July 2010 Better Living

July 2010

Better Living This edition featuring . . . Entertainment

Music, movies and summer in Bayliss Park

The Senior Center offers entertainment

Activities are heating up at SWI Senior Centers

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Music, movies and summer in Bayliss Park DENNIS FRIEND Staff Writer dennis.friend@nonpareilonline.com (712) 325-5746

Music in the Park, a 15-week musical performance series in Bayliss Park, began in May and will continue every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. through Sept. 1.

All the summer concerts are free and open to the public.

The Music in the Park Committee has assembled a schedule that includes Steve Raybine, Camille Metoyer Moten, the Solid Brass Quartet and the E String Band.

The lineup also caters to a range of musical tastes, including mariachi, jazz, country, bluegrass, classical and pop.

The series, now in its 24th year, is presented by the Bluffs Arts Council and the City of Council Bluffs Park and Recreation Department.

Executive director Laural Ronk said the mission of the Bluffs Arts Council is to develop and promote Council Bluffs as a center for excellence in the arts.

To get a schedule for both the concerts and the movies, go online at www.bluffsarts.org or call the Bluffs Arts Council office at 3284992.

Movies in the Park has begun its fifth season and will continue through Aug. 6. Ronk said the movies are chosen to fit a general category of “family friendly.”

“We get the best audi-

ences when we choose films that are rated G or PG. We actually have a couple of kids under the age of 10 that help us by choosing their favorites,” Ronk said.

The movies will include “Where the Wild Things Are” on June 25 and “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” July 23.

The movies will be shown in Bayliss Park each Friday night except for July 2. All movies start at dusk, and they are free and open to the public. Those attending the events may want to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available.

New this year is Council Bluffs Has Talent, offering performances featuring local talent on selected Friday nights prior to the start of the movie.

“We had only a few folks volunteer to participate in Council Bluffs Has Talent, but certainly we have a variety of ages and talents. We have musical groups, solo vocalists, a poet and, tentatively, a men’s chorus.

The performances will

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Music in the Park has been a summer tradition at Bayliss Park for 24 years. This year’s music lineup includes Steve Raybine, Camille Metoyer Moten, the Solid Brass Quartet and the E String Band.

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The Senior Center offers entertainment TIM ROHWER Staff Writer Timothy.rohwer@nonpareilonline.com (712) 325-5752

For seniors looking for entertainment, the Senior Center, 714 S. Main St., is the center of attraction.

“There’s so much here,” said Tom Jensen, the center’s director.

“There are a lot of entertainment options. It’s about associating with other people, staying connected.”

This is especially true during the summer months, he said.

“We’re going on a trip to the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 18,” Jensen said.

Other trips, provided through Fontenelle Tours, include a “Buddy Holly” tribute on July 10 and a “Nebraska Junk Jaunt” on Sept. 24 and 25.

“There’s a full slate of ballroom dancing during the summer on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.,” Jensen said. “The bands are really good.”

The second Monday of every month at 12:30 p.m., the center’s Book Club meets to discuss a specific book. For example, the June book was “Redeeming Love,” by Francine Rivers. It’s the story of a young girl sold into slavery in the California gold country in 1850 and how she successfully survived.

The club is open to anyone interested in reading and there is no admission charge.

The center’s Garden Club meets on the fourth Friday of every month

and includes visits to local gardens for tips on creating better gardens for the participants.

A new activity, America Stressed Out Series, begins on June 22. For a small fee, participants over a three-month period can learn new ways to deal with the growing stress in everyone’s lives.

There are other informative activities like woodworking, ceramics and investment procedures.

Brain games to keep the mind going strong will start in July, according to Jensen.

Just recently, the center held its annual County Fair where area folks displayed their handmade crafts, along with a grandparents and grandchildren activity day.

The center also held the First Annual Luau

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Jo Benedict, left, Mary Clemens-Clark, center, and Pat Dinville learn how to hula dance during The First Annual Center Luau held at The Center. The event included volleyball, hula dancing, sand castle building and much more.

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Activities are heating up at SWI Senior Centers Carter Lake Senior Center Greetings from Carter Lake.

Summer is here. The temps have been telling us so for a while. The Seniors of Carter Lake continue with their good meals and Bingo most days.

We have a once a month, shopping trip for those choosing to go. We also took a trip to the Joselyn Castle one afternoon to view the Art exhibition, particularly to see painting done by Maxine’s daughter. We have had visitors, Gwen, a friend of Billie and Bonnie, a cousin of Alice.

