January 2015

INSIDE THIS ISSUE…

Page 2: Director’s Note, Chit-Chat, New Members, Member Orientation, Prayer Requests, Condolences, Donations, Wish List, Membership Renewal and Volunteer Spotlight. Page 3: Corbin Trip Review, CCS Act 2 Classes, Corbin Activities

Page 4: Day Tours & Long Tours

Page 5: Long Tours

Page 6: Thrifty Boutique, Monday Night Dance, December Birthdays, Monthly Auction Item, Page 7: Specialty Lunches, Seminars and Articles. Page 8: Things to Do

13th ANNUAL FUNDRAISING

MOOVIN’ & GROOVIN’ FAIR for Health & Wellness, plus more

Lots of Booths … including Health, Finance, Retirement/Real Estate

Visit with professionals, pick up interesting materials, sign up for free screenings and massage, enjoy inexpensive food & beverages.

Win prizes & raffles

We expect 70 vendors, below is a list of the companies that have currently signed up.

Friday, February 10, Starts at Noon. This event will have full service waiters. The menu includes all you can eat spaghetti & meatballs - made by the Spokane Italian Club! Whether you have a sweetheart or not, we’d love for you to participate!

$18 In Advance

$20 At Door Sign up at the Reception Desk, or call

Heide with a credit card. 327-1584.

Singer Bill Oxford will provide the

rich sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean

Martin and other favorites while

you enjoy dinner, music & dancing!

Sponsored by Nancy Maupin. Event will be held in our beautiful

Henderson Room.

There is space available for booths; if you are interested in being an exhibitor at this fair, call 327-

1584 and speak with Elinor at ext 20 or Heide at ext 11.

Saturday, April 22 open from 8am to 2pm Free Admission

Access Home RCH

Addus HealthCare

Alderwood Manor

Alzheimer's Association

American Cancer Society

Avalon Care Center at Northpointe

Avista

Beneficial In Home Care

CARE to Stay Home

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services Cemeteries of Spokane

Century 21 Real Estate

Costco Wholesale

Day Bridge Services

Deaconess Joint Restoration and Spine Center

Pack With Compassion

Premera Blue Cross

Fairwood Retirement Village

Hennessey Funeral Home

ResCare HomeCare

Senior Connect

Smooth Transitions

Sullivan Park Campus of Care

The Academy (Merrill Gardens)

WSU Memory & Aging Laboratory

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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 info@corbinseniorcenter.org

In Partnership with:

2017 Board of Directors Al Gilmore, Ted Hannah, Louise Harless, Lorene Harris, Donna Kennedy, John Morelli, Teresa Phillips, Steve Quaid, Irene Schell, Alan Stadtmueller, Jennifer Taylor, and David Workman.

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.

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Greetings,

To say that I’m falling in love with Corbin might be a little pre-mature, but since Valentine’s Day is fast approaching I’ll go ahead and run with it. I am contin-

ually amazed by Corbin’s members and their steadfast com-mitment to ensure this beloved institution is thriving for each generation of Spokane’s seniors. In fact, if you are keeping track I’m happy to point out that Corbin is entering its 50th year of operation and make no mistake, we will not let this golden anniversary pass without its due celebration. So be on the lookout for more revelry to come in 2017!

In addition, I’m happy to announce that Corbin has been chosen to receive a $55,000 grant from the Community, Housing, and Human Services Department. This means big things for Corbin and be sure to check out the article on page 7 which highlights where this money has been earmarked. This is a big deal for Corbin and we would like to thank the City of Spokane, the CHHS Department, and all those in-volved for making this happen.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of Corbin and it couldn’t happen without you. Our annual Miss Corbin campaign, which conveniently became a Mr. Corbin campaign this year, raised over $2,000 from your generosity. Never underesti-mate the impact your donations make to Corbin be they large or small. With over 1,000 members a simple gift of $10 from each could raise $10,000 overnight. Corbin belongs to its members and it will forever be supported by its members and volunteers. I renew my pledge to steward your generos-ity well in the years to come if you’ll continue to have me.

I hope to see everyone at the Valentine’s lunch on Febru-ary 10th! We have all you can eat spaghetti provided by the Spokane Italian Club along with salad, bread, beverages and more! In addition, we’ve lined up entertainment that should provide the perfect lounge environment for this full-service Valentines event. Bring your loved ones, friends, neighbors and family to be a part of the action at Corbin. And congrats again on 50 years of serving Spokane!

January 4 - 24 Nancy Tautakawa, Martha Kurtz, Wes & Barb Seyfert, Donna Harris, Dick & Cheryl Dolan, Francis Remsik, Mary Ellen Green, Chuck & Gwen Porche, Gwen Margolis, Conifer Defour.

WAFFLES PLUS Come for a great breakfast!

Just a short distance from Corbin.

