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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

(Alpine Representative)

Vice-PresidentEd Thomas

SecretaryBarb Tucker

Board MembersJeanne ZellaDon Snider

Susan SingletonSidney Beck

DirectorMelinda Pebbles

Office ManagerJoan Jensen

Kitchen ManagerMary Bonnett

Assistant CookEllen Hurd

Kitchen AideColby Jensen

Outreach SpecialistConnie Bowers

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Thayne Senior CenterEnter as Strangers, Leave as Friends

History

ItisbelievedthattheoriginsofHalloweenbeganwiththeancientCeltswholivedin

NorthernFranceandtheBritishIsles.Druidismwas

theirreligion,andSamhain,theDruidnewyear,celebratedonthelastdayofOctober,wasan

importantreligiousholiday.Onthisday,theybelieved

theLordofDeathpermittedtheghostsofthedeadtoroamtheEarth.Bonfireswerelitto

frightentheghostsaway.Childrentraveleddoorto

doorbeggingformaterialsforthebonfire.Somepeoplebelievethiswastheprecursorofthe

trick-or-treatingtradition.AnotherCelticcustomthatsomebelieve

wastheoriginoftrick-or-treatingwas“souling”inwhichpoorpeoplewouldvisittheir

moreprosperousneighborsonthenightofOctober31requesting“soulcakes,”flat,squarebunsfilled

withcurrents,inexchangeforprayersonbehalfofthedeceased.Thosewhoweredeniedcakesplayedpranksandblamediton

theghosts.

Class to Write Your “Life Story”One Chapter at a TimeThis class will help you organize your thoughts to get them down on paper with a step-by-step guide to creating a life story book. Remember, nobody can tell your story like you can. You were there. You know what you felt. So let us help you get started. You don’t have to tell your whole life in one sitting. Tell it the same way you lived it - “one story at a time”.

Join us October 4th @ 10:00 A.M. We will be having this class the first Tuesday of every month throughout the winter to help us create each chapter of your “Life History.”

Fire Prevention Week October 9-15Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871. According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow - belonging to Mrs. Catherine O’Leary - kicked over a lamp, set-ting first the barn, then the whole city on fire. Chances are you’ve heard some version of this story yourself. But if a cow wasn’t to blame for the huge fire, what was?

Join us October 20th at noon to talk about fire prevention. This year’s theme for fire prevention week is “Don’t Wait - Check the date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 years.

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DOLLAR-A-MONTH CLUBAS OF 9/14/2016

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 .

Jackie ArmstrongJim & Marsha BagshawJean BarngroverDorothy BeagleSid BeckDarrel & Jean BenshoofBob BinghamBob & Ann BolyardWilliam & Marilyn BootsJames & Connie BowersVickie BuckleyMarsha CaldwellLaura CampbellVicki CanosoYihlin ChanRaymond CharetteLenore ClarkNeal & J.C. ColleyThelma CrookGary & Sandy DaggettDuane & Carol DicksonJoan DillonDan & Leona DracePat GeeMary GrimmBetty GruellGus & Donna GustafsonBob & Linda Gwyn

Ben & Kathy HammettBruce & Claudine HansonSantina HollowayJan JacobsonJudy Miller JohnsonHoward & Sue JohnstonRobert JonesAlberta MarushackConnie & Robert MeikleDena MillerSusan MiznerJan MooreCarl & MaryLou MoserDenny & Pat MossRon MuellerSharon NielsonJim & Leota OdleCharlene PutnamVirginia RadfordNora Jean SimmonsSteve SimpsonSusan SingletonNyla SkinnerBecky SmithDon & Jymme SniderGeorge & Elisabeth SorensonJim & Marcile StewartDale & Dottie Swanson

Annette TartarekHilda TitensorByron & Wilma TitensorEugene TurnerRenee VanNoyRay & Audreen Wayman

Dinner Out Club We will be going to Savors for dinner on Oct 27 @ 5:00PM. Please sign up with connie by Oct 21st and choose your menu options.......

A little boy comes running into the room and says, “Grandpa! Grandpa! Can you make a sound like a frog?” The Grandpa says, “I don’t know, why?” The little boy says, “Because Grandma says as soon as you croak, we can go to Disneyland!”

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BIRTHDAY MEAL COUPONThis coupon valid only at the October 21st Birthday Bash at the Thayne Senior Center.The SENIOR listed below has a birthday in October This meal is paid compliments of

The Bank of Star Valley, ThayneName:____________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________

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Pebbles Nutrition Nibbles... SMART PORTION

SIZE GUIDECompare your portion

sizes to everyday objects. This will help

you choose the amounts that are right for you.

