Dick Eardley Senior Center Newsletter | April 2018

CALLING ALL NEWCOMERS: TAKE A TOUR OF THE CENTER, STAY FOR LUNCHIf you’re new to the area, new to the Dick Eardley Senior Center, or just haven’t been in for a while, we’d like to extend a welcome and invite you to a free orientation and tour of the facility. Welcome Orientation and Tours are scheduled on the second Wednesday of every month, beginning on April 11 at 11 a.m.

We will walk through the center and discuss its many uses; learn about the variety of opportunities for education, physical fitness, mental stimulation, socialization, and shopping; and visit the dining room and kitchen to talk about our partnership with Metro Meals on Wheels. We will wrap up with a question-answer period. After the tour, participants are invited to stay for lunch - on us!

Everyone is invited. No registration is needed. For more information, call Erika at 208-608-7579.

“CAREGIVER STAND UP” IS APRIL 16Join us on Monday, April 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. for a fun and thought-provoking way to look at experiences you have had as a caregiver, and learn new ways to take care of yourself.  It’s OK to need help. It’s OK to want help. This is a great place to come to get help.

Caregiver Stand Up is chock full of resources and ways to take care of yourself if you have been a caregiver or currently are a caregiver. The speaker, LaDawn Whiteside, is a Certified Mediator in Montana and has 30 years’ experience in healthcare.

Cost is $8 for residents/$12.40 non-residents. Register by calling 208-608-7580.

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NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2018

SPRING HEALTH FAIR IS COMING!The Spring Health Fair, coordinated by the Idaho Senior Living Council, will return to the Dick Eardley Senior Center on Thursday, April 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is no cost to attend.

The fair will feature representatives from dozens of agencies throughout the Treasure Valley. Come get information from local senior health and wellness professionals, and find out about the services available locally. There will be door prizes from all of the vendors, and there is no cost to enter the drawings.

JOIN US FOR A SEMINAR ON CREATING YOUR OWN MEMORIAL SERVICEFacing death, whether it’s our own or that of a loved one, is a part of aging. With that in mind, we have partnered with All Souls Aging with Wisdom Committee and the Senior Learning Network to offer Creating a Memorial Service on Thursday, April 26, beginning at 1 p.m.

Both inspirational and informational, this workshop will help you plan for your memorial and funeral. “It is a great relief to loved ones to know your wishes. We see this session as a way to ponder your own life’s legacies and to reflect on your wishes for how you would like to be remembered,” one of the workshop’s presenters said.

Participation is limited to 20 people. Cost is $5, payable at the door. Bring paper and a pen. For more information, call the Dick Eardley Senior center at 208-608-7580.

WE’LL HAVE BOISE MUSIC WEEK TICKETS Free tickets for the main production of this year’s Boise Music Week will be available in mid-April. The main production is Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. The tickets are for matinées on both Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, beginning at 2 p.m. You must select your seats in person at 690 Robbins Road. Tickets are limited. No appointment needed, but you may call ahead to make sure we’ve received the tickets, 208-608-7580.

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTApril is National Volunteer Month, so we’re spotlighting all of the volunteers who give their time to the Dick Eardley Senior Center. These folks help us maintain a safe, friendly, supportive and enjoyable place for all seniors to visit. We can’t thank them enough.

National Volunteer Month is dedicated to honoring volunteers in communities throughout the United States. We are fortunate to live in a state that ranks among the top five in the U.S. in volunteering hours per capita. Nationwide, volunteer time is equal to billions of dollars every year. But it’s not just about dollars. It’s also about people - the people serving and people being served.

According to a report by the Points of Light Institute, an organization committed to mobilizing volunteers worldwide, volunteering:• Helps build a more cohesive, safer, stronger

community, and increases the social network between communities and neighborhoods.

• Promotes people to be more active in civic engagement.

• Has positive effects on volunteers as individuals, increases their self-esteem, enhances skills and abilities, and promotes physical and mental health.

• Makes a significant contribution to the global economy.

In short, everyone benefits from the help of volunteers. At the Senior Center, we see the positive effect they have every day on visitors, shoppers, staff, and each other. Please take a moment while you’re here to thank a volunteer for all they do for the Senior Center.

KINGS OF SWING TRIO RETURNS ON APRIL 27The Kings of Swing Trio will take the stage at the Dick Eardley Senior Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 27. Join us for an evening of great music and dancing.