2625 N. Monroe Spokane, WA 99205 326-2317

Corbin Members receive a 10% discount

Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 am in UN New Members: Carole Brown will contact new members about the orientation meeting. She will also talk with them about the lunch offered after the meeting. “Please do not sign up at reception, just wait for me to call you, or leave me a message at Corbin—I have an inbox for messages. I look forward to meeting you.” Thank you,

Carole Brown, New Member Chair

MANY THANKS FOR THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS! To the Center: Rosauers at the Y, Diane Stoebner, Mary Kay Bryan, Keith Bagge, Carol Juillerat, Roseanne Collins, Donna Poeppel. Thrifty Boutique: Diane Stoebner, Mary Kay Bryan, Keith Bagge, Marie Haggerty, Donna Poeppel, Elinor Enz, Edie Easterby.

Additional thanks go to those who have donated to Crosswalk, 2nd Harvest Food Bank, Eyeglasses for Lions

Please donate: Aluminum Foil To Go Boxes for event

meal leftovers DECAF Coffee Postage Stamps Bleach Laundry Soap Plastic Utensils (forks) Napkins All Sizes Carpet Stain Remover Color copy paper, red

or other colors. 8.5X11. Thank you!

Application or Renewal of Membership

________________________________ __ Name (s)

___ Address City State Zip Code ___________ ______ Phone Number (s) Date

____________________

Membership

Single $26 per year Couple $36 per year

Everyone 18 years or older is welcome to join.

Application may be returned by mail with a check or stop by the reception desk.

Prayers are

requested for:

Ron Easterby

Keith Bagge

Marcie McAdams

Irene Schell

Mary Paul

To be added to the prayer list, call Laura

IT PAYS TO

RECOMMEND

CORBIN

If you bring someone who has never been a Corbin member and the person becomes a member, you will receive a $5 coupon that you can use towards membership or a day tour. So bring in your relatives, friends, and neighbors and make a little money.

MONETARY DONATIONS December 11 - January 10

Friends ($100-$249):

Dave and Ann Sweet, Gerald Sullivan, Sandbox Sewing, Tap Grandmas, Bryan Sayler.

We thank you for your donations!

WISH LIST SPECIAL REQUEST RECEIVED!

Thank you for the roaster

Carol Juillerat!

Condolences to the family and friends

of Jacqueline Docherty on the death of her daughter.

Carol Manikoski-Nelson Carol has lived in Spokane since 1963. Before that she was employed by United Air-lines for 20 years. Her whole career has been in travel.

Carol has three children. Her son lives in Tacoma and works for Social Security. Her two daughters are teachers in Spokane School Dist. One is an ESL Teacher in elementary school, the other teaches at Gonzaga Prep.

Carol has been a Corbin member for five years. She has served as a board member and is currently a tour leader. She plans the Happy Hour tours which is a big job! I like to call her “Two Van Carol” because she fills two vans most of the time. Carol has worked on yearly auctions with bid sheets & procurement, etc. Carol has traveled a lot in the past few months, most recently to Panama.

Thank you, so much Carol, for your dedication and on going interest to see that our members are indeed happy.

Virginia Chapman, Volunteer Coordinator

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday/Saturday China Painters~

8:30am Monday Feb 6(UN)

AARP Drivers Training~ Feb 27 ~ 8:30 am $15 AARP member $20 non-member (UN) Call 327-1584 to sign up

Cribbage~1pm (MP) .50¢ pp

Connie’s Cards~2pm (UN)

See Page 8 for new dates

Darts~$1.00 pp Pool Room

Monday Night Dance~7 pm $4 pp ~ see page 4 (HR)

Pool $1 per day (PR)

Thrifty Boutique~10am-2 pm

Wii Bowling ~ RSVP Contact Mary Kay at the front desk on Wed afternoons 327-1584(members only).

Bridge Class ~ See Page 8

Carney Dance~6pm 448-0417

Every Tues 6pm (HR)

Mexican Train~12:30pm

$.50pp (MP)

Darts~$1 pp (PR)

Pool~$1 per day (PR)

Sandbox Quilters ~ 9 am (UN)

see page 8

Spokane Storytelling

League~2nd Tues of each

month ~7-8:30pm (MP)

Jennilyn Weight 509-467-5703

Stretch & Tone~ 8:50am $.50

pp (HR)

Tap Grandmas~12-2:30pm w/

Joan Hamilton 499-5813 (HR)

Thrifty Boutique~9am-3pm

Wii Bowling~8am (MP)

members only. Call Mary Kay

for questions; she works at

front desk pm Wed’s 327-1584.

Bridge Class ~ See Page 8*

Learn to Draw with Jacquan

1:30-3:30pm (DR) .

Computer Help ~With Jerry Daub 1-2:30pm October (MP)

Darts~$1 pp (PR)

Emerson Garfield~2nd Wed of each month 6pm, 12/14 (UN)

Project Joy—Minstrels—8am (HR)

Open Wii Bowling~3pm-4pm (MP) (members only). For questions see Mary Kay at the reception desk on pm Wed’s, 327-1584.

