January 15 Luncheon

With Avista Energy Tools Learn How to Keep the Winter

Chill Away & Save Money Tuesday January 15 / Noon-1:30 $10 member / $13

non-member

In addition to a delicious meal and

conversations with new and old friends,

Avista will present ideas on how to save

energy, keep your home warm and manage

your home energy bill. They will also bring

free samples of items to install at home that

help save energy. Their presentation includes

information on:

Ways to help you manage energy use

Energy assistance grants/ payment options

The menu includes Hungry Hound’s yummy

beef stew, green salad, carrot salad,

cornbread and dessert.

2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Get ready for exciting,

fun activities and

events in 2019. In

addition to new day

trips, here are a few

things you can look

forward to:

JAN 15 - Luncheon /

Energy Tips from Avista

FEB 19 - Luncheon

MAR 13 - Book-It

MAY 31-June 1

Garage Sale

JUN 15 - Fido Fete

JUL - Patio BBQ

AUG - Patio BBQ

SEP 14 - Spokane

Diversity Day

SEP 25 - Book-It for

Kids

OCT 5 - Health &

Wellness Fair

OCT 23 - Get Your

Game On

NOV 7 - Veterans Dinner

NOV 16 - Art & Wine

Auction

DEC 7, 14, 21 Breakfast

with Santa

Our Mission To enhance the physical and mental well -being of those we serve by providing

recreational, educational and volunteer opportunities.

Vol. XXXIX No. 10 Getting Better Every Day October 2018 Vol. XXXX No. 1 Getting Better Every Day January 2019

On The Move A Monthly Publication of the Southside Community Center

Please Stay

Safe On Ice Falling on the ice can be

very, very BAD and we

don’t want it to happen

to you. The Center puts

de-icer on the sidewalks by the building, but

the parking lot can still be very slippery. In the

parking lot, be sure to wear footwear with

traction, walk flat-footed, slowly and perhaps

use a walking stick.

By the way, we really appreciate your

donations of bags of de-icer to keep us

all safe. Thanks!

Black Tie Non-Event Many thanks to everyone who sent

their RSVP for the Black Tie Non-Event

NOT being held New Year’s Eve. It

seems that family tables, champagne

and limousine service are popular items.

No worry! If you didn’t have time to sign up for this non -party during this busy

holiday season, it’s not too late.

You can send your RSVP any time and you will still not need to attend as you

celebrate the new year and the month of January from the comfort of your home.

Just fill out the RSVP card you received in the mail or use the one on the last page

of this newsletter and bring or mail it to the Center with your payment.

The best part is that because we have no expenses for putting on the event, all the

money goes directly to support our educational and recreational programs.

Reminder - Save Your Garage Sale

Donations Till February! No garage sale donations right now, please. We have

absolutely no space to store sale items for several

months. We will let you know in Feb when you can

bring in donations for the May 31-June 1 sale.

Thanks for your help!

2 January 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE January is for slowing down and getting ready for the coming year. The Center is like that

too (except for regular games, classes and activities which continue normally). So this month’s newsletter

is only 12 pages. Some of your usual activities and trips can be found after the calendar.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shelagh Camak, President

Lynn Terry, Vice President

Mary Van Couvering, Secretary

Claudia Craven Newsletter

Ann Byer

Ben Cabildo

Tom Carroll

Megaen Childress

Barbara Haynes

Walter Jensen

Gregg Jones

John Lackie

Alexander Scott

Jackson Williams

STAFF

Lisa Rosier, Executive Director

Email: director@southsidecenter.com

(509) 535-0803, ext. 103

Betty Rogers, Office Administrator

Email: office@southsidecenter.com

(509) 535-0803, ext. 100

Cornelia Brisan

Volunteer Coordinator, AARP Title 5

Custodians

Danny Villalpando, Supervisor;

Jim Meyer, Tyler Johnson

Kameron Johnson (on-call)

Rodney Johnson (AARP Title 5)

Board of Directors and Staff

Southside Community Center

A non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation

3151 East 27th Avenue

Spokane, WA 99223

Telephone: 509-535-0803

Fax: 509-535-4336

www.southsidescc.org

Hours: M—F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation

Southside Membership

Yearly membership is $50 (individual) or

$75 for couples living in the same

household. A limited number of

scholarships are available for those

needing assistance with a year’s

membership. Call Betty at 535-0803.

