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SILVR Threads

July 2017 • 25¢ • “Every Life Has a Story… Including Ours” • Volume 19 Issue #7

Welcome to Brigham

Senior Center Welcome to Silver Threads ......

Word Search .............................. Page 2

Upcoming Events ...................... Page 2

Museum Mustering’s ................ Page 3

Monthly Ac!vi!es ..................... Page 4

Monthly Menu .......................... Page 5

Never Quit Learning .................. Page 6

Happy Birthdays........................ Page 7

“Picture Yourself” ..................... Page 8

Safety & Nutri!on ................... Page 9

Want Ads & Cook’s Corner ..... Page 10

Gone But Not Forgo"en ......... Page 10

Special Senior Info .................. Page 11

We Need You to Know ........... Page 12

Daily Schedule ......................... Page 12

Marge’s Meanderings ............. Page 13

Recogni!ons ............................ Page 14

Upcoming Events

& Travel ........................ Page 15

Wish List & Bus News ............. Page 16

About the Center Located at 24 North 300 West, Brigham City

Senior Center is the focal point in southeast Box

Elder County where informa!on about and

access to aging services can be obtained. The

Center is a division of Brigham City Corpora!on,

Bear River Associa!on of Governments and the

Utah Division of Aging Services.

Treasures Under Glass, Gi! Shop Cra"ers help create many beau!ful items for

sale at the "Gi" Shop". The proceeds from the

gi" shop help support Meals on Wheels. There

are many quality items for sale throughout the

year including some amazing baby blankets.

SILVER Threads

• h$p://brighamcity.utah.gov/senior-center.htm

Memories

Treasure

Interactive

Mining

Gemstones

Geodes

Ponies

Pioneer

Tradesmen

Native Amer-icans

Donuts

Social Hall

Ice Cream Parlor

Horses

Settlers

Cabin

Farm

Dugout

Saddlery

Bowery

Farmhouse

Tithing

Quilt

Museum

Deseret

Gristmill

Village

Carriage

Stable

Sugar Mill

ZCMI

Handcrafts

Drugstore

Hotel

Irrigation

Prospector

Train

Is This the Place?

July ~ Word Search

A member of U.S. Senator Mike

Lee’s Staff will available at the

Brigham City Senior Center on

Wednesday, July 28, 2017 from

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This is

your opportunity to share your

concerns and comments. You

may also be able to get help

dealing with other Federal agen-

cies. There will not be a presen-

ta!on, only the opportunity to

meet one on one and really be

heard.

Concerts in the Park! Brigham City Community Hospi-

tal is sponsoring three concerts

in the park this year. They are

asking that everyone bring a can

of food to donate to the Commu-

nity Pantry to each concert.

· July 10 Hollering Pines

Original music including !ghtly

woven vocals, mandolin, electric

and steel guitar.

· July 24 Midlife Crisis

Family friendly playing fun oldies

and originals.

· July 31 Code Blue Revival

Revives music of the 1960’s and

70’s.

Concerts begin at 7:00 and are

scheduled for the Bill of Rights

Plaza. Senior Center will be sell-

ing concessions.


