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APRIL/MAY/JUNE SPRING 2019 ISSUE

Upcoming Events,

Activities and Classes

Pages 2, 6-10

Good Things To Know

When You Need Help

Page 18

Has Your Membership

Expired? Renew Today!

Pages 13-14

We provide services, activities and support to promote self-sufficient and

fulfilling lives for aging adults in our multi-cultural community.

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Upcoming Events, Fundraisers and Activities

Tuesday, June 18th 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Social Hall Monday, April 22nd

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Drop by to meet Seattle Police Chief, Carmen Best.


Happy Spring everyone! It has been a long time coming and we are hopeful the snow is behind us!

As we develop the services and activities we provide to seniors in our community, we continue to be excited about the future plans for our Center. As many of you know, we received a grant from King County to reach out to more seniors and we have done that. So, throughout the year, we will continue to broaden the vari-ety of individuals served, such as Veterans and the LGBQT community. We are already seeing the benefits among those who might otherwise be isolated and alone.

One of the things I enjoy most is learning that people come to us for many different reasons – one person’s SESSC is different from the next person’s - and that is right on target with the goal for the Center, since we all have different needs.

I continue to boast about having the best staff in the world! They work hard to be sure that we offer services and activities that are fun, useful and that build community for our seniors. I am exceptionally proud of the staff, as if you couldn’t already tell. They love their jobs and they love our seniors. During the “snow-pocalypse,” the Center was closed to participants and members. However, the staff still ventured in to be sure we were on track for everything needed to keep it functioning at its best. They bring their heart and soul to the job every day! And, I would be remiss in not acknowledging our volunteers, who also work hard, with love, but for free! We could not do what we do without the support and commitment from our corps of Volunteers!

I hope you take the time to check out the contents of this newsletter. Share it with your family, friends, and with someone who might benefit from the activities and programs that we offer. There are exciting changes on the horizon and we want you to be included. Please stay involved and share your concerns and comments with me. I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you.

Thank you for your support in 2018 and together we will make 2019 the best year ever!

A Message from the Board President

Lynda Greene, SESSC Executive Director

Lynda Greene, SESSC Executive Director

Barbara Chamberlain, SESSC Board President

Happy Independence Day!

March 1, 2019 marks the one-year celebration of SouthEast Seattle Senior Center being an

independent organization.

It has been a very busy year and we have accomplished a great deal. We have a new logo, a new

Mission Statement and the bylaws have been amended. Job descriptions and the employee handbook

have been rewritten and the payroll is now supervised in-house.

Grant applications have been written by our staff and volunteers. A $90,000 grant from King

County allowed expansion of programs and activities as well as providing for installation of a new roll-up

window in the kitchen, a new garage gate and motor, an ADA entry from the garage a new computer serv-

er, and replacement of the flooring in the social hall - scheduled to be completed in March. We also received a City grant of $173,000 per

year for the next four years.

In spite of the snow in February, Rainbow Bingo provided an entertaining and fun evening as well as raising funds for the Center.

The Wine and Food Gala and Auction, although postponed because of snow, was a great success and raised additional funds. The grants

and fundraisers are a big part of our income, but with a budget nearing a half-million dollars, there is always a need for additional dona-

tions.

Thank you to all our members and participants, to our staff and volunteers, and to our sponsors and contributors. You are what

makes SESSC the best senior center ever!

Barbara Chamberlain, SESSC Board President

From the Executive Director’s Desk


The SouthEast Seattle Senior Center

fondly remembers our members

who have transitioned.

