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Fortuna Senior Services, Inc. PRSRTSTD P.O. Box 336 U.S. POSTAGE Fortuna, CA 95540 PAID
FORTUNA, CA PERMIT NO.52
Address Service Requested
———————————————————————————————— MEMBERSHIP is open to everyone 50 and older, and residing in the Eel River Valley (including Carlotta, Ferndale, Fortuna, Hydesville, Loleta, Rio Dell, Scotia, and the County).
ANNUAL DUES: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (After January 1… $12/individual; $18/couple)
Individual $24 _____ Couple $36 _____ Friend $50 _____
Sponsor $100 _____ Supporter $200 _____ Life Membership $1,000 _____
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Mailing address _____________________________City _________________________________
Telephone ______________________________ Email ________________________________
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( ) Tell me about volunteer opportunities ( ) Send the newsletter by email Make check payable to: Fortuna Senior Center Mail to: PO Box 336, Fortuna, CA 95540
Telephone: (707) 726-9203 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fortunasenior.org
FORTUNASENIORSCENEVol.XII,No.3 May/June2015
FORTUNA SENIOR CLASSES To register and prepay for classes, contact:
726-9203 or [email protected]
ROCK HUNTING IN HUMBOLDT
Wednesday 5/6 2:00‐3:30pm
Learn how to iden fy rocks—agates, jade, jasper, fos‐ sils, etc.—and where to find them. Meryl King & others will also try to answer “what is this rock?”
Fee: FSC member $5 Community $10
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ART CLASS: WATERCOLOR
Thursdays 5/7 – 5/28 5:30‐7:00pm
Peggy Murray will teach water color techniques to capture the beauty of your summer garden. Fee in‐cludes supplies.
Fee: FSC member $30 Community $40
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SUMMER GARDENING CLASS
Thursday 5/14 5:30‐6:30pm
Elsie Whitchurch and Pam Spencer, Fortuna Feed and Garden, will talk about watering, fer lizing, pruning and general ques ons about gardening.
Fee: FSC member $5 Community $10
FORTUNA SENIOR CENTER
GOLF BALL DROP
SATURDAY, MAY 16,
1:00PM
Prizes 1st = $1000 2nd = $500 3rd = $250
Golf Ball cket is $20. Three in 500 chances to win!
Support your organiza on! Buy a cket!
Board members & office have ckets.
New Opportunity for Fun ——Recorder Group
Anyone who wants to have fun playing the recorder with other seniors should come to the MGC Board Room on Tuesdays from 3:30‐4:30pm. Dick McDowell is the organizer for the group.
“Using a Fire Ex nguisher 101” Capt. Mike Ransford—March Speaker 2015
Vol. XII, No. 3 May—June 2015
Senior Scene is a bimonthly publication of Fortuna Senior Center
P.O. Box 336 Fortuna CA 95540
2280 Newburg Road (707)726-9203 [email protected]
Board of Directors Marsha Hays President Donna Feddersen Vice President Gary Markegard Secretary Pat Johnson Treasurer Vera Braud Chuck Dwelley Alice Herman Irene Sylvest Chris Wennerholm Advisory Council Members
Bob Besanceney Nancy Kirtley Don Brown Jeff Nelson Keith Borges Jon Sapper Clif Clendenen, Chair Dennis Scott Dirk Dinsmore Jeremy Stanfield Becky Giacomini Hec Wood Tami Gillam-Trent Bob Zigler Tom Herman Executive Director—Naomi Johnson Newsletter – Naomi Johnson, Chris Wennerholm
Membership - Diana LaVen
Senior News Articles - Lorna Kisoki, Don Schanze
Newsletters available online at www.fortunasenior.org
Like Fortuna Senior Center on Facebook!!!
Thank you! Thank you!
Chris Wennerholm and Alice Herman are leaving the Board of Directors a er serving two terms (6 years).
Irene Sylvest is also leaving the Board this year.
Your many contribu ons have been greatly appreciated. You will be missed!
A Message from President Marsha Hays Thank you, Alice Herman, Irene Sylvest and Chris Wennerholm for all you have contributed to the Board.
Make sure to vote on the new Board members.
Also, please buy a golf ball ticket to support your organization. Marsha
AARP Tax Service
The Service filed 134 federal and state tax returns for 2014. Their clients received over $97,000 in refunds. What a valuable service for seniors! The Fortuna Sen‐ior Center office schedules the appointments for them.
EyeCare America
This program provides eye care to older Americans. Seniors who have not had an eye exam in 3 years and are 65+ will receive a medical eye exam and care for one year at no out‐of‐pocket cost.
Those not eligible for the above are automa cally screened for glaucoma.