Pinochle~8:30am (MP)

Pinochle~11:30am (UN)

Pool~$1 per day (PR)

Tap Grandmas~12:30-2:30pm (HR)

Tappin’ at the Corbin (Beginner Tap Lessons) Wednesday’s 2:30 pm call Joan at 499-5813 to sign up

Thrifty Boutique~9am-3pm

Learn to Draw with Jacquan 1:30-3:30pm (DR)

Foot Care~3rd Thurs 9am $15 for appt. 327-1584 (MP) ~12:30pm $.50pp (MP)

Pool~$1 pp (PR)

Darts~$1 pp (PR)

Stretch & Tone~8:50am $.50 pp (HR)

Tap Grandmas~10:00am-2:30pm w/Joan Hamilton

499-5813 (HR)

Thrifty Boutique~9am-3 pm

Toastmasters~5:45pm (UN) Contact Neil 509-922-4152

Wii Bowling~RSVP Contact Mary Kay on Wed afternoons at

327-1584 (MP)

Walking Group ~ 8:45am, (Meet MP) $2 pp

Seminar: See page 7

Board Meetings~3rd Friday, Jan 20 (UN)

Corbin Birthday/Potluck Lunch Jan13, 2016, 12pm, see page 5 for details. (DR)

Darts~$1 pp (PR)

Pinochle~9am $.50 pp (MP)

Pool~$1 per day (PR)

Scrabble~12:30pm (MP) $.50 pp

Thrifty Boutique~10am-2 pm

Tour Meetings for Tour Leaders and Drivers~Jan 6, 10am (LS)

Wii Bowling~RSVP Mary Kay at the front desk on Wed afternoons 327-1584

Corbin Activities & Services

This list does not include group meetings, events or room rentals.

UN-Upper North ~ LS-Lower South HR-Henderson Room ~ DR-Dining Room

MP-Multi-Purpose Room ~ PR (Pool Room) US-Upper South

Silver Café Monday-Thursday, 11am-12:30pm Suggested Donation of $3.85 over

age 60 and $6 under age 60. See the menu at the front desk.

Leave a Legacy… Estate gifts left in your will for Corbin are used to enrich & sustain programs. Please

consider this as you update your will.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday/Saturday

8:30a Line Dancing, Doreen Seal (HR)

9:30a Line Dancing, Doreen Seal(HR)

1p Yoga for Wholeness (HR)

4:45p Yoga Chair, Richard Miller (HR)

10a– Tai Chi Begginning, Kaiya Treffry (HR)

11a~ Tai Chi Continuing, Kaiya Treffry (HR)

3p ~ Tai Chi Continuing, Kaiya Treffry (HR)

10a Yoga for Life Peggy Raye(HR)

4p Pilates-Yoga Strength Christine Erickson (HR)

5p SAIL– Richard Miller (HR)

630p Swing Dance Beginning, Paul Tapp (HR)

Friday ~ 9:30a Yoga, Becky Myers (HR)

1p Balance in Motion (HR)

Saturday ~ Feb. 11 2p New Garden (UN)

Sunday ~ 4p History $ Craft of Fortune Telling ~ UN

RECORD-SETTING EAGLE-WATCHING On December 30 Ron Krueger took a group of Corbin members on a Lake Coeur d'Alene eagle-watching cruise. And they saw an astound-ing 167 bald eagles! The previous record on this cruise was a mere 97 eagles. Jane Veltkamp of Birds of Prey Northwest was the "eagle eye" spotter. Bald eagles are at Lake Coeur d'Alene in December and

January to feed on Kokanee (land locked sockeye salmon) that have just spawned and are dying.

Here the cruisers are having a post-sighting lunch at Beverly's. (Photos courtesy of Kermit Shaull, who was part of the group.)

Clockwise from far left: John Olsen, Doris Olsen, Amelia Moore, Dave Moore, Penny Moore, Ron Krueger, B. J. Baldwin, and Sherry Hansen.

*CCS-Community College Classes *Call ACT 2 for start dates, times and enrollment.

*(Act 2) = To enroll, call CCS ACT 2, (509) 279-6030 registration or (509) 279-6027 Office. Due to elevator construction,

ACT 2 classes have been moved to either a different class room at Corbin or to a different venue. Please call ACT 2 for

details on the class you are interested in. Also, call them for general ACT 2 class questions and schedules.

Thank you!

CORBINITES ENJOY EAGLE WATCHING CRUISE By Ron Krueger

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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!

PROGRESSIVE LUNCH *Easy 1 Van Wed., Feb 8, 10:00am - 2:30pm Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen Our first stop will be shopping at their Thrift Store. A big Lunch including Dessert and a tour will be at UGM. Then we’ll see new Women’s Crises Center of Union Gospel Mission. Most who signed up for this tour in January are able to carry over to Feb., call to see if there is space available for this tour. You can always be put on the interest list incase someone cancels. Call Reception at 327-1584. $11 M $16.50 NM Includes: Food, Transportation & Good Information.

SUNDAY BRUNCH at the Dockside *Easy 1 Van Sun., Feb. 19, 8:30 am - 2 pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger This is probably the best Sunday brunch in the Inland Northwest. You have so many choices, you don’t know where to begin. And the beauty of it is that your fruit juice & coffee are included in the price. Plus you can go back through as many times as you want. Alternatively, you may order from the menu. We’ll try to get a table with a great view of the lake. After brunch, we’ll visit an interesting site. (Brunch price included, if you choose over that, the extra price is on your own.) $45M $50.50 NM Includes: Brunch & Transportation.

