INSIDE THIS ISSUE… Page 2: New Members, Direc-tor’s Message, Wish List, Dona-tions, Member-ship Info, Ads, Contact Infor-mation for the Corbin Office Staff

Page 3: CCS Act 2

Classes, Corbin Activities, Ads

Page 4:

Day Tours

Page 5:

Long Tours

Page 6: Semi-nars, ads, Com-munity Board Page 7: Things To Do Page 8: Mrs. Corbin, Volun-teer Appreciation Lunch, Travel Fair, Birthday Potluck, Cross-word

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Mission Statement We help older adults engage, enrich, and empower their lives through wellness, social, recreational, educational programs, and services throughout the community.

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Phone (509) 327-1584 Fax (509) 327-9162 www.corbinseniorcenter.org 2019 Board of Directors: Lorene Harris, Kermit Shaull, Carol Nelson, Carol Hannah, April Box, Jackie Knight, Janna Nixon, Tom Zdrojkowski, Mary Kay Bryan, John Morelli, Jan

Charbonneau, Lorin Love, Mike Hollingsworth, Donna Kennedy Disclaimer: Corbin Senior Activity Center does not endorse any speaker, service, or product that is represented in any class, advertisement, or function in our facility. The Center does not discriminate in providing services on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap.

Corbin Office Staff: Heide Wehr - Executive Director - 327-1584 ext.10 heidewehr@corbinseniorcenter.org Diane Smith -Tour Coordinator /Activities Coordinator - 327-1584 ext. 12 Recreation@corbinseniorcenter.org Jessica Bockelie - Events Coordinator/ Newsletter Editor –327-1584 ext. 13 newsletter@corbinseniorcenter.org Gail Gray- Bookkeeper / Rentals 327-1584 ext. 11 Bookkeeper@corbinseniorcenter.org

Application or Renewal of Membership

________________________________ _______ Name (s)

_____________________________________ Address _________________________ City State Zip Code ___________ ______ _ Phone Number (s) Date

_________________________ Email Address (s)

THANK YOU for Donations! To The Center: Lee Smith, Nora Lofton, Mark Barnell, Mary Kay Bryan, Donna Poeppel, Dortha Wyatt, Walter Centry To The Thrifty Boutique: Joan Higgins, Mary Kay Bryan, Joan Kendall, Jan Charbonneau, Wendy Whitaker, Betty McCoy, Marlee Arthur, Carole Brown

Additional appreciation to those who have donated to Second Harvest Food Bank & Eyeglasses for the Lions Club

2019 Membership Dues

Interested in Membership? Affordable Annual Dues Rates:

$30 per Single $44 per Couple

Membership dues may be paid by check and mailed, online at www.CorbinSeniorCenter.org, or stop by the Reception desk.

Ask Heide About Automatic Renewals!!!!

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Marge Rodgers, Deanna Mitchell, D.E. Normandeau,

Marita Flett, Mike Ferry, Alia Jones, Larry and Nita Snider, Janna Nixon

Welcome to the Corbin community and the never-

ending pursuit of joy!

MONETARY DONATION DEC 18– JAN 26

Boosters: ($10-$99) Sandbox Sewing, Friends: ($100-$300) Sandbox Sewing

Mrs. Corbin Donations see

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Message from the Director While talking to a mentor the other day she gave me a little advise. She told me stop calling the members and center “mine”. I agreed with her that I need to stop referring to them as mine. Later as I sat down and did a little reflection and thought why I refer the members as “my members” or the center as “my center”, I realized that I do this because I feel like the Corbin is my home away from home and the member as my extended family. I advocate for Corbin’s needs as if they were my own. I feel Corbin’s successes and failures as my own. I am proud to where I work and sometimes, I get carried away, so I promise to work on the “mine”.

Mrs. Corbin is one of those successes that needs celebrating. In just 1 month the generous donors raised $5570 for the replacement of the old van. We maxed out our max at $5000 to bring the total raised to $10,570. THANK YOU! Please don’t think Corbin does not need your money if you have not mailed in your check. We currently are at $21,968.17 dollars raised, but we need to get to $60,000. Any dollar amount you can give helps, so thank you. February is a time for love. Come celebrate on Valentine’s day at Corbin’s Wheel of Love lunch. Enjoy soup, salad and breadstick just like Olive Garden and prepared by Paula Davis. The entertainment is interactive. You can try your hand at Wheel of Fortune for your chance to take home a prize. Even if you don’t want to get up and solve the phrase, the food and laughs alone make is a must attend event. We even have our own Pat Sajak and Vanna White! This year Corbin is trying something new. We decided to have our St. Patrick Lunch on St. Patrick’s day Tuesday March 17th. Come enjoy a corned beef and roasted veggie meals, while being entertained by the Tap Grandmas. Tickets are on sale at the reception desk. All of this great news needs to be shared. We are in need to people to help distribute the newsletter. If you are available or interested contact Jessica in the office for more information. Marketing Corbin starts with you, so please invite people to Corbin and let them find their home away from home.

