FEBRUARY 3, 2018 PROGRAM

We will be learning about bees, their care and im-portance from Mary Simmons and Marcella Wag-goner. They are bee keepers, and do bee colony relocation and rescue. Bees are a vital element to our ecosystem; and their presentation will be educa-tional and useful. We are also welcoming back Dianne Chavarria. Dianne has been entertaining for many organiza-tions all over Southern California for over 20 years. As she states on her website: “Let Me Entertain You”; and she does. Dianne will serenade us with a variety of songs that we will recognize & love.

MARCH 3, 2018 PROGRAM

Our speaker will be City of Riverside Traffic Engi-neer, Gilbert Hernandez. He will enlighten us on the recent traffic studies on Brockton Avenue, as well as discussing projects that are benefiting from technol-ogy including the in-pavement lighting systems and hybrid pedestrian signals. We have tentatively booked a return engagement with the Lords Of The Ring, a barbershop quartet. This will be the second time around after wowing us last year. Their goal is one with which we agree: to entertain us with great music and chords that “RING”. Jim Montgomery, Program Chair

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CHAPTER MEETINGS/PROGRAMS

RIVERSIDE CHAPTER 237 AARP NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY/MARCH, 2018

Join us the first Saturday of every month (except in January) at the Goeske Center at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and 10:00 a.m. for the meeting and program

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The following people joined our chapter this winter. WELCOME! You must be a current member of the National AARP organization to belong to our local Chapter and to take trips and tours. Your National number and expiration dates are on the mailing label of your AARP newsletter. The newsletter will not be sent to you, if your dues are not current. For information on your National membership, call 1-888-687-2277.

Arlene Brown Tregg Brown Christine Gailey

Dear Members: One of my first duties upon becoming President was to reluctantly accept the resignation of our newest Tour Escort, Carolyn Chamberlain. Although Carolyn’s tenure as a Tour Escort has been brief, she has come up with some great tours. One of her first tours was to Medieval Times, an event I have wanted to experience for years. Finally I was able to see the pageantry of the knights and their magnificent horses thanks to Carolyn (with an able assist from Beth Richards after Carolyn broke her ankle.) I will not forget the spectacle. But Carolyn was just not a one-tour pony. She also planned for Christmas at Riley’s Farm with the assistance of Mollie Johnson. As I write this report, two more trips planned by Carolyn are coming up: One to the IMAX Theater at the California Science Center and one to see The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Haugh Performance Arts Centre at Citrus College. Mollie and Beth will be working on these two tours. I hope you will be joining us and have a great time. I must also knowledge how grateful we are that Beth and Mollie were willing to step up to fulfill the promise of Carolyn’s dreams. As you can see, we will miss Carolyn and her ability to come up with great ideas. So if you know of someone who might like to volunteer as a tour escort, please let us know. Barbara Purvis, President

MEMBERSHIP

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CHAPTER NEWS

FEBRUARY BAUER, JANE BERMAN, HOWARD BUENO , NOEMI CLARK, BETTY HORTON, FERN JONES, LYNN LEAR, DORIS MARQUEZ, MARINA MAXAM, INGEBORG MEDRAN, TERRI MOYER, SHIRLEY OTTO, THELMA RICHERSON, DORIS SKOTTY, PATRICIA WHITE, MARY WIEDERSPAN, EILEEN

MARCH BRITTON, SHIRLEY D CAIAZZA, BENEDETTA COOPER, RONALD CORRIDAN, MAXINE DIBLER, MADELAINE GALL, ETTA HARRIS, JAMES W. JANITELL, PAT JENNESS, ETHEL M KING, DAGMAR KRIVANEK, SANDRA MAREK, JANET MOODY, GREG NESSMAN, SHARON PERRY, JAN REA, ROZELLA

RICHARDSON, NANCEE TEAL, JAN VALENTINE, LINDA VOGELSANG, URSULA

TAX AIDE PROGRAM

Beginning in February, the AARP office Tax Aide program will be available by appointment

only for 2017 tax preparation assistance. Our receptionists will be making appointments

starting in January for February through early April. Bring the paperwork listed by the recep-

tionist, including copies of your 2016 tax returns. We have added Saturday mornings to our

normal Wednesday afternoons. Reserve your space early by calling us at (951) 373-5985, dur-

ing office hours.