ENJOY AN AGATHA CHRISTIE PLAY! *Easy 1 Van Sun., Feb. 19, 1 - 5 pm Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen Let’s go to Ignite Theatre. We will enjoy a reader theatre matinee production of “Witness for the Prosecution” by Agatha Christie! The intrigue is thick in this classic murder mystery directed by Kim Roberts. $12M $17.50 NM Includes: Admission & Transportation.

ORLANDO’S at SCC for Lunch *Easy 1 Van Thurs., Feb. 23, 11am - 2pm Tour Leader: Penny Moore Let’s enjoy an Asian Pacific Rim Theme Lunch at Orlando’s! You order off the menu and pay for your own meal on site. The price usually will run between $14 & 17 per person which includes beverage, entrée and dessert. Price may vary depending on what you order. After lunch we will take a short drive before returning to Corbin. Sign up soon, this will sell out quickly. $10M $15.50 NM Includes: Transportation.

SPOKANE CHIEF’S HOCKEY GAME AT THE ARENA *Easy 2 Vans Sun., Feb. 26 4:15 - 7:30pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger Corbin has tickets for our own private SUITE on the concourse! Enjoy a hockey game between the Spokane Chief’s and the Kelowna Rockets. The price includes the suite tickets, gourmet wraps & beef sliders! There will also be the opportunity for you to order additional food and beverages on your own. Special Chiefs memorabilia & prize raffle with 100% of proceeds going to Dairy for Life & 2nd Harvest Inland NW to help those in need get access to dairy products. Presented by KIX 96.1. $15M $20.50 NM Includes: Food, Tickets, Transportation.

SAUSAGE FEED AT UNIONTOWN *Easy Sun., Mar. 5, 9:30am - 4pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger

Uniontown has been doing this sausage feed for over 50 years, and has some of the best sausage you can eat. And you can go back through the line as many times as your please. So plan to come to this very enjoyable repast. After we've been sated, we'll hit some of the other sites--primarily the Artisan Barn and St. Boniface church. $29 M $34 NM Includes: Admission and Transportation.

FELT’S FIELD AEROSPACE MUSEUM *Easy to ** Moderate Tour Leader: Connie & Dan Conlon Sat., March 11, 10:00am - 2:30pm Join us for a visit to this new museum at Felts Field. A local guide will offer information on memorabilia from the Civil War through the war in Iraq. View actual planes from the past like the American Airways bi-plane, and artifacts from prior wars. We’ll have lunch afterwards at Skyway Café, (on your own), where they will offer a special for the group or choose off the regular menu. $15.50 M $21 NM Includes: Admission, Guided Tour & Transportation.

SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL ** Moderate Sat., Mar. 25, 6am - 6pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger

Sandhill cranes have been around for millions of years, and their migratory rituals are virtually unchanged. The cranes, in our flyway, spend winters in California and spend a week or so in the Othello area in the spring while on their journey to nesting sites in Alaska.

After we have breakfast in Ritzville (on your own), we'll spend the morning with Roger Krug looking for the majestic Sandhill cranes. With any luck we should see over a thousand. We'll have lunch in Othello, (on your own). The first half of the afternoon we'll be at the festival where we'll see captivating live raptors brought in from WSU; hear presentations by experts on topics related to the local wildlife and geology; and visit the vendor booths. We'll visit fascinating Palouse Falls on our way home.

$43M $48.50NM Includes: Admission, Tour Guide & Transportation.

ALL TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE —

CANCELLATION FEES APPLY, SEE FLYERS FOR DETAILS!

BROCHURES AND TOUR POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE AT CORBIN **ppso= per person single occupancy. **ppdo= per person double occupancy. **ppto= per person triple occupancy. Insurance available and recommended for all tours. ***Non-member pricing for long tours adds 10% to the price. Only payment will hold your seat on a trip or tour.

REGULAR MONTHLY TOURS *Easy

Happy Hour: $11 M $16.50 NM TL: Carol Nelson Wed. Feb 8 Location: Always a Surprise! 2 Vans 3 – 6:30pm

CDA Casino: $5 M $10 NM TL: Irene Schell Mon. Feb 13 Location: Coeur d’Alene Casino near Worley, Idaho. 9am – 4pm Lots of fun, a beautiful fireplace & great food! The casino provides a van and driver!

Dinner Club: $11 M $16.50 NM TL: Kermit Shaull Tues. Feb 28 Location: G.W. Hunters in Post Falls 2 Vans 3 – 6:30pm Not your average steakhouse. Even though they are famous for their fine quality beef steaks, you’ll find a number of oth-er options on the menu including pasta, seafood and chicken. If you are in a daring mood, try one of the expertly prepared wild game dishes. They offer delicacies such as alligator, buffalo, elk or yak!

Rescheduled from January due to weather conditions.