Heide Wehr

Executive Director HeideWehr@corbinseniorcenter.org

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• Regular Coffee • Refillable scotch tape rolls • Paper Plates • Napkins • 8 1/2 x14

copy paper • Soda Pop

Our Deepest Condolence goes

out to the family and friends of

Ira Rush,

who recently

passed away.

Monday Henderson Room:

Yoga for Wholeness: 1pm-3pm 1/6/20-3/9/20 Tai Chi– Beginning: 3pm-4pm 1/6/20-3/10/20 Yoga– Chair: 4:45pm-6:15pm 1/6/20-3/9/20

Upper South: Fearless Painting with Acryl-ics: Intermediate 9:30am-11:30am 1/6/20-2/10/20 Art of the Inner Journey; Part 1 & 2: 9:30am-11:30am 1/6/20-3/9/20

Tuesday Henderson Room:

Tai Chi– Beginning: 10am-11am 1/7/20-3/10/20 Tai Chi– Continuing: 10am-11am, 11am-12pm & 3pm-4pm 1/7/20-3/10/20

Lower South: Writer’s Workshop: 1pm-3pm 1/7/20-3/10/20, The Lewis and Clark Expedi-tion: 9:30am-12pm 1/7/20-3/10/20

Wednesday Henderson Room:

Yoga for Life: 10am-11:30am 1/8/19-3/11/19, Pilates -Yoga Strength: 4pm to 5pm 1/8/20-3/11/20

Upper North: The Lewis and Clark Expedi-tion: 9:30am-12pm 1/8/20-3/11/20 Choosing a Retirement Com-munity : 10am-1pm 1/15/20 Downsizing: Are you a Prisoner of your Possessions: 10am-1pm 1/29/20, Travel Tips 1-3pm 3/4/20

Upper South : Fearless Color Theory for Wa-tercolors: 10am-12:30pm 2/7/20-3/13/20

Thursday

Henderson Room: Self-Defense for Seniors: 4:30pm-5:30pm 1/16/20-3/5/20 SAIL– Stay Active and Inde-pendent for Life: 4:45pm-6:15pm 1/9/20-3/9/20, Swing Dance-Beginning: 6:30pm-8pm 1/16/20-3/12/20

Upper North: Balance with Feldenkrais: 11am-12pm 1/16/20-3/5/20, Feldenkrais On the floor-12pm-1pm 1/16/20-3/5/20

Friday Henderson Room:

Upper South:

Saturday

Lower South: Fruit Tree Pruning: 2pm-4pm 2/1/20, Backyard Chickens: 2pm-4pm 2/22/20,

Upper South: Seed Starting: 2pm-4pm 1/18/20

*CCS-COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES * CALL ACT 2 FOR START DATES, TIMES AND ENROLLMENT. *(ACT 2) = To enroll, call CCS ACT 2 at (509) 279-6030 registration or (509) 279-6027 office

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AARP Drivers Training –Every 3rd Monday- 8:30am $15 AARP member $20 non-member (Due to Holiday in Feb. it will be the 4th Monday)( Feb. 24th) (UN) Call 327-1584 to sign up Coffee & Conversation Mondays at 10:00AM (MP) Pool- $1 per day (PR) Thrifty Boutique- Monday- 9:00am–3:00pm Cribbage- 1pm (MP) 50¢ pp Wii Bowling - RSVP-Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP)

Stretch & Tone - 8:50am 50¢ pp (HR) Thrifty Boutique Tuesday- 9:00am–3:00pm Sandbox Quilters- 9am (UN) Pool-$1 per day (PR) Wii Bowling- RSVP- Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP) Tap Grandmas- 12-2:30pm w/Joan Hamilton 499-5813 (HR) Mexican Train- 12:30pm 50¢ pp (MP) see page 7 Carney Dance- 6pm (HR) 509-448-0417

Pinochle- 8:30am 50¢ pp (MP) Thrifty Boutique Wednesday- 9:00am–3:00pm Pool-$1 per day (PR) Open Wii Bowling- RSVP Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP) Project Joy- 8am (HR) Pinochle-12:30pm $1 (LS) Tap Grandmas- 12:30pm-2:30pm w/Joan Hamilton 499-5813 Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Association-2nd Wed of each month, Feb. 12th (UN) Computer Help -With Jerry Daub 1pm to 3pm (MP) Call to RSVP 509-325-1584

Pool- $1 per day (PR) Thrifty Boutique- Thursday-10:00am-2:00pm Stretch & Tone- 8:50am 50¢ pp (HR) Coffee & Conversation- Thursdays at 10:00Am (MP) Tap Grandmas-10am-2:30pm w/Joan Hamilton 499-5813 (HR) Mexican Train- 12:30pm .50¢ (MP) Toastmasters- 5:45pm (UN) Contact Neil 509-922-4152 Wii Bowling- RSVP -Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584 (MP)(Members only) (MP)

