December 2015 The Silver Express www.gfseniorcenter.org 701-772-7245 Christmas Dinner 11:00 am Served at the following locations: • Grand Forks Senior Center- 620 4th Ave S, Entertainment at 11 am (Phoenix Elementary 5th Graders) 11:30 am • Briarwood-2650 26th Ave S • Parkview-2396 27th Ave S • Homestead-1639 24th Ave S • The Link-300 Cherry St • Silver Waters-3783 S 16th St 5:00 pm • Served only at the Grand Forks Senior Center. Christmas music by Rusty Chords at 6:15 pm. Suggested dinner contribution of $4.25 for +60 and their spouses. Meal cost is $8.00 for -60. Reservations need to be made by the day before with your meal site manager, call 772-7245, or email [email protected]Tues., December 22, 2015 11:00 am and 5:00 pm Reservations required! This event will sell out.
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December 2015
The SilverExpresswww.gfseniorcenter.org 701-772-7245
Christmas Dinner
11:00 amServed at the following locations:• Grand Forks Senior Center- 620 4th Ave S, Entertainment at 11 am (Phoenix Elementary 5th Graders) 11:30 am• Briarwood-2650 26th Ave S• Parkview-2396 27th Ave S• Homestead-1639 24th Ave S• The Link-300 Cherry St• Silver Waters-3783 S 16th St
5:00 pm • Served only at the Grand Forks
Senior Center. Christmas music by Rusty Chords at 6:15 pm.
Suggested dinner contribution of $4.25 for +60 and their spouses. Meal cost is $8.00 for -60.
Reservations need to be made by the day before with your meal site manager, call 772-7245, or email [email protected]
Tues., December 22, 201511:00 am and 5:00 pmReservations required! This event will sell out.
If you would like to receive this newsletter (either in the mail or by email), you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, or your address is changing, please contact the GF Senior Center at 701-772-7245 or [email protected]
Grand Forks Senior Center (GFSC) Phone NumbersGFSC General Number ................................................701-772-7245Executive Director, Colette Iseminger, MS, RD, LRD .... 701-772-7245Resource Supervisor/Asst. Director, Joyce Austin .........701-757-4881Resource Coordinator, Libby Kathman, LSW ................701-772-7245Resource Coordinator, Sue Quirk ...................................701-757-4874Resource Coordinator, Kalen Ault, LCSW, MSW ...........701-757-4877 Resource Coordinator, Nelson County, Kalen Ault..........701-270-3010 Activity Director, Ranea Johnson ....................................701-757-4866Activity Assistant/Gaming, Amber Gajeski ......................701-757-4873Development Officer, Becky Cournia .............................701-757-4864Public Relations Manager, Jami Schumacher ................701-757-4863Kitchen Supervisor/Head Cook, Gerri Davis ...................701-757-4871 Health (Foot Care) Appointments .....................................701-757-4878Meals on Wheels Coordinator, Dawne Barwin ................701-757-2006
President: Milt KinzlerVice President: Alice HoffertSecretary: Mary SearsTreasurer: Brenda JobeRalph ApplegrenEd Christ
Jerry Ditullio Phyllis JohnsonCraig KnudsvigMary ReedAlice RudeJohn Warcup
Grand Forks Senior Center 2015 Board of Directors
Mission StatementThe mission of the Greater Grand Forks Senior Citizens Association, Inc. is assisting older adults in living healthy and independent lives. The Greater Grand Forks Senior Citizens Association, Inc. makes available all services and assistance without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political beliefs, disability or status with respect to marriage or public assistance. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please contact one of the board members or the Executive Director.
GFSC is an United Way Agency
The SilverExpressDecember 2015
4 From the Director’s Chair 6-8 Activities, Special Events, & Ongoing Activities 10-11 GFSC Resources: Tis the Season 12 Fun Around the Center 13 Christmas Activities 14-16 Donations 16 Foot Care Schedule 17-18 December Menu Back Christmas Tea & Flea
TouroftheGrandForksSeniorCenterTues.,Dec.1,201511:00amGather in the lobbyTours given the first Tuesday of each month. Allarewelcome.Plan on staying for lunch!
Contribute to a Research Study on StepgrandparentingIf you are a step-grandparent, we want to hear from you! NDSU’s Linked Lives Research team, led by Dr. Heather Fuller, is conducting interviews to learn more about the experience of being a grandparent within a stepfamily for a study called “Step-Grandparenting Experiences”. Participants will receive $10 as compensation for your time. If you are interested, please call (701) 231-8268 or go online at www.ndsu.edu/hdfs/linked_lives.
