Senior News April, 2002 Vol. 21. No.  4

 

Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers.

Elderhostel: April program features familiar "house mother"

Commission on Aging to convene rural meeting in Eureka

CSL Election: Attend a forum and vote for your candidate

Senior News: Ad manager says "so long"

Volunteer outreach: Gail Gai has connected people for 25 years

Why I love to volunteer

Through Friday April 12: Tax preparation assistance

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Through Friday April 12
Tax preparation assistance

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Robert Green and his volunteers will continue with tax preparation assistance in the computer lab. Mornings 9-noon and Friday afternoons 1-4 p.m

Special thanks to the following volunteers who helped with this important service: Steve Beckman, Earl Ericson, Jim Freeman, Robert Green, Annie Knight, Debbie Ramos, Earl Rutledge, Leonard Schaal, Brandyn Simpson, Lisa Stern and Evelyn Taber.

Thursday, April 4, 12:30 p.m.
Gardening Tips
This enjoyable class is hosted by Darrell and Joyce Graham and continues to be a big success. It is held twice a month-on the first and third Thursdays. On April 4th, Mary Barber from Miller Farms will be here to speak about new plants for the season and organic gardening. On
April 18th, our own Master Gardener Joe Dektor will answer all of your gardening questions.

Saturday, April 6, 9-5, by registration
The Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE), the Edgar Cayce Foundation, will present an all-day seminar, "Secrets for Creating Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health" based on the Edgar Cayce Readings. Registration is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. See Activities Office for further information.

Monday, April 15, 10:30 a.m.
Government Chat
VA Benefits for Widows of Veterans with Jodie Burgess, Veterans Services Officer from Humboldt County Courthouse Office. Please attend to ask all your questions and pick up some important information (she will bring handouts).

Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m.
HighSteppers Spring Dance
This is where to come and make new friends! Live music, door prizes, friendly people and great refreshments make this a wonderful evening for all. No date required. Just come and have fun.

Fridays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Gourmet Cooking with Stan
A big success! Stan Millstein is a gourmet cook and is sharing his talents with us every Friday afternoon. He will show seniors how to use fresh inexpensive ingredients to make simple, delicious, healthful meals-which all attendees will get to share at the end of each class session! (Class is limited by space to about 10 people, so arrive early!)

Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jewelry Bazaar
Special fun event in the Conference Room, third floor. Please attend our first Jewelry Bazaar. We know that many of you have old treasures you'd like to turn into money. Proceeds will go to the seller (with 10 percent donation to the Activities Department). If you would like to take part in this, call or come in to the Activities Office (x228) to sign up for a "space." (If you just want to donate jewelry for us to sell, we'll gladly accept it.) We're asking everyone to clean out your old jewelry boxes and bring what you no longer want to keep to this big sale. Even if you don't have jewelry to sell, please come by and see all the beautiful displays, and maybe find the perfect gift for someone!

Thursday, April 11
Sign 'N Dine Monthly Dinner
This month's dinner will be at King Salmon BBQ at 1125 King Salmon Avenue, Eureka. Enjoy a great dinner with a lively group of seniors. Please add your name to the Sign 'N Dine sheet on the Dining Room door, second floor at HSRC (or call the Activities Dept. to have us put your name put on it for you).

Thursday, April 18, 11:30 a.m.
Retired Loggers Club
Please call Ben Young for information, 707-442-4887. Conference Room, 3rd floor.

Friday, April 19, 9-noon
Toenail Clipping
You asked for it! Toenail Clipping by Dr. Bertram Steel, Podiatrist (and his staff). Previous arrangement must be made by April 11 for billing of these services. Get the registration form from the Activities office. Bring your insurance numbers to fill out the form.

Saturday, April 27, 1-3 p.m.
Humboldt Funeral Society Annual Meeting
Panel about funeral practices from the different religious traditions followed by discussion. Brief business meeting. For further information, please call the Funeral Society at 707-822-8599.

Tuesday, April 30, 1:30 p.m.
California Senior Legislature candidates' presentations, elections and reception, Dining Room. For further information, please call Chris Martinek at 707-442-3763 x211.


Any interest in another mosaics class with Stan Millstein? Our last one was a big success. Stan had to turn people away, so he'd like to plan on another one. Please call to let us know if you are interested in learning this fun, creative craft.

No 55 Alive
There will be no 55 Alive Mature Driver Training classes at HSRC through June, 2002. If you would like further information, please call Barbara Ogden at 707-839-0191. Thank you.

HSRC Activities Office
Susan Wilson, activities program manager, can be reached at 707-443-9747, ext. 228. Her e-mail isswilson@humsenior.org. The computer teacher Barry Savage can be reached at ext. 269, e-mail bsavage@humsenior.org.