ASCA Pool/Billiards Club

Come join the ASCA Pool Club, and see all the fun we have! The

membership fee is $35.00/year. The pool room is open Monday

through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Table Tennis is now 3 times a week at 1:00 p.m. Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday. Beginners and advanced players alike -

everyone is welcome, so come join us!

Table Tennis

Swinging Seniors

Games and More

Games & More has lots of games each day. We start at 11:45 AM

on Tuesday and Friday. Tuesday is Mexican Train dominoes, Fri-

day is Samba, Canasta, Joker, Pinochle, 2500, and 3-13. This is

free to newcomers for the first three times, then the cost is $1.00

each day you play.

Lou Ann Hall, Games & More President

Clogging is a percussive dance like tap dancing which originated

in the Appalachian Mountains. Although Bluegrass is the tradi-

tional music for clogging, today we clog to many styles of music.

Not sure what clogging is? Come over and watch us!

The first three times there is no cost. After that you must join Am-

arillo Senior Citizens Association at $50.00 per year. There is no

class attendance fee. You can wear any comfortable shoes to clog

in. If you want to clog with taps (more fun), cloggers use a differ-

ent tap than tap dancers. You can clog in tap dance shoes if you

already have them. For new cloggers I recommend you supply

shoes you want to clog in, and I can install clogging taps on shoes.

Clogging

We are busy quilting inside, where it is nice and warm during these

cool and windy days, we have quite the unique weather days here

in Texas.

Come by and visit us, we’re always looking for more quilters. We

meet on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:00 AM. We would love to have

you stop by and visit, or join our group.

ASCA Quilters

ASCA Bridge Club

Ginger Knight and Joyce Webb won a grand slam. Congratula-

tions!!!

We mourn the passing of our dear friend, Bobbie Alexander. She

was truly a blessing to all her friends.

- Donna Barbee

HIGH SCORES FOR MAY 2021

Ginger Knight / Joyce Webb (9650)

The Swinging Seniors line dancing group meets every Tuesday

and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Dorothy Wright / Donna Barbee (7700)

Mary Crow / Elaine Bush (7200)

Newsletter Submissions If you, or your club, or anyone from the community, would like something published in the newsletter, please submit it to Jennifer in the ASCA office no later than the 25th of the month. Submissions can be hand delivered or emailed to

jennifer@amarilloseniorcitizens.com.

“42” CLUB Meets every Tuesday and Thursday 12:30PM - 3:00PM.

Cost: $.50 each time.

“88” CLUB Meets every Wednesday 12:00PM - 3:00PM. Cost: $2.00 per

month.

TABLE TENNIS Meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 PM.

Beginners and Advanced - Everyone is welcome.

POKER CLUB NOT CURRENTLY MEETING

Wednesday: 2:00PM - 4:00PM. Cost: $1.00 each time.

(Awards on Point System)

QUILTERS President, Geri Lindsey: (806) 676-3046

Meets Tuesday and Friday 8:30AM - 2:30PM.

GAMES AND MORE President, Lou Ann Cagle: (806) 316-9684

Meets Tuesday and Friday.

Monday: 11:45 AM - Mexican Train; Tuesday: 11:45 AM - Back

Alley; Friday: 11:45 AM - Samba, Joker’s Wild, Pinochle.

Cost: $1.00 each time.

ASCA BRIDGE President, Mary Crow: (806) 352-6226

Meets Monday and Saturday 12:30PM - 3:30PM. Cost: $1.10 each

time.

SWINGING SENIORS President, Donna Schwab: (806) 355-2031

Meets every Tuesday and Friday 9:30AM - 11:00AM. Cost: $1.00

each time. First 2 times in attendance are free.

POOL/BILLIARDS President, Richard Bailey: (806) 654-3216

Open to play any day and hours ASCA is open. Monthly tourna-

ments scheduled. Cost: $3.50 per month (3-Month Min.), or $35

per year.

PUZZLE CORNER Everyone is invited to stop by and put in a piece of the puzzle.

No dues or fees.

HI-NOON WEDNESDAY BRIDGE Meets Wednesday 12:00PM - 4:00PM

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Meets Wednesday 1:00PM. Cost: $.50 each time.