Lela Bingham

Barbara Corrigan

Gertie Goldson

Iris Hatch

Doretha Holmes

Tommy Jones

Erika Lawson

Jean Lepley

Jewell Russell

Esther Smith

Earnest French

SESSC CLOSURES

SESSC Staff Retreat - Friday, May 17 Memorial Day - Monday, May 27

Independence Day - Thursday, July 4 Labor Day - Monday, September 2

SESSC Lifetime Members

Frank Ahern, Terie Akada, Takashi Akiyama, Frances Alexander, Beverly

Almoslino, Ebon Ameen, Joanne Anderson, John Angelini, Nathaniel Arm-

strong, Therese Arntz, Frank Austin, Rubymae Austin, Bernda Bacani,

Charles Bailey, E.H. Baker, Lewis Banchero, Otis Baseden, Gisela Baxter,

J. Pearl Beamon, Willie Mae Blades, Annie Bowie, Sybil Brown, Natalya

Brusilovsky, Patty Buckingham, Sarah Bush, Rose Marie Butler, Dorothy

Carlson, Gladys Carlson, Sidney Carter, Barbara Chamberlain, Fu Wan

Chan, John Charles, Mary Charles, Fai Coffin, Sue Combs, Dorothy Cook,

Rosa Cook, Marilyn Crabtree, Ida Darden, Annabelle Decuir, Louis

DeFranco, Theresa DeFranco, Mae Deguchi, Marion Dillard, Kathleen

Dodd, Mary Downs, Ephraim Duell, Antonia Dumo, Beulah Early, Kari

Edlund, Ron Edlund, Lutisher Edmondson, Bertha Elfalan, Annie Ellis,

Carlton Ellis, Agatha Emanuel, Mae Eng, Brian Fairchild, Evelyn

Fairchild, Susan Feeham, Minnie Fields, Kathryn Fies, Irene Finch,

Marlene Fisher, Bernice Fletcher, Lucille Fortson, Ernest French, Sei

Fujiwara, Armin Gade, Leonard Garrett, Ouida Garrett, Joyce Gilliam,

Martha Gilliam, Donnetta Gillum, Barbara Ginn, Millie C Giralmo,

Earnestine Gloster, Willie Goldsmith, Gertie Goldson, Ahava Goldwater,

Petra Goodridge, Miriam Gourdine, Ida Graham, Ursula Gramaje, Marina

Gran, Maryetta Greaves, Jessie Harris, Alice Hayakawa, Nellie Henderson,

Ora Hicks, Michi Hirata, Helen Holtzclaw, Akira Honda, Mary Honda,

Leona Hooper, Grace Howe, Clara Hubbard, Ethelmarie Hubbard,

Kathleen Hubbard, Eloise Huggins, Annie Huguley, John Hungate, Lydia

Hungate, Margie Hunt, George Hunter, Rosie Hunter, Frances Ikeda,

Kachi Lilly Ikeda, Kimi Ishii, Nobi Ishii, Robert James, Roosevelt Jeffery,

Lubertha Jenkins, Janet Johnson, Donald Johnston, Robert Jones, Della

Jung, Herman Kan, Meriko Kardel, Alice Keefe, Sue Kennedy, Pat Kihara,

Roy Kirita, Yone Kishida, Deirdre Knowles, Sera Koharu, William Krause,

Esther Kubie-Maimon, Henry Kumasaka, Sadako Lang, Anne Latz, Robert

Latz, Delores Lee, Doris Leonard, Lillian Levy, Doreen Lew, Lillie Lewis,

Paul Lewis, Robert Liebscher, Johannes Kwok Yan Liu, Ruth Locke, Cloteal

Lollie, Phyllis Low, Eugene Lux, Marilyn Lux, Arnold Lyshall, Jocelyn

March, Edith Mar-Lundeen, Lillian Matsudaira, Dan Matsumoto, Yohko

Matsumoto, Oscar Matthews, Julie Mayena, Katherine McCraney, Doris

McDaniel, Maria McDaniel, Loretta McIver, Mary McVey, Janice Melin,

Joel Melin, Kris Mikami, Diane Miller, Norris Mitchell, Yoshiko Miyauchi,

Yoneko Mochizuki, Queen Molton, Annabelle Morgan, Doris D. Morgan,

Betty Muir, Carol Nakanishi, Miyoko Nakatsu, Nicholas Nelson, Roseanne

Nelson, Philomena Nessenbaum, Hing Ng, Akio Nishizaki, Patricia Nord,

Mary O'Brien, Jerry Odegard, Itsumi Okazaki, Helen Okura, Carlos

Orpilla, Loretta Orpilla, Nobuko Otsuji, Patricia Paschal, Ernestine

Patterson, Barbara Peete, Clayton Pitre, Gloria Pitre, Marie Pitre, Alice

Poree, Spencer Porter, James Redmond, Emma Ruth Render, Robert

Ridder, Ruthe Ridder, Kim Roberson, Zetta Roberson, Dorothy Roberts,

Olga Roberts, Elsie Roscoe, Ib Rossen, Jewell Russell, Loretta Russell,

Norma Ruth, Saburo Sako, Dean Sanders, Ernestine Sanders, Lillie

Sanders, Aubrey Scott, Minnie Scott, Orene Scott, Patricia Scott, Lester

Session, Judy Seth, Lorraine Shaff, Yoshiko Shiota, M L Shukis, Cherie

Sigrist, Jean Sisson, Ervin Skov, Florita Skov, Josie Smith, Louise Smith,

Norma Smoczyk, Georgia Spencer, Patricia Stonehocker, Ellen Summers,

Azile Swafford, John Swafford, Mary Swartley, Kenneth Taggart, Geneva

Tanner, Robert Taylor, Dolores Teig, Viola Templeton, R Charlene

Thomas, Beryl Thompson, Norma Thompson, Henry Tianen, Marilyn

Tilbury, Richard Tilbury, Diana Tobin, Dominador Tolentino, Nancy

Toliver, Masako Tomita, Robert Tomita, Herbert Tsuchiya, MaryJane

Tsukamoto, Joyce Turner, Patricia Vazquez, Jean VelDwyk, Emilio Vigil,

Chanh Vo, Euguenia Walls, Terry Ward, Johnny Ware, Betty Warren, Ethel

F Washington, Ruth Washington, Rosa Williams, Melva Lee Williamson,

Claire Willner, Eleanor Wise, Albert Woo, Brenda Woo, Ann Wood, Ozeal

Wrice, Jeanette Yamada, Dorothy Yamaguchi, Keiko Yamaguchi, Helen

Yamamoto, Hung Yee, Margaret Yellowwolf, Nannie Young, Gloria Yuman.


SESSC Staff and Contact Information

Lynda Greene

Executive Director

[email protected]

Mary Downs

Finance Coordinator

[email protected]

Kate Harkins

Community Engagement

Coordinator

[email protected]

Jaime Clark

Social Worker

[email protected]

Alexander Arceo

Membership Coordinator

[email protected]

Linda Lewis

Thrift Shop Lead

[email protected]

Sharon Smith

Chef

[email protected]

Mark Bryant

Enhance Fitness Site Coordinator

[email protected]

Echo Aumick

Foot Care Specialist

Carla Bunn

Contract Project Coordinator

Address

4655 South Holly Street

Seattle, WA 98118

Phone: 206-722-0317

Fax: 206-722-2768

Web Page: www.sessc.org

Programming Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Instructors & Facilitators

Alexander Arceo

Chess Club Facilitator

Beulah Early

Blood Pressure Monitor and

Casino Trip Chaperone

Carole Stewart

Weaving Instructor

Fai Coffin

Arts and Crafts Instructor

Heather Robinson

Massage Therapist

Jean Sisson

Coloring Class and Friday Movies

Facilitator

John Mistur

Computer Lab Help Assistant

Julie Fornier

Yoga Instructor

Marcelino Gomez

Spanish Class Instructor

Melissa Hancock

Computer Lab Help Assistant

Patricia Scott

Hands-N-Feet Facilitator

Patricia Vazquez

Bingo Manager

Patty Buckingham

Quilting Group Facilitator

Nicole Hamilton

Adaptive Yoga Instructor

Upcoming Events, Fundraisers and Activities 2

From the Executive Director’s Desk 3

A Message from the SESSC Board President 3

SESSC Lifetime Members 4

In Memoriam 4

SESSC Closures 4

In This Issue 5

SESSC Staff and Contact Information 5

SESSC Instructors and Facilitators List 5

Classes and Activities 6-10

SESSC Casino Trips 10

SESSC Casino Trip Policy 10

SESSC and Seattle Parks and Recreation Joint Activities 10

Donors and Sponsors - January 1 to February 28, 2019 11

giveBIG 2019 Announcement 11

Legacy Giving Information 11

Advertisement - SESSC Monthly Pledge 12

SESSC Wish List 12

Annual Membership Renewal 13

SESSC Membership Renewal Form (Front Side) 13

Advertisement - Amazon Smile 14

Advertisement - Fred Meyer Giving 14

Advertisement - Bartell Drugs Giving 14

SESSC Membership Renewal Form (Back Side) 14

SESSC Members with Birthdays in April, May and June 15

Volunteer Corner 16

My Senior Center Announcement 11

Interesting History Tidbits 17

Cheap Chickadee Thrift Shop Information and Coupon 17

SESSC Social Worker Information 18

Good Things to Know 18

SESSC 12th Annual Wine and Food Gala Collage 19

Advertisement - Humana - Randy Walden 19

Advertisement - ERA Living - Jessica White 19

SESSC Social Hall Rental Information 20

Advertisement - Columbia City Bouquet 20

Advertisement - Columbia City Bakery 20

In This Issue


BEGINNING WEAVING Tuesdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: Weaving Room Instructor: Linda Stryker Cost: $15.00 Members, $30.00 Non-Members per session This is a continuous meeting time. Call instructor to see if a loom is open. All materials provided. Calculate, warp and weave two samplers. Most people take 4-5 sessions to complete their samplers. Contact Linda Stryker at 206-431-9213 or [email protected] for more information.

DRUMMING FOR EVERYONE Mondays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm Location: Social Hall Facilitator: Kenny Mandell Cost: $3.00 Members, $6.00 Non-Members Discover the joys of percussion. Learn how to count, feel and play differ-ent rhythms and beats in a group setting. This is a great way to help keep your mind and body alert and have fun! No experience necessary. All are welcomed to attend.

FOOT CARE WITH ECHO By Appointment Only Tuesdays, 8:30am - 3:30pm Location: Wellness Center Foot Care Specialist: Echo Aumick Cost: $25.00 Members, $30.00 Non-Members Echo Aumick is a caring and experienced foot care provider trained to take care of various foot conditions. She is also certified to treat the feet of those with diabetes. Cancellation a day before your appointment is ac-ceptable. No-shows will be charged the regular fee. Sign up at the Front Desk for your appointment. Gift Certificates Available. Buy one for some-one you care about.

ENHANCE FITNESS WITH MARK BRYANT Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00am - 10:00am Location: Social Hall Cost: $24.00 members, $48.00 non-members, per month Focus is on standing, aerobics, stretching, balance, and strength training. Get in shape, get fit! Sign up at the Front Desk.