A Great Deal for Senior
HAIR Services
Senior Haircuts $12Shampoo/Sets $13Perms and Style $35 and up
Tammy EricksonSuperior Styles510 N Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 701.741.2013Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended
2016TriptoNashville! April 9-17, 2016 for *$909(*Double occupancy rate with a GFSC membership)
Our multi-day bus trips often sell out - so sign up soon! Pick up a trip information sheet and/or pay your $75 deposit to hold your spot at the GFSC Front Desk. Questions? Contact Ranea Johnson at 757-4866 or [email protected]
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From theDirector’s Chair
by Colette Iseminger
Til Next Time, Colette Iseminger, MS, RD, LRD Executive Director
A Season of Thanks• Thanks to the City of Grand Forks for
funding our elevator renovation. This $42,500 is above the amount funded for the rest of the renovation. Hopefully by the time you read this, the project will be done. It will be just one more update to our building, but an update that was much needed.
• We hope to finish off the building updates by the end of the year. Please take time to enjoy your beautiful building!
• I would like to take this time to thank the board of directors for all of their work this year. It has been a very busy one for them with many decisions to be made.
• I would also like to thank the staff for hanging in there this year with all of our mess and noise. You continue to amaze me with your determination, professionalism, and caring hearts. I hope you enjoy working in the beautiful
new spaces and keep up the great work!• And thanks to you, our wonderful
clients. You are why we are here and why we love doing what we are doing. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact us. We will do our best to meet your needs.
• Many thanks to all of our donors who are joining with us to make sure seniors across our area can live on the Brighter Side of Sixty!
• I am so grateful to work for a wonderful organization that is doing such great things for our senior citizens. The board, the staff, and I wish you all a very blessed Christmas season and Happy New Year!
2016 Membership DriveStop by the front desk at the GF Senior Center
to pick up your 2016 Membership Card. Fees are $30/couple and $20/individual.
Membership Benefits: free coffee, monthly newsletter ($18 value), ability to go on GFSC trips, free popcorn at Bingo every other
Thursday, and voting rights at the annual meeting.
You do not have to be a member to access Title III services.
Spread some holiday cheer by baking and donating homemade Christmas goodies for the GFSC holiday tea (more info on the back cover). Our volunteers will plate the treats. Donated baked goodies can be dropped off to the GF Senior Center (620 4th Ave S) by Thurs., Dec. 10 before 4:30 p.m. or Fri., Dec.11 by 9:00 a.m. Thank you!
Baked Goods Needed
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October 2016 Board ReportThe board met on October 15, 2015. Here are the highlights:
• Lorianne Fennell resigned from the board due to health issues.
• The board discussed the six recommendations from the Financial Feasibility Study. They were in agreement with recommendations #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6. Recommendation #5 is to “Build a strong infrastructure to support fundraising efforts of a campaign and major fundraising activities.” This recommendation had a lot of discussion, with most of the discussion centered on
adding three to four additional staff people for a campaign. There were many questions about how to pay for this and where to put these offices.
• Each board member commented on where we are right now with the expansion project. The board will decide by January 31, 2016 whether or not to move forward with a capital campaign.
• The November board meeting is for strategic planning.
The next board meeting will be December 17 at 11 a.m. in the garden level of the GFSC.
Silver Campaign Stars
During bAD weAtHeR: listen to KNOX-1310AM, check www.wdaz.com, www.facebook.com/gfseniors, or call the Senior Center at 772-7245 to find out if we are open or not.
You are the reason the Grand Forks Senior Center (GFSC) is so wonderful! Each of you brings
energy, ideas, and personality to the GFSC so that we become the GFSC family. And so many of you rely on your extended GFSC family for support and friendship. To ensure others will have a chance to benefit in the same way, we ask for your assistance. All 2015 Silver Campaign gifts will directly support activities, meals, foot care, and access to services that will improve the quality of life for older adults in our community – your parents, neighbors, and even yourself. As of November 15
we have already raised $34,270! Thank you! Your donation will be doubled again this year. Gladys Amundson is matching all gifts, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000. Thank you, Gladys! Silver Campaign donations must be received by Dec. 31, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. For more information about the Silver Campaign, please contact Becky Cournia at 701-757-4864, stop in to the Senior Center, or visit www.gfseniorcenter.org/donate
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Activities &Special Events
NewsletterVolunteersNeeded
Monday, Dec. 219:00 am, GFSC Dining Room
All are welcome to help label and tab next month’s newsletter. Thank you!
