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Board of Directors
Admin Staff
Facilities
Lunch Bunch
Outreach
Transportation
Thrift
Recognizing Staff Anniversaries
We are excited to recognize Julie Dickson, Executive Assistant, for her first year anniversary with the Ukiah Senior Center. Julie handles a variety of responsibilities from memberships, donations, our social media accounts and creating of our
monthly USC newsletter. She plays such a key role that touches
on many aspects of the organization and is always eager to assist other staff. Rachael McDavid, Executive Director says, “Julie’s dedication to serving our seniors is such a gift to our community!!”
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With Much Gratitude, USC Thanks Our...
Our Recent Donors Thomas Koppa • Willard & LuJuanna Carlstedt
Judy Williams • Robert Gates • Jean & Francis Crabtree • Irene McFarland • Deborah Jaynes
Sherice Vinson & Kelly Swanson • Lily Hodgson • Bonnie Wildberger • James Busch Trust
Meredyth Reinhard • Robert Gates • Cheryl Currey • Carol Jacobszoon • Jan Tipton • Theresa Sessoyeff
The Dragon’s Lair • Network for Good • MedStar Ambulance
Sustaining Donors Community Foundation of Mendocino County Eva Dunnebeck Estate Fund
Beverly Morby Estate Fund George and Ruth Bradford Foundation Mabel Albertson Fund
T.R. Erikson Foundation Ukiah Senior Center Endowment Fund William H. Carter Trust
2020 Annual Campaign Donors Redwood Empire Roofing
Mendocino Cabinet Co.
Donna Moschetti
John & Marie Behnke
Barbara Rovera
Melbourne Lockey
Betty Sindle
Karena Jolley
Brian Miller
Christopher
Michael & Jacquelyn Flynn
Mary Ashurst
Rick & Jane Cupples
Martha Simons
Diane & Ty Yanez
Susan Kanaan
Moria Lawlor
Kathie Smith
Community First Credit Union
Dow & Associates
TisBest Philanthropy
Francine Benassini
Nancy Garvin Rena & Richard Tremble
Denise Lovdal-Johnson
Elizabeth Sorensen
Raymond Hall
Margo Frank
Leveda Lockart
Jim & Nadjah Larson
Marian Scalmanini
Thomas Winters
Edward & Adele Buck
Dale Harrison
Melanie Kask
John & Dianne Chocholak
Lewis Martinelli
Mountanos Family Foundation
Organic Vintages
Carol Stevens, CPA
John & Debbie Rensen
Rodolfo Castillo Lynne Coen
Barbara McLean
Sime & Carlie Tour
Tom & Sue Mason
Don & Gwyn Rones
Dennis & Carol Thurston
Ellie & William Siegel
Doug Crane
Daniel Baxter
Ernest & Barbara Waugh
Dennis & Madelyn Yeo
Jim Looney
Amy Harper
Erlinda D. Saena
Donation made in memory of
Ned Walsh
From Suzanne M. L. Walsh
Pat Welch
Ukiah Senior Center
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How You Can Support Seniors at USC
Pay it Forward
Sponsor a Meal or Ride for a Senior
____ # Meals X $7.00 = _____
____ # Rides X $7.00 = _____
Sponsor a Senior Health Ride Ensure a senior in need is able to get to their
doctors’ appointments local or out of town
Ukiah — $6.00
Willits — $30.00
Santa Rosa — $70.00
Other: _______
Mail this coupon with your donation to
499 Leslie Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
OR
Bring by the office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
UKIAH SENIOR CEN-
TER
You can also donate online
Thrift Store News:
Our thrift store is open and stocked with new items for all your shopping needs. We also are happy to announce our new “Boutique Store” in Bartlett Hall where you will find unique treasures and other great items. Everything in both
stores is 50% off (excluding furniture and jewelry). And every FRIDAY all Furniture is 20% OFF! We have a vast selection of furniture in both of our stores and a variety of household goods, cloth-ing and much more!
Both of our Stores are open every Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations are greatly accepted by appointment only, call (707) 467-0110.
