TITLE: HILLYARD SENIOR CENTER NEWS NONPROFIT ORG MARCH 2010

ISSUE DATE: MARCH 2010 US POSTAGE

FREQUENCY: PUBLISHED MONTHLY PAID
ORGANIZATION: HILLYARD SENIOR CENTER PERMIT #722
ISSUE NO. 03-10 Spokane WA

Hillyard
Senior Center Staff
Jerry Unruh
Director

Sarah Tinkle
Inside…... A Message
Activity Coordinator

Mary Sullivan
 Dinner / Auction From The Director
Fundraiser
Administrative Assistant
Friday, March
Sandi White 12th! We Want You!
Program Assistant As many of you know our largest fundraiser of the year is
 Casino Trip to upon us. The annual Dinner /Auction is scheduled for
Cheryl Hubert Friday March 12th at our neighboring Southside Senior
Program & Office Assistant Chewelah! Activity Center. As I write this message, we have sold less
than 50 tickets to our membership for the event. Once again
Ed Bronowski  Uniontown I say, We Want You! This auction helps our organization continue
Van Driver to fund many of the programs, activities and special events that many
Sausage Feed!
March 7th of you take part in everyday! These are not free to host, yet we
June Meyer rarely ask for much of a fee to take part in them. I continually hear
Bookkeeper
the misconception that our center is totally funded by City, State or
 Ham on Regal! Federal Funds so there is no need to collect money for activities. I
Mary Sullivan
Senior Nutrition March 10th am hear to tell you, that is false! In fact we receive less than 50% of
our budget from City, State and Federal funds combined. The cost to
do business however is real, there is a lease to pay monthly, utilities,
salaries, taxes, insurance, maintenance and fuel for our two vehicles,
 Monthly Dance newsletter printing and mailing, ect… The cost to be in business to
March. 3rd ! offer recreational opportunities to the senior population is a reality. I
Hillyard Senior Center am often amazed at how quick people will give to their organizations
Board of Directors  Movie Day
of faith, yet rarely think to support their local senior center. These
are the same places that you come to eat, laugh, share a moment with
Darline Divine March 24th friends, play a game, take a trip, exercise, or just simply come to
President “Amelia” visit so that you won’t be alone! What a difference your lives might Come Give Dancing a try!
be without a senior center! Please take a moment to reflect on what Great Music, Great Friends,
Donna Fox this center does for your life and consider lending your support in Good Times!”
 Irish Shamrock
Vice President
Shakes & B-day
whatever way you can! Jerry ☺
Marguerite Haverfield Hi Everyone! Party on
Secretary/ Tres. We have finally made it to March and in just a couple of weeks we will conduct our Wednesday
largest fundraiser of the year. The Annual Dinner Auction! Thank you for answering
our call for auction items and now we need to fill the seats for the event. We still
March 17th!
Janet Ashley
Joan Baugh have tickets to sell and we could use your help in doing so. Most of you have family,
Bill Brewer friends, neighbors and associates that could help fill our event room. Tickets are
available in the HSC office for $30 and will include a great dinner, entertainment, Plus ….
Lilie Brucick
Anne Bryant and a silent and live auction. I am hopeful that you’ll help us to make this year’s there’s
Darline Divine auction the success that it has been in the past! So much more!
Kathy Fisher
Marguerite Haverfield Thanks for your support !
