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Threads October 2016 • 25¢ • “Every Life Has a Story… Including Ours” • Volume 18 Issue #10�

Welcome to Brigham�

Senior Center�

Welcome to Silver Threads��

Word Search��Page 2�

Missing��Page 2�

Museum Mustering’s��Page 3�

Monthly Ac.vi.es��Page 4�

Monthly Menu��Page 5�

Never Quit Learning��Page 6�

Happy Birthdays��Page 7�

“Picture Yourself”��Page 8�

Safety, Nutri.on & Medicare��Page 9�

Want Ads & Health��Page 10�

Gone But Not Forgo9en��Page 10�

Special Senior Info��Page 11�

We Need You to Know��Page 12�

Daily Schedule��Page 12�

Marge’s Meanderings��Page 13�

Cook’s Corner�

& Congratula.ons��Page 14�

Upcoming Events�

& Travel��Page 15�

Sneak Peek��Page 15�

Wish List & Bus News��Page 16�

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About the Center�

Located at 24 North 300 West, Brigham City

Senior Center is the focal point in southeast Box

Elder County where informa#on about and

access to aging services can be obtained. The

Center is a division of Brigham City Corpora#on,

Bear River Associa#on of Governments and the

Utah Division of Aging Services.�

�

Treasures Under Glass, Gi� Shop�

Cra-ers help create many beau#ful items for

sale at the "Gi- Shop". The proceeds from the

gi- shop help support Meals on Wheels. There

are many quality items for sale throughout the

year including our homemade “Aunty’s Jam”.�

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Friday October 28th, 2016�

6:00�9:00 p.m.�

It is that #me of year again when all of the Ghost and Goblins,

Witches and Werewolves gather together to celebrate the �

season. Come dressed in your Halloween best and join us for a

howling good #me dancing the night away and enjoy seasonal

refreshments and ac#vi#es including a costume contest. �

See you there, If you dare!!!!�

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Halloween

Ghosts

Goblins

Trick or Treat

Witch

Broom

Black Cat

Fall

Scarecrow

Pumpkin

Costumes

Candy

Carmel Apples

Carmel Popcorn

Fun

Family

Trunk or Treat

Pumpkin Carving

Potion

Frankenstein

Scary Movies

Friends

Chilly Nights

Frost

Pumpkin Walk

Werewolves

Halloween Dance

Spooky

Welfare Square

Disaster Relief

Refugees

Poverty Stricken

War Struck

Columbus Day

Christopher

Columbus

New World

Sailed

Italian - American

Heritage

Parades

Fishing

ATK Ranch

Bait

Fishing Poles

Hay Ride

Boots

Cowboy Hat

Fall Break

Raking Leaves

Flu Shots

Harvesting

Cool Air

Orange

Red

Yellow

Lets get looking……..

September ~ Word Search

*MISSING*

Ricky T Bones

Let’s Help

Peg Leg Pete

find him!

Many of you may remember

our good old friend Ricky T.