Why Volunteer? The power of volunteering has been documented for the last 2,500+ years. However,

recent research is shedding even more light onto its surprising benefits. Here are a few

of the documented benefits of volunteering.

Gain confidence. ...

Make a difference. ...

Meet different kinds of people

Make new friends...

Be part of a community. ...

Learn new skills. ...

Take on a challenge. …

Have fun!

Why Not Volunteer at Southside? Here are a few ways to volunteer at the Southside

Community Center.

Join a committee & help plan and put on events

Serve at luncheons and events

Help in the kitchen

Help in Classy Corner organizing and selling

merchandise

Answer phones and greet visitors as a Front Desk ambassador

Drive the van for day trips

Call Cornelia 535-0803 to find out more.

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here

on earth.” - Muhammad Ali

“Those who volunteer have lower mortality

rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of

depression later in life than those who do not volunteer.“ CNCS Report

A Note from Lisa - Happy New Year! There are so many things to share and not enough space in this edition, so I will try to be

brief. ☺ 2018 marked a huge turning point for the Center thanks to our dedicated members,

volunteers, staff and Board. We exceeded budget expectations in 2018; a strategic plan was

developed for the Center; our policies were updated; new events and fundraisers were

successfully implemented; over $30,000 in donated capital improvements were made to the

Center by our community and business partners; and new board members joined to help us

move forward with our strategic planning. To all, thank you!!

We had successful Santa Breakfasts, thanks to Tom, Dan, Mary, John and the many

volunteers who made it a success. If you haven’t volunteered for this event, consider doing it

in 2019. It is wonderful to see the children’s faces light up when they see Santa and get their

pictures taken — dogs too!

A huge thank you to the apprentice painters who painted the WA Trust room and parts of our

foyer in December. They will be back to paint the ballroom from January 7 – 11. They do this

for free!

Thank you to everyone who enjoyed and played along with our Black-Tie Non-Event by

sending in their donations. It was a lot of fun to read your selections. Based on the great

feedback, we may do it again in 2019!

In December, Judy Cadreau resigned as our volunteer Kitchen Manager. Judy has been a

dedicated volunteer spending many hours every week at the Center, organizing and setting up

for events, rentals and other functions. She has worked tirelessly for the Center. Judy,

THANK YOU for everything you have done for the Center and members.

2019 is going to be a great year for Southside Community Center! So many events, programs

and activities are planned. So hold on to your seat and join us for a great ride this year! I am

excited about the future of our Community Center! Cheers!

Lisa Rosier, Executive Director

January 2019 3

Thanks for Your Generosity Jim and Kathie Berg – Tea

Margaret Nelson – garlands/ coffee/ toys

Diana Hart – coffee / toys

Melissa Finke – One Touch System

Linda Zinn – coffee filters /creamer / toys

Mary Van Couvering – bears and crayons

Dot Verry – Coffee-Mate

Joanne Baldwin and Diana Ramsdale - de icer

Sally Flume – ornaments for volunteers

Lynn Terry - office supplies

New Board Meeting Time/3rd Wednesday 4 - 5:30 pm

All members are welcome at the monthly Board of Director

meetings. January 16 is the first meeting of 2019.

Southside News

SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER POLICIES

Travel Liability Notice — Southside Senior & Community Center (" Southside Community Center" ) assumes no responsibility for and shall not be

liable for any refund, personal injury, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be caused by: (1) any

defaults, wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of the Southside Center; (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, craft, equipment or instrumentality

owned, operated or otherwise used or provided by the Southside Center; and (3) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any other party

not under the Southside Center's control.

Non Discrimination Policy—It is the policy of the Southside Community Center to ensure equal employment opportunity and participation of members

and guests without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability,

marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Endorsement Disclaimer: The Southside Community Center does not endorse any speaker, service or product that is represented in any class,

advertisement or function in our facility.