Board Meetings- 3rd Friday, (Feb. 21st. LS) 8am Pinochle- 9am 50¢ pp (MP) Pool-$1 per day (PR) Thrifty Boutique- Friday 10:00am-2:00pm Tour Meeting for Tour Leaders and Drivers- 1st. Friday, (Feb. 7th. LS) 10am Corbin Birthday/Potluck Lunch-First Friday, (Feb. 7th. (DR) 12pm Scrabble- 12:30pm 50¢ pp (MP) Wii Bowling– RSVP- Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP)

UN-Upper North ~ LS-Lower South ~HR-Henderson Room ~ DR-Dining Room~ MP-Multi-Purpose Room ~ PR Pool Room ~US-Upper South

Corbin Activities & Services

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Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels Silver Cafe is designed for our mobile sen-iors to come and enjoy a home cooked meal in a restaurant setting with their peers and friends. Eligibility: Anyone 60 years of age or older. The spouse or caregiver of a diner is also eligi-ble. Cost: A suggested contribution for eligible diners is $5.00, but no one is denied a meal be-cause of inability to give.

DAY TOURS

M = MEMBERS NM = NON MEMBERS REMEMBER! The time listed on each tour is an approximate departure time. You need to be at Corbin 15 minutes early, check in with the tour leader, and get your name tag. Give yourself extra time if you plan to sign up for other tours!

INTEREST LIST REVIEW: Please be sure to tell the reception staff that you want to be added to the interest list if they say a tour is sold out. (Your name and phone number). Many times we have cancellations. This is important with the popular tours like Happy Hour and Dinner Club. We also use the interest list to determine if that tour needs to have another date scheduled.

CORBIN’S DAY & LONG TOUR RATINGS *EASY ~ Ability to walk short distances on mostly level ground. Mobility aids you can manage yourself are acceptable. ** MODERATE ~ Ability to get in and out of the van a few times, walk at least a mile without mobility aids and be in good health. *** DIFFICULT ~ Ability to walk over uneven terrain with no mobility aids, be fit and in good health. **** CHALLENGING ~ Rough conditions on occasion. Call tour coordinator or the tour leader for further information.

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*Easy

N.W. Treasurers

Tuesday. Feb. 25 2020 9:00 am-2:00 pm Tour Leader: Jan Charbonneau Northwest Treasurers is a great hit with our members. Each month, Jan selects a group of interesting places to visit and learn about in the Spokane area. Come and find some surprises and learn about our city.

$16.00 Member $21.50 Non-Member Includes: Transportation and Tour Leader.

*Easy

9 to 5 The Musical at Koch Center Sunday, February 9, 2020 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Tour Leader: Valarie Harper-Murdoch You’ve seen the movie, heard the music and now it’s time to follow these three working girls on their “whacky” journey to achieve equal recognition in a “Man’s World” Join Violet, Judy and Doralee as they fight their everyday battles from 9 to 5!!

$45.00 Member $50.50 Non-Member Includes: Tickets to the play, Transportation and Tour Leader.

*Easy

REGULAR MONTHLY DAY TOURS *Easy Included: Transportation and Tour Leader

Dinner Club: Wed. Feb. 2 TL: Kermit Shaull— Location: Spokane’s NEW Texas Road House 3:30 pm –6PM - $12 (M) $17.50 (NM) Happy Hour: Tue. Feb. 4 -TL: Carol Nelson— Location: It’s a surprise 3pm - 6 pm - $12(M) $17.50 (NM) CDA Casino: Monday, Feb. 10 -TL: Irene Schell— Location: Coeur d’Alene Ca-sino by Worley, Idaho— 9am - 4 pm -$5(M) $10 (NM) Lunch International: Tue. Feb. 18 -TL: Virginia Chapman— Location: Kabob House—11:00—2:00 - $12 (M) $17.50 (NM)

*Easy Ignite Theater Presents, “Fireflies” Sun. Feb. 16– 1:00 to 4:00 Tour Leader Laura Schlangan A retired teacher meets a drifter. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted? From the novel "Eleanor and Abel" by Annette Sanford.

$26.00 M $31.50 NM

The MAC presents Mt. Saint Helens, 40 years Later

Mt. Pompeii and Lunch

Thursday, February 20,2020 9:30am-2:00pm Tour Leader: Jan Charbonneau Mount St. Helens: Critical Memory - 40 Years Later. Commemorating the 40th anni-

versary of the May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, which remains the most destructive in United States history and one of the most universal memories in the Pacific Northwest. The MAC also includes, Pompeii. Pompeii brings to life the erup-tion of Mount Vesuvius in August 79 AD. It buried the cities of Pompeii and Hercula-neum in volcanic ash, preserving tools, art and buildings, and providing an incredi-ble resource through which to understand Roman history. Then, hear the roar of

Mount Vesuvius and feel the earth move under your feet as the volcano erupts be-fore your eyes. The juxtaposition of these two “explosive” exhibitions will demon-strate the risks of living in the shadow of active volcanoes and how a stronger un-

derstanding of both events can help to save lives in the future. (Lunch on your own)

$25.00 M $30.50 N M Included: Entrance fee, Tour Leader & Transportation

Lunch at Orlando’s Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020 11:00am—1:00pm * Easy Tour Leader: Nancy Gilbert Orlando’s is a student-run restaurant and is an integral part of the curriculum at the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA). This is a training facility that fully prepares students for entry into the food services industry. INCA students spend six quarters in the program before graduation. Half of their six quarters involves working at Orlando's, where they do everything from waiting tables and prep work to manning the grill as orders come in.

