the recent resurfacing and new bright yel-

low lines in the parking lot, resurfacing

the front steps concrete, and tinting the

west windows in the building . When you

donate your garage sale items to Sinto

your happy to be rid of the stuff and

we’re happy to sort it out, its like opening

presents, & customers who buy the stuff

are happy as they haul it away! Sinto is

one happy place! Life can be good when

you turn your happy button on!

Wayne

Joshua Maurer

604 W. Dean

Spokane , WA 99201

509-838-9111

Maurer Law provides legal representation for personal

injury claims, employment discrimination cases, and

criminal dui cases. We help our clients navigate the

complexities of their unique legal situation.

Sinto Donation Requests:

Classic Coke & Diet Coke

Pepsi Cola & Diet Pepsi

7 UP

Dr. Pepper

Paper Napkins

To-Go Coffee Cups

Plastic Forks

8 x 11 White Printer Paper

Senior Laughs

Inside Every 75 year old is a 35 year

old asking, “What Happened!?”

Ann Landers

Age is a question of mind over matter.

If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter!

Satchel Paige


Sinto’s Lifetime Members

Lifetime Membership is $200 for the primary

members and $100 for each addition!

Sandy Ballou

Jim Beasley

Mary Beauregard

Donna Bondahl

Barbara Ann Bonner

Larry Bogan

Mike Bowcutt

Dwayne Brecto

Alice Burton

Bob Burton

Marie Chanter

Anna Charbonneau

John Collins

Karen Denning

June Docherty

Linda Frandsen

Mary Gaffigan

Louise Gessner

Edna Grems

Jon Hall

Vicki S. Hansen

Bonnie Harland

Phyllis Hawthorne

Marian Herzer

Martha Hess

Judy Hightower

Nancy Huck

Richard Huntley

Sue King

Roselyn Kissinger

Lea Lee

Anne Linden

Aimee Maurer

Josh Maurer

Colette Maus

John Maus

Doralicia McCoy

Erma McKoy

Cathy McMorris-Rodgers

Jeff McMorris

Sarah McMorris

Wayne McMorris

Cameron Melton

Alice Michael

Karl Moore

Rose Newcombe

Joan Newcombe

Carol Nottier

Fred Nottier

Yvonne Nottier

Marilyn Olson

Caroyln Olson

Kathy Osweiler

Ginger Otto

Heidi Peters

Kathy Reeves

Kevin Reeves

Colleen Robertson

Brian Rodgers

Terri Savitz

Hillary Schaefer

Pat Skaer

Harriet Van Wyck

Roger Wells

Floyd West

Bobby Wilson

Barbara Wood

Allen Wunderlich

Betty Quayle

Please keep our friends in your prayers

Our Sinto Center is a community that care’s about

it’s members. Some have had recent illness and some

have had a loss.

Get well Soon: Kathy Higgins, Doralicia McCoy,

Dave Hunter

Our Condolences to the Families of:

Nancy Betteridge, Charlene “Charlie” Hanks,

Barbara Sallisbury-Pippett

From the Director

By Josh Kracht, Director

Hello Members,

I can’t tell all of you how excited I am

to have Sinto activities up and running.

It’s been a long time since we’ve been

able to host so many activities. Its so

nice seeing so many of you in the cen-

ter. I’m looking forward to getting the

travel program going and hosting our

larger events once again.

I want to thank all of you who’ve come

out to our Take-Out events, Supported

Sinto with donations of items and fi-

nancially. You were there for Sinto

when we needed you. We have the best

membership in all of Spokane!

Thank you for all the support,

Josh


Sinto Events!

Event Features: Games and Prizes!!!

Sinto Bucks for Bean Bag Toss High Score, 1st and 2nd place

This is in my Pocket/Purse, & Paper Clip Guess (Paper Clips

mixed into a Bag of Rice) Closet to the number of paperclips

Wins!

Menu:

Hot Dogs, Teriyaki Meatballs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad,

Chips, Cupcakes, Iced Tea & Lemonade!

Members Must RSVP by July 30th.