Thrift Store Volunteer: Help with sorting, pricing and displaying donated items. Cash register training available. Shifts available Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Receptionist: Do you enjoy greeting people and talking on the phone? Support USC in Bartlett Hall, shifts availa-ble Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Landscaper: Work with our staff to gain experience in landscaping! Shifts available Monday, Wednesday or Friday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Admin Support: Support our staff accomplish essential office tasks behind the scenes. Shifts available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D
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Love is a powerful thing. It can move us to do extraordinary acts of selflessness. Love can be for a partner, a friend, a family member or a dear pet that teaches us unconditional love. It can also be for a neighbor or some-one you see every day at the Senior Center while picking up meals. When asked what love is, some of the Ukiah Senior Center staff shared their thoughts:
“Love is helping other people and making their day brighter,” shared Debbie Zimmerer, Operations Manager.
“Love is encouraging each other and supporting each other’s dreams.” Mary Glanders, Thrift Store Manager.
“Love is honesty, trust, protection and perseverance,” said Julie Dickson, Executive Assistant.
“Love is holding on, and never wanting to let go,” shared Terry Wilson, Transportation Manager.
And for me, love is sharing joy and laughter during the best times and compassion and understanding during the challenging times.
Harvard conducted a great amount of research that has proven people live longer, happier lives if we have strong connections with others. “The lesson that came from tens of thousands of pages of that research was that good relationships keep us happier and healthier,” says Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. Research goes on to say that “Social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop of social, emotional and physical well-being,” explains Dr. Emma Seppala of Stanford Medicine. How can we, during this pandemic nurture our relationships? Here are some things we all can do today:
Call a friend. It’s amazing when you get a call from someone you weren’t expecting to hear from. Even if they can’t talk, knowing there’s someone out there thinking of them can make a big difference to their day. Write a letter: Sure, snail mail has become uncommon with all the gadgets we use for communication, but receiving a handwritten letter (or typed if your handwriting is anything like mine) can warm someone’s heart as they see you took the time. Talk with your neighbor over the hedges. When seeing someone on your block, practice social distancing but ask how they are doing. They might be thrilled to get more than just a hello, you may just need to speak a little louder. Send a special message using social media. If you are a fan of Facebook or similar platforms, remember that posting on your page isn’t the same as sending a message. A unique message to someone perhaps with a cute graphic of a cat with hearts floating above its head can truly make someone’s day. Just be sure to add a personal message so they see you were thinking of them specifically (your friend, not the cat).
One of the hardest things we have had to do here at the Ukiah Senior Center is not hold social opportunities knowing how important it is for nurturing relationships. But please know, we are here for you. If you need someone to talk to, please call us Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our Senior Chat line. Our Outreach team would be more than happy to talk with you.
Quotes originally included in Thriveglobal.com article Good Social Relationships Are The Most Consistent Predictor of a Happy Life 2019.
By Rachael McDavid
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
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Ask Heather… Advice from our esteemed Outreach Manager, Heather Haydon. Ways to bring more love into your life: Express more appreciation to others… by offering kind words, being present when someone needs support and even a simple “Thank You”.
How important is love for your health and well-being: Spending time with loved ones can reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and even improve our heart health.
What if someone really needed somebody to talk to when they’re feeling alone: The Senior Center offers a wonderful program called Senior Peer Counseling. It utilizes the skills and life experiences of older adults to provide emotional support to their peers.
You can submit your questions to Heather Call (707) 462-4343 x102 or
email Heather at [email protected]
WELCOME TO OUR
NEW MEMBERS!
Burgess Williams
and
Judy Williams
Happy Birthday Members Jill Miranda
Keith Oakley
Diana Clarke
Betty Boltz
Jim McCleary
Howard Morgan
Lillian Fisher
Joyce Ford
Cynthia Gidlof
Jennie Parducci
Valerie Parker
Karen Feeney
Lorena Ramier
Kevin Dixon
Carolyn Welch
Ginny Love
Gay Sibley
Marjorie Leach
Cheryl Raner
LuJuanna Carlstedt
Alice Gregor
Edith Ceccarelli
Ann Hershberger
Leigh Hunt
James Werner
Patricia Trenholm
Duane Grilli
Sunny Dian Cordell
Belinda Schafer
Norma Exley
Deborah Grilli
Julie Poole
Janice Hague
Linda Houston
Diana Ratliff
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USC is here for you! Call our NEW Senior Chat Line
Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm We provide compassion, a listening ear
and resources
Don’t hesitate, call us at 1-844-744-8509
Catch a Ride!