Fruits:A medium apple or orange= a baseball

1/2 C. Raisins= a large egg

Vegetables: 1 C. Vegetables = a baseball 1 small potato = a computer

mouse

Grains: 1/2 C. cooked cereal, pasta, or rice = a computer mouse1 C. dry cereal = a baseball

1 bagel = hockey puck1 pancake or waffle=

music CD

Meats/Beans: 3 oz. meat = a deck of cards 2 Tbsp. Peanut butter= a golf

ball1/2 C. beans= computer

mouse

Dairy:1.5 oz cheese= 3 dice

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Recipe from the KitchenPoppyseed Bread

Flour 1 1/2 C Salt 3/4 tsp Baking Powder 3/4 tsp Eggs 2 (beaten) Oil 1/2 C Sugar 1 1/4 C Milk 3/4 C Poppy Seeds 1 tsp Vanilla 3/4 tsp. Almond Extract 3/4 tsp

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees

for 45-60 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Frosting: Orange Juice Concentrate 1/4 C Powdered Sugar 3/4 C Butter Flavoring 1/4 tsp (Poke holes in top of bread with a fork.) Blend together and pour over bread.

Thayne Senior Center Board of Directors

Dan Carter 883-7380Ed Thomas 883-1955Sidney Beck 699-8340Barb Tucker 883-8825Susan Singleton 883-7282Jeanne Zella 883-2017Don Snider 883-1047

I have become a little older since I saw you last and a few changes have come into my life since then. Frankly, I have become quite a frivolous old gal. I am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed. Then I go to see John. Then Charlie Horse comes along, and when he is here he takes a lot of my time and attention. When he leaves Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn’t like to stay in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to joint. After such a busy day I’m really tired and glad to go to bed with Ben Gay. What a life!

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This is an article about your grandchidren. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports nearly 32% of American children are overweight, and almost 17% are obese. Since 1980, the rate of obesity among US children has tripled. In short, obesity in children carries many of the same consequences as those for obese adults. Overweight children are at a higher risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and asthma. They may be targets of teasing and bullying, leading to low self-esteem and depression. In addition, according to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of overweight children are still obese as adults. Children typically gain weight because they eat foods that are high in fat and calories and don’t get enough exercise. Children spend an average of three hours a day watching television or movies, playing on their computers, playing video games or some other type of sedentary activity. To lose weight,

children need to decrease the number of calories they take in and increase activity levels to burn more calories. Parents and grandparents can be role models for their children. Parents and grandparents play an important part in influencing a child’s behavior. Now programs aimed at losing weight focus on the entire family. One interesting study showed that one of the best ways for children to lose weight is for their overweight parents to get involved in a weight loss program. When a parent starts to focus on a weight loss program, children often participate too. Getting rid of excess weight can be good for the entire family. Overweight parents can help their children live happier and healthier lives by losing weight. This will then help prevent the chronic diseases that come from being overweight. Halloween Jokes

Q- Why did Dracula subscribe to The Wall Street Journal?A- He heard it had great circulation.

Q- Where does Dracula water ski?A- Lake Erie.

Q- Did you hear about the play performed at the cemetery?A - It got grave reviews.

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

SteveJeffries BettyBryantOliviaLainhartJackHaleRick&BarbTuckerJim&VickieBuckleyWes&ElisabethSorensenTammyBenkeenGaryDaggettDennisChristianson

Library:

Newsletter:Don SniderSusan SingletonJeanne Zella FLUSHOTSOCT5th11-1ThayneSeniorCenter

Thanks, to all of our wonderful VOLUNTEERS!

Family obesity

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3Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes

Veg. SoupSpinach

WW BreadPea Crisp

4Teriyaki Chicken

RiceCauliflower

Broccoli Salad/Bread

Chilled ApricotsSugar Cookie

5Beef Tips

Egg NoodlesCauliflower Au Gratin

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cherry Salad

6Hot Turkey Sandwich

Mashed PotatoesSpring Salad

SpinachPineapple Upside

Down Cake

7Taco Salad

on Corn ChipsPeas & CarrotsWW Breadstick

Melon Cup

10 BBQ Beef SandwichVeg Salad

Mixed Vegs.Pineapple Betty

Vanilla Ice Cream

11Stuffed Chicken

Baked PotatoSpring SaladBlend Veg.WW Roll

Citrus Fuit Salad

12Chicken Fried

SteakMashed Potatoes

Lettuce SaladBlend Vegetables

Cherry Crisp Orange Juice

13Baked Ham

Sweet PotatoesGreen BeansWheat Roll

Cranberry Salad

14Baked Italian

PastaSpring Salad

AsparagusFocacciaGrapes

17Dijon Chicken

Brown RiceGreen Salad

BroccoliWW Bread

Strawberries

18Pizza w/Meat

Oregon Bean Medley

Mixed Fruit CupCreamy Rice

Pudding

19Sweet & Sour

MeatballsGarden Rice

Creamy ColeslawOriental Veg.