*Rating - there will be a lot of walking & standing. You are welcome to bring your cane or foldable walker as long as you can manage it yourself.

- vs -

ALL TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CANCELLATION FEES APPLY, SEE FLYERS FOR DETAILS!

CORBIN’S DAY & LONG TOUR RATINGS *EASY ~ Ability to walk short distances on mostly level ground. Mobility aids are acceptable. ** MODERATE ~ Ability to get in and out of the van a few times, walk at least a mile without mobility aids and be in good health. *** DIFFICULT ~ Ability to walk over uneven terrain with no mobility aids, be fit and in good health. **** CHALLENGING ~ Rough conditions on occasion. Call tour coordinator or the tour leader for further information. REMEMBER, sometimes you can choose to do less on a tour which would make it easier for you. Check with the tour leader if this is an option on a particular tour. When a tour is listed with 2 ratings, such as, *Easy to **Moderate, you choose how much activity you want to participate in. Example: on a cruise, you may decide to stay on board rather than go into port. That would make the trip easier for you.

NOTICE: Corbin Senior Activity Center has added payment options. You can now call in with a credit or debit card to sign up for tours. Previously you had to have a total transaction of at least $100.00 to charge. Now there isn’t a minimum on the amount you can charge. There is a $2.00 service charge that will be added to the transaction total.

If you have more questions call Heide or Beth at 509-327-1584.

CRATER LAKE, OREGON COAST & MORE July 10-16, 2017 Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen *Easy to**Moderate (See Ratings)

Our first night will be at Bend, OR. After seeing Crater Lake we will have a Rogue River Jet Boat ride, dinner @ OK Corral and overnight at Grants Pass. Next stop will be Sand Dune Buggy ride at Florence and then a 2 night stay in Lincoln City with tour of Depoe Bay and glassblowing demonstration. Before lunch @ the Cheese Factory in Tillamook we will have a tour of the Air Museum. On to Kelso, WA over night and information about Mt. St. Helens. At Skamania Lodge we will have an included Luncheon and a tour of Columbia River Maritime Museum. After spending the night in Hood River we will come home through Yakima & Ellensburg. $1245 ppdo $1790 ppso; eposit $250. No Air - we will take Corbin Vans. Includes: Transportation, Lodging, 5 Breakfasts,, 2 Dinners, 1 Lunch. Museum Admission, Jet Boat Ride and Sand Dune Buggy Ride.

WONDERS OF EUROPE **Moderate to ***Difficult (See Ratings)

Arrive in London; Depart from Paris July 23 - Aug. 8, 2017 Tour Leader: Penelope Moore This is an excellent tour! I did this a few years ago and all of us enjoyed it immensely! We will have an overnight in Brussels, Strasbourg area, Lucerne area, Milan, Venice area, Pisa, French Riveira, Lyon and 3 nights in London and 2 nights in Rome and Paris. Highlights include the Black Forest, Swiss Alps, Italian and French Rivieras and Burgundy Wine Country. With time to explore & do excursions, this will be a wonderful tour! Flyers will be arriving at Corbin soon for you to see the entire itinerary. I hope you join me for this wonderful experience! Penny Moore, Tour Leader

$2399 ppdo Land Price, Single add $764 pp; Plus Airfare. Travel Protection Insurance $229. Land Deposit $250, Air Deposit $300. The Final Payment Date is May 19, 2017. Make your land deposit soon! Journey Club members save 5%!

PARIS - BEACHES OF NORMANDY *Easy to **Moderate

AVALON 9 DAY RIVER CRUISE FROM PARIS TO PARIS Oct. 2-10, 2017 If you are interested in this tour, or any Avalon River Cruises, call Beth Daniels at 327-1584 x12 for your questions. $3417 ppdo (plus airfare) Category E. Price Includes: Land/Cruise, Port Charges, Meals and Accommodations (as specified in the itinerary), and Sightseeing. Final payment due June 27, 2017. Land Deposit $250. Air Deposit $300. Travel Protection $329.

Sign up with deposit in February and get 40% off the core land price! Remember, Journey Club members save 5%!

SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH DAKOTA *Easy

Sept., 8-14 2017 Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen Experience Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Black Hills Gold, Needles Hwy – see the magnificent rock formations, Custer State Park, Pine Ridge, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, the rollicking western towns of Deadwood and Spearfish. A local Native American will share stories of the Lakota and Sioux tribes. The full itinerary is in the flyers, stop by Corbin and pick one up! Price includes round trip air from Spokane to Rapid City, air taxes and fees, surcharges and hotel transfers. Prices set until March 8, 2017 then rates may go up. $2550 ppdo $3100 ppso $2520 ppto With purchase of $240 insurance plan the trip Deposit is $250. Without insurance the deposit is $500. Deposit due by March 8 / Optional Insurance due with deposit. Includes 7 Days, 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts / 3 Dinners

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE *Easy to **Moderate (See Ratings)

Emphasis on Italy, Greece and Turkey; 9 Day Cruise with 7 Ports October 5 - 17, 2017 Tour Leader: Dan Conlon Dan Conlon is sharing a Southern Europe cruise of a lifetime. This is a nine day cruise with 7 ports visiting Rome, Naples, Messina, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Ephesus in October of 2017. All cabins have balconies and offer $100 on board credit for each cabin but only 1 cabin is left. Call Dan Conlon for details, (509) 325-0988. $2505.18 ppdo, including insurance. Airfare is extra, estimate is $1300 pp.

