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BELLEVUE SENIOR Community Center Senior News Golden opportunities await a 109 W. 22 nd St. Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-3041 new day! Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00pm Thurs.

Hopfensperger Shirley Tingley CENTER STAFF Kathy Van Den Top, ENOA, Manager Dawn Jaixen ENOA, Assistant Manager Al McGinness Program Aide Hello People!

Summer is time for family vacations, camping, fireworks, ice cream cones, fresh fruit and vegetables - just a few things to enjoy this summer.

If you have friends visiting, invite them to the center for a meal and to participate in the games or parties. We have lots of fun planned all summer and we hope to see you at the center!

1 BELLEVUE SENIOR Community Center Senior News Golden opportunities await a 109 W. 22 nd St. Bellevue, NE (402) new day! Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00pm Thurs. 8:00 am 7:30 pm BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ralph Gladbach President Lauren Kesteloot Vice President Larry Gold Secretary Joe Gamerl Treasurer Paula Deitering Jan Tilley Dean Jungers Mary Jo Hopfensperger Shirley Tingley CENTER STAFF Kathy Van Den Top, ENOA, Manager Dawn Jaixen ENOA, Assistant Manager Al McGinness Program Aide Hello People! It s Summer take time to enjoy the longer days. Maybe you like to spend time reading a good book outside, a nap in a hammock, or a cold drink on a hot day. Summer is time for family vacations, camping, fireworks, ice cream cones, fresh fruit and vegetables - just a few things to enjoy this summer. But don t forget all the fun events and activities at your center! We will still have lunches, dinners, a monthly hot breakfast, parties, bus trips and all of our games. If you have friends visiting, invite them to the center for a meal and to participate in the games or parties. We have lots of fun planned all summer and we hope to see you at the center! Cheers! Kathy and Dawn IN THIS ISSUE: Page 2: BSCC Activity Descriptions Page 3: BSCC Activity Calendar Page 4: June Birthdays Page 5: Community News Page 6: BSCC Lunch Menu Page 7: BSCC Thursday Evening Menu Supported by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging Partnerships with City of Bellevue and Bellevue Public Schools

Page 2 Bellevue Senior Community Center News If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen. If you want breakfast made for you, come to the center!

2 Page 2 Bellevue Senior Community Center News If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen. If you want breakfast made for you, come to the center! This month s specialty will tickle your taste buds! We do the most with our French Toast! Sign up today for breakfast on Tuesday, June 12 th at 9:00 am. Take me out to the ball game. Or we can bring the fun of baseball to the center! The CWS is back in Omaha and we will celebrate with all your ball park favorite snacks. John Worsham will return to pump up the crowd by singing and performing for us! Grab your bleacher seat and be ready on Wednesday, June 20 th at 10:00 am. Step Right Up! What better way to enjoy summer than bring the Carnival to town! We have lots of fun games, prizes and food planned for you! This is a Participation Party everyone must play some carnival games! We even have a fortune teller! Join us on Friday, June 8 th at 10:00 am. New Meal Log Forms Starting this month, we need to track your lunches and dinner with your signature. You still need to check in at the desk to order your meals, and then we will also be asking for your signature. Are your feet Flip Flop Ready? It s important to take care of your feet, they take you where ever you want to go! Put your best foot forward and come listen to Nurse Theresa discuss the importance of foot care on Wednesday, June 6 th at 11:15 am. Alzheimer Support Group We are very fortunate that we have a support group that meets monthly here in Bellevue. If you are a caretaker or know someone who is a caretaker, than you know how important it is for that person to still take care of themselves. The group meets the 3 rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Feel free to drop in. The Best Dads are Promoted to Grandpa Whether you are a dad, grandpa or great grandpa, you have touched the life of a child! We will honor all dads with a little Father s Day Treat on Monday, June 18 th at 11:00 am. Farmer s Market Vouchers We will be distributing vouchers Tuesday, June 5 th at 9:00 am. To be eligible, coupon recipients must be age 60 or older and have an annual income less than $22,459 for a single person or less than $30, 451 for a twoperson household. Only one set of coupons will be issued per household. The program is limited, therefore, not everyone requesting coupons may receive them. It is a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Old Fashioned 4 th of July Social! Join us for an Ice Cream Social and Polka Band on Monday, July 2 nd at 1:00 pm. Back by popular request, JillyBean Ice Cream will return with their delicious soft serve and all the yummy toppings! As an additional treat, our very own Rich Kral and the Red Raven Polka Band will perform at 1:30 pm. Put it on your calendar today!