The center took part in the parade for our Community Day. First was our Senior Citizen of 2010, Billie Gunderson, seated in the back of John’s pickup.

Then our King and Queen – Jimy Karsher and Alice J. Huskeybeing driven by Larry.

Then Lynne drove our bus with several seniors aboard.

All the vehicles were decorated with banners, rosettes, and fluttering varicolored strips. Of course all three had candy to throw out along the route.

Our croquet continues when not rained out. We have gotten one round in.

Our birthday/Anniversary Night for May was a Hawaiian theme with grass skirts and leis abounding. Some even did a hula for a few

minutes.

For June, all are asked to bring pictures from their wedding; also to dress to the nines or to the dogs.

We will dress in our most gorgeous or our most ragged. Or one can come in their wedding dress. A style show will be held.

And we continue with our meals at noon and Bingo following. Come join us.

Well take care. Celebrate our nation’s birthday. Happy Independence Day!

Harlan Senior Center Hi from the Harlan Center, with summer in full swing there is much to do. Gardens both flower and vegetable to tend, grass to mow and of course having some fun.

The county fairs are numerous and that’s always nice to go see everything, especially the artwork, photos, baked goods and all the different events that are included.

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Activities are heating up at SWI Senior Centers CENTERS/From Page 4

July 8 at 9:30 a.m. is the Senior Council meeting and the Birthday and Anniversary Party at 6:00 p.m.

There will be blood pressure checks and entertainment to be announced. Movie morning with The Video Place and Hy-Vee is Tuesday, July 13 at 9:30 a.m. and The Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting at 2:30 p.m. Blood pressure checks are held Thursday, July 15 from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, July 20 finds exercise at 9 a.m. and The Life After Loss Support

Group meeting at 5 p.m.

There will be an evening meal on Thursday, July 22 at 6 p.m.

Blood pressure checks before the meal and Dick Howard will provide the entertainment.

We are planning on having at least one-day tour in December and possibly one in September please watch for details.

Remember why we celebrate July 4th how our forefathers fought for our freedoms.

We are very lucky to live in this country even with all the problems that we face. Just remember what would be if we lived in another country.

Enjoy parades, picnics and just being with family and friends. Family and friends could join you at the Senior Center for a meal and fun and games. Until next month.

Oakland Senior Center Happy Fourth of July to everyone! May we always wave our flag in freedom and celebrate our independence as a free and sovereign nation.

We have kept busy at the Oakland Senior Center with a variety of activities and with the promise of more to come this summer. A large crowd enjoyed the talent

of singer Michael Lyon last month.

This month we will introduce a new act to the center, compliments of Merrymakers and funding from the Iowa West Foundation.

Hillbilly Hal will bring his music to the center on Thursday, July 8 at 6 p.m. His emphasis is on classic country and bluegrass. Please make your reservations for this rocking good time by calling the Center at 482-3353 before Wednesday July 7 at 11 a.m. Our evening meal will be served at 5 p.m.

On June 15 we toured Henderson’s Herb Shop in Carson and were edu-

cated about vitamins and supplements.

Owner Melva Henderson has been a longtime supporter of the Center and we appreciated the opportunity to see her shop and learn about the various products.

After the tour we ate at the Tin Cup Restaurant in Carson. It was an enjoyable outing.

More excursions are being planned for the summer; some close to our area and some a bit further. Stayed tuned for details or you can always call or come to the Center for more CENTERS/See Page 6

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On a sad note, one of our very dedicated drivers is unable to continue with us.

Addie May Smith has an illness, which needs attention. Addie May has a positive attitude and looks upon this chapter in her life as an “adventure� which, I think, is a marvelous outlook.

We wish her all the best and will certainly keep her in our prayers.

Thank you to Marie Browning for volunteering to handle some of the days of driving.

The Center is in need of another driver for three hours a month to deliver meals. If you can spare three hours, please call at 482-3353.

Lee Knudsen, our Senior Council Treasurer, is stepping down.

Lee has shown meticulous dedication in keeping our books on the straight and narrow.

Her time and talents are much appreciated.

Taking her place is Betty Cleaveland who comes to us with a vast amount of experience in the bookkeeping field.

Thank you Betty for accepting this position.