RECLAIM YOUR SPACE 2nd Mondays, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: $5.00 Suggested donation per meeting Instructor: Jaime Clark, MSW Do you have emotional difficulty or isolation due to extreme clutter? Do you have difficulty discarding (or recycling, selling, giving away) ordinary items? Do you avoid inviting people into your home due to extreme clutter? Many people who struggle with hoarding find group support very helpful and empowering. Open group, no registration required, but RSVP requested.

NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY IF UNABLE TO MAKE A DONATION

MOMENTIA MONDAYS Mondays, 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Multipurpose Room Facilitator: Jaime Clark, MSW Cost: $5.00 Suggested donation per meeting Momentia is a grassroots movement empowering people with memory loss and their loved ones to remain connected and active in the communi-ty. Join us to explore the possibilities of different ways to stay engaged while living with memory loss.

NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY IF UNABLE TO MAKE A DONATION

Recurring Classes and Activities

SOUTH END CRAFTERS 1st Mondays, 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Arts and Crafts Room Instructor: Fai Coffin Cost: $4.00 Members, $8.00 Non-Members Join a warm and welcoming group of crafters. An occasional fee for the cost of materials might apply. Sign up at the Front Desk.

COFFEE BAR AT THE B & B CAFE Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 11:00am Location: Social Hall Coffee: $0.50 Enjoy coffee among friends.

COMMUNITY DINING LUNCH Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 12:45pm (11:45am on Wednesdays) Location: Social Hall Chef: Sharon Smith Cost: Age 60+: $4.00 Suggested Donation All Others: $10.00 All Community Dining lunches are made from scratch. Our chef, Sharon Smith, puts together a homemade meal and is assisted by SESSC volun-teers. You may pick up a copy of the monthly menu at the Front Desk. Punch cards are available. Contact Alexander Arceo at 206-722-0317 for more information.

OPEN-STUDIO (DAY USE) WEAVING Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Location: Weaving Room Cost: $5.00 per day Experienced weavers and those who have completed their first two sam-plers are invited to use SESSC looms on an open-loom basis. A pre-paid punch card is available for your use. Purchase cards at the Front Desk.

HANDS-N-FEET Mondays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: SESSC Library Facilitator: Patricia Scott Cost: $1.00 Members, $2.00 Non-Members Patti Scott will teach you how to play this fun card game.

YOGA Tuesdays, 9:00am - 10:00am Location: Multi-Purpose Room Instructor: Julie Fournier, Susanna Reynolds Cost: $10.00, Members, $20.00 Non-Members per class This down-to-earth class is perfect for students new to yoga, who might be intimidated by the idea of yoga or curious about yoga.

Every Weekday

Mondays

Tuesdays


SESSC BIRTHDAY LUNCHES 3rd Thursday of the Month, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location: Social Hall Cost: $4.00 Suggested donation ages 60+, $10.00 under 60 Lunch is Free for SESSC members that have a CURRENT membership and whose birthday is in a corresponding month listed above. Sign up at the Front Desk or call the Center to reserve your seat.

Date Music Entertainment

April 18th Kelly Van Camp

May 16th Elvis

June 20th Stanley Alleyne the Steel Drum Percussionist

ADAPTIVE YOGA Selected Tuesday Evenings, 6:30pm - 7:45pm Session 1: March 26th - April 16th Session 2: April 30th May 21st Session 3: June 4th - 25th Location: Social Hall Instructor: Nicole Hamilton Cost : $15.00 per person per class Do you have physical limitations (e.g., wheelchair-bound, use a cane or walker, etc.) and think it means you can’t participate in yoga? Then this class is for you. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at the Front Desk or call 206-722-0317.

“HAPPY HANDS” QUILTING GROUP 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 9:30am - 12:00pm Location: Arts and Crafts Room Facilitator: Patty Buckingham Cost: $4.00 Members, $8.00 Non-Members All are welcomed to join.

WORD GAMES 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:15am Location: Arts and Crafts Room Facilitator: Fai Coffin Cost: Complimentary Play games like Boggle and Bananagrams. This is your chance to tickle your brain and have fun. Sign up at the Front Desk.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesdays, April 9h, May 14th, June 11th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Multipurpose Room Facilitator: Toni Crutchfield Cost: Complimentary Open to anyone caring for an older adult or adult with a disability. Talk with other Caregivers. Discuss challenges, frustrations, what works, re-sources, and services. Contact Toni Crutchfield of Sound Generations at 206-727-6210 for more information.

WEDNESDAY BINGO Wednesdays, 12:30pm - 3:00pm Location: Social Hall Bingo Manager: Patricia Vazquez Cost: $5.00 Buy-in, free $3.00 pack if you bring a new player. Come join the fun!

ALISS LUNCH GATHERING First Thursday of the Month, 04/04, 05/02, 06/06 Gathering at 11:30am Lunch at 12:00pm Meet at 12:30pm Location: Arts and Crafts Room Facilitator: Fai Coffin Cost: Free for Gathering, $4.00 Suggested Donation for Lunch Aging Lesbians in South Seattle. This is a gathering primarily for lesbians who live in South Seattle, but all are welcomed to attend.

CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, 10:00am - 1:30pm and Fridays, 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Social Hall Facilitator: Alexander Arceo Cost: $2.00 Members, $4.00 Non-Members Play a game of chess with a friend or learn how to play. It is never too late to learn.

WE’RE COLORING ANYWAY Thursdays, 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Social Hall Cost: Complimentary Coloring can be a healing and therapeutic activity for adults. It can help

ease tension, is relaxing and inspires creativity. The Center has a limited

supply of crayons and books for those who need either. Please join us!

ALISS EVENING GATHERING 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Social Hall Facilitator: Fai Coffin Aging Lesbians in South Seattle. This is a gathering primarily for lesbians but all are welcomed to attend.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL (CHAIR EXERCISE) Thursdays, 1:30pm - 2:30pm Location: Social Hall Instructor: Mark Bryant Cost: $2.00 Members, $4.00 Non-Members This is a modified form of volleyball played by sitting in chairs and using a beach ball. This class is part of the Thursday Chair Exercise class.

SESSC BOOK GROUP 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:15am Location: Social Hall Facilitators: Myra Theriot and Fai Coffin Cost: Complimentary Finally, a book group for the SESSC! If you enjoy reading, then this is the group for you. Sign up at the Front Desk.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am Location: Social Hall Facilitator: Beulah Early, RN Cost: Complimentary Get your blood pressure checked for free. No appointment is necessary.

MASSAGE THERAPY Wednesdays by Appointment, 9:30am - 3:30pm 2nd - 5th Fridays of the Month Location: Wellness Room Massage Therapist: Heather Robinson Cost: $25.00 Members, $30.00 Non-Members per 1/2 hour Heather Robinson provides a low-cost, 30 or 60 minute therapeutic mas-sage by appointment. Call 206-722-0317 to make an appointment or reg-ister at the Front Desk. No shows will be charged the regular fee.