Page 3 Bellevue Senior Community Center Activities Daily Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00 Billiards 9:30 Ceramics all

12:15 Bridge Game-2 1:00 Dominoes 1:00 Arts & Crafts Class Special Activities for June 9:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00 Billiards 9:00 Painting Group 9:00 Hand and Foot

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00 Billiards/Panera 9:30 Painting and Drawing 11:15 Tai Chi 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Art and

Ashland 8 10:00 Book Club 10:00 Carnival Party 12:30 June Birthday Cake 11 12 9:00 Hot Breakfast 13 14 10:30 Bingo Bucks 15 18 11:00- Father s Day Treat 19 20 10:00

3 Page 3 Bellevue Senior Community Center Activities Daily Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00 Billiards 9:30 Ceramics all day 9:30 Needle Crafters 11:00 Exercise Class 12:45 Hand & Foot 1:00 Mahjong 1:00 Bingo/Poker 8:30- Crochet Group 9:00 Billiards 9:30 Painting 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:15 Bridge Game-2 1:00 Dominoes 1:00 Arts & Crafts Class Special Activities for June 9:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00 Billiards 9:00 Painting Group 9:00 Hand and Foot 11:15 Tai Chi 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Poker 1:00 Mahjong 8:00 Woodcarvers 8:30 Panera 9:00 Billiards 10:00 Bridge Game 2 12:30 Bridge Game 1 1:00 Bunco/Euchre 1:00 Quilters Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00 Billiards/Panera 9:30 Painting and Drawing 11:15 Tai Chi 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Art and Crafts 1:00 Parkinson s Class 1 National Say Something Nice Day 4 1:00 Bridge Group 5 9:00 Farmer s Market 6 11:15 Foot Care Presentation 7 10:30 Shopping Trip to Ashland 8 10:00 Book Club 10:00 Carnival Party 12:30 June Birthday Cake :00 Hot Breakfast :30 Bingo Bucks :00- Father s Day Treat :00 CWS Party 21 10:30- Senior Advisory Forum 22 11:15 Annual Board Meeting 7:00 Alzheimer's Support Group :30 Pokeno 29 12:00 Cal-Cutta Drawing 12:30 Senior Clinic

Page 4 Bellevue Senior Community Center News 2-Marie Stella 3- Diane Leiker 4-Betty Chamberlin 5-June Sponaugle 6-Rosa Sada 7-Al Philiippon 8- Artie Doyle Jr.

Kathyrn Fitzpatrick 17-Margaret Zelany & Rich Wagner 18- Jim Treece 19-Ron Hudson & Liz Stawycznyj 20-Charles Gurganus & Ann Protaskey 21-Ada Newman 22-Farol Lofgren 23- Carole Thrasher & Robert