$ 30.00 Members - $ 35.50 Non Members Includes: Lunch, Tour Leader and Transportation

Ham on Regal Players Present:

To Hamfinity and Beyond

Sunday, March 8, 2020

1:30 pm to 5:00

Tour Leader: Nora Laughlin

Once again the wonderful parents of Ferris High School students are brining their talents in a production of “TO HAMIFINITY and BEYOND” If you haven't attended a production by this group, you don’t know what your missing. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry...OK maybe not cry, but your funny bone will be tickled.

$8.00 Member $13.50 Non-Member

Includes: Ticket, Transportation and Tour Leader.

*Easy

Blue Zoo Aquarium at Northtown Mall and lunch Wednesday, February 5, 2020 11:00am-2:00pm( (Must have 12 people at least)

Tour Leader: Jan Charbonneau Blue Zoo gives you the opportunity to see marine life up close. There are tanks full of starfish, shrimp and snails that you can even touch. The aquarium features a predator tank, reef tank, giant octopus tank, river tank and Clownfish tank. Each one is designed to show how different fish live and thrive. There is also a fresh water center full of electric eels, Discus and Archerfish. Blue Zoo has more than just marine life. There is a reptile exhibit where people can hold and feed an igua-na, as well as a bird exhibit.

$ 26.00 M $31.50 NM Includes: Ticket, Tour Leader, Transportation

*Easy

*Easy

Election Board Tour & Lunch

Monday, March 2, 2020—9:30—1:30

Tour Leader: Marianne Nameth Come and see what happens to your ballot once it leaves

your mail box. The election board welcomes our group for a tour and explanation on how ballots are handled & counted. There are some rules we need to be aware of: No purses, pens, or photo-graphs allowed. The tour will take about an hour and a half, and then it’s on to the Onion for some lunch (on your own) $11.00 M $15.50 N M

Tour Includes: Tour Leader & Transportation

*Easy

Progressive Lunch Wednesday February 26 10:30 am to 2:00pm Tour Leader: Lora Laughlin Join us as we visit three businesses for a Progressive lunch. Appetizers will be serviced by St. Joseph Transitional Care as they tell you all about their renovated facility. Next Brookdale Park Place Senior Living will give you a short tour after they serve your lunch in their historic building. Then Love In Home senior care

will sweeten you up as they let you know all about the types of services they provide.

Dancing at Lughnasa Friday Feb., 7th at 6:45pm - 9:30 Brian Friel’s masterpiece and multi- award winning play, Dancing At Lughnasa, directed by Jack Delehanty, is considered by many to be

one of our finest examples of Irish Theater. We travel with Michael as his memory takes us back to 1936 County Donegal where his mother and her four sisters struggle to balance a life of heartache and loss with moments of joy and hope. It is a play about women, strong, independent women yet, like all great theater, Dancing At Lughnasa carries all of us aloft with music and dance and characters to a universal place where longings and loss are buoyed by simple joys and hope for the future.

$10 M $15.50 NM Includes: Ticket, Tour Leader, Transportation

LONG TOURS

TREASURES OF EGYPT WITH AN OPTIONAL 3 Night Jordan

Post Tour Extension March 3—15, 2021

Tour Leader: Susan Buck

The sands of the desert shift underfoot. The sun climbs high into the Egyptian sky. And the great Pyramids of Giza shimmer in the dis-tance. There you stand in awe before the power and ambition of an inspiring civilization. In this legendary place, explore thousands of years of history while experiencing a thriving culture. Look to the past and keep an eye on the future – the great monuments reveal something different to each traveler. Discover the world of the an-cient Egyptians as you visit one incomparable site after another. Highlights: Giza, Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara, Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Deluxe 4 night Nile River Cruise, Temple of Karnak, Kom Ombo, Aswan, (Choice on Tour) Old Cairo. 13 Days-22 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 7 Dinners. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Archeological digs are making new discoveries on a daily basis, how exciting would it be, to be there at that exact time? Included in Price: Round trip Air from Spokane Intl. Airport. Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and insurance of $385 per person. Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare. Price: Double Occupancy $5,299 Single Occupancy $5,999

Price Includes Airfare!