CLASSICAL ISRAEL **Moderate

Nov. 23 - Dec 1, 2017 Tour Leader: Ron Krueger The 23rd is a travel day, our journey in this fascinating country begins in Tel Aviv on the 24th where we spend the night. We’ll drive to the Sea of Galilee where we’ll spend two nights at the coastal town of Tiberias. Then on to Jerusalem where we will spend four nights. Here are just some of the highlights we’ll see: The 7th day is in Jerusalem & is a free day. You may choose an excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea, or have the day to explore on your own. Since Jerusalem has become a culinary destination, you may want to be adventurous and try something new. Stop by Corbin for a brochure or call Ron Krueger at 279-5319 to discuss the tour. (Plus Airfare).

Land price $1528 ppdo; for ppso add $600. Land Deposit $250. Air is available through Cosmos if you wish with an Air Deposit of $300. Optional Travel Protection $199. Optional Prepaid Gratuities $63.

Sign up with deposit on the day of the travel fair (1/27/17) -OR- by February 3 and get $50 off per person! Remember, Journey Club members save 5%! If you have been on a Globus Family of Brands tour within the last 5 years you are eligible to become a Journey Club member.

LONG TOURS

Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem Nazareth * Dome of the Rock Jericho * Western Wall (Wailing Wall) King David’s tomb * World Holocaust Center Mount of Olives; * Bethlehem Garden of Gethsemane

TULIP FESTIVAL & DECEPTION PASS CRUISE

3 Nights and 4 Days; Saturday through Tuesday

**Moderate April 15-18, 2017 Tour Leader: Kermit Shaull

& Valerie Harper $ 482 ppdo $730 ppso

Sign up for interest in case of cancelations.

Deposit $ 250; Deposit due date Feb 3, 2017.

CHINA **Moderate to ***Difficult

May 13-21, 2017 Tour Leader: Dan Conlon Flyers are available at

Corbin. $2099 ppdo $2698 ppso (airfare included from Seattle). Final

payment is due March 3, 2017. We will assist with Chinese visa process

and help with transportation to and from Seattle. Call Dan or Connie

Conlon at 325-0988 for questions.

ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND **Moderate June 9-16, 2017 Tour Leader: Judith Miley

Join Judith for a spectacular tour that begins in Providence, Rhode Island

and ends in Provincetown, Cape Cod. Highlights include Newport, Boston,

Cranberry Bog, Plymouth Rock, Plimoth Plantation, Hyannis, Nantucket,

Martha’s Vineyard, Whale Watch or Sand Dunes and a Lobster Dinner. We

still have availability, call Beth Daniels, Tour Manager at (509) 327-1584

x12. $3129 ppdo, $3629 ppso (includes airfare). Deposit $250. Travel In-

surance $240. Final payment due Apr. 10, 2017.

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS AND POTLUCK Sponsored by The Academy Retirement Community

Corbin celebrated three birthdays on January 13, 2017 at the Birthday Potluck. Evelyn was the lucky winner of the $20 gift certificate that was donated by The Academy Retirement Community. Pictured are Vi Martin, Evelyn DeLange and Barb Seyfert. Everyone is welcome to the potluck even if it is not your birthday. To attend, please either bring a potluck dish or give a $3.50 donation.

PLEASE NOTE: Please notify reception by stop-ping by or calling, that it’s your Birthday Month. If it’s not your birthday, you are welcome to attend without an RSVP.

The next Birthday Potluck will be at noon on Friday, Feb 3, 2017.

MONDAY NIGHT DANCE Mondays 7 - 9pm (HR) $4 plus donation for coffee, lemonade, veggies & other goodies. Dancing keeps people young and moving. Many people don’t walk as well as they used to but they can still dance beautifully. Are you one of them? Theresa and Tom McKay (TnT) provide live music for your enjoyment. The Theme Dance will be on Feb. 13., celebrating Valentines. Wear something red. Everyone will be entered into the drawing. We have great gifts to give away.

Thrifty Boutique

OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9am-3pm. Mon., Fri., 10am-2pm. (Excluding Holidays). Visit the Thrifty Boutique for sweaters, jackets, corduroys and don’t forget we have serving dishes, candle sticks and nik naks, plus more. Thank you for your donations, without your contributions we could not stay open! Due to those donations, there are always new things to look at! Stop by regularly! Your Friendly Thrifty

Boutique Volunteers

MONTHLY AUCTION ITEM

$239.00 VALUE GIFT CERTIFICATE- USE THIS CERTIFICATE FOR 4 APPLICATIONS—SPIDER BARRIER PROGRAM DURING 2017 ONLY. STARTS AT $75 WITH $5 DOLLAR INCREMENTS ON FUTURE BIDS.

