The Main Street Center Non-Profit Organization320 W. Main St. US Postage PaidVermillion, SD 57069 Vermillion SD. 57069

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September 2018 Newsletter

--Mark your calendar --Monday's : 1:00 Hot Dice (2nd)

12:45 Movie (3rd); 1:00 Bingo (4th) Tuesday's: 9:00 Carbles

1:00 Dominoes & 1:00 PinochleWednesday's: 1:00 Bridge & PitchThursday's: 10:00 Mahjongg

1:00 Dominoes & Hand & FootFriday's : Wear RED on Fridays

10:00 Knit & Stitch; 1:00 Hand & Foot Tuesday & Thursday - Stretch & Chair Exercise End of the Month Cards - Last Thursday

- - - - - - - - - - -Monday, Sept 3

Center Closed / Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, Sept 6 ~ Flu Shots / Sanford10:30 - 12:30 (no appt needed)

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Tuesday, Sept 11 - Flu Shots / Hy-Vee11:00 - 1:00 (no appt needed)

- - - - - - - - - - - -Monday, Sept 17- 11:40 am Fall

Prevention program by Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center

Tuesday, Sept 189 - 12 Sanford Foot Clinic

(by appointment) Thursday, Sept 20 ~ (please note date change)

9:30 am Center Board Meeting- - - - - - - - - - - -

Wednesday, Sept 26 ~ 11:45 am Nutrition Program from Dr. Duxbury of Sanford

Thursday, Sept 27 ~ 1:00 EOM cards

-- Fundraisers --

September is Senior Center Month & World Alzheimer's Month

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Thursday, 9/6 ~ Flu Shots w Sanford***********

Sunday, 9/9 Grandparents Day Tuesday, 9/11 Patriotic Day ~

Red, White & Blue Bead Day(beads for sale in gift shop)

Tuesday, 9/11 Flu Shots w Hy-VeeFriday, 9/14 Spirit Day

wear Tanager or Coyote clothing***********

Monday, 9/17 ~ Fall Prevention by Fyzical Tuesday, 9/18 ~ Scarf & Tie Day

Wednesday, 9/19 ~ T-shirt DayFriday, 9/21 ~ Fun Sock Day

Saturday, 9/22 Fall Prevention Day***********

Sept 23 - 29 Active Aging WeekStay Active --- Stay StrongTuesday, 9/25 ~ Hat Day

Wednesday, 9/26 Nutrition by Sanford Vermillion; Wear Red for

Nat'l Women's Health & Fitness Day Thursday, 9/27 Backwards Shirt Day

Saturday, 9/29 World Heart Day***********

Monday, 10/1 Activity & Flu Shot Drawing

The Main Street Center . . . . . 624-8072320 W Main Street; Vermillion, SD 57069

email: 320seniors@vyn.midco.nethttp://www.vermillionseniorcenter.org

Dakota Senior Meals (DSM) . . . 624-7868

Happy Birthday & Best Wishes (* members 90 and above

September 4 Frank Wiedemann September 5 Geri Turner September 6 * Glennis Stewart September 10 * Bernice Dillon September 13 Sally Gilbertson September 13 Barbara Kronaizl September 19 Shirley Riehle September 22 Leo Powell September 27 * Myrt Hickman September 28 Dona Dee Peterson September 30 Doug Briese September 30 Elli Davis September 30 Sandy Dickenson

Did you Know? This month’s birthday’s range from

69 to 95 years young; and the average age this month is . . . . “83”.

Best Wishes and Happy Anniversary to: (*50 years or more)

September 03 Leo & Cathi Powell September 08 Neil & Lynette Melby September 10 Pat & John Gors September 30 * Jerry & Betty Johnson

Please let the Center know if we missed your birthday or anniversary. Contact the office to update your info.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS (Temporary or Permanent):

Please contact the center when changing or stopping delivery of mail --The USPS will NOT forward

newsletters but they return them to the center at a cost of $1.25 each. Thank you for your help!

Membership Renewals

Maxine Rogers Marianne Jepsen Lucille Lansing Bob Lansing Marvin Margheim Alice Barnes Sandy Pederson Loretta Daigle Mary Jane Malthesen Patricia Kozak

2018 Membership Fees $40 per year / per member

or $400 lifetime / per member minimum age to join the Center is “40”

MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE: A challenge to all members to recruit a new member(s). For each annual member recruited you will receive one raffle ticket; for lifetime members recruited, two tickets and a current annual member that changes to a life-time membership, one ticket. The drawing will be held during the January 2019 annual meeting. Thank you for your support in membership recruitment for the center -- Crystal McGuire, Director

If you wish to receive your newsletter by

email send your name and email address to: srcenter@vyn.midco.net

Labor Day is Monday, September 3rd

The Main Street Center and Dakota Senior Meals will be closed.