July 2017 Ac"vi"es

Ac!vity Calendar Subject to Change

Trips & Party Dates! Burgers & Games — Monday July 3rd 11:30

4th of July — Tuesday July 4th Center Closed

Fishing Trip, Jensen Nature Park — Thursday July 6th 8:00

Mayor Meet & Greet — Tuesday July 11th & July 25th 12:00

LiveLife Mobile Presenta!on — Wednesday July 12th 12:00

This is the Place Trip — Thursday July 13th 9:00

AARP Safe Driving Class - Friday July 14th 8:30

Ogden Nature Center Trip—Tuesday July 18th 9:00

24th of July — Monday July 24th Center Closed

Wii Bowling — Tuesday July 25th 1:00

Cra% Class — Wednesday July 26th A"er Lunch

Representa!ve from Mike Lee’s office—Friday July 28 11:30

Wendover — Monday July 31th 7:30

Appointments & Classes

Caregiver’s Comfort Club —Wednesday July 19th 6:00

VA Representa!ve

By appointment — Tuesday July 11th & 25th

Alzheimer’s Support Group &

Memory Club —Wednesday July 12th and 26th 10:30

Commodi!es — Wednesday, July 19th 12:30

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3

-Encompass Blood

Pressure Clinic 10:30

- Burgers & Games

11:30

- Bingo a"er Lunch

4

CENTER CLOSED

4TH OF JULY

BREAKFAST

REES PIONEER PARK

7:30-10:30

5

- Senior Swingers 11:30

- Birthday Party 12:00

- Integrity Foot Clinic

12:30

6

- Fishing Trip

Jensen Nature Park

8:00

7

10

- Karaoke w/Kelly 11:30

Bingo a"er Lunch

- Concert in the Park

6:00

11

- VA Representa!ve by

Appointment

-Meet & Greet w/

Mayor 12:00

- Integrity Foot Clinic

12:30

12

Alzheimer’s Support 10:30

-12:00

-Lunch sponsored by

Myers 12:00

LiveLife Mobile Personal

Alarm Presenta!on 12:00

13

- This is the Place Trip

9:00

14

AARP Smart Driving

Class 8:30

17

-Lunch sponsored by

Gillies 12:00

- Bingo A"er Lunch

18

- Ogden Nature

Center Trip

9:00

19

- Rocky Mtn Blood

Pressure Clinic 10:30

- Commodi!es

12:30-3:00

-Caregiver’s Comfort Club

6:00

20

- Quilt Tour 12:45

21

- Foot Zoning 11:00

- Odell Summers

11:30

24

CENTER CLOSED


6:00

25

-Meet & Greet w/

Mayor 12:00

- VA Representa!ve by

Appointment

- Wii Bowling 1:00

26

- Alzheimer’s Support

10:30-12:00

- Cra% Class (A%er Lunch)

27

28

- Representa!ve from

Mike Lee’s Office

11:30

31

Wendover 7:30

-Happy Feet 10:00

Bingo a"er Lunch


6:00


What’s Cookin? July 2017

~Milk Offered Daily ~Menu subject to change without no!ce~

Special Lunches & Dinners!

4th of July — CENTER CLOSED

Birthday Lunch — Wednesday July 5th, 2017

Myers Day — Wednesday July 12th, 2017

Gillies Day— Monday July 17th, 2017

Pioneer Day — Monday July 24th, 2017 CENTER CLOSED

Alice in Wonderland Party— Wednesday July 26th, 2017

Prices: The full cost of the meal is $7.40 for those

under age 60. Please pay at the front desk to receive your meal & lunch ticket. For those 60+, their spouse, or disabled child; or a volunteer,

the suggested donation is $3.00

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3

Hamburger Bar w/

Fixings

Baked Beans

Key Biscayne Veggies

Potato Salad

Red, White & Blue Berry

Dessert

4

5

Birthday Party

Sweet & Sour

Meatballs

Steamed Rice

Snap Peas

Fruited Cabbage Salad

Bread S!ck

Cake and Ice Cream

6

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Malibu Blend Veggies

Tossed Salad

Garlic Bread

Fresh Melon

7

Loaded Omelet

w/Ham

Veggie Hash

Grape Salad

Cinnamon Roll

10

Chicken Philly Sandwich

w/Peppers & Onions

New Brunswick Veggies

Fruit Cup

Ke$le Chips

Ice Cream Treat

11

Pork Enchiladas

Spanish Rice

Mexicali Corn

Fruited Tossed Salad

Blueberry Muffin

Churro

12

Myers Day

Beef Tips

w/Mushrooms

Bu$ered Noodles

Glazed Carrots

Wheat Roll

Peach Cheesecake

13

Chili Cheese Dogs

French Fries

Steamed Veggies

Fresh Melon

Chef Choice Cookie

14

Fried Chicken &

Waffles

Asparagus w/Lemon

Honey Lime Fruit

Salad

Chocolate

Muffin

17

Gillies Day

Roast Pork w/Gravy

Stuffing

Steamed Broccoli

Fruit Cup

White Roll

Peaches w/Ice Cream

18

Pizza Pasta

Peas & Pearls

Caesar Salad

Garlic Toast

Berry Crisp

19

Tuna Salad on

Croissant

Chef Choice Soup

Fruit Cocktail

Lemon Poppy Seed

Muffin

No Bake Cookie

20

Chicken Chow Mein

Steamed Rice

Vegetable Egg Roll

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Blueberry Muffin

Fortune Cookie

21

Chicken Fried Steak

Skillet

Potatoes & Peppers

Tapioca Pudding w/

Fruit

Cinnamon Muffin

24

Closed for Pioneer Day

25

BBQ Chicken

Baked Beans

Potatoes & Carrots

Pineapple Coleslaw

Corn Muffin

Hot Fudge Sundae

26 Alice in Wonderland Party

Turkey Sandwich

Chef Choice Soup

Cucumber Salad

Blueberry Scone

27

Sloppy Joes

Waffle Fries

Bean Medley Veggies

Potato Salad

Sopapilla Dessert

28

Homemade Lasagna

Crisp Broccoli

Fruited Tossed Salad

Bread S!ck

Snickerdoodle

31

Corned Beef

Parslied Potatoes

Steamed Cabbage

Pea Salad

Wheat Roll

Raspberry Cake


You should “Never Quit Learning”……..(Things you may want to know!)