Bones who travelled about the

city and could been seen nearly

anywhere. Well, Ricky T. seems

to have come up missing and

we have

enlisted

the help

of our

new

friend

Peg Leg

Pete to

go on

the

search

for our missing friend. During

the month of October, we will

give out clues to Pete’s wherea-

bouts as he searches the city for

Ricky T., spot Pete and let us

know where he is at and you

will be eligible for a prize draw-

ing to be held at our Halloween

dance October the 28th

at 6:00

p.m. here at the Brigham City

Senior Center. We will post

clues on our Senior Center Fa-

cebook page as well as on the

board at the Senior Center and

as able in the weekly News and

Journal. Join in the search and

the fun and you may win big!�


October 2016 Ac�vi�es�

Ac#vity Calendar Subject to Change�

Trips & Party Dates!�

MOW/BCCH Pickleball Tourn� Friday & Saturday Sept 30th & Oct 1 �

Senior Idol � Monday October 3rd 11:30�

Birthday Party � Wednesday October 5th 12:00�

Welfare Square Trip � Thursday October 6th�

Witches Gathering � Saturday October 8th 7:30�

Columbus Day � Monday October 10th Center Closed�

Fishing at the Ranch � Thursday October 13th 9:30�

Sorensen & Elder Medicare 101�Thursday October 13th 12:30�

Red Cross Blood Drive � Friday October 14th 1:30�

Wii Bowling � Tuesday October 18th 1:00�

Pumpkin Walk � Thursday October 20th �

Wendover � Monday October 24th 7:30�

Pumpkin Decora-ng � Thursday October 27th 12:30�

Halloween Dance � Friday October 28th 6:00�9:00�

Halloween Party� Monday October 31st 11:30�

Appointments & Classes��

Caregiver’s Comfort Club �� Postponed un#l November�

� � � (Cancelled in September & October)�

VA Representa�ve�

By appointment� � Tuesday October 11th & 25th �

Alzheimer’s Support Group & �

Memory Club �Wednesday October 12th & 26th 10:30�

Stepping On Class � Tuesday, October 18th & 25 12:30 �

Alzheimer’s Educa�onal �

Series� �Friday October 21st & 28th 3:00�

Commodi�es� � Thursday, October 27th 12:30�

Monday� Tuesday� Wednesday� Thursday � Friday �

��

�

�

�

�

� 30�

1�

� MOW/BCCH�

Pickleball Tournament�

3�

�Encompass Blood

Pressure Clinic 10:30�

� Senior Idol 11:30�

� Bingo 1:00�

�

4�

� ScoF Nelson,�

SLN Financial�

Medicare 101 Lunch

Presenta#on 12:00�

�

5�

� Flu Shots 9:00�

� Birthday Party 12:00�

� Senior Swingers 11:30�

� Integrity Foot Clinic

12:30�

6�

� Welfare Square Trip�

8:30�

�

7�

� Dianne Hardy 11:00�

8�

� Witches Gathering �

Bill of Rights Plaza�

7:30�

�

10�

Columbus Day�

�

�

�

�

Center Closed�

11�

� Integrity Foot Clinic

12:30�

�

� VA Representa#ve by

Appointment�

12�

�Alzheimer’s Support

10:30�12:00�

�Lunch sponsored by

Myers 12:00�

� Go Bond Open House

12:30�

NO LINE DANCE�

13�

� Fishing at the Ranch

9:30�

� Sorensen & Elder�

Medicare 101 12:30�

� GO Bond Open House

5:30�7:30�

14�

� Odell Summers 11:30�

� Red Cross Blood Drive�

1:30�

�

�

17�

�Lunch sponsored by

Gillies�


12:30�

� Bingo 1:00�

NO LINE DANCE�

18�

� Wii Bowling 1:00�

� Stepping On Class

3:30�

�

19�

� Rocky Mtn Blood �

Pressure Clinic 10:30�


5:30�7:30 (City Hall)�

20�

� Pumpkin Walk 10:00�

� Lunch sponsored by

Box Elder Credit Union�

� Symphony w/ Nancy�

5:30�

21�

� Alzheimer’s �

Educa#onal Series 3:00�

�

24�

� Wendover 7:30�

� Kelly Warren 11:30�

� Bingo 1:00�

�

31�

Happy Halloween�

�Happy Feet Foot Clinic 10:00�

� Halloween Party 11:30�

� Bingo 1:00�

�

�

25�

� ScoF Nelson,�

SLN Financial�

Medicare 101 12:00�

� VA Representa#ve by

Appointment�

� Stepping On Class

3:30�

26�

�Alzheimer’s Support

Group & Memory Club

10:30�12:00�

27�

� Lorissa Pulotu 12:00�

� Pumpkin Decora#ng

12:30�

� Commodi#es �

12:30�3:00�

28�

� Foot Zoning 11:00�

� Alzheimer’s �

Educa#onal Series 3:00�

� Halloween Dance �

6:00�9:00�


What’s Cookin? October 2016�

Milk Offered Daily�

~Menu subject to change without no-ce~�

Special Lunches & Dinners!�

Birthday Lunch � Wednesday October 5th, 2016�

Columbus Day�Monday October 10th, 2016 CLOSED�

Myers Day Lunch � Wednesday September 14th, 2016�

Credit Union�Thursday October 20th, 2016 No Cost �

Gillies Day� Monday October 17th, 2016�

Prices:�

The full cost of the meal is $7.40 for those �

under age 60. Please pay at the front desk to �

receive your meal.�

For those 60+, their spouse, or �

disabled child; or a volunteer, �

the suggested donation is $3.00� ��

Monday� Tuesday� Wednesday� Thursday � Friday �

3�

Spaghe. w/Meatballs�

Bacon /Garlic Green Beans�

Bread S-cks�

Caesar Salad�

Fruit Cocktail�

4�

Russian Craisen Chicken�

Steamed Rice�

Glazed Carrots�

Pea Salad�

Blueberry Muffin�

Upside Down Brownie �

5�

Birthday Party�

Orange Glazed Ham�

Baked potatoes w/ �

Sour Cream�

Roasted Broccoli�

Hawaiian Fruit Salad�

Wheat Dinner Roll�

Cake & Ice Cream �

�

6�

Baked Cod w/�

Tartar Sauce�

Au Gra-n Potatoes�

Spinach w/ Lemon�

Tossed Salad w/�

Kidney beans�

Corn Muffin�

Frosted Banana Bar �

�

7�

Hobo Dinners w/�

Hamburger�

Potato, Carrots, Corn,

Mushrooms�

Coleslaw w/ Pineapple�

White Roll�

Dutch Apple Cake �

�

10�

CLOSED�

�

11�

Barbeque Chicken�

Scalloped Potatoes�

Bu?ered Peas�

Wheat Roll�

Waldorf Salad�

Hope Royal Cookie�

12�

Myers Day�

Roast Beef w/Creamy

Horseradish Dressing�

Mashed Potato/Gravy�

Baked Cauliflower�

Fresh Fruit Salad�

Sliced Wheat Bread�

Peanut Bu?er Bar�

�

13�

Pork Enchiladas�

Spanish Rice�

Corn�

Mandarin Oranges ��

Guacamole and Chips�

(At center only) �

Churros�

14�

Chicken Cordon Bleu�

Yummy Potatoes�

Key Biscayne �

Vegetables�

Spinach Salad�

Roll�

Lemon Bar �

�

17�

Gillies Day�

Roast Pork w/ Gravy�

Stuffing �

Glazed Carrots�

Tossed Salad�

Cranberry Orange Muffin�

Brownie �

18�

Chicken Chow Mein�

Steamed Rice�

Chinese Cabbage Salad�

Egg Roll�

Orange Slices�

Fortune Cookie �

�

19�

Sloppy Joes�

Sweet Potato Fries�

Green Beans�

Cole Slaw�

Peach Cobbler�

�

�

20�

Box Elder Credit Union�

Hamburger Noodle Bake�

Mixed Vegetable�

Fruited Tossed Salad�

Biscuit/Jam�

Tapioca Pudding�

21�

Chef Choice Soup &�

Open Faced Sandwich�

Broccoli/Raisin Salad�

Fall Fruit Cup�

Roll�

Chocolate Chip Cookie �

�

24�

Fish ‘n’ Chips�

Steamed Asparagus w/

Lemon�

Fresh Veggies �

Cheddar Biscuit�

Lemon Pudding w/ �

Pineapple�

�

�

25�

Chicken Broccoli Casserole�

Malibu Blend Vegetables�

Fruit Cup�

Glorious Muffin�

Chefs Choice Fruit Pie �

�

26�

Baked Potato w/ �

Beef Chili & Cheese�

Steamed Broccoli�

Tossed Salad�

Corn Bread�

Strawberry Shortcake �

�

27�

Homemade Meat Loaf�

Whipped Potatoes/

Gravy�

Steamed Cabbage�

Wheat Roll�

Citrus Fruit Cup�

Spice Cake�

�

�

28�

Cajun Chicken Pasta�

Green Beans�

Spinach Salad�

Garlic Bread�

Fruit Cocktail Cake �

�

31�

Halloween Celebra-on�

Ghoulish�

Eyes of Newt�

Candy Corn Fruit Cup�

Witches Broom�

Cemetery Graveyard �

Dessert�

� � � �


You should “Never Quit Learning”……..(Things you may want to know!)�

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WE ARE CLOSING ON THE 5TH FRIDAY�

In order to allow our amazing cooks the opportunity to

have holidays off, we are se,ng a scheduled quarterly

closure to allow them to deep clean the kitchen. This

closure will also allow the staff the opportunity to catch

up on their paperwork and do scheduled maintenance

throughout the building. We are calling these days

Fabulous Fi2h Fridays! Each month that has five Fridays

will have a scheduled closing on that last Friday. We hope

that this won’t inconvenience you.

Thanks so much for your understanding.�

Do I Really Need a Flu Shot?�

Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitaliza=on and

some=mes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza

infec=on can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get

very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Over a period of 31 �

seasons between 1976 and 2007,es=mates of flu�associated

deaths�in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high

of about 49,000 people. During recent flu seasons, between 80% and

90% of flu related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older. "Flu season" in the �

United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. During this =me, flu �

viruses are circula=ng at higher levels in the U.S. popula=on. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is

the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others.

When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through that community.�

How do flu vaccines work?�

Flu vaccines cause an=bodies to develop in the body about two weeks aDer vaccina=on. These

an=bodies provide protec=on against infec=on with the viruses that are in the vaccine.�

The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be

most common during the upcoming �

season. Tradi=onal flu vaccines are made

to protect against three flu viruses. For

the 2016�2017 flu season, the�Advisory

Commi&ee on Immuniza=on Prac=ces

(ACIP)�recommends annual influenza �

vaccina=on for everyone 6 months and

older. There are �many vaccine op=ons�to

choose from, but the most important

thing is for all people 6 months and older

to get a flu vaccine every year. If you have

ques=ons about which vaccine is best for

you, talk to your doctor or other health care professional. Flu shots are free with most Health