The Kings Trio - featuring Dr. Tom Phelps, Tom Hogard, and Keith Wagner - is a versatile band that plays great dance music from every era. Whether you like to dance or just tap your foot along to the beat, this is an evening you don’t want to miss!

Refreshments are included in the ticket price. Cost is $8 per person or $15 per couple and are available at the door.

ASK ABOUT SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPSBoise Parks and Recreation offers financial scholarships that can be used for a variety of programs, including trips, classes and activities. To find out if you qualify for a scholarship, apply in advance at the Dick Eardley Senior Center, 690 Robbins Road.

“The work of volunteer groups throughout our country represents the very heart and soul of America. They have helped make this the most compassionate, generous, and humane society that ever existed on the face of this earth.”

President Ronald Reagan

HERE’S YOUR SNEAK PEEK AT THE UPCOMING SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE!Boise Parks and Recreation’s much-anticipated Summer Activity Guide has a three-page listing of excursions designed specifically for people age 62+. These programs offer a variety of ways to get out and enjoy Boise and the surrounding area, learn something, eat something, listen to something, see something, and socialize.

Below is a brief sampling of trips we think you might be interested in. We’ve done all the legwork, made all the reservations, and we’ll provide the transportation to get you there and back safely. We invite you to just relax and come along for the ride. If you see something you like, you can sign up on April 16 for residents and April 18 for non. Be sure to mark the date on your calendar and browse the full listing. These trips fill up quickly!

Here’s how to sign up:• In person: 690 Robbins Road, Boise• By phone: 208-608-7580• Online: parks.cityofboise.org/register-for-classes

Greek Food Festival: June 1, 11:30-1:30. We’ll taste-tour the 37th Annual Greek Food Festival. Enjoy Greek food, desserts and entertainment.

Walters Ferry: July 9, 10:30-3:30. Pappy Swayne’s museum is an eclectic assortment of sculptures, rock houses, gardens, animals, and antiques. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then walk the nature trail and view the whimsical pieces.

S.U.P. Class: July 11, 9-11. Instructors from Idaho River Sports will teach the proper stand-up paddleboard stance, balance and control, and basic paddle technique during this intro class. No experience needed.

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PLEASE MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR LEGAL COUNSELVolunteer attorneys offer free legal counsel four times each month at the Senior Center (see calendar on pages 4-5). The service is open to all seniors. We are asking everyone who wants to meet with an attorney to sign up ahead of time at the front desk or by calling 208-608-7580.

IDAHO SENIOR GAMES INFO SESSIONS PLANNED IN MAYThe Idaho Senior Games will kick off this year with a barbecue on Aug. 2 at Julia Davis Park. Don’t miss out! Join us at the Senior Center in May to learn more about the games, the sports offered, and how to participate.

This is a qualifying year for the 2019 National Senior Games to be held in Albuquerque. Whether you come to compete or simply to enjoy being active, all seniors (age 50+) are welcome.

Information sessions will be held on:• May 11, beginning at 11 a.m.• May 16, beginning at 11 a.m.Both sessions will cover the same information. If you can’t attend either one, please call for information, 208-608-7580.

MORE ACTIVITIES HAPPENING THIS MONTH

April 10: Your Housing Questions Answered, 11 a.m. Paige Oeding, an associate broker with Equity Real Estate in Boise, is available to answer your questions about local housing availability, rent, real estate and more. The 1-hour sessions are open to all seniors. Free

April 16: Staying Afloat in Rough Waters: Living With a Loved One Who Has Dementia, 1 p.m. Ever been in whitewater rapids with no paddle and no life preserver? Often that’s what it’s like to live with a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Mike Powell, a board member of the Alzheimer’s Association of Idaho and owner of Home Instead Senior Care, will help you better understand the disease process and find ways to help your loved ones and manage their behaviors. Free

April 19: Magic Show, 10 a.m. Federal Judge Steve Trott wears many hats, and this one just might have a rabbit in it. He has been practicing magic for as long as he’s been practicing law, and everyone’s invited to come see what he has up his sleeve. His magic show is being offered at the regularly scheduled Chat-n-Chew meeting. Drop in fee is $1.

