January 2021 - QSC

January 2021 Monthly Issue 0420

Board of Trustees 2021

Ann Kokosa Bob Rudolph Stu Rixman

2022

Judy Guay, President Mary Jane Marra

Judy Fay

2023 Ginny Besthoff

Joan Durett Scott Rishel

TBD

Vice President

TBD Treasurer

TBD

Secretary

Board Member

Emeritus: Betty Spadaro

QSC Staff

Michelle Whitbeck, Administrator 518-761-8223

Stephanie Smith, Administrative

Assistant 518-761-8224

Dear Members:

2020 has almost passed and not any too soon. We all have been patiently waiting for 2021 to begin.

At the end of the year we would like to thank our trustees that have worked hard, especially this year and finished their terms working to keep QSC going. Board members who have left at the end of 2020 are Chuck and Dale Farrar and Kathy Conerty. I would like to welcome new Board members Ginny Besthoff, Scott Rishell, and Joan Durett.

I would like to give a big thank you to Ann Kokosa, past president of the Board of Trustees for her hard work this past year through the pandemic closing and all the changes we had here at QSC.

I would also like to thank our members for their patience and under-standing this year with all the changes at QSC. In 2021, as President of the Board of Trustees, the trustees and members of QSC we will be working together to get QSC back in full operation. Our QSC family will be stronger again.

I am looking forward to working with all of you and best wishes for a

Happy and Healthy New Year.

Judy Guay, President 2021

Board of Trustees

QSC Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Upcoming Center Closings:

New Year’s Day: 1/1/21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: 1/18/21

The Center will follow the Queensbury School District’s

closure status for inclement weather. If the school district has a

2-hour delay or is closed for the day, the Center will observe

the same status.

IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO

THE QSC FOR 2021!

Membership for the QSC is $25 per person

and free for those over 90 years of age.

You can renew by:

1) Mail form and payment to

QSC

2) Call Stephanie at 518-761-

8224 or

3) Stop in to the QSC

www.SeniorsOnTheGo.org

Table of Contents

QSC Note from the President………..……… 1

QSC News…………….. 2-3

Activities & Events…… 4-5

Calendar…………….…. 6-7

QSC Supporters…….…. 8-9

In Memoriam………..… 10

Birthdays………………. 11

The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no

discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Queensbury Senior

Citizens Inc. is implied.

Happy New Year QSC Members, Board of Trustees, and

Friends!

It is with joy and gratitude that I have begun my journey

with this amazing organization. I am very appreciative of

the opportunity that the Board of Trustees has entrusted

me with and I am excited to start working with all of

you. In December I was fortunate to be able to meet so

many members and look forward to meeting more!

2020 was a year that brought about many unexpected

changes in our lives and to QSC. We look to 2021 with

HOPE. At QSC we are working on creative ways to

bring activities to you using a computer program called

“Zoom.” We will be offering training sessions at QSC as

well as some classes to trial this program format. The

possibilities are endless and I can’t wait for you to share

your ideas with me.

Cheers to a New Year, new friends

and new beginnings.

Wishing you a healthy and happy

2021!

Warm Regards,

Michelle

A Heartfelt Thanks to the QSC

We received this lovely note from a former 2012 scholarship recipient

and wanted to share:

“I came across the Queensbury Senior Citizens page this afternoon and remembered that many years ago I received a

scholarship from your group. I have been feeling very grateful for every person and organization that helped me

work towards my career goals over the past years. I received the award in 2012 when I graduated high school, I

graduated four years later as Class President with Honors from SUNY Fredonia and am now working for Hudson

Headwaters and pursing my MBA. I was hoping you would share my thanks with your members and know that the

scholarship I received went to great use and has put me in a place to grow and develop back in our local community.

It’s so easy to focus on where you are and not remember how you got there, and I couldn’t have gotten here without

your help! - Stephanie Willis, Scholarship Recipient 2012

Look for us on Facebook!

Our page is:

Queensbury Senior Citizens:

Seniors on the Go

We will be sharing information

on upcoming events and fun

posts about the Center

http://www.seniorsonthego.org

The Queensbury Post

Easy, One-Pan Dinner!