Have you ever

forgo$en to sign up for

tomorrow’s lunch and

wished there was a way

that you could sign up

from home? Thanks to

technology, you can sign

in on your home comput-

er, tablet or phone and

register for future lunches.

You must be registered

with the Senior Center

and have a

MySeniorCenter Key Tag to ac!vate your account. Go to

h$p://myac!vecenter.com to begin the process. If you share an

e-mail address with your significant other, you can add them to

your account from the My Account page. If you have any prob-

lems, please contact Bonnie for assistance. 435-226-1457

Did you know that the summer

months are considered the most

dangerous days on our roadways?

More than 90% of all crashes are

due to driver error. Five deadly

habits have been iden!fied as contribu!ng to the majority of

crashes in our State. These behaviors include drowsy driving,

distracted driving, aggressive driving, impaired driving and

not buckling up.

We are partnering with the Bear River Health Department

to encourage safer driving this summer including buckling

your seatbelt. Did you know that this prac!ce is a person’s

best defense against crash related injuries and fatali!es?

Seat belts save lives, so please remember to always wear

yours!

Double Your Food Stamp Dollars!

If you receive food stamp benefits from the State you will

be able to double your food dollars up to $10 each day at

the Farmer’s Market. Just take your EBT Horizon Card to a

par!cipa!ng booth before you shop. They will redeem up

to $10 and give you tokens that can be used to purchase

fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs and more. The Farmer’s

Market will be every Saturday at 6 N. Main by the Historic

Court House. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Brigham City to Begin Curbside Recycling

Under the direc!on of Mayor Tyler M. Vincent, and in re-

sponse to community requests, a Curbside Recycling Task Force

was created to explore the possibility of curbside recycling in

Brigham City. Following extensive study and delibera!ons it was

approved to to move forward with the program.

The Brigham City Council approved the program with an “opt

out” op!on for residents. Residents who don’t want to par!ci-

pate in the program will need to go to the City Offices located at

20 N. Main Street and sign an opt out form to NOT par!cipate in

curbside recycling.

Brigham City is providing residents 90 days to accomplish the

opt out. The last day to complete the form is Friday, September

15, 2017.

The community needs to be aware that with the ease of

curbside recycling, the bins located at the recycling site at 820

N. Watery Lane will be removed.

We are proud to announce that we have once again received a

grant from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet

care program. Funding will be used to provide veterinary ser-

vices, food, and supplies for qualifying area clients with pets –

all of which can be !inancially and physically burdensome.

“While the bene!its of companionship are clear, taking care of

a pet can be !inancially and physically challenging for seniors,”

said Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Holland-

er. “Meals on Wheels Loves Pets helps local Meals on Wheels

providers alleviate this hardship and at the same time reduce

the negative effects of isolation.”

Applications for the program are available at the Front Desk.

Because of the interest in the program we have less money to

share this year. This is available to quali!ied applicants only and

cannot be used for spaying or neutering.

AARP Smart Driver Class

Cars have changed. So have traf!ic rules,

driving conditions and the roads you

travel every day. Some drivers age 50-plus have never looked

back since they got their !irst driver's license, but even the

most experienced drivers can bene!it from brushing up on

their driving skills. The AARP Smart Driver Course is the na-

tion’s largest classroom and online driver safety course and is

designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. The next class

is set for July 14 from 8:30-12:30. Most insurances offer a dis-

count for completing the course. Call 435-226-1457 to register.


“Picture” all of the fun you will enjoy with us! Sign up Now!

Join us for one

of our

monthly trips or

just come to the

center to enjoy

all of our

monthly

ac"vi"es.

You won’t regret

it.

See any staff

member to

sign-up or call

Gary Baron

435-226-1453.

We hope to see

you soon!

