Volunteer of the Month
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November 2019
Linda Sowell

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This month we’d like to shine the light on a new, yet not new volunteer. If you read last month’s newsletter, specifically the Activity Spotlite, you would have read a bit about Linda Sowell. Well this month we’d like to shine an even larger spotlight on her as our Volunteer of the Month. Linda is the new Gadabouts Trip Coordinator. She had been working in the Thrift Store and was asked to be a relief in the Trip office. When a vacancy occurred she was asked to take over, which she was more than happy to do. Since then she has been busy scheduling new trips, chaperoning trips on occasion, and generally managing our hustling and bustling trip office. Linda also serves on our Board of Directors. If needed she also helps out at our special events. Originally from Chicago, IL, she moved out to California with her husband who was in the Navy. Once out here she was not content to stay at home raising her two kids (who themselves provided her with five grandkids), but worked in numerous types of jobs. Her main career was in Food Service. She started out at McDonalds as a cashier, and worked her way up to manager. Then she transferred to the school system where she became the Director of Children’s Nutrition for the Bear Valley School District before retiring. Thanks Linda for helping to take our members on trips of a lifetime.

Featured Class

Womens Bible Study
Date: September 30, 2019
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $8 members
      $8 non-members
Instructor: Rosetta Love
Location: Game Room
Description: This month we’d like to shine the light on Women’s Bible Study, and it is good. By Women’s Bible Study we don’t mean one of those gender specific Bibles. It should be more accurately titled as Bible Study for Women. The class is taught by Rosetta Love. Each 8 week session the class goes over a different book in the Bible. Rosetta has also taught it at her church. Each eight week session the class goes over a different book in the Bible. Classes are on Mondays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and the session runs six weeks. Students will need to bring their own bible, but it doesn’t matter which translation it is. Students also buy a book that is directly related to the book they are discussing that session. There are other handouts provided by Rosetta.

Featured Activity

Canasta
Time: Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free members
      Free non-members
Location: Parlor
Description: If you'd like to participate in a card game as where you need a poker face, bridge intellect, and rummy fun, then you just might want to try Canasta. What exactly is Canasta? It is a game of the Rummy family and was once the most popular American game. Originating in Uruguay in the early 1940s, it spread rapidly to Argentina and the rest of Latin America, and reached the United States about 1948 where it is played by millions. The usual number of players is four, in two partnerships, however, it may also be played by two, three, five, or six players. The packs are made up of 108 cards, two regular packs of 52 cards, plus four jokers, all shuffled together. They have 3-4 full tables going so a seat is always available. If you don't know how to play but would like to learn you they are always ready and able to teach the ins and outs. They will gladly let you sit in and play and learn. After one hand you'll get the basics. If you are an experienced Canasta player, or are just someone looking for fun time, stop by the Parlor every Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m.

Upcoming Events Archive

Saturday BINGO !!
November 23, 2019 1:00 pm
Some say the BEST BINGO in town for loads of fun ! Only a $3.00 buy-in for CASH prizes. Held the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month.....check-out our Monday BINGO too.

TACO TUESDAY is back in 2020 !
January 14, 2020 4:00 - 6:00
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2020 -----------TACO TUESDAY IS A HIT !! Come for the scrumptious $1.00 ground beef & chicken tacos AND NOW THE TACO SALAD for only $2.00......and stay for the FREE bingo ! We sell out so MUST RSVP if you wanna eat.

AARP Mature Driving Course
November 21, 2019 12:00 noon to 4 PM
AARP Mature Driving Course focused on safe driving for Senior adults. This 2 day course, November 21st & 22nd, is from 12 noon to 4 PM each day. Attendance in this course COULD reduce your insurance costs. MUST RSVP FOR CLASS at 862.8104..... limited space available. $15. for AARP Members & $20. for non-Members

Koffee Klub
December 12, 2019 9:00 AM
This month we feature Melissa Morgan from the City of Highland for an update on City business and some questions and answers. FREE breakfast to those who RSVP at 862-8104. Sponsored by Pichardo Benefits Services, LLC.

FREE OmniTrans bus passes
November 20, 2019 10:00 AM
The 3rd Wednesday of each month you can receive transportation passes with the proper California ID if better than 62 years old OR proof of disability if less than 62. Contact Senior Information & Assistance 800 510.2020 if questions.

Lunch Bunch Van
December 1, 2019 varies
We're taking the Lunch Bunch to; - Seven Oaks Dam - Perris Auto Speedway - The Redlands Bowl and MORE. Ticket prices vary and are in advance ONLY at our Front Desk. Call 862-8104 for information.

Thanksgiving Dinner
November 16, 2019 11:00 - 1:00 PM
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings. Tickets STILL a mere $5.00 each so bring your Family & Friends. We will NOT be selling tickets at the door.

Christmas Open House
December 21, 2019 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Come join us for our annual Holiday Open House - FREE refreshments along with caroling, bell ringers and maybe even Santa Claus. RSVP is required so visit or call the Front Desk - 862.8104.

Doggie Treat Class
November 26, 2019 1:00 PM
My dogs love Christmas and yours will too after this doggie treat making class. $10. cost includes supplies. Make - Bake - Take MUST RSVP & pay in advance at the Front Desk - space IS limited.

Ontario Reign hockey game - Lunch Bunch
December 15, 2019 1:30 PM
Go with the Lunch Bunch to watch some 'puck' this Sunday afternoon. Transportation, admission, hot dog & soft drink for $40. We'll return about 6 PM form this trip. ONLY 9 spaces so book it TODAY. Ask about the hockey game in February as well.

Pool Tournament
December 4, 2019 10:00 AM
A double elimination tournament that takes place over 2 days; December 4th & 5th. $5.00 entry fee. Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Pay at the Front Desk.