DOMINOES Wednesdays, 9:30am - 11:30am Location: Arts and Crafts Room Cost: $1.00

Wednesdays

Thursdays


HELP WITH PCS, LAPTOPS, SOCIAL MEDIA, SMART PHONES AND TABLETS Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:00pm with Melissa Hancock Fridays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, with John Mistur Location: Computer Lab Facilitators: John Mistur and Melissa Handcock Cost: Complimentary John and Melissa can help you with any questions or problems you might have with these items. They can also help you create various documents and establish a free e-mail account. We encourage you to take advantage of their expertise.

CONVERSATION CAFE 2nd Mondays, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Social Hall Cost: Complimentary. Donations accepted. This activity has come about because members wanted to have an oppor-tunity to have friendly conversations over a variety of topics. Share your stories and thoughts! Sign up at the Front Desk.

FRIDAY MOVIES Fridays, 12:30pm - 3:00pm Location: Multi-Purpose Room Movie Monitor: Jean Sisson Suggested Donation: $2.00 Members, $4.00 Non-Members Enjoy a wide variety of movies ranging from the classics like “Casablanca” and “The Wizard of Oz” to modern favorites like “The Lord of the Rings.”

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASS Fridays, 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Wellness Room Instructor: Marcelino Gomez Cost: $2.00 Members, $4.00 Non-Members Contrary to popular perception, Spanish is an easier language to learn than English! Learn under the tutelage of Marcelino Gomez. Sign up at the Front Desk.

CLASSIC MOVIES FROM THE SILVER SCREENERS SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 2nd Fridays, 12:30pm - 3:00pm Location: Multi-Purpose Room Movie Monitor: Jean Sisson Facilitator: Norm Nielsen Suggested Donation: $2.00 Members, $4.00 Non-Members On the second Friday of the month, Scarecrow Video’s Silver Screeners Group presents a classic movie for your viewing enjoyment.

April 12 "Casanova’s Big Night" (1954, 1h 26min) Directed by Norman Z.

McLeod. A meek tailor (Bob Hope) thinks his wooing will be helped if he

assumes the identity of the famous Casanova...who's deeply in debt.

May 10 “The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938, 1h 42min) Directed by Michael

Curtiz and William Keighley. When Prince John and the Norman Lords

begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence, a Saxon

lord (Errol Flynn) fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla

army.

June 14 "Kind Hearts and Coronets" (1949, 1h 46min) Directed by Robert Hamer.

A distant poor relative of the Duke of D'Ascoyne plots to inherit the title

by murdering the eight other heirs who stand ahead of him in the line of

succession.

July 12 "The Prisoner of Zenda." (1937, 1h 41min) Directed by John Cromwell.

An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when

the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped.

CELEBRATING NATIONAL POETRY MONTH Monday, April 22nd, 10:30am - 11:30pm Location: Social Hall Cost: Complimentary. Donations welcomed. This activity is your chance to share your poetry or favorite writings other poets with members and an opportunity for those who enjoy listening to poetry to come together. All are welcomed. Snacks will be provided. Sign up at the Front Desk.

Fridays

UKULELE GROUP 2nd and 4th Fridays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Social Hall Cost: Complimentary. Donations welcomed. This is a warm, friendly and welcoming group who would be delighted if you join them. They play and sing a wide variety of music. Sign up at the Front Desk.

Other Activities and Events

STARBUCKS VOLUNTEERS ARE COMING TO THE SESSC! Mondays, April 8th and 29th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Social Hall Cost: Complimentary Starbucks employees are coming to show they care! A group will be here at SESSC with treats to say hi and lend a hand with deep cleaning and yard work. Be sure and greet them in our Social Hall to check out the treats and say hi and thanks!

FREE HAIRCUTS WITH ZED AND HER STUDENTS Wednesday, April 3rd, 1:00pm - 3:30pm Location: Wellness Room Cost: Complimentary Zed is an expert stylist, instructor and owner of Salon Adidez in Columbia City. She and her students will be on hand to give free haircuts so don’t delay. Sign up today!

MUST COME WITH CLEAN HAIR

DECORATE EGGS WITH EXQUISITE ORIGAMI PAPER Monday, April 15th, 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Social Hall Facilitator: Fai Coffin Cost: $5.00 Members, $7.00 Non-Members This is a great opportunity for you to decorate eggs with paper versus tra-ditional dyes. Finished eggs will be displayed in the social hall. Don’t wor-ry, you’ll get to take your creation home after Easter.

MEET THE SEATTLE CHIEF OF POLICE Monday, April 22nd, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Social Hall Cost: Complimentary Drop by to meet the Seattle Chief of Police, Car-men Best. This is an opportunity for her to meet and get to know you and an opportunity for you to share your thoughts, ideas and concerns with her. Sign up at the Front Desk.


AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE Fridays, May 24th and 31st, 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: Multipurpose Room Facilitator: Marge Lutton Cost: $15.00 AARP Members, $20.00 Non-AARP Members Now is a great time to refresh and enhance your driving skills. This is a great course to get you “up to speed” with the latest information on driver safety. Completion of the course may make you eligible for a discount on your car insurance. Must attend both sessions to complete the course. Sign up at the Front Desk.

COFFEE WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LYNDA GREENE Tuesday, May 7th , 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: SESSC Atrium Facilitator: Lynda Greene Cost: Complimentary This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas or concerns with the Center’s Executive Director. Sign up at the Front Desk.

RAINBOW BINGO - TIKI LUAU Friday, April 12th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Social Hall Cost: $25.00 by 03/30/19, $28.00 on and after 03/31/19 Join the fantastic Rainbow Bingo crew at the SESSC for prizes and pande-monium to raise money for the Center’s programs and activities.

2019 RAINBOW BINGO DATES AND THEMES

06/14 Western Style 07/12 Family Night

08/09 Blingo!! 10/25 Freaky Friday

12/13 Mistletoe Madness

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Tuesday, June 18th, 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Social Hall Facilitator: SESSC Staff Cost: Complimentary The focus of this year’s activity will be on people telling and sharing stories people might have about Juneteenth or if they and experiences about Juneteenth or living in Seattle. Sign up at the Front Desk.

11TH ANNUAL “THEM BONES” SEMINAR Thursday, April 25th, 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Multipurpose Room Facilitator: Mark Bryant Cost: $3.00 suggested donation Mark Bryant and his friend, Mr. Bones will teach you how to take care of your bones. Plan to attend this important seminar. Refreshments served.

KUSUDAMA STYLE ORIGAMI Monday, June 24th, 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Arts and Crafts Room Facilitator: Fai Coffin Cost: $3.00 Members, $5.00 Non-Members Kusudama is an ancient form of art that means “medicine ball,” and is the precursor to modern modular origami. Sign up at the Front Desk.

GUIDED MEDITATION FOR SELF-CARE Tuesdays, May 7th - 28th, 11:15am - 11:45am Location: Multipurpose Room Facilitator: SESSC Staff Cost: Complimentary. Donations welcomed. A spinoff of the mindful meditation classes held last year, this class will focus on listening to guided meditations intended to steer you in the right direction to relieve yourself of all of the tension and stress in your life. Sign up at the Front Desk.

MAKING ORIGAMI BUTTERFLIES Monday, May 20th, Time 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Arts and Crafts Room Facilitator: Fai Coffin Cost: $3.00 Members, $5.00 Non-Members Now is your chance to learn origami and to keep your motor skills active. Must be able to fold paper. Sign up at the Front Desk.

