Neil Orchard Senior News February 2018 Jenny Ta ~ Editor

“Second Chance” By Heather Schelske

Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center Supervisor

This year started with a big splash! We held our fourth annual Polar Bear Plunge on the

first Saturday of January. With over 30 brave souls taking the plunge, we had our biggest

turnout to date. For the fourth year in a row, our very own Ann Taylor took the plunge to

collect pledges and raise funds for the Senior Advisory Board. Thank you, Ann! Good Day

Sacramento heard about all the fun we were having and came out to document the

festivities.

With a month already gone, how is everyone doing with their goals/resolutions? One of

my resolutions for this year was to spend more times outdoors being active. To achieve this, I have spent

several weekends walking along the trails of the Auburn State Recreation Area. Not only do I get to look

at the beautiful American River and its surrounding scenery, I get to explore tons of historical landmarks

along the trails; from old bridges and train tracks to quarries that have been around since the Gold Rush

days. Looking for a place to explore? I encourage you to begin looking in our own backyard. The Hagan

Community Park offers a scenic path that will take you alongside the American River. As always, no

matter where you’re exploring, be aware of your surroundings and be safe.

Haven’t started working on your goals/resolutions yet? The Lunar New Year is your chance to start fresh

and recommit to your goals. We’ll be celebrating with a Chinese New Year Celebration. The event will be

held on Wednesday, February 14 (the day of love) at 11:30am. Enjoy a delicious luncheon while our Tai

Chi class gives an interactive demonstration. See inside for more information.

Take the time this month to tell your loved ones how much you care for them and how important they are

to you. “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.” ~John

Lennon

Reminder that on February 10, the Greater Sacramento Area will begin using a new area code 279 in

addition to the old 916 area code. See inside for more information.

Feb. 5: Android Basics Workshop

Feb. 10: New dialing procedure in effect

Feb. 12: Collette Vacations Presentation

Feb. 12: Senior Advisory Board Meeting

Feb. 14: Chinese New Year Celebration

Feb. 19:

Feb. 22:

Feb. 24:

Mar. 12:

Center Closed for Presidents’ Day

Napa Wine Train Trip - $195/person

Parent & Me Dance - 4:30-6:30 PM

Hagan Community Center

Get Up N GO: Day-trip Presentation

Business Hours Mon. - Thurs. 7:30am - 4:30pm

Fridays 7:30am - 3:30pm

Address: 3480 Routier Road

Sacramento, CA. 95827 (916) 366-3133

Facebook.com/NeilOrchardSeniorActivitesCenter

Important Dates to Remember:

Green Thumb Lunch

Get your taste buds ready for some great winter lunches:

Donation: $3 per Person

All meals come with homemade baked good and

water or iced tea.

Feb. 7th: Wonton Soup w/ Chinese Chicken Salad

Feb. 14th: Chinese New Year Celebration Green Thumb & Bingo Cancelled

Feb. 21st: French Onion Soup w/ Half Reuben Sandwich

Feb. 28th: Creamy Mushroom Soup

w/ Build Your Own Salad Bar

Wii Bowling

Wii Bowling will be held on February 13th and 20th from 12-1:30 PM. This low impact game is great for all ages!

January Top Bowlers

Greg W. (234) Pat R. (177)

Shirley G. (137) Mary D. (157)

Polar Bear Plunge Recap:

Thank you to all who came out and supported our

event. This year was one of our biggest plunges

yet. We had over 30 plungers! One being our very

own Ann T., who plunges and fundraises for our

Senior Center. Catch the snippet on Good Day

Sacramento (link provided on our Facebook page)

Awesome job, Ann!

Get Up ‘N’ Go

Napa Valley Wine Train - LAST CHANCE

Thursday, February 22, 2018 - $195 per person

Roll through Northern California’s famous wine

country on the renowned Napa Valley Wine Train

on the 3-hour round trip. Explore the restored

vintage train cars and enjoy a gourmet lunch

prepared by the train’s on-board restaurant. This

is a once in a lifetime experience.

Mystery Trip

Thursday, April 26, 2018 - $99 per person

Where are we going? It’s a mystery! What are we

doing? It’s a mystery! What’s not a mystery is that

we’ll have a grand time with a sweet treat

for everyone before we head home. A delicious

buffet lunch is included.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - $97 per person

Calaveras Big Trees State Park is home to some

of the largest trees in the world. Enjoy a

guided tour of the popular North Grove. A hosted

lunch is included later in the quaint town of

Murphys.

Discover Chico

Thursday, June 21, 2018 - $101 per person

Step back in time at the Bidwell Mansion

State Historic Park where you’ll receive a private

guided tour. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at the Sierra

Nevada Brewing Company.

Emerald Bay Cruise

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

$125 per adult / $95 per child (ages 3-11) Board

the M.S. Dixie II in Zephyr Cove for a 2.5 hour

scenic cruise on Lake Tahoe. Afterwards,

enjoy free time at The Shops at Heavenly Village

in South Lake Tahoe to have lunch on your

own and shop. Android Basics

Monday, February 5 at 10 AM

FREE to Attend

Got a new Android phone for Christmas but don’t

know how to use it? Come for this interactive

beginner’s course on how to use your new gadget.