Welcome New Members Trent Anderson & Darlene Chovan-Anderson

Tom Arnett * Linda Ferrell * Kathy Goebel

Shirley Huguenin * Jon Louis * Sheryl Mackie

Alyce Millhorn * Shirley Muth * Toni Payne

Jack Pearson & Annie Noland

Kathleen Putnam * Geri Sullivan

Next New Member Orientation Tuesday, January 15 at 11 am before the luncheon.

Santa Says Thanks

for Help With Christmas December’s three “Breakfasts with Santa” were

a smashing success thanks to many folks who

donated time, energy, clothing and decorations

to make it happen. Several hundred people attended, ate

breakfast and had pictures taken in Santa's sleigh. Seeing the

wonder and joy on the faces of the children was priceless and

made it all worthwhile. Santa thanks all the Christmas elves:

John Lackie for donating Santa hats and necklaces

Carol Gabel for donating Santa hats & making elf clothing

Barbara Haynes and Sheila Goulding were Mrs. Claus

Teal Ladies who set and cleaned tables

The many elves who served breakfast, helped the

photographer, decorated, greeted attendees and

generally contributed holiday cheer

Judy Cadreau for kitchen organization

Everyone who donated bears and gifts for the children

Dan Garcia for the design and construction of Santa’s

sleigh which Dan has lent us for three years

Mary Van Couvering and John Lackie for planning the

event and making it happen

Alexander Scott for donating outdoor Christmas lights and

putting them up in sleet with custodian Jim.

SUPER SANTA THANKS TO BREAKFAST SPONSORS! Stem Cell Therapy * Hennessey Funeral Home

Paladin Childress Law Office * Lynn Terry

W ish List * W ish L ist

Compassionate advocacy providing ease and comfort. Estate planning, wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, & elder law.

Megaen Kathleen Paladin Childress Marycliff Financial Center 819 W. 7th Avenue Spokane, WA 99204 (509) 624-4107 Fax: (509) 327-1181

Ballroom Classes Cancelled January 7-11 The ballroom will be repainted during the second week of

January. Classes and activities taking place in the

ballroom are cancelled from January 7-11. The normal

schedule will resume on January 14.

Clothes steamer for linens

Projectors

Liquid creamer

Cocoa

Coffee including decaf

Portable storage shed

Van

Disposable plates and cutlery Facial tissue

20# printer/copier paper

De-icer

4 January 2019

GIVE SORROW WORDS

Healing through Grief & Loss Fridays January 18 - March 22 Friday 2:00 - 3:30 pm

A ten-week series for those who are grieving significant

losses, such as the death or decline of a loved one or the

functional losses related to aging and chronic illness and

who are at least three months from their initial loss.

The series brings the eloquence and consolation of poetry

and expressive writing to bear on grief and loss to help

participants move through their grieving process toward

healing. No previous experience with poetry and writing is

necessary. Small groups will form based on type of loss.

Group leader Lisa Marie Smith is a retired psychiatrist with

an MA in English and American literature. She offers

expressive writing classes through the Act 2 Program of

Spokane Community College. Cost is $100 for the entire ten

-week series. Please see flyer at the front desk or on our

website for more details.

Activities and Events

FOOT CARE CLINIC

2nd & 3rd Monday 9 – 11:45 am / JANUARY 14 & 21

Call 535-0803 to schedule an appointment for toe nail

clipping and general pedicare.

FOR YOUR HEART Free Blood Pressure Clinic

1st, 3rd & 4th Tuesday 11-12:30 pm / Jan. 15 & 22 Thanks to Touchmark.

MOVING FOR FUN & FITNESS

Qigong Classes

Mondays 3:15 - 4:15 pm / $5 member/$7 non-member

Qigong is a slow-moving, gentle, relaxing exercise that

promotes healing within the body. Designed for all ages,

it can be done either sitting or standing. For more infor-

mation, call the instructor Dr. Brian Flake 838-2616.

Karate Classes for Adults & Youth / Mon, Wed, Thurs

$70 for 6-week session

Youth classes meet from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Monday and

Wednesday. Adult classes meet from 5:45 to 6:45 pm,

Monday and Thursday. Class is suitable for beginners.

Instructor, Mary Roe, has national and international expe-

Tai Chi with Altari Wednesdays: 9 - 10:30 am $5 mem/$6 non-mem Learn an ancient style of exercise well known to help with

arthritis, balance and relaxation. Altari has 40 years of

practice and thirty years of teaching Asian Healing arts.