50/50 Raffle & Door Prize!

Food: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Games & Giveaways: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Event Chairs: Hillary Schaefer & Jacque Derby.


Sinto Goings On!

Keep Your Calendar Open for these Events:

July 16, 5 Course Dinner

July 23, Pinochle Tournament

Aug. 6, Welcome Back Free

Event

Sept. 24, Pinochle Tournament

Oct. 1, Chili Cook-Off

Oct. 15 & 16, Craft Fair

Nov. 5, Veterans Lunch

Nov. 19, Thanksgiving Dinner

Dec. 10, Christmas Brunch

Tournaments:

July 23

September 24

$20 Per Team, Tournament starts @ 9:00 AM

Do you have what it takes to be crowned Sinto Centers Chili

Master? Enter your recipe in our 8th Annual Chili Feed and

Cook Off to find out! October 1st, 6:00 PM.

Sign-Up by Calling 509-327-2861. Chefs eat free and get $10

Sinto Bucks!

COOKS

WANTED!

Sinto is looking for Vendors for our annual Fall Craft Fair. Held

October 15th & 16th from 9:00 - 6:00 PM on Friday and 9:00 - 5:00

PM on Saturday. Breakfast and Lunch will be available for purchase.

If you are interested in being a Vendor please contact Carol at

509-768-1255.


Donations

Thanks to the following people for donating needed items to Sinto! In no particular

order…

In addition we thank all those who gave cash donations the past few months and provided time and

support to our special events!

“Giving is not just about making a donation.

It is about making a difference.”

Anna Marie Overbay

Robert Stroud

Mary Gaffigan

Mary Thompson

Lynn Ostlie

Floyd West

Marilyn Olson

Luann Herr-Weisengerber

Pat Epler

Bobby Wilson

Candace Clark

Darlene Humphrey

Sue Pugh

Roger Deshaw

Karen Deshaw

Georgia Barton

Lois Anderson

Lee Ann Titus

Christine Baker

Marie Chanter

Leona Pipgras

Jason Defillipis

Dixie Herro

Dave Hunter

Karen Hunter

Heidi Peters

Colleen Dunnigan

JB Wright

Kette Wright

Charolette Schroeder

Alice Michael

Patty Fisher

Ann Lungo

Bob Burton

Alice Burton

Diane Lehman

Wayne Mcmorris

Jackie Salisbury

Roselyn Kissinger

Anne Linden

Connie Lanzinger

Josh Maurer

Aimee Maurer

Sandy Ballou

Judy Balzer

Yvonne Nottier

Carol Nottier

Fred Nottier

Josh Kracht

Amanda Kracht

Sharon Gustafson

Eiko Hunt

Louise Gessner

Sharon Diacogiannis

Kay Howard

Doralicia McCoy

Barbara Pippit

Mary Julagay

Hillary Schaefer

Jacque Derby

Bobby Smith

Barbara Pippett

Thanks for all your

support!


Amazon Smile:

Get Sinto a .5% donation when you make purchases online!

1. Start at: smile.amazon.com

2. Log into your account

3. Select: Sinto Senior Activity Center as your charity.

4. Remember to go to smile.amazon.com to make sure your charity receives the donation!

Garage Sale Donations

Cleaning out a storage room? Have left over items from your own garage

sale? Sinto Senior Activity Center is always looking for donation items. Drop

your donations off at the Center or contact us at 509-327-2861. You can al-

so contact Wayne at 509-220-5020 to make arrangements for the pick up of

large items.

We’re looking for all kinds of things. We especially look for slightly used and

clean clothing. We always post our sale days on our Facebook page!

Programs that Give Back to Sinto Senior Activity Center

Blueberry Pies & Gooseberry Pies

Pies made by Sandy Ballou & Judy Balzer

Pies are $20, you must call 509-327-2861 to order your pie and schedule your pick

up. These two farm sisters from Fruitland, Washington, have over 120 years

combined experience making pies! They have perfected their skills and use great

ingredients for maximum flavor.

Contact us soon limited time offer!