** Moderate

COLORS OF NEW ENGLAND—October 16—23, 2020 Tour Leader: Virginia Chapman As the song from Disney’s Pocahontas goes ‘Paint with all the colors of the wind”. This is not just painting with the colors of the wind, but the vibrant shades of the beautiful trees and fields. With a wide variety of species of trees and a huge amount of them, you will find this tour breathtaking. Welcome to Massachusetts, where your journey through charming and vibrant New England begins. Relax during a 2-night stay in the heart of Boston. From Boston our highlights include...Woodstock, Quechee Gorge, Stowe, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Rocks Estate, North Conway, Kancamagus Highway, Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise, Coastal Maine, Lobster Dinner Per Person Rates*: Double $3,999; Single $5,199; Triple $3,949 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Spokane Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees Surcharges, Hotel Transfers .

A deposit of $500.00 per person is due upon reservation. Final Payment due by August 17, 2020. Deposits are refundable up until April 16, 2020

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DISCOVER WASHINGTON D.C. May 21—26, 2020 Tour Leader: Tom Zdrojkowski

Unpack just once at your Washington DC hotel. Enjoy the leisurely pace that offers you a chance to see the U.S. Capitol Building tour, World War II Memorial, White House Visitors Center, Smithsonian In-stitution, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alex-andria, Gadsby’s Tavern, Washington National Cathedral, Ford’s Thea-tre, just to name a few. Price includes: Round trip air from Spokane, Air taxes & fees Surcharg-es, Hotel Transfers, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners. Cancellation Waiver & Insurance $275.00pp.

$2,699.00 ppdo $3,099.00 ppso Final payment due by March 22, 2020.

** Moderate/ Walking

Greece & Island Hopper Sept. 24—Oct. 9, 2020

Tour Leader: Susan Buck History comes alive on your guided tour of Greece’s ancient sights. Visit the historic regions of Athens, Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, Mykonos, Santorini. Per person land price based on double occupancy: $3,643.00 (includes intra tour air) Deposit Due: $250.00 per person land only $550 air inclusive. Included are 14 breakfasts and 6 dinners and the services of a professional tour director. Final payment is due by 7/22/20. Travel Protection is available for an addition-

al $299.00 per person.

** Moderate to *** Difficult

San Juan Island Cruise April 26-30, 2020 Tour Leader: Valerie Harper-Murdoch

Spend three days cruising the San Juan Islands and two nights in Friday Harbor, with a stop on Roche Harbor and a visit to the outdoor sculpture museum. The boat captain is very knowledgeable and the entire crew is wonderful, hosting a delicious crab lunch. There is a good chance you will spot whales along the way. Sign up soon. Spaces will fill up fast! Day/Activity/Location 1. Drive from Spokane to Bellingham with a stop for lunch @ Leavenworth (On Own)/ Overnight at Sheraton Four Points. (Pool, hot tub and sauna) 2. Boarding / South San Juan Islands Cruise / Cruise past Burrows Island Light-house, Iceberg Point, Deadman Island, and Cattle Pass / Time to Explore Rosario / get to know Friday Harbor while your luggage is transferred to your hotel @ The Friday Harbor Suites. Meal—Continental Breakfast at Hotel, Hearty Homemade Lunch on board Boat 3.Cruise to Roche Harbor / Tour Roche Harbor Resort / Search for wildlife (including whales), Meal-Breakfast, Crab Lunch . 4. Northern San Juan Islands Cruise / Whale watching / Sucia Island Nature Walk& Picnic / Return to Bellingham to the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Meal -Breakfast & Picnic Lunch. Meal. Breakfast & Picnic Lunch. 5. Drive from Bellingham to Spokane, stop along way for lunch. Meal-Continental Breakfast at Hotel Free Breakfast and 6 meals provided $1425.00 ppdp M - $1815.00 ppso - non members an extra 10%

* Easy

DANUBE DREAMS

10 DAY RIVER CRUISE PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST : AUGUST 10 - 20, 2020

Tour Leader: Christa Richardson

Your European adventure begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures. See the Astronomical Clock, Hradcany Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Destinations include: Czech Republic: Prague, Germany: Regensburg, Passou-Schlogen ox-bow, Austria: Linz, Melk-Wachau Valley, Vienna, Slovakia: Bratislava, Hungary: Budapest. Float along the Danube river, as some of the worlds most beautiful sights drift by. Leave the ship at the ports you wish to visit to search for your favorite gift or a special bottle of wine, (that you can open on the ship). Did you know that Budapest is two separate cities? Buda is on one side of the bridge and Pest in on the other. Category E Interior Cabin $3631.00 Includes: River Cruise, All Breakfasts, Most Lunches and All Dinners. Travel Insurance available starting at $349.00.