Visit their online referral center at: www.eyecareamerica.org or call 877‐887‐6327.
Seated Tai Chi with Meryl King (second from right)
May
1 Imogene DeWarns 2 Ron LaPlace 3 Emma Toste, Sally Dwelley 5 David Lewis 6 Gary Cook 7 Margery Sotomayor, David Leeper, Newton
Quinn 8 Jim Dell’Era 9 Edwin Eaton 11 Alayne Hunt, Don Schanze 12 James Schilz 14 Doug Edgmon, Be y Moore 15 Fran Thompson 16 Jeanne Johnson 17 George Ju la 18 Carl Johnson 20 Eileen Carter, John Lea 21 Nane e Heidtman, Mamie Milton, Tom Silva, Gadie McBride 23 Rene Nesty, Leland Tomasini, Jackie Appleton 24 Be e Moore 27 Rich Christen, Doug Fountain, Barbara La
Place, Mary Noble 29 Deke Kanen 31 Nora Doty, June Anderson
June
1 Jack Coleman, Shirley Cooley 3 Don Burres, Geanie Perkins 4 Margaret Reinke 5 Lainie Lewis, Diana McAllister, Darlene Calvert 7 Dolly Locke , Shirley Sylva, Janice Hughes 8 Toddy Shepherd, Fred Wechsel 9 Ralph Anderson, Lucille Huddleson 10 Bonnie Swi , Dennis Krader, Judy Harrison 11 Lou Eldrige, June Whitney 12 Connie Simpson 14 Don Appleton 15 Beverly Neal, Marlene Turco 16 Sylvia Ju la 18 Louanna Johnson, Gilbert Walton 19 Vera Braud 20 Mary Arnold, Sheila Gangemi 21 Carol Kinser 22 Lorna Kisoki 23 Jo Williams 24 Bill Crnich, Diana LaVen 25 Robert Fuel 26 Susan Murphy 27 Bob Riffenburg, Wiley Ritchie 29 Carmen Rosenburg 30 Jim Beckham, Cheryl Loudon, Bonnie Kanen
!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS
“Helping Hands” Loudon Construc on—home repair 764‐3171
Marjorie Johnson—mending 498‐3027
Reach 4 Independence—housekeeping, lawn 725‐9010
Hanna Campbell—Mondays grocery shop 672‐3812
Renee Crawly—Fridays grocery shop 541‐826‐8993
Bob Clearwater—handyman, ramps & fences 725‐2556
Recycle Dona on Fortuna Seniors’ account number with Eel River Disposal is #115. Thank you!
Unless otherwise stated, all ac vi es are at the MGC, 2280 Newburg Road. Monday 8:30am Walking Group, River Walk 9:00am Moving It Off, Methodist Church 9:00am Tai Chi 10:30am Beginning to Exercise, Methodist Church 11:00am Line Dance 2:00pm Book Club (1st Monday) 3:00pm Ukulele Group 5:00pm STRONG Exercise
Tuesday 8:30am Walking Groups, River Walk & Rohner Park 9:00am Maintaining Mobility, Methodist Church 1:00pm STRONG Exercise 1:30pm Senior S tchers 2:00pm Seated Tai Chi 3:30pm Recorder Group
Wednesday 8:30am Walking Group, River Walk 9:00am Moving It Off, Methodist Church 10:30am Beginning to Exercise, Methodist Church Noon Senior Social Club ‐ Lunch (1st Wed.), call Chris 725‐2020 or Carol 725‐2931 1:00pm Tai Chi 5:00pm STRONG Exercise
Thursday 8:30am Walking Group, Rohner Park 9:00am Cards & Games 9:00am Maintaining Mobility, Methodist Church 2:00pm Seated Tai Chi
Friday 8:30am Biking Group, call Jack 616‐5623 9:00am Hiking Group, call Lynn 725‐7953 9:30am Fun & Games 2:00pm Scrabble Group
Sunday 3:00pm Qigong Class
WEEKLY EVENT CALENDAR
Pinochle Tournament Winners March—highest score Men: 1st Louis Ritchie Women: 1st Be y Mederios 2nd Jim Stanfield 2nd Alice Brown April—most games won Men: 1st Jim Dell’Era Women: 1st Ron Irvin (alt.) 2nd Jerry Colivas 2nd Ellen Emmons
The tournament is held on the third Thursday of each month, star ng at 9am. We also play bridge and cribbage.
Everyone is welcome on Thursdays and Fridays.