Travel with Sinto Senior Activity Center

Monday, July 12th Rosalia, Mauldin, & Pine City

Sinto will head out for a tour of Malden and Pine City with lunch at Red Brick Café or the Harvester Restaurant. Both Cities were

affected in the Palouse Fire of 2020.

Cost: $16 Driver: Jasone Departure: 1:00 PM

Thursday, July 15th Green Bluff Cherries

Sinto will take its annual trip to get cherries! The growers association in Green Bluff formed in 1902 to protect local strawberry

growers from outside competition. Now you’ll find an old fashion farm experience set in the rolling hills of northeast Spokane!

Cost: $10 Driver: Jasone Departure: 10:30 AM

Tuesday, July 20th Coeur d’Alene River Tour & Picnic

This tour will take us along the Coeur d’Alene River Road. We’ll enjoy the sights & find a spot to stop for a picnic lunch!

Cost: $55 Driver: Jasone Departure: 9:00 AM *Cost includes picnic lunch & Scenery!

Tuesday, July 27th Lizzies Laughing Loon Cafe

Lizzie’s Laughing Loon Café services the Shore Acres Resort on Loon Lake in Washington. Will be able to eat on a patio over-

looking the lake! Enjoy a classic lunch in this beautiful setting!


Monday, August 2nd Capone’s Pub & Grill

Sinto heads to a restaurant featured on “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives” with Chef Guy Fieri. Famous for pizza and sandwiches but

the menu also has house made pasta and burgers.


“I thought the dryer was shrinking my

clothes. Turns out it was the refrigerator

all along!”

“What did the Ocean Say to the Beach?”

Nothing it just waved”


Making Memories at Sinto Senior Activity Center

Monday & Tuesday, August 9-10 Jet Boat Tour - Overnight Tour

This trip takes us to Idaho’s Hells Canyon area. We’ll take a jet boat up the river, from Pittsburg’s Landing to the Hellsgate Dam

and back. Hells Canyon is considered a jewel of the Snake River and is a protected recreation area and designated as Wild and Scenic. We’ll

overnight in Whitebird Idaho, then it’s a scenic trip back to Sinto with some roadside attractions along the way.

Cost: $325 DBL Room & $375 Single Room Driver: Jasone Departure: 9:00 AM

Thursday, August 19th Greenbluff Peaches

Sinto will take its annual trip to get Peaches! The growers association in Green Bluff formed in 1902 to protect local strawberry

growers from outside competition. Now you’ll find an old fashion farm experience set in the rolling hills of northeast Spokane!


Monday & Tuesday, August 23-24 Okanagan High-country - Overnight Tour

This tour includes some great sight seeing. Explore the Okanagan Highlands, The Ghost Town of Molson, and an overnight stay

at a working horse ranch, K Diamond K!

Cost: $220 Driver: Jasone Departure: 8:00 AM *Cost includes picnic lunch and Overnight Stay with meals at K Diamond K Ranch*

Tuesday, August 31st Le Peep

Le Peep is a marvelous world of generous servings and abundant flavors! They feature a menu that reads like a cookbook. You’l l

find line after line of intriguing selections all made on the spot with the freshest ingredients. Located in Coeur d’Alene along the river, you

couldn't ask for a better location and you’ll love your meal!

Cost: $15 Driver: Josh Departure: 10:00 AM

Saturday, December 18th Traditions of Christmas

Traditions of Christmas is a Radio City Music Hall style show that inspires the hearts of audience members of all ages. Enjoy your

favorite Christmas classics brought to life with song and dance. Featuring a cast of 35 with more than 300 costumes, this is an epic show!

Cost: $52 Departure: 11:30 AM

Travel Reminders

Cancellations: Day trips: if traveler cancels at least 7 days prior to the trip date, they will be given tour credit/refund mi-

nus a $5 administrative fee and prepaid costs.* No refund will be given for no shows or cancellations less than 7 days prior

to the date of trip. Overnight trips: if traveler cancels at least 30 days prior to the trip date, they will be given a refund mi-

nus a $25 administrative fee and prepaid costs. No refund will be given for no shows or cancelations less than 30 days prior

to the date of trip.

