INSIDE THIS ISSUE…

Page 2: New Members, Director’s Mes-sage, Member Orientation, Prayer Re-quests, Wish List, Donations, Condolenc-es, Contact Information for the Corbin Office Staff

Page 3: Articles, CCS Act 2

Classes, Corbin Activities,

Page 4: Day Tours

Page 5: Long Tours

Page 6: Seminars & Free Lunch Friday Page 7: Things To Do Page 8: Volunteer Spotlight, Birthday

Potluck

THE

COMMUNICATOR

Corbin

Senior Activity

Center

827 W Cleveland Spokane, WA. (509)327-1584 Vol.20 Issue 10

Mission Statement Corbin Senior Activity Center provides multi-generational programs and services that enhance the health, happiness and well-being of the community.

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Phone (509) 327-1584 Fax (509) 327-9162 www.corbinseniorcenter.org

2019 Board of Directors Nancy Gilbert, Lorene Harris, Theresa Phillips, Steve Quaid, Kermit Shaull, Carol Nelson, Carol Hannah, April Box, Jackie Knight, Janna Nixon, Tom Zdrojkowski, Mary Kay Bryan, John Morelli

Disclaimer: Corbin Senior Activity Center does not endorse any speaker, service, or product that is represented in any class, advertisement, or function in our facility. The Center does not discriminate in providing services on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap.

Corbin Office Staff: Heide Wehr - Executive Director/Newsletter Editor—327-1584 ext.10 heidewehr@corbinseniorcenter.org Diane Smith– Tour Coordinator /Activities Coordinator – 327-1584 ext. 12 Recreation@corbinseniorcenter.org Jessica Bockelie– Events Coordinator/ Newsletter Editor –327-1584 ext. 13 newsletter@corbinseniorcenter.org Jane Mills– Bookkeeper / Rentals 327-1584 ext. 11 Bookkeeper@corbinseniorcenter.org

Application or Renewal of Membership

________________________________ _______ Name (s)

_____________________________________ Address _________________________ City State Zip Code ___________ ______ _ Phone Number (s) Date

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Our deepest condolences go out

to the family & friends of Sharon

THANK YOU for Donations! To The Center: Gene Flynn, Christa Richardson, Donna Poeppel, Lucille Hanson, Jim & Pat Holien, Ron Nelson To The Thrifty Boutique: Judy Albrecht, Bev Cogburn, Geri Williams, Joan Higgins, Betty McCoy, Janet Van Gundy, Christa Richardson, Mary Scalzo, Virginia Chapman, Laura Schlangen, Elinor Enz, Ella Dominiak, Lorene Harris, Jan Charbonneau, Ann Meyerson, Wendy Whitaker, Cheryl Farris, Helen Sarver, Betty Nachbar, Sheela Stendly, Darlyne Lamb, Jackie Knight, Jaquan Tracy, Jeanette Levetsque, Debra, Carol Nelson, Jerard Hobb, Marie Jepson, Tap Grandmas.

Additional appreciation to those who have donated to Second Harvest Food Bank & Eyeglasses for the Lions Club

2019 Membership Dues

Interested in Membership? Affordable Annual Dues Rates:

$30 per Single $44 per Couple

Membership dues may be paid by check and mailed, online at

www.CorbinSeniorCenter.org, or stop by the Reception desk. Ask Heide About Automatic Renewals!!!!

WELCOME TO OUR NEW

MEMBERS Jane Mattson Joy Tabor Kathy Agee Jonathan & Regina Bich John Butler Karen Welch

Linda Gunderson Mary Lou Lewis Barbara Jewell Bonnie Krumm Roselie Thorpe Cheryl Fares Sharon Bertotti Russ & Evie Closson Terri Lukes

Welcome to

the Corbin

community and

the never-

ending pursuit

of joy!

Medium size plates Napkins Kleenex 8oz plastic cups Regular Coffee Coffee Creamer

MONETARY DONATION August 22– September 21 Boosters ($10-$99): Sandbox Sewing, Friends: ($100-$300) Sandbox Sewing,

Memorial Donation

William D Salmon

Cheri McQuade

Catherine Marko

Message from the Director

What a whirlwind of change! Just over 5 year ago I was asked

by Board Member Steve Quaid if I wanted to work as a

bookkeeper at Corbin Senior Activity Center. Little did I know

that Corbin would become family in so many ways. This

wonderful community of seniors worked their way into my

heart, and I cannot imagine working anywhere else. Now as I

write as the new Executive Director, I just want to say thank

you for all the kind word’s and encouragement. I am truly

humbled.

