—May Newsletter— Sponsored By: Volume 5, No. 5 Correspondent SENIOR MAY, 2014 A publication of the Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club Coming in May: 8 Mayor Turley: State of the City Address 9 Steampunk Jewelry with Dottie Griffy 13 Potluck & Ken Valles: The Navajo People 17 Pancake Breakfast 21 Linda Sorensen, Dietician 23 Afternoon Tea Hats with Aline Goodchild 27 Piano & song stylings of Bobby Jackson NOTE: Digital Photography has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 26th. 1983; (defined as a social club orga- nized for pleasure, recreation and other non-profitable purposes). The IRS determined that the Club did not fall under their guidelines for (c) (7) and granted us instead 501(c)(4) status, putting us in the same catego- ry as Civic Leagues, Social Welfare Organizations, and Local Associa- tions of Employees . The primary difference between (c) (4) and (c)(3) organizations is the engagement in political activities. 501(c)(4) organizations can engage in unlimited lobbying so long as it per- tains to the organization's mission. 501(c)(3) organizations are not per- mitted to engage in political activity, endorse or oppose political candi- dates, or donate money or time to political campaigns, but 501(c)(4) organizations can do all of the above. The Club does not and has never participated in lobbying, endorsed any political candidate or donated money to a political campaign. Even political discussions are discouraged as they often lead to heated debate and make individuals feel unwel- come. Our membership is open to any senior or disabled adult without regard to political affiliation. Since the purpose of WPSC Club is to promote the general well being of senior citizens and disabled persons, (see bylaws) and we do not engage in political activity, it makes sense that we apply for a change in our IRS designation. We can then offer our donors the benefit of a tax deduction for their support. As a 501(c)(4) or- ganization, we currently cannot, al- though, some businesses write off contributions as an advertising or business expense, if it can be justified to the IRS. As of March 13, the IRS is in receipt of our (WPSC Organization) applica- tion to be reclassified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are for- tunate to have on our Board of Di- rectors, several individuals with ex- perience in this process; thus we are optimistic that our request will be approved. In this event, our 501(c) (3) status will be effective as of the date of our application. If any Club member has a question regarding this process or the status of our application, contact your Board of Directors. WHAT’S IN A 501(c)(3)? Most of us think of nonprofit organi- zations as charities or organizations that help the less fortunate. But, not all nonprofits are alike. The IRS subdivides nonprofits into at least 26 different 501(c) categories. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, which are chari- ties like the Easter Seals are exempt from paying most federal income tax, and donations to them are exempt from tax. There are many varieties of nonprofit organizations beyond 501 (c)(3)s, such as 501(c)(5)s, which in- clude labor unions, and 501(c)(4)s, which include social welfare organi- zations. Each type has its own rules about eligibility, lobbying, election- eering and whether donations to them are tax deductible, and each is covered by a different subsection of the 501(c) section of the tax code. Woodland Park Senior Citizens Or- ganization (as we are known to the IRS) applied for 501(c)(7) status in Watch for a trip to Lions Camp.
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—May Newsletter— Sponsored By:
Volume 5, No. 5
Correspondent SENIOR
MAY, 2014
A publication of the Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club
Coming in May: 8 Mayor Turley: State of the City Address 9 Steampunk Jewelry with Dottie Griffy 13 Potluck & Ken Valles: The Navajo People 17 Pancake Breakfast 21 Linda Sorensen, Dietician 23 Afternoon Tea Hats with Aline Goodchild 27 Piano & song stylings of Bobby Jackson
NOTE: Digital Photography has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 26th.
1983; (defined as a social club orga-
nized for pleasure, recreation and
other non-profitable purposes). The
IRS determined that the Club did
not fall under their guidelines for (c)
(7) and granted us instead 501(c)(4)
status, putting us in the same catego-
ry as Civic Leagues, Social Welfare
Organizations, and Local Associa-
tions of Employees .
The primary difference between (c)
(4) and (c)(3) organizations is the
engagement in political activities.
501(c)(4) organizations can engage in
unlimited lobbying so long as it per-
tains to the organization's mission.
501(c)(3) organizations are not per-
mitted to engage in political activity,
endorse or oppose political candi-
dates, or donate money or time to
political campaigns, but 501(c)(4)
organizations can do all of the above.
