The Mid-City News. Feed Thy Neighbor Thanksgiving Dinner. November 23, Free meal served at 10:30 for seniors 11:00 for everyone else

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1 About Mid-City Concerns... The Mid-City News Senior Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For seniors 60 and older. Feeding Bodies, Nurturing Souls, Saving Lives November Mid-City Concerns 222 W 2nd Avenue Spokane, WA 9920 Senior Center: MOW Office: Fax Mid-City Staff: Mollie Dalpae, MSW Executive Director Rebecca Reid Senior Center Manager Kathie Smith Bookkeeper Holly Chilinski MOW Manager Juli Wallace, BS MOW Care Manager April Ridgeway Development Director Shauna Brink Development Assistant Loretta Thompson Kitchen Manager Cason Mejia MOW Assistant Glenn Taylor MOW Assistant Derrick Freeland Volunteer Coordinator Spokane Parks and Recreation Department assists in the costs of activities. Mid-City Concerns Mission Statement: November 23, 207 Feed Thy Neighbor Thanksgiving Dinner Free meal served at 0:30 for seniors :00 for everyone else To sustain the independence of those we serve by providing services and activities regarding nutrition, advocacy, education and recreation through the Meals on Wheels Spokane program and the Mid-City Concerns Senior Center. The Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disabled veterans, or disability status in the admission or access to services or employment in its programs or activities. Dining room opens at 8:00 am The office will be closed the 24th & 25th. 6

2 In this issue: Upcoming Activities Please donate what you can for lunch... Remember that we do not receive government funding. Donations go towards our Senior Center services. We would no longer be able to provide those services with out donations. Activities Calendar Wednesday Thursday Friday 0:00 Abby w/c.o.p.s. 2 3 Reminders & Birthdays Jokes & Fun Facts! Meals on Wheels Menu & Announcements Senior Center Menu & Reminders Senior Activity Spotlight & Thank You s Health Article & Puzzle Everyday Donated by our Seniors! For our seniors 60 and over Hot Breakfast served 8:00 to 9:30 $2.00 Cold Breakfast served 8:00 to 9:30 $.00 Lunch served at :30 AM $4.00 recommended donation Haircuts 8 0:00 DJ Dan & Birthday Celebration 5 0:00 Abby w/c.o.p.s. 0:30 Accordion with Marc 22 Thanksgiving Party! 0:00 am Diminishing Faculties 9 0:00 Hair Cuts (Members Only) :30 Free Thanksgiving Dinner put on by Feed Thy Neighbor Senior Center office closed 0 0:00 am Project Joy w/craig Varney 7 0:00 SCRAPS Pet Therapy 24 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Senior Center Activities About Mid- City Concerns Thursday November 0 AM MEMBERS ONLY 29 8:30 Mandala Art w/ Sharon Coloring Contest Begins 2:30 pm Bingo 30 Senior Center Activities are subject to change 2 5

3 Ongoing Activities Monday EVERY DAY Events: Games Pool table Penny Poker Breakfast Lunch Mondays: Bingo 2:30 8 and older Tuesdays: Movie Day 2:5 Pool table- All Day Wednesdays: Mandala Art 8:30 Wii Bowling 0:00 Bingo 2:30 8 and older Thursdays: Arts & Crafts 0:00 Pool table All Day Fridays: Mandala Art 8:30 Pool table open AM Bingo 2:30 8 and older 4 Tuesday 6 7 2:30 pm Bingo 2:5 Movie Day! 3 2:30 pm Bingo November Birthdays November Mary Washington November 3 Richard Hatchell Larry Totten 4 November 6 Margaret Anderson 2:5 Movie Day! :30 pm Bingo 2:5 Movie Day! :30 pm Bingo 2:5 Movie Day! November 7 Ronald Dahlman James Small November 3 Irina Melnikov November 8 Richard Paul November 30 Sandy Robinson 3 Monthly Birthday Celebration! Wednesday, November 8th 0:00 0:30 a.m. This Month Sponsored by: MOW/Senior Center