Thank you, to all the people who have stepped up and donated items to our auction on October

5th. Thanks to the generosity of our members and the area community I am confident that we

will have another successful auction. If you want to be part of the success, we have a few seats

left. This year we have contracted with Nectar Catering for our dinner. You will be served

Caesar salad, seared chicken breast with mushroom marsala, mashed potatoes, season

vegetables, and rolls. We again are serving Nothing Bundt cakes for dessert. Don’t forget Paula

Davis will be serving up her appetizers, Paul and Judy serving free wine, and a couple of hundred

items you get to bid on. It is always an evening to remember.

As always, my door is open. I am always to willing to help in anyway I can. However, I know I

cannot do it all and want to encourage you to ask our new office staff for help. Jane Mills is our

new bookkeeper/room rental coordinator and Jessica Bockelie is our new newsletter/event

coordinator. I consider Corbin blessed to have these two great ladies join our team in the office.

I am sure that , in true Corbin fashion our community will embrace them into the family!

I finish with saying thank you to all who put up with the paint smell the last couple of weeks. I

am finally finished… for now! Come in and take a look.

Heide Wehr

Executive Director

509-979-3238

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Listen! The wind is rising,

And the air is wild with

leaves,

We have had our summer

evenings,

Now for October eves!

—Humbert Wolfe

(1885-1940)

Monday Henderson Room

Line Dancing: Beginning 9am-10am 9/9/19-10/28/19 Yoga for Wholeness: 1pm-2:30pm 9/23/19-12/9/19 Yoga Chair: 4:45pm-6:15pm 9/30/19-12/2/19

Upper South Room Art of the inner Journey: Part 1 9:30am-1130am 9/23/19-10/28/19 Classical Culture: Art and Archeol-ogy 1pm-3pm 9/23/19-11/25/19 Art of the Inner Journey: Part 2 9:30am-1130am 11/4/19-12/9/19

Tuesday Henderson Room

Tai Chi: Beginning 10am-11am 9/24/19-12/3/19 Tai Chi: Continuing 11am-12pm 9/24/19-12/3/19 Tai Chi: Continuing 3pm-4pm

Lower South Writer’s Workshop: 1pm-3:30pm 10/1/19-12/3/19

Wednesday Henderson Room

Yoga for Life: 10am-11:30am 9/18/19-12/11/19 Pilates-Yoga Strength: 4pm-5pm 9/18/19-12/4/19

Upper North Travel Tips! 1pm-3pm 10/16/19 Want to make money selling your stuff? Learn the tricks of turning piles of stuff into piles of cash. 10am-1pm 10/16/19 Lewis and Clark: An Epic Adven-ture 9:30am-12pm 11/6/19-12/11/19

Upper South Fearless Fun with Acrylic Paints 10am-12:30pm 10/2/19-11/6/19 Fearless fun with Acrylics: Painting gifts on wood and fabric 9:30am-12:30pm 11/20/19

Thursday

Henderson Room SAIL: Stay Active and Independ-ent for Life 4:45pm-6:15pm 9/26/19-11/21/19 Swing Dance: Beginning 6:30pm-8pm 10/10/19-12/5/19

Upper North Balance with Feldenkrais 11am-12pm 9/26/19-11/14/19 Feldenkrais on the Floor 12pm-1pm 9/26/19-11/14/19

Upper South Weight Release: Boot Camp 9:30am-12pm 9/5/19-9/26/19 Healthy Relationships 9:30am-12pm 10/3/19-10/3/19 Living with Cancer 930am-12pm 10/10/19 Quieting the Anxious Mind 9:30am-12pm 10/31/19 Becoming Pain Free: You are the Placebo 9:30am-12pm 11/7/19 Introduction to Buddhist Psychol-ogy 9:30am-12:00pm 11/14/19

Friday Henderson Room

11am-12pm 9/23/19-11/22/19 Monday & Friday Class

Upper South Fearless Fun With Watercol-ors: Beginning 10am-12:30pm 9/20/19-11/1/19 Fearless Fun with Watercol-ors: Intermediate 10am-12:30pm 11/8/19-12/20/19

Saturday Lower South

Garlic 101 2pm-4pm 9/28/19 Herb and Kitchen Gardens 2pm-4pm 10/12/19

*CCS-COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES * CALL ACT 2 FOR START DATES, TIMES AND ENROLLMENT. *(ACT 2) = To enroll, call CCS ACT 2 at (509) 279-6030 registration or (509) 279-6027 office