Chair & Foot Massage with Altari Every Wednesday / 10:45 am - 1 pm

$15 for 15 minutes—$25 for 30 minutes

Healing Circle with Altari Wednesday Jan. 16 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Come join to send healing to those in the room

and elsewhere. There will be Qi Gong movements,

meditation and a brief instruction on energy healing. This is

designed for you to participate in any way you feel

comfortable. Donations collected will go to the Center.

Call Altari Sunra Peterson for details. 509-953-6372

Dan’s Household Goods Moving Specializing in Senior Downsizing

Licensed &

Insured

A+

Free Estimates

509-922-1085

www.danthepianoman.com

WA UTC 44156

office@danthepianoman.com

Beltone Hearing Consultation Returns January 8 & 15 / 2-4 pm Drew with Beltone will be available at the Center every

second and third Tuesday to answer questions and consult on

hearing and hearing aid issues.

January 2019 5

CLUBS & CRAFTS Southside Book Club Usually on the last Thursday of the

month from 10:30 am – noon. Next

meeting January 31. Everyone is

welcome whether you’ve read the book or not.

January: The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough

February: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by

Mark Haddon.

Knifty Knitters Every Tuesday / 1-3 p.m.

Knitwits Every Thursday / 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Quilters Second & Fourth Wednesday / 1-3 p.m.

Red Hats 3rd Monday of the month / 1-3 p.m.

Teal Ladies

Every First Thursday / 10 a.m. – Noon

Brazilian Embroidery Every Friday / 1 - 3 p.m / $75 for 8 weeks. Learn beginning

Brazilian embroidery. Supply kits are extra and seating is

limited. Sign up at the front desk or call 509-535-080

Games & More Members play FREE non-members $2 per hour.

BINGO Sunday 1~ 3 pm (Come by 12:45)

CARD GAMES

Canasta ~ Tuesdays 10 am~ Noon

Welcome Bridge ~ Monday & Wed. 12:30~4 pm

Party Bridge ~ Thursdays 12:15~ 4 pm

Mahjongg ~ Tuesday & Thursday 12 ~ 3 pm

Mexican Train ~ Wednesday at 10 am ~ Noon

Pinochle ~ Friday at 1~ 3 pm

Texas Hold’em ~ Monday & Friday 1 ~ 4 p.m.

Wii Bowling ~ Wednesday & Friday 1:30 ~ 3 p.m.

Activities & Events

“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” J.K. Rowling

IT’S THE LAW! ONLY MEMBERS ALLOWED Washington State Regulation About Games with Betting According to the Washington State Gambling Commission,

only members can play card games or other games

involving betting. Ask at the front desk about how to

become a member.

ZUMBA Class Thursday 6–7 pm Cost: $5.00 per person/ages 13 + This class, open to all skill levels, offers a total body workout

and lots of fun. Inspired by Latin dance, Zumba is a mixture

of low- and high-intensity movements for calorie burning

fitness. Instructor, Lori Snyder, has been a Zumba instructor

for 10 years. You won’t get a better workout for $5.

New Class Intro to

Egyptian Style Belly Dance Wednesdays January 16 - Feb 19 3:15-4:20 pm $5 members / $7 non-members per class

Come have fun learning belly dance with an experienced

teacher. The class teaches the foundational movements of

Egyptian Style Belly Dance and includes warm up,

conditioning exercises, dance technique, a choreography,

light stretching and cool down.

Your instructor, Marya, started her journey into the

fascinating world of ethnic dance in 1994 when she took her

first belly dance class. Currently, she focuses on Egyptian

Belly Dance and studies folk dances of many Middle Eastern

countries. She loves to share her knowledge of the music,

culture, history and dance of Egypt and the Middle East.

Ballroom Dance Classes with Melissa Tuesdays / 6 pm / Ballroom ~ 7 p.m.: Adv. Ballroom Cost: $35 single; $65 couple; for 4-week classes.

For information, call Melissa at 509-993-1204 or go to

www.DanceClassSpokane.com.

