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115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033

Thayne, WY 83127(307) 883-2678

E-mail:thaynesr@silverstar.

com

Web site:www.thaynesenior.com

Board of DirectorsPresidentDan Carter

Vice PresidentEd Thomas

Secretary:Jeanne Zella

Board MembersSidney Beck

Susan SingletonDon Snider

Holly Armstrong

DirectorMelinda Pebbles

Office ManagerJoan Jensen

Kitchen ManagerMary Bonnett

Assistant CookEllen Hurd

Outreach SpecialistColby Jensen

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Thayne Senior CenterEnter as Strangers, Leave as Friends

TRADITIONS WhatdoyouthinkofwhenSt.Patrick’sDayismentioned?Mostlikely,itisSt.Patrick,wearinggreen,watchingorgoingtoaparade,eatingcornedbeefandcabbage,anddrinkingalcoholicbeverages.Wheredidthesetraditionsbegin?Itisimportanttopointoutthatmanyofthetraditionswecelebratearejustthat,Americantraditions.InIreland,St.Patrick’sDaywasoriginallyareligiousholiday,notacommercialoneuntilmorerecentyears.

St.Patrick’srealnamewasMaewynSuccat.ItisthoughtthathewasborninScotlandaround387AD.Whenhewas16hewaskidnapped,andtakentoIreland.HewasaslaveforsixyearsthenescapedandreturnedtoEngland.HebecameapriestandtookthenamePatrick,andin432,PopeCelestineIsenthimtoIreland,where,forover30years,heconvertedthepeopletoChristianity.HistoriansbelievePatrickdiedonMarch17tharound461.St.Patrick’sDaycommemoratesSt.Patrick,thepatronsaintofIreland. WearinggreenonSt.Patrick’sDayoriginatedintheU.S.PeopleinIrelandworeliveshamrockstohonorthesaintbutdidn’tdeckthemselvesoutingreen.

ThefirstparadeintheU.S.tohonorSt.PatricktookplaceinNewYorkCityonMarch17,1762byIrishsoldiersservingintheBritisharmy.ThefirstSt.Patrick’sDayparadeinIrelandwasinCountyWexfordin1917.

EveryyearthereareparadesonMarch17incitiesthroughouttheU.S.andalargeparadeinDublin,Irelandalongwithafestivalthatlastsfourdays.

ThetraditionofeatingcornedbeefandcabbagecamefromIrishimmigrants.ItwasacostlydishinIrelandatthetime,butitwasatreatforthemtoshareitwithothersintheU.S.

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DOLLAR-A-MONTH CLUBAS OF 2/09/2017

The Dollar-A-Month Club is a means of aiding the funding for publication of this newsletter. It is based on a voluntary contribution of one dollar per person per month .

BIRTHDAY MEAL COUPONThis coupon valid only at the March 17th Birthday Bash at the Thayne Senior Center.

The SENIOR listed below has a birthday in March. This meal is paid compliments of

Bank of Star Valley, ThayneName:____________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________

Jackie ArmstrongPat AullmanJim & Marsha BagshawJean BarngroverDorothy BeagleTami Bean Sid Beck Darrel & Jean Benshoof Bob Bingham William & Marilyn Boots James & Connie Bowers Vickie Buckley Marsha Caldwell Laura Campbell Vicki Canoso Doug Carpenter Yihlin Chan Raymond Charette Lenore Clark Neal & J.C. Colley Thelma Crook Gary & Sandy Daggett Mary Dana & Jeff Dana Duane & Carol Dickson Joan Dillon Dan & Leona Drace Carol Fagerlund Pat Gee Gus & Donna Gustafson

Bruce & Claudine HansonJudy Miller JohnsonHoward & Sue Johnston Robert Jones Alberta Marushack Grace Ellen Merritt Dena Miller Susan Mizner Jan Moore Ron Mueller Kay & Melissa Muir Sharon Nielson Jim & Leota Odle Joyce Pete Charlene Putnam Virginia Radford Robert & Joyce Saunders Nora Jean Simmons Steve Simpson Nyla Skinner Wes & Elisabeth Sorenson Jim & Marcile Stewart Dale & Dottie Swanson Annette Tartarek Taft Thomsen Hilda Titensor Byron & Wilma Titensor Renee VanNoy Ray & Audreen Wayman