The Club does not and has never
participated in lobbying, endorsed
any political candidate or donated
money to a political campaign. Even
political discussions are discouraged
as they often lead to heated debate
and make individuals feel unwel-
come. Our membership is open to
any senior or disabled adult without
regard to political affiliation.
Since the purpose of WPSC Club is
to promote the general well being of
senior citizens and disabled persons,
(see bylaws) and we do not engage in
political activity, it makes sense that
we apply for a change in our IRS
designation. We can then offer our
donors the benefit of a tax deduction
for their support. As a 501(c)(4) or-
ganization, we currently cannot, al-
though, some businesses write off
contributions as an advertising or
business expense, if it can be justified
to the IRS.
As of March 13, the IRS is in receipt
of our (WPSC Organization) applica-
tion to be reclassified as a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization. We are for-
tunate to have on our Board of Di-
rectors, several individuals with ex-
perience in this process; thus we are
optimistic that our request will be
approved. In this event, our 501(c)
(3) status will be effective as of the
date of our application.
If any Club member has a question
regarding this process or the status
of our application, contact your
Board of Directors.
WHAT’S IN A 501(c)(3)?
Most of us think of nonprofit organi-
zations as charities or organizations
that help the less fortunate. But, not
all nonprofits are alike.
The IRS subdivides nonprofits into
at least 26 different 501(c) categories.
501(c)(3) nonprofits, which are chari-
ties like the Easter Seals are exempt
from paying most federal income tax,
and donations to them are exempt
from tax. There are many varieties of
nonprofit organizations beyond 501
(c)(3)s, such as 501(c)(5)s, which in-
clude labor unions, and 501(c)(4)s,
which include social welfare organi-
zations. Each type has its own rules
about eligibility, lobbying, election-
eering and whether donations to
them are tax deductible, and each is
covered by a different subsection of
the 501(c) section of the tax code.
Woodland Park Senior Citizens Or-
ganization (as we are known to the
IRS) applied for 501(c)(7) status in
Watch for a trip to
Lions Camp.
Thank You!!!
Pikes Peak Regional Hospital for
sponsoring our April Senior Corre-
spondent, and for sharing Senior
Circle presenter, Richard Green.
Can you hear me now?
Mike Perini for the fun and informa-
tive presentation on the upcoming
Pro Challenge bicycle race. What a
coup for Woodland Park!
Woodland Park Chamber of Com-
merce for the great Business Expo.
This gives WPSCC an opportunity to
get out there and let our community
know what we’re doing. And thank
you to Club Members who came by
to say hello.
Dottie Griffey for sharing her crea-
tive talents and a fun class decorating
fake eggs for the tree.
Teller Senior Coalition and PPRH
and Karen Earley for the exiting trip
to Serenity Springs. You anti-kitty
folks don’t know what you missed!
Pancake Breakfast crew as always.
Remember folks, this is a fundraiser
for the club. You can fill up and
support the club at the same time.
Pat Pine for the great job on our pic-
a-nic table.
Donna Clark for a
magnificent job on
our 2013 Club Histo-
ry. If you haven’t
checked it out al-
ready, do so!
Thanks to everyone who donates
their time and expertise to Wood-
land Park Senior Citizens Club.
The Senior Correspondent is published
monthly by Woodland Park Senior
Citizens Club located at 312 North Center
Street, POB 5813, Woodland Park, CO
80866, 719.687.3877.
MAY BABIES:
Kathy Avery Dee Breitenfeld Wilma Burnham Dwight Dew Jim Distel Haydee Enriquez Sue Frindt Chuck Gardner Peggy Harris Joyce Johnson Arlie Kyzer Vito Novak Margaret Ochsner Sharon Pruitt Mary Ratliff Dian Smith Rosemarie Useman Roberta Winn Mary Witkowski
on Friday, May 23rd for our annual tea hat decorat-
ing. Bring your own hat, flowers and ribbon or use
the provided supply. This is a fun afternoon.
GET YOUR BID IN!
Current Quilt Auction ends June
10th. Winner will be announced
during the June Potluck.