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support GroupWhere: GFSC LibraryWhen: 3rd Thursday, 10:00 a.m.Contact: Kalen Ault at 757-4877 or [email protected]/Pre-Diabetes Support GroupWhere: GFSC Garden RoomWhen: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.Contact: Ranea Johnson at 757-4866 or [email protected] Loss Support GroupWhere: GFSC LibraryWhen: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Contact: Kristen Vetter at 701-230-8701 or [email protected] Management Support GroupWhere: GFSC Garden RoomWhen: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.Contact: Ranea Johnson at 757-4866 or [email protected] Impaired Seniors Support GroupWhere: GFSC Garden RoomWhen: 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Contact: Tracy Wicken at 795-2720
Support Groups at the Grand Forks Senior Center
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The price of a bingo card is $1.50. There will be 15 games and two jackpots.
There will also be four additional games.
Tuesdays at 1:00 pmWednesdays at 1:00 pmThursdays at 1:00 pm
Christmas BINGO on Wed., December 23 with a $100 Must-Go
Blackout. Reminder: No bingo on
Dec. 22 due to the Christmas meal, nor
on Dec. 24.
ChristmasDecorationsWantedOur Christmas Flea Market is coming up on December 11 (see back cover). We are accepting donations of Christmas decorations (gently used) until Monday, December 7. Thank you in advance for your donations!
More Wii Bowlers Needed!If interested, please just come on
Tuesdays at 12:30 pm to the GFSC Garden Room. We will teach!
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ChristmasDecorationsWanted
Decem
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8:30 am M
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1:00 pm M
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1:00 pm Pinochle
2:00 pm D
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2:00 pm Line D
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Pie Happy H
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8:30 am M
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1:00 pm M
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1:00 pm Pinochle
2:00 pm D
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2:00 pm Line D
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9:00 am Bone Builders
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Monthly Tour
12:30 pm W
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1:00 pm Bingo
3:30 pm Bone Builders
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8:30 am M
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1:00 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Bunco
3:30 pm Bone Builders
* Twin C
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8:30 am M
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9:00 am Bone Builders
9:00 am C
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Wom
en’s Coffee
1:00 pm Fantastic Friday
1:00 pm Pinochle
8:30 am M
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9:00 am Bone Builders
10:00 am D
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Com
puter Help
12:30 pm W
ii Bowling
1:00 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Visually Im
paired3:30 pm
Bone Builders6:30 pm
Winter D
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8:30 am M
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9:00 am Bone Builders
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1:00 pm Bingo
3:30 pm Bone Builders
8:30 am M
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1:00 pm Bingo
1:00 pm M
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1:00 pm W
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8:30 am M
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1:00 pm Bingo
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8:30 am M
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1:00 pm Bingo
3:30 pm Bone Builders
8:30 am M
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10:00 am C
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Hearing Loss
1:00 pm Bingo
1:00 pm Bunco
3:30 pm Bone Builders
8:30 am M
en’s Coffee
9:00 am Bone Builders
9:00 am C
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Wom
en’s Coffee
10:30 am Silvertones
1:00 pm Xm
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Pinochle
8:30 am M
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9:00 am Bone Builders
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1:00 pm M
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1:00 pm Pinochle
2:00 pm D
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2:00 pm Line D
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8:30 am M
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8:30 am M
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Tuesday, December 1 .................. 10:30 am Bookworms Book Club - GFSC Library Reader’s Choice for this month Jan. 5: “Kim” by Rudyard KiplingTuesday, December 1 .................. 11:00 am Tour of the Grand Forks Senior Center. Come check us out! Tuesday, December 1 .................... 6:30 pm North Dakota Tuba Ensemble Holiday and non-holiday music (see page 13 for additional info) Friday, December 4 ........................ 1:00 pm FANTASTIC FRIDAY “Country Music” with The Twilighters Treats servedMonday, December 7 ..................... 1:00 pm MIND-FULL MONDAY “Caring for Holiday Plants & Trees” by Darlene Shea, Shea’s NurseryTuesday, December 8 .................. 10:00 am Diabetes Support Group GFSC Garden RoomTuesday, December 8 ..........1:00 - 3:00 pm Visually Impaired Seniors Support Group, GFSC Garden RoomTuesday, December 8 ..........6:30 - 8:30 pm Winter Dance with Chuck Gust and Sharon Myron. Free will offering for the band. Suggested donation of $2/person. (see page 13 for additional info)Wednesday, December 9 .............. 1:00 pm MONTHLY CREATIONS Centerpieces for Christmas Tea Basement Meeting Room Calling all volunteers to create centerpieces for the GFSC Christmas Tea
Friday, December 11 . 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Christmas Tea & Flea (more information on back cover) Monday, December 14 ................... 1:00 pm MIND-FULL MONDAY “Is It Sadness, Anxiety, or Depression?” by Nancy Joyner, RN Monday, December 14 ................... 2:00 pm Pie Happy Hour (Apple Pie with Ice Cream) $2Thursday, December 17 .............. 10:00 am Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group, GFSC LibraryThursday, December 17 .............. 12:30 pm Hearing Loss Support Group GFSC Library Friday, December 18 ...................... 1:00 pm FANTASTIC FRIDAY “Country & Christmas Music” with Dan Lee. Also a Christmas Sweater Contest (see page 13 for additional info) Treats servedMonday, December 21 ................... 1:00 pm MIND-FULL MONDAY “How to Clean Hearing Aids” by Amy Noeldner, Fire Audiology. Bring your hearing aids and cleaning supplies!Tuesday, December 22 *Christmas Holiday Dinner (see front cover for more information) Reservations required! We fill up fast, so make your reservation soon. Thursday, December 24 ....1 pm CLOSINGFriday, December 25 .................... CLOSEDMonday, December 28 ................................ NO MIND-FULL MONDAY NO PIE HAPPY HOUR
* For any of our meals, reservations are encouraged. Please call 757-4869 or email [email protected]. Meal cost: suggested contribution for breakfast (+60 $2.00) or (-60 $4.50), suggested contribution for noon and evening meals (+60 $4.25) or (-60 $8.00). Unless stated otherwise, all events are held at the GFSC Myra Auditorium. Questions?