**Moderate

Cabin’s are still available. Special $750 off per person through Feb

Get ready for a busy 2020. The tours below are some of our old favorites mixed with some new and exciting things to try. WATCH YOUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PRICES SOAP LAKE MUD BATH AND HEALING WATERS June 2—3 Tour Leader: Jan Charbonneau RAGTIME JAZZ in TWISP July 9 -10

Tour Leader: Ron Krueger BASQUE FEST IN BOISE IDAHO July 28-August 2nd Tour leader: Valerie Harper– Murdoch OKANOGAN WINE TOUR Aug 3 - 6 Tour Leader: Virginia Chapman PAUL BUNYON DAYS Including Garnet and or Gold mining Sept. 5 -7 Tour Leader: Virginia Chapman BEST OF SEATTLE

Grand Tour of France 14 Day Tour from Paris to Paris April 11-24, 2021 Tour Leader: Ron Krueger You’ve seen photos of the Eiffel Tower—now’s your time to see it in person. You’ve studied and read about D-Day’s Normandy Beaches—now’s your chance to visit them. You’ve heard about France’s famous wines—now’s your chance to see the wine-growing region in Bordeaux. All of this and much more are included on this France tour that starts and ends in Paris. History buffs are sure to be delighted by the many historic towns and attractions on this tour. Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history when we stop at Pont Du Gard bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st Century; visit

the amphitheater in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome, Then, moving on to the Middle Ages, visit Rocamadour, a town perched high on a cliff; walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years' War left many of the town's population destitute. On the “route Napoleon”, follow in the footsteps of Napoleon, when he returned from Elba. Coming to recent history, see Normandy’s landing beaches, where

Operation Neptune was launched on June 6 1944. $2199 PPDO $2869 SPDO

Includes: land tour, sightseeing, hotels, and 17 meals and services of a professional tour leader.

**Moderate

Save $50 by booking now!

SEMINARS, TOPICS OF INTEREST

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VICTIM ADVOCACY

Later in Life/Vulnerable Adult Abuse Lutheran Community Service Northwest -

Spokane

March 11th at 1pm in the Upper North Elder abuse and neglect can be physical, emotional, or even finan-cial. It might be a caregiver neglecting basic needs like medication or meals, or a cohabiting family member using their relationship as an “entitlement” to finances or resources. Additionally, many financial scams are targeted directly (and only) at elders. Many victims rely on abusers for daily needs, financial reasons, or other very real reasons. Our advocacy team at LCS Northwest under-stands. We are here for you 24 hours a day. We can provide infor-mation and connect you with resources. Our advocates can pro-vide information, referral, safety planning, and medical & legal advocacy.

RSVP AT THE RECEPTION DESK 509-327-1584 Chair Massage

Are you tight or tense or have a pain in your back that just will not go away? Perhaps you just want to feel more relaxed in your body? A chair massage may be just the self care you need today. I am Annya Garner L.M.T and I can help you. Since graduating from Inland Massage Institute I have pursued classes that deepen my ability to therapeutically assess and release muscle stress. By loosening up mus-cles , oxygen and nutrients can flow back to those sore areas. I am available the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Corbin Senior Activity Center to provide chair massages. I will be there from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. and it only cost $15 for 15 minutes .

In home massage available by appointment.

Annya Garner L.M.T. -MA 60617362 aenek@hotmail.com (509) 496-2752

The Art of the Inner Journey with Peggy Raye This series offers insight into reconnecting with the true na-ture of our very souls...the part of us that can get buried by life along the way. We explore the power of connecting to our vital life force and the wisdom within us to make navigating these changes in life with greater ease and grace. Through Meditation we create a connection between our body and our spirit. We learn how the physical aspects of Yoga Asana and Ayurvedic Medicine give us the tools to regain and maintain our health, on every level. We explore the energy sys-tem of our body known as the Chakras. Finally we will explore the angelic realms and how to gain the support we all need from a place of unconditional love. Our next session begins February 24– March 9. You can register through SCC by call-ing 279-6030 and asking for The Art of the Inner Journey, Part 2. I hope you will join me on this adventure of your life!

Join us for lunch & FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

on end of life services. Your life. Your legacy.

Plan to make it right. Discover 4 simple steps to planning your final arrangements Bring peace of mind to yourself and your family Opportunity to receive a FREE Personal Planning Guide Refreshments, conversation and helpful advice

Request your FREE Personal Planning Guide

Join us for our upcoming seminar

Corbin Senior Center Lunch & Learn 11:30 am Friday March 20, 2020

Seating is limited. Sign up at the reception desk or call to reserve your space. (509-327-1584)

Sponsored by: Thornhill Valley Chapel & Ball & Dodd Funeral Home

COMMUNITY BOARD -Snow Season -Seniors or disabled individuals who can't maintain their own sidewalks can call 3-1-1 to get information on available volunteer services. -Don't forget that snow season is November 15 - March 15. Citizens are asked to park on the odd side of the street in residential areas for the entire snow season. Relevant websites: https://my.spokanecity.org/streets/maintenance/snow-removal/

Greater Spokane Meals on Wheels Needs your help!

Volunteer Drivers needed for about an hour and a half once

a week. Please contact Meals on Wheels @ (509) 924-6976 or online at https://

gsmealsonwheels.org/

Valentines Weekend/ A Spe-cial Night Out!