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE FOR CANCER PREVENTION Thursday, June 27th, 11:30am - 12:00pm Location: Social Hall Facilitator: Swedish Medical Center - Cancer Education Center Cost: Complimentary. Sign up at the Front Desk. Join visitors from the Swedish Cancer Institute to learn about nutrition & exercise tips to help reduce cancer risk. Handouts will be provided. This presentation is in partnership with the Sound Generations Community Dining Program, please join us for lunch immediately following!

WRITING YOUR PRECIOUS MEMOIRS Tuesdays, May 21st - 28th, June 4th - 11th 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Arts and Crafts Room Facilitators: SESSC Staff and Fai Coffin Cost: Suggested donation of $5.00 per class. Now is the time to set your thoughts and memory to paper. This four-week class will show you how to record your memoirs. Sign up at the Front Desk.

DIVERSITY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 1st Tuesdays, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Social Hall Facilitators: Fai Coffin Cost: $1.00 Suggested donation. Another evening activity at the SESSC! Books will be chosen by group and cover a wide range of topics that explore diversity, class, race, gender, age, social justice, spirituality and religion in both non-fiction and fiction. Con-tact the Center at 206-722-0317 if you are interested.

SESSC MONTHLY PLEDGE PROGRAM PRESENTATION Monday, April 15th, 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Social Hall Facilitator: Alexander Arceo Cost: Complimentary Alex will talk about how you can support the SESSC in ways that will be of little to no cost to the Center through giving on a regular basis. This will help to ensure that the Center will be able to not only operate, but also to provide the activities and classes members enjoy. See page 12 for more information and sign up at the Front Desk to reserve your spot.


COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES PRESENTATION: MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE Date and Time: To be determined. Location: Multipurpose Room Cost: Complimentary. Donations welcomed. Medicaid long-term care offers essential support for both seniors and care-givers! There have been several new programs in the past few years, which may help you and your loved ones. Learn about the programs, the eligibility standards and how and when to apply. This is a must presenta-tion for family caregivers. This will likely fill up, so reserve your spot today by calling 206-722-0317 or sign up at the Front Desk.

SESSC ACTIVITY CANCELLATION POLICY SESSC Classes may be cancelled if minimum attendance is not reached one week in advance of activity. Please sign up and pay for activities one week in advance. All classes, programs, and activities are subject to change. This policy is not applicable to joint activities with Seattle Parks.

All participants must be ambulatory (i.e., mobile) to go on an SESSC trip, and must be able

to take care of their personal needs.

Payment for trips is due upon registration, whether done in person, at the Front Desk or

via phone. For your convenience, MasterCard and VISA credit cards are accepted over the phone to pay for tips.

If you must cancel a trip, you will be reimbursed by check, if cancelled at least three days

prior to the trip. Failure to cancel a paid trip in the time specified will be considered a donation to the Center.

Drivers will not wait for late-comers. You must be at the designated location for pick up

before the scheduled departure time.

SESSC Casino Trip Policy

RED WIND CASINO (25 SPACES, NO WHEELCHAIRS) Last Tuesday of the Month April 30th, May 28th, June 25th 9:00am Pickup, 3:00pm Return Cost: $5.00 For Members and Non-Members It’s Red Wind Casino time. Sign up and pay for a trip at the Front Desk.

Not a gambler? Climb aboard anyway and have lunch!

SESSC Casino Trips

To register and make payment for joint programs:

1) Call Anne Nguyen at 206-684-7484 or

2) Go online at www.seattle.gov/parks, register at your local Parks com-

munity center, or call the Business Service Center at 206-684-5177. Cash,

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Checks are accepted. Make

checks payable to ‘City of Seattle.’

SESSC AND SEATTLE PARKS JOINT ACTIVITIES

DROP-IN TAI CHI AT RAINIER BEACH Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30am - 10:30am Location: Rainier Beach Community Center Instructor: S. Hiserman Contact: Anne Nguyen Cost: $3.00 Drop-in Improve your balance and posture, increase strength, and calm you mind.

Joint activities between the SESSC and Seattle Parks and Recreation are

handled through our Seattle Parks contact, Anne Nguyen, NOT through the

SouthEast Seattle Senior Center.

These activities are generally not held at the SESSC. Be sure to refer to

each activity to determine locations, dates and times.

Please follow the instructions below for inquiries or to register for these

activities.

CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS - 18672 Friday, April 5th, 10:00am - 2:30pm Contact: Anne Nguyen Cost: $24.00 Wander through the garden, glasshouse, and interior exhibits showcasing the studio glass of contemporary artist Dale Chihuly. Free passes will be available to cover admission. Lunch on your own at the Armory featuring a wide variety of restaurant options.

TULIP FESTIVAL - 18232 Friday, April 12th, 9:00am - 4:00pm Contact: Anne Nguyen Cost: $35.00 Visit the breathtaking multicolored tulip gardens at Roozengaarde then stop at Snow Goose Produce. Admission to Roozengaarde included. Walk-ways and paths are wheelchair accessible. Lunch on your own; tables are available for picnic lunches.

FEAST BUFFET AND THRIFT SHOPPING - 18231 Friday, May 31st, 10:30am - 4:00pm Contact: Anne Nguyen Cost: $28.00 The locally famous Feast Buffet features an all you can eat experience with

cuisines from around the world. Buffet lunch and gratuity included. After-

wards flex your shopping muscles at St. Vincent de Paul and Goodwill Ren-

ton thrift stores.

MEDICINE AND MEDICAID Tuesdays, 9:30am - 3:30pm 19328 - April 16th 19330 - May 14th 19331 - June 11th Contact: Anne Nguyen Cost: Complimentary Looking for a fun, no-pressure way to learn about Medicare and Medicaid?

Join us for a short but informative session with plenty of time for questions

and answers.

SESSC SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT Date and Time: To be determined. Featured Artist: Josephine Howell Cost: $15.00 per person Josephine is a star in the jazz and music community in the Seattle area. She’ll be coming back to the Center this summer to share gift of music with you. Stay tuned!

The SESSC will be closed on these days: SESSC Staff Retreat - Friday, May 17

Memorial Day - Monday, May 27 Independence Day - Thursday, July 4

Labor Day - Monday, September 2

Other Activities and Events

STROKE AWARENESS/HANDS ONLY CPR Fridays, 11:00am - 12:00pm 18269 - May 10th 19325 - June 7th Contact: Anne Nguyen Cost: Complimentary Learn about hands-only CPR and how to recognize the signs of a stroke.

