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September 2020
Mike & Sharon Pierce

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This month we’d like to shine the light on some familiar faces around here. Mike & Sharon Pierce are a mix of new and old to the center. Sharon has been a member since 2010, while Mike joined in 2018. Before the shutdown, Mike was wearing several hats, working in the Trip Office and working in the Nutrition Program two days a week. They both also enjoy working at our special events, and were first time drivers for our Operation Senior Cause. During the shutdown they’ve both have been volunteering in the Thrift Store as well as serving as Transportation Assistance Program drivers. Mike and Sharon are both from the area. Sharon was born in Boston, but came out here when she was three. Mike on the other hand was born and raised out here. They met on a blind date when she was 18, and he was 22. They were married 6 weeks later! Together they have two kids and five grandchildren. He worked for Fedco and retired from Beaver Medical for over 20 years each whereas she worked for the same mortgage company. We would like to thank the Mike and Sharon for their ongoing dedication to the center and its members during these troubling days.

Featured Class

Spanish
Date: April 23, 2020
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $8 members
      $8 non-members
Instructor: TBA
Location: Game Room
Description: This class is designed to teach students conversational Spanish. The class will enable you to carry on limited conversation at first just to get you started. Then as you progress, so will the levels. As for what to bring, just bring a writing instrument and paper. Books might come later. We hope to see you there, or as you will soon be saying, Esperamos verte ahí.

Featured Activity

Line Dancing
Time: Tuesdays 10:15 am to 12:15 pm
Cost: Donation suggested members
      Donation suggested non-members
Location: Exercise Room
Description: This month wed like to shine a light on our Line Dancing class. The class is actually divided into two classes: a beginners and intermediate. The beginner class is taught by long time instructor, Saundra Binney. She has been line dancing since the early 90's, and has been teaching since 2005. She teaches the basic steps, such as the chase, grapevine, weave, triple step, shuffle step, two-step, and lock step. Everything else stems off from the basics. Intermediate is taught by Glenda Lane. Glenda is fairly new to the center but has taught TAP and ballet for 30 years. Glenda also teaches at other centers as well. Her instruction includes silver lining, and stripes. Don't worry if you don't have a partner. You don't need one. It's a group dance. Classes are held in the exercise room on Tuesdays with the beginning class taught from 10:15 am to 11:15 am, with the intermediate class following from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. The class is donation only. It's up to students as to whether they want to donate. So put on some comfy shoes and get ready to step in line.

Mission Statement

To enrich, maintain, and protect the quality of life of Senior Adults...

Announcements

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  • Now open for BINGO every Monday. Doors open at 12:30 and space is limited to the 1st 40 people who show-up. 1st ball drops at 1:00 PM......latecomers will be turned away.

  • Aerobics is back !! Outside in our safe space every Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday promptly at 8:15 AM until 9:00 AM. Bring a mask & get moving !!

  • The Highland Senior Center is STILL doing food distribution on Monday-Wednesday-Friday….you MUST call the morning ‘of’ and we’ll provide food donations INSIDE our building. > We are STILL doing Grab-n-Go lunch 5 DAYS PER Week…….call the day prior to be on the list. SEE MENU ON THIS SITE. > Our Thrift Store is Open MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY from 9 AM to 12 noon. Call 862-8104 if you have any questions.

  • FREE Senior Grab & Go lunches at the Highland Senior Center....here's what to do; YOU MUST BE A MEMBER & MUST COMPLETE A BENEFIT FORM BEFORE YOU ARE PROVIDED WITH THIS FREE LUNCH. Eligibility rules apply. Call for form and details. 862-8104 THEN drive to the Senior Center at 11:30 AM. > Drive home with your lunch. Menu for next week is: Monday, the 21st is Chicken Parmesan; Tuesday, the 22nd is Ground Beef & Gravy; Wednesday, the 23rd is Pork Chops; Thursday, the 24th is Chicken Salad Sandwich; Friday, the 25h is Baked Fish Call the day prior for availability. STAY WELL !

  • SUPER HUGE THRIFT STORE SALE !! We've got TOO much stuff and it all must go. EVERY Monday-Wednesday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 12 NOON each day. Donations accepted by APPOINTMENT ONLY !

Upcoming Events

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  • October 2, 2020 10:15 to 11:00 - YOGA is back !
    Beginning on Friday, 10/2 and each Wednesday and Friday thereafter on our front lawn. You must social distance and bring your own mat and mask. Call if questions. 862-8104

  • October 3, 2020 7:00 to Noon - Flea Market & Pancake Breakfast
    Taking place OUTSIDE in our safe space. $5.00 per person and you MUST call ahead to 862-8104. Vendor space available.......bring a mask, PLEASE.

  • October 20, 2020 4:00 - 6:00 - TACO TUESDAY is back in 2020 !
    Tacos & Taco Salads......this will be a Grab n Go Taco Tuesday....RSVP @ 862-8104......NO WALK-INS.

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A New Way To Help Out - Through Amazon
By: Mike Sylva
A new program has been created through Amazon, the online e-commerce business. AmazonSmile is a program where Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organizations selected by it's customers.

We were recently informed by Amazon that several of their customers had selected to support the Highland District Council On Aging (i.e. the Highland Senior Center). To support the center, instead of going to www.amazon.com, shop at AmazonSmile (http://smile.amazon.com) where you can buy the exact same things you would at their normal site, and the same prices. We did check it out and it's legit. So continue to shop at Amazon and help out your Senior Center at the same time.