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GFSC VolunteersSince 2010, the Grand Forks Senior Center (GFSC) has been recognizing Senior
Center volunteers for their generous service to the many programs and activities at the
GFSC. Beginning in the January 2016 Silver Express newsletter, we will run a monthly “Volunteer Spotlight” that will replace our “GFSC Volunteer of the Month.” In this Spotlight, you may see some familiar faces of people previously recognized as GFSC Volunteers of the Month. Other faces may be new to you. We, of course, will continue highlighting GFSC volunteers, but sometimes we will also highlight other older adult volunteers in the community.
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“Share the Love 2016” is now underway. Subaru of America is donating $250 for every new Subaru sold or leased during the “Share the Love” sales event from November 19, 2015, to January 2, 2016. Subaru of America lets their customers choose one of five organizations to receive $250. Of the five choices, Meals on Wheels Grand Forks is the only local option. If a customer designates Meals on Wheel Grand Forks, the local Grand Forks Subaru dealership will donate an additional $50. If you or someone you know is looking for a new car, please urge them to support Meals on Wheels Grand Forks. The Grand Forks Senior Center is also partnering with Grand Forks Subaru to “Stuff the Trunk” with non-perishable goods. These goods will be distributed to those in need in our community. Look for information around the Grand Forks Senior Center for when and how to participate.
Subaru “Share the
Love” Partnership
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYWe are in need of a volunteer to assist with wrapping silverware,
preferably in the mornings. Please see Rick or Carol in the GFSC
dining room if interested.
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GFSC ResourcesTis the Season
Tis the Season . . . to apply for heating assistance and home weatherization.You may qualify for this helpful program if you have fewer than $15,000 in assets as a single person or $20,000 as a couple (value of home and vehicle are not included). Applications are accepted every year from October – May. Contact a member of the Resource Team for information and assistance.Tis the Season . . . to sign up for Senior Rider! Avoid slippery roads and sidewalks this winter by taking Senior Rider.If you are over 62, Cities Area Transit will pick you up at your door and drive you where you need to go for $3 a ride. Get an application and fi nd out if you qualify for discounted tickets by working with a Resource coordinator.Tis the Season . . . to consider having Meals on Wheels and groceries delivered to your home.If you, or someone you know, is 60 years of age and homebound in Grand Forks, Meals on Wheels is a great way to get a hot nutritious meal delivered by a friendly volunteer Monday through Friday at noon. Frozen meals are also available for Grand Forks and Nelson County residents. Call the Grand Forks Senior Center (GFSC) to determine if you qualify. You may even get a home visit from a Resource coordinator. Call the Anne Carlson Center at 701-757-4200 for grocery shopping and delivery, at no charge. Tis the Season . . . to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency response system. Given the choice, most people would prefer to live in their own home and remain as independent as possible. This is where the emergency response system can provide security and peace of mind. As we know, time is of the essence if you experience a fall, a medical condition, or other emergency. Delayed care may compromise your recovery and even your independence. Emergency response systems with a variety of options are available. Check with Resources for further information.Tis the Season . . . to organize. There are many benefi ts and services available, but they often require proof of income, assets, and medical expenses from the previous year. Do yourself, and the Resources team, a favor by sorting and fi ling your 2015 paperwork. This way you will be ready to complete applications when the time comes. Tis the Season . . . to plan for your future! Take the opportunity when family is gathered to discuss your wishes for long-term care. Get your wishes in writing by contacting your attorney or Legal Services of North Dakota, a non-profi t legal aid offi ce which assists low income and/or elderly North Dakotans with civil legal matters including Power of Attorney, Wills, and Health Care Advance Directives. Legal Services schedules appointments at the GFSC on the third Thursday of each month. Call Legal Services at 800-634-5263 to schedule an appointment.
