JULY Santa s Senior Center Corporation Inc. Office Hours 11-3 M-F. programs that encourage older adults to use their skills, develop their

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1 Tuesday: Wednesday: 4th of July Center is closed 11th SSC Board of Directors Meeting 10:00AM 18th SSC Birthday Luncheon Meeting 11:00AM(Reservations Only) Reminder Luncheon is at the N.P. Lord of Life Lutheran Church 25th P&R Outing Potluck Tanana Lake 11:45am-1:30pm Last Names A-S bring a side dish to share Last Names T-Z bring a dessert to share Thursday: Friday: 9:30 & 11:30 Games & Potluck One-time Events: 28th 12pm Goldie s Annual Potluck BBQ (RSVP ) Supporting Our Community: Looking Ahead: Birthday Luncheon Reservation Announcement! Reservations for the birthday luncheon must be submitted to us no later than 11:00am Monday before the luncheon. We need this time to be able to prepare for the number of members that signed up. We apologize for having to change this again but Tuesday is just too late to get everything ready. Santa s Senior Center Corporation Inc. Monday: 9:30 & 11:30 Games & Potluck 101 E 5th Avenue North Pole, Alaska Office Hours 11-3 M-F Our Mission is to create inviting enjoyable programs that encourage older adults to use their skills, develop their potential, and continue involvement in the community. JULY 2018

2 SANTA S SENIORS WITH JULY BIRTHDAYS Marked with * 80 Years or Older (907) NEWS santaseniors@alaska.net JULY 2018 VOLUME VII THE END IS NEAR 101 E. 5th Avenue North Pole, Alaska Now, that headline is not the best to say to Seniors. The end of Construction at OUR Center is near. They are pouring concrete and laying asphalt. Hopefully they should be done by mid-july. But we will keep you up-to-date on the location of our next luncheon. It will be a monumental task to get moved back in, in a coordinated way. The Moose and the Lutheran Church have been gracious hosts, but it will be wonderful to move back home. Special thanks to our neighbors who responded to our donation letters and gave to the center: Chena Hot Springs, Emulsion Products, Alaska Aerofuel, MT. McKinley Bank, and Forbes Storage. Hopefully more will have replied by the time you read this. The search continues for our Café Chairs for our new Center. We have ordered 4 chairs to try. If these are the ones we will let you know the price for donations. Thanks in advance for your generosity. You re all invited to my home for my annual potluck BBQ on July 28th at 12pm. Please RSVP before noon July 25th Goldie Southwood Santa Senior President 2 Larry White 3 Marie Reed 7 Valliere Forrest* 7 Rose Marie Smith* 10 Barbara O'Connor 14 Walter Gelinas* 15 Amelia Tiffany Celoni* 16 Jean Erickson 16 Virginia Kaufman 16 Oscar Lelevier* 18 Cora Williams 19 Patrick Yates 20 Donna Reese 21 Wayne Million* 22 Denise Conley 24 Sherry Barrett 25 Irene Silvers* 25 Amelia Stanbrough 26 Arlene Cavanaugh* 28 Jed Grover* 28 Louis Orr 29 Marta Gillispie* JULY ANNIVERSARIES J.N. & Sharron Hunter 07/22/1972 Frank & Ida Rhines 07/23/1956 Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of the above!!! We hope that you will be able to join us for the Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 Birthday Luncheon at 11:00AM! Thank you to members and guests for remembering to call in a reservation for the birthday luncheon by 11am on the Monday before. It helps us with food purchasing and planning.