4 Page 4 Bellevue Senior Community Center News 2-Marie Stella 3- Diane Leiker 4-Betty Chamberlin 5-June Sponaugle 6-Rosa Sada 7-Al Philiippon 8- Artie Doyle Jr. & Betty Ramsay 9-Merlin Hale, Kathy Neitfeld, Don Trentman & Carol Fennessy 10-Cindy Ruffner, JoAnne Baron & Jeannine Barton 11- Jan Johns & Barry Branson 14-Elaine Hoemann 15-Marilyn Carroll 16- Kathyrn Fitzpatrick 17-Margaret Zelany & Rich Wagner 18- Jim Treece 19-Ron Hudson & Liz Stawycznyj 20-Charles Gurganus & Ann Protaskey 21-Ada Newman 22-Farol Lofgren 23- Carole Thrasher & Robert Merrick 25-Leslie Fox & Shirley Dominski 26-Gerri Duda, Bill Janousek, Judy Woods 29-Jan Ortner & Linda McGary 30-Darrell Malmberg, Shirley Heyen, Rae Crum & Mildred Dihel Winner Winner! Mary Jo Schiefelbein was our lucky cal-cutta winner! She split the pot with the center. She took home $214.00! That means the center took in $ as well. The money from the cal-cutta winnings stay at the center for our activities, parties, bus, supplies and entertainment. Ashland trip What s a better way to spend the day shopping and lunch with friends! We will leave the center on Thursday, June 7 th at 10:30 am. We start off my strolling through the art galleries, and then grab a bite to eat. The afternoon will consist of more shopping and even stopping for chocolate at Baker s Chocolate in Gretna. It s just $5.00 for the bus. Sign ups are available July 1 st. Annual Board Meeting Our meeting is on Friday, June 22 nd at 11:15 am. The board will give an update on last years finances, our budget and members elections. They are open to discussions with you about your center! Please plan on attending and staying for lunch.

Page 5 Bellevue Senior Community Center News Are YOU a Booster Club Member? 1.

Do you love all the delicious snacks at parties and daily treats at the center? 3. Do you enjoy the entertainment each month singers, musicians, bands, magicians and dancers? 4.

Do you feel better after a Tai Chi or exercise class? 7. Do you enjoy seeing the center decorated for holidays and parties? 8. Does the smell of the freshly made popcorn get your tummy rumbling? 9.

5 Page 5 Bellevue Senior Community Center News Are YOU a Booster Club Member? 1. Do you enjoy reading the monthly newsletter and being the first to see all the fun and activities planned for the upcoming month? 2. Do you love all the delicious snacks at parties and daily treats at the center? 3. Do you enjoy the entertainment each month singers, musicians, bands, magicians and dancers? 4. Does a hot cup of coffee/tea and a pastry start your day? 5. Does your card group come here to play and have snacks so you don t have to clean your house and bake for your group? 6. Do you feel better after a Tai Chi or exercise class? 7. Do you enjoy seeing the center decorated for holidays and parties? 8. Does the smell of the freshly made popcorn get your tummy rumbling? 9. Do you like going on bus trips with groups from the center? 10. Do you love having a place to come to socialize and have fun? If so, then you should be a booster member! For only $24.00 a year, you can support all we do at the center! That s only.50 cents a week!! Parties, decorations, our bus, entertainers, and all the extras in the kitchen come from our booster memberships. That s right - 100% of your booster contribution stay at our center. Please encourage your friends to become member. The center supports many groups and activities and we need YOU to support the Booster Club! Please renew your membership this month so you don t miss out on July s activities and monthly newsletter! Just complete and return the enclosed form by June 25 th so you will get your July Newsletter. Thank you in advance for your support.

Page 6 Bellevue Senior Community Center Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Please call before noon to tell us if you would like to have lunch here the next day.

50 for seniors 1 HOT MEAL: Spicy Chicken Breast Sandwich, Kaiser Bun, Leaf Lettuce/Pickle Slices, Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad, Baked Beans DELI: Classic Chef Salad, Ham, Turkey, American & Swiss