Please remember to display the US Flag in honor of the past and present

service members.

Weekly Activities Hot Dice 1:00 2nd Monday; Bingo 1:00 4th Monday Movie ~ ~ 1:00 pm 3rd Monday Carbles ~ 9:00 Tuesday; Mahjongg ~ 10am Thursday Pinochle ~ ~ 1:00 pm Tuesday Dominoes (Mexican Train) ~ ~ 1:00 pm Tues & Thurs Pitch ~ ~ 1:00 pm Wednesday & EOM Thursday Bridge ~ ~ 1:00 pm Wednesday & EOM Thursday Knit & Stitch ~ ~ 10:00 am Friday -- bring any craft project with you or learn something new Hand & Foot ~ ~ 12:45 pm Thursday or Friday Scrabble & Cribbage ~ ~ TBD Walk, Stretch & Chair Exercise ~ 3:00 Tues & Thurs

Beginners welcome to join activities anytime!

Non-members of the center are invited to participate in Pitch, Bridge, Cribbage, Pinochle, Dominoes or Crafts for $5.00 per activity. The daily activity fee of $ .50 donated by all activity participants will be waived. Members may invite a potential member as a free guest but please sign into the office in advance of the activity to notify the staff.

Use of the Exercise Studio with Membership ~ No Additional Charge ~ Free & Healthy

Fitness Studio Instructions: Please stop into the office before using the equipment in the fitness studio and let a

staff member know that you will be using the equipment before each use -- for your safety. First time users will be instructed by a staff member on the use of the room and equipment and will answer any questions. The center is not responsible for improper use or accidents in the fitness room. SIT AND BE FIT: For a list of quick and easy chair workouts to do at home go to: https://www.youtube.com/user/SitandBeFitTVSHOW

Walk, Stretch & Chair Exercises Tuesday's & Thursday’s

3 pm – 3:30 pm Please call or sign-up in advance

Cost is $1.00 per session Participants with walkers and canes are welcome!! Please check with your doctor before participating.

Bring a friend to the Center ~ provide them with a

tour of the computer / library area, the exercise studio, the puzzle, magazine and newspaper

area, introduce them to the Center staff for further information about the

activities plus a complimentary newsletter will be available.

Summer Social

Thank You Members & Friends of the Center that participated in the annual Summer Ice Cream Social. There were so many delicious homemade pies to choose from plus patrons enjoyed ice cream and sloppy joe sandwiches. Additional pieces of pie were sold following the social to benefit the proceeds. Special Thanks also to the many individuals listed on the donation page of the newsletter that:

• baked &/or supplied items needed • donated money for supplies & proceeds for

the benefit of the Center • served, cleaned up or assisted in some way

An absolutely beautiful evening helped lure in a marvelous crowd of participants. Thank you all!

Center Wish List Items needed: * Toilet Paper * Walker Rollators (w/seat) for Gift Shop * Bath Chairs for Gift Shop – sold last one Volunteers needed: * Assist with folding & mailing of newsletter * Sort greeting cards for gift shop sales * Gift Shop assistant to sort & price items

Sanford Vermillion Foot Clinic Tuesday, Sept 18th 9am – 12pm; for appointment call 677-3700

Root beer Floats & Ice Cream Sundaes $1.00

Served Daily 10:45 am – 2:45 pm Inquire in the office (Enjoy at the center or take home)

EOM Card Party Winners

John Bernard & Adeline Isaacon (March) Louie Fostvedt & Shirley Riehle (April) Louie Fostvedt & Adeline Isaacon (May)

Fran Moore (June) John Bernard & Adeline Isaacon (July)

Medical Equipment Available – the center has portable stools, wheel chairs, crutches (varied sizes) and walkers available for members to purchase or rent. If you have medical equipment you would like to donate, have questions or need more information contact the center at 624-8072.

2018 General & Building Donations are encouraged from individuals that use the center for activities, lunch, exercise, puzzles, computer, library or

to anyone wishing to donate to support the General Fund. All donations make a difference. Thank you.

