MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER VOLUME 13 ISSUE 3 CENTER STAFF Sharon Brassard Recreation Director Mona Stankovich Administrative Assistant Kera Ashline, Cook ADVISORY COUNCIL Richard Ashline Chris Boucher Louise Fournier Norbert Hilton Bernie Labonte Joan Labonte Bettina Laverriere Susan Sullivan Marlene Taylor SOUTH BERWICK SENIOR CENTER 71 Norton Street seniorcenterassist@yahoo.com South Berwick, ME 03908 207-384-3310 WELCOME BACK, JOSE DUDDY! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7TH AT 11:00AM It has been awhile, Jose. Welcome back to our Center. It is always a great day when Jose comes to entertain us. The music will begin at 11:00am and continue until noon. A delicious pork dinner will be served for lunch. There will be lots of fun and plenty of raffle prizes. Dancing is welcomed. Suggested donation: $8.00/members $9.00/nonmembers ST. PATRICK S DAY WITH AL AND BOB WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH at 11:00 AM Hopefully, (if it doesn t snow again) Al Brock and Bob Clement will be here with some Irish tunes and we will enjoy a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. We will fill the room with green as we celebrate St. Patrick s Day and there will be a free raffle ticket for anyone wearing a shamrock. Come and get your Irish on. Suggested donation: $8.00/members $9.00/nonmembers WELCOME, MIKE AND BEV ROGERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST AT 11:00 AM This day will be a real treat. Mike and Bev have been performing together for over 30 years. Please come prepared to listen to their original songs, the stories behind them and a little harmonica music. They have been received with enthusiasm by audiences of all ages. Let s make them feel welcome at our Center. Suggested donation: $8.00/members $9.00/nonmembers Senior Center Publications EASTER CELEBRATION WITH THE JUBILIEES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28TH at 11:00 AM Join us as we welcome back the Lighthouse Jubilees for an inspiration hour of music as we celebrate Easter. The entertainment will begin at 11:00am and a ham dinner will be served at noon. Remember to wear you Easter bonnet for a free raffle ticket. Suggested donation: $8.00/members $9.00/nonmembers
MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER In Memory of Marianne Boardman 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW. $10 FOR 10 CHANCES TO WIN. FIRST DRAWING MAY 2ND FOR $100. LAST DRAWING JULY 11TH FOR $500. ALL OTHER DRAWINGS ARE FOR $50 EACH. SEE AN ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER TO PURCHASE YOUR CHANCE TO WIN. TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK. BUY ONE TO WIN! ATTENTION ALL CHESS PLAYERS! There has been interest expressed in starting a chess club at the Center, so we are hoping we can make this happen. If you would be interested, please let us know. You would play one day a week (day not yet decided) probably in the afternoon. There must be some chess players out there, who are looking to get into the game. by Mary Ellen Buckley Gerry and Loris Daley Dick, Dede and Roger Dionne June Grenier Conrad and Gloria Lebrun Anita Pevine Patricia Roux PAGE 2 LET S GO SOMEWHERE WITH COLLETTE It has been awhile since we have travelled...let s go somewhere. Matthew Voccola from Collette, will be here on Thursday, March 8th at 12:30 PM, in the livingroom for a question and answer session. Come with ideas of where you would like to travel to and when. Collette has always given us a fantastic adventure. Any suggestions for destinations are welcome, please let me know so Matthew can come prepared to get you where you want to go...portugal, Greece, Morocco, National Parks, Grand Canyon or a river cruise. AARP TAX AIDE AARP will be returning to the Center to provide free tax help and preparation service for low and moderate income taxpayers. This service will be available by scheduled appointments on Friday s through April 13th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. To schedule an appointment, please call 384-3306 or 384-3310. You do not have to be a member of the Center or a resident of South Berwick to take advantage of this service. THERE WILL BE NO LINE DANCING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH AND NO LINE DANCING AND NO LUNCH ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST. OUR NEXT ZENTANGLE CLASS WILL BE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 16TH FROM 10:00AM TO 11:30AM. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US FOR A FUN FRIDAY MORNING. LOBSTERFEST AT INDIAN HEAD RESORT IN LINCOLN, NH WITH JOSE DUDDY IS ON THE CALENDER FOR JUNE 4TH AND 5TH, 2018. THERE ARE ONLY STILL SPACES AVAILABLE. $50 DEPOSIT DUE NOW. FINAL PAYMENT DUE MAY 2ND
MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 MARCH 1 (T) MARCH 7 (W) MARCH 8 (T) No Lunch Welcome Back, Jose Duddy Roast Pork Dinner Corn Chowder, Salad and Sandwiches MARCH 14 (W) St. Patrick s Day with Al and Bob Corned Beef MARCH 15 (T) Soup, Salad and Sandwiches MARCH 21 (W) Welcome Mike and Bev Chicken Stew and Biscuits MARCH 22 (T) Soup, Salad and Sandwiches MARCH 28 (W) Easter Celebration and the Jubilees Ham Dinner MARCH 29 (T) Soup, Salad and Sandwiches MEAL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are required for all Wednesday meals and must be made 48 hours in advance. You must cancel by Monday for a Wednesday meal or you will be charged for that meal. The suggested donation for a meal is $8.00/members and $9.00/nonmembers. If you would like to join us for a meal, but cannot afford to pay, please see Sharon and arrangements will be made confidentially. CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, please watch WCSH6 or WMTW8. Our policy is that if school is cancelled for #35, the Center will be closed. DON T FORGET: Thursdays are a la carte. No reservations required!! REMINDER: All beverages are free with a Wednesday meal. Otherwise, $.50 per cup (no free refills) Thank you for your cooperation.
MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 NO LINE DANCING NO LUNCH 2 5 6 7 11:00am WELCOME BACK, JOSE 8 10:15am Beg. Line Dancing 11:30am LUNCH 12:30pm COLLETTE Q&A WITH MATTHEW 9 12 13 14 11:00am ST. PATRICK S DAY CELEBRATION WITH AL & BOB 15 10:15am Beg. Line Dancing 11:30am LUNCH 16 10:00am ZENTANGLE 19 20 21 11:00am WELCOME MIKE AND BEV 22 10:15am Beg. Line Dancing 11:30am LUNCH 23 MERRY CHRISTMAS 26 27 28 11:00am EASTER CELEBRATION WITH THE JUBILEES
MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 The Center is open Monday through Friday. We will, however, close the Center in the event of snow or bad weather. Tune into Channel 6 or 13. If RSU 35 is closed, we will be closed as well. TIME FOR CARING FOOT CARE CLINIC 3/22 Provided by Lorraine Thomas from York Hospital the 4th Thursday of each month. Call 384-3310 to schedule an appointment. 4/12 HomeHealth Visiting Nurses will be providing foot care the 2nd Wednesday of every other month. Call 1-800-660-4867 for an appointment. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 3/15 If you would like a blood pressure check, South Berwick Emergency Rescue will be providing free blood pressure checks from 10:00 to 11:00 AM the second Wednesday of each month. Feel free to drop into Rescue for this service MOVING AND GROOVING LINE DANCING Wednesdays: 10am-11:30am Thursdays: Beginner Class 10:15am-11:30am DONATION: $1.00 INDOOR WALKING VIDEO Monday through Friday 9am (2 mile walk) DONATION: $1.00 FUN AND GAMES MONDAY *CRIBBAGE: 12:30pm/Dance Room BINGO: 1pm/Dining Room 10 cents per game TUESDAY *CARDS: 1:00pm/Dance Room *MAHJONG: 1:00pm/Dining Room WEDNESDAY *BRIDGE: 1pm /Dance Room MORE PLAYERS NEEDED EVERYONE IS WELCOME *denotes free activity THURSDAY *WHIST: 12:00 Noon in the Dance Room *CARDS: 12:00 Noon in the Dining Room FRIDAY. MARCH 16 ZENTANGLE: 10:00am
MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER PAGE 6 SOUTH BERWICK SENIOR CENTER 71 Norton Street South Berwick, ME 03908 1-207-384-3310 seniorcenterassist@yahoo.com The South Berwick Senior Center is a gathering place for anyone over the age of 50 to enjoy good times, good food and good friends. The Center offers a wide range of activities from board games to exercise classes to line dancing, as well as opportunities for travel and adventure or the chance to just sit down and have a cup of coffee with a friend. There is always something going on at the Center, so come and check it out! We are open Monday through Friday and we are located in the South Berwick Community Center at 71 Norton Street. If you have any questions or need directions, please call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you! VOLUNTEER INFORMATION The Senior Center simply would not function if not for all of the wonderful volunteers, who give of their time and themselves so generously. We are currently looking for volunteers for our reception desk and for meal help, including meal service and dish duty. We would like to provide a free meal to all our volunteers, but we cannot do so unless we know you are coming, so signing up ahead of time is a must!! If you have any questions, please see Sharon or Mona or call us at 384-3310. Many hands make light work, so the more the merrier! We are in critical need of volunteers to help with dishes. Please let us know if you can help out. March 2 Linda Boilard March 4 Tina Page March 4 Patricia Hoar March 7 Frank McCarthy, Jr. March 11 March 11 March 13 March 16 March 18 March 18 March 22 March 23 March 23 March 23 March 31 March 31 Judith Therrien Helen Dupuis Andrea Ouimette Dennis Plante Thelma Hersey Bernard Labonte Anita Caron Obie Robbins Althea Cole Patricia Grassie Gerry Desilets Raymond Canfield THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER! 1. The Senior Center Code of Conduct is important and should be followed at all times. 2. Please be respectful of others when saving seats. 3. We all enjoy chatting, but our entertainment needs to feel we are listening and enjoying. 4. Handicapped parking is for those with permits. 5. Lunch reservations must be made or cancelled 48 hours in advance (by Monday morning). ST. PATRICK S DAY BAKE SALE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH. PLEASE BAKE AND BRING SOME EXTRA CASH TO SPEND AT THE BAKE SALE. MAKE SOMEONE S ST. PATRICK S DAY A LITTLE SWEETER. OUR ADVISORY COUNCIL WILL MEET ON MARCH 23 AT 10:00 AM. IT IS TIME TO GET READY FOR EASTER.