BINGO NOT CURRENTLY MEETING

Join us on Wednesdays at 10:00AM. Everyone is welcome!

EXERCISE NOT CURRENTLY MEETING

Meets Monday and Thursday 10:00AM - 11:00AM.

Cost: $1.00 each time.

TAI CHI Monday and Wednesday at Sam Houston Park at 10:00 AM.

Everyone is welcome! No dues or fees. Instructed by

Wayne Woodward.

CLOGGING Meets Tuesday at 2:00 PM. No cost.

Happy Birthday to our ASCA

Members in August! Sidney Boyce, Darlene Boykin, Elaine Bush,

Joe Camarillo Jr., Joe Connell Jr., Joyce Dickey,

Hope Galloway, Fern Hamilton, Wanda Johnson,

John Kangerga, Lynne and David Kossey,

Jerry Lawrence, Charlena Lock, Carolyn Miller,

Ana Moore, Charlotte and Bob Noyes, Nell Patchin,

Gene Rogers, Donna Schwab, Maury Sproul,

Marlene Temple, Dr. Victoria Thompson,

Terry Wagoner, Pattie Waters, David Welch,

Paulette Wingate.

Membership Renewals

If your membership expires in August, your $50-a-year

dues are due no later than the last day of the month. If

there are any changes to your information, please let the

office know in order to update our records. Be sure to

check on your renewal date so you can keep enjoying the

fellowship, and all the exciting activities ASCA has to

offer.

Please consider being a lifetime member of ASCA. It’s

a one-time membership fee of $1,000 that can be paid

out over several months.

Memorial Donations Canyon Firefighter’s Association in Memory of Ronnie Gordon

Cathy Immell and Family in Memory of Ronnie Gordon

Holiday Closures ASCA will be closed on Monday, September 6 in ob-

servance of Labor Day.

* Eighth page ad: $25 *

* Quarter page ad: $50 *

* Half page ad: $100 *

* Full page ad: $200 *

NEW MEMBERS IN JULY Carole Mackie, Sandra Lacy.

Did You Know…

• August has the highest percentage of births.

• The first letters of the months of July through November spell JASON.

• Months that start on a Sunday will always have a Friday the 13th.

• Baby Rattlesnakes are born in August and September.

• August is named after Augustus Caesar, founder and the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who was posthumous-ly adopted by his maternal great-uncle Gaius Julius Caesar.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Cajun Pecan-Crusted Catfish (Courtesy of: Eating Well)

1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

2 cups cornflakes

1/2 cup pecan pieces

1 pound catfish fillets, about 1-inch thick

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet with baking foil. Cut catfish into four portions.

2. Blend buttermilk, cayenne, oregano, chili powder, and garlic salt in a shallow dish. Pulse cornflakes in food processor until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to a large plate. Pulse pecans in the food processor until coarsely chopped; mix the pecans with corn-flake crumbs.

3. Dip each catfish fillet in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the cornflakes mixture, coating both sides. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the catfish for 25 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.

PER SERVING: 302 calories; 17 g fat; 2 g Sat.; 8 g Mono.; 63 mg Cholesterol; 17 g Carbs; 21 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 240 mg. Sodium; 438 mg Potassium.

ASCA’s Re-opening We do not have an exact date as to when we will

re-open. We will keep updating through emails and

on the ASCA website. As soon as we have a defi-

nite date set, I will update the activity schedule and

menu for the month. Thank you for you patience

with us during this time of reorganization.

5 Reasons to Observe National Eye Exam Month

August is National Eye Exam month, the perfect time to recommend that your patients schedule a comprehensive eye exam.

The Vision Council of America notes that 12.2 million Americans require some sort of vision correction but don’t use any.

Nearly 50% of parents with children under 12 have never taken their children to an eyecare professional.

Here are five reasons to share with your patients about why they should have an eye examination:

1. Save a headache. If you have been having unexplained, constant headaches, your solution could be visiting your optometrist.

An eyecare professional can pinpoint the problem of your headaches.

2. Perform well in school. One out of every four children has vision problems. A common reason children fall behind in school

is poor, undetected vision. Taking your children to the optometrist can detect an eyesight problem that can contribute to learning

and reading difficulties.