Member General & Ice Cream Social Up to $25: Marjean & Dick Barta, Margie Bechtold, Cindy Benzel, Ruth Bremer, Barb Ernst, Sally Gilbertson, Eileen Gretschmann, Elsie Hall, Myrt Hickman, Rosalie Hubert, Adeline Isaacson, Arlis Johnson, Maxine & Allen Johnson, Leona Kryger, Kay Maskell, Fran Moore, Phyllis Packard, Jeri Preston, LuAnn Ouellette, Tim Tracy, Geri Turner $30 - $50: Lucille & Bob Lansing, Brenda & Dennis Martens, Anita Mehaffey, Marlys & Dick Stensaas $100 - $150: Ruth & Paul Bremer, Kay Powell Friends of the Center General Donation Hy-Vee Store; Josh Suing, Store Director (Aug) Tomorrow Project ~ Building Donations Kay Powell - $1,200 $100 Building Challenge ~ $200 Brenda & Dennis Martens Kay Powell Current month donations highlighted

2018 ~ $100 Building Challenges $100 challenge is used for building expenses

such as furnace & air conditioner maintenance, plumbing & electrical repair, lawn care and

sprinkler repair, snow removal and other building improvements.

MEMORIALS – Building Fund

The Center has memorial insert cards that you may pick up in the office to include with your Sympathy card. The insert indicates to the family of the deceased person that you have given a memorial donation to the Main Street

Center in memory of their loved one.

2018 FRIENDS OF THE CENTER General Fund Donations

Business & Organizations Annual Requested Contributions: City of Vermillion, Clay County & United Way Contributions thru Newsletter Advertising: HeartPrint Home Care, Herren-Schempp Building Supply, HyVee, Kober Funeral Home, Edward Jones, Sanford Vermillion, Walmart, Wel-Life @ Elk Point

Volunteers for the Ice Cream Social ~ Hosting, Serving & Cleaning-up: Marvin Margheim & Ray Hofman (Ice Cream servers); Linda Sorensen & Ken Wastlund (Sandwich servers); Ruth Bremer, Denny Martens & Marvin Margheim (Hosting & Table Duties); Joanne Tieman, Pat Olson & Alice Barnes (Dessert servers) Brenda Martens, Teddi Gertsma, Kinley & Cody Nelsen & Ruth Bremer (Beverage Servers); Jeri Preston (Cashier); Denny & Brenda Martens, Ruth & Paul Bremer, Marvin Margheim, Teddi Gertsma & Jeri Preston (Clean up) Food Donations: Jeri Preston, Maxine Johnson, BonNae Funk, Joanne Tieman, Teddi Gertsma, Irma Burbach, Sandy Dickenson, Deana Schultz, Mary Jane Malthesen, Beth Johnson, Barb Kronaizl, Theresa Wingen (Pies); Maxine Johnson & Kelsey Collier-Wise (chips) Door Prize winner ~ Fran Moore

2018 Donations by Members & Friends July - August 2018

Daily Products: Teddi Gertsma (coffee) Elsie Hall, Kay Maskell, Irma Burbach (toilet paper) Kay Maskell (kleenex) Irma Burbach (paper towels)

Office Supplies: Joan England & Chris Christensen (calendars), Teddi Gertsma, Alice Barnes, Anonymous (copy paper) Suzanne Morris (office supplies: paper clips, post-notes, file folders, calculator, columnar pads, manila envelopes, writing tablets, totes, basket, tape dispenser)

Greeting Cards & Stamps: Joan England & Chris Christensen (assorted cards and stamps) Suzanne Morris (assorted cards)

Gift Shop, Rummage Sale: Jann Jensen (eggs) Kay Powell (calendars, patriotic angel clasping flag, tree topper) Patsy Cogdill (metal walker, wooden cane, tote, incontinence products, back brace, ice bag, water bottle, lift belts, extension cord, soci helpers, ortho shoe, heating pad, ankle brace, ace bandages) Diane Zak (metal walker, surgical ice pack machine) Annar Pettersen (china dishes and serving pieces, small pitcher flower pot and ceramic pitcher, misc cups and other items) Suzanne Morris (gift wrap, ribbon, bags, emergency blanket) Jeri Preston (5x7 and 4x6 photo glossy paper) Joan England & Chris Christensen (ass’t gift bags and white teddy bear)

Building & Grounds Volunteers: Paul Hasse (provided corn for squirrels & bird seed for birds)

Office Volunteers: Jim McGuire (repair of computer & assist with program issues) Vegetables: Gary Groves, Steve Belohlaby and Jim

McGuire Flowers: Nila Fostvedt Medical Equipment Available – the center has portable stools, crutches (varied sizes) and walkers available for members to purchase or rent. If you have medical equipment you would like to donate, have questions or need more info, contact the center at 624-8072.