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Grand Forks Senior Center Resource Team hours are Monday-Friday,
8:00 am-4:30 pm. For local information or assistance, call 701-772-7245.
A Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) representative will be available to answer questions or concerns about Medicare, fraud, or scams. The SMP representative will be in the lobby at the Grand Forks Senior Center from 10 a.m. until noon the second Monday of each month: Dec. 14
The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D ends December 7, 2015. There are only two options remaining for geting a prescription drug plan comparison: • Call the ND Insurance
Department’s State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIC) program toll-free number at 888-575-6611. Calls accepted until December 7, 2015.
• Log on to Medicare’s website at www.medicare.gov
Tis the Season . . . to prepare your home for winter. • Clear walks and driveways• Make arrangements for snow and ice removal• Maintain your furnace regularly by a professional• Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust temperature with your daily
routine• Seal window leaks• Caulk and weatherstrip pipes, ducts, and vents• Purchase Ice Melt or an environmentally friendly alternative and use it as neededTis the Season . . . to equip your vehicle for winter and make the time you spend in it safer and more comfortable.• Have your mechanic check the battery, charging system, hoses, belts, water pump,
wipers, anti-freeze, and tires. Replace or repair as needed. • Pack a survival kit including blankets, caps, gloves, boots, non-perishable snacks,
flashlight and flares, plus a shovel and sand. Heated seats, a remote starter, a glove-box jump-starter, and a small electric engine heater are nice amenities. Remember to keep your cell phone fully charged, your gas tank full, and let someone know your destination, route, departure time, and estimated time of arrival.
Tis the Season . . . . . for Resources to wish you a Merry Christmas! From Kalen, Sue, Libby, and Joyce
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Fun aroundthe Center
Waiting Area
New Expanded Lobby
Lots of New Bathrooms
New Attached Canopy
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The Grand Forks Senior Center’s 2nd Annual Art Fair & Sale was held October 23. Thank you to all the exhibitors. 1. Cheryll Berg, Art Fair exhibitor2. Genny Olson, Art Fair exhibitor3. Delores Fast, Art Fair exhibitor4. Tom Perdue’s minions being watched over
by Santa
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Shopping for holiday gifts? Look our way!
We’ve got unique gifts that are not only great for older adults, but also benefit the programs at the Grand Forks Senior Center:
• Meal tickets• Senior Rider bus cards• Gift shop crafts• GFSC gift certificates for meals
or foot care
Visit the Front Desk to purchase.
Christmas Sweater Contest!Fri, Dec. 18 @ 1:00 pm
PRIZES for
• Most Sparkly• Bells & Whistles (sounds or light up)• Best Santa Sweater• Most Humorous• People’s Choice
The contest includes not only sweaters, but also t-shirts or sweatshirts. Come join the fun!
North Dakota TUBA EnsembleTues, Dec. 1 @ 6:30 pm
It’s TUBA time! Come one - come all and bring your
friends for an amazing night of holiday and non-holiday tuba music.
You won’t want to miss this
evening!
WINTER DANCE!Tues, Dec. 8, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Chuck Gust and Sharon Myron are playing their accordions at this freewill offering dance. Suggested donation of $2/person. A fun way to spend a December evening.
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Brilliant Stars($1,000-$4,999)GF Kiwanis For HealthKinzler, Milt and MarianMikkelson Consolidated, LLPLuminous Stars($500-$999)Austin, Kevin and JoyceHoistad, Stan and DorothyKvidt, Dave and PamUS BankYe Ole PaintersDazzling Stars($250-$499)Bayliss, Bernard and LorettaHoffert, Rodger and AliceJones, Roger and CathyLehn, Rich and FayeNeal, Olga In memory of Don Neal, Donna
Lee NealParton, Rich and DianaRandall, Harold and DianaSandberg, Curt and IoneSanford, Rep. Mark and GloriaSchumacher, Matt and Jami In memory of Kate KehoeYagla, Phil and Judy In memory of Alex & Ivah
Drumheller, Cliff & Gail YaglaGlowing Stars($100-$249)Aamodt, James and CarolAkset, Orlin and Colleen In honor of David, Katelyn,
Brooklyn, AshlynAmerican Tire ServiceAnonymous (3X)Arntz, Eleanora In memory of Clifford Arntz
Bank, BethBundlie, Margaret In memory of Chuck BundlieChrist, Ed and KellyCole, Norman and MarieDahlen, FlorenceDickson, Bert and NatDobson, Don In honor of Don DobsonGrabanski, Esther In memory of Vincent T.
