APRIL 2017

LAKESIDE NEWS

GOTHENBURG SENIOR CENTER

410 20th St.

Gothenburg, NE 69138

308-537-7465

ROAST BEEF DINNER

Sunday, April 2, 2017 Serving 11:00—1:00 pm

Free Will Donation! Proceeds to benefit the Center!

EASTER DINNER Tuesday, April 11, 2017

RSVP Early

CAKE RAFFLE 12:00 Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

Proceeds to be used for flowers beds and pots.

GOTHENBURG SENIOR CENTER “Where Friends Come to Meet”

************************************************************************************** GOTHENBURG SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTER INC. DIRECTOR: 410 20th. STREET ANGELA BARKMEIER GOTHENBURG, NE 69138 KITCHEN MANAGER; DEB CLAFLIN PHONE: (308) 537-7465 ASSISTANT COOK: ANITA SHRUM FAX: (308) 537-3755 OFFICE ASSISTANT: EMAIL: gothenburgseniorcenter@gmail.com KRISTI LAND VISIT US ON WEB: gothenburgseniorcenter.com EXPERIENCE WORKS: or GLORIA MAKEY Follow us on Facebook HOURS: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 8 am—4 pm ************************************************************************************** The Gothenburg Senior Citizen’s Center, Inc. is funded in part by the West Central Nebraska Area Agency

on Aging, under the authority of the Older Americans Act and the generous contributions of those who sup-

port the programs. The Gothenburg Senior Center is a non-profit organization responsible for providing re-

ferral information, services and recreation to individuals sixty years of age and older. Nutritious noon meals

are served Monday thru Friday at a suggested donation rate of $4.50 for persons over 60. Persons under the

age of 60 are welcome and are charged a set price of $6.00 per person.

************************************************************************************** GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS POLICY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS MARYE FRANZEN -CHAIRMAN ROGER NEUJAHR-CHAIRMAN MATT OLSEN—VICE CHAIRMAN TOM SHEA—VICE CHAIRMAN ROBIN STEVENS MARSHA WEEKS JANICE LIBICH—SECRETARY GENE THARPP PAM SLACK—TREASURER RHONDA BLOCK—SECRETARY JAY RICHESON NANCY SCROGGIN-TREASURER JUSTIN HETZ MARY COLEMAN **************************************************************************************

SENIOR CENTER BUS HANDI-BUS

Need a ride to the doctor, grocery store, beauty shop, Senior Center, or to visit friends? A ride is just

as near as your phone. The Senior Center van, with a wheelchair lift, is a available during the day, Monday

thru Friday 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Just call 537-7465. There is a suggested donation of $1.50 one way trip

or $3.00 round trip. No charge at noon for a ride to the center for lunch.