6 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

(1-1.5 lbs)

3/4 tsp. seasoned salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 TBSP canola oil

1 Cup unsweetened apple juice

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

WE HAVE A HANDFUL OF COOKBOOKS LEFT!

We still have a few cookbooks available! They originally sold for $12 each but we are offering them now for $10 each. Recipes are

from QSC members. Contact the Center: 518-761-8224.

Volunteers Needed

There are still opportunities to volunteer at QSC. We rely on our volunteers to write cards to 90+

members to thank them for their years with our organization. Our volunteers

also make birthday calls each month to our members, which they both love! Volunteers can teach a skill, i.e. card making, a craft, easy decorations or

even a cooking lesson. These types of activities can be done from the Center and via Zoom to reach people at home.

Interested in volunteering for QSC? Give us a call at 518-761-8224

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 18, 2021

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large

skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown

chicken on both sides. Remove from pan.

Add juice and thyme to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring

to loosen brown bits from pan, cook until liquid is

reduced by 1/2. Return chicken to pan, cook over

medium heat 3-4 minutes until meat thermometer

reads 170. Serve with rice or other side dish of choice.

During these winter months, we will be bringing you our favorite

easy dinners and movies to snuggle up with!

This month’s movie choice is

Something’s Gotta Give

A romantic comedy starring Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton

The DVD is available to borrow from the QSC!

If you have a recipe or movie you would like to share, please

email [email protected]


Community Crafts, Knitting and Crocheting

Crafters, knitters and crocheters have returned to the

QSC, while still maintaining social distancing. This

creative group has been working on a number of

different projects including making hats, mittens and

scarves for those in our community who are in need. If

you would like to join the group, check out the calendar

for their next meeting date/time.

See the monthly calendar for days

and times!

Attendance is limited, so please

register.

Please RSVP to 518-761-8224

Book Chat

The Book Chat group will hold their February

meeting via Zoom. Book lovers are welcome

to join the group! Please contact us at

518-761-8224 for more info. Upcoming

selections and meeting times are listed below:

1:00 pm Tuesday, February 2nd “Squeeze

Me” A frothy blend of murder mystery and

political satire set on the wealthy island of

Palm Beach, by Carl Hiaasen

1:00 pm Tuesday, March 2nd, “The

Western Wind” by Samantha Harvey

ART CLASS

Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30pm

(January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)

Instructor Kate Hartley

$10 per class

(Please bring your own supplies, the art class is currently working

on watercolors)

All Skill Levels Welcome

RSVP to 518-761-8224

COME ZOOM WITH US!

We will be holding two instructional sessions

on how to participate in Zoom meetings on

January 7th 2021 from 1 pm –2 pm and

January 14th 2021 from 1 pm—2 pm

Both classes are the same but we are offering two differ-

ent dates and times to accommodate as many people as

possible. Please choose which session you would like to

register for and bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone

with you! Wi-Fi is free at the QSC.

We kindly ask that you please contin-ue to wear your mask and socially distance while visiting the Center.

Thank you!

Winter weather and COVID

got you feeling lonely?

How about becoming a Pen-Pal?

While we are distancing ourselves

and hunkering down in this cold

weather

why not get to know your fellow

QSC Members by joining the Pen-Pal program?

You can choose to be a Pen-Pal by e-mail, by phone, or

by U.S Postal Service.

Please contact Stephanie at QSC to sign up at

518-761-8224


The Queensbury Post

January Basket Raffle

Due to the pandemic we are unable to have our yearly basket raffle fundraiser.

We will be doing a monthly drawing so please stop at the center to pick up tickets.

Suggested donation is $1 each, 7 for $5.00 or 15 for $10.

If you would like to donate a basket or items for a basket, please call the center at

518-761-8224.

The next drawing will be at

11:00 on January 29th

January baskets are:

Cooking With Class: QSC Cookbook, Infused Olive

Oil, Ceramic Trivet and more! Donated by

Stephanie Smith and the QSC

Chase Away the Winter Blues: Vera Bradley

blanket, Yankee Candle and more! Donated by

Michelle Whitbeck and Ceiarah Kewley-Ulrich

Cozy Comfort: Shawl, Bottle of Cab Sauvignon,

LulaRoe Leggings and more! Donated by Michelle

Whitbeck, Ceiarah Kewley-Ulrich and an

anonymous donor.