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AARP Drivers Training –Monday, October 21- 8:30am $15 AARP member $20 non-member (UN) Call 327-1584 to sign up

Coffee & Conversation Mondays at 10:00AM (MP) Pool - $1 per day (PR)

Thrifty Boutique- Monday-9:00am –3:00pm

Cribbage-1pm (MP) 50¢ pp

Wii Bowling - RSVP-Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP)

Monday Night Dance -7 pm $5 pp - see page 7 (HR)

Stretch & Tone - 8:50am 50¢ pp (HR)

Thrifty Boutique Tuesday- 9:00am –3:00pm

Sandbox Quilters -9 am (UN)

Pool-$1 per day (PR)

Wii Bowling- RSVP- Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP)

Tap Grandmas-12-2:30pm w/Joan Hamilton 499-5813 (HR)

Mexican Train -12:30pm 50¢ pp (MP) see page 7

Carney Dance- 6 pm (HR) 509-448-0417

Spokane Storytelling League- 2nd Tues Sept thru May 7pm (MP) 509-467-5703

Pinochle -8:30am 50¢ pp (MP) Thrifty Boutique Wednesday-9:00am –3:00pm

Pool-$1 per day (PR) Open Wii Bowling- RSVP Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP)

Project Joy - 8 am (HR)

Pinochle-12:30pm $1 (LS)

Tap Grandmas-12:30-2:30pm w/Joan Hamilton 499-5813 Intro to Drawing with Jaquan- 1-3:30pm (US)

Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Association-2nd Wed of each month. (UN)

Computer Help -With Jerry Daub 1pm to 3pm (MP) Call to RSVP 509-325-1584

Pool-$1 per day (PR) Thrifty Boutique- Thursday-10:00am-2:00pm Stretch & Tone-8:50am 50¢ pp (HR) Foot Care-3rd Thurs (Oct. 17th) 9am $15 for appt. 327-1584 (MP) Coffee & Conversation Thursdays at 10:00Am (MP) Tap Grandmas-10am-2:30pm w/Joan Hamilton 499-5813 (HR) Mexican Train-12:30pm .50¢ (MP) Intro to Drawing with Jaquan- 1-3:30pm (US) Toastmasters-5:45pm (UN) Contact Neil 509-922-4152 Wii Bowling- RSVP -Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584 (MP)(Members only) (MP)

Board Meetings-3rd Friday, (Oct. 18th LS) 8 am

Pinochle-9am 50¢ pp (MP)

Pool-$1 per day (PR)

Thrifty Boutique Friday 10:00am-2:00pm Tour Meeting for Tour Leaders and Drivers -10am Fri. Oct. 11th (LS)

Corbin Birthday/Potluck Lunch (Fri. Oct. 11th - 12pm )(DR)

Scrabble-12:30pm 50¢ pp (MP)

Wii Bowling-RSVP- Contact Mary Kay at 327-1584.(Members only). (MP)

UN-Upper North ~ LS-Lower South ~HR-Henderson Room ~ DR-Dining Room~ MP-Multi-Purpose Room ~ PR (Pool Room) ~US-Upper South

Corbin Activities & Services

Silver Café

Monday-Thursday, 11am-12:30pm Suggested donation of $5.00 over age 60 and $6 under age 60. See the menu at the front desk.

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DAY TOURS

M = MEMBERS NM = NON MEMBERS REMEMBER! The time listed on each tour is an approximate departure time. You need to be at Corbin 15 minutes early, check in with the tour leader, and get your name tag. Give yourself extra time if you plan to sign up for other tours!

REGULAR MONTHLY DAY TOURS *Easy Included: Transportation and Tour Leader

Happy Hour: Wednesday Oct. 2 -TL: Carol Nelson— Location: It’s a surprise $11 M $16.50 NM 3pm - 6 pm Dinner Club: Wed. Oct. 9 –TL: Kermit Shaull— Location: Texas Road House -3pm –6PM - $16.50 NM CDA Casino: Monday, Oct. 14 TL: Judith Miley- Location: Coeur d’Alene Casi-no by Worley, Idaho $5 M $10 NM 9am - 4 pm Progressive Lunch: Oct. 21 TL: Laura Schlangen—10:00 –2:30 $11.00 M—$16.50 Lunch International: Oct. 29 —TL: Virginia Chapman Location: Olympic Greek Restaurant —11:00—2:00 $11.00 M - $16.50 NM