Living with OsteoarthritisAlthough health care professionals can prescribe or recommend treat-ments to help you manage your arthritis, the real key to living well is you. Research shows that people with osteoarthritis who take part in their own care report less pain and make fewer doctor visits. Living well and enjoying good health despite arthritis requires an everyday lifelong commitment. The following seven habits are worth committing to:1. Get educated. Learn as much as you can about this disease.2. Stay active. Regular physical activity plays a key role in self-care and wellness.3. Eat well. 4. Control your weight.5. Get plenty of sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis can minimize your pain and help you cope better with the disease.6. Have fun. If arthritis makes it difficult to participate in activities, ask an occupational therapist about new ways to do them.7. Keep a positive attitude. The best thing you can do for your health is keep a positive attitude.

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Home Delivery Drivers (these people see that meals are delivered to the homes of those who are unable to reach the center) . Rick & Barb Tucker

Wes & Elisabeth SorensenJim & Vickie BuckleyDennis Christianson & Betty BryantSteve JefferiesOlivia LainhartNorris BlockhusTom WilliamsTammy BeenkenJack Hale

Blood Pressure Clinic:Access Home Health

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Thayne Senior Board of Directors

Dan Carter, President 883-7380Ed Thomas, Vice President 883-1955Jeanne Zella, Secretary 887-2017Sidney Beck 699-8340Holly Armstrong 880-5895Don Snider 883-1047Susan Singleton 883-7282

Bank of Star Valley, Thayne

THANKS!!for all of your support

Pebbles NutritionThe Nutritional Power of

Uncommon Green Vegetables

Avocados- They are a good source of monounsaturated fats, which can help lower LDL Cholesterol.

Broccolini- Is a cross be-tween broccoli and Chinese kale. It can be helpful in reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Brussels Sprouts- Are high in vitamin C and con-tain folate, vitamin A, and potassium. They can help reduce the risk of cancer.

Kale- Kale is a form of cab-bage. It is a good source of vitamin K.

Nopales- Nopales or cac-tus are a good source of fiber. They can be put into salsa, soup, burritos, or cut raw into a salad.

Okra- Okra is a good source of fiber and also contains vitamin A.

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Winter in Wyoming always means one thing - dry skin. Cold temperatures increase the risk of dry skin because colder air holds less humidity. In addition, heated indoor air typically has low humidity levels. While we can’t change the temperature or the climate there are some things that we can do to help keep the skin healthy and reduce the risk of skin drying. -Limit time spent in the shower or bath. Long baths and showers wash away the protective fats in the skin. Experts recommend no more than five to ten minutes in the shower or bath. -Bathe with warm water. Hot water washes away skin fats more readily than warm water. The heat from the water also promotes evaporation of moisture from the skin. -Use mild soaps. Some soaps are very harsh and abrasive and can damage the protective outer layer that holds in moisture. Skin toners and astringents also dry out the skin. -Avoid vigorous towel drying. This can also remove the protective barrier of the skin. Instead pat yourself dry.

-Use moisturizers. Moisturizers don’t add water to the skin. Instead they help seal in moisture. Apply a layer of moisturizer after drying with your towel. It is also good to add moisturizer before going to bed. -Don’t forget your lips. Many people get dry chapped lips during colder months. The symptoms are often caused by licking your lips. When the moisture from the saliva evaporates, your lips feel even dryer. A layer of plain petroleum jelly works well to keep the lips moist. Remember that some of the flavored lip balms contain ingredients that could irritate your lips and cause more dryness and cracking. -Use a humidifier. Humidifiers increase the level of humidity in the air. They are especially important in homes with hot air furnaces, which tend to dry out the air. -Hydrate. The skin is nourished by blood. If you don’t drink enough fluid, blood volume decreases. Water is the best hydrator. Alcohol and caffeine promote fluid loss. -Cover up outdoors. The wind and cold air promote skin drying. Cover as much exposed skin as possible. That includes gloves, a scarf around your neck and a hat.