We love our Seniors, Staff & Friends

Fun

Laughter

Smiles

Memories

Friendship

Love


Why Seniors Need to Drink More During the Summer

Water is an essen!al nutrient that o"en does not receive the a$en!on it needs in older adults. The hu-

man body is made up of 50-75% water. A person weighing 150 pounds will consist of 85-105 pounds of

water. Total body water decreases with age. With the water content in the body lower, we become dehy-

drated more easily since we have less water to lose. Dehydra!on can lead to hypotension, cons!pa!on,

nausea, vomi!ng, mucosal dryness, decreased urinary output, elevated body temperature and mental

confusion. Water also had a role as a temperature regulator in the body.

In older adults, consuming adequate fluids, whether from water or other beverages, becomes a greater challenge than it is in

younger adults. Thirst sensi!vity decreases with age and when coupled with medical factors and or medica!ons, decreased desire

to drink due to not wan!ng to move to the bathroom o"en can easily lead to fluid imbalances in the body.

So what is the solu!ons? Being aware of the bodies decline in its ability to sense its need for fluids, we must be aware and vigi-

lant in our need for increased fluid and act accordingly. We need to remember that we may not feel the same thirst sensa!ons

that we did when we were younger.

Common sense dehydra!on preven!on measures:

1. Push yourself to drink 12 ounces or more with your meal.

2. Drink a minimum of 4 ounces of water with medica!ons.

3. Plan on having fluids nearby between meals.

What can be counted as fluids? Water, milk, soups, Jello, liquid meal supplements, juice, punch or lemonade, ice cream or

sherbets, ice chips, fruit smoothies, root beer, frozen yogurt, Gatorade, melon and decaffeinated beverages.

What beverages do not count as fluids? Most beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol won’t count due to their effect on

the kidneys of withdrawing fluids from the body. These may include Regular or gourmet coffees or teas, some soda pops, and

energy drinks. A small amount of caffeinated beverage occasionally has not been shown to have major nega!ve effects on hydra-

!on.

Keep your summer enjoyable –Drink Up!

There’s a new scam out there preying on veterans who are making decisions about their medical care. The Veterans Choice Program

(VCP) is an ini!a!ve of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The program allows certain eligible vets to use approved health

care providers who are outside of the VA system. Veterans or families can call the VCP’s toll-free number to verify their eligibility for

the program. Here’s the scam: Phony telephone lines have been set up that very closely resemble the VCP’s real telephone number.

Con ar!sts o"en use names, seals and logos that look or sound like those of respected legi!mate organiza!ons. This !me they’re us-

ing a phone number that’s almost iden!cal to the real thing, coun!ng on crea!ng confusion. You call and think you’ve reached the

VCP. The fake line’s message says you are en!tled to a rebate if you provide a credit card number. But if you give your account infor-

ma!on, they'll debit your account and you’ll get nothing in return. There is no rebate and you’ll need to cancel your credit card. If

you’re a veteran –or if you’re helping one with health care –remember these !ps to avoid a scammer’s tricks.

· Be sure you’re calling the real number for The Veteran’s Choice Program: 866-606-8198. If you aren’t certain that you've reached

the VCP, hang up. Check for the VCP’s real number and try again.

· The VA –or any government agency– will not ask for your financial account informa!on.


Want Ads, Health, Cook’s Corner & DeathsWant Adver"sements

Let’s Do Lunch! One Hour; One Day

per Week; One life changed –

YOURS!

Looking for Meals on Wheels Drivers

Monday—Friday from 11:00-12:00.

Especially in need of subs!tute

drivers. This requires less

commitment . Please call Tammy

435-226-1454

In Need Of Commodity Delivery

Drivers. Deliver a box of groceries

to each person on delivery route

once a month on the third

Wednesday. Delivery can begin

any!me a"er 12:30.p.m. Routes will

be 10 people or less. Talk to Tammy

435-226-1454

In Need Of:

We are looking for a volunteer who

would like to come and do some of

the center’s laundry. If this is

something you are interested in,

please call Tammy 226-1454

Wanted: Writers

Writers to submit ar!cles and poetry

for Silver Threads. See Tammy for

more informa!on.

Wanted: Low Income Pa!ents:

Community Health Centers, Inc.

980 S Medical Drive Suite 1:

Services available on a sliding fee

schedule for those clients with

incomes below 200% of poverty.

Medical and dental care offered.

Payment of co-pays are expected at

!me of service. 435-723-8276 for

more informa!on.