September 2018 Calendar of Events Main Street Center

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

September Birthstone: Sapphire

Flower: Aster

September membership due ~

$40 per year

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Labor Day / Center Closed

9:00 Carbles -------------------- 1:00 Dominos 1:00 Pinochle

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1:00 Pitch 1:00 Bridge

10:00 Mahjongg 10:30 - 12:30 Flu Shots

from Sanford -------------------- 1:00 Dominos

1:00 Hand & Foot

10:00 Knit & Stitch ------------------

Support the Service Members;

Wear RED on Friday's

9 10 11 12 13 14 15Grandparents

Day Tuesday 9/11 Patriotic Day wear Red

White Blue Beads --------------------

9:00 Carbles 11:00 - 1:00 Flu Shots

from Hy-Vee -------------------- 1:00 Dominos 1:00 Pinochle

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1:00 Pitch 1:00 Bridge

10:00 Mahjongg --------------------

1:00 Dominoes 1:00 Hand & Foot

10:00 Knit & Stitch Vermillion Spirit Day

(Tanagers or Coyotes) -------------------

Wear red ~ Support Service Members

16 17 18 19 20 21 2211:40 am Fall Prevention

Program by Fyzical Therapy &

Balance Center

9:00 Carbles Sanford Foot Clinic 9 -12

Scarf & Tie Day -------------------- 1:00 Dominos 1:00 Pinochle

T - Shirt Day --------------------

1:00 Pitch 1:00 Bridge

9:30 Cen ter Monthly Board Mtg

10:00 Mahjongg --------------------

1:00 pm Dominos 1:00 pm Hand & Foot

Funny Sock Day ------------------- Wear red ~ Support Service Members

1st Day of Fall & Fall

Aw areness Day

23 24 25 26 27 28 29Hat Day

9:00 Carbles -------------------- 1:00 Dominos 1:00 Pinochle

11:45 Nutrition by Sanford Nat'l Women's Health & Fitness Day Wear Red

-------------------- 1:00 Pitch

1:00 Bridge

Backward Shir t Day - - - - - - - -

1:00 Dominoes 1:00 EOM Card

Pa r ty

10:00 Knit & Stitch 1:00 Hand & Foot

------------------ Support the

Service Members; Wear RED on Friday's

World Heart Day ******

Flu Shot Drawing Monday,

October 1

Celebrate Senior Center Month with the Main Street Center ~ Get your flu shots & participate in the month long activities

Fall Prevention Week September 22 - 28

*********** Active Aging Week

September 23 - 29

Celebrate Senior Center Month with the Main Street Center* Flu Shots on September 6 and September 11* Fun activities to participate in all month* Drawing on Monday, October 1 for all participants

For more information about the Center or questions on how to reserve a room(s) you may call the office at 624-8072

The executive board members and staff wish to thank the many of you that continue to support the center with daily participation and financial donations. The continual operation of the Center would not be possible

without the support and participation provided by you, the Members and Friends of the Center.

The Main Street Center and Dakota Sr. Meals both benefit from the continued support and generous contributions.

Thank you for the Difference you Make!

“Believe that Tomorrow will be better than today”

Center's Gift Shop Hours Monday to Thursday 9 – 3

Friday 9 – 2 * * * * * * * * * * * *

New Item: China Dish Set – 8 place setting of Johann Haviland Bavaria Royal Lace Dishes with serving platter & bowl and gravy bowl in newer condition. Add to your set or start new.

- Gift Shop Items Check out the variety of items and napkins for every holiday, greetings cards for every occasion (even graduation), variety of table place mats, Christmas items, homemade afghans (new and assorted colors), 32 pc Anchor Hocking glass bake set (new), white china dish set (new), variety of coffee cups (new), vases, glass items, keepsakes, coat pins, jewelry, many homemade & holiday gifts, yarn, puzzles, books, puzzles, audio books, VHS movies, record sets, office supplies (envelopes, file folders, labels & much more), file cabinets

- Incontinence Items Large Variety of Briefs, Pads, Liners, Bed pads (variety of brands & sizes); some items in full cases

- Clothing & Shoes: Large assortment of spring & winter clothing & coats, various sizes; men’s & women’s shoes & cowboy boots

- Office Supplies for Sale: Center received a large donation of new, unopened office supplies: file folders (letter and legal size); hanging folders, envelopes (4x9.5, 9x12, 10x13, invitation size, & many more), report covers, CD disc labels & more.