Ferdinand’s Ice Cream at WSU– Pullman, WA. Tue. Oct. 15 –9:00—2:00 Tour Leader: Carol Nelson What a day this will be. First the lovely drive thru the Palouse. Next a very in-formative tour of the WSU dairy facility. This is a guided tour and we must have at least 12 people going. If you haven’t been to Ferdinand’s you are in for a treat. This is some of the richest, creamiest ice cream you have EVER tasted. We have a special price of $1.25 a scoop (on your own) . Please check the menu posted at the reception desk to choose your flavors in advance. We need to send the flavors prior to the trip. Sounds like a great end of the summer treat. $27.00 M $32.50 NM

Includes: Tour Leader, Guide & Transportation

Walk Through Riverfront Park Tuesday, Oct. 8-9:30–2:00 Tour Leader: Ron Krueger Now that Riverfront Park has been renovated it would be a good time to really see it. We will begin out walk at Sister Paula Turnbull’s Aus-tralian sundial. We’ll see Debbie Copenhaver’s Vietnam Memorial and several works by Harold Balazs. We’ll ride our great Carrousel (included) and see the new Pavilion. Of course we’ll feed a little garbage to Sister Paula Turnbull’s garbage-eating goat. Lunch (on your own) will be at Clinkerdagger. After our walk, you’ll have a new-found appreciation of the great gem we have in our neighborhood.

$10.00 M $15.50 NM

Included: Tour Leader & Transportation

Breakfast with the Boss Tue. Oct. 22—9:00– 11:00 Tour Leader: Heide Wehr New leadership brings a new style, new ideas and different directions. As Heide settles into her new position as Executive Director, we are sure to see some changes. This will be your op-portunity to ask about, projects, activit es, comments and concerns. OH!! And did I mention have a great breakfast. (on your own) We hope to make this a once a month gathering, so you can get acquainted with Heide and her life style and views. You can drive to the restaurant Sheri’s at 5602 N. Division or meet at Corbin and ride the van. $ 5.00 M $ 10.50 NM

Includes: Tour Leader & Transportation

Martin Woldson Theater Tour Lunch to follow, at Red Robin Monday, October 28, 2019 9:45 am—1:00 pm Tour Leader: Marianne Nemeth The old Fox Theater has been a mainstay of Spokane since 1931. The Beautiful Art Deco design was by Robert C. Reamer, notable for his design of the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone Park. The theatre closed on Sept. 21, 2000. The last movie was Gladiator starring Rus-sell Crow. On November 17, 2007, the restored Fox Theater reopened as the Mar-tin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Come with Corbin guests, to see all of the behind the scenes nooks and crannies that the old building has to offer. This is a guided trip, so all of your questions can be answered. Lunch (on your own) to follow at Red Robin. $16.00 M $21.50 NM Includes: Leader, Guide & Transportation

Northwoods’ Performing Art presents Mobile Home Sweet Home And Dinner Friday Oct. 11, 2019 5:15 p–10:00p Tour Leader: Penny Moore As our summer begins to wind down, how about a nice road trip to Newport? This is a great time to look at the changing colors of the leaves and may-be a nice sunset. If that isn’t enough to tempt you, Let’s throw in a very funny play “Mobile Home Sweet Home” AND a great dinner of Mediterranean Chicken. Come join your Corbin friends for a great laugh and a full tummy.

$51.00 M $55.50 NM

Includes: Leader, Dinner, a Play ticket & Transportation

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* Easy

*Easy

* Easy

7 STAR ALPACA RANCH Coeur d’ Alene ID. & LUNCH at Cracker Barrel Wed. Oct. 23 –9:30-2:00 Tour Leader: Kermit Shaull

Look at those cute faces.

Alpacas are wonderful animals for the whole family. They are friendly, intelligent, and can be easily haltered and led. Sometimes they will follow you without the halter. Young children can go into the pens without fear. As with any animal, we approach our Alpacas in a calm manner and with a respectful touch. We always have a pot of coffee on and cool drinks in the fridge. “We encourage you to enjoy the surroundings and the day with our farm animals. It just might be the day you fall in love with an Alpaca”. After our tour of the ranch, we will have lunch (on your own) at the Cracker Barrel.

$26.00 M $31.50 N M Includes: Tour Leader, a Guide & Transportation

*Easy

* Easy

* Easy

READY FOR A NEW ADVENTURE ?