ALL BIDS ARE FINAL TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2017 AT 3PM Items and bid sheets are on display in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Interesting Tidbits

A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, & no one knows why.

Most lipsticks con-tains fish scales.

Money notes are not made from pa-per, they are made mostly from a spe-cial blend of cotton & linen. In 1932, when a shortage of cash occurred in Tenio, WA, notes were made out of wood for a brief period.

When hippos are upset, their sweat turns red.

A shrimp’s heart is in it’s head.

Corbin’s Friday Morning Pinochle Group From left to right: Carla Barker, Genevieve De Paolo, Cathy

Sturtevant, Mary Kay Bryan and Joanne Carman.

Construction: View of the

progress on the elevator. The

entrance door from the park-

ing lot will be closed and off

limits starting the first week of

February. Please use the

Lincoln street or Cleveland

street entrances.

WE APPRECIATE Kilgore Construc-

tion and the awesome job they

are performing!

Not pictured are Anne Calabro, Carol Phillips, Daryl Way, Derl Bowell, Walt

Gentry, Bob Kegley. A photo of them will be in another issue. We always

have room for more players! Come join us! See the calender on page 3.

* Seminars at Corbin are FREE. Donations are not required, although appreciated! We ask you to RSVP at the reception desk so we can contact you if there are any scheduling changes. This is a request, not a requirement. Thank you for participating. Let us know if you would like us to have a seminar on a particular topic. 327-1584 x12.

WELLNESS SEMINAR Thursday, Feb. 23 at 11am Upper North Classroom Presenter: Anna Reid Anna Reid with Regeneration Point will speak about their unique wellness center and how it can benefit you and improve your quality of life.

REGENERATION POINT provides guidance and support to assist people in reaching their health and fitness goals. They have specialized equipment and a one of a kind work out routine that specifically works on physical balance and fall prevention. This company also utilizes BEMER, which promotes blood flow through out the body. This helps nutrient and oxygen supply, waste disposal, cardiac function, strength, energy, mental acuity, stress reduction, relaxation, and sleep management. They offer an opportunity for one on one work in the most caring and compassionate environment.

ETHNIC/TRAVEL SEMINAR: Caribbean Friday, Feb. 24 at 11am Upper North Classroom Presenter: Dan Conlon Sign up at Reception for the Caribbean lunch that will be in the dining room following this seminar. Even if you aren’t planning on traveling — enjoy the beautiful location via the power point presentation! Destinations we will be visiting include Cozumel, George Town, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, and Jamaica. There will be time for questions and answers too.

YOU’RE INVITED! Join your Corbin Friends on a Warm Winter Getaway to the Western Caribbean. Our ship, the Liberty of the Seas, sets sail on January 7, 2018. Why spend another winter fighting the cold and snow of Spokane when you could be basking in the sun of the Caribbean.

SEMINAR: Free Educational Event on COPD & Asthma

Thursday, March 9 at 10am Upper North Classroom Presenter: Justin Seo,

Pharmacy students from the Washington State College of pharmacy will be at the Corbin Senior Center to provide a brief, basic overview of COPD and asthma. They will be covering the following: 1. Signs and symptoms of COPD/asthma

(what these diseases look like). 2. Risk factors for COPD/asthma. 3. Basic medication used for COPD/asthma

in simplified terms (rescue inhalers, dry powder inhalers, etc.

4. Demonstration of proper inhaler use. 5. How to clean & maintain inhalers.

The students will be there to answer questions, to the best of their knowledge, regarding these diseases.

Bring a family member or friend with you. They can learn along with you.

A New Website for a New Future

We are excited to announce that in the coming months Corbin Senior Activity Center will be rolling out a brand new website. Courtesy of Rogue Heart Media, Corbin will be developing a modern professional website with all the functionality we need to carry us into the future. Through a combination of a grant and the commitment to community of Rogue Heart Media, our new website will allow us to process payments, donations, and most importantly tell the story of Corbin to the world. Be on the lookout for more updates over the coming months and if you see a camera crew at Corbin, be sure to smile because our new website is about to make you famous!

A Safe and Secure Corbin for All! As you are all aware, the construction of our elevator is well under way. As far as we can tell, it is right on schedule for a March completion. But what you may not be aware of yet is that Corbin is about to get a new facelift that will ensure our building is safe, clean, and secure for the future. I’m happy to announce that Corbin has been selected to receive a $55,000 grant from the Community, Housing and Human Services Department!

Throughout Corbin, you will have noticed that many of our carpeted areas have utilized a patchwork of carpet over the years that has become worn, slick, and frayed in many places. Given the emphasis of fall prevention, a portion of this grant has been marked to re-carpet the entire Center excluding the staff office. More than looking amazing, this will provide the safest platform for our members to enjoy all that Corbin has to offer in this building. But wait, there’s more!

To further enhance the safety of members enjoying the Center, Corbin will be adding an external security camera system. We believe this will help serve as a deterrent to local crime in our area. It will also ensure that if crime does happen here, Corbin gets to help see to it the criminals get a little Senior Center justice! We hope that this will encourage the feeling of safety as you access this building through our variety of events. And, you get to find out who it was that dinged your car in the parking lot! But yes, there is still more.

