MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
Bridge Tips 10‐12:00 Ginny Powell Sing‐along 10:30 – 12:00 Art Explorations 9:00‐12:00 Square Dancing
9:30‐11:00 Bud Miller Beginning Tap
11:00‐12:30 Mary Finke Spanish (11:00‐12:00) with
Barbara Treharne and note it starts at 10 o clock on the 1st Wednesday of the month Exercise Class 10:00‐11:00 Cathy Connor Canasta Lessons 10:00‐12:00 Betty Hoffman Stability Exercise 11:00‐12:00 Sandra Carrera Line Dancing
10:00‐11:00 Barbara Mlcuch Writing Group
10:00‐12:00 Elena Karplus Zumba Gold
11:00‐12:00 Anna Ortega Poker from 12:30 to 3:30
Beryle Greenberg Drawing 1:00‐3:00 Bob Mc Kibben Ecology / Oral History Class 1:00‐2:30 (John Owens) Computers 12:30‐1:30 2:00‐3:00 Gloria Candela & Bud Miller Canasta/Mah Jong Open games Daily 12:00‐3:00 Beginner Bridge
(First Group) 10‐11:30 Alan Robinson Duplicate Bridge
12:30‐3:30 Daniel Grusauskas New Members Meeting
11:00‐12:00 Last Friday of month Drama 10‐12:00 Selva Joseph Mahjong Class 12:30 – 3:30 Edie Reiser Hand and Foot 1:15 – 3:30 Phyllis Kaplan Computers 12:30 – 1:30 2:00‐3:00 Gloria Candela Ann Gaudino Bunco 12:30‐3:30 Maria Gulla Open Games Daily 12:30‐3:30 English (Intermediate) 1:00‐2:00 Selva Joseph Tap Dance 5:30‐7:30 Laurie Merker CRAFTS (Ex Creative hands)
10:00‐12:00 Shirley Gruber Beginner Bridge (new Group) 10‐11:30 Alan Robinson Duplicate Bridge 12:30‐3:30 Jo Collier 1st Wednesday Board Meeting at 11:15 Chair Yoga
1:00‐2:00 (Sandra Carrera) Canasta/Mah Jong Open games Daily 12:30‐3:30 Computers
12:30‐1:30 Gloria Candela & Bud Miller Pool or billiards All day Library Every day Scrabble
12:30‐3:30 Life Ballroom dancing
2:00‐3:45 Gwen Peiffer Book Club 3:30‐4:30 3rd Thursday Dinner Club 6:00 pm 3rd Thursday of each month (Please call if you must cancel) Is Fun Poker 12:30‐3:30 together WEEKEND
SPECIAL EVENTS Wood Carving Continues on Sundays TRIPS
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“There are no strangers here
only friends you haven’t met“
News Editor
Alan Robinson
Senior Contributor
Pamela Gavilan
NEWSLETTER
2017 OFFICERS
Rosemary Helenbrook
Ruth Hudson
Barbara Treharne
Phyllis Kaplan
Susan Myers
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
The Arts Program at the LIFT
This Winter Mural was created under the direction of Lilly Marlatt as
part of the Art Exploration Program. Painters have gathered at the
Senior LIFT Center for many years The Halloween Mural was under
the direction of this group's newest facilitator Ana Maria MacKay.
They paint in water colors, acrylics and oils. Also Bob Mckibben
teaches drawing and members without previous art training are
welcome to all these various classes. In the photograph below are
some of the participants.
2017 BOARD MEMBERS
Carol Adams
Selva Joseph
Daniel Rouco
Larry Canfield
Bud Miller
Alan Robinson
Shirley Gruber
Barbara Mlcuch
Jane Scop
The Winter Mural
2017 NEWLETTER STAFF
Pamela Gavilan
Selva Joseph
Mark Peiffer
Marilyn Green
Barbara Mlcuch
Alan Robinson
Rosemary Helenbrook
Gwen Peiffer
Barbara Treharne
The Creative Hands Group at work
Our new 2017 Board
The Creative Hands program formerly known as Hooks and Needles
has been under the direction of Shirley Gruber for many years. If
you join this group you will find that all the creative arts are
explored; from flower arranging, to jewelry crafting and everything
in between. Pictured above are some of the crafts created for the
Holiday Season. They were also responsible for the beautiful cloth
banner hanging in the Eating Room. Wood Carving is now one of the
newest offerings: (See monthly schedule for all classes and groups)
Inspirational Quotes for February 2017
PRESIDENT’ S NEWSLETTER - REVISED
No act of kindness how small is ever wasted
- Aesop
We know what we are, but not what we may be
- Shakespeare
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest
wealth, faithfulness the best relationship
- Buddha
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection
we can attain excellence
- Vince Lombardi
On January 11th, we held the first board meeting of 2017
which was my first meeting as President. The transition to
the new Presidency and Board is almost complete and is
being accomplished smoothly. During the meeting I clarified
the role of some officers and Board members and presented
appointments for approval by the Board.
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud
- Maya Angelou
Change your thoughts and you change your world
- Norman Peale
Ruth Hudson, our VP, will continue to oversee the Grant as
well as assuming the responsibilities of the VP position. Selva
Joseph will take on the position of Program Director. She
will be meeting with program chairs in the near future to
review schedules and budgets. I am happy to say that all
programs have started up again.