Brought to you by King County EMS.

http://www.seattle.gov/parks


Thank You to Our Donors and Sponsors in 2019 - January 1 to February 28

Aaron and Teresa Hazard, Acie DuBose, Addie Downs, Alan Tower, ALISS, Andrew Lofton, Angie Hughes, Anna Fitts, Barba-

ra Chamberlain, Bartells, Be Good Project, Benjamin Blair, Bethany and Mark Greetham, Betty Arens, Beulah Early, Bonnie

Olson, Brenda Knights, Carla Bunn, Chirs Kusak, Chris Jefferies, Cindy Jones, Clyde Carter, Curtis Brown, Deidre Knowles,

Delores A. Banfield, Diana Tobin, Diane Miller, Don and Mary Wieckowicz, Donovan O'Brien, Dyorah Oppenheimer, Edward

Foster, Eloise Huggins, Ernest Lees, Eunice Nammacher, Fai Coffin, Frank Tower, Gerald and Sharon Bennet, Gisela Baxter,

Gwen Downs, Harold Shepherd, Harriet Slye, Helen Okura, Holly Court AA, Jacki Rothenberg, Jaime Clark, James Wigfall,

Jean D Veldyke, Jean Sisson, Jeanne and Rusty Forester, Jeff Addelson, Jeff Hall, Jen Cole, Jennie Romo, Jennifer Carter, Jer-

emy Steward, Jessica Klein, Jessie Downs, Jill Randerson, Jim and Pam Earl, Joe and Daisy Zajonc, John and Sue Davis, John

Charles, John Davis, John Peoples, Josie Gardner, Joyce Guzdar, Mary O'Brien, Judith Hightower, Karen Hough, Kate

Harkins, Kate Turpin, Kay Godefroy, Kelly and Tom Ott, Kimberly Early, Kristin Pula, Kroger - Fred Meyer, Lily Lee, Linda Gil-

lis, Lisa Wyliehart, Loretta Orpilla, Loretta Russell, Louise Chinn, Lutisher Edmondson, Lyle Evans, Lynda Greene, Margaret

Yellowwolf, Maria L. McDaniel, Marilyn Crabtree, Marion Dillard, Marta Bennett, Mary Downs, Mary O'Brien, Mary Willy,

Mei-Ling Morrison-Beals, Melva Williamson, SESSC Members, Mike Chapman, Mona Grodin, Mothers Grab and Go, Nancy

Dulaney, Natalie L. Green, One Pot Restaurant, Ouida Garrett, Pam Charles, Patricia Buckingham, Patricia Downs, Patricia

Espey, Patricia Murakami, Patricia Scott, Patricia Vazquez, Perry Wilkins, Rickey Cabine, Rosie Taylor, Sam Simone, Sheila

Harvey, Shirley Ann Miles, Sidney Carter, Sophie Keefe-Bullock, Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation, Sue Schindele, Susan

Jones, Tim Franklin, Tina Hall, Tutta Bellas, Vel Made, Velma Henry, Victoria Garcia, Wanda Downs Sullivan, Wok's Teriyaki,

Yvonne Williams.

The SouthEast Seattle Senior Center is a place you care about and want to

be there for older adults for generations to come. Leaving a legacy gift to

the SESSC is one way you can help this place bring love, care, and meaning

to thousands of seniors’ lives. To learn about including the SouthEast

Seattle Senior Center in your will, please contact Lynda Greene at 206-

722-0317 or via e-mail, [email protected].

When we all give together, we GiveBIG. This is the legacy we

are continuing with GiveBIG 2019. Join the region’s nonprofit

organizations on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 for a 24-hour

display of community and generosity.

Donate to your favorite organization like the SouthEast

Seattle Senior Center. There is no limit to the amount of good

you can do.


The Center requires supplies to maintain and keep the building clean, to support our

members and to support programs that help build friendships and camaraderie like the

morning coffee program. You can choose to contribute from the “Wish List” below. Help

us when and where you can and where it makes sense to you. We appreciate your

contributions.

SESSC WISH LIST

Items for Foot Care Program

Hand and Body Lotions

Items for Our Center

Toilet Paper (A Lot!) Dinner Napkins

24-Gallon Garbage Bags Hand Sanitizer

33-Gallon Garbage Bags Disinfectant Wipes

Coffee (Regular & Decaf) 8.5x11” Copy Paper

Paper Towels Plastic Cups/Utensils

Items for Our Community Dining Program

TIDE (liquid) laundry detergent

Zip Lock Bags: Gallon & Quart Sizes

Non-Dairy Creamer (16oz.) and Packaged Sugar

Dish Washing Liquid

Bleach

To provide the much needed programming for our seniors and to continue to meet our financial obligations, the

Center has launched a Monthly Pledge Program. Many members are unaware that the cost to manage the Cen-

ter is significant and ranges from unexpected building maintenance and repair costs, to meeting monthly expens-

es like utility bills. Because these expenses cannot be met solely on In-kind donations, we need your continued

financial support. If we know what our monthly contributions will be, then it will be easier to budget and

continue to provide the wide assortment of programs and activities members enjoy. Hopefully you can see why

your contribution and making a consistent pledge is so valuable. There are NOW convenient, SAFE and zero cost

ways to contribute without leaving your home:

The Gift that

Keeps on Giving

Call the SESSC and use your credit or debit card Call your bank and set up auto-pay

Give through PayPal Give through the SESSC website at www.sessc.org

If you would be interested in learning how to set up “auto pay” through your bank, please call the Center and ask to be added to a

training list. You can also contact Alexander Arceo at 206-722-0317 for more information.


SESSC Membership Rates

Individual: $60.00 (may be paid with two consecutive payments of $30.00)

Individual Lifetime: $1000 (may be paid with two consecutive payments of $500.00)

Why You Should be an SESSC Member SESSC Member Benefits

Free quarterly newsletter mailed to your home

Discounts on most program activity fees

Discounts at the Center’s Cheap Chickadee Thrift

Shop

Access to licensed Social Worker

Free birthday lunch during the month of your birth-

day

Nutritional Daily Lunch Program

Access to support groups for concerns about aging

Financial, insurance, income tax and legal counsel-

ing available

As the saying goes, “Membership has its benefits.” For SESSC members, that

statement definitely rings true. If you have been coming to the Center to

participate in our activities like exercise or lunch, you might want to seriously

consider becoming a member of the Center.

Here is what Lifetime Member, Sidney Carter, has to say about being a mem-

ber. “Being a member gives me the sense that this is MY center and I help

make it strong by putting my dollars toward programs I love and want to share

with others. I know my contributions are really appreciated. Although activities are already

affordable, membership offers discounted prices on most classes, activities and trips. Whether

you choose Lifetime Membership or Annual Membership, you will get satisfaction that you have

done the right thing!”

We hope that you consider becoming a member of the Center. You will not regret your deci-

sion to join the SESSC.

City: State: ZIP:

SESSC

4655 S. Holly St.

Seattle, WA 98118

(206) 722-0317

www.sessc.org

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Member:

Lifetime

Member:

Honorary

Member:

Associate

Member

Gold

Member

Participant:

Paid Date:

Receipt #:

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name:

Last First Mid. Initial

City: State: ZIP:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Male: Female: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):

Address:

2019 Membership: $60.00 Individual (May be paid with 3 consecutive installments of $20.00)

Lifetime Membership: Individual $1000.00 (May be paid with 2 consecutive installments of $500.00)

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone:

Emergency Contact Address: Cell Phone:

Email Address:

“Enhancing the emotional, social, and physical well-being of Boomers and Beyond"

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Attention SESSC Members, Participants and Friends! Do you shop

at Amazon? If not, you may want to start. There is now, a great

way to support your Center.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will receive the same

products for the same prices as amazon.com.

Whenever you shop on AmazonSmile, they will donate 0.5% of

the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the SESSC.

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know; the exact same

products, prices and service.

Support your Center by designating the Southeast Seattle Sen-

ior Foundation (SSSF) as your selected charity.

Your Center, the SESSC, is a part of the SSSF and 100% of your do-

nation through AmazonSmile, when designated as SSSF, will be

directed to the SESSC.