Grabanski, Joan ShowalterGransberg, JaniceHastings, Bill and LindaHoekstra, John and CherylHolm, Larry and JaneHolman, Alice In memory of Al HolmanHolte, Harold and DorothyIverson, Muriel In memory of Dennis D IversonJarombek, Raymond and JoyceJehlicka, Paul and RitaJohnson, Curtis and Marlene In honor of Vidette KnainJust, Melvin and Mary In memory of Irene McIntoshKnudsvig, Everett and KarenKuchera, JoanLamb, Betty In memory of Bill LambLaughlin, ClaraLetvin, MarianLord, Roxana In memory of Florence PackardMarifjeren, Allyn In honor of Stanley HoistadMarsh, Doug In memory of Mary Kay MarshMcWilliams, Elizabeth In memory of Charles G
McWilliamsMeiers, Irene
Melicher, Barbara In memory of Reed MelicherNadeau, Clem and RaeNett In memory of Danette NadeauNelson, David In memory of Linda WileyNess, Ron and DarlyneNorman, JuliePokrzywinski, Clayton and LillianRossow, MargaretScheffer, John and BettySears, Mary In memory of Pete Sears, Brad
SearsShowalter, Craig and Carmen In memory of Joan ShowalterStaveteig, Lloyd and BeulahStaveteig, RobertSyvertsen, Roger and FlorenceTack, Ralph and LouThrivent Choice allocations from
Robert Iverson, Kathryn Schiele, Donavan Sellheim
Wedin, Phyllis In memory of Bob WedinShining Stars (up to $99)Aamold, LornaAckerman, EvelynAltendorf, Diane In memory of Bob Harper, Arnie
AltendorfAnderson, Rosella In honor of my familyAnonymous (5X)Applegren, Mary In memory of Jack CroninBartolomei, Betty In honor of the GFSC staff and
all the people here at the GFSCBarwin, Bruce and DawneBeland, Paul and Becky In memory of Joan ShowalterBerg, Cheryll
The Grand Forks Senior Center’s annual campaign is now underway. All donations received from October 30, 2015, to the end of the year will be counted as Silver Campaign gifts. The gifts below were received from October 30, 2015, to November 15, 2015. Thank you for your generous gifts! As of November 15, we have brought in $17,135 for the Silver Campaign. Counting Gladys Amundson’s dollar-for-dollar match so far, we are at $34,270!
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Berry, ArleneBlair, Rick and DianeBondy, Pauline In memory of Gordon BondyBott, Alexander and DonnaBoyer, LuBuck, VernaBuckley, AnnBushaw, Lorraine In honor of Robert J BushawCalender, Margaret In memory of Joan ShowalterConnell, JoAnnCournia, Becky In memory of Joan ShowalterDalzell, Betty In memory of George AndersonDennison, DavidDitullio, Jerry and Kjemhus, Barb In memory of John DitullioFahy, MaryFelchle, Wilferd and MarleneFinck, James and Rosemary In memory of John & Clara
FinckFladland, Paul and Glory In memory of Ray FladlandGaides, RobertaGajeski, AmberGates, Charles and MarianHanson, Carrie In memory of Maynard HansonHayes, Eugene In memory of Loretta HayesHeuchert, Larry and IdaHodny, Dee In honor of Dennis & Patty
Helt’s 50th wedding anniversaryJohnson, Laurel and Barbara In memory of our parents:
Herman & Helga Johnson, Omund & Gunda Torbenson
Kinzler, Wilbert and Thelma In memory of Nancy Jo KinzlerKnain, Vidette In honor of my grandchildren
and great grandchildrenKobe, FrancesKobe, Mark In memory of deceased Kobe
and Miller family membersKringlie, Julie In memory of A. Roger KringlieKuefler, Jim and Alice
Kulas, DorothyLarson, NinaLaturnus, JamesLucht, Stan and Mildred In memory of Lolly WohlfeilMahnke, Michael and Vickie In memory of Joan Showalter Mason, Earl and Sandy In memory of Margaret MasonMayhair, Roland and Carol In honor of the dining room
volunteersMcCormick, WayneMitchell, MaryMitchell, Walter and KarenMoe, PatriciaNelson, Deb In memory of Lolly WohlfeilNeumann, Marie In memory of Joan ShowalterNielsen, EmilyNikle, TomNord, LouisePaschke, Joey and Jessica In memory of George L