2018 Auction Gift Cards & Items 2 - $25 Gift Card Pump n Pak 1 - Ladies Eye Glass Frames, Vermillion Vision 1 - Gift Card Coyote Theatre Movie

These items are donated from local businesses in support of the Center. Please bid generously on the

gift cards and services. The Center is thankful to these businesses for their generous support.

Please support and thank the businesses that contribute to the Center thru their advertising.

ENDOWMENTS: More people than ever before are remembering their senior centers in their Wills...

HOW ABOUT YOU? Wills and bequests are like a road map that tells how to distribute your assets to family members, friends and charitable organizations. Estate planning also includes other methods of transferring your assets, during your lifetime as well as death, such as trusts and annuities. The Main Street Center is a gift-worthy non-profit organization that can benefit from planned gifts such as bequests, trusts, and annuities. These types of planned gifts insure the future for the next generation. You may also wish to donate a tax-deductible gift to the center for operational needs; members and friends will appreciate your support.

Notes from the Director’s Office: The Executive Board and the Center Director are interested in your ideas and suggestions for the center. The board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 9:30 am. A copy of the board minutes is available in the office. Board Meeting Notes _ August 9, 2018: n Finance report - Income & Expense reports were read

& accepted. The financial report indicated that the portfolio numbers show concern but at this time still remain strong. n Facilities: Ken reported the shed roofing project is

completed. The water heater is also installed. Still concerned about moisture problem in front of building. Loren Dake of Olson Pest volunteered to clean out the gutters around the building and the wasp problem is better. n Membership: 2 renewals and 3 new annual members

in July. 1 death of a member n Challenges & Donations were reported n Nutrition: Deana & Carol, new DSM staff are

providing wonderful meals and service plus their numbers seem to be increasing. n Old Business: The board reviewed the questions

from the survey drawn up by SAGE Consultants and approved it for sending out to members and the community donors and individuals. n New Business: ROCS met with the board to discuss

the need for a usage agreement with the Center. n Director Report: Hy-Vee donated a check for the

coupon fundraiser held in July of $372.74. Ice Cream social this evening, reminder to board members and hope to see them in attendance. New activities of Carbles on Tuesday mornings & Mahjongg on Thursday mornings are showing some interest on both days. n The next executive board meeting will be Thursday,

September 20 (please note date change). Members are encouraged and welcome to attend.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ There are shirts, hats & other logo items available for

sale. Anyone interested in any items, please contact office. Please be involved – The Center needs your

continued support and involvement. Thank you! Crystal McGuire, Director

Mission Statement: The mission of the Main Street Center is to provide a welcoming space for activities provided by and for the participants of the Center; these activities should provide information, enjoyment and enlightenment on subjects of interest for all residents of the greater Vermillion area. (revised 1.11.2018) Receive Center newsletter and current happenings by

email? Send your name and email address to the Centers office email ~ srcenter@vyn.midco.net

2018 ~ 2019 Executive Board Members Maxine Johnson, President Cathi Powell, Vice President Ruth Bremer, Secretary Jerry Johnson, Finance Secretary Jeri Preston, Treasurer Ken Wastlund, Facilities Chair Kelsey Collier-Wise, Membership Chair Cindy Benzel, Personnel Chair & Liaison SVM Teddi Gertsma, Member-at-Large Brenda Martens, Member-at-Large Kay Powell, Member-at-Large Phyllis Packard, Member-at-Large John Prescott, Member-at-Large Jack Powell, Liaison City & Community Timothy Tracy, Liaison Sanford Crystal McGuire, Executive Director

THANK YOU, Members of the Executive Board for your

participation and dedication to the Center. Your service is greatly appreciated and required for the continued interest

and progression of the Center.

Members are invited to participate with the 2018 marketing and planning for the future of the Main Street Center. Please let the office know if you are interested in attending the meetings so you can be notified of meeting dates and times.

Gift Shop Open to the Public Monday to Thursday 9 – 3; Friday 9 – 2

Many items are found next to the office in the gift shop area, dining room and activity room. Also, check out the RADA catalogs for great gift ideas

for graduation, birthday, weddings and more.

The Vermillion School District is providing complimentary adult activity card for the 2018 - 2019 school year for members of the Main Street

Center. Stop into the office to pick up.

It takes a devoted and enthusiastic group of individuals to continually support the Center for the

benefit of themselves and others. Thank you, members for your continued participation. The Senior Citizens Services of Vermillion, Inc. is a

501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Use of the computers in the library/computer room

is free to all members. Printing of any material (black/white or color) may be paid in the office.