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Mollie Johnson Beth Richards Nancy Lane Tour Escort Tour Escort "The Casino Gal" (951) 373-5985 (bus) (951) 373-5985 (951) 373-5985 or (951) 686-4399 (res.) TBA (to be announced) indicates that at press time the cost and/or final details of the trip were under negoti-

ations and had not yet been confirmed. NOTE: Buses are not equipped with wheelchair lifts.

TOUR INFORMATION

DAY TOURS FOR 2018

Dining aboard the American Duchess Riverboat

IMAX Theater California Science Center

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018 Cost: $56.00 p/p Times: LV Sears 9:30 am — ETR: 5:00 pm Escort: Mollie

Come join us for 2 great films on a 7 story screen. We will watch the film “Hurricane 3D” at 11: 00 am then break for lunch (on your own) at 1:00 pm those who would like to can tour the “Endeavor” . You must go at a specified time. We will end with the 2:00 pm showing of “Amazon Adventure”. Transport yourself to awesome new worlds and engage your senses in endless colors and soul-stirring sounds. This promises to be an exciting day, hope to see you there! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++I

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Haugh Performing Arts Centre – Citrus College

Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Cost: $75.00 Time: LV Sears: 12:30 pm -- ETR: 6:00 pm Escort: Beth Intrigue and laughs! The male heirs of the Basker-villes are being murdered one by one and Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the curse before it dooms the newest heir. Forty quirky characters, disguises, silly accents and murderous deceit. Watch the investigation as they follow leads, unravel clues, hit dead-ends and zigzag until the shockingly funny conclusion. The deadline for payment has been rescheduled to Feb. 6, 2018. Don’t miss this performance!

THE MIDTOWN MEN Citrus College

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Price: $98.00 Times: LV Sears 5:00 pm—ETR 10:00 pm Escort: Mollie These talented entertainers shared the Broadway stage for over a thousand performances in the mega hit “Jersey Boys”. Now on their 8th National tour “The Midtown Men” are bringing their magic to audi-ences everywhere, singing their favorite “sixties hits” from the Beatles, the Rascals, The Turtles, Motown, The Four Seasons and more. Tony award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award Nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience. Don’t miss this electrifying production – you’ll be dancing in the aisles! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++I

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DAY TOURS FOR 2018

IPALM SPRINGS GET-AWAY

Date: April, 2018 Cost: $109.00 All inclusive Times: LV Sears: 9:00 am — ETR: 5:00 pm Escort: Mollie Our tour begins with a visit to the “Oasis” Waterlands Preserve and the San Andreas Fault. A drive by the Windmill Farms & learn how they work. Next, a nar-rated history tour through the famous neighborhoods of the celebrities homes. Marvel at the architecture of California Spanish Mission & Mid-Century Modern designed homes. You are invited for lunch behind the doors of an his-toric Palm Springs estate previously owned by Robert Stack, alias Elliott Ness. Enjoy a catered hot lunch at Casa de Monte Vista & feel like the Palm Springs elite. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SINGING IN THE RAIN Candlelight Pavilion

Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Cost: $110.00 p/p Times: Lv Sears 10:00 am -- ETR: 5:00 pm Escort: Mollie “Singing in the Rain” includes some of the best loved comedy routines, dance numbers and love songs, ev-er written, including “Good Mornin”, “Make em Laugh”, and of course “Singing in the Rain”. As always before the performance you will enjoy a Candlelight brunch with your choice of entrée, bever-age, dessert & a glass of champagne in an elegant setting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++I

“NEWSIES” DISNEY’S NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL

La Mirada Theater

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2018 Cost: $99.00 p/p Time: LV Sears: 12:30 pm ETR: 5:30 pm Escort: Mollie They delivered the papers, until they made the head-lines! “Newsies” the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney will ignite the stage. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for best score and best chore-ography. ‘Newsies” has audiences and critics alike, calling it “A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT!” (The New York Times) Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you and your family will never forget! “Newsies flips, spins and tap dances into our hearts.” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ROARING 20’S MURDER MYSTERY Almansor Court, Alhambra

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Cost: $105/pp (All Inclusive) Times: LV Sears 9:30 am — ETR: 5:30 pm Escort: Mollie

Songs, comedy, costumes, dialogue & dances; a fun & lively wonderful group of performers! Broadway se-lections from “Showboat”, Ziegfeld Follies”, “Modern Millie”, “Rosemarie”, “Student Prince”, “No No Nan-ette”, “Desert Song” and more! Before lunch you may browse the Vendors Fair for some great bargains & a raffle. Luncheon Menu in-cludes: honey baked chicken, or veggie pasta, rolls, mashed potatoes, garden salad, vegetable medley, ice cream sundae, coffee/tea & 2 glasses of wine! All this entertainment takes place at Almansor Court in Alhambra with a beautiful views of the lake & golf course. Put this date on your calendar for 2018, you won’t be sorry.