DRY SKIN

Reuben Dip

1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup Thousand Island Dressing16 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry8 ounces shredded corned beef16 ounces shredded Swiss Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degreesIn a small bowl combine mayonnaise and dressing.Spread sauerkraut into a 9x13 inch baking dish.Layer corned beef, Swiss cheese, and the mayonnaise-dressing mixture on top of the sauerkraut.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with wheat crackers or rye bread

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Breakfast (4th, 9-10)

Biscuits & GravyScrambled Eggs

Fresh FruitFruit Juice

SuggestedContributionSeniors$4.50

Non- SeniorsPay $8.00

1Chicken Fried

SteakMashed Potatoes

Green SaladGarden Blend

Veg.Cherry Crisp

2Scalloped

Potatoes & HamCarrot & Celery

TrayGreen Beans

RollChilled Plums

3Lasagna

Tossed Green SaladItalian Vegetables

French BreadMelon Cup

6BBQ Spare Ribs

Baked Potato ColeslawBroccoliHot Roll

Chilled Plums

7Chicken

EnchiladasRefried BeansTortilla SoupGarden SaladSliced Melon

8Cabbage Roll

Tossed SaladScandinavian Veg.

Chilled PearsPumpkin Cake

9Chicken &

Herb FettuccineGreek Salad

Dilly CauliflowerHot Roll

Berry Pie, lite

10Salisbury SteakMashed Potatoes

Jean’s SaladItalian Veg.

Hot RollMandarin Oranges

13Chicken Noodle

SoupFruited Carrot

SaladCinnamon Roll

Orange

14French Dip Sandwich

Broccoli Craisin SaladPears

Ranger Cookie

15Baked Pork

ChopMashed Potatoes

Veg. SoupCabbage

WW BreadApplesauce Cake

16Monterrey

ChickenSteamed Rice

Spinach Mushroom Salad

BroccoliWW Roll

Chilled Apricots

17 Birthday BashCorned BeefNew Potatoes

Seasoned Cabbage & CarrotsRye Bread

Key Lime Pie

20Roast PorkPotato Salad

ColeslawMandarin,

Pineapple, Grape Cup

Wheat RollLemon Bar

21Baked Fish

Seasoned Oven Potatoes

Cole SlawStuffed Celery

BreadPurple Plums

22Braised Beef

TipsAngel Hair Pasta

Tossed SaladBroccoli

WW BreadStrawberry Shortcake

23Chicken Pot Pie

Mixed Greens SaladGreen BeansFruit Pizza

24Meat Loaf

Baked PotatoLettuce SaladCarrot Coins

Hot RollFruity Gelatin Salad

27Cheeseburger Potato WedgesBounty Salad

Lettuce & Tomato slices

PeachesChocolate Chip

Cookie

28 Stuffed Chicken

Baked PotatoSpring Salad

AsparagusWW Roll

Citrus Fruit Salad

29 Beef Pepper

SteakSteamed Rice Jean’s Salad

Cal. Blend Veg.BreadApple

30 Turkey

TetrazziniVeg Salad

Green BeansWW Bread

Citrus Fruit Salad

31 Hot Roast Beef

SandwichMashed Potatoes

Lettuce SaladCarrot Coins

Chilled PineappleCottage Cheese

Meals are served Monday through Friday--- Noon to 1 PMSaturday Breakfast (when scheduled) --- 9 AM to 10 AM

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider--- Please note that this menu is subject to change without notice.MArcH MeNu

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March CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Flower:Daffodil

Birthstone: Aquamarine

National Noodle Month

National Peanut Month

1Share a

Smile Day

2 Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Bingo

3Tai Chi @ 10

AMBYU

Acapella Choir Noteworthy

(res, required)