The USC Bus Service is Available
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
from 8 am to 5 pm
Call 707-462-4343 x101 to Schedule
RESOURCES
CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK Get current updates, lunch menus, special sales at our Thrift Store and much more…
FOLLOW US AND WE’LL KEEP YOU POSTED on all that's happening at the Ukiah Senior Center
www.facebook.com/UkiahSeniorCenter www.facebook.com/USCUkiahThriftStore
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1 Piggy Burger Sliders
with fixings and
Macaroni Salad
2 Chef Salad
and Minestrone Soup
3 Chicken Piccata with
Lemon & Capers Rice
Veggies
4 Liver & Onions
OR Shrimp Salad
with Deviled Eggs
5 Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder and
Cole Slaw
8 Pork Verde Enchiladas
Rice & Beans and
Fresh Fruit
9 Meatloaf
Cheesy Pasta Carrots
Garden Salad
10 Baked Ham & Beans
Split Pea Soup and
Corn Bread
11 Creamy Chicken
Lasagna Salad
Garlic Bread
12 Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes and
Salad
15 Hamburger Beef
Stroganoff and
Grilled Veggies
16 Grilled Sausage
Eggplant Parmesan Rice
Veggies
17 Chicken Salad Sandwich on
Cranberry Walnut Bread
Potato Leek Soup
19 Chicken Cordon Bleu
Rice and
Veggies
22 Spaghetti and
Meatballs Green Salad
Veggies
23 BBQ Tri Tip
Whipped Potatoes w/Mushroom Gravy
Green Pea and Cauliflower Salad
24 Italian Port Stew
and Garlic Herb Biscuits
25 Sweet & Sour
Chicken Breast Veggie Chow Mein
Citrus Salad
26 French Dip Sandwich
and Potato Salad
Due to COVID-19 meals are only available for takeout.
To reserve your meal, call (707) 468—9256.
Same day reservations must be made by 7:30 am
Meals are $7.00 each or purchase a 5 meal ticket card for $30
Monday—Thursday meals prepared by: Chef Lisa Silva & USC Staff
Friday meals prepared by: Stan's Maple Cafe
February Lunch Menu
Lisa’s Birthday L:unch
BBQ Country Pork Ribs
Potato Salad Apple Fennel Slaw
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Tax Time. . . .
TAX PREPARATION UPDATE FOR 2020 RETURNS
Many of you have come to Bartlett Hall in the past to have your tax returns prepared by
volunteers under the sponsorship of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Last year we
discontinued this service early because of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Although the virus is
still with us, beginning February 1, 2021 we will once again be offering tax preparation
services without person-to-person contact. (In the event a future low contact tax
preparation service model becomes available as an alternative we shall let you know.
This would assist tax clients who do not have scanning or emailing capabilities.)
Beginning January 25, 2021, a volunteer from the Tax-Aide program will be calling and/or
emailing those of you whose tax returns were prepared by us during tax seasons 2018 and
2019 or both to determine your interest in 2020.
For us to prepared your return you must meet the following requirements: 1) All contact
will be via telephone, email or video conference; 2) we did your return in either 2018,
2019 or both tax years; 3) you are able to scan or photograph tax and ID documents,
upload them, and email documents back to our Secure Web Site.
If you meet these criteria and wish us to prepare your 2020 tax return, we will then send
you a packet of documents to complete, and instructions for returning the uploaded
documents along with all of your tax forms including W2, W2G, SSA-1099, 1099-R,
1099-Misc, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1095-A (or B).
Preparation of tax returns will be scheduled so that they can be completed within 14 days of
receiving your documents.
Email any questions to: [email protected].
If you cannot email, you can call Vincent Madison at (973) 723-0947.
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