NEW GOLDEN CIRCLE FACES
If you haven’t noticed them, we have several new
faces around during the Golden Circle meal.
Paula Dugger, TSC Office Mgr
Kaye Reis, GC Volunteer
Nancy Lambert, GC Volunteer
Rob Willis, GC Volunteer
Linda Hutchinson, GC Volunteer
Terry Carruth, Kitchen
Gary Schwenka Food Driver
WELCOME!!!
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Page 5 MORE from MARCH Correspondent
SENIOR
May Bingoers.
Look who’s back. And new face, Terry.
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Mike Bartol hard at work for our Veterans.
Dian Smith Announces Donkey Basketball
Chamber Business Expo with TSC.
Crazies pose for Mike Perini.
Excited about the Pro Challenge race.
Richard Green talks about hearing aid devices.
Morning goodies.
Lucky Table.
312 North Center Street
P.O. Box 5813
Woodland Park, CO, 80866
Volume 5, No. 5 May, 2014 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pat Danielson, President Tom Holmes, Vice President Bill Avery, Treasurer Jeanette Zupancic, Secretary Bob Tyler, Director-at-Large Ron Frindt, Director-at-Large Pamela Argo, Activities COMMITTEES Neva McMullin, Afternoon Tea Cathleen Kirk, Trips Donna Clark, Historian Paul Loyd, Club Lunch Coordinator Nancy Lambert, Membership Coord. Karen Young, Front Desk Coord.
Coffee Mon-Fri every morning and cribbage, euchre,
you name it.
1 10:30-11:30 BINGO 12:30-1:00 Tai Chi
with Barb
2 10:30-11:30 AF Exercise
3
4
5 9:00-11:30 Quilting 12:15-3:00 Bridge
69:00-11:30 Billiards
7
10:30-11:30 AF Exercise 12:15-3:00 Bridge
8
10:30-11:30 BINGO
11:00 BP Checks by TCPH
NOON Mayor Turley State of the City Address
9 10:30-11:30 AF Exercise
12:30-1:00 Tai Chi w/Barb
12:30-2:00 Steampunk Jewelry w/Dottie
10
11
12 9:00-11:30 Quilting 12:15-3:00 Bridge
139:00-11:30 Billiards
POTLUCK Ken Valles:
The Navajo People .
8:45 Board Meeting 14 10:30-11:30 AF Exercise 12:15-3:00 Bridge
15
10:30-11:30 BINGO
12:30-1:00 Tai Chi with Barb
16 10:30-11:30 AF Exercise
17 Pancake Breakfast
7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
18
19 9:00-11:30 Quilting 12:15-3:00 Bridge
209:00-11:30 Billiards
21 10:30-11:30 AF Exercise 12:15-3:00 Bridge
22 10:30-11:30 BINGO 12:30-1:00 Tai Chi with Barb
23 10:30-11:30 AF Exercise 12:30-2:00 Decorating High Tea Hats w/Aline
24
25
26 SENIOR CENTER
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
279:00-11:30 Billiards
Catered Meal Bobby Jackson
plays your favorites.
28 10:30-11:30 AF Exercise 12:15-3:00 Bridge
29 30
10:30-11:30 AF Exercise 12:30-1:00 Tai Chi with Barb
31
Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club ~ 312 N Center St ~ POB 5813 ~ Woodland Park, CO 808066 ~ 719-687-3877 **Digital Photography has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 26. State of the City address by Mayor Turley on Thursday May 8. Craft classes Friday May 8 and Friday May 23. JOIN US!!!
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CALL 387-6758 BEFORE 2:00 P.M. THE PREVIOUS DAY TO MAKE RESERVATIONS PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE SITE YOU WOULD LIKE TO DINE AT ☺ Diners are advised to keep a three-day supply of non-perishable foods and bottled water in case of inclement weather or other emergency that may cause a temporary suspension of the meal service. LMS 3/31/14
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
GOLDEN CIRCLE NUTRITION PROGRAM
May 2014
MENU SUBSTITUTIONS MAY OCCUR WITHOUT NOTICE
We can also be found on the web at: www.csha.us/Other Programs
PORK CHOP w/ GRAVY 1 BABY BAKERS PEAS ORANGE COOKIE ROLL MILK