Line Dancing Class First & Third Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Free for Members, $5 for Non-members James (Jim) Brink, Ed.D.—song and dance man for 35 years

– teaches this class. Wear slick (leather soled) shoes. Expect

country-style versus inner-city style line dancing.

“The miracle of your existence calls for

celebration every day.” Oprah Winfrey

New Mahjongg Class Begins A six-session Mahjongg class for both beginning and

intermediate levels begins January 22 and meets Tuesday

and Thursday through February 7 from 9:30 -11:30 am. The

series includes instruction and ample time to practice. All

materials are provided. The dates are January 22 and 24,

January 29 and 31, and February 5 and 7.

Cost of the 6 classes is $20. Please sign up at the front desk.

or more information, call Lynn Terry at 509 499-8700.

6 January 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1 HOLIDAY CENTER CLOSED 2

Wii Bowling 1:30~3:00 pm

6

BINGO 1:00 - 3:00 pm

7

Texas Holdem 1-4 pm

8 Beltone Consultations 2-4 pm

9

Wii Bowling 1:30~3:00 pm

Quilting 1 ~ 3 pm

TRAVEL Sunset Dinner

Anthony's 3:30 —6:30 pm

13 TRAVEL Galloping Gourmet A Surprise TBD 3:30 -7:30 pm

BINGO 1:00 - 3:00 pm

14

Foot Clinic 9 ~11:45 am Texas Holdem 1-4 pm

15

Blood Pressure Clinic

11 am ~ 12:30 pm

AVISTA ENERGY FAIR

Luncheon Noon-1:30 pm

Beltone Consultations 2-4 pm

16 TRAVEL Mystery Lunch

11:30-2:00

Creative Strings 1-3 pm

HEALING CIRCLE with Altari

3:30-5:30 pm

New Belly Dance Class 3:45

Board of Directors Meeting

4-5:30 pm

20

TRAVEL Bing Crosby Theater Stage to Screen

“The King & I” 1-6:30 pm

BINGO 1:00 - 3:00 pm

21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Foot Clinic 9 ~11:45 am Sassy Lassies Red Hats 1-3 pm Texas Holdem 1-4 pm

22 New Mahjonng Class

9:30-11 am

Blood Pressure Clinic

11 am ~ 12:30 pm

23

Beginning Strings 1-3 pm

Wii Bowling 1:30~3:00 pm

Quilting 1 ~ 3 pm

TRAVEL Appetizers & More

3:30 –6 pm

27

BINGO 1:00 - 3:00 pm

28

29

Monthly Potluck Noon-1:30

30

Wii Bowling 1:30~3:00 pm

Events & Travel Calendar

January 2019 7

Thursday Friday Saturday

3

TEAL Ladies 10 am-Noon

Line Dancing 1-2 pm

4

TRAVEL Jundt Art Museum

10:30 am—3 pm

Brazilian Embroidery 1-3 pm

5

10

11

Brazilian Embroidery 1-3 pm

Texas Holdem 1-4 pm

Wii Bowling 1:30~3:00 pm

12

17

Line Dancing 1-2 pm

18

Brazilian Embroidery 1-3 pm

Texas Holdem 1-4 pm

Wii Bowling 1:30~3:00 pm

19

24

TRAVEL The Lion King

11:30 am—5:30 pm

Book Club 10:30-Noon

25

Brazilian Embroidery 1-3 pm

Texas Holdem 1-4 pm

Wii Bowling 1:30~3:00 pm

26

31 TRAVEL Breakfast Club

9-11:30 am

Book Club 10:30-Noon

Daily Activities

MONDAY Morning 8:30 & 9:40 Aerobic Exercise/Strength Training 11:00 Senior Serenaders

Afternoon 1:00 Aerobic Exercise & Strength Training 1:00 Texas Hold’em 12:00 Welcome Bridge 3:15 Qi Gong 4:30 Youth Karate 5:45 Adult Karate

TUESDAY Morning 8:30 & 9:40 Aerobic Exercise/Strength Training 10:00 Canasta

Afternoon 12:00 Mahjongg 1:00 Knifty Knitters 3:10 Gentle Exercise 4:15 Zumba 4:30 Pilates 6:00 Ballroom Dance 6:30 Gentle Yoga 7:00 Advanced Ballroom Dance