AndersonPietron, Eileen In memory of Ted Pietron, Leo
PietronRobinson ExcavatingRobinson, Curt and DorisSaddler, Tom and JackieSamuelson, JuanitaSand, Joyce MSchnell, Robert and Ellie In memory of Joan ShowalterSchulz, Beatrice In honor of Gad & Gladys
SommerfeldSchumacher, Elwood and DorothySkjordal, Dennis and ClaraSteinke, Sharon In memory of Darth SurfaceStewart, Bill and FrancesSunset HomemakersVanyo, Bernice In memory of Stephen VanyoVold, Harold and Eunice In honor of the thousands of
Americans turning 65 every dayWasness, ClareneWelsh, Shirley In memory of my parentsWest, Dale
Westerlind, Arlo In memory of Cheryl Kay
WesterlindWindingland, Marie In memory of Joan ShowalterWinger, Steve and Annella In honor of Donald SwartzZettel, James and Laurette
Donations of $100 or more• Thrivent Action Team Funds for
Silver Campaign expensesDonations/Honorariums• DeCamp, Don and Julie• Fahy, Mary• Rossow, MargaretMemorialsIn memory of Donnie Hemmingson McMahon, JacquelineIn memory of Gary Olsen McMahon, JacquelineIn memory of Joan Showalter Anonymous Bartolomei, Betty Berry, Arlene Dalzell, Betty Ekeland, Phyllis Engelmann, Judith Evenson, Donald Harrop, Randy and Diane Johnson, Gary and Ranea Knain, Vidette Koopman, Marilee Lehn, Rich and Faye MacPherson, Catherine Nelson, Eileen Reed, Mandie Rossow, Margaret Schumacher, Matt and Jami Sears, Mary Wyoming Community Foundation
Dec 1 Manvel Senior Center 9:00am - Finish Main St., Manvel Dec 8 Aneta Community Center 9:30am - Finish 219 Main Ave., Aneta Dec 9 Country Estates (Valley 4000) 1:00pm - Finish 4002 24th Ave S, GF Dec 16 Tolna Lutheran Church 9:30am - Finish 220 Main St., TolnaDec 17 Briarwood 1:00pm - Finish 2650 26th Ave S., GFDec 23 Northwood Senior Center 9:00am - Finish 18 No. Main St., NorthwoodDec 29 Nelson Co. Courthouse 9:30 am - Finish 210 B. Ave West, LakotaDec 30 Nelson Co. Courthouse 9:30 am - Finish 210 B. Ave West, Lakota
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Transportation to FARGOThe Walsh County Transportation Program takes a bus to Fargo the second Monday of each month. The bus departs at 9:00 a.m. from the I-29 South Truck Stop in GF and leaves Fargo at 4:00 p.m. to come back. Call by 4:00 p.m. the previous day for reservations.
In addition to these foot care clinic times listed above, GFSC nurses are available throughout the week for one-on-one appointments, including for seniors who are homebound. For more information or to make an appointment, please call the GF Senior Center Health Services Department at 757-4878. We are unable to take appointments for specific nurses. Suggested donation for foot care is $20.00 for seniors 60 years of age or older and $25 for seniors who are homebound. The Foot Care schedule can also be found online at www.gfseniorcenter.org/footcare
(Donations & Memorialscont. from the previous page)
In memory of Lenara Hanson Knain, VidetteIn memory of Leon Frankel Metzger, Herman and KathyIn memory of Lillian Kuster Bry, Lu Family of Lillian KusterIn memory of Lolly Wohlfeil Metzger, Herman and KathyIn memory of Nels Ellertson Iseminger, Carl and ColetteIn memory of Robert Thoreson Grabanski, EstherIn memory of Robert Thoreson Olson, Don and ArleneIn memory of Ted Kozel Knain, Vidette
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Monday Breakfast: Tuesday Breakfast:
Wednesday Breakfast:
Thursday Breakfast: Friday Breakfast:
Canadian Bacon Egg 2 Eggs Made to Order
2 Slices WW
French Toast Sausage Egg W
W Muffin (2 cs)
2 Scrambled Eggs
WW