Required Assistance: Drivers/escorts are prepared to provide general assistance but SSAC does not provide individual

escorts for travelers who need extra help. If you are not fully independent you must provide and pay for your escort.


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3

BINGO

CANCELLED

4

INDEPENDANCE

DAY

5

Office Closed

4th of July

Holliday

6

Walla Walla

Day Tour

8:00 AM

Departure

7

8

9

10

BINGO

POTLUCK

12:00

11

12

Rosalia,

Mauldin, Pine

City

1:00 PM

Departure

13

Board Meeting

10:00 AM

14

15

Greenbluff

Cherries

10:30 AM

Departure

16

5 Course

Dinner

Starts @

6:00 PM

RSVP

17

18 19 20

CDA

River Tour

9:00 AM

Departure

21

July

Birthday

Lunch!

12:00

RSVP

22

23 24

25

26

27

Lizzie’s

Laughing loon

Café

1:00 PM

Departure

28

29

30

31

July 2021

Lunch is Served Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 12:45 PM

Menu Features Multiple Soups & Sandwiches

Salad & Dessert options offered

Order a la carte style to only pay for what you want!


RSVP or risk not getting the meal you expect!

CALL 327-2861 a day ahead

August 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

Capone’s Pub &

Grill

1:00 PM

Departure

3

4

August

Birthday

Lunch!

12:00

RSVP

5 6

WELCOME

BACK!

FREE MEMBER

EVENT

Must RSVP

7

BINGO

POTLUCK

12:00

8 9

Hells Canyon Jet

Boat Tour

9:00 AM

Departure

10

Board Meeting

10:00 AM

Hells Canyon

Jet Boat tour

Late Return

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Greenbluff

Peaches

10:30 AM

Departure

20

21

22

23

Okanagan

Highlands

8:00 AM

Departure

24

Okanagan

Highlands

Return

25

26

27 28

29 30

31

Le Peep Café

10:00 AM

Departure

1

2

3

4

5

Breakfast is Served Thursdays 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Eggs and Hash Browns - $3

Add Bacon or Sausage - $2

Pancakes or Waffle - $3 *When Available*


MONDAY

9:00 Quilting 2nd & 4th Monday Every Month

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Pinochle Party

TUESDAY

9:00 Yoga (Act 2)

10:30 Spring Chicks

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Al-Anon

1:30 Exer-dancing

WEDNESDAY

9:00 Moving to Heal (Act 2)

11:30 Beg. Spring Chicks

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Dominos Mexican Train

5:30 Spades

6:00 Pinochle Double Deck

THURSDAY

8:30 Breakfast

9:00 Yoga (Act 2)

9:30 Wii Bowling

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

FRIDAY

9:00 Coffee Klatch

11:00 Movie in the Ballroom Not Shown on Event Days

SATURDAY

1:00 Bingo


SUNDAY


Weekly Activities: Current Reoccurring Activities

Yahtzee

Every 3rd Wednesday

of the Month at

1:00 PM

All activities $2 daily fee

Happiness is a state of Activity!

- Aristotle -

ZOOM BINGO!

The Senior Centers of Spokane are

offering online ZOOM Bingo. If

you’re interested in playing or

need the tools to play: Internet

Access, Email, Computer or tablet,

contact Josh at 509-327-2861!

Every Win enters your name

for the session Prize Basket!!!

Double Deck Pinochle

Monday Single Deck Pinochle @ 12:30 PM

Wednesday Double Deck Pinochle @ 6:00 PM

Saturday Double Deck Pinochle @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Double Deck Pinochle @ 6:00 PM

Please RSVP for Double Deck Pinochle

with Wayne at 509-220-5020!

Pinochle Tournaments:

Cost is $10 per-person

July 23rd and September 24th

Sign UP Sheet in Ballroom


Quilting Group

Meeting twice a month on

Mondays, starting at 9:00.

Work on group projects or your own, class may

work on giveaways or Sinto Raffle items.

