TIMES. Ogden Golden Hours

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The reality is we are losing 500 WWII veterans each day, and less than a million are still alive of the 16 million that served. Honor Flight recognizes these hero s by focusing on the older veterans.

Jim Hicks and Mr. Ben Noid, Back: Tim Noid, escort The Golden Vet s group that meets every Wednesday have had three of our veterans participate in the Utah Honor Flight. Mr. Fred Roberts, Mr.

1 Ogden City Corp Ogden Golden Hours Newsletter Date TIMES th Street Ogden, UT (801) October 2016 ~ Volume 24~ Issue 10 UTAH HONOR FLIGHT Their Memorial, Our Mission The Utah Honor Flight, is an organization that Veterans can participate in a whirlwind tour of our nation s capital, its monuments and history at no cost to the veteran! The reality is we are losing 500 WWII veterans each day, and less than a million are still alive of the 16 million that served. Honor Flight recognizes these hero s by focusing on the older veterans. Remember, the WWII memorial wasn t built till 2004, by that time many of our WWII vets had passed without the knowledge of the recognition that they deserved would be built. Front: Mr. Jim Hicks and Mr. Ben Noid, Back: Tim Noid, escort The Golden Vet s group that meets every Wednesday have had three of our veterans participate in the Utah Honor Flight. Mr. Fred Roberts, Mr. Jim Hicks and Mr. Ben Noid all have taken advantage of this opportunity. Right now the focus for the participants are the WWII vet s and Korea War veterans, due to their declining numbers and the urgency that comes with their age. If you are a veteran, you do not have to be a Golden Vet to participate, please see Bob for information and an application. To all our veterans a heartfelt thanks for your service. If you are interested in our Golden Vets Group, it meets every Wednesday at 9:30. SUPERVISOR S CORNER By Bob Geier October is National Pizza Month Holy mackerel, who hasn t indulged in their favorite pizza? Whether it be the plain old cheese pizza or a concoction with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over a selection of herbs and meats. Most everyone loves pizza! Pizza is not a new item, going back to Greek s and Roman s with their baked flat bread that would be flavored with herbs and olive oil not unlike todays focaccia bread. Naples Italy takes pride in that they feel they are the home of the modern pizza like we enjoy today. At one time it was sold by street vendors and such that the working people of Naples could eat with their hands. To the disgust of the more well off folks of Naples. Tradition states that in recognition of a visit by Queen Margherita that pizza maker Raffaele Esposito created a pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil, the colors of which are representative of the colors on the Italian flag, and this combination is still known as Pizza Margherita! Pizza came to America through with the Italian immigrants and really took off after World War Two, with the return of G.I. s to America who enjoyed the pizza in Italy and Europe. So, next time you grab a slice think back on the long history of the Pizza.

2 Page 2 GOLDEN HOURS SENIOR CENTER GOLDEN HOURS NEWSLETTER This newsletter is produced monthly by the Golden Hours Center staff and is available at no cost to Center participants. The Golden Hours Center is funded by Ogden City Corporation and is in partnership with Weber Human Services. Mayor Mike Caldwell Public Services Director Jay Lowder Recreation Manager Edd Bridge *********************************** City Council Members Chair Richard A. Hyer, Municipal Ward 2 Ben Nadolski, Municipal Ward 4 Bart E. Blair, At-Large Seat B Neil K. Garner, Municipal Ward 1 Luis Lopez, At-Large Seat C Marcia White, At-Large Seat A Doug Stephens, Municipal Ward 3 *********************************** Center Staff Bob Geier, Supervisor Marqae Martinson, Assistant Supervisor Maurine Taylor, Secretary Jeannie Young, Exercise Coordinator Leon Varble, Night Monitor Byron Garner, Night Monitor Regina Wadman, Weber Senior Nutrition Coordinator SENIOR COUNCIL Mary Ann Schumacher Judy Evenhuis Naudine Jensen Louise Kelley Regina Wadman Cindy Blanchard The Golden Hours Senior Council meets the First Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. Golden Hours Advisory Committee Chair Eugene Earickson Vice Chair Ben Noid Carol Robertson Clara (Lolly) Nyce Ray Nyce Carol Hartmann Joyce Henry Dot Price Ex-Officio Members Edd Bridge Ogden City Recreation Manager Mike Van-Leeuwen Weber Senior Nutrition Manager Paula Price Director of Community Services WHS The Golden Hours Advisory Committee meets the Second Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. Special Accommodations Persons needing special accommodations to participate in activities at the Center are requested to inquire at the front desk. The Center will make every effort to assist hearing, vision or physically impaired participants. Please notify us at least three working days in advance of the need at (801)