WEDNESDAY Morning

9:00 Tai Chi

10:00 Mexican Train 10:30 Beginning Strings 10:45 Chair & Foot Massage 11:00 Aerobic Exercise & Strength Training Afternoon 12:30 Welcome Bridge 1:30 Wii Bowling 4:30 Youth Karate

THURSDAY Morning

8:30 & 9:40 Aerobic Exercise & Strength

Training 10:50 Clogging

Afternoon 12:00 Mahjongg 12:30 Knitwits 12:15 Party Bridge 3:10 Gentle Exercise 4:15 Zumba (Act 2) 4:30 Pilates 5:45 Adult Karate 6:00 Zumba

FRIDAY Morning

9:00 Aerobic Exercise & Strength Training

Afternoon 1:00 Brazilian Embroidery 1:00 Texas Hold’em 1:00 Pinochle 1:30 Wii Bowling

Events & Travel Calendar

8 January 2019

Activities and Events

Wii Bowling at Southside Wii Bowling Wednesday & Friday 1:30-3 pm

Members Free / Non-members $2 per hour

New bowlers are invited to join the weekly fun and

camaraderie (and snacks) on Wednesday and Friday. No

experience needed. If you can hold a remote control and

move your arm you can Wii bowl.

Sassy Lassies Red Hats Monday January 21 / 1-3 pm The Sassy Lassies Red Hats cordially invite you to join

them on the third Monday of each month from 1-3 pm for

socializing, coffee and treats.

Sunday Bingo A fun group meets to play Bingo every

Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The cost is

$10 ($8 for the regular games and $2 goes

into the kitty for the blackout

games). Coffee and tea are provided. Everyone is welcome!

Please arrive by 12:45.

Learn to Play a Stringed Instrument

Learn to play a stringed instrument A six-week session costs

$20 for members, $30 for nonmembers or $6 per lesson. No

instrument? Instructor Susan Roberts may be able to find one

for you or lend you one.

For information, call Susan at 805-990-0999.

Potluck Tuesday Returns Tuesday January 29 - Noon—1:30 It’s back! Potluck Tuesday starts again January 29. Potlucks

are a relaxing and special day to gather, socialize and eat the

delicious dishes that folks bring to share. Bring a dish, share

some food, tell some stories and have fun. All are welcome!

Wednesday, January 23

Appetizers & More with Friends

Join your Southside friends and enjoy happy hour at one of

Spokane’s elite restaurants. Great food choices for everyone

with a variety of spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.

Cost: $8 members/$13 non-member. Van leaves 3:30 and returns 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, January 16

Mystery Lunch Meet your friends for this no-host lunch on

the town. You just never know where you’ll

go because it’s a mystery!

Cost: $8 members/$13 non-member. Includes transportation, valet parking. Van leaves at 11:30 and returns about 2 p.m.

Sunday, January 13

Galloping Gourmet @ Surprise Destination Can’t tell you at press time, but it will be

good — as always the company’s great.

Cost: $8 member/$13 non-members Includes transportation, valet parking. Van leaves at 3:30 and returns about 7:30 pm.

“The soul is the same in all living creatures although the body of each is different.” Hippocrates

January 2019 9

Southside Day Trips

Wednesday, January 9

Dining with a

View /Sunset

Dinner at Anthony's Enjoy seafood specialties and a beautiful backdrop for your

dining experience—the view of the Spokane River cascading

over the upper falls. The menu features fresh Northwest

seafood and produce.

Cost: $8 mem/ $13 non-mem Time: 3:30 – 6:30

NEW FUN ! Join the Thursday

Breakfast Club Thursday Jan 31 / Fleur de Sel Artisan Creperie Are you a morning person? A breakfast person? If you are,

our latest travel adventure is perfect for you - similar to

Galloping Gourmet and Mystery Lunch - but in the morning

for breakfast. We will get together on the last Thursday

morning in January and February and continue through 2019

if there is enough demand. Thursday January 31 we will

enjoy sweet or savory crepes at Fleur de Sel Artisan

Creperie on South Grand. Sign up at the front desk.