RYDE TRANSIT: Dawson County—Lexington—308-324-3670

Transit Bus Schedule Farnam/Gothenburg: Tuesdays, 10am to 4pm

4th Tuesday to Lexington/Cozad 308-537-2481/308-537-3677

APRIL 2017 MENUS

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

~~~~~Marcel Proust

4. Chicken Fried

Chicken Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy, Broccoli Rye Bread

Plums

5. Meat Loaf

Baby Bakers Baked Cabbage

Bran Muffin Strawberry Pretzel

Dessert

7. Brats or Salmon

Loaf Stewed Tomatoes

7-layer Salad Macaroni w/Cheese

Bread Sticks Custard

10. Fried Chicken

Potato Casserole Corn

Wheat Roll Tropical Fruit

11. Easter Dinner Baked Ham

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Green Bean Cass. Fruit Salad Bulgur Roll

Coconut Dessert

12. French Dip Sandwich Carrot Raisin Salad

Potato Wedges Pears

26. Ham Loaf

Scalloped Potatoes Peas

Bulgur Bread Apricots

18. Chicken Fried

Hamburger Boiled Potatoes

w/Gravy Morocco Blend Veg.

Cinnamon Bread Apricots

25. Fried Chicken

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Butter Beans Rye Bread

Apricot Dessert w/Topping

17. Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Carrots Biscuits

Chocolate Chip— Oatmeal Cake

24. Breaded Pork

Chops Potatoes w/Gravy

Green Beans Wheat Roll

Strawberry Short-cake

13. Swiss Steak

Baked Potato Peas

Wheat Roll Jell-O Cake

20. Fried Chicken Baby Bakers Indian Corn Bulgur Roll

Pears

27. Turkey

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Scalloped Corn Blueberry Muffin

Cherry Dump Cake

14. Good Friday Potato or Vegetable

Beef Soup Chicken Salad Sand.

3-Bean Salad Strawberry Jell-O-

Salad Chocolate Brownies

21 . Roast Beef

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Calif. Blend Veg. Lime Cuc .Jell-O

Wheat Roll Apple Crisp

28. Cheeseburger Pie Or Spaghetti Cass.

Caesar Salad Green Beans Bread Sticks

Cookies

Salad Bar is made available Monday thru Thursday with exception to Special Dinners. Take all you want, but eat all you take!!!

19. Potato Bar Baked Potato w/

Choice of Toppings Sloppy Joes

Broccoli Raisin Salad Fruit Pizza

6. Pork Chops w/Dressing

Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Wheat Roll Applesauce

3. Country Style Ribs

Baked Potato Peas

Bulgur Roll Sherbet

APRIL 2017 ACTIVITIES

“Volunteers are not paid…...not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!

3.

BINGO—7:00

4. Mexican Train 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi-Beginners

1:00 Tai Chi 2:00

5.

6. Scrabble 1:00

Bible Study 1:00

Tai Chi—Beginners 1:00

Tai Chi 2:00

10.

BINGO-7:00

11. EASTER DINNER & CAKE RAFFLE Policy Meeting12:30

Mexican Train 1:00 Bible Study 1:00

Tai Chi—Beginners 1:00, Tai Chi 2:00

12. 8-Ball Tourn. @ Gothenburg-9:30

Governing Board Meeting @ 12:30

Pretzels 1:00

19. 8-Ball Tourn. @ Cozad 9:30

26. McCook Hearing

Clinic 9—12

8-Ball. Tourn. @ Lexington 9:30

Pretzels 1:00

.

18. Mexican Train 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi—Beginners

1:00 Tai Chi 2:00

25. Mexican Train 1:00

Bible Study 1:00

Tai Chi—Beginners 1:00

Tai Chi 2:00

17.

BINGO-7:00

24.

BINGO—7:00

13. Blood Pressure

Clinic 7:00—9:00 Scrabble 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi—Beginners

1:00 Tai Chi 2:00

20. Lunch & Learn

“SLEEP DISORDERS” w/Dr. Shaw Scrabble 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi—Beginners

1:00

27. Lunch & Learn

“” w/Dr. Shaw Scrabble 1:00

Bible Study 1:00 Tai Chi—Beginners

1:00

14.

COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY

SERVICES 12:30

21.

Birthday & Ann. Party 3:00

28.

Volunteer Appreciation

2:30

●The pool room is open every day from 8:00-4:00. Most of the pool players are here arount 10:00. ●The exercise equipment in the back room is for anyone to use between 8:00-4:00. ●Let your Policy Board Members know what activities you would like to have offered.

7.

Bridge 1:00

GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE

Join The Celebration! At 12:30, Friday, April 14, 2017

Presented by the Ministerial Association Lunch will be served from 11:30—12:30

Walk-Ins for lunch are welcome, RSVP ‘s are appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE “ESSENTIAL PIECE”

National Volunteer Week

April 23—29, 2017

We are honoring all our Volunteers on Friday, April 28 @ 2:00

SPRING GARAGE SALE April 15, from 8:00—12:00

Lots of Miscellaneous from dishes, furniture, tools, home dé-cor, craft supplies, gardening items and much, much more!