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget
the highest appreciation is not to utter words
but to live by them
-JFK
I have asked Marilyn Green to serve as my Special Assistant
and also as Purchasing Agent for the office, kitchen and
cleaning supplies under the direction of Barbara Treharne.
Nothing is impossible, the word says I’m possible
- Audrey Hepburn
Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible
and suddenly you are doing the impossible
- Francis of Assisi
Happiness is when what you think, what you say
and what you do are in harmony
Believe you can and you are halfway there
"I learned that courage was not the absence of
fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not
he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers
that fear."
La vita non e ne brutta ne bella ma e originale
Italian into English translation:(Life isn’t bad nor wonderful — but it is original)
- Gandhi
- Theodore Roosevelt
Barbara Mlcuch will continue as Travel Coordinator and
Volunteer Coordinator. She will work with me on special
events and travel. I want to commend Barbara on her plan for
streamlining the membership renewal process.
All
indications are that it ran smoothly.
The next planned events for February are the trip
to Gulfstream Casino on Feb 1st and the
performance of Carousel at Actors Playhouse on
Feb 5th.
- Nelson Mandela
- Italo Svevo
We are looking forward to an active and fulfilling year.
Please feel free to see me personally with any
questions or suggestions regarding our Senior LIFT
Center
Past Members and Condolences
It is with extreme sadness that we record the deaths of
3 well respected members, Marsha Dribinsky, Stanley
Alperin and Altamont (Alti) Dela Motta.
The LIFT also send condolences to Fran Plummer on
the recent passing of her beloved husband, William.
Valentines Story
once bitten twice shy
After been married for 45 years, having 3
children, all ready to leave the nest I felt
it was time for a divorce as my husband was a
very cold man.. I knew that although he had
been a good provider and father, he had never
showed any feelings for any of the family.
So aged 65 I began to form a new life. It
wasn’t easy but I was very comfortable just
being myself. I didn’t really need a man but
still something was missing. On Valentine’s
Day my old school friend rang me and told me
she had found the perfect partner for me.
Barry has been with me for 8 years now. I
started caring and nurturing again. I don’t
regret anything — my life is complete. He is
the best dog anyone could wish for , plus he
has never bitten me or anyone else.
L o v e
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M a r r i a g e
Jane told her husband, that after she died he
should go out and find another wife. Jane also
said that the his new lady could have her designer clothes too.
John replied that this was not possible
as
Anne-Maria was a size 10 whereas Jane was a
size 16!
ASTROLOGY
What is your sign?
Aquarius
(January 20nd – February 18th)
Aquarians are generally progressive, original, independent and humanitarian. They like to have fun with friends, fighting for causes,
intellectual conversation and listening. They are able to see, without
prejudice, both sides of an argument, which makes them people who
can easily solve problems or difficult situations. On the other hand
some of them are often eccentric and over energetic.
People born under the Aquarius sign, look at the world as a place
full of possibilities. They are often capable of perceiving the future
and they know exactly what they want to be doing f
ten or twenty years from now. So they are perceived as thinkers,
progressives and humanists. They always feel good in a group or a
community, so they constantly strive to be surrounded by other people. They will continually strive to ensure freedom of speech,
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But beware Aquarians dislike: broken promises, being lonely, dull
or boring situations and most importantly people who disagree
with them!!
Do you recognize anyone in the LIFT from the above description?
NEWSFLASH reference CRAFTS
(Ex: Creative Hands)
On the second and last Tuesday of every month Mericys Blum
will run an Arts Session with Paper as the primary medium
between
10 and 12 o’ clock
Comments from our trip to Branson Missouri
If you want to experience the true meaning of Christmas, Branson is
the place to go. We were so impressed with the way of life in Branson;
honoring our veterans at every show, keeping Christmas traditional and
the talented people performing. The Osmond brothers and the Lennon
sisters started us off with memories of growing up with them on the
Andy Williams and the Lawrence Welk shows. Then we were entertained by the Dutton and Presley families, Clay Cooper and the exceptional show and luncheon on the famous “Showboat”.
Walking though the village shops in winter weather, wearing gloves,
scarves and winter coats was certainly a thrill for some of us!!
Winter wonderland for sure!
We found the “Heartland of America”!
Five days in “Wonderland”!
Fabulous, fabulous shows!
And an outstanding group of LIFT members made this
a trip to remember for ever.
Things to think about during February
Agony Column
Dear Aunt Agony,
Q: Since I went to a Fortune Teller I have had a big white bird
following me.
A: Don’t worry it’s just a harmless stalker
Dear Aunt Agony,
Q: I have recently been dating a famous athlete and I have developed athletes foot — should I see a doctor?
A: Reply: No, see a psychiatrist.
Medical Terms explained
Artery — the study of Art
Tablet — a small table
Bacteria — the back door to a cafeteria
Post Operative — a letter carrier
Nitrates — cheaper than day rates
Medical Staff — a doctor’s cane
The only thing I hate more than a dirty house is cleaning it!
Labor pain - getting hurt at work
All cars have 3 mirrors for Lady-drivers
Fibular — a small lie
Love is blind—only love opens your eyes
Morbid — a higher offer
My husband says I am crazy—but, he is the one who married me
Caesarean Section—a neighborhood in Rome
The road to a man’s heart gets shorter when he has a nice car and
drives you home after dusk………
Dilate — to live a long life
How to get rid of roaches or other bugs — bait them
with old beer in a deep container, wait for them
to drink it, get drunk, fall in and drown……...
Get well wishes
to all of our members who have
been ill during the Holiday Season