4Breakfast9-10 @

TSC

5Crochet Week

6Zumba 10:00

AM

Bridge 1 PM

7Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Tai Chi @ 10 AM

8How to make

Spudnuts@ 10:00 am

Bridge 1 PM

9Hand & Foot

9:30 AMMedicareMinute @

Noon Bingo

10Tai Chi @ 10

AM

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12

Day Light Savings Begins

13Zumba 10:00 AM

BoardMeeting @ 10:00 amsign up for

March Madness Bracket

Bridge 1 PM

14Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Tai Chi @ 10 AM

15Bridge 1 PM

16Hand & Foot

9:30 AMBingo

Mary Poppins Musical

(Res Required)leave @ 6 pm

17Tai Chi @ 10

AMBirthday

Bash!!St.Patricks

Day

18

National Quilting Day

19 American Chocolate

Week

20Zumba 10:00

AM

Spring Begins“Hawiian Luau

Lunch Party”@ noon

Bridge 1 PM

21Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Tai Chi @ 10 AM

22Bridge 1 PM

Dinner Out Club

Pizza Hut@ 5 pm

23Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Bingo

24Tai Chi @ 10

AM

25National

Waffle Day

26 27Zumba 10:00

AM

Bridge 1 PM

28Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Tai Chi @ 10 AM

Tell the Truth Game @ Noon

29Bridge 1 PM

30 Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Bingo

31Tai Chi @ 10

AM

American Red Cross

Month

National Womens History Month

This calendar is subject to change without prior notice.6

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March Birthdays1 Leona Benshoof1 Sherrill L Pierce2 Cathy Canaday2 Susan L Hourany2 Susan Mizner3 Karen L Porter4 Jean M Putnam5 DeWitt Boyce5 Carole W Rush5 Paula Steed6 Ronald L Mueller7 Thales A Haskell8 Art H Bernhard8 Danny G Buyers8 Zona G Taylor10 Roxie A Gardels11 Robert K Jones12 Delores L Conley12 Marilyn N Haskell12 Arnie C Postier13 Guy E Rose13 Keith A Rose15 Linda A Alders15 John M Angelovich15 Bonnie Ralon15 Russ B Storbo16 Doris F Bonnett16 Joseph R Lavery16 Patricia A Magee18 Steve A Swenson21 Jean Pinter

21 Kathleen Sanders23 Eleanor J Zella24 Charles F Hewins25 Robert L Bridges25 Kenneth H Broughton26 Connie R Meikle29 Garnette Hanson29 Wallace Hoskins30 Beverly D Jones31 Stanley E Nance What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older people, and it is one of the most frequent causes of physical disability among older adults. The disease affects both men and women. Before age 45, osteoar-thritis is more common in men than in women. After age 45, osteoarthritis is more common in women. It is estimated that 33.6% (12.4 million) of individuals age 65 and older are affected by the disease. Researchers suspect that osteoarthritis is cause by a combination of factors in the body and the environ-ment. The chance of developing osteoarthritis increases with age. Osteoarthritis often results from years of wear and tear on joints. This wear and tear mostly affects the cartilage, the tissue that cushions the ends of bones within the joint.

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage begins to fray, wear away and decay. Putting too much stress on a joint that has been previously injured, improper alignment of joints, and excess weight all may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis usually develops and can occur in any joint, but often occurs in weight-bearing joints.

Early in the disease, joints may ache after physical exercise. Most often, osteoarthritis occurs in hands, hips, knees, neck, or low back. Common signs of osteoarthritis include: joint pain, swelling and tender-ness, stiffness after getting out of bed, a crunching feeling or sound of bone rubbing on bone. Not everyone with osteoarthri-tis feels pain. In fact, only a third of people with x-ray evidence of osteoar-thritis report pain or other symptoms. To make a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, most doctors use a combi-nation of methods and tests including a medical history, a physical examination, x-rays, and laboratory tests. It is important for people with joint pain to give the doctor a complete medical history. A patient’s attitude, daily activities, and levels of anxiety or depression have a lot to do with how severe the symptoms of osteoarthritis may be.

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So you Think You Know Everything...*“Stewardesses” is the longest word typed with only the left hand and “lollipop” with your right.*It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.*Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.*No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple.