The new Kalispell Casino at Ione Mon.—October 21—9:00—3:00 Tour Leader: Irene Schell

NEW LOCATION, NEW GAMES! COME JOIN THE FUN! The latest addition to the Tribal Casino group, is the new casino at Ione, WA You may use your other ID cards from other Kalispell casinos. They will offer a $10.00 credit toward gambling or food. Come ride with your friends & try something new. $17.00 M $22.50 NM Transportation & Tour Leader included

Unique Grocery Stores Fri. Oct. 25—11:00—2:00 Tour Leader: Virginia Chapman Have you ever driven by a store and wondered “What’s in that store, and what makes it so different?” Then, this is your chance, to go in and see for yourself. We will be touring three different and unique stores in the area. My Fresh Basket at Kendell Yards, World Market and Natural Grocers. We will also be having lunch (On your Own) at My Fresh Basket. Come and check out these stores, we are sure you will find some new & interesting items. Maybe even a spice you haven’t been able to lo-cate.

$6.00 M $16.50 NM INCLUDES: TOUR LEADER & TRANSPORTATION

* Easy

Norman Rockwell’s America At the MAC & Lunch Wed. Oct. 30—11:00—2:00 Tour Leader: TBD Norman Rockwell’s heart-warming depictions of everyday life

made him the best-known and most beloved American artist of

the 20th century. He lived and worked through one of the most eventful periods

in the nation’s history and his paintings vividly chronicled those times. His images

often served as a mirror of American life, reflecting not who we really were, so

much as what we thought and felt – and what we endeavored to become. Join us

for this historical tour through Norman Rockwell’s America. With lunch ( On your

own) at Italia Trattoria.

$18.00 M $22.50 Includes, Tour Leader, Ticket and Transportation

CORBIN WALKING GROUP October, the month the leaves change and Fall is in the air. This will be the last month until Spring that Corbin’s walking group will meet. November to Feb/Mar I encourage everyone to meet up at the North-

town Mall. To celebrate the last walk we will stop at The Little Garden Café (on your own), after the walk at Audubon. Please call and RSVP so I know if we need a second driver. October 3: Gonzaga Campus October 17: Audubon Park

Cost is $1 to get on the van!

*Easy

LONG TOURS DANUBE DREAMS 10 DAY RIVER CRUISE PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST : AUGUST 10 - 20, 2020

Tour Leader: Christa Richardson

Your European adventure begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Guided sight-seeing shows you its best-known treasures. See the Astronomical Clock, Hradcany Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Destinations include: Czech Republic: Pra-gue, Germany: Regensburg, Passou-Schlogen oxbow, Austria: Linz, Melk-Wachau Valley, Vienna, Slovakia:

Bratislava, Hungary: Budapest. Float along the Danube river, as some of the worlds most beautiful sights drift by. Leave the ship at the ports you wish to visit to search for your favorite gift or a spe-cial bottle of wine, (that you can open on the ship). Did you know that Budapest is two separate cities? Buda is on one side of the bridge and Pest in on the other. Category E Interior Cabin $3631.00 Includes: River Cruise, All Breakfasts, Most Lunches and All Dinners. Travel Insurance available starting at $349.00. Sign up now and save $750 pp.

Greece & Island Hopper Sept. 24—Oct. 9, 2020

Tour Leader: Susan Buck

History comes alive on your guided tour of Greece’s Ancient sights. Visit the his-toric regions of, Athens, Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, Mykonos, Santorini. Per person land price based on double occupancy: $3,643.00 (includes intra tour air) Deposit Due: $250.00 per person land only $550 air inclusive. Included are 14 breakfasts and 6 dinners and the services of a professional tour director. Final payment is due by 7/22/20.

Travel Protection is available for an additional $299.00 per per-son.

Save 10% by booking & depositing before Nov. 26, 2019

Spotlight on San Antonio Holiday December 5-9, 2019

Unpack just once and stay right downtown and discover

San Antonio’s Beautiful River Walk, one of the prettiest parts of the city. Trees, pathways, stone bridges and glistening water winds through the city center and reveals, its deep culture and vibrant personality. During the holiday season, the River Walk sparkles even brighter with millions of decorative lights illuminating its already charming atmosphere. You are sure to lose yourself in the spirit of the holiday season as you stroll along the river surrounding the festive decorations. Highlights: Mission San Jose - The Alamo - LBJ Ranch - Fredericksburg - Choice of South Texas Heritage Center or San Antonio Botanical Gardens - El Mercado - Pa-seo del Rio Cruise

