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CCSC Mission Statement To develop, coordinate and deliver a comprehensive set of supportive services for the Churchill County
Senior Center—services designed to ensure seniors lead a meaningful and dignified life, while
maintaining a healthy, safe, secure and prolonged independence.
June 2017
Churchill County Senior Center
310 E Court Street
Fallon NV 89406
(775) 423-7096
Administrative Staff
Lisa Erquiaga Executive Director
Brenda Moore
Bookkeeper
Buster Pierce Senior Services Mgr.
Sherri Herringshaw
Nevada Care Connection
Resource Specialist
Jennifer Freeman MIPPA Specialist/
Volunteer Coordinator
Annette Thompson Front Desk
Intake Specialist
Coalition for Senior Citizens
Board of Directors Bus Scharmann, President
Gary Laca, Vice President
Dona Eveatt, Treasurer
Members:
Kelly Frost, Mark Feest,
Mel Foremaster, Judy Pratt,
Carol Lloyd,
Bjorn “B.J.” Selinder
Hello to all,
Exciting news! We are officially on “countdown” to move to our new
building. Please mark your calendars to attend the Grand Opening
ceremony of the William N. Pennington Life Center that will be sponsored
by Churchill County on June 27th at 10:30am at 952 South Maine Street.
After the ribbon cutting ceremony we will be serving lunch, including cake
to all those attending. Our Meals on Wheels program participants will also
be served the celebratory lunch in their homes allowing them to be part of
this very special day.
Our first day of business as the William N. Pennington Life Center is June
19, 2017. We will be serving our first cooked meal on this day. Hope you
can join us to eat and tour the new location. The next two weeks will be
well worth all the efforts put forth by all. We know there will be many
“little” bumps and changes in routine as we embark on this exciting
journey that will be taking us in many new directions. We will all need to
be patient and as I say daily, “Go with the Flow”. And just keep in mind
how wonderful it’s going to be in this brand new building and all the
possibilities for our future.
I would also like to invite you to attend a flag dedication ceremony for the
new flagpole on June 14 at 10:00am at William N. Pennington Life Center.
We are very fortunate to have this event take place on Flag Day. The
ceremony will be done by the local Elks Club. There will be no access to the
new building on this day, just the outside ceremony. Lunch will served
back at Senior Center at 11:30. Hope you can come.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments please remember
that we have a Suggestion Box available.
Happy moving. And thanks in advance for your patience and assistance.
Lisa Erquiaga, Executive Director
William N. Pennington Life Center
Churchill County Senior Center SENIOR NEWS
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Churchill County Senior Center Senior News June 2017
The Clothes Dryer
Things you should never do to your clothes dryer!
Forget to Clean the Lint Trap: This is very easily forgotten. It is best
to clean out your dryer’s lint screen after every single load. Every six
months, you should run the screen under hot soapy water and use an
old toothbrush. Did you know that dryer sheets cause a film over the mesh on the screen that
may cause the heating unit to burn out and has the potentially to burn the house down.
Fail to Check the Venting Tube: The venting tubes must be clear of debris. This should be
done several times a year, such as quarterly, which may be easiest to remember. These tubes
are for allowing the heat to flow out and to escape. If the heat is unable to escape, you can
have an excess amount that can create a dangerous situation such as a fire in extreme cases.
You can use a 20 foot brush to clear the tubes, and there are also safety alarms that can alert
homeowners of problematic clogs in the venting tubes.
Have your machine standing on uneven ground: The dryer must be on level ground in order
to function properly. You can use a level to check the floors, and also use the instruction man-
ual that comes with the dryer to fix the dryer’s feet to provide stability.
Forget how many dryer sheets you have used: If too many sheets are used at one time, the
chemicals in them that are designed to soften fabric can leave a residue which could possibly
lead to clogs.
Use Vinyl Tubing: This product doesn’t meet current fire codes because it doesn’t have the
flexibility-texture of aluminum tubing. Available at most hardware stores is the proper tubing
called vent duct tubing
Keep the Dryer in a Tight Space: Dryers need extra room for air circulation. Without this,
you are at risk of fire or a malfunctioning appliance.
Leave the Vent Open to the Outside: Put a screen over the open vent. This open vent is an
invitation to wildlife to come on in and build a net.
Jam-Pack the Dryer: Overloading the Dryer can cause clothes to wrinkle, remain wet, and
can cause the Dryer to break down due to overworking the drum, bearings, and heating ele-
ments.