Muffin (2 cs)Hashbrowns (1 cs)
with Syrup (2 cs)3/4 oz Cereal ( 1 cs)
2 Small Pancakes with
3/4 oz Cold Cereal (1 cs)2 Slices W
W Toast (2 cs)
2 Scrambled Eggs
1/2 c Fruit Sauce Choice (1 cs) Syrup (3 cs)
1/2 c Fruit Sauce Choice (1 cs)1/2 c Fruit Sauce Choice (1 cs)
1/2 c Fruit Sauce Choice (1 cs)8 oz Orange Juice (2 cs)
1/2 c Fruit Sauce Choice (1 cs)8 oz Orange Juice (2 cs)
4 oz Orange Juice (1 cs)8 oz Orange Juice (2 cs)
8 oz 1% Milk (1 cs)
8 oz Orange Juice (2 cs)8 oz 1%
Milk (1 cs)8 oz 1%
Milk (1 cs)8 oz 1%
Milk (1 cs)
8 oz 1% Milk (1 cs)
Monday Dinner: Tuesday Dinner: Dec 1
Wednesday Dinner: Dec 2
Thursday Dinner: Dec 3Friday Dinner: Dec 4
2 oz Philly Sand w/Peppers on
3 oz Chicken Royale (.5 cs)3 oz Roast Beef
3 oz Salmon w/lem
on butter sc
WW
Bun (2 cs)1/2 c Escalloped Potatoes (2 cs)
or Pork Roast in Gravy or BBQ Pork Chop
MENU SUBJECT or Chickenburger on W
W Bun (2 cs)
or 1 c Hungarian Goulash (1 cs)1/2 c Mashed Potatoes with
1/2 c Boiled Potatoes (1 cs)TO CHANGE
8 oz Vegetable Soup1/2 c Green Beans
Gravy (1 cs)1/2 c Mixed Vegetables (.5 cs)
WITHOUT NOTICE
Orange Wedge (.5 cs)
2 T Cranberry Sauce (1 cs)1/2 c Broccoli
1/2 c Strawberry Gelatin
1/2 c Tapioca Pudding with2" Sq Pum
pkin Custard (2 cs)1/2 c Pineapple Chunks (1 cs)
Salad (2 cs)
Fruit (1 cs)
Monday Dinner: Dec 7
Tuesday Dinner: Dec 8W
ednesday Dinner: Dec 9Thursday Dinner: Dec 10
Friday Dinner: Dec 113 oz Beef Stroganoff
2 oz Sloppy Joe on WW
Bun (2 cs)3 oz Swiss Steak with Onions
3 oz Hot Turkey Sandwich on3 oz Baked Chicken Fried
or Pork Tidbits in Gravy over or Fishburger on W
W Bun/TSc (2 cs)
and Tomatoes
2 Slices WW
Bread (2 cs) Steak (1 cs)
1/2 c Egg Noodles (1 cs)8 oz Corn & Potato Chowder (1 cs)
or Orange Chicken (2 cs)1/2 c Mashed Potatoes with
or Salmonloaf (.5cs)1/2 c Mixed Vegetables (.5 cs)
2 Carrot SticksSm
all Baked Potato with Gravy (1 cs)
1/2 c Mashed Potato withSm
all Romaine/Spinach Salad
Angel Food Cake with 1/2 c Sour Cream
(1 cs) or 3" Cheeseburger Pie (1 cs)
Cream Gravy (1 cs)
With Dressing (.5 cs)
Berries and Topping (1 cs)1/2 c Sliced Carrots
1/2 c Sweet Potato (1 cs)1/2 c Green Peas (1 cs)
1/2 c Apricots (1 cs)
1/2 c Strawberry Whipped Fruit(1cs)
1/2 c Cherry Sauce (1 cs)1/2 c Pear Sauce (1 cs)
Monday Dinner: Dec 14
Tuesday Dinner: Dec 15W
ednesday Dinner: Dec 16Thursday Dinner: Dec 17
Friday Dinner: Dec 183 oz Stuffed Pepper (.5 cs)
3" Sq Lasagna (2 cs)3 oz Cranberry Chicken (1 cs)
2 oz Hot Beef Sandwich on 2 WW
3 oz Meatloaf (.5 cs) or Fish Almondine
or Tuna Casserole (2 cs)1/2 c Cooked Cabbage
Bread (2 cs) or Tangy Baked Chicken
1/2 c Augratin Potatoes (2 cs)1/2 c Green Beans
or Sausage with Kraut or Hot Turkey Sandwich (2 cs)
underground parking, elevator, community rooms, fitness room,
indoor storage units, much more!
Heat, water, garbage and 1 Underground parking spot included with rent!
available to borrow for a short term
AssistiveEquipment
We have canes, walkers, rollators, reachers, etc. Contact Resources at 772-7245 to borrow equipment or for additional information. Contributions are appreciated.
Thank you to Black Gold Farms for their donation of 200 lbs of potatoes. They were delicious!
Center tradition. Delicious treats, coffee, and tea will be
served. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Grand Forks
Central Madrigal Singers.
The GFSC will be hosting a Christmas Flea Market on Friday, December 11, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm in the GFSC Garden Room. Gently-used Christmas items (decorations, lights, knick knacks, etc.) will be available for sale at a great price. Liven up your home with new-to-you Christmas decorations!