Mike Henslee Darline Call HSC 482-0803 for Tickets $30.00
Dorothy Hutchisson
Ray Long
Jim McLaughlin
June Meyer
Affiliated with Watch for next month’s issue for
Marlene Whitney City of Spokane exciting new tours and events
Parks & Recreation Department
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, From the Activity Desk:
February was a very active month for the center. We hosted our first
Mystery Dinner Theatre. It was a great success, a big thank you to all Senior Nutrition Program of Spokane County Health District grant for Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington
the performers and volunteers that worked so hard to make it possible! funded by the Federal Older American Act & Senior Citizen Services of Eastern Washington. Milk or Buttermilk served with
Tales and Tributes Monte Carlo Night followed and our thanks go out to R & R Heating,
for co-sponsoring the event by staffing all the tables with dealers. All
meal. Call 482-0803 by 12:00 noon the day before you plan to eat, so we can order your meal. Cancel as soon as possible,
so someone else may have your meal. Suggested donation $3.50. Please sign in when you arrive for the meal. ***Ask us
the while, staff and many volunteers have been working tirelessly to about frozen meals for the weekend and liquid meals for those needing extra nutrition.***
Thanks so much for your prepare for our Annual Dinner Auction. Being that this is the largest
generous contributions this month. The fundraiser for the center, we begin working months in advance to ensure the fundraiser is a
following members donated coffee, tuna, success. However, no matter how hard we work we have no control over the level of par-
napkins, or other supplies: Joyce ticipation our membership chooses to give. But we do have belief in our center, its pro-
Monday, Mar 1 Tuesday, Mar 9 Wednesday, Mar 17 Thursday, Mar 25
Bagdon, Laverna Dormaier, Carol grams, activities, trips, events, and classes. Because we believe in the center’s purpose we
Polynesian Pork Chicken Alfredo w/pasta St. Patrick B-day Party Turkey Divan
Kisslinger, Mary Anderson, Sandy Steamed Rice California Blend veggie Buttered Noodles
work hard to keep it possible, I hope you all share in that belief with us. We want to create Green Beans Irish Corned Beef and
Geier, Dorothy Greene, Sybil Nuckolls, Peas Germany Blend Veggies
a nice evening for you at the Dinner Auction, but please remember it’s not really about the Carrots Cabbage
Audrey Macarty, Mary Pizzillo, Lorraine Apple Cranberry Crisp Salad with dressing
location, the food, or the entertainment, it’s really all about showing support and belief in Cookie / Dinner Roll Boiled Red Potatoes
Larson, Stella DeWood, Virginia Butt, Bread Stick Apple Cobbler / Breadstick
Shamrock Cake
Velda Miller, Alfred Ungaro, Laura the center through fundraising. I hope I’ll see you there! Sarah _OR_
Chicken Sandwich
_OR_
Milk or Juice
_OR_
Pritchard, Donna Fox, Betty Cook, BBQ Turkey on Bun Cobb Salad
Marvin Hitchcock, Ken Tewes, and Thursday, Mar 18
Royce & Linda Cuneo. Tuesday, Mar 2 Wednesday, Mar 10 Friday, Mar 26
BBQ Chicken Macaroni & Cheese
We also appreciate all those Spanish Rice Casserole Meatloaf w/Gravy
Hash Brown Potatoes Herbed Green Beans
who made cash donations, memorials, Vegetable Blend Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli/Cauliflower blend Stewed Tomatoes
and senior pledges this month: Jan Applesauce Green Peas
Melon Cup / Cornbread French Bread / Fruit
Thread, Alberta Rice, Kay McKay, Cake / Dinner Roll California Blend Veggies
_OR_ -OR_
Patricia Hilleary, Bonnie Glaze, Marlene _OR_ Fresh Fruit / Wheat Bread
Vegetable Frittata Chicken Caesar Salad
Meatloaf Sandwich _OR_
Whitney, Dorothy & David Hutchisson,
Patricia Fisher, Viola Gabrian, Doris & Fishwich
Wendall Ibach, and Deloris Allert.
Wednesday, Mar 3 Thursday, Mar 11 Friday, Mar 19
Pork Roast w/Gravy Spaghetti w/meat sauce Butter Beans w/Ham Monday, Mar 29
Scalloped Potatoes Italian Green Beans Spinach Chicken & Dumplings
Green Beans Salad with dressing Cornbread Broccoli
Applesauce / Dinner Roll Peach Cobbler / Breadstick Fruit / Veggie Salad Fresh Fruit
Our sympathy goes out to the _OR_ _OR_ _OR_ Dinner Roll
family and friends of Jeanne Myers and Meat Taco Cottage Cheese Plate Chicken Breast Sandwich Gingerbread w/topping
Frances Linder, both of whom recently
passed away. We wish a speedy recovery _OR_
to all those who have been ill or had
Thursday, Mar 4 Friday, Mar 12 Monday, Mar 22 Tuna Salad Sandwich