6 Page 6 Bellevue Senior Community Center Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Please call before noon to tell us if you would like to have lunch here the next day. Suggested contribution for lunch is $3.50 for seniors 1 HOT MEAL: Spicy Chicken Breast Sandwich, Kaiser Bun, Leaf Lettuce/Pickle Slices, Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad, Baked Beans DELI: Classic Chef Salad, Ham, Turkey, American & Swiss Cheese, Diced Egg DESSERT: Pineapple 4 HOT MEAL: Meatball Stroganoff with Egg Noodles, Green Beans, Corn O Brien. Whole Wheat Bread DELI: Classic Chicken Salad on Wheat Bread w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Carrot Raisin Salad DESSERT: Fresh Orange 11 HOT MEAL: Chicken Parmesan Casserole, Oven Roasted Baby Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Breadstick DELI: Sliced Ham & Cheddar Cheese on a Hamburger Bun w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Three Bean Salad DESSERT: Plum Halves 18 HOT MEAL: Meatloaf in Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Rye Bread DELI: Egg Salad Sandwich on a Croissant w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Broccoli Salad DESSERT: Fruited Gelatin 25 HOT MEAL: Beef & Bean Burrito w/ Cheese Sauce, Taco Sauce, Refried Beans, Romaine Blend Salad DELI: Turkey Pasta Salad, Fresh Carrot & Celery Sticks, Peanut Butter Cup DESSERT: Fruit Cake 5 HOT MEAL: Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables, Chef Mike s Bean Salad, Biscuit DELI: Cobb Salad, Bacon, Eggs, Diced Chicken, Diced Ham & Crumbled Bleu Cheese, over Tossed Salad Mix, Crackers, Apple Juice DESSERT: Fruit Cocktail 12 HOT MEAL: Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Brown Rice Pilaf, Glazed Diced Beets, Vegetable Juice, Multi Grain Bread DELI: Classic Chef Salad w/ Ham, Turkey, American & Swiss Cheese, Diced Egg over Tossed Salad, Crackers, Fruit Punch Juice DESSERT: Mandarin Oranges 19 HOT MEAL: Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast, Oriental Blend Vegetables, Zucchini & Tomatoes, Breadstick DELI: Chef Salad w/ Roast Beef, American & Swiss Cheese, Diced Egg over Tossed Salad, Crackers DESSERT: Fresh Banana 26 HOT MEAL: Pork Chop & Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll DELI: Roast Beef & American on Sandwich Bread w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Potato Salad DESSERT: Mandarin Oranges 6 HOT MEAL: Chicken & Dumplings, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Stewed Tomatoes, Vienna Bread DELI: Roast Beef Chef Salad w/ Roast Beef & Diced Egg, Swiss & American Cheese over Tossed Salad Mix, Crackers, Grape Juice DESSERT: Apple Blueberry Muffin Square 13 HOT MEAL: 10 Grain Fish w/ Tartar Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli, Honey Wheat Bread DELI: Grilled Fajita Chicken Strips, Diced Red & Green Peppers over Romaine w/ Chunky Salsa & Tortilla Chips, Apple Juice DESSERT: Birthday Cake 20 HOT MEAL: Asian Beef & Rice Casserole, Asian Coleslaw, Vegetable Egg Roll, Fortune Cookie DELI: BLT Supreme Salad w/ Bacon, Turkey, Shredded Cheese, Diced Tomato over Tossed Salad, Crackers, Vegetable Juice DESSERT: Cinnamon Apples 27 HOT MEAL: Classic Cheeseburger on a Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Sliced Onion, Sliced Pickles, Seasoned Potato Wedges DELI: Italian Chicken Salad on Croissant w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Sweet Pepper Slaw DESSERT: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 7 HOT MEAL: Chili Dog on a Wheat Bun, Shredded Cheese, Diced Onion, Potato Medley, Marinated Vegetable Salad DELI: Turkey Chef Salad w/ Diced Egg, Swiss & American Cheese over Tossed Salad Mix, Crackers, Orange Juice DESSERT: Strawberry Banana Applesauce 14 HOT MEAL: Beef Taco Salad, Taco Meat, Shredded Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onions over Shredded Lettuce, Cowboy Caviar, Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream, Taco Sauce DELI: Creamy Crab & Baby Shrimp Macaroni Salad over Tossed Salad Mix, Tomato Wedges, Crackers DESSERT: Sugar Cookie 21 HOT MEAL: Turkey Roast & Gravy, Oven Roasted Baby Reds, Green Peas, Wheat Bread DELI: Ham Salad on a Pita w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Pea Salad DESSERT: Chocolate Pudding 28 HOT MEAL: Jambalaya over Dirty Rice, Chuck Wagon Corn, Wheatberry Roll DELI: Ham & Cheese on Vienna Bread w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Potato Salad DESSERT: Sliced Peaches 8 HOT MEAL: Sliced Roast Beef & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Italian Roll DELI: Meat Trio Hoagie Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, American Cheese w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Cowboy Caviar DESSERT: Peach Crisp 15 HOT MEAL: Oven Roasted Pork Loin in Gravy, Baked Potato, Corn Cobbett, Wheat Berry Roll DELI: Roast Beef & Swiss on Marble Rye w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad DESSERT: Pineapple Upside Down Cake 22 HOT MEAL: Beef & Tater Tot Casserole, Diced Carrots, Romaine Blend Salad, Dinner Roll DELI: Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Caesar Dressing, House Made Croutons DESSERT: Spiced Pear Slices 29 HOT MEAL: Ham with a Citrus Glaze, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Peas, Breadstick DELI: Creamy Cheese Tortellini over Tossed Salad Mixed w/ Grape Tomatoes, Black Olives & Homemade Croutons DESSERT: Tropical Fruit