Insurance plans. The Bear River Health Department will be at the Senior Center on Wednes-

day, October 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please be sure to bring your medical insurance

card with you. Contact Gary for more informa=on at 435�226�1453.�


“Picture” all of the fun you will enjoy with us! Sign up Now!�

Join us for one �

of our �

monthly trips or just

come to the center

to enjoy all of our

monthly ac$vi$es. �

You won’t regret it.�

See any staff �

member to �

sign�up or call �

Gary Baron �

435�226�1453. �

We hope to see you

soon!�

We love our Seniors�


No one is guaranteed a healthy life. But following certain

guidelines can do a lot for you.�

Step 1: Tap into the Power of Food�

Make smart choices. You need enough fuel to get through

the day without loading up on extra calories. Start with

fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, seafood, and fat�free

or low�fat dairy products. Avoid trans fats�and empty calories

like those in sugary drinks that don't give you any�nutrients.�

Step 2: Exercise Regularly�

Make fitness a part of your daily life. A good goal is 150

minutes of moderate�exercise�each week. You can break that

into five sessions if each session lasts for 30 minutes. Or you

can do it for less #me, as long as you make your ac#vity

more challenging. Any ac#vity that raises your�heart

rate�counts. It could be brisk walking, sports, housework, or

yard work.�

Step 3: Quit Smoking�

Get a health boost. No maFer how old you are when

you�quit smoking, you improve your chances for a healthy

life almost immediately. Know that it’s never too late. If

you’re a smoker who has developed a health problem, giving

it up can s#ll make a difference. �

Healthier Ea$ng & Physical Ac$vi$es for Seniors

The top three ways to avoid telephone

fraud:�

�

Hang up on robocalls. If you pick up the phone and hear a

recorded sales pitch, hang up and report it to the FTC. These

calls are illegal. And plen#ful. Don’t press 1, 2 or any number

to get off a list or speak to a person. That just means you’ll

get even more calls.�

Don’t trust your caller ID. Scammers can make caller ID look

like anyone is calling: the IRS, a business or government

office…even your own phone number. If they tell you to pay

money for any reason, or ask for your financial account num-

bers, hang up.� If you think the caller might be legi#mate, call

back to a number you know is genuine � not the number the

caller gave you.�

Talk to someone. Before you give up money or informa#on,

talk to someone you trust. Scammers want you to make deci-

sions in a hurry. Slow down, check out the story, search

online � or just tell a friend. We find that people who talk to

someone � anyone � are much less likely to fall for a scam.�

MEDICARE INFO:� �

Open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7.��

During this annual�enrollment period you can make

changes to various aspects of your coverage.�

You can switch from�Original Medicare�to Medicare �

Advantage, or vice versa.�

You�can also�switch from one�Medicare Advantage�plan

to another, or from one�Medicare Part D�(prescrip=on

drug) plan to another.�

And if you didn’t enroll in a Medicare Part D plan when

you were first eligible, you can do so during the general

open enrollment, although a late enrollment penalty

may apply.�

If you want�to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you

must meet some basic criteria.�

♦ You must be enrolled in�Medicare Part A and B.�

♦ You must live in the plan’s service area.�

♦ You cannot have�End�Stage Renal Disease��

� � � (some excep-ons apply).�

If you’re already enrolled in a Medicare Part D �

prescrip=on plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan and

you�don’t want to make changes�to your coverage for

2017, you don’t need to do anything during open �

enrollment, assuming your current plan will s=ll be �

available in 2017. If your plan is being discon=nued and

isn’t eligible for renewal, you will receive�a non�renewal

no=ce from your carrier prior to open enrollment. If you

don’t, it means you can keep your plan without doing

anything during open enrollment.�

But be aware that your benefits and premium could be

changing for 2017. So even if you’re confident that you

want to keep your current coverage for the coming year,

it’s important to make sure you understand any changes

that may apply, and that you’ve double checked to make

sure that your current plan is s=ll the best available �

op=on. The available plans and what they cover �

changes�from one year to the next, so even if the plan

you have now was the best op=on when you shopped

last year, it’s important to verify that again before you

lock yourself in for another year.�

Gary, Nancy, and Vickie are your State Health Insurance

Program counselors and would love to assist you with

the process of guaranteeing that you are in the best �

possible plan. They have just completed 16 hours of

training to ensure that they are providing you with the

most current informa=on. �

Call and schedule your appointment today.�

�


Want Ads, Health, New Classes & Deaths�Want Adver�sements�

�

Let’s Do Lunch! One Hour; One Day

per Week; One life changed �

YOURS! �

Looking for Meals on Wheels Drivers

Monday�Friday from 11:00�12:00.

Especially in need of subs#tute

drivers. This requires less

commitment . Please call Tammy

435�226�1454�

�

LOLA’S LOVING CARE Respite Care/

Companion Service. �

Reasonable rates. No personal care

or li-ing. Will stay with your loved

one while you take a much needed

break. References on request. Please

call 435�740�4648.�

�

In Need Of: �

We are looking for a volunteer who

would like to come and do some of

the center’s laundry. If this is

something you are interested in,

please call Tammy 226�1454�

�

In Need Of:�

Popcorn #ns (the kind that come w/

flavored popcorn at Christmas)&

empty 29oz cans (peaches and

pumpkin) For our flower maker!