Chicken w/wild rice Casserole Roast Turkey w/Gravy Orange Chicken
surgery, including Darline Divine, Francais Blend Veggies
Geneva Doolittle, Mike Henslee and Confetti Coleslaw
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Chow Mein Tuesday, Mar 30
others we are unaware of. Please know Peas & Carrots Steamed Rice Pot Roast
Pudding / Dinner Roll Summer Blend Veggies Mandarin Oranges / Dinner Roll
we are thinking of all our members who _OR_ Roasted Veggies
Chilled Pears _OR Green Beans Amandine
have been unable to visit the Center Tuna Pasta Salad _OR_ Bean Soup/Ham Sandwich Cake / Dinner Roll
recently due to illness. Chili Con Carne _OR_
Friday, Mar 5 Chicken Salad Wrap
Swiss Steak w/tomatoes Monday, Mar 15 Tuesday, Mar 23
Note: Please let us know when Rosemary Red Potatoes Beef stroganoff w/Pasta
Salmon Loaf w/Dill Sauce
someone has passed away or has been Pacific Blend veggies Mashed Potatoes Zucchini & Tomatoes Wednesday, Mar 31
ill so that we may send a card. Salad w/dressing Spinach Salad Chicken Chaussuer
Orange Glazed Carrots
Thank you! Peaches / Breadstick Baked Apple Slices / Breadstick Calico Rice
Fruit / Biscuit
_OR_ _OR_ Broccoli/Cauliflower
_OR_
Clam Chowder Beef Stew Turkey Swiss Wrap Ambrosia Deluxe
Breadstick
_OR_
Monday, Mar 8
Non - Discrimination Baked Ham w/pineapple Tuesday, Mar 16 Wednesday, Mar 24 Hamburger on a Bun
Statement Creamed Potatoes Swedish Meatballs BBQ Pork Riblet
Broccoli with Rice Sweet Potatoes
The Hillyard Senior Center does Fresh Fruit Peas & Carrots Spinach
not discriminate on the basis of Bread / Cookie Spiced Peaches Brownie / Breadstick
_OR_ Rye Bread / Cookie _OR_
age, sex, race, color, creed, Wear your Green & come enjoy a Shamrock Shake & B-day Party! _OR_
Cheeseburger Casserole BBQ Beef Sandwich
national origin or disability. Chicken Pot Pie

 8 ounce milk and 1 part fortified margarine included with each meal. Menus subject to change without notice

A good time had by the many at the Valentine Ice
Cream Social held on February 10th at HSC!
Joann Gronseth played some sing
along music at the February Valen-
tine’s Social where we built and
enjoyed a 20 foot Banana Split!
Gerri Wendlandt, Ann Schuler, and Lynn Ostlie team
up on their dealer Bill in a friendly game of
Black Jack Table at Monte Carlo Night!
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Hillyard Senior Center’s trip and tour policy
for travel. The policy is to establish
voluntary participation and assure fair and
equal access to sign up for any and all
future trips and tours.
Breakfast Out Casino Trip to Chewelah
 Our travel policy will incorporate
Monday March 8 th
$5 Thursday, March 11th $12
call in, mail in, and walk in
reservations. The center will utilize a Join your Director and your friends from the The drive to Chewe-
first pay, first go, method for HSC for a delicious lah is beautiful!
registration. Phone and walk in breakfast at the Har- Gambling is fun,
reservations DO NOT guarantee a vester in Spangle. Start and when you’re
spot on a trip. Participants who call your week with a done relax in the
in and request to be signed up on a
yummy tummy. Re- cafe the breakfast
“Mousetrap” was a huge success as our first ever, Mystery trip but are unpaid are simply
considered to be on an interest list. member breakfast is and lunch menu is
Dinner Theatre Play held February 5th at HSC! Special thanks delicious and the
When a participant’s money has on your own. Hurry
to the tireless cast and play’s director for all their hard work! prices aren’t bad either (on your own).
been received and a receipt has this trip fills quickly! Trip price includes
been issued, then and only then is a Transportation, and Escort. HSC Pick-up is at Register early for this trip, it will fill
person considered to be a quickly. Trip price includes: Transportation,
9:30am, and Home pick-ups afterwards.
registered participant of the trip and
their registration guaranteed.
and Escort. HSC pickup is at 9:00am and
Uniontown Sausage Feed Home pickups before.
 Interest sign ups and paid Sunday, March 7th $25
registration will be done at the
Travel to the Palouse for HSC Dinner/Auction Night @
Hillyard Senior Center office (4001
N. Cook 482-0803). Sign up for all this ever- popular trip. Southside Senior Center
trips will be taken at 8:30 am on the An enjoyable outing, Friday March 12th, $30
1st working day following the where the German food is
receipt of the newsletter. (sorry we
Join us for a great
great and so is the service. evening of elegance
cannot control the order in which
everyone receives their mail).