Page 7 Bellevue Senior Community Center Menu Dinner Meal Every Thursday

For those over 60 there is a suggested contribution of $4.00.

Kernel Corn, Dinner Roll and Lemon Bars June 14, 2018 No Meal Tonight

Surprise Dessert June 28, 2018 Meatloaf with a Mushroom Onion Gravy,

Cake Thursday Night Dinner Please be sure to make your reservations a

7 Page 7 Bellevue Senior Community Center Menu Dinner Meal Every Thursday at 5:30 pm Come join us for good food and great conversation every Thursday night at 5:30 pm. Skim or 1% milk, tea, water, and coffee are available for every meal. For those over 60 there is a suggested contribution of $4.00. June 7, 2018 Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Whole Kernel Corn, Dinner Roll and Lemon Bars June 14, 2018 No Meal Tonight June 21, 2018 Fried Chicken, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Biscuit and a Surprise Dessert June 28, 2018 Meatloaf with a Mushroom Onion Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Cauliflower, Dinner Roll and Pineapple Upside Down Cake Thursday Night Dinner Please be sure to make your reservations a week in advance as our dinners have been growing in size. We need to place our orders the Friday before. Thank you for all your support and loyalty

8 Bellevue Senior Community Center 109 W. 22nd Avenue Bellevue, NE Over the past few years, the Bellevue Senior Community Center has experienced tremendous growth. As we continue to grow, we are always looking for new ways to improve the center. We strive to add activities and events, provide services to our area seniors, and give the seniors who attend our center a chance to get involved and give back; all the while keeping the senior center s costs and overhead low. Continuing to grow while faced with today s economy is not always an easy task. Because of our growth, the Bellevue Senior Community Center has created another opportunity for seniors and others to support us, The Bellevue Senior Community Center Booster Club. The Booster Club is a 100% voluntary club that supports the efforts of the center. The cost to belong to the Booster Club is $24 per year. We pro-rate the cost if you sign up now to ONLY $2.00 a month! Please complete an enrollment form and take it to the Front Desk at the Bellevue Senior Community Center. Your membership will be valid through June 30 th, 2018.

BELLEVUE SENIOR. Community Center. Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00pm Thurs. 8:00 am 7:30 pm

BELLEVUE SENIOR. Community Center. Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00pm Thurs. 8:00 am 7:30 pm BELLEVUE SENIOR Community Center Senior News Golden opportunities await a 109 W. 22 nd St. Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-3041 new day! Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00pm Thurs. 8:00 am 7:30 pm BOARD