ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER LA PINE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 16450 Victory Lane, La Pine, OR 97739 541-536-6237 Thanksgiving is a day to be grateful for what you have and to think about giving back to others. At the La Pine Senior Activity Center we are grateful for the volunteers that give back and help us to provide services and fun activities. You are amazing volunteers! Thank you for everything. We hope you continue to be so hardworking and helpful. On Wednesday, November 21 we will have a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner for our lunch at 12:00 p.m.. ALL ARE INVITED. Please come and bring a friend, family member or just someone that you think would enjoy a great meal. IN THIS ISSUE FRONT OFFICE MESSAGE - P. 1 BUILDING HOURS AND LUNCH - P. 2 MORE ABOUT YOUR SENIOR CENTER - P. 3 UPCOMING EVENTS - P. 4 POEM & ADS - P. 5 WARMING CENTER RESOURCES FOR HELP - P. 6
LA PINE SENIOR ACIVITY CENTER PAGE 2 BUILDING HOURS Your La Pine Senior Activity Center is open five days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Stop by and join in the activities, have lunch, or just have a cup of coffee and visit. HOLIDAY AND BAD WEATHER CLOSURES The Center will be closed for November 22 & 23 for Thanksgiving. Also note that we close due to bad weather. There will be signs on the door. If you want to be notified by email make sure we have your email address. WE HAVE LUNCH THREE DAYS A WEEK Come have lunch at the Center Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Thursday at 12:00 p.m. Birthday Drawing! Come in for lunch on the last Tuesday of your birthday month and enter to win a lunch card valued at $48. If you are 60 or older you may have your lunch at no charge. If you prefer to make a small donation we suggest $4 per person. If you are under 60 the cost for lunch is $5 We also have carry-out and delivery for $8 per lunch. Membership Drawing The last Thursday of each month there will be a drawing for $50. When you come in for LUNCH you will receive a ticket for the drawing. For both drawings: You must be a member of the Senior Center and you must be present to win. If you are 60 years old or older and would like to get help with your meals please call: Denise Mitchell, La Pine Meals on Wheels Coordinator, to arrange delivery. 541-848-9075 Meals on Wheels is always looking for volunteers to help with delivery or fill morning orders. Call Denise at the above number. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Help is needed at your La Pine Senior Activity Center. We need help in the kitchen for catering events and lunch. We are also always looking for friendly faces at the front desk and the lunch check-in desk. If you would like to help call us at 541-536-6237.
LA PINE SENIOR ACIVITY CENTER PAGE 3 More about your La Pine Senior Activity Center Grief Support Group There is a Grief Support/ Bereavement Group that meets at the La Pine Senior Activity Center on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 am. All are Welcome Granny Pies Our Grannys continue to bake! Come in and place an order for homemade pies - $18 per pie. Need a Lawyer? The Council of Aging of Central Oregon and Legal Aid services of OR will be here December 3, 10 am to 12 pm. You need to schedule an appointment to be seen. Call Jamie Donahue at 541-536- 6237 Room Rentals and Flame-On catering has been providing catering and event services in the La Pine area since 2008. Large or Small, we do it all! From Wine and Hors d oeuvres to sit down dinners. Call us for all your catering needs. 541-536-6237 We are located in the La Pine Senior Center in La Pine, Oregon. Room Rentals - call 541-536-6237 The Center s Heritage Room is a perfect place for Wedding Receptions, Anniversary or Birthday parties. We also have a smaller room for rental - perfect for small groups. MONDAY BINGO La Pine Activity Senior Center BINGO EVERY MONDAY, 5:45 pm. TUESDAY BINGO La Pine Activity Senior Center BINGO EVERY TUESDAY, 12:45 pm. Please arrive a 1/2 hour early or come for dinner on Monday at 4:30 pm Please arrive a 1/2 hour early or come for lunch on Tuesdays at 11:45 am
LA PINE SENIOR ACIVITY CENTER PAGE 4 UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, November 5 & 19 at 6-8 p.m.- CROCHET Comfort Covers Ministry crochets blankets for cancer patients and others who are infirm. Come join in or learn to crochet. Wednesday, November 7 & 21 at 12:00 p.m.- RESOURCE HELP The La Pine Community Health Center offers help with resources such as transportation, dental, food, etc. If you need help come talk to Serena at the Senior Center on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month Saturday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m.- COOKING CLASS with PAULA This class is full. Look for the next class in January. This month she is teaching how to make "Takeout favorites" - Chinese. Tuesday, November 13 & 27, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Behavioral Health Deschutes County Behavioral Health will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday's, November 13 & 27 and December 11. Free free to stop by to hear about Behavior Health services provided by the County, information on the Crisis Line and ask any questions you have about County provided programs for Behavioral Health. Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. - CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR Come browse and buy handmade crafts and other items at the November Craft Fair and Bazaar at the Senior Center. You might find the perfect gift! Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 p.m. - MOVIE - "Bill W." This is a documentary about the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is open to the public. Come learn about this life saving program. Wednesday, November 28, 4:30 p.m. - BUNCO Bunco is a fun, easy game! Come for dinner at 4:30, bunco starts at 5:30. You need to reserve your spot and pre-pay at the Senior Center. Friday, November 30, 6:00 p.m. - MEMORY WREATH Join us to create a Memory Wreath, you bring the personal items to include on the wreath, the instructor provides the wreath and ribbon. Sign up and pay at the front desk - $30.