$2349 PPDO $2749 PPSO Deposit $500 Save $150 before July 5 Includes: Round trip air from Spokane Intl Airport, hotel, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners,

hotel transfers

NATURAL WONDERS OF COSTA RICA FEBRUARY 15 - 23, 2020

Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen Grab your camera and get ready for a wonderful vaca-tion to Costa Rica! Witness bountiful wildlife in their

natural habitat, enjoy relaxing dips in ecothermal hot springs, and learn about the Costa Rican culture on this thrilling adventure. Among the many highlights of this tour is Tortuguero National Park, where you'll take a boat ride along remote, un-spoiled sections of the park to view wildlife. Your guide will look out for the wild-life-including freshwater turtles, egrets, toucans, and monkeys-so you can sit back, relax, and take plenty of pictures. $2,239 PPDO $2714 PPSO Price includes: land tour sightseeing, hotels and meals as specified in the itinerary, and the services of a professional tour guide. SAVE 10% BY BOOKING AND DEPOSITING BEFORE NOVEMBER 26, 2019.

**Moderate

TREASURES OF EGYPT WITH AN OPTIONAL 3 Night Jordan

Post Tour Extension March 3—15, 2021

Tour Leader: Susan Buck The sands of the desert shift underfoot. The sun climbs high into the Egyptian sky. And the great Pyramids of Giza shimmer in the distance. There you stand in awe before the power and ambition of an inspiring civilization. In this legendary place, explore thousands of years of history while experiencing a thriving culture. Look to the past and keep an eye on the future – the great monuments reveal something different to each trav-eler. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit one incom-parable site after another. Highlights: Giza, Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara, Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Deluxe 4 night Nile River Cruse, Temple of Karnak, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Choice on Tour, Old Cairo. 13 Days-22 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 7 Dinners. Included in Price: Round trip Air from Spokane Intl. Airport. Air Tax-es and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Can-cellation Waiver and insurance of $385 per person. Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare.

Price: Double Occupancy $ 5,299 Single Occupancy $5,999

Price Includes Airfare!

*All rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from GEG.A deposit of $750.00 per person is due upon reservation. Final Payment due by November 4, 2020. Deposits are refundable up until September 4, 2020

** Moderate

** Moderate

** Moderate to *** Difficult

**Moderate to ***Difficult

COLORS OF NEW ENGLAND October 16—23, 2020 Tour Leader: Judith Miley Welcome to Massachusetts, where your journey through charming and vibrant New England begins. Relax during a 2-night stay in the heart of Boston. From Boston our highlights include...Woodstock, Quechee Gorge, Stowe, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Rocks Estate, North Conway, Kancamagus Highway, Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise, Coastal Maine, Lobster Dinner Per Person Rates*: Double $3,999; Single $5,199; Triple $3,949 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Spokane Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees Surcharges, Hotel Transfers . A deposit of $500.00 per person is due upon reservation. Final Payment

due by August 17, 2020. Deposits are refundable up until April 16, 2020

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**Moderate

*EASY

CHRISTMAS TIME IN LEAVENWORTH DECEMBER 17-19-2019 TOUR LEADER RON KRUEGER ENJOY THE BEAUTY AND NOSTALGIA OF LEAVENWORTH’S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. STAY AT THE BEAUTIFUL BAVARIAN LODGE, WHICH HOSTS A GREAT GERMAN BREAKFAST, A CUTE LITTLE SHOP AND A PIANO BAR ON SITE. ENJOY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT THE 57 BOUTIQUE SHOPS. BUNDLE UP FOR AN OLD FASHIONED SLEIGH RIDE. PRICE $388.00 PPDO—$631.00 PPSO ADD 10% FOR NON MEMBERS INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, SLEIGH RIDE TICKET, LODGING AT THE BEAUTI-FUL BAVARIAN LODGE AND 2 BREAKFASTS. Final payments due by November. 18, 2019

DISCOVER WASHINGTON D.C. May 21—26, 2020

Tour Leader: Tom Zdrojkowski

Unpack just once at your Washington DC hotel. Enjoy the leisurely pace that offers you a chance to see the U.S. Capitol Building tour, World War II Memorial, White House Visitors Center, Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern, Washington National Ca-thedral, Ford’s Theatre. Book before Nov., 21, 2019 and save $100 $2,699 ppdo $3099.00ppso. Price includes: Round trip air from Spokane, Air taxes & fees Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, 5 breakfasts, 3 din-ners. Cancellation Waiver & Insurance $275.00pp. Final payment due by March 22, 2020.