WHETHER SHOPPING ONLINE FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME, OR AT THE STORE,

YOU CAN STILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE SESSC!

African American/Black: Asian: Caucasian/White: Native American

ETHNIC ORIGIN (Check All That Apply or WRITE-IN)

Pacific Islander: Latino/Hispanic: Alaska Native: Other

Do You Live Alone? Are You A Caregiver? Do You Have A Disability?

Yes No No Yes Yes No

What Relationship Do You

Have With The Military? Active Duty

Veteran

No Relationship

Unknown

Spouse of Veteran/Active Duty

Dependent of Veteran/Active Duty

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Doctor Name: Office Phone Alt. Phone:

Insurance Provider: Phone:

All information requested is for the use of SESSC Staff and is kept strictly confidential. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

INCOME: Please check the appropriate box. One Person Household Two Person Household Three Person Household Four Person Household Five Person Household Six Person Household

$18,550 or less $23,850 or less $26,450 or less $28,600 or less $30,700 or less $21,200 or less

$18,551 to $30,900 $21,201 to $35,300 $23,851 to $39,700 $26,451 to $44,100 $28,601 to $47,650 $30,701 to $51,200

$30,901 to $44,750 $35,301 to $51,150 $39,701 to $57,550 $44,101 to $63,900 $47,651 to $69,050 $51,201 to $74,150

$44,751 or more $51,151 or more $57,551 or more $63,901 or more $69,051 or more $74,151 or more

BARTELL DRUGS eSCRIP PROGRAM You can support the Center by making purchases at any Bartell

Drugs with an eSCRIP card. The cards are free to obtain and the

Center can receive up to 4% back from all purchases you make. It’s

a win-win deal! Contact Alex at 206-722-0317 for more infor-

mation.

FRED MEYER eSCRIP PROGRAM You can support the Center by making purchases at any Fred Mey-

er store and by becoming a member of their Community Rewards

Program. Once enrolled, the Center will receive a percentage of

what you spend. Contact Alex at 206-722-0317 for more infor-

mation.


Happy Birthday, SESSC Members!

Constance Cunningham April 1

Kathleen Dodd April 1

Hung Yee April 1

Ernest Lees April 2

Jocelyn March April 2

Dorothy Green April 3

Johannes Kwok Yan Liu April 4

Annabelle Morgan April 4

Katherine Nitsche April 4

Barbara Peete April 5

Irma Anderson April 6

Erin Musser April 6

Meghan Shepard April 6

Ora Hicks April 10

Meriko Kardel April 10

Sybil Brown April 12

Maria McDaniel April 12

Gloria Yuman April 12

Caryee Bryant April 14

Lydia Hungate April 15

Davney Stahley April 15

Sidney Carter April 20

Mary Downs April 20

Akio Nishizaki April 20

Dolores Teig April 21

Ozeal Wrice April 21

Tuni Ota April 22

Joel Melin April 23

Patricia Dampier April 24

Rubymae Austin April 25

Sue Kennedy April 25

Marcelino Gomez April 26

Henry Kumasaka April 26

Albert Martin April 26

Linda Lewis April 28

Nellie Henderson April 30

Paul Lewis May 1

Pearl Armstrong May 2

Joyce Turner May 2

Ahava Goldwater May 3

Nannie Young May 4

Esther Kubie-Maimon May 5

Earl Flowers May 6

Jean Sisson May 6

Joanne Anderson May 7

Doris Morgan May 7

Judy Seth May 8

Sally Chong May 9

Stobbie Kikuchi May 10

Glenda Madison May 10

Patricia Vazquez May 10

Ursula Gramaje May 11

Thelma Hebert May 11

Rose McKenzie May 11

Ellen Novitski May 12

Robert Liebscher May 13

Glynn Sewer May 14

Beryl Thompson May 17

Rosa Williams May 18

Dock Jordan May 21

Vel Made May 22

Monica Askins May 23

Shirley Miles May 23

Isaako Si'uleo May 24

Donald Johnston May 26

Janice Melin May 26

Itsumi Okazaki May 26

Mae Deguchi May 28

Lillian Sako May 28

Diane Nardi May 29

Oscar Matthews June 1

Scott Andresen June 2

Patricia Paschal June 2

Ron Edlund June 8

Lillian Matsudaira June 8

Karen Shigaki June 8

Theresa DeFranco June 9

Elaine Oneal June 9

Frances Alexander June 11

Brenda Radford June 12

Evelyn Bonner June 13

Ruthe Ridder June 13

Florita Skov June 13

Rose Marie Butler June 16

Euguenia Walls June 16

John Swafford June 17

Azile Swafford June 18

Yoshiko Miyauchi June 19

Barbara Ginn June 20

Roseanne Nelson June 20

Vicky Shannon June 20

Bernice Fletcher June 21

Marina Gran June 22

Michi Hirata June 22

Barbara Penn June 22

Eddie Suguro June 22

Marie Pitre June 24

Joyce Gilliam June 25

Terry Ward June 26

Dorene Cropley June 27

Yoneko Mochizuki June 27

Nicholas Nelson June 27

Orene Scott June 28

Clayton Pitre June 30

APRIL MARCH MAY

Be a Birthday Lunch Sponsor

Sponsor a birthday cake, entertainment or sparkling cider at our monthly birthday

party. You can help with a contribution for the following:

Interested? Call Kate Harkins at 206-722-0317. Please note that more than

one person may sponsor the entertainment, birthday cake or sparking cider in any

given month.

Entertainment - $100.00 Birthday Cake - $75.00 Sparkling Cider - $25.00

Birthday Lunch Donors and Sponsors

Fai Coffin, Loretta Russell, Sandy Morgan, Patricia Scott,

Marcella Pendergrass, Era Living, Washington Care Services.


SESSC volunteers invest their time, hard work, and loving care and are committed to forming a

strong community and welcoming culture at our Center. They keep us strong. Here we highlight

just a few volunteers who keep our Center going:

THANKS VOLUNTEERS - WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

Volunteer Corner

Elizabeth Morris - Elizabeth has graced our Center with her

art, and now she is sharing her art teacher skills, teaching a

class last quarter and we hope another time soon.

Donna Shaman - Donna met us through Rainbow Bingo and

had so much fun she decided to stick around. Now she helps

in the kitchen getting lunch ready.

Melissa Hancock - Melissa is a new mother but carves out time from her young children to lend a hand in our computer

room, helping untangle our confusion about how to make our gadgets work!

By the time you read this newsletter, there may be another new volunteer in the house. Be sure to extend a warm

welcome and thank you, including those not listed above.

Let’s keep it going strong!

We need your HELP, ESPECIALLY with the Community Dining Lunch Program

Community Dining Lunch Program: Because participation

in our lunch program has grown dramatically, Sharon Smith,

our Master Chef, needs help in the kitchen with a variety of

tasks, like food preparation and dish washing. One of the

perks of being a volunteer in the Community Dining Lunch

program is that you don’t have to pay for lunch!

Special Events: One of the ways the SESSC is able to provide

the activities you enjoy is by raising money through our various

special events such as the Lifetime Members appreciation

event, Annual Wine and Food Gala and Rainbow Bingo. Be a

part of the group that truly makes it happen at the SouthEast

Seattle Senior Center.

Wednesday Bingo: We need volunteers for Bingo! Help ver-

ify a winning bingo, sell specials, or call numbers.