Wanted: Your Extra Garden Produce

You can donate your excess produce

to the Garden Basket Table at the

Farmer’s Market where it will be

sold and proceeds donated to the

Senior Center. Visit the Informa!on

Booth at the Farmer’s Market for

more informa!on. If you would like

to volunteer at the Farmer’s Market,

please call 435-538-7949

Maurice Calvin Whitaker (Reese), 84

passed away 5/21/17

Nelda Norman, 87, passed away

5/13/17

LeNora Helen DeBusk McIntosh, 85,

passed away 5/21/17

Jarvis Facer, 79, passed away 5/19/17

Evelyn J. Petersen, 91, passed away

5/19/17

Titan K. Chavez, nearly 2, passed away

5/21/17

Susan F. Woodmancy, 72, passed away

5/15/17

Winston LeRoy Freeze, 73, passed away

5/23/17

Anna Stringham passed away 5/19/17

Richard S. Nimori, 70, passed away

5/24/17

Dorothy Sparks Conger, 69, passed away

5/24/17

Colleen Bradford, 82, passed away

5/29/17

Walter Larry Mason 56, passed away

6/5/17

Kent W. Larsen, 58, passed away 6/1/17

Patricia Boham, 59, passed away 6/2/17

Kirk J. Thorne, 45, passed away 2/23/17

Mary Jo Hardin, 47, passed away

6/10/17

Carl LeeRoy Seber, 83, passed away

6/11/17

Kathryn Furlong, 61, passed away

6/11/17

Lynn R. Jensen, 73, passed away 6/6/17

Ferdinand Molenaar, 72, passed away

6/7/17

Dot Bolieau, 87, passed away 6/7/17

VerNon Bingham, 93, passed away

6/4/17

Darro Prestridge, 89, passed away

6/12/2017

~Gone But Not Forgo%en~

Death Announcements

Cook’s Corner Happy July! I get so busy during the summer !me. I am always looking for

something quick to fix for dinner that won’t take long to prepare. Hopefully

this will be something you enjoy! You can purchase a cookbook with all of

your favorites at the Senior Center. Remember, if there is a special recipe

that you would like to see, email me at [email protected]

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

2 Tbsp. Oil 1 Cup Crushed Pineapple

3 Chicken Breasts 1 Cup Classic Catalina Dressing

1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and brown in 2 Tbsp. of oil.

2. Once the Chicken is cooked all the way through, pour the crushed pine-

apple and Catalina dressing over.

3. S!r and reduce for 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Serve over rice with some steamed veggies on the side.

Dinner is served!


What’s Happening Daily

at the Center?

DAILY:

Lunch M-F 12-1:00 p.m.

Computer Lab 7:30-3:00 p.m.

Library M-F 8-3:00 p.m.

Pool Room M-F 8-3:00 p.m.

Silver Sneakers M-F as follows:

� M 9:00 a.m. Cardio

� T 9:00 a.m. Strength/Balance

� W 9:00 a.m. Cardio

� TH 8:30 a.m. Dance Variety

� TH 9:30 a.m. Senior Stretch

� F 9:00 a.m. Strength/Balance

Pickleball M-F as follows:

� M,T,W,F 7:30-8:45 a.m. & 10:00

-11:00 a.m.

� T & TH 1:00-3:00 p.m. (by

arrangement)

WEEKLY (by Day of the Week)

Bunka M 9:00 a.m.

BINGO M a"er lunch

Line Dancing M/W 1:30 p.m.

Yoga F 1:30 p.m.

Beginning Spanish T 10:00 a.m.

Sit & Be Fit W/F 10:00 a.m.

Pinochle TH 12:30 p.m.

Oil Pain!ng TH 9:30 a.m.

Ceramics F 10:00-12:00 p.m.

Chimes F 1:00 p.m. @ Gillespie Hall

Watercolor T 10:00 a.m.

~Things we need you to know~

Curbs have been painted.

Please be aware that our curbs

around the building have been

updated with new paint.

Many places that you used to be

able to park, are now painted red

for “No Parking”.

We appreciate all of your help and

a$en!on to keep our parking lots

and patrons safe at all !mes!

Reminder about “Saving Seats”

We want our Community Center

to be a place where everyone that

enters feels welcome and wanted.

To assure this, DO NOT save seats. (Carpool together if you want to sit together.)

If we see names wri$en on

placemats, staff will clear them.

Try si*ng with someone new each

day and make more friends!

“Free Table

Friday.”

Our Free Table

will only be set-

up on Fridays.

Bring your items

on Friday ONLY. (If items arrive

earlier, they will be

disposed of.)

Keep your eyes open!!!!!!

We are crea!ng new parking.

Due to limited space in the

building and safety concerns, we will be designing

new Jazzy Chair, Wheelchair and Bicycle Parking Stalls

in the Main Hall.