A Murder Mystery Dinner; from the Golden Age of Hollywood Thur./Fri./Sat.—Feb. 13, 14, 15 @

6pm Purchase tickets @ streetwisespo-

kane.org / Eventbrite.com Call (509) 879-0302 for more infor-

mation. At the Gathering House, 733 West

Garland Ave. A Fundraiser in Partnership with

the Spokane Community Court for meals and necessary items to lift

people out of poverty. Walk the red carpet with the Holly-wood stars of 1947. Join the prem-ier of a movie blockbuster. Watch the celebrities arrive looking fabu-

lous. But who will survive the night? Tickets: $40 per person

Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Meeting Open to all with an interest in the Emerson Garfield Neighborhood, Wednesday Feb., 12th, 2020 Meeting from 6p-7:30p. 827 W Cleveland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205

Elise Beattie majored in fine art at Skidmore College in New York. She is an adjunct in-structor at Spokane Community College / ACT 2 programs where she teaches a series of “Fearless Painting” classes using watercol-ors and acrylics. Her classes are offered at Corbin through Act 2. Her Art Work will be displayed at Corbin and she will be giving 30% commission back to Corbin. Be sure to check it out around the center.

THINGS TO DO

SANDBOX SEWERS

Tues. 9am- 3pm $10 class or $25 month UN/US) "Looking to sew with friends, then come and sew with the Sandbox Sewers. In February we will use up fabric from your stash pile to make this pretty Maisy Daisy quilt. The scraps will be used to make pretty flower quilt blocks that you will piece together to make a beautiful quilt. If you are interested in this project, I can send you a PDF file with the instructions. Just email me at the address below.

Stop by on Tuesdays and see what we are working on or bring your sewing machine and sew with us. You are free to bring any sewing project you would like to work on. If you have any sewing related questions or could use some help, please stop by on Tuesdays and the group will help you in any way we can. We also do mending on the last Tuesday of the month and will take a maximum of 2 items. Any clothing for mending must be clean. Cost starts at $2 per item to be donated to the Corbin Center. For questions, contact Nancy at 509-944-1888 or nemunson@msn.com<mailto:nemunson@msn.com>." Sincerely, Nancy Munson

Thrifty Boutique OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK MONDAY THRU FRIDAY EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS M-T-W - 9:00AM TO 3:00PM & TH-F - 10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Our thrift store has the best selection of clean, stylish clothes! We also have sports wear, scarves, purses, shoes, boots, kitchen items. Books, puzzles, and great gift items. Everything in our store is donated, so please DONATE. We accept any day, but Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings are the best. The Boutique needs volunteers! Please stop by and see if this would be fun for you. Thank You! Stop by the Boutique and check us out Your Friendly Thrifty Boutique Volunteers.

WED. FEB. 12TH

Cribbage Played on Mon. and Wed., at 1:00 pm, cost is .50 per person. Stop by, we will make room for you!

Pinochle Played on Wed. and Fri., at 8:30 am in the Multi Purpose room, cost is .50 per person. The Lower South room has pinochle on Wednesday at 12:30 pm for $1.00 per

Bridge classes with Doyle Crook Beginning bridge lessons are available on Mondays or Tuesdays. For further details, dates, and times contact Doyle Crook at 509-590-6122 or e mail—doylecrook@msn.com. The lessons cost $10 per session.

Let’s have some fun! Try something new!!

Mexican Train is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 in the

Multipurpose room .50 person. This is one of our most popu-lar games. Come and join the fun!

Pool Room All welcome, anytime M-F, 8am to 4pm! Check in at reception, $1 to play and best of luck! Solo and looking for partners to play with? Social times are at 12 noon and 2pm. Drop by during these times and find a partner. Someone else is always ready to play!

WII BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Seven WII bowlers from Corbin competed in the January 10, 2020 All City Wii Bowling Tournament that was held at the Spokane Valley Baptist

Church close to the Holman Retirement Community. We seven braved a snow storm to participate in the tournament. There were approximately 112 Wii bowlers from across the city with 10 teams participating. Well, after a valiant effort by all 7 members, we had a nice lunch and visit and came home with a trophy as a result of our efforts. Pat Pethers bowled an impressive 256 , which was Corbin’s best game to date. Carril Cramer bowled a nice 245, Mary Kay Bryan bowled 236. With these three bowlers Corbin earned the third-place team trophy with an average of 245. We only had to count our best three bowlers today. The other Corbin bowlers playing today were Phoebe Daniels, Bonnie Hill, Barbara Ann Bonner, Theresa Topp and Pat Pethers of the Corbin bowlers won the only door prize. Pat also won fourth place individual for the day. It was worth her time to come. Just a note, there were nine of us scheduled to play today but Paul got lost again. Pretty soon we may need to have Judy drive him out. I haven’t been told, but I am assuming there will be another All City Tour-nament on February 14th. I will confirm with everyone when I know for sure.

NEXT WII BOWLING SESSION: The Corbin Wii bowler’s league had a meeting on Janu-ary 13th at 1:00 to talk about the results of the Winter session and to prepare for the Spring session to come. It was decided that the new session will begin on February 3, 2020 and will end the week of April 20th. Mary Kay Bryan

Computer and Tech Start –Up Former board member, Jerry Daub, is here to help you navigate with your Kindle Fires, iPads, digital cameras, smart phones, and laptops. Come with all your questions. He is available to help on Wednesdays at 1pm by appointment for free. Call the Reception desk at 327-1584 for your appointment, Call the reception desk at 327-1584.