** Moderate/ Walking

**Moderate to *** Difficult

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Annual Open Enrollment is just around the corner—OCTOBER 15th to DECEMBER 7th—so it’s time for some important reminders and news about a group of doctors who make

house calls! Most importantly, remember to pay attention to the Annu-al Notice of Change letter you got in the mail. Make sure you know about and understand how any changes in your Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan will affect your healthcare next year. You don’t want any surprises.

Now, I’m also very excited to tell you about Heal…a group of doctors who make House Calls. Aetna has teamed up with Heal to bring “back to the future” healthcare to Spokane County in 2020. Enroll in an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan and choose Heal as your primary doctor and the doctor will come to you . A board-certified doctor and a medical assistant will come to your door-usually within two hours of calling for an appointment—8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Imagine not having to wait three to four weeks for an appointment or bundling up to shovel the driveway so you can get to your doctor—in the dead of Winter! Why not have your doctor come to you?The Heal team travels with state-of-the-art technology and performs 99% of the same tests a doctor does in the office--and at $0 co-pay. Ex-cept for emergency calls, your designated Heal doctor sees you for all scheduled appointments. It’ so convenient.Other Heal Benefits Include: • Point of care tests, prescriptions and lab draws—all in the privacy of

your own home. • No extra costs, wasted ER trips, germy waits in the Urgent Care. • A team to coordinate your care and refer you to specialists-assist

with supplies and equipment—chronic disease management—order transfer of medical records.

Finally, if you have a United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan and a Columbia Medical Associates doctor, you have a decision to make; ei-ther find a new doctor or enroll in a Kaiser-Permanente Medicare Ad-vantage plan. And of course, if you have any questions about Medicare, changing plans and doctors, or curious about Heal—please call me, Nancy Maupin at 981-8239. I’m here to help.

Nancy Maupin/MEDICARE MADE EASY

THINGS TO DO SANDBOX SEWERS Tues. 9am- 3pm $10 class or $25 month UN/US)

"Looking to sew with friends?” Then come and sew with the Sandbox Sewers. In October we will be making a Santa Wall Hanging. This wall hanging is finished at 12” X 20” size. For this project you will need 1 ft. length pink tonal, 1 ft. length eighth red dot, 1 ft. length eighth white tonal, 1 ft. length quarter black holiday print, 1 ft. length quarter white dot, 1 ft. quarter green dot, 3/8s yard red tonal, backing and batting to size, batting scraps, thread, 5 (7/8”) covered buttons, 1 (1 1/8”) covered button, 2 small black buttons, 1 large white button, and your sewing sup-plies. So if you have wanted to try an easy project, come and give this project a try. One of our sewers will help you to a finished project. This wall hanging will be a fun addition to your Christmas decorations. Stop by on Tuesdays and see what we are working on or bring your sewing machine and sew with us. You are free to bring any sewing pro-ject you would like to work on. If you have any sewing related questions or could use some help, please stop by on Tuesdays and the group will help you in any way we can. We also do mending on the last Tuesday of the month and will take a maximum of 2 items. Any clothing for mending must be clean. Cost starts at $2 per item to be donated to the Corbin Center.

For questions, contact Nancy at 509-944-1888 or nemunson@msn.com<

Bridge classes with Doyle Crook Beginning bridge lessons are available on Mondays or Tuesdays. For further details, dates, and times contact Doyle Crook at 509-590-6122 or e mail—doylecrook@msn.com. The lessons cost $10 per session.

Thrifty Boutique OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK MONDAY THRU FRIDAY EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS M-T-W - 9:00AM TO 3:00PM & TH-F - 10:00AM TO 2:00PM

The month of October we will be having a sale on all pants! Please take time to visit the Boutique and find a perfect gift for yourself or a friend. We are still in need of more wonderful volunteers to work 3 hour shifts once a week Enjoy our Friends! Your Friendly Thrifty Boutique Volunteers.

Non-league Wii Bowling Corbin members are welcome to Wii bowl when the league is not practicing. If you do not want the commitment of belonging to a

league, stop by and check out the Wii bowling equipment from the Reception Desk. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you. The best times to bowl are Wed. am & Thurs. before 11am or after 1pm, or Friday am. The league schedule is also posted at the Reception Desk.

WED. Oct. 9th

Cribbage is played on Mon. and Wed., at 1:00 pm, cost

is .50 per person. Stop by, we will make room

for you!

Pinochle Played on Wed., and Fri., at 8:30 am in the Multi Purpose room, cost is .50 per person. The Lower South room has pinochle on Wednesday at 12:30 pm for $1.00 per person.