Items may be dropped off between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00, Monday thru Friday.

We accept all donations except clothing. Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS not only work, but they have fun. Pictured above: Nancy Scroggin, Rhonda Block and Sandy Widholm. WHAT’S IN THE CARDS: BRIDGE: March 3rd. will be our next Br idge Par ty. February’s results were High—Carol VanOverbeke, Sec-ond—Cora Bosch and Kay Lutjemeyer was Low. Players are invited to have lunch with us and cards will begin at 1:00. PINOCLHE: March’s Pinochle Party will be on Thurs-day, March 26th @ 6:30. Come join a fun evening of cards with friends. Bring your favorite finger food and a dollar for the pot. No results from February, the party was cancelled due to weather. GOTHENBURG CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, con-ducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregiv-ers, family and friends of persons with dementia to: Develop a support system. Exchange practical information on caregiving chal-

lenges and possible solutions. Talk through issues and ways of coping. Share feelings, needs and concerns. Learn about community resources. Presented by : Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter The 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Hilltop Estate 2520 Ave M Contact Lori Ann, 308-325-5060; Tiffany, 308- 258-4364 or Elizabeth, 402-502-4301

E-MAIL ALERTS: Would you like to have e-mail alerts of upcoming events, or our monthly newsletter sent to your inbox. Please sign up you email account at the reservation desk or office. We will be happy to send these to you. You can check out our services on our website: gothen-burgseniorcenter.com. Don’t forget to like us on Face-book. PRODUCTS NEEDED IN MARCH: FLOUR, SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS In February we received in donations, $35.00 to the General Account and several product donations, $245.00 in Memorial Money, in honor of Verna Nichols and $393.50 to be applied to the Ice Machine, to the Meals on Wheels program. Product and Monetary dona-tions were made by: Liz Frerichs, Denise Brittenham, Trudy Greene, Leonard France and Bill Franzen. We apologize for any names we might have missed. Please be sure to sign the product of the Month sheet for all your donations. Please remember; the Senior Center is a 501C(3) non-profit organization.

Cooks Corner

“STRAWBERRY PRETZEL ICE BOX PIE”

2 c. finely crushed pretzels 8oz. cream cheese softened 3/4 c. butter, melted 4 T. plus 1 tsp. strawberry 1/4 c. brown sugar gelatin 2 c. sliced fresh strawberries 2 c. whipped cream 1 can sweetened condensed- 1/3 c. granulated sugar milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together first 3 ingre-dients; firmly press on bottom up sides, and onto lip of a lightly greased 10-inch pie plate. Bake 10—112 minutes or until lightly browed. Remove from oven to a wire rack, and cool completely. (about 30 minutes). Process strawberries in a food processor until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Beat condensed milk and next two ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add strawber-ries, beat at low speed just until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat 3/4 c. whipping cream at high speed until soft peaks form; gently fold whipped cream into strawberry mix-ture. Spoon into prepared crust. Cover and free 8—12 hours or until firm. Beat remaining 1 1/4 c. ups whipping cream at high speed until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Spread over pie. Freeze one hour or until whipped cream is firm.

MEMORIES, MEMORIES AND MORE MEMORIES Established 1983-------Gothenburg Senior Center

APRIL 1986—A dance was held April 4th, with music by the "High Liner". Another dance was on the 18th with music by Mark Hoselton. A trip to the races in Grand Island was planned for April 10th. A German Day, with a special German Dinner, music and much more was planned for April 25th. A 'Thank You' was given to several people, those being: Verna and Renkie Aden for a donation to the Center which was used to pur-chase a meat grinder attachment for the mixer, Verlin Janssen for donating a copy machine to the Center, the Gothenburg Senior Citi-zen's Inc., for their generous donation of $500 to the Center and Corn-husker Hardware for donating the use of their power rake. A Memorial came in from the family of Art Aden and a Memorial was given in memory of Dale Fenner. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1991—The news letters for the first six months of 1991 are missing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APRIL 1996—The following Memorials were received at the Center during the month of March: Goldie Holmes, Donna Rubenthaler, Gertrude Schwanz and Dez Aden. The Evening Meals were started again this month. Elsie Helms was the winner of the March Pool Tournament. Another Ethnic Day was planned for April 12th. This time it was a Greek Day with all things Greek. The meal and a display of items of Greek Heritage. The Product of the Month brought in $36.21 in Products and $50 in cash. The request for April was Flour and/or Vegetable Oil. National Volunteer Week was April 21-27. To honor all the great Volunteers we have at the Center, a Coffee was held on April 24th. Without all the Volunteers helping in so many ways the Center could not function, and so many of us would grieve for the lose. Keep up the good work and never give up. The Center was planning new center pieces for the May tables, Bunnies would be from 20 oz. plastic pop bottles. Needed a number of the bottles and volunteers to help make the bunnies. The Volunteers started making noodles way back in 1986. It was Roy Block's idea for a Fund-raiser and we've been 'noodling' ever since. A lot of noodles have been made and sold, a total of 5,206 lbs. from the 1986 till 1996. The number of dollars brought in by the help of the eggs, flour and the many hours of turning the crank, it does add up. The cumulative total as of 1996 was $10,412, Wonder what it is now? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APRIL 2001—An entertainer, by the stage name of 'Granny', came to keep us laughing. Her presentation was enjoyed, Thursday, April 26. On Wednesday, April 11, Royce Hiebner from Hiebner's Chiropractic Clinic was with us, to give a talk about joint health, treatment techniques, Medicare coverage, and general chiropractic care. There are many ways to help keep the Center going. Myrna Buterbaugh found a way to help, that fit her life. She loved to bake cookies, but no way could she eat more than a few, so the people that came to the Senior Center enjoyed them at the same time contributed money to help the Center. During March, 81 doz. cookies were sold. Product of the Month received $87 in cash and $25.81 in products. The product need for April was Sugar, Flour, Evaporated Milk and Baking Soda. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APRIL 2006—April 28th was Volunteer Appreciation Day. March Bridge Party results were: Marlene DeCamp—High, Rose Marie Kampfe—Second and Francis Jobman came in Low. April's quilt in the Quilter's Corner belonged to Nina McPheeters Rummell, daughter of Ira and Pearl Mc Pheeters, Sister of Nola Wahlgren and Burton McPheeters. Each square was appliqued and embroidered by a family member or a friend in the 1930's before Nina married John Rummell in 1935. At a much later date the quilt was

finished by Karen Petock, wife of a grandson. The finished quilt was presented to Nina in 2003, sixty eight years after her wedding day. Product of the Month in March brought in $85 in donations of cash and $22.92 in products. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APRIL 2011—Harriet Block was featured as the Volunteer of the Month. Jeff Eastman from 'Legal Aid of Nebraska' gave a talk about the work of the Legal Aid, the Elder Access Line and the legal issues that affect Nebraska Seniors on April 12th. An Easter Cake Raffle was held April 19th. The money would be used to purchase flowers and fertilizer for the lawn. A two day Garage Sale was set for May 5th and 6th. Four teams signed up to join the spring 'WII Bowling' League: 'The Misfits'—John Olmsted, Janet Jenkins, Ruth & Ray Schultz, 'The Jaz'—Barb Ehlers, Andrew Davenport and Larry Lake, 'The Jok-ers'—Angela Barkmeier, Deb Claflin, Jakeh White and Becky Bar-tels, 'The Spinners'—Rodney Munster, Chris, Mindy and Ramona (?). After two weeks the 'Misfits' were ahead. The March Pinochle Party winners were: Linda Houborg—High, Velma Underwood—2nd, Judy Hicken—Low and Traveling Prizes were: Norma Scott and Barb Bartels. The Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner was quite successful. Two hun-dred and twenty people were served, thus helping the Senior Center funds with a sum of $1,954.15. This total was the gross count. Product of the Month Fund brought in $289.50 in cash donations and several product donations. The