We will be redesigning the Lincoln Street entrance with some additional safety and accessibility features to ensure easier use for the members and various renters who have had issues with that door. The redesign will fix that problem and at the same time enhance its security features. In addition, the door will become ADA accessible and enhance the overall accessibility of the center.

From our new elevator to these enhanced safety and security features, Corbin’s future will be looking brighter than ever. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to the City of Spokane and the CHHS Department for taking care of Spokane’s seniors. It’s great time to be a part of Corbin and I hope to see you soon.

SEMINARS

BIRTHDAY POTLUCK

Sponsored by The Academy Retirement Community

Friday, Feb. 3 at Noon (DR)

Celebrate your birthday with your Corbin friends. You will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift certificate donated by The Academy. Everyone will have an opportunity to be entered into the drawing for prizes. Everyone is welcome to the potluck — if it’s not your birthday, help others celebrate theirs. Potluck: bring a dish you have cooked, that is store bought, or pay $3.50.

Please let the front desk know by Wed., Feb. 1 that it is your birthday.

ETHNIC LUNCH: CARIBBEAN

Friday, Feb. 24 at Noon (DR) $7.50

Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean after the Ethnic Seminar in Upper North at 11am.

Caribbean chicken Calypso Rice Caribbean coleslaw Banana Bread Coffee Sign up at the Reception Desk & pay $7.50 for the lunch.

ARTICLE by Jeff Edwards

RECIPE CORNER By Beth Daniels

People enjoyed the Potato Casserole that was included in January’s Ethnic Lunch Menu. I requested the recipe and it turns out Jeri made it without one & she doesn’t measure. So, here is the information she gave me. I hope you enjoy playing with it to make your own version of potato casserole!

Clean, peel and cut potatoes into cubes, cut

onions, celery, carrots into sections set aside.

Heavy cream.. Shredded parmesan cheese..

Butter.. cooked over low heat until butter is

melted then pour over the cubed potatoes,

onions, carrots & celery.

Bake in the oven at 325 for about 35 minutes

or until potatoes are soft, then sprinkle shred-

ded cheddar over the top.

March Birthday Potluck is Fri,. Mar 3. We need to know it’s your B-day by Wed., March 1.

ARTICLE by Jeff Edwards

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SANDBOX QUILTERS Tues. 9am~4pm $10 class or $25 month (UN/US) In January we will all be working on scarves for homeless veter-ans. Please stop by and see the progress we are making on our projects. We will also be working on our individual UFO’s (unfinished projects). 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 will begin taking mending again; it is offered the last Tues of the month; is restricted to a max of 2 items; clothing must be clean. Cost is a minimum of $2 per item to be donated to Corbin. For questions please call Connie at 993-0966.

CORBIN WALKING GROUP Thur. 8:45am in the Multi-Purpose room and leaves at 9am in the van (cost $2pp) Each week the group welcomes new walk-ers and enjoys making new friends. The group walks for about an hour and returns to Corbin for a coffee break. The walks will be led by Ardyce Pangerl or Patricia Hewitt. For more information, please call 509-325-1963. During inclement weather, we’ve been walking a mall or somewhere inside. We are hoping for better weather soon!

CREATING YOUR OWN CARDS with Connie Conlon Mon. Feb. 13, 2~4pm (UN) Mon. Mar. 13, 2~4pm (UN) No Class in April Mon. Apr. 8, 2~4 (UN) $12 per class includes all supplies for 4 cards each session. Produce professional, whimsical and unique cards with a bit of stamping, bit of cutting, and a whole lot of fun! Sign up by Feb. 10 at the reception desk.

DRAWING with Jaquan Tracy

Intro to Drawing continues from January through the end of February. This class is on Tuesdays & Wednes-days in the dining room from 1:30 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. New participants wel-come anytime & materials appox. $40 with 10% discount at Spokane Art Supply.

BRIDGE CLASS with Doyle Crook

Beginning bridge lessons are available on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please call Doyle at 509-590-6122 for further details, dates & times or email him at doylecrook@msn.com. The lessons will be $10 per session.

COMPUTER & TECH START with Jerry Daub Wednesdays at 1pm (MP) Jerry is a former board member who volunteers his time to help you with your

computer, laptop, and tablets. Please bring your own equipment. Donations to Corbin are appreciated.

DARTS AND POOL ROOM Enjoy a fun game in our pool room. Sign up and pay $1 per person at the Reception desk.

Laughing out loud is the best

medicine around!

MARCH FOR MEALS

Greater Spokane County Meals on

Wheels is sponsoring the annual

March for Meals.

Walk-a-thons on Wed. March 1, 2017

at both the Northtown Mall and the

Spokane Valley Mall from 8 - 10 am.

Prizes and trophies will be awarded to

individuals and teams.

Register at www.gsmealsonwheels.org.

Registration is $15.

For more information call 924-6976.

Monies raised help support the meals

provided by Meals on Wheels in our

neighborhood and membership.