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June Birthstone: Alexandrite, Pearl, and Moonstone
June Flower: Rose
Month Observances: National Safety Month and Men’s Health Month
June Special Days:
June 8th: World Ocean’s Day= In December of 2008, the United Nations General Assembly officially
proclaimed this day as World Ocean’s Day. This day is to celebrate our oceans, which generate most of
the oxygen that we breathe, feed us, and regulate the planet’s climate. We need to promote the
ocean’s contribution to life. There is a need to protect the ocean from harmful pollution, overexploita-
tion, destructive fishing, and climate change.
June 14th: Flag Day= In 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed a congressional decree, making this
day each year National Flag Day. On this day, Americans can celebrate the meaning of their nation’s
flag by honoring the traditions associated with its care and to educate those around them to the flag’s
significance. On June 14th, 1777, the Flag Resolution was signed making the current stars and stripes
the National Flag of the United States of America.
June 18th: Father’s Day= Father’s Day became a permanent federal holiday in 1972 when President
Richard Nixon proclaimed that the third Sunday in June would be further known as Father’s Day. This
day is to recognize, honor, and celebrate the sacrifices and accomplishments of fathers.
June 21st: Summer Solstice= Solstice comes from the Latin words for “sun” and “to stop”. This day
marks the beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth. On this day plac-
es in the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest hours of sunlight throughout the year. The his-
tory for this day is rooted in both ancient mysticism and nature. Did you know, on this day, the North
Pole receives 24 hours of daylight, and the South Pole receives 24 hours of darkness!
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June 2017 Activities and Events
Come join the Christian Men’s Group out of the Southern Baptist Church every Tuesday morning at
7:30am for coffee and good conversation
Every Thursday morning at 8:30am, join the Kennametal retirees for coffee and good times
Every Tuesday morning at 10:30am, there will be blood pressure checks. The time is being donated and
shared between the Community Health Nurse and Infinity Hospice Care. All are welcome!
June 14th we will holding a Flag Day Ceremony in front of our new building. This is located at 952 South
Maine Street, right next to the Churchill County Museum. Be out front by 10am!
On Saturday, June 24th, The Arts Center will be holding their fifth annual Golf Tournament. Please see
flyer on last page of newsletter for more details.
Tuesday, June 27th will be our grand opening ceremony at 10:30am.
Needs/Wants:
Bean Bag Baseball!!
What we need help with:
Someone to build Bean Bag Baseball Boards (instructions
will be provided)
Monetary Donations to purchase wood and paint for Bean Bag Baseball
game
Someone who would like to sew and make the bean bags used to play the
Bean Bag Baseball Game (instructions will be provided)
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CART (Churchill Area Regional Transportation)
310 East Court Street
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 428-2988 Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
Ticket Books:
These can be purchased at Walmart Customer Service, CART office, or ordered from the dispatcher. Under 60,
$25.00 for 10 rides, and suggested donation of $15.00 for 10 rides for seniors.
Happy Birthday to the following employees:
William Brown= 6/3rd Meals On Wheels Driver
Cathy Harris= 6/4th CART
Stacey McNair= 6/10th Meals On Wheels Driver
Jennifer Freeman= 6/24th MIPPA specialist/Volunteer Coordinator
Brenda Moore= 6/25th Bookkeeper
Come join the “latest” activity played at Churchill County Senior Center.
It’s Mexican Train
Dominoes!
Thursdays 12:30pm in the
Senior Center dining room.
Come and join us! Teaching of game is provided.
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that’s why they call it
the present.” Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)
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Churchill County Senior Center Senior News May 2017
Come in for lunch...then...
Play Bingo
Every Tuesday 12:30-2pm
Thank you Highland Village for snacks
for the Bingo group .
Cards .25 each
Thank you Bingo Volunteers!
Try this brain teaser. This was a
meal eaten in May, Brenda
Moore, our CCSC Bookkeeper,
lends her drawing talents for
others to decipher the menu on
their way into the dining room.
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Churchill County Senior Center Senior News June 2017
Thank You to
Our Birthday Cake
Sponsor Feleicia Gordon for
May
CCSC
$100.00 donation
Thank You! Thank You!
Louie’s Home Center
For generously giving seniors $10.00 gift certificates on their Birthday’s in May
Thank You Thank You
Louie’s Home Center
Thank You Thank You
Mel & Barbara Foremaster for your monthly $50.00 donation
to the CCSC for May 2017.