Great baked goods for at Southside Senior
sale and peruse the homemade arts and crafts Center. Buffet dinner,
 Participants living outside of the booths. We also will visit the Catholic Cathe- entertainment, silent
normal van pickup boundaries dral to see the magnificent architecture and and oral auction to
(North to Weile, East to Freya, West culture. Trip price includes: Transportation, directly benefit the
Members pose next to the to Division, and South to Indiana) Escort, and Lunch. HSC pickup is at 9:00am
will be considered for a trip home
Hillyard Senior Cen-
20 foot Banana Split! and Home pick-ups before. ter! Sign up early as
pick-up on a individual basis
depending on the direction and transportation is lim-
location of the trip’s destination. ited. Support your
Ham on Regal @ Ferris H.S. center and enjoy a GREAT evening out
 Non members of the Hillyard Senior with your HSC friends. Free transportation
Center will be allowed to participate Wednesday, March 10th $10 will be provided from the center to South-
in one trip prior to becoming a For over 40 side on a first come, first serve basis. HSC
member. years now, this pick-up at 4:45pm and Home pick-ups be-
event has be- gin at 4:00pm.
 Hillyard Senior Center will no longer come an annual
refund for a participants
“mu s t s ee”
cancellation of a day trips or tour.
However, if a cancellation is made presentation. Dinner / Night Out @ Fair-
at least 5 working days prior to the This year’s winds Retirement Community
trip, a credit will be issued for the
use of a trip at a later date. Note:
show titled Friday March 26th $8
“Life, Kinda, We will travel to Fairwinds
non-refundable deposits apply to all
Sorta”. You Retirement Community in
overnight & extended tours.
will see all North Spokane for a great
 Individuals requesting a home pick- types of enter- night of Dinner, beverages
up should add an additional $3.00 tainment, singing, dancing, comedy, and all & Entertainment. Tour this
to the advertised price of the trip. performers are Ferris High School staff, stu- magnificent retirement
Alma & Reid Baird show off their creative costumes at the dents and their parents. We will eat dinner (on
Mardi Gras Party we attended Sinto on Fat Tuesday! community and enjoy an evening out in
 Registration and participation in a your own) before the performance. Trip price style. Trip price includes: Transportation,
travel trip is considered a voluntary includes: Transportation, Escort, and admis-
acceptance of liability and shall not Dinner, Entertainment and Escort & Door
sion. HSC pick-ups at 5:30pm and Home pick Prizes will be drawn. HSC pick-up at
hold HSC responsible for any
participants own negligence.
-ups afterwards. 4:40pm, and Home pick up afterwards.
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Senior Empowerment AARP Volunteers are here

Resource & Referral Fair on Thursday afternoons
Monday March 29th $6 until the Tax Deadline in
The Spokane Valley Sen- April. The preparers are
ior Center is hosting a here from noon to 4:00pm.
referral fair to highlight Appointments are required! Reservation
the resources, services, Make plans to attend HSC’s Penny appointments are made on a first call basis.
and organizations avail- Bingo on Thursday, March, 18th for our Call 358-3526 to make your appointment!
able in our area. Empower Monthly Super Bingo Jackpot spon-
yourself with knowledge and take advan- sored by Maplewood Gardens & HSC.
tage of this one stop shop, loads of valu- The Blackout Game will be worth a $30
able information under one roof. We will payout. Come Join in the fun and be our
eat lunch (on your own) at the Spokane lucky winner! Remember, at Penny
Bingo it’s always just a penny a card! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Valley Mall before attending the fair Trip
price includes: Transportation, and Es-
 Cribbage Tournament Friday, 3-26 1 2 3 4 5
cort. HSC pickup is at 11:30am and
1:00-4:00PM. $2.00 Donation. Please 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:00-12:00 China Paint 8:00-9:00 Be Fit, Not Fat 8:30-12:00 Wii Bowling
Home pickups before. 12:30-2:00 Shopping 9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:30-12:30 Massage
call the office at 482-0803 to sign
up Remember, lunch is also available at 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Sr. Dance 9:00-12:00 Crafts Group 12:45-3:00 Pinochle
11:45PM. 1:00-4:00 Oil Painting 12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker
Sandhill Crane and Bird 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 1:00-3:00 Belles Pract
6:30-9:00 Pinochle 1:00 - 4:00 Tax Aid 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer
Tour- Othello  Make up day for Wii bowling league is
st 3-26. Please follow your 2-5 schedule
Wednesday, March 31 $29
Our own private tour of for play times.