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5 Healthy Holiday Eating Tips By Dr. Sam Leilabadi, MD Medical Director, Molina Healthcare of Washington Obesity rates among Americans have reached record highs, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey findings that were released in October. The results showed that in , about 43 percent of adults between the ages of and approximately 4 percent of people over the age of 60 were obese. As Thanksgiving and winter holidays near, it is easy to forget about diet restrictions and heavily consume foods that may not have the best nutritional value. To help prevent the indulgence that is common for many Americans, here are some tips for healthy holiday eating. Control Your Portions Healthy eating is all about balance this is true throughout the year! Pay attention to what you re putting on your plate and make sure to get bigger portions of nutrient-rich foods and less of the sugary or sodium-rich foods. Some tips for portion control include using smaller plates and tall, skinny drinking glasses. Make Smart Swaps Try to replace unhealthy foods with better options. For example, you can opt for lean, white turkey instead of the darker meat with skin, which has more saturated fat. You may also want to choose turkey instead of ham because ham is often packed with a larger amount of sodium. Make sure to not overdo the gravy. Other swap suggestions include choosing vegetables like celery, carrots and broccoli, which are full of fiber, instead of chips or crackers as an appetizer. You can also switch out full-fat dips like sour-cream for low-fat dips, hummus or even Greek yogurt. If you are serving dinner rolls, choose whole-wheat instead of white flour. Get Moving In addition to healthier eating, be sure to get some physical activity into your holiday schedule. Take a walk to catch up with family members or friends or do stretches during halftime if you re watching football. Getting some exercise after a meal can also be as simple as cleaning up the house and kitchen. Sources used: NBC News, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Heart Association, Huffington Post 2. The average turkey weighs 5 pounds. 2. Chicken & Bacon was the first meal enjoyed by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin when they were on the moon. 3. The world s largest pumpkin pie, made at the 200 Pumpkinfest in New Bremen, Ohio, weighed 3,699 pounds and was 20 feet in diameter. 4. The annual Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in Minnesota is the top turkey producing state. 6. Cranberries, on the other hand, are primarily grown in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington. 7. Wild turkeys like to sleep in trees. 8. The most popular side dish on Thanksgiving is stuffing, followed by mashed potatoes, yams, and green beans. 9. Americans consume about 400 million pounds of cranberries every year. 0. Each balloon in the Macy s Thanksgiving Parade takes around volunteers to carry and it takes about 9 months to build each float. 5

6 Thank you!... Meals On Wheels Monday Tuesday PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT OUT A COOLER W/ ICE Wednesday Thursday Friday Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Green Peas 2 Country Fried Steak & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas 3 Lemon Pepper Fish, Rice Pilaf, Lemon Pudding 6 Beef Stew Mashed Potatoes, Peach Crisp 7 Meat Loaf & Gravy, Red Potatoes, Vegetables 8 Braised Beef Tips & Gravy, Fiesta Rice, Spinach 9 Baked Ham, Pineapple, Yams, Green Beans 0 Cheese Enchilada on Rice, Black Beans, Mixed Veggies 3 Roast Turkey Gravy, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Squash 4 Chicken Pattie, Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots 5 Swedish Meatballs & Gravy, Noodles, Broccoli 6 Pork Chop, Potatoes & Gravy, Spinach, Applesauce 7 Vegetarian Chili w/cheese Carrots & Peas, Peach Crisp 20 Dijon Chicken Mushroom Rice, Winter Mix Veggies 2 Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots 22 Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, Green Beans, Chocolate Cake Thanksgiving Holiday Frozen Day Meal: Macaroni (Office Closed) & Cheese (Office Closed) 27 Chicken Pot Pie, Peas, Peach Crisp 28 Baked Ham, Pineapple, Yams, Green Beans 29 Chicken Casserole, Carrots & Peas, White Cake w/ Lemon 30 Beef Lasagna w/meat Sauce, Green Beans, Lemon Pudding 6 Thank you to Project Joy s L&M Country Music for their lively performance at our senior center last month. Thank you to Dr. Tran & Erin from Frontier Health for the informative presentation on Alzheimer s disease. Recipe Corner... Pumpkin Dip: Using a blender, mix: (5 oz.) can pumpkin puree, cup low-fat cream cheese (softened), /4 cup powdered sugar, teaspoon ground cinnamon, and /8 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Serve with whole wheat graham crackers or apple wedges. Or, use as a spread on whole wheat toast or bread. Recipe by Cooking Matters

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8 Mid-City Senior Center Monday Tuesday Milk served at :5 Lunch served at :30 6 Wednesday Thursday Friday Mexican Chicken Casserole, Spanish Corn, 2 Chef s Choice 3 Crispy Catfish, White Cheddar Pasta, Braise Greens, Fruit/ Dessert 7 Italian Sausage Pizza/Salad Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Fruit /Dessert 8 9 Baked Chicken, Chef s Choice Roasted Vegetables, Green Salad, Fruit/ Dessert 0 Mac & Cheese, Salisbury Steak, Vegetable, 3 Corn Chowder Soup, Turkey Sandwich, 4 Pizza/Salad 5 Shepard s Pie, Green Salad, 6 Chef s Choice 7 Baked Salmon, Pasta, Roasted Beets, Fruit/ Dessert 20 Sweet Potato Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Fruit/ Dessert 2 Pizza/Salad 22 Three Bean Soup, Ham Sandwich, 23 MCC Office 27 Tomato Soup, Roast Beef Sandwich, Mixed Vegetables, 28 Pizza/Salad 29 Chicken & Sausage Gumbo over rice, Vegetables, 30 Chef s Choice 8 Closed Wish List We are always looking for donations of Pantry Dry Goods & Carnation Instant Breakfasts to provide to our seniors. THANKSGIVING PARTY Wednesday, November 22nd at 0:00 am Music provided by Diminishing Faculties Band Accordion with Marc Wednesday, November 0:30 am 24 MCC Closed 0:30 Free Thanksgiving Meal put on by Feed Thy Neighbor Coloring Contest! November 29th December 5th Winner s Announced on Dec. 20th! st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Prizes Come join us for an enjoyable musical performance by Meals are always subject to change Project Joy s Craig Varney Friday, November 0:00 am 9