Cost: $8 mem / $13 non-mem Time: 9:00 – 11:30

Sunday, January 20

The King and I * Stage to Screen

The Bing Crosby Theater We are sooooooooo lucky. Even though most of us didn’t get

to see this Tony winning Broadway musical at Lincoln

Center, we can see the stage-to-screen version at the Bing

Crosby Theater.

Starring Kelli O'Hara,

who has been called the

"undisputed queen of the

Broadway musical" in the

Sunday Times, and Ken

Watanabe, this production

is a reprise of the 2015

Lincoln Center revival

that won four Tony

awards, including Best

Revival of a Musical,

Best Actress in a Musical,

Best Featured Actress in a

Musical, and Best Costume Design.

Don't miss the unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the

gloriously romantic music of Rogers and Hammerstein in a

revelatory staging of the 1951 classic. Thrill to "Shall we

Dance", "Getting to Know You", "Hello, Young Lovers ",

the poignant "I Have Dreamed" and the optimistic "Whistle a

Happy Tune" as Anna and her King dance into your hearts.

Cost: $18 Mem / $23 Non-mem / Includes ticket, transportation & parking. Time: 1:00 – 6:30 A no-host dinner follows.

“Inspiration usually comes during work rather than before it.” Madeleine L’Engle

Friday, January 4

Gonzaga’s Jundt Art Museum & Lunch Join us for lunch and a visit to Gonzaga’s Jundt Art Museum

to see a special exhibition of Rodin bronzes (sculptor of The

Thinker) before it closes on January 5. The exhibition

includes 25 Rodin bronzes total, including three from the

museum's permanent collection and 22 modeled between

1860 and 1910 from a traveling exhibition organized by the

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation.

By the early 20th century, Auguste Rodin was regarded by

many as the greatest sculptor since Michelangelo. Rejecting

19th-century academic traditions that dictated what was

“proper” in art, Rodin used sculpture made from hard marble

and bronze to convey the vitality of the human spirit.

The Jundt also has other galleries and displays art from their

permanent collection of almost 5,000 objects. The outdoor

sculpture garden (weather permitting) is also fascinating.

Cost: $10 mem / $15 non-mem. Time: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm.

10 January 2019

Overnight Travel

*All Globus Family of Brands tours include primary land tour, sightseeing, hotels and meals as specified in the itinerary, and the services of a

professional tour director. (All prices listed are per person double occupancy. Single

supplement and roommate pairing can be arranged)

Call Denise Fanazick (993-8439) or Marnie McCoy (994-3551)

for availability and round trip air.

*Discounts for Journeys members and early booking.

Sept. 22 ~ Oct. 2 Timeless Japan Japan in autumn is the perfect time to visit. In Kyoto, visit Nijo

Castle, built in 1603 as the shogun’s official residence; the Temple

of the Gold Pavilion, and the Pure Water Temple, founded in 780

AD on the site of a waterfall. In Hiroshima, visit Peace Memorial

Park and see the only remaining structure. An excursion from

Hiroshima takes you to the Itsukushima Shrine, built over water and

known for its iconic floating Torii gate. You’ll view Mount Fuji,

Japan’s highest

mountain during

your cruise on

crystal-blue

Lake Ashi and

during your

cable-car ride (weather permitting). $3293* Join Marnie after the tour

to visit the island of Kyushu, her prior home, details TBD.

April 7 ~ 17 Avalon River Cruise

11 days from Paris to Cote d’Azur New Lower Price and Free Airfare from LAX

Take a wondrous river cruise through beautiful France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing. This France river cruise adventure begins in style with two overnights in Paris. A guided city tour will show you all the must-see sights. You’ll visit Lyon, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage, and historical Avignon. On the Rhône River sits Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh. You’ll conclude your historical and delightful French river cruise with an overnight

stay on the picturesque Côte d’Azur. You’ll revel in the relaxing and inspiring sights and culinary delights during your French river cruise and Mediterranean vacation! $4470* (Free Airfare from LAX)

October 5 ~ 12

Active Discovery Rhine River Cruise

from Mainz to Amsterdam On Avalon Active Discovery tours you can be as active or as mellow

as you wish. Perhaps you’d like to join a

walking tour through town to an ancient

castle. Maybe you’d like to try your hand

at kayaking. Or perhaps pedaling your

way through the local sites is more your

speed. With Avalon Choice inclusions,

you choose how to discover fas-

cinating sites on your Rhine Riv-

er cruise. Visit the Chocolate

Museum in Cologne, take a guid-

ed culinary walk in Duisburg, and

taste regional wines in Eltville. In

Koblenz, take a cable car ride up

to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for

magnificent views of the sur-

rounding area. Onboard, you’ll

pass through the magnificent

Rhine Gorge and enjoy specialty dishes while cruising.