stated need for April was Flour, Napkins, Styrofoam Cups and 6 inch Plastic Plates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APRIL 2016—A meeting was called on March 4, 1976 (40 years ago) by Arlyn Saathoff, pastor of the Gothenburg American Lutheran Church, for the purpose of developing an interest in starting a 'Meals on Wheels' program. There were ten people, present for the meeting, interested in the program. After several meetings to do the planning that was needed to set the idea in motion, the first meal was delivered by the hospital staff on May 3, 1976. The first day 12 people received a meal. Today (2016) an average of 31 meals are delivered. The March Product of the Month received product donations and $1,700 in donations to be applied for the new mixer and $50 for dona-tion to the General Fund. We also did well on our Fried Chicken Din-ner by raising $2,656.14. After expenses paid, the remainder of the proceeds went toward the purchase of a new mixer. The Cake Raffle hit an all-time high with $525 raised to be used on the garden and landscape expenses. There were two people remember with Memorials those being: Doris Geiken and Nadine Liljestrand. Bridge Party results for March was: Cora Bosch—High, Den-nis VanOverbeke—Sec. and low went to Kay Lutjemeyer. Dale Farmer celebrated his 80th birthday with the people of the Center. A picture of the couple, Dale and his wife Jodi, was posted on the Facebook page, to which 700 friends and family responded. Compiled by Ramona Ollendorf The Swing How do you like to go up in a swing Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over the wall, Till I can see so wide. River and trees and cattle and all Over the countryside— Till I look down on the garden green, Down on the roof so brown— Up in the air I go flying again, Up in the air and down! Robert Louis Stevenson

APRIL BIRTHDAYS: 1. Sheila Jobman, Jack Ostergard, Zella Mae Sanders 2. Ron Ostergard, Karla Bryant 3. Marvin McMichael 4. Lyle Franzen, 5. Ted Haney 6. Winston Simon, Jane Wahl 7. Delores Gronewold, Joan Windrum, 8. Alvin Geiken, Frances Junker 10. Lavonne Werkmeister 11. Gary Everitt, 14. Kay Grove 16. Sandy Jobman 17. Rita Nelson 19. Delbert Dishman 22. Bill Lehmkuhl, Velma Schriver 26. Shirley Logan, Mike Claflin 28. Margaret Rubenthaler, Katie Alexander Doug Sitorius 29. Guy Tharp, Linda Butterfield, Tony Sabin 30. Gerald Johnson, Arlene Klein APRIL ANNIVERSARIES: 23. Heribeito & Molly Magana 30. Marlin & Jackie Kuxhausen

Birthday & Anniversary Party will be held on April 21, at 3:00 pm. Everyone is invited to join us for cake and ice cream. A special thanks to First State Bank for sponsoring our cake each month.

BLOOD PRESSURE & BLOOD SUGAR CLINIC: When: Thursday, April 13, 2017 Where: Gothenburg Senior Center Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Cost: Free MEALS ON WHEEL SCHEDULE : April 3rd: First Presbyterian Church April 10th: The Crossing April 17th: Gothenburg Rotary April 24th: American Lutheran Church May 1st: Catholic Church NOTICES: Policy Advisory Board Meeting will be held on: Tuesday, April 11th at 12:30 p.m. Governing Board Meeting will be held on: Wednesday, April 12th @ 12:30 p.m.These meetings are open to the public. An agenda will be posted on the bulletin board. MEMORIALS IN MARCH: In Memory of Becky Bartels: Pat Ambler, Jonie Bernie, Rachel Wilson In Memory of Marlene Houchin: Jonie Bernie

BINGO “HOTTEST LITTLE GAME IN TOWN!” MONDAY NIGHT’S

at the Gothenburg Senior Center 410 20th Street. 308.537.7465

Snack Bar opens @ 6:00 p.m.

Bingo Begins @ 7:00 p.m. Black out 55 numbers $100.00

Cooky Jar, Special Games & Pickles Cards

COME JOIN THE FUN! You must be 18 and over to play.

SPECIAL SPEAKERS IN APRIL:

Shirley Lake “SCAMS”

April 6th @ 12:00 Brady Community Center

LUNCH & LEARN w/DR. SHAW

Thursday, April 20th @ 12:00 “SLEEP DISORDERS”

EGGS

BAKED BENEDICT BOILED BURRITOS CAVIAR CREPE CUSTARD DEVILED FRIED MERINGUE OMELET PICKLES POACHED QUICHE ROLL SALAD SANDWICH SCRAMBLED SOUFFLE SOUP

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T A N B V O P K I P E U A Z Q

D U N I M E U R W B K F B X K

E R A D R A R P D E H C A O P

L R A C W U R G N I B W E O Q

I N D T B I W C A B P L P M U

V O D H S H C I S I F R X E I

E K M A K U H H C F Q M R R C

D F Z E L H C K U R O L L I H

W Y A A L A L O D E I R F N E

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W D N G S F T P V L L P A U Q

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