Let’s have some fun! Try something new!!

Mexican Train is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 in the Multipurpose room .50 person. This is one of

our most popular games. Come and join the fun!

Computer and Tech Start –Up Jerry Daub, former board member, is here to help you navigate with your Kindle Fires, iPads, digital cameras and lap tops. Come with all your questions. He is avail-able to Help on Wednesday October 1st at 1pm, by appointment.

Pool Room All welcome, anytime M-F, 8am to 4pm!

Check in at reception, $1 to play and best of luck!

Solo and looking for partners to play with? Social times are at 12 noon and 2pm.

Drop by during these times and find a partner. Someone else is always ready to play!

WII BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Eight WII bowlers from Corbin competed in the September

13, 2019 All City Wii Bowling Tournament that was held at

the Spokane Valley Baptist Church on McDonald. There

were approximately 124 Wii bowlers from across the city

with 10 teams participating. Each bowler bowls one

game. We watched a lady bowl a 300 perfect game while

we were waiting for lunch. But we hung in there and did the best we could. We were short a few bow-

lers after Bonnie fell and was in the hospital instead of with us. We were also missing Ira and Ron who

were both not well. After a zucchini casserole lunch and our best try, we came home with the sixth -

place trophy with a five-person average of 227. Carril Cramer was our best bowler of the day with 256.

Mary Kay Bryan bowled a 248, Phoebe Daniels bowled 247 and Theresa Topp bowled a nice 202. Barba-

ra Ann Bonner bowled a 183. The other Corbin bowlers playing today were Betty Rash and Paul Ruch

and Keith Bagge. Its great having Keith back with us. The trophy we won will be in the multipurpose

room for exhibit.

The next all-city tournament will be held on October 11th at the same place. Anyone interested in

playing in the tournament please, let Mary Kay Bryan know.

Mary Kay Bryan

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Intro to Drawing with Jaquan Tracy

Intro to Drawing continues. This class is on Wed. & Thur. in the

Upper South room from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Stop by or call the

Reception Desk at 327-1584 to sign up and to get your materials

list & syllabus. Class is $25 for a two month session.

New participants welcome anytime, material costs

approximately $40 with 10% discount at Spokane Art Supply.

CORBIN WALKING GROUP October, the month the leaves change and Fall is in the air. This will be the last month until Spring that Corbin’s walking group will meet. November to Feb/Mar. I encourage everyone to meet up at the Northtown Mall during the Winter months. To celebrate the

last walk we will stop at The Little Garden Café, (on your own ), after the walk. Please call and RSVP so I know if we need a sec-ond driver. October 3: Gonzaga Campus October 17: Audubon Park

Cost is $1 to get on the van!

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Corbin has always benefitted from the rich experiences of our members. For the

past 3 years, our Thrifty Boutique has been blessed by the entrepreneurial spirit

of Joan Higgins. Joan married her high school sweetheart in Montana where

they then began to set up their first business on a farm. Together, they provid-

ed french fries and hash browns for over 60 restaurants throughout Montana.

After decades of living the successful farm life, they sold the farm and then

opened up a clothing store. The next several years would see a successful ven-

ture in the restaurant industry as well as opening up a large antique and second

hand store. However, in 2011 Joan and her husband of 57 years wanted to be

closer to the grandchildren. They moved to Spokane where she eventually

found her way to Corbin in 2016. Since joining Corbin, Joan has served in the

boutique where her great depth of experience has been a blessing. In her spare

time, Joan loves playing tennis and hits the tennis courts several times a week.

She enjoys spending time with her 2 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great

grandchildren. If you drop by the boutique on Tuesdays you’ll get to see Joan in

action. Thank you Joan for all you do for Corbin.

Six birthdays were celebrated on September 6 this year! Our birthday friends are Eric Hietala, Nancy Gilbert, Phoebe Daniels, Belva Williams, Jeanne Walser. The lovely cake and gift certificate were provided by Fairwood Retirement Vil-lage & Assisted Living. The lunch was delicious, with a great variety of food. All guests celebrating a birthday, will be entered to win the $20.00 gift certificate. If it is your birthday month, please let the volunteers at the reception desk know before October 10th.

The next Birthday Pot Luck is Oct. 11, 2019. (Due to Auction activities) Bring a dish, enjoy the company and celebrate, even if it’s not your birthday. The lunches are a lot of fun and you may even win a prize.

Corbin’s Monthly Birthday Potluck Sponsored by

Fairwood

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