Contact Nancy 435�226�1451�

�

Do you love the holidays and

decora�ng? �

Gary is looking for a few crea#ve

people to assist with decora#ng the

Center for the different seasons,

events and holidays throughout the

year. We have lots of supplies if you

have ideas. See Gary Baron or call

him at 435�226�1453�

�

Wanted: Writers�

Writers to submit ar#cles and poetry

for Silver Threads. See Tammy for

more informa#on.�

�

Shelled Walnuts�

3 # Bag�Only $18.00. Just Give us a

call. Joe or Bonnie Jo Zehrung �

435�723�1769�

�

Wanted: Square Dancers�

A new Square Dancing group has

begun at the senior center and we

would love to have you come join us.

The group will be called The B City

Squares. See a staff member for

more informa#on.�

� � � �

Ira Theodore (Bud) Ransom, 87,

passed away 8/19/2016�

Tommy C. Zamora, 47, passed away

in 08/2016�

Marion Eskelsen Dunn, 91, passed

away 8/16/2016�

Artell Miller Brialsford, 94, passed

away 8/26/2016�

Julio Casarez, 70, passed away

8/23/2016�

Genevie T. Porche Smith Bu@ars

Ribsamen, 84, passed away

8/27/2016�

Jody L. Hadfield, 57, passed away

2/19/2016�

Michael L. Madsen, 65, passed away

8/27/2016�

Cleora Rawlins, 82, passed away

8/30/2016�

KrisCne Amy Allen, 43, passed away

9/4/2016�

Larry David Howard, 77, passed away

8/4/2016�

Kenneth Floyd Godfrey, 88, passed

away 9/7/2016�

Henry Ricard, 74, passed away

9/7/2016�

Arlin L. Glines, 88, passed away

9/12/2016�

Norma Petersen, 88, passed away

9/9/2016�

Harry Donald Lucus, 84, passed away

9/10/2016�

~Gone But Not Forgo%en~�

Death Announcements�

Donations to

Meals on Wheels

In

Memory of:

Gina Nelson

Guest Wri�ngs:�

The Big W� � � � (3 part series)�

Weber, the name comes from the name of a fur trapper,

John Henry Weber. Weber was born in Denmark in 1779.

He came to the United States and started in fur trapping

in 1812. He was a great influence in the area so the We-

ber River was named a-er him as were several other

things. The Weber Stake and Weber County. The LDS

church set up a school called Weber State Academy, and

classes would begin in January 1889. Louis Moench was

to be the principal. Now what is up with that? He wasn’t

even in the country. He was off to Germany and over in �

Switzerland serving a mission for the church. Well he

must have got the word because when he returned home

he stepped right into his new job. The school struggled

during the Moench years (1889�1902). But, low and �

behold, a savior came riding down Ogden canyon with his

white hair blowing in the wind to save the school. A side

note here, as I remember his horse was called Danny Boy,

a very smart horse. He had watched David open and

close the gate as well as the door to the granary and he

was going to have his fill. He was just too smart for his

own saddle and he ate too much and died. In 1902, David

O McKay became the principal of the Weber State Acade-

my . �

David O Mckay showed interest in the Weber school for

the next 60 years. �

Wri?en by:�

Vic Bohman�

The only thing that

stands between a �

woman and what she

wants from life, is oDen

merely the will to try it

and the faith to believe

that it is possible.�

�

True Happiness is found

in making others happy.�

�

A cheerful heart makes

its own blue sky.�

�

WriFen by:�

Nancy Riley�


What’s Happening Daily

at the Center?�

�

DAILY:�

Lunch M�F 12�1:00 p.m.�

Computer Lab 7:30�3:00 p.m.�

Library M�F 8�3:00 p.m.�

Pool Room M�F 8�3:00 p.m.�

�

Silver Sneakers M�F as follows:�

� M 9:00 a.m. Cardio�

� T 9:00 a.m. Strength/Balance�

� W 9:00 a.m. Cardio�

� TH 8:30 a.m. Dance Variety�

� TH 9:30 a.m. Senior Stretch�

� F 9:00 a.m. Strength/Balance�

� �

Pickleball M�F as follows:�

� M,T,W,F 7:30�8:45 a.m. & 10:00

�11:00 a.m.�

� T & TH 1:00�3:00 p.m. (by

arrangement)�

�

WEEKLY (by Day of the Week)�

Bunka M 9:00 a.m.�

Advanced Spanish M 10:00 a.m. �

Intermediate Spanish M 1:00 p.m.�

BINGO M 1:00 p.m.�

Line Dancing M/W 1:30 p.m.�

Beginning Spanish T 10:00 a.m.�

Sit & Be Fit W/F 10:00 a.m.�

Pinochle TH 12:30 p.m.�

Oil Pain#ng TH 9:30 a.m. �

Ceramics F 10:00�12:00 p.m.�

Chimes F 1:00 p.m. @ Gillespie Hall�

Watercolor T 10:00 a.m.�

**NEW** � Coloring W A-er Lunch�

�

Individual Computer classes: �

Wednesday and Friday Sign up at

Front Desk�

~Things we need you to know~�

Curbs have been painted.��

Please be aware that our curbs

around the building have been

updated with new paint. �

Many places that you used to be

able to park, are now painted red

for “No Parking”. �

We appreciate all of your help and

aFen#on to keep our parking lots

and patrons safe at all #mes!�

Reminder about “Saving Seats”��

We want our Community Center

to be a place where everyone that

enters feels welcome and wanted. �

To assure this, DO NOT save seats. �

(Carpool together if you want to sit together.) �

If we see names wriFen on �

placemats, staff will clear them.