RSVP at the front desk.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Wednesday, March 14 at 11:30 AM

$6 for Members in Advance

$8 for Non-Members in Advance

$10 for Day-of-Event Purchases

Put on your green and join us for a wee bit o’fun at

our annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Enjoy

homemade corned beef and cabbage, potatoes,

and a deliciously festive dessert.

Lunar new year celebration

Wednesday, February 14 at 11:30 AM $6 for Members in Advance

$8 for Non-Members in Advance

$10 for Day-of-Event Purchases

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a delicious Chinese feast. Enjoy entertainment, games and door prizes and learn the history of this tradition. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2018 will be the year of the Dog. It is said that people born in the

year of the Dog are loyal and honest, amiable and kind, cautious and prudent.

Menu Vegetable Chow Mein, BBQ Pork Fried Rice,

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Broccoli Beef &Dessert.

New Dialing for Greater Sacramento Area When in Doubt, Dial it out!

Dial 1 + Area Code + Phone Number

A new 279 area code will be added to the Greater

Sacramento area that is currently being served by

the 916 area code. Existing numbers will not

change but beginning February 10, 2018, callers

must dial 1 + area code + telephone number for all

calls (even ones that begin with 916). After this

date, if customers do not use the new dialing pro-

cedure, their calls will not be completed and a re-

cording will instruct them to hang up and dial

again.

• Calling areas and rates will not change - what is a local call now will remain a local call.

• Calls to 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811 will not be affected, and will continue to be dialed with 3 digits.

• Existing 916 numbers will not change but beginning March 2018, customer requesting a new telephone number may be assigned a 279 area code.

Extended Vacation Presentation

Monday, February 12, 2018

11AM

FREE

Join Jay from Collette Vacation as he presents

information on a variety of upcoming trips:

Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries (Oct. ‘18),

Tropical Costa Rica (Jan. ‘19), Explore Tuscany

(March ‘19). Please RSVP at the front desk.

Gardening News

By Claudia Alstrom

The Green Thumb Garden Club is

always looking for help in planting

and maintaining the vegetable

garden, as well as the flower

gardens inside and out. Please

join us on the first Wednesday of

each month at 10:30am.

Our Green Thumb Garden Club members are Ann

Thomason, Bill Wells, Bonnie Tuter, Gretchen

Simmons, Joann Bodlak, Judy, Judy Kho, Kurt

Linn, Linda Gates, Liz Otero, Marilyn Hamm,

Marjorie, Rell Schwanke, Roxie Jones, Shirley

Gladfelder, and Claudia Alstrom.

3 Canned Foods That Are the Best For Your Health - and 3 That Are the Absolute Worst

January 17, 2018 by Isadora Baum https://www.yahoo.com/newsroom/vibes/food

If you're heading down the aisles of the grocery

store looking for canned goods but unsure which

types might be the healthiest, your struggle is over.

First off, there are some canned goods that are

better than others, so it's smart to go fresh or

frozen, instead, when necessary. When it comes to

canned goods, they do offer convenience, so it

makes sense that you're looking to save time and

effort in the kitchen. However, when it comes to

nutrition, canned goods differ, so it's worth knowing

when to ditch the can and when you're in the clear.

Here are the three best and three worst foods you

can eat in a can.

The Best: Legumes - There's no reason to not buy

beans and legumes canned. They are "packed with

fiber and protein and are an easy addition to pasta,

salads, and rice bowls for added nutrition," Gans

said.

The Best: Vegetables - You can always buy

vegetables fresh or frozen, but they aren't bad

canned either. When it comes to the best foods to

buy in a can, vegetables surely make the list, Gans

said, as they're "canned at peak ripeness so it's

still a nutritious option."

The Best: Fish - Salmon, tuna, and sardines are

all excellent canned food picks. They are a "less

expensive and convenient option for protein and

heart-healthy Plus, it's easy to find low-sodium

versions.

The Worst: Soup - When it comes to soup, you

really need to be careful about salt. "Most

varieties are too high in sodium, and it's

impossible to 'rinse.'

The Worst: Pasta - Oftentimes pastas can be

really high in sodium. Just think back to your

childhood days of those fun-shaped noodles from

a can you loved so much. "Pastas are often too

high in sodium," Gans said.

The Worst: Fruit - When you can have fresh fruit

anyway, you really don't need the can and all the

possible sauces and syrups included. Fruit is

sweet on its own. "Canned fruits tend to have

tons of preservatives and sugary syrup in them to

stay good.

Janet Alamoya Don Migge

Hannah Anderson Betty Miller

Susan Bennett Barbara Moncrease

Donna Bonagura Maria Morales

Camille Bush Ronald Oxyer

Gail Castro Arthur Paletta

Carol Chan Dale Parr

Joyce Clark Michael Pennington

Antonio Enriquez Mei Perry

Ophelia Farrell Marlene Reed

Mary Flink Leticia Rico

Dorothy Gorman Richard Sirpilla

Florence Gouker Linda Tarrant

Terry Lee Leslie Thorpe

Fred McCollum Robert Vail

Mary Mendoza

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