The Mission of Fortuna Senior Center is to “Enrich, Empower, and Involve
Boomers and Beyond of the Eel River Valley Area”
May 16—Speaker, Maggie Kra Learn about the “Redwood Coast Village Concept” which helps seniors stay in their homes and access ser‐vices. A1AA is leading this effort. 11:00am at the MGC
June 20—Potluck & Board Elec ons Elec ng 4 Board Members. Last names beginning with A‐G bring a dessert. Last names beginning with H‐Z bring a main dish or salad. 11:00am at the MGC
To make a reserva on or for informa on, call the office at 726‐9203. Please let us know by Thursday before the tour if you need to cancel.
May 22 — US Coast Guard
June 26 — Blue Ox
MONTHLY MEETINGS 2280 Newburg Road
The MGC
MINI—TRIPS
Fortuna Senior Center 2015 Board of DirectorNominees
Elec ons for new Directors will be held at the June 20 Potluck. Absentee ballots will be available in advance at the office.
There are 4 seats open for the 2014‐2015 Board. Each term is fothree years and people may serve two terms. Gary Markegard isrunning for reelec on to a second term, while Alice Herman andChris Wennerholm have completed two terms and must leave thBoard . Irene Sylvest is resigning from the Board.
Please come to the June 20 Potluck to vote or by absentee ballot
Wanda Rigby
Why are you interested?
I have been interested in FSC since 2008 when I became the Senior News writer. Now I would like to be involved in the overall direc on of
the organiza on.
What do you bring to Board?
Former newspaper reporter and journalism teacher. I will bring wri ng and organiza onal skills, and volun‐teer experience. I was involved in the crea on of the Eel River Valley Outreach Site of the Breast & Gyn. Health Project.
Kent Wrede
Why are you interested?
Fabulous group, great ac vi es & friendship. I would like to con‐tribute my me and energy back to the organiza on.
What do you bring to Board?
Re red maintenance cra s worker. Kiwanis pres‐ident & volunteer for cemetery district and Big Brothers Big Sisters. I will gladly par cipate and contribute to the Fortuna Senior Center.
Bill Shapeero
Why are you interested?
I am re red and I want to contrib‐ute to the organiza on. My or‐ganiza onal skills might be useful to the Fortuna Senior Center.
What do you bring to Board?
Re red Biology professor . I co‐created an annual Wildflower Show and volunteered to teach sci‐ence in schools. I bring organiza onal skills and volunteer experience.
Toddy Shepherd
Why are you interested?
I want to help the club grow and I am willing to contribute the me and energy as a Board member to the Fortuna Senior Center.
What do you bring to Board?
Re red cosmetologist. I have volunteered for my church and the Friendship Circle Dance Club. I have organiza onal skills and a willingness to help with whatever task needs to be done.
Evy Colivas
Why are you interested?
Because Fortuna Senior Center serves so many people in so many ways.
What do you bring to the Board?
Re red pharmacist and managed an office. I have volunteered with Meals on Wheels, Hospice, and Hydesville Church. I am a people‐person.
Fortuna Senior Dining Site
(at Mountain View Village)
11:30am – Noon
May 12 – Chuck Acridge will speak about “What They Don’t Tell You About Prostate Cancer.”
June 9 – Sally MacDonald, Easy Call Consultant, will speak about “Preven ng Falls Before They Happen.”
Lunch is from Noon to 12:30pm. Please call 725‐6245 for lunch reserva ons.
FORTUNA SENIOR
WELLNESS PROGRAM
OPEN MIC MUSIC JAMBOREE
Gifts for the Future Your support has made it possible for us to grow to over 500 members and work toward having a place in the new Fortuna Community Center. Thank you so much!
In honor of Kay Connors who was a founding member and a very strong supporter of the Fortuna Senior Center, Jim Stanfield has taken the lead on raising $10,000 to name a classroom a er Kay in the new Center. Anyone interested in contribu ng to this goal may do a one‐ me dona on or a 3‐year pledge. Call the office and talk with Naomi for more informa on.
There are other naming opportuni es for classrooms in the new Center. If you are interested or have ques ons, please talk to Naomi.
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Gary Markegard
Why are you interested?
The Fortuna Community Center is coming and we are part of it. I want to work towards having a great place for boomers in the
Eel River Valley.
What do you bring to Board?
Re red Farm Advisor. Currently on the FSC Board and have held office in my church, Kiwa‐nis, and Conserva on District. I am an ac ve member of the Board and will con nue to con‐tribute.
- Calling All Artists -
The Fortuna Plein Air Painters con nue to meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1:30pm—weather permi ng—for an a ernoon of outdoor pain ng. Please call Peggy Murray at 725‐2916 for loca ons.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
We need someone to write our ar cle for the Senior News. The ar cle is due by the middle of each month for the next month and you would work with Naomi to put together the topics. Please call the office to find out more info.
Lynn Crosthwait, Hiking Group leader, end of Skunk Cabbage Trail