Try siYng with someone new each

day and make more friends!�

“Free Table �

Friday.”��

Our Free Table

will only be set�

up on Fridays. �

Bring your items

on Friday ONLY.�

(If items arrive �

earlier, they will be

disposed of.)�

Keep your eyes open!!!!!!�

We are crea�ng new parking.��

Due to limited space in the �

building and safety concerns, we will be designing

new Jazzy Chair, Wheelchair and Bicycle Parking Stalls

in the Main Hall.�

We will announce when the new “parking stalls” are

complete. Please make sure to use them if needed.�

Recycling�

The Senior Center has the following recycling �

programs: Paper, aluminum, and old cars.�

Lunch Reserva�ons.��

We are so happy that all of you

enjoy having lunch with us. In

order to assure that there is

enough food prepared, we ask

that you sign up for lunch at least

24 hours in advance. We would

hate to have to turn someone

away when just a phone call to the

center 24 hours earlier, would

help us avoid this!�

Property Tax�Abatement, Deferral & Exemp�on Programs for Individuals:�

Do you have ques#ons about your property tax and whether or not there are any �

programs to help? Pick up an applica#on at the front desk.�

Yearly NewsleFer subscrip#ons are $8.50. �

Get yours now! See Tammy or Bonnie�

ADA Rules for Service Animals�

�

By law, Service dogs are allowed to

enter a public building as long as

the following two quesCons can be �

answered:�

�

* Is your dog

a registered

Service �

Animal?�

�

�

* What

“task” does

your Service

Animal �

provide?�

�

Also, remember that if your service animal is behaving in

a manner not in accordance for a service animal, you

may be asked to remove the animal from the building.�

�

Jam Season Volunteers��

It is that #me of year

again! We are geYng

ready to start making our

famous “Aunty’s Jam.”�

We are looking for �

volunteers that would

like to help in this �

process. Contact Tammy

at 435�226�1454�

~New Coloring Class~�

�

Many of us enjoy art and

crea-vity but maybe we

don’t have the �

confidence to join the oil

or watercolor classes.

Here is an alterna-ve to

those classes but s-ll get

to enjoy crea-ng some-

thing crea-ve and �

beau-ful.� Join our color-

ing group aPer lunch on

Wednesdays in the craP

room.�See Gary Barron �


PRACTICE HAPPINESS AND SAY, "HAPPY HALLOWEEN!�

��They say however your personality is, when you are younger, it�will mul#ply in old age.� That means if you have a happy �

personality, when you are younger then when you get older you will be happy, happy, happy.� The opposite is also true.� �

If you�have a�grouchy personality,�when you are younger, then when you get older.....well, you get the picture.� None of us are

really old�YET but, when I get there I want to be happy.�That is why�I am prac#cing being happy NOW.� I am hoping that genes will

also come into play. My parents were both�happy people and pleasant to be around.��My parents�lived with us the last�few years of

their lives and I can�s#ll hear my Mother's laugh.� �

��Mom came from a family of posi#ve people. I loved it when her siblings or nieces and nephews would come to�visit. Aunt �

Martha was�Mother's oldest sister and she�didn't�have an easy life.� Her health declined as she got older but if you asked her how

she was, she always had a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her lips and she would reply, "PreFy good, if I say it quick

enough."� Now that I am geYng older, I have been known to use that line.��

��My Mother was the youngest of��8 siblings.� Aunt Martha was one of the older

siblings.� Her�children were close to my Mother's age. Our�childhood home �was

about half way between�some of the Idaho kin�and�the big city of�Salt Lake.��Aunt

Martha's oldest daughter had a son born with club feet.� It did not daunt the �

happy personality of his mother, Louise.� She made numerous trips from Idaho�to

Primary Children's hospital in Salt Lake City�where the deformity was completely

corrected.��On those many trips to Salt Lake, Louise�stayed overnight at our

house.� Dad knew when those two�women got together there would be a �

laughing party. He just slept in another bedroom and let Mother and Louise stay

in the same bedroom laughing� like a couple of school girls.� My bedroom was

next to them�and I loved to hear all that happiness un#l I fell asleep.� I never

knew what they were�laughing about, but I know during the day when we would

visit before bed#me, they would tell stories about everything that was happening

in the family.�The stories were always long, funny and laughable. �My husband

says my family exaggerates stories.� He says EVEN I DO THAT! �I tell him my �

stories are funnier than his.� I come from a family of "Funny story tellers" so I have to keep up my part of the family tradi#on.�

��I think I loved the, "Do you remember" stories the best.� One of Mother's kin would say, "Do you remember when....."� and an-

other story would come out and they would all be laughing over something that had happened in the past.� It didn't maFer how

many problems they had in the past or even if there were problems�in the present, they s#ll laughed.� They were not silly, giddy

people, they were�mature people with happy personali#es and�were just fun to be around. I enjoyed their stories, even though I

was only a young girl.� Which brings me to�the point of, "Have you been wri#ng any family stories that you could share with �

siblings, children, nieces�or nephews?"� I promise you�it is a gi- that will keep on giving.�

��Before email, cell phones, and free long distance dialing, there was the good old hard copy leFer.� Mom and Dad's families liked

to write leFers.� When mom got a leFer from her family, she loved to read it at the table.� She laughed so hard while she was �

trying to read the leFer, that I couldn't understand what the funny stories were about.� I remember that at Aunt Martha's funeral

one of her granddaughters gave a life sketch and talked of Aunt Martha's�"not so easy"�life but how she was always so happy she

hid poverty from all her children.� I s#ll love to visit Aunt�Martha's children.� They have�happy homes too.��There is a�sign in Nor-

ma's kitchen that says, "Last #me I cooked, hardly anyone got sick."� Her sister Dorothy was having so much fun at 90 years of age,

she let them do open heart surgery on her so she�could have years of�more fun.� She is almost 96 now and s#ll bringing laughter

into the lives of a lot of people.�

�� Do you�remember that I said�my�Mother was the 8th child in her family.�She was�6 months old, when her father passed away.

Her mother married a widower with 7 children and they had a child of their own. WOW! Talk about Yours, Mine and Ours.� If you

lost track of the coun#ng that was a total of 16 children.� One of the widower's children was about the same age as my mom.�

My Grandmother raised the two girls as twins. I loved it when Aunt Elaine and her family came to visit.� I can just hear Aunt Elaine

and my Mom laughing about their�family stories, too.� I hear my Aunt Elaine's�laugh when I talk to her children and the same with

rela#ves on the other side of my family.� I am planning to pass laughter on to my children, and all of their children. too.� I hope it

goes on for genera#on a-er genera#on.� That is why I am prac#cing happiness.�

��What does all this have to do with Halloween?� It leads me�into one of my favorite Halloween songs, There's No Such Thing As a

Witch.�It goes like this:�

� When you're all alone in the country, and the night is dark as pitch,�

� Laugh, 'HO! HO! because you know, there's no such thing as a witch!��

��So there you have it!�1 .Prac#ce Happiness.�2. Laugh "Ho, Ho" and 3.�Have a Happy Halloween.�

Marge’s Meanderings�


Cook’s Corner�

� With Halloween this month, we are giving you the delicious recipe for your holiday enjoyment. This

recipe is in our cookbook along with many other favorites. You can purchase a cookbook with all of your fa-

vorites at the Senior Center. Remember, if there is a special recipe that you would like to see, email me at

[email protected]. �

�

Happy cooking!�

�

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies�

�

4 C Flour� � � 1 small can pumpkin�

2 C “quick” oatmeal� � 2 tsp soda�

2 tsp cinnamon� � 1 ts�

1 1/2 C margarine� � 2 C Brown Sugar�

2 eggs slightly beaten�� 2 tsp vanilla�

1 pkg. chocolate chips�

�

Mix margarine, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add

pumpkin and mix well. Add dry ingredients and

drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet.�

�

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.� Happy Halloween!� �

Let us know how you like our new look!�

E�mail Tammy at:�

[email protected]�

Or call at: 435�226�1452�

Gillies Funeral Chapel sponsors a �

Grief and Loss Support Group "Grief Relief." �

September Mee.ngs 10/12 & 10/26�

This group currently meets at St Marks Terrace�

50 North 500 West in Brigham City, Utah. �

Group is led by Chaplain Neil Humphrey �

Call Brigham City Community Hospital today to schedule

your 3D Mammogram today! It just might save your life.�


Upcoming Events & Travel�

�

MOW/BCCH Pickleball Tournament�

Friday, September 30, 2016 & �

Saturday October 1, 2016 �

The Brigham City Community Hospital is again sponsoring the

Annual Pickelball Tournament benefi#ng Meals on Wheels. This

years’ tournament starts with a Kick off Social Friday 9/30/16

from 6:00�8:00 p.m., with a Food Truck Rally and Live Music.