3 Page 3 October 2016 SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS OFFERED REGISTERING FOR PROGRAMS To signup for a program or class, please call the Center at , or visit the Center at th Street in Ogden, Utah. Art Class ~ held on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Robert Micheaux is our instructor. WEEKLY SEMINARS ARE HELD AT THE GOLDEN HOURS CENTER ON 11:00 A.M. October 5 ~ Roxanne Earl, State of Utah Unclaimed Property October 12 ~ IHC Advanced Directive October 19 ~ Cordell Measells, Paranormal Pulse Paranormal Investigations October 26 ~ David Robinson, Weber Human Services Changes in Medicare and Open Enrollment Information OTHER SENIOR SERVICES Foot Clinic ~ October 12, nails and foot massage. By appointment only ~ $13.00 Legal Services ~ October 6, 13, 20 Check times ~ By appointment only. Haircuts ~ October 8:30 a.m. By appointment only ~ $5.00 Ask a Nurse ~ October 20, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE CLIPBOARDS AT THE FRONT DESK Beginning Computer Classes ~ held on a threeweek rotating schedule. Class will start. This includes a free memory device. Maurine Taylor is our instructor. Quilting/Sewing ~ held every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motion ~ held Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Ruth Ann Alton is our instructor Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training ~ held Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Jeannie Young is our Certified Senior Instructor. Spanish Study Group ~ held every Friday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Clint Roberts is our instructor. Silversmithing ~ held every Thursday from 5:30p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our Instructor is Artist Joe Kent. Material at cost. Beginning Ukulele Classes ~ held ever y Wednesday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Jeannie Young is our instructor. Ukulele Jam ~ held every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Writing Class ~ held every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Writing for your Soul ~ Ellen Dolock is our instructor. Crafts Class ~ held every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30pm. Price is dependent on project.

With about 55 in attendance the evening was fun and energetic. Want to learn to play? A new Ukulele beginners group will begin on Wednesday, October 5, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

6 Page 6 BBQ with the Ukuleles Thank you to all who came for the end of summer BBQ with the Ukulele group. As usual, they put on a great performance! It is hard to believe that it has only been a year since the Ukulele group began their musical journey. The energy and fun that they bring always makes for an enjoyable time. With about 55 in attendance the evening was fun and energetic. Want to learn to play? A new Ukulele beginners group will begin on Wednesday, October 5, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This class will be held weekly. Thought of the Month Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the Life you ve imagined. -Thoreau Looking for Some Volunteers! Golden Hours is in need of some volunteers for the Front Desk and the Opp Shop. That s right you too could help out answering phones and taking questions relative to our facility and services or selling some of our wares to make some money for the center. Want to help us make a difference or know someone at home that would be a great volunteer at the front desk or the Opp Shop, then have them come in and see one of the staff and we will work with them on finding the perfect fit. Guess Who? Okay everyone, Guess Who is a game in which we will make a few statements about one of our members, and the first one to guess who that member is will win a prize. This means you have to engage yourself and learn about other folks here at the center. That s right, you need to move around at lunch time and question other people in an attempt to get the right information to learn enough about other members so you can make an educated guess. The first one to come to Bob with the right answer will win a special prize! The individual who is the topic of the game will not be eligible. That would be too easy. Okay Everyone a New Guess Who Clue Clue 1: Ben Lomond Graduate Clue 2: Enjoys visiting Billings Montana Clue 3: Motivator Clue 4: Born in Rock Springs Clue 5: Likes to Bowl Clue 6: Likes classic cars Clue 7: Likes ping pong Clue 8: Semper Fi! Clue 9: Drives a pickup Clue 10: Likes to Play Pool The answer to this ongoing set of clues is Mike Romero. Judy Evenhuis guessed correctly. Look for new clues on our mystery person in the next newsletter. New Class Time! The Lapidary class which is held on Tuesday evenings has become very popular. So popular, in fact, that the lapidary lab will be open on Monday evenings as well. This new class time will begin on Monday, October 10, at 7pm. The Beehive Rock and Gem Club sponsor our instructors, Lynn Hayes and Michael Rhoades are full of talent, experience and skill.