2nd & 4th Monday Every Month, 9:00 AM.

Ballroom Activities!

Exer-dancing

Light dance routines set to music. Get moving

and stay healthy. Join this long standing activi-

ty and a great group of

people!

Tuesdays: 1:30 - 3:00

Wii Bowling

Every Thursday

9:30-11:00AM

Enjoy your games on

the big 60” screen

every Thursday.

Sinto Strikers welcome new players!

Call 327-2861 to get set up.

Bingo

Events

Thursday & Saturday

@ 1:00PM

Sinto Ballroom

$1 per flimsy. Come join the fun! Monthly

Potluck, starting at Noon!

Potluck: July 10 & August 7

Bring a dish to share!

Big Winners:

Last Power Ball Payout: $99

Double Action Payouts: $36, $48, $57

Whirlaway Square Dancers

Dance at Sinto’s Ballroom

Wednesdays

1:00 - 3:00 PM!

Call ED 928-3525 for more information!

Sinto Coffee

The coffee is always on at Sinto. Stop by any day of

the week for a cup!

We look forward to seeing you!


Spokane Parks & Recreation Dept.

Providing program funding since 1969

Aging Long Term Care of E. WA SHIBA

Partnering with us since 2015

Hennessey Funeral Home

Partnering with us since 2015, Event Sponsor

Cheryl Olson Independent Insurance Agent


Spokane City Credit Union


Joshua Maurer, Maurer Law


Towners Conoco


Waffles Plus


TOWNERS

1906 N Ash, Spokane, WA

509-326-9901

Proudly serving the Spokane Community!

Now Featuring: Diesel, Non-Ethanol

Gas, & More Pumps!

Looking for a Service or

Product?

Please remember to

support those

businesses who support

our center and it’s

programs!

If you’re interested in Advertising in

the Sinto Scene or in Sponsoring an

Event at Sinto, Please contact Josh at

509-327-2861. We are always looking

for Community Partners!

Thank You Sponsors!

Sinto’s Program Sponsors

Place your

Advertisement Here!

3.5 x 3.0 inches

Call 509-327-2861

For details.


Cheryl Olson, Independent Agent

509-475-9927

Medicare Enrollment and plans,

Medical & Dental Insurance, Direct

Care Medical, Financial Protection

Thank you Cheryl for sponsoring our

monthly Birthday Cake!

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FOR MORE FAMILY MEMBERS USE SEPARATE SHEET (INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION FOR EACH MEMBER) Additional family must be related to primary as: spouse or domestic partner, parent, child or sibling.

Payment Enclosed:

Annual Dues [# of Members _____ ] $ ______

Lifetime Dues [# of Members _____ ] $ ______

Additional Donation $ ______

Total Payment $ _________

(Please Submit with Your Payment to the Sinto Office)

Annual Rates: (12 Months)

$20 Primary member

$10 Each additional qualifying family member

Lifetime Rates: (Never Expires)

$200 Primary member

$100 Each additional qualifying family member

Membership Dues

Dues are paid annually or with one lifetime payment. For the purposes of family member discounts, an additional

family member is: a spouse or domestic partner, parent, child, or sibling of a full price primary member. Members

have a 30 day grace period for annual renewals before losing benefits.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Robert Stroud

Rick Greenough

Virgina Walshaw

Theresa Topp

Trina Oestman


Our Mission

To improve the health of seniors by providing activities for the mind and body, social connec-

tion & great affordable nutrition!

Our Core Values

Be friendly, stay positive, create fun & strive for excellence!

Sinto Senior Activity Center 1124 W. Sinto Avenue

Spokane, WA 99201

(509) 327-2861

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Spokane, WA

Permit No. 694

Sinto Senior Activity Center is a 501(c)

(3) nonprofit approved & registered

with the IRS since 1961; all contribu-

tions are tax deductible. We welcome

your donations!

Current Resident or

Administrative Office Hours:

Mon-Thur 9:00am - 1:00pm

Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm

Phone #: (509) 327-2861

[email protected]

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