Congratulations to the

winners of our

December basket raffle:

Kathy Conerty— Basket #1 -Crocheted blanket and lotions

Patti Snell and Bob MacDonald—Basket #2—Christmas

festivities, snacks, wine glasses and rum

Barbara Lauer— Basket #3—Handmade ornaments, wine

and chocolates

Sylvia Fitzgerald—Basket #4—Breakfast Basket

Doug Taylor—Holiday Wreath

Thank you to all who

donated and purchased tickets!

~DO YOU WANNA BUILD A SNOWMAN?~

Join us virtually on Zoom on

January 21st from 1pm-2pm

If you do not know how to “Zoom” please see the bottom

left of this page for instructions on how to sign up for a

class.

If you are already a “Zoomer” we will be happy to give

you the code for the class.

Crafts will come in a ready to participate supply bag that

you can pay for and pick up at QSC.

The cost for each snowman craft kit will be $12.

Supplies are limited so please call QSC at

518-761-8224

to reserve your virtual spot in this class.

*Calls will be made to attendees approximately a week

prior to the class to let them know when to pick up their

craft supply bag.

WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL

SOCIETY ZOOM PRESENTATION

January 26th at 1pm

The Warren County Historical Societies

Executive Director Teri Podnorszki Rogers and Co-President

Dr. Stan Cianfarano will present a lecture on the museum's

permanent exhibition:

'Warren County 360: Celebrating Place and People.'

This exhibit offers a fresh, new look at the history and heritage

of Warren County through the lens of cultural geography. The

evolution of the County economy and society will be show-

cased by examining how the natural resources of our region

determined our development over the past several centuries.

Please call Stephanie at 518-761-8223 to reserve your

spot and receive a link to the presentation via email


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HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS AT GLENS FALLS

PRINTING FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION OF NEWSLETTER PRINTING!

Please see them for all your print needs!

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Phone: 518-793-8546

Reach the Senior

Community with your Ad

here! Contact

Queensbury Senior

Citizens at 518-761-8224

http://www.gfnational.com/


VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers to assist with reporting

Obituary information to the QSC. If you would like to

help, please contact us at 518-761-8224.

Thank you.

Thank you to all that have donated!

A Few Light-Hearted

Reflections On 2020

The world has turned upside down, old folks are

sneaking out of the house and their kids are yelling

at them to stay indoors!

We were so bored we called Jake from State Farm

just to talk to someone!

The year when we hoped the weather would be

good enough for an exciting trip to the backyard.

Worst purchase of the year—a 2020 Planner

LOOKING FOR DONATIONS OF:

Gently used medium to large sized bas-

kets for our basket raffle

Single colorful socks for Snowman project

(by 1/15/21 please)

Basket filler or tissue paper

Thank you in advance for your help!

Coping During COVID

Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming dur-

ing this time of uncertainty. Here are a few

tips to support your health and wellness:

Take breaks from watching, reading or

listening to the news. Hearing repeatedly

about the pandemic can be upsetting.

Take care of your physical health - eat

healthy, exercise and get enough sleep.

Do something every day that you enjoy,

like reading, crafting or cooking.

Connect with family or friends via tele-

phone and let them know how you are

feeling.

Be sure to call your healthcare provider

if feelings of sadness or depression inter-

fere with daily activities.

A special thank you to

everyone who donated hats,

scarves, and mittens this

year. They are very appreci-

ated by the people that will

be using them to keep warm

this winter.

Library Book Request

The bookshelves in our library have a lot of

open space. You can help fill that space by

donating recent hard-cover books that you

no longer need, so that others can enjoy

them. This request is not related to a future

book sale – any books that you donate will

become part of the library’s collection. We’re

limiting this request to hard-cover books that

have a copyright date of 2017 or newer. If

you have some books that you’d like to do-

nate, please bring them to either Stephanie or

Michelle at QSC and confirm that they were

published in 2017 or later.

Your generosity will be appreciated.


The Queensbury Post

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thank you to all that have donated!

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