Senior News September, 2002 Vol. 21. No.  9

 

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.

Pan Dulce Steel Orchestra

Newsbriefs

Redwood Reading Service

Spotlight on the California Commission on Aging

Eureka and Del Norte learn about communication and behavior

Brookings: Journey of life takes us to just the right place

McKinleyville: Heroes

Crossing the Border

Sand Hills, Nebraska

Southern Humboldt County

Events at HSRC

Community Calendar

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Events at HSRC

Firewood sales
Our Firewood Voucher Sales are now underway from 1-4 p.m. daily at the Senior Services Office (where Dial-A-Ride tickets are sold) and will continue through October or until all the vouchers are gone.

This program is for low income seniors who use firewood as their main source of heating during the winter. The upper monthly household income limit is $2,050. Buyers will be asked to sign a verification of their income level for purchasing firewood vouchers this year. No more than two cords may be purchased by one household through October 15th. For more information, please call 707-443-9747 ext. 240 (Leilani or Kathy) or ext. 228 (Susan).

Thursday, Sept. 5, 12:30 p.m.
Gardening Tips
This enjoyable class continues to be a big success. Our guest is Bert Walker, head of the Horticulture Department at College of the Redwoods. Bert has roots in farming and has taught ornamental horticulture and landscaping classes among others at CR for 25 years.

Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 7-10 p.m.
HighSteppers Dance
If you like to dance or just socialize, come join the HighSteppers and make new friends. Live music, door prizes, friendly people and great refreshments make this a wonderful evening for all. No date required, either! Just come and have fun. All ages welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 12th, 5 p.m.
Sign 'N Dine
This monthly dinner will be at Parlato's Restaurant on Main Street in Fortuna. The sign-up sheet is on the west Dining Room door at HSRC. Call us to put your name on it for you (by Sept. 9th, please).

Friday, Sept. 13, 10:45 a.m.
Watercolor Painting
Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor Painting classes will meet Fridays beginning Sept. 13. The first class will go over supplies and assignment of home studies for intermediate students. The cost of the classes will be $9 payable at class time each week. For further information call Mariana Krattiger at 476-8890.

Monday, Sept. 16th, 10:30 a.m.
Government Chat Panel of Eureka Mayoral candidates.
Info: 707-443-9747, ext. 228.

Monday, Sept. 23rd, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Senior Health Clinic
If you would like to be seen by a Public Health Nurse, please call Roseann Potter at 268-2173.

Thursdays, beginning Sept. 19, 11 a.m.
Calligraphy class
Beginning Calligraphy classes will be starting Sept. 19. The first class will be an orientation to materials and subjects covered. It will be taught by Mariana Krattiger. The cost of classes will be $9 payable at class time each week. Any questions can be answered by calling her at 476-8890.

Thursday, Sept. 26th
Bus Trips
Join us for our second trip this summer to Steelhead Lodge at Klamath Glen! This trip will include a leisurely stop at Trees of Mystery for travelers to have the chance to ride the fabulous "Sky Trail" gondolas. There is a shuttle car to take you to the lower platform of the Sky Trail and back, so even if you are not up to the 20-minute hike up the Trees of Mystery Trail, you still have the chance to ride the gondola and glide over the treetops to a breathtaking view at the summit (where they have a large viewing deck, telescope, benches and a restroom). Come in to get your sign up form.

We are planning a trip to Monterey for Oct. 15-17, Tuesday through Thursday. The reservations and budget haven't been completed yet, but start saving now and we'll let you know how much it will be as soon as we have all the information and can issue sign-up forms.

Keeping you safe Good Things to Have in an Emergency *Our flashing emergency beacon light bulbs help emergency vehicles find your home much more quickly after 911 has been called. *Our Safety Whistle (very loud!) could help summon assistance in public, or even in your own backyard. Please come to the Senior Services office (where Dial-A-Ride tickets are sold) or call 443-9747 ext. 240 for more information or to purchase an emergency beacon bulb or whistle at special low prices. The emergency light bulb program is made possible through the Eureka Police Department and the Senior Citizens Foundation.

Looking toward October Jewelry Sale Our long-awaited second Jewelry Sale will be held in the third floor Conference Room Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please, seniors and staff, go through your old jewelry boxes and dresser drawers and bring us some things for our next sale-even broken pieces and loose stones are purchased by people who make jewelry! The Activities Department will be glad to give you a receipt for your donations for tax purposes. Also, if you know any jewelry makers who would like to participate (no booth fee, but giving 10 percent to the Activities Dept.), please have them call Susan at 443-9747 ext. 228. Thanks!