3. Determine prescription. Your eyes change over time. An optometrist can determine if you need eyeglasses or contact lenses,

or if you need a stronger prescription to reduce eyestrain and help you see better.

4. Detect eye conditions. An optometrist is able to spot the early onset signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, and

high cholesterol just by conducting an eye exam.

5. Prevent conditions. Many serious eye diseases often have no symptoms. An optometrist will see the early signs of diseases,

such as macular degeneration or cataracts. Early detection is important to prevent serious damage. - Courtesy of Optometry Times

What it Means to Talk to Yourself

For the overwhelming majority of people, there is nothing wrong with talking to yourself. It not only may relieve loneliness, it also may help you clarify your thoughts and firm up your decisions. There’s on-ly one proviso: You must speak respectfully to your self. Cut out any negative selftalk, such as “You idiot! You should have known better...done it this way...or thought of it sooner.”

Whether you’re living alone or with others, you’re always living with yourself. So converse, chatter and communicate respectfully with yourself. It can be a sign of good health!

In only rare cases, when you’re unaware of what you’re doing or talking incoherently, is talking to yourself an indication of a mental disorder.

Author, Linda Sapadin, PhD

SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING

As many as one in five older adults experience mental health con-cerns that are not a normal part of aging – the most common of which are anxiety or mood disorders including depression. In most cases, these mental health issues respond well to treatment. Sadly, far too often older adults do not seek or receive the help they need. Undiag-nosed and untreated, mental health illnesses have serious implications for older adults and their loved ones. While older adults may experi-ence many losses, deep sadness that lingers may signal clinical de-pression. Similarly, an anxiety disorder is different from normal wor-ries. One in four American adults has a diagnosable mental disorder during any one year. About six percent of older adults have a diag-nosable depressive illness. Good mental health contributes greatly to an overall feeling of well-being. Untreated mental health disorders in older adults can lead to diminished functioning, substance abuse, poor quality of life, and increased mortality. Research shows mental illness can slow healing from physical illnesses.

Healthy older adults can continue to thrive, grow, and enjoy life! Reading, walking, and socializing are just a few of the activities that many individuals enjoy at any age. Exercising your mind and body, and maintaining social connections are good for your mental health, too. - Courtesy of Lifeseniorservices.org

SUDOKU - Medium SUDOKU - Medium

10 Brainteasers to Test Your Mental Sharpness To test your mental acuity, answer the following questions (no peeking at the answers!).

1. Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was

the third child’s name?

2. A clerk at the butcher shop stands five feet ten inches tall, and wears a size 13 shoe. What does he weigh?

3. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

4. How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet?

5. What word in the English language is always spelled incorrectly?

6. Billie was born on December 28th, yet her birthday always falls in the summer. How is this possible?

7. In British Columbia you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not?

8. If you were running a race and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?

9. Which is correct to say, “The yolk of the egg is white” or “The yolk of the egg are white?”

10. A farmer has five haystacks in one field and four haystacks in another. How many haystacks would he have if he

combined them all in one field?

1. Johnny 2. Meat 3. Mt. Everest. It just wasn’t discovered yet. 4. There is no dirt in a hole 5. Incorrectly (except when it is spelled incorrectly). 6. Billie lives

in the Southern Hemisphere 7. You can’t take a picture with a wooden leg, you need a camera. 8. You would be in 2nd place. You passed the person in sec-

ond, not first. 9. Neither. Egg yolks are yellow. 10. One. If he combines all the haystacks, they all become one big stack!

ACROSS

4. To cook outdoors on a grill

7. Beverage made of lemon

9. The month at the beginning of summer

10. Independence Day

11. What you can do at the beach

12. Opposite of cold

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1. A big fruit you can eat in the summer

2. What you can make at the beach with sand

3. Protective eyewear

5. Time off from school

6. Sleeping in a tent

8. The month at the end of summer

ANSWERS: 1. Watermelon, 2. Sand castle, 3. Sunglasses, 4. Barbecue, 5. Vacations, 6. Camping, 7. Lemonade, 8. August, 9. June, 10. Fourth of July, 11. Swim, 12. Hot