We will announce when the new “parking stalls” are

complete. Please make sure to use them if needed.

Recycling

The Senior Center has the following recycling

programs: Paper, aluminum, and old cars.

Lunch Reserva!ons.

We are so happy that all of you

enjoy having lunch with us. In

order to assure that there is

enough food prepared, we ask

that you sign up for lunch at least

24 hours in advance. We would

hate to have to turn someone

away when just a phone call to the

center 24 hours earlier, would

help us avoid this!

Property Tax—Abatement, Deferral & Exemp!on Programs for Individuals:

Do you have ques!ons about your property tax and whether or not there are any

programs to help? Pick up an applica!on at the front desk.

Yearly Newsle$er subscrip!ons are $8.50.

Get yours now! See Tammy or Bonnie

ADA Rules for Service Animals

By law, Service dogs are allowed to

enter a public building as long as

the following two ques!ons can be

answered:

* Is your dog

a registered

Service

Animal?

* What

“task” does

your Service

Animal

provide?

Also, remember that if your service animal is behaving in

a manner not in accordance for a service animal, you

may be asked to remove the animal from the building.

Take all of your

un-used or

out of date

prescrip!ons to the

Brigham City

Police Department.

20 North Main, Ste. B Brigham City,

UT 84302

They will dispose of

them properly.


PATRIOTISM AND THE HEART Were there expressions that you heard when you were a child that you couldn't understand or you couldn't believe they could be true? It was that way with me. My mom used a lot of expressions that used the word "heart" in them. Sometimes on a beautiful day or when many good things were happening to our family, she would say, "My heart is so full." My childhood mind did not believe a heart could increase in size. We use to slaughter chickens on the farm and when we took the heart out, they all seemed about the same size. Sometimes when mom had been visiting a very ill friend in the hospital or something sad happened to a family, she would say, "My heart just feels sick for them." That always baffled me. I really did not believe a heart could be "sick". I understood that my mom felt sorry for them because she was compas-sionate to everyone she knew. That was just her personality. But as far as her heart being sick, like when we had the flu, that I did not believe. My childhood mind did not comprehend. “Hard hearts” and “soft hearts” were also something I thought people made up. When I got older and knew how my heart felt when thinking mean thoughts about people or places, I knew what I read was true. Thinking hard thoughts made my heart seem dark and heavy. When I switched my thinking to the kind of things my mom taught me to think about, my heart and my entire being seemed to become soft and light. So what does all this have to do with Patriotism and where was my Father when my mother was teaching all the "heart" lessons? My father was running his businesses and a farm and a ranch. He was teaching us Patriotism by the way he lived and participated in Politics. He spent a lot of time with people in our County Seat. He also dressed my sister and I up, when we were young and he would take us up to the County Courthouse to meet the Officials that ran our county. The State Capitol, where my dad served as a Representative in the House of Representatives was in Boise, Idaho which was far away from our little town. Dad could do a lot in the County courthouse until the time came to take the train to Boise, when the Senate and House convened. My Mother and Father both loved to tell the story of Janu-ary 1949, when dad had to go to Boise. My little sister was born just before Dad left and the snows were so bad that year (remember the Winter of 1949) that the train could not get through the drifts to bring dad back when Congress was over. He was snowed in for an extra week or so in Boise while mom had a new baby and 6 other children running around the house in Downey, Idaho. I know now about "feelings of the heart". Last night as we Pledged Allegiance to the flag in one of my husband's Sons of the Utah Pioneer meetings a feeling came over me and I knew how blessed I was to live in the United States of America. I also feel the same pride to live in Brigham City. This Sesquicenten-nial Year has made my Heart swell with pride and I feel that my "Heart is so full." Mom was right. A heart can change sizes. The Mayor’s Ball that we attended was a highlight and the "Kick off" to this year. The Sesquicentennial Committee has done a great job of planning and coordinating many activities and to the people in charge of the activities may I sum them up in one word, SUCCESS! I was out of town during the Lecture Series, but my Husband enjoyed them very much. "Brigham City: Our Story" was another event we attended and my "heart" again felt full, light, and large. The “Tributes to the Veterans” lingers still in my heart. I have a promise that the poem written especially for Veterans given that night will be sent to me. I will share it with you. Another Heart stretching and wonderful event we just participated in was the Interfaith Program. It was noted that "Brigham City's diverse group of churches, through their organization, the Box Elder Interfaith Council, hosted a VERY SPECIAL PROGRAM filled with music performed by a marvelous choir drawn from many churches in the area. All the music performed deserved a standing ovation.” Names of participants and leaders could take up this entire Marge's Meanderings. I hope we will see other programs like this one. It was absolutely amazing. Each gave a short history and those were also given in the Box Elder Journal. Our Town Newspaper has been so great in the coverage of the events of the Sesquicentennial. I also want to thank our WONDERFUL SENIOR CENTER for the way they help so many Brigham Citizens have HAPPY HEARTS. Just walking into the Senior Center gives you a good feeling As I thought of all of the marvelous, "Heart building events" that our family receives from living in Brigham City I felt another Word Phrase coming on so I will leave you with that and say stay tuned next Month for another Marge's Meanderings from a full Patriotic Heart.