April 23: Lunch & Learn: Canyon Connections, 12 p.m. Join us as we explore animal and plant adaptations and some of the amazing creatures that call the Grand Canyon home. Participants will learn about the five diverse ecosystems found at the Grand Canyon and the unique interrelationships within them. Presentation is offered live through the Senior Learning Network and is free to attend. Participants may bring their own lunch or buy one in the dining room.

THAT’S REALLY PUNNY!Q: What do you get when you cross a Cadillac with a hamburger? A: Fleetwood Mac

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm ScrabbleNoon Meal: White Chicken Chili1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm Scrabble11 am-12 pm Your Housing Questions AnsweredNoon Meal: Enchilada1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10 am Legal Counsel10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm ScrabbleNoon Meal: Roast Beef, Gravy1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof

9:30-10:30 am Gentle Yoga*10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy Hookers Knitting Group11 am Welcome Orientation & Tour Noon Meal: Hearty Egg Scramble12:30-5 pm Bridge1-3 pm Watercolors*1:15-2 pm Intro to Zumba*2 pm Legal Counsel2-2:45 pm Line Dancing*2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

9:30-10:30 am Gentle Yoga*10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy Hookers Knitting GroupNoon Meal: Orange Chicken12:30-5 pm Bridge1-3 pm Watercolors*1:15-2 pm Intro to Zumba*2-2:45 pm Line Dancing*2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

9 am-12 pm Teddy Bear Factory Sewing Grp9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO (moved to Gold Room)10-11:30 am Chat-n-Chew10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic10:30 am-12 pm Spring Health Fair11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Peachy Chicken1-3 pm Memoir Writing1-3 pm Watercolors*2-3 pm Tai Chi

9 am-12 pm Teddy Bear Factory Sewing Grp9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO 10-11:30 am Chat-n-Chew: Magic Show10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Pork Chop, Mushroom Gravy1-3 pm Memoir Writing1-3 pm Watercolors*2-3 pm Tai Chi

10:20 am-2 pm Pinochle11:45 am Senior GoldmineNoon Meal: Cheeseburger12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof2-4 pm Intro to Pinochle2:30-4 pm Dominoes

9 am-12 pm Foot Clinic by Stonebridge10:20 am-2 pm Pinochle11:30 am Birthday Friday!Noon Meal: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof2-4 pm Intro to Pinochle2:30-4 pm Dominoes

10:20 am-2 pm PinochleNoon Meal: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof2-4 pm Intro to Pinochle2:30-4 pm Dominoes

9-10 am Tai Chi11-11:45 am Matua*Noon Meal: BBQ Beef12:30-2:30 Game Time12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

9:30-10:30 am Gentle Yoga*10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy Hookers Knitting GroupNoon Meal: Potatoes/Broccoli/Sausage Skillet-NEW!12:30-5 pm Bridge1-3 pm Watercolors*1:15-2 pm Intro to Zumba*2-2:45 pm Line Dancing*2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

9 am-12 pm Teddy Bear Factory Sewing Grp9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO 10-11:30 am Chat-n-Chew10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Turkey Florentine1-3 pm Memoir Writing1-3 pm Watercolors*2-3 pm Tai Chi

10:20 am-2 pm PinochleNoon Meal: BBQ Riblet12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof2-4 pm Intro to Pinochle2:30-4 pm Dominoes7-9 p.m. Kings Trio Concert & Dance

9 am-12 pm Teddy Bear Factory Sewing Grp9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10-11:15 am BINGO 10-11:30 a.m. Chat-n-Chew: Zoo Boise Visits10 am-12 pm Blood Pressure Clinic11:30 am-12:30 pm Drumming DivasNoon Meal: Chicken Salad1 p.m. Creating a Memorial Service1-3 pm Memoir Writing1-3 pm Watercolors*2-3 pm Tai Chi

9-10 am Tai Chi11-11:45 am Matua*Noon Meal: Breaded Fish, Tartar Sauce12:30-2:30 Game Time12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

9-10 am Tai Chi11-11:45 am Matua*11 am-12 pm Caregiver Stand UpNoon Meal: Mac & Cheese with Ham12:30-2:30 Game Time12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Staying Afloat in Rough Waters1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

* These programs require monthly registration. For more information, call 208-608-7580.

APRIL2018

Dick Eardley Senior Center690 Robbins Road Boise, ID 83702208-608-7580Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

AARP tax help is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays

through April 12. Property Tax Reduction help is offered on

Tuesdays through April 10.