Visit brighamcity.utah.gov for tournament #mes and other

ques#ons.��

Senior Idol 11:30 a.m.�

Monday, October 3, 2016 �

It’s #me again to show your stuff and come and sing for your #tle

of the next Senior Idol! Come and join in the fun as we once

again hold our semi�annual Senior Idol compe##on. There will

be prizes for par#cipants as well as bragging rights and

cer#ficates for 1st

, 2nd

and 3rd

place winners. Sign up for lunch

and stay and eat with us.��

Medicare 101 with Sco' Nelson 11:30 a.m.�

Tuesday, October 4, 2016�

With Medicare open enrollment right around the corner why not

Just ask ScoF! ScoF Nelson from SLN Financial will be here to

give a Medicare 101 presenta#on at lunch and then will s#ck

around to answer any ques#ons you might have. Open

enrolment gives everyone an opportunity to review your current

Insurance benefits and determine if they s#ll best suit your needs

and give you an opportunity to change them.��

Flu Shot Clinic�

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 9:00 a.m.�

Get your flu shot early.��

Welfare Square Trip�

Thursday, October 6, 2016 8:30 a.m.�

Travel with us to Salt Lake City for a tour of Welfare Square. See

firsthand the great things done right here in our state to help

refugees, disaster survivors as well as war torn and poverty

stricken regions of the world. We will take a minute to look

through the Deseret Industries there in the square and then

enjoy a Dutch lunch in the area. $10� �

Columbus Day �

Monday, October 10, 2016 Closed��

Fishing at the Ranch�


James AbboF is at it again��Fishing at the ATK Ranch. �

The adventure includes a hay ride ��Yee ha I’m wearing my boots

and hat!��

Red Cross Blood Drive�

Friday, October 14, 2016 1:30 p.m.�

You could save a life, donate blood.��

�

�

Wii Bowling�

Tuesday, October 18 , 2016 1:00 p.m.�

Fun Fun Fun! All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to

come and par#cipate! We are happy to coach any of those who

need it as well as cheer the successes and cry together over the

guFer balls. This week is na#onal food bank week so we are

encouraging everyone who comes in to play to bring a canned food

item to donate to our local food panty.��

Pumpkin Walk�


The annual pumpkin walk is upon us and we invite you to join us as

we travel to North Logan for this fun fall event. We will enjoy

walking through the many pumpkin displays and then enjoy a

Dutch lunch in the Logan area. $7.00��

Wendover Bus�

Monday, October 24, 2016 7:30 a.m.�

Come have fun with us as Gillies Funeral Chapel sponsors this

month’s Wendover bus. $22 gets you a seat on a luxury couch,

bingo on the bus and all the prizes and associated fun! A fun book

that includes a free buffet lunch, $7 free play, lucky bucks, free

drink, and discounts at the gi- shops. ��

Commodi5es�

Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:30�3:00 p.m.�

Pick�up/delivery of commodi#es. See Bonnie for an applica#on to

see if you qualify.��

Pumpkin Decora5ng�

Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:30 p.m.�

Join in the holiday fun and come and decorate pumpkins with us. �

�

Halloween Dance�

Thursday, October 28, 2016 6:00�9:00 p.m.�

Come dressed in your Halloween best and join us for a howling

good #me dancing the night away and enjoy seasonal

refreshments and ac#vi#es including a costume contest. We will

be providing transporta#on to and from the dance from the

Brigham City area senior housing facili#es. Please make a

reserva#on for your ride, it will be a one�#me pickup prior to the

dance and a one�#me drop off a-er the dance.

Halloween Party�

Monday, October 31, 2016 11:30 a.m.�

Party Party Party! Come dressed in your Halloween costume ready

for a howling good #me! Enjoy a cake walk, costume contest

among other fun holiday ac#vi#es! �

�

USO Party ———Nov 10th

Christmas Shopping Trip ———Nov 22th

Sneak Peek

What’s in November?


� New Handmade Items for gift

shop�

� Forever Postage Stamps.�

� Birthday Cards.�

� Baby Grand Piano�

� BINGO prizes�

� Videographer � to video our �

� special events�

• Quality camera for our events�

• Fresh Peaches�

The Senior Center receives funding from �

Bear River Associa�on of Government�

The newsleer is published monthly by the Senior

Center. A mailed subscrib�on is available for $8.50 per

year or 25¢ a copy. Comments/sugges�ons are always

welcome.�

�

US Postage Paid�

PRSRT STD�

Brigham City UT�

Permit #2�

Return Service Requested�

Silver Threads�

Brigham City Senior Center �

24 North 300 West • Brigham City, UT 84302�

435�226�1450�

AGen�on Bus Passengers: �

Days of Opera�on: �

Monday, Wednesday, Friday�

�

In order for the Transit Department to provide you with the

best possible services, the rules outlined in The Rider’s Guide

must be followed. Please give the driver 24 hours’ no#ce when

a ride is needed. A message can be le- the day before on the

answering system at 435�226�1456 or by calling 435�226�1457.

If the driver has room in the schedule and you have an urgent

medical appointment, an excep#on may be made. Please help

us to keep the transit system running smoothly and effec#vely. �

BUS BUSINESS�

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