Volunteer of the Month
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September 2010
Elenor Boese
This month we celebrate one of our familiar faces, Elenor Boese. She now works in the Trip Office, helping members to take memorable vacations, but most of you will know her from her stint as our long-term receptionist. Elenor recently “retired” from her Monday through Friday Front Desk duties, but she still helps out from time to time as needed. Now she works in the Trip Office, answering members questions, and filling out the forms to send people on the vacations of their dreams, or a 1 day getaway. She still enjoys coming to special events where she likes to help out in any way she can, whether it be getting signatures, handing out literature, serving refreshments, setting up, or taking down. However, she not only helps out at the center. She also volunteers for A.A.R.P., the Emblem Club, and the Woman’s club. When she’s not helping others she loves to keep moving. She is a member of the Striders, and enjoy taking trips in the center’s Gadabouts. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, as the youngest of five, she came out to California over 50 years ago. Back then, before smog, the climate here was perfect for one of her children who had asthma. It worked because she ended up with 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Speaking of worked, she retired from the San Bernardino County Assessors office after 35 years. We’re glad she’s back. Thanks Elenor for all you do.
Featured Class
Accessing the Internet
Date: August 31, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m.
Length: 10 Weeks
Cost: No Fee members
non-members
Instructor: Kim Scarcella
Location: Game Room
Description: For many of us, we can’t image a world without the internet. It has become so pervasive in people’s lives and business, that many people are involved with it without even knowing it. It is literally world wide and can be a scary place if you don’t know what your doing, but once you get involved, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it. Our computer instructor, Kim Scarcella, teaches the Internet class every Monday from 9 - 11 a.m., showing students the wonders and possibilities that they can discover from their very own home. Students begin with the basics, such as what you need to get on the internet, how to “surf” (maneuver from site to site), e-mail (including attachments), bookmark pages, and internet safety. Then you move on to what else the web can do for you. Join newsgroups and chatgroups, listening to radio stations from around the world, get virus protection, Google (no that’s not a dirty word), buy and sell on e-bay and other auction houses, take a virtual tour of museums and historic places, do research on your family, find the best deal on anything, make reservations, or turn your computer into a phone or even a video phone, and talk to anyone in the world, for as long as you want...for free! You can even do such mundane things as pay a bill. So come and learn how to do just about anything and everything from the comfort of your own home.
Featured Activity
Happy Notes
Time: Mondays 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free members
Free non-members
Location: Sun Room
Description: With a song in my heart I behold your adorable face. Just a song at the start but it soon is a hymn to your grace. When the music swells I\'m touching you hand It tells that your\'re standing near, ... ... I always knew I would live life through with a song in my heart for you. - ‘With a Song in My Heart - Lorenz Hart In memory of Mitch Miller, leader of the famous ‘Sing Along with Mitch,’ who died July 31st, we’d like to spotlite a group that help keeps the singing spirit alive. Singing isn’t something just meant to be listened to. It’s something to do, and the Happy Notes singing group takes this to heart. Every Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. the Sun Room is filled with the sound of joy as they sing their hearts out. They sing songs of long gone days. Back when music had melody and the lyrics were something every age could sing and were...well, lyrical. They harken back to the days when families and friends would gather around the piano and belt out memories. They sing the same songs, but each song holds a different memory for each person. But there is a common bond. They are all having a great time. Don’t worry if you don’t know the words. The group has songbooks for people to follow. The only requirement is that you have a good time. All are invited to come on in and all are welcome! Remember what Ella Fitzgerald once said. “The only thing better than singing is more singing.”
Mission Statement
To enrich, maintain, and protect the quality of life of Senior Adults...
Announcements
Join the Highland Senior for the month of May as we celebrate Fitness after Fifty Month. Participate in activities and receive a raffle ticket. Lots of Raffles to be given away at the May 21st BBQ. Its free but you need to sign up at the front desk.
Board of Directors - The Board of Directors meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month at noon. Next meeting: May 27, 2010
Come Daily to enjoy a hot nutrional lunch
Community Bingo - Every Wednesday Night...Early Birds begin at 6:30 - Regulary games pay $100. Enjoy our authentic Mexican dinners by Lucy..!!
Stay in Shape...!! Join us for Daily Water Aerobics - Monday - Friday 10:00 - Noon
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