Marge’s Meanderings –Meanderings in a minute.


Are you interested in learning sign language? We plan to teach a

beginning class in September. The class is typically for 16 weeks,

2 hours each class, broken down into two 8-week classes (CASE I

and CASE II). Although it is labeled as a "slow paced" class, there

is a lot to learn and a lot of fun! Please let Bonnie know that you

are interested in par!cipa!ng in the class. 435-226-1457

Yoga Available at the Center

Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Senior Stretch with Janice

Janice Munns is a SilverSneakers Flex instructor. Her class is free

to SilverSneakers members or is available for $3 per session. This

is an hour of yoga and balance exercises specially designed for

seniors. This is standing and si*ng –Never on the floor.

Friday 1:30 p.m.

Video Work out

Wheelchair Yoga

Free to the Community

Gentle stretch and movement class. Can be used

as a warm up for the 2:00 class

Friday 2:00 p.m.

Video Workout

An hour to stretch, strengthen and increase your awareness of

your body. Help provided to safely adapt poses to your capabili-

!es and limita!ons. The target audience is seniors .

Class facilitated by Grant Q.

The Brigham City Pool is open on Mondays from 12-8, Tuesday

through Friday 12-6, and Saturday from 10-6.

The Brigham City Pool is offering a morning fitness class again

this summer Monday through Thursday mornings from 7-8 AM.

The class is taught by our new instructor Tiffany McRory.

Swimming lessons began on June 5th

and we are excited to an-

nounce that our lesson program has a new supervisor, Madeline

Greer. She a$ended a training specifically designed to

help con!nually improve our lessons and instructors. For more

informa!on on our swimming lesson program please visit

Brigham City’s website. brighamcity.utah.gov

We are also excited that our sponsored free days will be re-

turning this summer! We invite everyone to come enjoy these

extra special days with us! IHC will be sponsoring a free day on

Thursday, July 13, and the Brigham City Community Hospital

will be hos!ng their event at the pool on Monday, July 24.

We are also happy to announce that our senior discount for

open swim returns! Patrons between the ages of 60 – 69 receive

50% off our regular admission price ($5.00), and can gain entry

for $2.50. Seniors ages 70 and over will only be charged $1.00!

We hope to see everyone at the pool this summer and are excit-

ed for a great year!

Brigham City

Swimming Pool

Living Well with Diabetes Offered in August

A FREE six-week interac!ve workshop for people living with Dia-

betes is scheduled for August 10th –September 14th. This work-

shop teaches real-life skills for living a full, healthy life with diabe-

tes. Trained leaders will teach par!cipants how to manage their

symptoms and medica!ons, work with health care providers,

problem-solve, improve communica!on, handle difficult emo!ons

and eat well and exercise safely. The class will meet at the Senior

Center at 3:30 p.m. in partnership with Intermountain Healthcare.

Please contact Vickie Wright at 435-226-1455 for more infor-

ma!on or to register for the class.

Living Well With Chronic Pain

A free six week workshop for those living with chronic pain will

begin September 21st and run through October 26th at 5:30

p.m. This workshop will cover many different concerns for those

who experience pain including understanding the symptoms of

pain, making decisions, using medica!on correctly, handling

different emo!ons, working with the healthcare team, finding

support and se*ng weekly goals. People who have par!cipated

in this self management program report more vitality and ener-

gy, less pain, less dependence on others, improved mental

health, and more sa!sfac!on with their lives. This is held in con-

junc!on with Intermountain Healthcare. Call Vickie Wright at

435-226-1455 for more informa!on or to enroll.


Upcoming Events & Travel

Burgers and Games

Date: Thursday July 3, 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m. Join us for another fun event as we enjoy playing some old

fashioned games and enjoy a delicious Hamburger lunch to help

celebrate the good ole US of A!