The more often a person participates in mentally stimulating activities the less build up of Beta-amyloid they have in their brain. Let s keep those brains clear of plaque and puzzle away!

7 Page 7 Hmmm, Puzzling. Studies show that doing crossword puzzles helps to ward off Alzheimer s disease. Beta-amyloid is a toxic protein that builds up in the brain creating plaque directly linked to Alzheimer s. The more often a person participates in mentally stimulating activities the less build up of Beta-amyloid they have in their brain. Let s keep those brains clear of plaque and puzzle away! DOWN 2 most populous city in California 3 a disorder of the muscles of the eyes 5 by some form of play, amusement, or relaxation 8 the science or study of the practical or industrial arts 9 human speech 11 the act or business transporting goods ACROSS 1 happening or existing in space 4 a passage or sequence selected or quoted from a book, article, film, etc. 6 a man who philanders 7 without destroying or depleting natural resources 10 money in the form of coins or banknotes 12 any center of activity, attention, etc. 13 to reproduce or repeat 14 people living in a particular district 15 educational institution of the highest level One Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodles Ingredients 2 large (or 3 small) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chopped raw vegetables (equal amounts of onions, carrots, celery) 1 Tbsp minced garlic Salt & Pepper 1 small can cream of chicken soup + 1 can milk 2 cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 pound dry fettuccine pasta 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + 1/2 cup cheese for topping Instructions 1. Heat olive oil in a 4-5 quart pot. 2. Add chopped vegetables and minced garlic. Saute over medium-high heat for about five minutes, or until vegetables are just becoming tender. 3. Add chicken and season with a couple pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Continue to saute over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. It does not have to be cooked through since it will continue to cook in the sauce. 4. Add cream of chicken soup, milk, chicken broth, pasta and dry seasonings. Stir. 5. Bring to a boil and turn heat down to low. Simmer for minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring every five minutes to keep pasta from sticking together. 6. Once pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover pot and let rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce. 7. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for garnish.

8 Page 8 MISSION The mission of the Golden Hours Center is to promote independence and support to the 50+ population by providing health and wellness, exercise and fitness, art, socialization, nutrition, music, job skills, computer training, and educational opportunities for the older adults of Ogden City. Our Center offers a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment that enriches the lives of those we proudly serve. Hours of Operation Monday ~ Friday 8:00 a.m.~ 4:00 p.m. Evening Hours: Monday ~ Friday 5:30 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. Lunch Served to the Center by Weber Nutrition Monday ~ Friday 11:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Age 50 to 59 ~ $6.00 Age 60 & up Donation of $3.00 ************************************************ Golden Hours Center Holiday Schedule Golden Hours will be open for Regular Business Hours throughout the month of October. Alzheimer s Support Group for Caregivers October 18 ~ The Support Group is held on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kim Boyer is the representative for the Support Group. Respite Group October 18 ~ Paula Ledford is the coordinator for the Respite Group on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This group gives Caregivers a little time for themselves. Remember to go to the Ogden City Website for more information ~~ ogdencity.com ~~ Welcome to Anyone New If you are new to the Center, please be sure to fill out a membership card and have your picture taken. Make sure to swipe your card so you are registered at the front desk each time you arrive at the Center. We also ask that those of you who have been here a long time who have not registered to please do so. When you swipe your card each time you come, it helps us with our accountability to the City. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Utah Special Needs Registry The Special Needs Registry (SNR) has been developed for individuals that may require special assistance from emergency services personnel during a disaster or other emergency. For further assistance or information Visit: www. specialneedsutah.org 211@utahfoodbank.org Dial: 2-1-1

TIMES. The Vernal Equinox, Let Us Welcome Spring on March 20, 2017

TIMES. The Vernal Equinox, Let Us Welcome Spring on March 20, 2017 Ogden City Corp Ogden Golden Hours TIMES Newsletter Date 650 25 th Street Ogden, UT 84401 - (801) 629-8864 March 2017 ~ Volume 25~ Issue 3 SUPERVISOR S CORNER By Bob Geier The Vernal Equinox, Let Us Welcome