Cheap Chickadee Thrift Shop: Be a part of the team that plays

a major role in providing revenue for the Center. Remember,

the store is open Monday - Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm.

Birthday Lunch: We need two volunteers to devote two

hours of their time setting up for the birthday lunch on the

third Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm and cleaning up after

birthday lunch on the third Thursday.

Reception - We have openings for the Monday PM reception-

ist shift and a substitute receptionist. As a receptionist, you

are the face of the Center. If you have a friendly demeanor

and a willingness to serve, then this is a role for you.

There are other volunteer opportunities available. Stop by Kate Harkin’s office or call her at

206-722-0317 to find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you.

New idea to try: volunteer with a friend to make it even more fun!


Our very own thrift store, the Cheap Chickadee, is right next

door to the Center and your “go-to” source for deep dis-

counts on clothing, household goods, and all kinds of curiosi-

ties! Stop by and check us out. We just might have that spe-

cial item you’ve been seeking. We gratefully accept dona-

tions that are clean and in good working order during store

hours. All sales benefit the SESSC.

Bargain Bag Days - 1st Tuesday and Thursday each month

All you can fit in a brown paper bag for $5.00

Up to 10 items. Items must be $3.00 or less

Senior Members’ Day - 1st Wednesday of the month

SESSC members receive 40% off all purchases.

4645 S. Holly St., Seattle, WA 98118

Monday thru Thursday 10:00am -2:00pm 206-760-9650

There Are Bargains and Treasures at the

Cheap Chickadee Thrift Store.

SESSC’s Cheap Chickadee Thrift Store

Interesting History Tidbits

May 20, 325 AD - The Council of Nicaea, the first ecumenical council of Catholic Church was called by Constantine I. May 1 - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times, also observed in socialist countries as a workers' holiday or Labor Day. May 7, 1915 - The British passenger ship Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. The attack hastened the U.S. entry into World War I. May 14, 1796 - Smallpox vaccine was developed by Dr. Edward Jenner, a physician in rural England. May 20, 1932 - Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it.

April 3, 1860 - In the American West, the Pony Express service began as the first rider departed St. Joseph, Missouri. April 6, 1896 - After a break of 1500 years, the first Olympics of the mod-ern era was held in Athens, Greece. April 11, 1970 - Apollo 13 was launched from Cape Kennedy. April 18, 1906 - The San Francisco Earthquake struck at 5:13 a.m.

June 6, 1944 - D-Day, the largest amphibious landing in history, began in the early-morning hours as Allied forces landed in Normandy on the north-ern coast of France. June 13, 1966 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled (5-4) in the case of Miranda v. Arizona that an accused person must be apprised of certain rights be-fore police questioning. June 14, 1922 - Warren G. Harding became the first U.S. President to broadcast a message over the radio. June 19, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation finally reaches Galveston, Texas. This day is known as Juneteenth and it is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States of America.


HYDE SHUTTLE 206-727-6262

Door-to-door transportation in the Rainier Valley and Renton

ACCESS 206-205-5000 OR 1-800-923-7433

Door-to-door and hand-to-hand transportation at your beck and call.

VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION 206-448-5740

Escorted rides to essential appointments.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS The following services are useful for arranging transportation to the Cen-ter and other appointments. For additional transportation options call Senior Services at 206-448-3110.

SENIOR RIGHTS ASSISTANCE For concerns and questions about Medicare or Supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, Social Security, SSD or SSI legal assistance, please call Senior Rights Assistance Office at 206-448-5720.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS The SESSC usually has a small inventory of walkers, canes, wheelchairs and other home-health aids available for your use. Please contact Jaime at 206-722-0317 for more details.

DENTAL HYGIENICS 1st Wednesdays, June 5th 8:30am-3:00pm Location: SESSC Wellness Center Dental Hygienist: Debra Fredrikson

SESSC offers dental hygiene care through Dental Hygienics. This is a fee-

based service. No medical coupons or sliding scale, as rates are lower than

most dental private practices. Appointments will be made through the

dental hygienist. Please come to the Center's Front Desk to pick up an

information packet, or call 206-948-7355 to speak with Deb Fredrikson,

Dental Hygienist.

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE Contact: Mary Downs Cost: $10.00 SESSC Finance Coordinator, Mary Downs, is a notary. If you need this service, please call 206-722-0317 to make an appointment.

MEALS ON WHEELS Enjoy delicious home-delivered meals that are available throughout King County. Interested? Please contact Sound Generations at 206-448-3110 for details about this program.

2-1-1 COMMUNITY RESOURCES LINE Did you know you can dial 2-1-1 from any landline phone in King County to receive referral information from a referral specialist? Referrals are availa-ble on a wide range of services offered in King County.

USE YOUR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD AT THE SESSC You can pay for all activities (including the Community Dining

Program) with your credit or debit card. It is safe and secure. Visa

and MasterCard accepted.

HOLLY COURT AA MEETINGS This Alcoholics Anonymous group meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays

and Fridays on the second floor from 2:00pm - 3:30pm, and Sundays at

6:00pm.

GOLD CARDS You can receive discounts from local businesses who participate in this program with a Gold Card. Drop by the Front Desk to get one.

MINOR HOME REPAIR Sound Generation’s Minor Home Repair program offers low-cost repairs for minor plumbing, electrical, or carpentry problems. Homeowners of all ages in Seattle, Shoreline, and Bellevue are eligible. Please call 206-448-5751 to coordinate your services.

Good Things To Know

SESSC Social Worker

Jaime Clark, MSW

SESSC Social Worker

You may schedule an appointment with SESSC Social Worker, Jaime Clark by phone or by completing the necessary form at

the Front Desk. Ask the receptionist for assistance. Check in at the Front Desk and the receptionist will assist you in filling

out the necessary form to make an appointment with SESSC Social Worker, Jaime Clark. (and walk-ins only if I am available)

Monday - Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. I might be available on select Fridays by appointment only.

Jaime can help with the following:

Senior Housing Medicare/Medicaid

Support Groups Emergency Assistance

Caregiver Support Home Care Options

Long-term Care Options

Feeling down? Not enjoying your hobbies? Avoiding your friends and family? Feeling irritable? Trouble concentrating? If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may be depressed, and may be a candidate for PROBLEM SOLVING THERAPY. This includes 9 sessions with Jaime Clark, MSW. You will learn tools to enhance your life, relieve depression, and reconnect with your loved ones. This is a free therapy, but donations are welcomed. Sign up at the Front Desk.

Phone: 206-722-0317

E-mail: [email protected]

SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES - FREE TOILET PROGRAM If you live in the home that you own, get your water from Seattle Public Utilities, your toilet was installed before 2004, and you meet income eligibility guidelines (all Utility Discount Program customers qualify), please call Sound Generations Minor Home Repair at 206-448-5751 to apply. Removal of the old toilet and installation of the new one is all free. To learn more about SPU’s Wa-ter Conservation Program, visit www.seattle.gov/util/FreeToilets.

http://www.seattle.gov/util/FreeToilets


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Consider renting the SESSC social hall. We have

reasonable and competitive rates! Contact Alexander Arceo at alex-

[email protected] or 206-722-0317.

Looking for a place to hold your special event or meeting?

Providers of an assortment of bread, pastries and other baked

goods for the Center every Monday.

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