8 9 10 11 12
the migrating cranes that
Come and be the lucky winner of our 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:00-12:00 China Paint 8:00-9:00 Be Fit, Not Fat 8:30-12:00 Wii Bowling
flock to this area of the  Wish list: Vanilla ice cream, snack 12:30-2:00 Shopping 9:30-11:00 Board Meets 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:30-12:30 Foot Care
state at the potholes res- Monthly Day Trip Giveaway sponsored by crackers, and cookies, paper towels, 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics 1:00-3:00 Cardmaking 9:00-12:00 Crafts Group 12:45-3:00 Pinochle
ervoir near Othello. A “The Academy –Retirement Community”. napkins, tuna fish, cups, plastic forks. 1:00-4:00 Oil Painting 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker
step-on guide will de- The day trip giveaway is drawn at our 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 1:00-3:00 Belles Pract
scribe the local area birds monthly Birthday Party. One lucky winner 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 6:30-9:00 Pinochle 1:00 - 4:00 Tax Aid 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer
 Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with
(Including the burrowing will receive one (1) FREE day trip (up to a 5:30— Dinner/Auction
Shamrock Shakes on 3-17 at 12:30 and
owl) and other wildlife $25 value) offered in the upcoming
the March birthday party at 1:00. Make
as we drive through the local viewing monthly daytrips at HSC. Come be our
an afternoon of it and come to lunch at 15 16 17 18 8:30-11 Wii Bowl 19
areas. Lunch (is on your own) Trip in- lucky winner in March! Thanks again! The
12:00. Please call the office at 482- 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:00-12:00 China Paint 8:00-9:00 Be Fit, Not Fat 9:30-12:30 Massage
cludes: Transportation, Escort, and Ad- Academy for supporting of our day trip
0803 to reserve a meal. And don't forget 12:30-2:00 Shopping 9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:30-12:30 Foot Care
mission. HSC pick-ups at 7:00am and giveaways! 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:30- Shamrock Shakes 9:00-12:00 Crafts Group 11:45-12:45 Lunch
to wear green!
Home pick-up before. 1:00-4:00 Oil Painting 12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics 1:00-3:00 Birthday Party 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:45-3:00 Pinochle
3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker 1:00-3:00 Super Bingo 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker
 Speaker: Robin Cole from Family 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 1:00 - 4:00 Tax Aid 1:00-3:00 Belles Pract
Home Care will speak 3-25 at 11:30 6:30-9:00 Pinochle 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer
about an inhome program that helps
qualifying seniors with medication
Mark your calen- evaluation, med boxes, blood pressure 22 23 24 25 26
dars for June 16th monitoring, and more! Come and learn 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:00-12:00 China Paint 8:00-9:00 Be Fit, Not Fat 8:30-12:00 Wii Bowling
and plan to attend about this opportunity. Call the office to 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics 12:00-1:00 Lunch 9:00-12:00 Crafts Group 11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:30-2:00 Shopping 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:30-2:00 Movie 11:30-12:00 Speaker 12:45-3:00 Pinochle
the 1st Annual All order lunch that day! 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker
City Senior Center 1:00-4:00 Oil Painting 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 1:00-4:00 Cribbage Tour
Fundraising Event  Movie Day: is on Wed. March 24th 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer 6:30-9:00 Pinochle 1:00-4:00 Tax Aid 1:00-3:00 Belles Pract
“Annie Get Your “Amelia” starring: Hillary Swank and 3:45-4:45 Gentle Exer
Gun” This fabulous musical is being per- Richard Gere– New Release 12:30pm.
formed by the Spokane Civic Theatre as a $1.00 Donation! 29 30 31
cooperative fundraiser to benefit local area 9:00-10:00 Sr. Fitness 9:00-12:00 China Paint
senior centers in Spokane. Tickets are  Last chance to purchase your tickets for 10:00-12:00 Computers 9:30-12:00 AM Ceramics 12:00-1:00 Lunch
available at all Spokane area senior centers HSC’s 6th Annual Dinner Auction to be 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Penny Poker
for $35 and include appetizers, a variety of held Friday March, 12th at the South- 12:30-2:00 Shopping 12:30-3:00 PM Ceramics 6:30-9:00 Pinochle
beverages, and admission to the perform- 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo 1:00-3:00 Penny Bingo
side Senior Activity Center. Tickets are
ance of the musical “Annie Get Your $30 and available in the HSC office!
Call Our Office For More info !
Gun” Buy your tickets Today!
482-0803