LA PINE SENIOR ACIVITY CENTER PAGE 5 La Pine Our operating hours will be 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Calvary Chapel, 16430 3rd St, La Pine. Questions call or text Lori Henry 541-306-8635. It's getting COLD out there Folks. The Warming shelter is looking for MORE Volunteers for this winter. If your interested in helping please come into La Pine Senior Activity Center and sign up. Remember You Volunteers make this program STAY OPEN!!. An Original Thanksgiving Poem by Trudie Gavette As each Season fades and blends into another..memories remaining keep a vigil that the passing Season will come again... And come again it does, whether Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall...each one becomes a favorite of all!! The present Season is a time for "Thanksgiving"...being thankful for the natural beauty and bountiful blessings bestowed us by our Creator!!! Let this feeling of "Thanksgiving", enrapture our Souls..trimphantly resounding like beautiful music "unfolding"!!! ADVERTISE WITH US Advertise in the La Pine Senior Activity Center Newsletter and Website. If interested please call 542-536-6237 or email: lauradickinson@lapineseniorcenter.org
LA PINE SENIOR ACIVITY CENTER PAGE 6 RESOURCES FOR HELP Meals on Wheels, Denise Mitchell... 541-797-9107 Email: admin@councilonaging.org Web: www.councilonaging.org Family Caregiver Support Program, Case Manager: Wes Vaughn... 541-678-5483 Ext. 116 Legal Assistance, Legal Aid Services of Oregon... 541-385-6944 Seniors and People with Disabilities... 541-536-8919 Deschutes County Veterans Service... 541-385-3214 Partners in Care... 541-382-5882 Information on Caregivers... 541-678-5483 Ext. 104 Social Security Office... 800-772-1213 AARP... 866-554-5360 Department of Human Services... 541-536-8919 Heart n Home.... 541-536-7399 Senior Center Officers Chairperson: Joe Page Vice Chair: Katie Ecker Treasurer: Carolyn Holbrook Manager: Jamie Donahue Secretary: Laura Dickinson Board of Directors Joe Page Katie Ecker Carolyn Holbrook Betty Bernard Ron Lewis Nadine Lewis Contact Information Office: (541) 536-6237 Email: LaPineSeniorCenter@gmail.com Website: lapineseniorcenter.org Manager: Jamie Donahue Front Desk Manager: Laura Dickinson Kitchen: Marie Hohnstein Events: Paula Matthiesen Catering: Lecia Tallman The La Pine Senior Activity Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. As such, we depend on donations and volunteer help for all of our operating revenue, except for the lunch program, which receives some fiscal help form the Council on Aging of Central Oregon. Your donations and volunteer hours help us meet our mission and keep the doors open. Thanks to all who volunteer, donate and belong! LA PINE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER NEWSLETTER For more information about advertising in the News, calendar events, corrections or story ideas, please contact Laura Dickinson 541-536-6237 or email lauradickinson@lapineseniorcenter.org MONTHLY DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS THE 20th OF EACH MONTH