Volunteer of the Month
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October 2021
Don Harper
This month we’d like to shine the light on Don Harper is one of our longtime Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) drivers. Don has been a member for about 7 ½ years, and has been driving for 5 ½ years. During that time he has become one of our go-to drivers driving multiple times a week, and sometimes several trips in one day. He first heard about the center from his mother-in-law, who is a Wii Bowler. She got him a membership and he came and joined the Wii Bowling league. He then remembered then Outreach Director, Holly Andrade, talking about TAP and how they needed drivers. He gave it a test drive, enjoyed it and has been doing it ever since. He loves driving, and loves the people. He thinks of this as his job, but a job he enjoys. The clients love him too and has clients who ask for him. Originally from Fort Worth, TX, his mom brought him out here when he was two. He inched his way over from Blythe, to Beaumont, to Highland. We are thankful that his travels brought him closer to us. Thanks Don for driving that extra mile for us!
Featured Class
Italian
Date: January 24, 2022
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Length: 8
Cost: $8 members
$8 non-members
Instructor: Rita Sicilliano
Location: Game Room
Description: The class is on hiatus until the new year. When is comes back here are some things to know...Italian is taught by Margherita Sicilliano. Margherita, who also goes by the names Margo or Rita, and is from the old country. Born in Italy, she was still in college when she came with her family to the United States. She continued with her education getting a Bachelor's Degree. She then went back to Italy to get her Master's Degree. Her teaching experience spans 42 years and includes teaching high school French, Spanish, and Italian in New York, as well as French and Spanish Advanced Placement classes at the local Aquinas High School. After retiring, Rita also found out about our University Language classes, and decided to get back into teaching. She approached us about teaching here, and after offering a choice between Italian and German, everyone decided that Italian would be perfect. Now it is the only Italian class being offered in the area. Student’s need to bring only a pencil and paper to class. There is a work book students can purchase through Amazon for $16, but it is not necessary. The class is open to absolute beginners and those who wish to keep up their Italian. A presto! See you soon!
Featured Activity
Womens Poker - ON HIATUS
Time: Tuesdays 1:00 pm
Cost: No Fee members
non-members
Location:
Description: I wanna hold em like they do in Texas please Fold em, let em hit me, raise it baby stay with me, I love it Luck and intuition play the cards with Spades to start. And after hes been hooked I will play the one that is on his heart - Lady Ga Ga Do you know when to hold em ? How about fold em ? If you do great. If not even better. You're the kinda girl they're looking for! Our women's poker group started as a result of the growing popularity a few years ago. And while the buzz has died down, it's still a popular game for a few lucky ladies here at the center. In recent years, Poker has seen growth in popularity not only with men, but with women. Poker tournaments such as the World Poker Tour, and Full Tilt, as well as the explosion of poker parlors and on-line games, and televised poker games, has seen to more people enjoying the game. The rules are pretty basic, but each group has adapted variations, including different wild cards. Don't worry if this is your first time. This group is eager to welcome everyone into their game, even if you have a WSOP bracelet. We have the cards, tables, and chips. All you need to bring is some dark glasses, nerves of steel, and a great poker face. The group meets on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. So if you'd like to give it a try stop by the front desk and ask them to deal you in.
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Staff Info
Board of Directors
Diane Harvey, President
Stan Logan, Vice President
Jeffrey Graden, Treasurer
Linda Sowell, Secretary
John Henry, Past President
Don Clay, Director
Donald Dorris, Director
Pat Fischer, Director
Rosetta Love, Director
Audrey Martinez, Director
John Mura, Director
Mary Perdue, Director
Sharon Pierce, Director
Robert Wengen, Director
Monica Robinson
- Director
Virginia Kautzman
- Director
Staff
Penny Lilburn
- Executive Director
Adela Brown
- Bookkeeper
Mike Sylva
- Newsletter
Jeff Novak
- Outreach / TAP Coordinator
Dave Mitchell
- Newsletter Typeset
Martha McGrew
- Receptionist
Jorge Diaz
- Shuttle Bus Driver
Mission Statement
To enrich, maintain, and protect the quality of life of Senior Adults...
Announcements
Our monthly FREE bus pass event will take place on the 3rd MONDAY of every month from 10:00 AM to noon. Come receive your FREE bus passes courtesy of the Department of Aging and Adult Services. The NEXT date is November 16th.
YOGA !! Come join Yuki for Senior yoga every Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 AM in our exercise room. 1 hour that's session sure to improve your chi. Please bring a mask. Namaste !
Come try our our BRAND NEW CLASS ! 'Drum-ba' takes place each Wednesday at 8:15 AM. $1.00 cost to our instructor, Julia, includes all necessary equipment. It's FUN.....come check it out.
Grab 'n Go dinners are available each day at 3:00 PM. You MUST complete a Benefit form to qualify for these FREE meals. Call Jeff for details.....909 862-8104. Dinners provided by; - Monday / Cucas' Mexican Restaurant - Tuesday / Dickeys' BBQ - Wednesday / Two Guys Pizza & Pasta - Thursday / Highland Cafe - Friday / Jennys' Diner
Upcoming Events
October 29, 2021 11:30 am - Halloween Party
Make Halloween Fun Again! When we were growing up, Halloween was a fun time. Sometimes a bit mischievous, sometimes a bit scary, but always fun. Well, in these modern times, we’re trying to bring back the fun, scale back the horror, and really tone back the naughty nurses. You know what else is fun? Circuses. So with that in mind we are combining the two into a Halloween Circus! That’s right. No one finds clowns scary. I guess that depends on the clown. However, Coulrophobia is no laughing matter, so we are going to throw in some calliope music, popcorn, and of course funnel cake. The fun takes place on Freaky Friday, October 29th at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided for all those that RSVP by October 21st at (909)862-8104. Remember, No RSVP, no lunch. However you can still come for party and treats. And by the way, remember to dress up. Hopefully as a clown. Bozo or Pennywhistle, your choice.
November 1, 2021 10:00 - Water Aerobics EVERY WEEKDAY
Water aerobics is happening Monday through Friday. Limited space and membership IS required.
Articles
A New Way To Help Out - Through Amazon
By: Mike Sylva
A new program has been created through Amazon, the online e-commerce business. AmazonSmile is a program where Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organizations selected by it's customers.
We were recently informed by Amazon that several of their customers had selected to support the Highland District Council On Aging (i.e. the Highland Senior Center). To support the center, instead of going to www.amazon.com, shop at AmazonSmile (http://smile.amazon.com) where you can buy the exact same things you would at their normal site, and the same prices. We did check it out and it's legit. So continue to shop at Amazon and help out your Senior Center at the same time.