Two service projects have come our way these past weeks. Frances Rollins and Dan Barnett stuffed envelopes for the City of Oakland’s 4th of July parade.

Bob Calhoon, Audrey Hartje, Lee Knudsen and Frances Rollins vol-

unteered to help in the kitchen for the Oakland Lion’s Club Blood Drive.

Thanks for all your time in these service projects.

August 3 is the date to get your pillows cleaned and refreshed without mobile pillow cleaning service coming to the center.

Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may drop off pillows at the Center, or if you prefer, we are offering free pick up and delivery service.

Welcome to the center, Irene Skank.

Thanks to Alden and Lois Krueger for the truckload (literally) of bread.

Our attendance winners were Carol Godden, Neuonia Timberman, Dan Barnett, Lee Knudsen and Lilly Palmer.

Until next time, keep cool, keep calm and keep coming!!!

Woodbine Senior Center Hello from the Woodbine Center! April showers bring May flowers.

May flowers bring June weddings. June weddings bring a hot, hot July!

I’m bragging and boosting! If any of you get a chance to drive through Woodbine, please do and come up town to see the new and old changes.

They are redoing the buildings and making them look old-time, but with new fronts. Ours went from siding to windows and pillars.

When they took off the

siding, underneath there were these big windows and pillars on the corner and between the windows.

So they replaced the windows and gave us a handicap door and under the wooden doorstep – we had a steel plate, which they slanted to make the handicap doorway.

And inside the third big window we have another steel plate that the flag is now standing on. We also got new roll down blinds for the inside and remote awning for the outside.

For the month of June we had Ronnie Mann come and play for our Birthday Program and on July 8 – we have Dick Howard coming – before

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In July we are closed on the 5th, Wellness on the 2nd, 15th, and the 23rd. Nutrition programs on the 7th, 16th and the 21st.

Blood Pressure clinic on the 6th and program, Brown Bag Bingo on the

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AREA SENIOR CENTERS Council Bluffs at The Center 714 S. Main St. (712) 323-5995 M-F 12 p.m.

Atlantic Senior Center 411 Walnut St. (712) 243-3599 M–F 9 a.m. to 4p.m.; Meals served Tues./Wed./Thurs., 11:30 a.m. * Call for menu Dunlap Senior Center 619 Iowa St. (712) 643-2244 M-F 12 p.m.

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Glenwood Sr. Center 20 N. Vine St. (712) 527-4213 M-F 11:30 a.m.

Missouri Valley Senior Center 100 S. Fourth St. (712) 642-3215 M-F 11:30 a.m.

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Hamburg Senior Center 1008 Main St. (712) 382-1670 Mon/Wed/Fri 12 p.m.

Neola Senior Center 110 Fourth St. (712) 485-2179 M-F 12 p.m.

Sidney Senior Center 2820 N. Ridge Road (712) 374-3053 M-F 12 p.m.

Clarinda Senior Center 1140 E. Main St. (712) 542-2932 M-F 11:30 a.m.

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Harlan Senior Center 706 Victoria (712) 755-2757 M-F 12 p.m.

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Cumberland Senior Center 109 Main St. (712) 774-5727 M-F 11:30 a.m.

Logan Senior Center 108 West Fourth St. (712) 644-2229 M-F 12 p.m.

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Southwest 8 Board of Directors Harrison: Bonnie Shannon – 2010; Shelby: Dwight Zimmerman – 2010; Pottawattamie: Robert Neumann – 2011; Cass: Burton Conn – 2010; Mills: Terry Amburn – 2011; Montgomery: Bob Crouse – 2010; Fremont: Open; Page: Leo Humphrey.

Southwest 8 Advisory Council Cass County: Kris

Wernimont – 2010; Dorothy Teig – 2011; Fremont County: Howard Braman – 2011; Open; Harrison County: Keith Oliver – 2010; Open, Mills County: Sheri Bowen – 2010; Rose M. Schoening – 2011; Montgomery County: Open; Page County: Charles Hooper – 2010; Sue Witthoft – 2011 Pottawattamie County: (Metro Council Bluffs): Jean Palensky – 2010; George Gillespie – 2010; Shirley

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“I GOT MY OWN YARD!” Buttercup’s owners just found the best house and it was so easy. They simply picked up their newspaper, browsed through the Classifieds and there it was; the two-story colonial with the big backyard they had always wanted. Now Buttercup can run around and play fetch in the backyard.