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WINTER WALKING AT CORBIN Through February, Corbin’s walking group will meet at the Northtown Mall on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. We meet at 9:00 am on the main floor in front of Sears.

Non-league Wii Bowling Corbin members are welcome to Wii bowl when the league is not practicing. If you do not want the commitment of belonging to a league, stop by and check out the Wii bowling equipment from the

Reception Desk. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you. The best times to bowl are Wed. & Thurs. before 11am or after 1pm, or Friday am. The league schedule is also posted at the Reception Desk. Learn a new “sport” and maybe you can join the fun of the Wii Bowl-ing league.

SINGLES COFFEE & CONVERSATION

COUPLES WELCOME TOO, OF

COURSE!

BY POPULAR DEMAND, COFFEE & CONVERSATION IS NOW MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT

10 AM IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

NO GA ME S, NO A CTIV IT IE S , JUS T GOOD COFFE E A ND GR E AT C ONVER SA TION

ALL NE WC OMERS WE LC OMED!

February 17th Join your friends at Corbin every Monday night at 7pm. If you love

to dance or just sit and enjoy the live music, there is something for

everyone. There is a small $5 cover charge to cover the cost of the

band, refreshments, and prizes.

NEWCOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME

Theme dance held

FREEZER BAKESALE

FEBRUARY 25 & 26 IN THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Foot Care: Updated information coming soon! Check with the reception desk for

more information.

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Corbin celebrated 6 birthdays on January 3rd this year! Our birthday friends are Jan Charbonneau, Marlys Hartley, Barba Ann Bonner, Dolores Steward, Ernest Vollmer, Mary Gaffigan, Evelyn Delange. Jan was the lucky winner of the $20 Corbin Gift Certificate. The cake and gift certificate was provided by Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Liv-ing. The lunch was delicious, with a great variety of food. The next Birthday Pot Luck is February 7, 2020. If it is your birthday month, please let the volunteers at the reception desk know before February 6th. Bring a dish, enjoy the company and celebrate, even if it’s not your birthday. The lunches are a lot of fun and you may even win a prize. If you are able to bring a little information about your dish that will be helpful for those with allergies. Thank You!

Corbin’s Monthly Birthday Potluck Sponsored by

Fairwood

In Case you were all curious, here is a photo of the cat that was found and adopted at our Picnic in the park last year. He likes to get into mis-chief!

If you missed our fair or need more information

about tours, see page 5 of the communicator for

information on what’s coming up. You can al-

ways come down to the office, we love to see

your smiling faces and would be happy to fill you

in on all the exciting trips we have to offer.

Thank you to everyone who attended the travel fair on January 24th, it

was a great turn out. Thank you to those that made chili. Every recipe

was delicious and hard to choose from, but the people spoke, and our

winner was Paula Davis. Don't you worry though, there is time to get

that special recipe perfected and bring it next year to our Annual Travel

Fair and Chili Cook Off.

Judith Albrecht Paul Ruch Judy Albrecht Steve Argule Sharon Arnold Karen Bossart Erwin & Louise Bronsch Mary Kay & Mike Bryan MJ Buckingham Marie Chapman Jan Charbonneau Gunhild Clegg Jean Conger Cris Parayno Linda Crump Paula & Bob Davis Valdean DeVos Mary Kay DiValentino Caridad Dors Martha Draper Eileen Edgren Gerene Etier Carol Farnham

Donna Fields Waunita Fischbach Janie Floyd Linda Freeman Friends of Corbin Mary Gaffigan Joanne & Ansano Giuntini Merlin Griffin Gladys Griffith Ted & Carol Hannah Bev Hayes Charles & Barbara Hinzman Freida Johnson Patricia and Bob Kautz Joan Kendall Donna/Guy Kennedy Clifford & Ann Kutsch Larry & Karen Lanning Sara Lindgren Lorin Love Vi Martin Gordon & Marleen McCammond

Betty McCoy Gene McKay Kathleen Merritt Kathy & Ann Meyerson Nada Morse Carol Nelson Marian Nelson Ruby Niemeyer Kelly Blair Opperud Patty Palumbo & Tony Edlin Carole Parfett Donna Poeppel Bruce & Kathy Robarge Margaret Sabine Irene Schell Elfie Segovia Susan & Spencer Shaw Patricia Skaer Jody Smith Dolores Steward Marcy Sullivan Ann & Dave Sweet Barbara Taketa

John & Carole Vrolson Walker Construction Ruth Wallace Jeanne Walser Connie Welch Karen Welch Geraldine Williams Danna Zahller

We have raised $10,570.00 from Mrs. Corbin from Dec. 23rd to Jan. 21st . This brings our total towards the van to $21,968.17.

Goal 60k

$21,968