WW BreadSliced Bananas

20Chicken Pot PieMixed Green Salad

Green BeansFruit Pizza

21 Birthday BashRoast Beef

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Marinated CarrotsBrussels Sprouts

Hot RollApplesauce

PIE24

French DipGreen BeansHoagie BunPlum Whip

25Baked Breaded

FishRice PilafVeg. Stew

Carrot CoinsFrench Bread

Fruit Cup

26 Chicken Noodle

SoupFruited Carrot

SaladCinnamon Roll

Orange

27 BBQ Spare Ribs

Baked PotatoColeslawBroccoli

French BreadChilled Plums

28Parmesan

Chicken Garlic Pasta

Garden Veg. SaladItalian Vegetables

WW RollFast Fruit Salad

31Scaredy Cat Chili

Ghostly SaladBrains & Eyeballs

Bat BreadSkeleton Pieces

SuggestedContribution

Seniors$4.50

Non-SeniorsPay $8.00

29 BREAKFAST Scrambled Eggs

& HamFrench Toast

Grilled Peppers & Onions

V-8 JuiceFresh Fruit

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.October Menu

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October CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Birthstone:Opal

Flower:Snapdragon

National Cookie Month

1Eat Better,

Eat Together Month

2 3

Chair Zumba @ 10:00

Bridge 1 PM

410:00 am

Class on how to write your

Life History

Hand & Foot9:30 AM

5Bridge 1 PM

FLU SHOTS11 am to

1 pm

6Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

CommunityTHANK YOU

LUNCH

7Bridge 1 PM

Diabetes Class @ 1 PM

8Universal Music Day

9Fire

PreventionWeek

10Chair Zumba

@ 10:00

Board Mtg. 10 :00 AM

Bridge

1 PM

Columbus Day

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NationalPizza Day

Hand & Foot9:30 AM

12Bridge 1 PM

Pumpkin Craft Class

@ 9:30

13Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

U.S.Navy’s

Birthday1775

14Bridge 1 PM

Birthday Bash!!

BOARD ELECTIONS

Diabetes Class @ 1 PM

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National Grouch Day

16 17Chair Zumba

@ 10:00

Bridge 1 PM

18Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

19Bridge 1 PM

20Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

11:30 Am Blood Pressure Clinic

Fire Safety Awareness @

Noon

21Bridge 1 PM

Diabetes Class

@ 1 PM

22

Make a Difference

Day

23

30

24Chair Zumba @

10:00 Bridge 1 PM

31Chair Zumba @

10:00 AMHALLOWEEN

PARTYBridge 1 PM

25Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

InternationalMagic Week

26Bridge 1 PM

27 Hand & Foot

9:30 AM

Dinner Out Club

SAVOR @ 5:00 pm(register

withConnie)

28Bridge 1 PM

Diabetes Class

@ 1 PM

29

BreakfastServedSenior Center

9-10 am

This calendar is subject to change without prior notice.6

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OctOber birthdays1 Lonnie R Blockhus1 Alberta Marushack2 Elaine K Jackson2 David R Lee2 Don E Snider3 Judy Miller M Johnson3 Mary Krater3 Janet M Leonard3 Robert L Rasmussen5 John W Gable5 Peggy L Roghair5 Dolores H Thoms6 DeWayne Everitt7 Linda J Gwyn7 Eugene C Shinkle7 Nora J Simmons7 Wayne D Sittre7 Bob M Wride8 William G Happersett Jr.9 Elizabeth A Bowman9 Marsha L Caldwell9 Tony S Collins9 Dennis R Fretag9 Bob L Pelletier9 Susanne Taylor10 Lela R Bergstrom10 Vatia L Booth10 Donna J Salvador11 Dale V Jones11 George W Sorensen12 Mary D Hill12 Tom W Tillery13 John L Jensen13 Rayola Park14 Susan D Anderson15 Richard L Beilfuss15 Beth (Elizabeth) Rodriguez15 Oran Rooks16 Joetta F Davenport16 Shirlee P Deromedis

