2019 – Page 5 – South Salem Seniors

25 03 '19

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!

I think it is safe to say most of us enjoyed the snow flakes as they fell. It was exciting to try and second guess what they were going to do next. For myself it is so soothing to feel the sun on my face and to go without a jacket. My furry critters have…

20 03 '19

Member Profile: Renata Pilotto

Every month we’re profiling one of our members. This month, we’re featuring Renata Pilotto! Renata Pilotto has been a member about 6 months. She volunteers in the Nifty Thrifty Rummage Room, the Gift Shoppe, at the front desk, and during our Friday Bingo games. She retired from a job with the state. She enjoys working…

17 03 '19

St. Patrick’s Day Facts, Fun and Folklore

Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Here are some fun facts about the holiday from our newsletter editor Donna Avina! Did you know…? Blue was the original color associated with St. Patrick, not green. St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional day to plant peas. Cabbage seeds should also be planted today, while you wear your nightclothes;…

09 03 '19

Daylight Savings Time starts tonight at 2:00 AM!

Don’t forget to move your clocks forward tonight before you go to bed (or at 2:00 AM, if you’re awake then!). Curious about the history of Daylight Savings Time? Check out these trivia from our newsletter, researched by Donna Avina. Benjamin Franklin, as a joke, was first to suggest Daylight Saving Time in 1784. In…

05 03 '19

March Club and Activity News

Garden Club by Barbara Castle March brings the first day of Spring, YAHOO! Aren’t we all ready for it after this snowy surprise from Mother Nature in early February? Mid-February, as I write this, I am watching heavy rain and hearing strong winds. The snow has mostly melted from our hills. Our March Garden Club…

01 03 '19

Presidentially Speaking: March 2019

Last month I mentioned that I was going to keep you updated on various financial issues throughout the center. Of course some of those details are in a paper bag at the Center or on my home desk. I know they are in a brown bag titled Stuff. And as luck has it I am…

28 02 '19

Our new website is live!

Our new website is live, but we’re not done yet. The bare bones are in but there’s still a lot more content coming. We’re going to be adding more information to the existing pages over the coming months, as well as adding more features to the site. Is there something you’d like to see us…

27 02 '19

March newsletter available now!

Highlights from This Month’s Newsletter… Meetings This Month Board Meeting Monday, March 11, 10 a.m. Meeting is open to any interested member. Agenda is posted on the hallway bulletin board. Membership Meeting The next membership meeting is March 13, 1 p.m. Birthday Reception to follow the meeting. SSSC Volunteers Wanted Travel Coordinator: Plan trips, register…

24 02 '19

Missing: One Coffee Mug!

Meet our long-time member Dan Schei. He’s a member of our Finance Committee. He also volunteers as a handyman and he picks up and delivers donations made to the Nifty Thrifty Rummage Room and other areas of South Salem Senior Center. Here he is pictures with his favorite coffee mug… which has gone missing! Dan…

20 02 '19

Ways to Keep Your Brain Young

Everyone’s brain changes with age. Mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, as we all know, and is one of the most feared consequences of aging. However, cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are some ways you can help maintain brain function. Brainy activities stimulate brain connections. Activities like reading, taking a…

Year: 2019