Lost But Not Forgotten

Grace Fenton

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NOTICEThe Board of Directors of the Thayne Senior Center

meets on the second Monday of each month at

10:00 AM. Any person who has an interest or who

has business to conduct may attend.

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Happy St. Patty’s Day

If you would like to help with the cost of our monthly

newsletter...Join the Dollar a Month Club!!

All you need to donate is $12 each year ($1 per month).

Everything Three Word Game

* Name the third month of the year.* Name the third day of the week.* Name the three primary colors.* Name the three Rice Krispies characters.* Whose motto was “All for one, and one for all”?* What are the three R’s of learning?* What is given on the third day of Christmas? (12 days of Christmas)* Who were the three men in the tub in the nursery rhyme?* This 1975 suspenseful movie starred Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway.* Name the three Ms in the 3M Company name.* What are the three parts of the Christian Holy Trinity?* The first movie these guys starred in was Soup to Nuts. Hint: The movie was released in 1930.* Who are known as the “Three Bs” of classical music?* This TV show starred Fred MacMurray as the dad and his three children.* If a player wins the Triple Crown in baseball, what has he done?

1. March 2. Tuesday 3. Blue, Red, Yellow 4. Snap, Crackle, Pop 5. Three Musketeers 6. Reading, Writing, “Rithmetic 7. French Hens 8. Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker 9. Three Days of the Condor 10. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing 11. Father, Son, Holy Ghost 12. Three Stooges 13. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms 14. My Three Sons 15. Leads his league in batting

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What is a Grandmother? (Written by a third-grader in Washington, D.C.) A grandmother is a lady who has no little children of her own. She likes other people’s. A grandfather is a man grandmother. Grandmother’s don’t have to do anything except be there. They are old so they shouldn’t play hard or run. It is enough they drive us to the market and have a lot of dimes ready. When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars. They never say, “Hurry up.” Usually grandmother’s are fat, but not too fat to tie your shoes. They wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums out. Grandmother’s don’t have to be smart, only answer questions like, “Why isn’t God married?” and “How come dogs chase cats?” When they read to us they don’t skip, or mind if we ask for the same story over again. Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don’t have television, because they are the only grown-ups who have time.

February Birthday BashSTAR VALLEY CHOCOLATE WINNER:

HI- MOUNTAIN FLORAL BOUQUET WINNER:

Cloyde Andlesey Jan MooreBirthday Celebrants, guests ofBank of Star Valley: Cloyde Anglesey Joan Jensen Dale Widhalm William Boots Natasha Melton Shirley Haderlie Jan Moore Jeanne Harvey Colleen Welte Shirley Haderlie

Each month, local merchants contribute to the success of our Birthday Bash by donating goods and/or services. Lunches for the birthday celebrants are purchased by Bank of Star Valley. Gift certificates for chocolates are provided by Star Valley Chocolates. Hi Mountain Floral contributes a floral arrangement. Please let these people know that you appreciate the support they give our center.

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Thayne Senior Center115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033Thayne, WY 83127

PresortNon-Profit

US Postage PaidPermit Number 22Thayne, WY 83127

This publication was, in part, developed under a grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, and the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Wyoming Department of Health, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal or State government. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of the Thayne Senior Center, employees, or assignees.

REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT MARCH DATES...

Tai Chi every Tuesday & Friday @ 10 amChair Zumba every Monday @ 10:00 am

Hand & Foot every Tuesday and Thursday @ 9:30 amBridge every Monday and Wednesday after lunch

3rd - Acapella Choir Noteworthy @ leave center at 6:15 pm4th - Breakfast 9-10 am

8th - How to Make Spudnuts @ 10:00 am13th - Sign up for March Madness Bracket @ noon

16th - Mary Poppins Musical @ leave center at 6:00 pm17th - Birthday Bash St. Patricks Day

20th - Hawaiian Luau at Noon22nd - Dinner Out Club Pizza Hut

28th - To Tell The Truth Game @ noon