16 Loris J Hanks16 Janeve D Swenson17 Dona L Butz17 Jacklyn L Harvey17 Alan D Welling18 Bruce Claude18 Hazel R Halling18 Linda S McNeel19 Connie Brown19 Rosa B Burkhart19 David E Neil19 Morris A Stewart19 Gary D Trego19 Jerry L Wilde19 Joyce M Wilson20 Nedra H Alleman20 Julia M Lewis20 Larry S Wolfley21 Sharon R Gorospe21 Rick D Holik21 Eric D Johnson22 Hendrik Alders22 Joeseph N Bateman22 Kathleen A Daulton22 Bobby D McCall22 Ken Taylor23 Kathy L Beitzel23 Kathy J Dernovich23 Don T Mayne23 Barbara J Nicholson23 Paul D Wessel24 Marlin K Brandt24 Doyle H Click24 Jane L Mickelson25 Randy Balloun26 Shirley K Hedstrom26 Ellen Hurd26 Jakub Passer26 Thea Simpson27 Harvey L Klein

27 Lynn Laymon28 Eric J Dickie28 Stanley D Kline29 William Hintz30 Mark W Bowman30 Mildred T Carpenter31 Leota L Odle

OLDER ADULTS AND INTERNET USE

Internet use by older adults has increased dramatically since 2000. In 2014, the Pew Research Center reported that 59% ofAmericans ages 65 and older use the Internet or e-mail. Though these adults are less likely than all other age groups to use the Internet, the latest data represent that over half of older adults aregoing online.

Benefits of Online Learning* Keep the mind sharp* Improve memory* Increase self-confidence* Provide an inexpensive way to try something new* Save money by learning to do it yourself* Provide a sense of accomplishment* Build skills* Offer an opportunity to learn a new skill or trade* Provide a new interest that can be shared with family and friends* Reduce isolation by connecting with others

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Pumpkin Trivia* Pumpkins are believed to have been first cultivated in Central America. Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought pumpkin to Europe in the 14th century. Native Americans grew pumpkins long before the first Europeans arrived.* Pumpkins are orange because they have a high content of carotene.* More than 90% of the pumpkins sold in the U. S. are purchased for use as jack-o-lanterns.* Pumpkins are actual fruit. They belong to the cucurbitaceae family.* The largest pumpkin grown in the U. S. was 2230.5 lbs grown by Ron Wallace in Greene, RI in 2015.* Early colonists sliced off pumpkin tops, removed the seeds and filled them with milk, spices, and honey. These were then placed in hot ashes to bake. Could this be the origin of our pumpkin pie?

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The Puzzle Page

Memorial Plaque.. Buy a plaque for $30.00 to remember a dear friend or loved one

who is no longer with us.

The 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.

The Thayne Senior Center is looking for

volunteer drivers to deliver meals to those seniors who are home bound. We will provide the vehicle and

a FREE lunch the day you drive. All you need to give is 2 hours of your time one day each week. If you are

interested call the center at 883-2678 .

Information Board

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Diabetes Class will be a series of classes for six weeksstarting Oct 7 - Nov 11 @ 1:PM. Please sign up with Connie. It is encouraged to attend all the classes.

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September Birthday Bash

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.

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Birthday Celebrants, guests ofBank of Star Valley:ann Bolyard lora Smith

Jim Buckley Jack Smith

Vickie Buckley donda tulip

Jay carpenter

pat carter

dan carter

dan drace

donnette freeland

Janet hampton

SteVe JeffrieS

mike martinez

ken mccarty

orVin pierSon

pat pintuS

BurtiS roBertS

Shelley Setko

HI- MOUNTAIN FLORAL BOUQUET WINNER:

STAR VALLEY CHOCOLATE WINNERS:

KEN MCCARTY

You might live in Wyoming ......If you have worn shorts and a parka at the

same time.If you know how to correctly pronounce

Dubois, Kemmerer, Thermopolis, Meeteetse, & Fontenelle.

If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once.

If you can drive 65 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without

flinching.If you have installed a security light on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.

Jay Carpenter

Lost But Not Forgotten:

Lou Jean Wright

Gloria corsi

Pat Carter

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September Birthday Bash

Thayne Senior Center

115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033 Thayne, 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 OCTOBER DATES...

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st - Chair Zumba @ 10:004th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th, 31st - Hand & Foot @ 9:30 AM

3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, 31st - Bridge @ 1:00 PM4th - How To Write Your “Life History” @ 10:00 AM

5th - FLU SHOT CLINIC - 11 AM to 1 PM6th - Community Thank You Lunch @ Noon

10th - Board Meeting: 10:00 AM 12th - Pumpkin Craft Class @ 9:30 AM

15th - Birthday Bash & Board Elections @ Noon20th - Blood Pressure Clinic : 11:30 AM20th - Fire Safety Awareness: @ Noon

27th - Dinner Club @ SAVORS @ 5:00 PM29th: Saturday Breakfast at the center - 9-10 AM

31st: Halloween Party @ Noon