3 National Days INDEPENDENCE DAY 4th of July Each year on July 4, The United States celebrates Independence Day. This day is a federal holiday which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. At noon, a Salute to the Union is fired, each Independence Day, by any capable military base. This is a salute of one gun for each state in the United States. NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY 25th of July Every day, hundreds of our military personnel leave the service in search of civilian employment. On July 25, employers across the country are reminded to consider these servicemen and women as highly trained, qualified individuals to fill open positions in their ranks during National Hire a Veteran Day. While legislation is in place protecting separating servicemen and women as they enter the nonmilitary workforce, the best way a potential employer can honor a veteran is to hire one! Around the world, our military personnel serves to protect our freedom. While they are doing so, provide their returning brothers and sisters with the opportunities to pursue a career in the civilian world. Find qualified candidates for a range of fields from Information Technology, Engineering and Cyber Security, to Sales, Marketing, Management, Finance, Healthcare, Skilled Trades and so many more! NATIONAL TALK IN AN ELEVATOR DAY 27th of July National Talk In An Elevator Day is observed annually on the last Friday in July. This day encourages people to make conversation while riding in an elevator. Most of us use this time to check our smart devices for , messages, appointments and other notifications. Take a break and meet someone new while riding in an elevator. Santa s Senior Center Corporation, Inc Officers and Board of Directors President Goldie Southwood Vice-Pres. Pat Arthur Secretary Jennie Palazzo Treasurer Peggie Gurley Agnes Beavers J.N. Hunter Patrick Yates Parliamentarian William Sanderson SSC Board of Directors meeting is on Wednesday, July 11th, AM. The August Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 at 10AM. Members are encouraged to attend and give their input during the comment time. Check out to review the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes. *********************************************** JUNE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS -Board of Directors Approval of 2018 Budget - Bill Hunt from Santa s Helpers asked SSC to consider being involved this year as we have in the past. Santa s Senior Center Welcomes:

4 JUNE BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS What a great time we had at the June birthday luncheon. The atmosphere in the room was full of energy and fellowship, it was great to see so many of you enjoying each others company. Goldie entertained us talking about her recent trip with her Granddaughter Morgen. She took us step by step through her amazing adventure and had us laughing a few times when she would tell us about Morgen leaving her behind cause she is too slow.. Especially when Morgen said she was going to swim to another island. It also seems like they drank / tasted a lot of wine. The food at the Luncheon was outstanding. Everyone enjoyed the lasagna, garlic bread, green beans, and fresh salad. June Birthday members pictured below, Pictured Left to right Henry Gurley, Patti Mann, Benny Williams Luncheon Ticket = Frank Rhines 50/50 $45.00 = Pat Yates Door Prize, Cora Williams Congratulations to all our winners! Thank You to the kitchen volunteers for serving an amazing lunch. REMINDER: Please make a reservation for the Birthday Luncheon next month.

5 Our Senior Center Renovation is nearing its end and we are so excited. Along with our newly remodeled building we would like to have new furnishings for the Café area. We are taking up a fund to be able to purchase 4 tables and 24 chairs. If you would like to make a donation toward this cause please stop by the Moose or you can send it in the mail to 101 E. 5th Ave. North Pole, AK Bruce Reese SSC Members Receiving their Quilts of Valor Patrick Yates We have purchased the Tables! Working on chairs now Bruce s Quilt was made By SSC Member Ruthe Peterson ******************************** Its that time of year again, we are issuing SFMNP Vouchers (Senior Farmers Market Vouchers) Stop by the Moose and see Jana to find out if you qualify. *********************************************************** Parks & Recreation Outings Potluck Tanana Lake Wednesday, July 25th 11:45am 1:30pm Last names A-S bring side dish to share Last names T-Z bring dessert to share (Once scheduled Van Tran will call you and notify of pick up time and location) Please sign up if you plan to attend IMPORTANT: Van Tran Applications Please remember to complete your Van Tran Application if you participate in Borough Outings Please see Jana Howard to pick-up this application.

6 July 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Office Closed Happy 4th of July! :00am SSC Board of Directors Meeting SSC Birthday Lunch 11:00am Lord of Life Lutheran Church :45Exercise P&R Outing Potluck Tanana Lake 11:45am-1:30pm A-S Side Dish T-Z Dessert Goldie s Annual Potluck BBQ 12pm :45Exercise