And the paddle wheel

goes round and round

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EXTENDED TOURS FOR 2018

FUTURE TOURS FOR 2018

Saturday, October 27, with Mollie: The Games A Foot at the Glendale Theater

GOLDEN STATE GLORY YOSEMITE & SEQUOIA

May 21-25, 2018 COST: $1345 pp dbl—$1672 sgl

ESCORT: BETH

What a chance to see the wonders of nature! Explore our state’s natural beauties.We spend two nights overlooking Bass Lake in a wonderful resort. We will ride the tram in Yosemite seeing El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridal Veil Falls among other sites and have lunch at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly the famous Ahwahnee). Ride the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad to see more. Included is a two night stay at Wonder Valley Ranch. What a F-U-N place this is with wonderful food and entertainment. Tour Sequoia National Forest AND Kings Canyon Na-tional Park for all those redwoods. You will love com-muning with nature. Probably by the time you read this, I will have prices you will love and flyers.

Come go with me. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

DAKOTA BUFFALO ROUNDUP

Date: September 26-October 1, 2018 Cost: $1,999 pp dbl, $2,259 sgl Time: TBD Escort: Beth

YEE-HA!! Let’s go see the 1,200 Buffalo and the cow-boys and cowgirls rounding them up!! We will visit museums, the Badlands, the still unfinished Crazy Horse memorial as well as Mt Rushmore. Ride an his-toric steam train-seen in many movies. Spend time in famous Deadwood, Boot Hill and the famous larger

than life Tatanka centerpiece bronze sculpture of 14 bison chased by 3 Native American riders. We’ll hear of the lives of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Poker Alice and see their final resting place. Another great is our stay in only 1 hotel! Final pay on this is not until July, 2018. Saddle up and let’s gitti-up and go!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CUBA CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Date: November 8 – 19, 2018 Cost: $3,219 pp dbl Inside & Single is per Category Time: TBA Escort: Beth

This Holland America cruise includes so much more than other cruises; Home Pick Up, 1 pre-night in a ho-tel-Ft. Lauderdale; TIPS to Cruise Staff and the Tour Manager; full travel insurance; Port tax; and Cuba Visa Permit; 30 meals and 10 night cruise. Our first stop is in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Then on to Georgetown, Caymans; Cienfuegos, Cuba “The Pearl of the South” and this coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Havana, Cuba-their Capital; and Cozumel, Mexico before returning to Ft. Lauder-dale & home. On this cruise, we will experience turquoise beaches, duty free shopping, 16th century colonial architecture, a fort and maritime museum, a National Park where you may explore underwater caverns, dolphins, man-atees and sea turtles. There are always optional tours for purchase offered by the cruise line. We have heard of Cuba for many years not being open to tourist and now this is your chance to see it! A deposit of $850 per person due at booking and the Final Payment is due August 1. Pay by check/credit card. You will love it.

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IMPORTANT DATES

CHAPTER INFORMATION Address: 8172 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, CA 92504 Telephone: (951) 373-5985 E-mail address: aarpriv237@sbcglobal.net Office hours: Monday – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Board of Directors Meetings for 2018:

March 12, May 14, July 9, September 10, November 12, 2018 and January 14, 2019

Meetings begin at 12:30 pm Monthly Meetings: When: 1st Saturday of the Month except January. Where: Goeske Senior Center Address: 5257 Sierra Street (Corner of Streeter & Sierra) Time: 9:30 a.m. “Silver Moments” is published bimonthly by Riverside Chapter 237, AARP Editor: Alice Ehlers

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Blindness Support Service (951} 341-9244 City of Riverside Information (951) 826-5311 CTAP (CA Telephone Access Prog.) 1-800-806-1191 Eddie D. Smith Center (951) 275-9975 Janet Goeske Center (951) 351-8801 Meals on Wheels (951) 683-7151 Office on Aging (951) 867-3800 Senior Driving Course Information 1-877-846-3299 Senior Transportation Services (951) 687-8080 Volunteer Center of Riverside County (Info. Line) 211 Y.A.N.A. Program (951) 826-8721

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