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Better Living

The Daily Nonpareil

Caffeine may help with dementia CAFFEINE/From Page 8

cook for themselves. And yet, a well-balanced diet is essential to healthy aging. Seniors whose diets are nutritionally lacking are at increased risk for a variety of health problems.

Have you thought about visiting a local senior center for lunch?

Such facilities offer

Caregiver support group now at the Senior Center The Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter is sponsoring a new Caregiver Support Group in Council Bluffs.

It is located at The Center, 714 South Main Street.

Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

The next one is June 8. Caregivers, friends, and family members are welcome.

If you have any questions or need more information regarding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, please contact Betty Chin at (402) 502-4301.

For a complete list of other programs and upcoming event at The Senior Center visit www.www.thecbcenter.org

nutritious meals at an affordable price with a dollop of companionship on the side.

Many older adults don’t realize how much they miss the companionship of dining with others after a spouse has died. You could find that improves your diet as well.

Or, if you’d like to remain in your home for

meals, why not invite over friends or hire a caregiving companion.

CAREGivers for the locally owned office of the Home Instead Senior Care network, for instance, provide errands for shopping, meal preparation and companionship.

And that’s something that your daughter might approve of as well.

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You are not alone.

At Cutler-O’Neill we recognize the difficulties in adjusting to the passing of a loved one. Through our After Care program, adults who have experienced loss can come together in a safe and confidential environment to work through their grief. It’s another way we’re there for you in your time of need.

The After Care program meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 4:30-6:00 P.M. at The Center, 714 South Main Street. Meetings are facilitated by Rev. Dick Sladky.

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In-Home Caregivers • (800) 991-7006 Housekeeping • Meal Prep Personal Care • Errands

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All meals include coffee and 2% or skim milk.

Please make reservations one day in advance.

Modified diets may be requested when making reservations.

Bring a friend!

12 Chicken Alfredo, Oregon Blend Vegetables, Apple Juice Cup, Oroweat Fiber Bread, Lemon Bar

19 Mac & Cheese with Ham, Green & Gold Beans, Grape Juice Cup, Oroweat Fiber Bread, Fruit Cocktail

26 Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Brussell Sprouts, Oroweat Fiber Bread, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Meatballs in Gravy, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream, Glazed Baby Beets, Oroweat Fiber Bread, Apricot Halves

Grilled Chicken Breast, Oroweat Sandwich Thins, Ranch Whip Potatoes, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Lemon Pudding

13 Country Fried Steak, Country Gravy, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Bread, Diced Peaches

14 Chef Salad with Dressing, Ham & Turkey Strips, Vienna Bread, Cubed Cantaloupe

20 Creamed Chicken over Wild Rice, Peas & Carrots, Spinach Side Salad, Whole Wheat Roll / Marg.

21 Turkey Roast in Gravy, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Oroweat Fiber Bread, Fresh Orange

27 Rotisserie Chicken Quarter, Baked Potato, Carrot Coins, Oroweat Fiber Bread, Fresh Orange

Taco Salad, Tortilla Chips, Pears in Lime Jell-o

28 Chili Macaroni with Kidney Beans, Emerald Pears, Corn Bread Muffin, Tapioca Pudding

2 Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Cowboy Caviar, Biscuit / Marg. & Honey, Cubed Watermelon INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC

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5 Independence Day Observance (Closed)

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8 Pork Roast in Gravy, Whip Sweet Potatoes, Applesauce, Stewed Tomatoes, Oroweat Bread, Birthday Cake HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

15 Polish Sausage with fresh onions and pepper, Coney Bun, Baby Red Potatoes, Broccoli, Banana

22 Breaded Fish Wedge, Tartar Sauce, Baked Potato, Creamy Coleslaw, Rye Bread, Blueberry Muffin

29 Breaded Pork Fritter, Oroweat Sandwich Thins, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Cowboy Caviar, Red Seedless Grapes

9 Lasagna Casserole, Italian Vegetables, Spinach Side Salad, Bread Stick, Mandarin Oranges

16 Liver and Onions in Gravy or Hamburger in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Bread, Pumpkin Bar

23 Hot Beef Sandwich with Grav Over Oroweat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Chuckwagon Corn, Spiced Applesauce Raisin Cake

30 Western Omelet, Tater Rounds, Orange Juice Cup, Jumbo Biscuit with Gravy, Applesauce