Thank You to the Monday, Wednesday and Friday Exercise
Class for taking the Challenge
and paying your $3.00 per week for our new exercise
fitness room We currently have $2305.00 collected
Thank you Ice Cream Machine
Donors! We have
$8480.75 donated so far!
Thank you Tedford Tire and
Auto for your monthly donation
of $150.00
Thank you to Harold D. Blethen, Director of
Visionscope Institute, for coming to the
Churchill County Senior Center every month
to help those who are or are becoming
visually impaired.
Thank you to Mark and Brett Shannon from Big R. Thank you for your generous donation of 1/2 steer and a pig!
Thank you to the Churchill County High
School Student Council! The Student
Council held a Dance and Lip Sync Con-
test as a fundraiser for our Meals on
Wheels program. They raised $1500.00
for the program, thank you again!!!!
This is the 10th year of donating to
Meals on Wheels!
Thank you to Amor IX, LLC, AKA
Cyrq Energy! Thank you for
your donation of $400.00 in the
month of May!
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On May 12th, we recruited 4 beautiful ladies to help judge a coloring contest put on by the
Banner Churchill Community Hospital. Banner Churchill would like to promote healthy
choices by offering a coloring contest to kindergarteners through third grade. There were
so many great pictures to choose from, it was a very tough choice to pick just one winner
from each grade.
Here is that Churchill
County High School
Student Council
again! Just a few
more pictures, and
another big thank
you for your gener-
ous donation!
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Churchill County Senior Center and its operations/programs are financially supported from grant monies from the State of Nevada, Aging and Disability Services Division, as well as generous funding both from Churchill County and City of Fallon. We also receive contributions from many local citizens, businesses, organizations and our many fundraising events.
Grant Funded Services
Congregate Dining Room
Lunch is served Monday - Friday Soup is served at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch is served starting at 11:30am to 12:30pm.
Seniors 60 and older - Suggested $3.00 donation
Under 60 - $6.00 Meals on Wheels Program
Available to qualifying homebound seniors 60 and older
Daily Delivery Monday—Friday
Homemaker Program
Available to eligible seniors 60 and older Includes light housekeep-
ing, pick-up of prescriptions, or other needs.
Nevada Care Connection
Resource Center Available to seniors 60 and older,
people with disabilities & their caregivers, and veterans. Provides
helpful information, referrals to available programs,
services and community resources.
We appreciate the community support!!
We are searching for volunteers!! We are currently re-cruiting individuals to volunteer at pre-lunch time,
lunch serving, and post-lunch clean up. Even if you have only an hour to share once or twice a
week, we would love to have your involvement!!
If you are interested in becoming one of our many dedi-cated volunteers, please contact Jennifer Freeman at
(775) 423-7096. It is the volunteers that help keep us running our daily nutrition programs.
Fallon Support Group (On-site Respite Provided)
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-Noon
The Homestead
365 West A Street, Fallon, NV, 89406
Facilitator: Candy Foster & Jason Thornton
Contact: (800) 272-3900
*Please RSVP if you would like to use respite ser-
vices.
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Disclaimer
Churchill County Senior Center has good relations with its sponsors and advertisers. However, it does not en-dorse nor guarantee any products or services offered.
Thank you to the following businesses who paid for an ad space this month in the “Senior News” newsletter:
City of Fallon, Stockman’s Casino, The Homestead, Highland Village, Churchill Community Coalition, Edward Jones
City of Fallon
55 West Williams Avenue
Fallon, Nevada 89406
Ken Tedford, Mayor Bob Erickson, Councilman
Kelly Frost, Councilwoman James Richardson, Councilman
365 West A Street • Fallon, Nevada 89406
www.fallonhomestead.com
“A” rated by the State of Nevada
p 775-428-2428 f 775-428-6782
Highland Village Campus of Fallon
550 N. Sherman Street Fallon, NV 89406 775-423-7800
Highland Estates , monthly rates $1800 one bedroom . Highland Assisted Living, Deluxe Suites $100/day
Advertise with us-start next month!
July 2017, space is
available for your business ad for
$25.00 per month. Call Lisa at
423-7076 for more information.
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How We Help: Nevada Care Connection works with Nevadans one-on-one to create cus-
tomized care and support plans for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers and family members. We can connect you with just about any service or resource you need. There are many services and resources throughout the state, many of them free or low-cost, that can help you or your loved one –and it’s our job to connect you with the services you need most. Contact us today to start working on your personalized service plan.
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Home remodeling or renovations Education and training
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Home-based care Consumer assistance and protection
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