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It’s that time of year again to pay your yearly dues of $10.00 per person. The only requirement is that you must be 21 years of age to join. From now until December 31st, 2004, dues are only $5.00. For your convenience,
below is a form for you to fill out and return to UKCSC. (One per person)
A lifetime membership is $200.00 per person.
print form
Senior Services
Not sure who to contact? Start with Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC). Lists are available of people to do yard work, household chores, etc. For more information, call the ALTC office at
674-5233.
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K.C.A.C.
Please note that K.C.A.C. has moved and opened under a new name.
HopeSource
601 West Fifth
Ellensburg, Wa 98926
509-925-1448
509-933-2287
509-925-1204
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Reminder: To donate items, please contact Terri McFadden, store manager, at 674-2249. Please do not drop items off at the store, as there is no room for staging of the donations before displaying them in the store.
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RSVP Office
RSVP has opened an office in Cle Elum located at 116 Oaks St. Open Wednesdays from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
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Bingo
Thursday evening Bingo was been canceled until the spring. Be sure to come and play on Monday at 1:00p.m.
Notice Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are
posted on the Senior Center bulletin board. Copies are available for $1.00 each or can be e.mailed. Contact Howard at howdelcar@iezpc.com
_______________________________ Senior Services
Not sure who to contact? Start with Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC). Lists are available of people to do yard work, household chores, etc. For more information, call the ALTC office at 674-5233.
Is anyone interested in starting a weigh- in program? Some have asked if we could have a time to weigh in and talk about ideas for weight loss. Call the center with ideas
Tai Chi
Tai chi class has begun again. It runs from 10:30am until 11:30am on Tuesdays and there is no cost. Registration is not required so just show up and learn how to be healthier and in better condition.
Bingo
Thank you to all the volunteers who work so hard with the Bingo program. The funds raised through Bingo greatly help the Center meet it’s mission of providing services to the Seniors of Upper County
Wish List
The following are some items we need at the Center
1. Old cell phones for fundraiser
2. Stuff for store
3. Computer programs
4. Scotch tape
5. Decaf Coffee
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United Way Grant
Many thanks to the United Way
for their granting us $4000.00 for the year 2003 - 2004 . In addition to that amount there was a designated grant in the amount of $3819.00 also to be distributed during the same time.
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Wanted: Board Members
If you would like to be a more active participant in the growing Senior Center, think about becoming a member of the Board of Directors. For more information, call the office and talk to Elaine or any of the Board members that are now serving.
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In this time of heightened alert and awareness, the State Highway Patrol has given me the following instructions for anyone who might have questions concerning national security: Direct all calls to the emergency number 911
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Some fun quotes.
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” - George Burns
“Poverty is not the absence of goods, but rather the overabundance of desire.” – Plato
“Every generation thinks its problems are unique and potentially fatal. And yet every generation has survived to the next.” Carl Sagan
“We learn by experience, but some of us have to go to summer school.” P. DeVries
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Volunteer Ambassador Program
Orientation Meetings
Held every Friday
If you are or want to be a volunteer at the UKC Senior Center this is for you. We will be gathering together to build a team of helpers.
Come and pick your job.
Friday, Nov. 5th, at 11:00am
Friday, Nov. 12th, at 11:00am
Friday, Nov.19th, at 11:00am
Friday, Nov 26th, No meeting
See you then!!_________________________________
Scrip Fundraiser
We have scrip, or gift certificates from several retail businesses available for sale at the Center. The Center makes from 1 ½ percent to 16 percent on the sales. Be sure to support your Center by buying scrip from us.
_________________________________ Food Handler’s Card
Third Thursday of every month
The next class for your card is November 18th, 2004, here at the Center. Class starts promptly at 4:00pm so come a little early.
Bring $10.00 cash, no checks, please
Whoever picked up their $95.00 in Super One scrip needs to pay for it. We need to balance our scrip account and that is the only transaction that is outstanding. Thank you very much
Sept 30 Arlene Geiger, Chuck Mills, Bernard Grywacz
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_________________________________ Just a reminder.. . The UKC Senior Center is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization and all donations are 100% tax deductible. We can provide receipts whenever needed. Thank you
Wanted !!!
We are looking for a volunteer grant writer with a proven track record. We will also consider a contract grant writer. Please contact Elaine at the Center
Fundraiser snapshot for August, 2004
Diner for August
$337.00
Raffle ticket sales for August
$6300.00
Member support drive for August
$0
July income
$10,097.27
July expenses
$9,467.10
Profit/loss for July, 2004
+$630.17
Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for someone who would like to take on the chore of dusting inside the building. This would take about 30 minutes per week to dust the furniture, sills, and other dust gatherers we have. If this job is something you would like to do, drop by and talk to Elaine.
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Special Thanks
A very special thanks to Guy McFadden and Larry Putnam for keeping the parking lot and walk ways free from snow. They have worked several hours at no cost to the Center to keep the area clear and safe.
THANK YOU
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For your convenience we have made available copies of the financial report of the Senior Center. They are at the Sunshine Desk and cost $.50 per copy |
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Chiropractic Health Care
Dr. D. M. Bridgeman
674-4448
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Board games
Are you a board game enthusiast? We are looking for people who would like to get together in the lounge and play cribbage, dominos, chess, and other games. If that is something you enjoy, call the center at 674-7530
and we will plan a meeting to set up time for people to meet and schedule an activity. |
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Many More Thanks
Many more thanks to the team of faithful people who helped make the Murder Mystery a great success. Donna E., Sue J., Paul and Diane W, Donna G, Molly, Jeanell, Vickie, Larry and Rosemary(mopping the floor) and all who helped to sell
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Exercise class
If you have spent your summer eating ice cream and need to get back in shape, we have two exercise classes every Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 8:00am and 9:00am. There is no charge for this activity. |
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Volunteers needed for meal service
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Ironworks Health Club
24 Hour Access
674-5696 |
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