Fishing Trip Jensen Nature Park

Date: Thursday July 6, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Cost: $5 Lunch: Provided

Join us for a fun day fishing at Jensen Nature Park. We will be

joined by the Department of Natural Resources who will provide

equipment for those who need it as well as direc!on and

exper!se. I will pack a lunch and we will enjoy it there at the

pond. Bring a camp chair and whatever other items you will

need to be comfortable for the day.

Karaoke

Date: Monday, July 10 , 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m. Join us for another fun !me for Karaoke with Kelly

Warren! Prac!ce up your favorite song or pick one from the

many cd’s that we have here. All experience levels are welcome

and encouraged! Sign up for lunch and stay and enjoy lunch with

us!

This is The Place Heritage Park Trip

Date: Thursday July 13, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $15.00 Lunch: Dutch

This Is The Place Heritage Park is the Place for FUN all year

round! Step back in !me and see the West as it was in the early

se$lement of Utah. Dig for gemstones in Prospectors Pit, and

then iden!fy your rocks at the Assay Sta!on. Pan for gold in the

creek under the shady oaks. There is no excitement quite like

finding a shiny nugget hiding amongst the silt and sand. Choose a

giant geode and help break it in our Geode Cracker! Inside the

Treasure House look down into a mining pit and see miners at

work! Visit the Na!ve American Village, which celebrates

heritage before the arrival of the se$lers. Authen!c Navajo

Hogans and Shoshone teepees stand in a quiet circle on the

hillside. Grind corn and make arrowhead necklaces. And don't

miss the Na!ve American dancers, a crowd favorite! Interact

with a blacksmith, !nsmith, and saddle maker and try your hand

at some old-fashioned pioneer chores, or at spinning and carding

wool.

Ogden Nature Park Trip

Date: Tuesday July 18 , 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $5.00 Lunch: Dutch

Located in the heart of Ogden, you'll find a 152-acre nature

preserve and educa!on center open to the public year-round.

Visitors enjoy 1.5 miles of walking trails, picnic areas, tree houses,

bird blinds and an exhibit of live birds of prey. Two of Utah's

greenest buildings are on site to teach about sustainable

structures.

Quilt Tour, Museum Gallery

Date: Thursday July 20, 2017 Time: 12:45 Mary Alice Hobbs will guide us through the amazing display of

quilts sharing details and interes!ng informa!on.

Wii Bowling

Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on the fun and join us for Wii bowling. All

experience levels are welcome and we are happy to instruct you on

the finer points of the game.

Cra! Class

Date Wednesday, July 26 , 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 Join us for another fun cra". Watch the cra" room bulle!n board

for the signup sheet and picture of the project for this class.

Sponsored by Hospice Care of Northern Utah.

Wendover Bus

Date: Monday, July 31, 2017 Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost:

$20 Sponsored by Beehive Homes. Enjoy a full day of fun! $20 gets

you a ride in a luxury coach out and back with bingo, great prizes

and goodie bags. A fun book which includes $5 cash, free

Starbucks drink, buffet lunch or $5 dollars towards meal at the

restaurant, free drink, lucky bucks and discounts at the gi"

shop. Wow! What a deal!

Sneak Peek

Fishing at Second Dam Aug. 10

Utah Olympic Park Aug. 17

Tony’s Grove Aug. 22nd

We are pleased to announce that we can now accept Credit Cards

and Debit cards as payment on your Senior Center trip. This added

convenience makes it nice for those that no longer carry cash or

checks. Check with Gary or Bonnie to pay for a trip.


� New Handmade Items for gift shop

� Forever Postage Stamps. � Baby Grand Piano � BINGO prizes � Videographer - to video our special events

· Quality camera for our events

The Senior Center receives funding from

Bear River Associa!on of Government

The newsle$er is published monthly by the Senior

Center. A mailed subscrib!on is available for $8.50 per

year or 25¢ a copy. Comments/sugges!ons are always

welcome.

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A"en!on Bus Passengers:

Days of Opera!on: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

In order for the Transit Department to provide you with the

best possible services, the rules outlined in The Rider’s Guide

must be followed. Please give the driver 24 hours’ no!ce when

a ride is needed. A message can be le" the day before on the

answering system at 435-226-1456 or by calling 435-226-1457.

If the driver has room in the schedule and you have an urgent

medical appointment, an excep!on may be made. Please help

us to keep the transit system running smoothly and effec!vely.

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