$4699 as available* Recent airfare $982

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Interested in an Alaska Land Tour?

COSMOS 4-star Alaska and the Yukon 12-days Anchorage-Anchorage

August 2019 $2819

Contact Marnie or Denise for more info.

GLOBUS 5-Star Spectacular Alaska 10-days Anchorage-Anchorage

August 2019 $3477

Travel Talks with Denise Most Mondays or by appointment

please call (509) 993-8439

Office Hours Mon/Wed/Fri 10 am ~ 3 pm

Available by phone (509) 994-3551

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January 2019 11

Overnight Travel

Hawaii is SOLD OUT!

Plan ahead for next year February 13 ~ 25, 2020

$2469 (new lower price) Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui. Intra-island airfare included $3,004 in 2019; $2469

in 2020*

June 1 ~ 8

Cities of the Great East History comes alive on this East Coast tour featuring some of the East Coast’s most thrilling cities: Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. On this East Coast tour, enjoy sightseeing in

each city. With an expert local guide—someone who knows the ins and outs of the city—see some of Boston’s historic sites including Boston Commons, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Freedom Trail. In New York City, see Times Square, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and more. In Philadelphia, visit the Liberty Bell, a symbol of liberty, and Independence Hall, the birthplace of America where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated and signed. See Washington DC’s famous landmarks, including the graves of John and Robert Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument. Stop for photos at Capitol Hill and the White House. In Boston, explore the cobblestone streets and savor a meal at one of the many world-class restaurants. Perhaps enjoy a Broadway show in New York City, shop on famous Fifth Avenue, or visit historic Ellis

Island.

$1749* Pre and post tour extensions are available.

August 30 ~ September 10, 2019

Norwegian Fjord Explorer This affordable tour of Norway focuses on the country’s natural beauty with its glistening mountains, fjords, waterfalls, and glaciers. You start in Oslo and explores the idyllic Norwegian landscapes and harbor towns – rich in the folklore of pirates, Vikings, and smugglers through the Napoleonic Wars. The highlights of the tour will be the fascinating Flam train journey through the world’s most breathtaking scenery, followed by a cruise across the legendary Sognefjord to Loen – home to some of Norway’s oldest farms. Ascend 5,000 feet to the Dalsnibba Lookout to survey some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes $2268*

February 19 ~ 20

What’s better on a beautiful snowy day than

immersing your chilled body into a natural

spring? Included is transport in a 4WD SUV, six soaking pools,

gourmet dinner and breakfast of your choice and a lovely room in the

luxurious lodge. Get ready to relax, soak, eat, sleep, soak and repeat! Driver Escort Marnie McCoy, $315 pp/member $365 non-member, Single rooms

and 2-bed cabins are also available. Depart at 9 am and return at 5 p.m.

Only a couple of spots left!

And since you are already there... September 10 ~ 19

On an Ireland tour, you expect to see amazing scenery, and this 9-day tour does not disappoint. See the 668-foot Cliffs of Mohr on Ireland’s west coast with breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean. Join the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile drive with sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses. In Northern Ireland, visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, basalt columns formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions. On the amazingly green Dingle Peninsula—perched on Ireland’s westernmost tip and dominated by the range of mountains—enjoy one

of Europe’s most dramatic drives passing seaside villages, ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands.

$1549 as available*

Irish explorers Nancy Konn, Suzanne Ziegler, Pat Cwik, Beth Lieurance and JoMarie Wallace enjoy a lovely dinner while on tour.

Our trip last November year was such a hit,

we’re going again!

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Southside Community Center 3151 E. 27th Avenue / Spokane, WA 99223-4919

(509) 535-0803 www.southsidescc.org