Billiards room open daily

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

9-10 am Tai Chi10 am Legal Counsel11-11:45 am Matua*Noon Meal: Beef & Bell Pepper Casserole12:30-2:30 Game Time12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

9:30-10:30 am Stretch & Tone10:30-11:30 am Longevity Stick10:30 am-12 pm ScrabbleNoon Meal: Sloppy Joes1-2 pm Fit and Fall Proof

9:30-10:30 am Gentle Yoga*10 am-12:30 pm Canasta10 am-12:30 pm Happy Hookers Knitting GroupNoon Meal: Swedish Meatballs, Rice12:30-5 pm Bridge12:45 pm Shingles Vaccine Information1-3 pm Watercolors*1:15-2 pm Intro to Zumba*2 pm Legal Counsel2-2:45 pm Line Dancing*2-4 pm Spanish Scrabble

9-10 am Tai Chi11-11:45 am Matua*Noon Meal: Country Fried Steak12 pm Lunch & Learn: Canyon Connections12:30-2:30 Game Time12:30-5 pm Bridge1-2 pm Stretch & Tone

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Southern Idaho Living

Easter 7-Up SaladThis light and citrus-flavored salad will satisfy even the most confirmed Easter bunny chocoholic and can be made ahead of time.

Ingredients:2 small packages of lemon Jello – regular or sugar free2 cups of boiling water2 cups of 7-Up soda pop – regular or sugar free2 tablespoons of sugar1 cup small marshmallows3 bananas1 small can crushed pineapple1 egg1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon butter1/2 pint whipped cream

Directions: Mix Jello with boiling water and dissolve. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and 7-Up. Refrigerate until the mixture is set but still liquid enough to add marshmallows, pineapple (drain juice and save for topping) and bananas. Stir these ingredients together and return to the refrigerator for a firm set.For the topping, combine 1/2 cup of saved pineapple juice, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup sugar, flour and butter in a sauce pan. Bring to a low boil and thicken. Cool slightly to add whipped cream. Mix well then spread generously over firmly set Jello. If desired, garnish with lemon zest or dust with crushed lemon drops. Enjoy!

Recipe by southernidaholiving.com

Share your recipe with us!If you would like to share a favorite recipe, bring it to the Senior Center, or mail it to Attn: Erika Harmon, Dick Eardley Senior Center, 690 Robbins Rd., Boise, ID 83702.

Many thanks to our monthly crossword puzzle sponsor!

Serving the Treasure Valley since 1911, the staff of Summers Funeral Home has a long-lasting commitment to serve with understanding & compassion while providing

a variety of funeral and cremation services.

Summers also offers Pre Planning services to give you and your family peace of mind for the future. For more information please contact: Ken McCarthy at 208-559-8100 or e-mail Ken.summersfh@gmail.com

Dice, dominoes, Uno ... what else would you like to play? We have a free drop-in Game Time every Monday after lunch, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Play one of the games here or bring your favorite to share. There’s no need to sign up. Come for lunch, stay for fun!

IT’S GAME TIME!

Above: We welcomed the help of the Boise Police Department during last month’s Serve Our Seniors Day. If you know of a group or organization that would like to serve lunch to our dining room guests, have them give us a call! 208-608-7579.Right top: Metro Meals on Wheels prepared a top-notch St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage, and there was plenty of green in the dining room to celebrate the occasion. Bottom: We braved the cold and rain to March for Meals!

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Phone: 208-608-7580Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Website: seniorcenter.cityofboise.org

Dick Eardley Senior Center690 Robbins RoadBoise, ID 83702

BIRTHDAY CORNERThank you to those who celebrated March birthdays with us!

• Nalani Sword• Rosemary Pierce• Cleo Karr• Jerry Atkins• Elaine Cone• Jim Samuels

Celebrate your special day with us on the second Friday of every month, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

A huge thank you to Edwards Greenhouse for providing lovely flowers for our monthly birthday celebrations!

DID YOU KNOW?

The Senior Center has a well-stocked library of donated books that are available to any senior to borrow. Our library’s check-out system runs on the honor system - keep it as long as you’re reading it and bring it back when you’re done.

We also have a large and growing collection of beautiful puzzles that people can put together in the library or take home to enjoy.

For more information about programs at the Dick Eardley Senior Center, give us a call at 208-608-7580.