Volunteer of the Month
Archives
February 2012
David Borgshatz
This month we’d like to let you all know about one of our favorite TAP drivers, David Borgshatz. David, and his wife, Judy, joined the center in September of 2009. One month later he volunteered to become a Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) Driver. Since then he has taken his volunteer duties to heart, generally driving 4-5 times a week. He’d like to drive more but he has his plate full with other activities and duties. At the center he has begun helping out with our Newsletter bulk mail, and has begun serving at some special events, such as our Luau. For fun, he and his wife are a part of our Wii Bowling League. Every Wednesday he can be found here knocking down pins. However, if he can, he will provide a ride in the morning, before bowling in the afternoon. Outside the center, Dave (and again, with his wife) volunteer at the American Cancer Society Discover Shop, where he was recently named “Volunteer of the Year” for 2011. A stellar volunteer, one day he had over $1,200 in sales. For one day! TAP Coordinator, Kim Scarcella, has nothing but admiration for Dave’s volunteering spirit. She said two words fit him perfectly: Willing and Fullfillment. He is always willing to help out, and he gets a great sense of fullfillment from helping others. Originally from Redwing, Minn., he met his wife, Judy, in Minn., and even stayed in Minn. working for a trucking company until 1990 when his company transferred him to Colton. He’s been enjoying the sunshine eve since. Together, he and Judy have two kids, a son, and a daughter, and two grandchildren. Thanks Dave for your hard work. Maybe we should put him to work in our Thrift Store as well!
Featured Class
Photography
Date: January 11, 2012
Time: Wednesday - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $25 members
$25 non-members
Instructor: Ricardo Tomboc
Location: Game Room
Description: This month we’d like to shine the light on one of our newer classes. Photography. In last month’s newsletter you read about Ricardo Tomboc and his ballroom dance class. He is a man of many talents, so this month’s we’ll fill you in on his affection for photography. The class began on August 3 and will run until Sept. 21. The Second session will begin Oct. 5 and run until Nov. 30. The sessions are eight weeks long, every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The class fee is $25 per session. The class is more for commercial photographers, or those wishing to learn to become commercial photographers. He will bring in models, and focus on composition. However, the class will also cover basic photographic principles and digital operations. If you don’t have a camera or are unsure which to buy, there will be some film SLR cameras available as loaners, until you know what you are looking for. Student’s will be responsible for the purchase and processing of any film. Ricardo began his interest in photography while in junior high school. He even made his own darkroom at his home. By college he started taking more formalized classes. He initially wanted to go into FBI and took police science courses. Then he met a fire captain who got him to apply for a job. He initially applied to become a firefighter but they had an opening for an Identification Technician so he applied for that instead. He got the job and worked there until he went to work for the San Bernardino Police Department as a Forensics Specialist in 1983 and been there ever since. On the side he also taught a photography class with the San Bernardino Adult Ed., as well as being a wedding photographer. So if you’d like to learn how to capture a moment in time forever, come by and register or call us at (909)862-8104 for more information.
Featured Activity
Wii
Time: Dailys TBA
Cost: Free members
Free non-members
Location: The Parlor
Description: Would you like to Wii? The Christmas sensation for the past two years, has arrived at the center. The Wii is a video game console with a twist. You don’t just sit there to play. There is active participation involved. With an innovative motion-sensing remote and simple graphical interface this was made for kids of all ages. From 3 to 99 years of age. The games that game with the console are golf, baseball, tennis, boxing, and bowling. You move, the character on the screen moves. You turn your wrist when you bowl, get ready for ball to curve on the screen. You can get quite a workout playing a game. We also hope to get other games which include billiards, darts, skeet shooting, swimming, crew, archery and much more. There are even games to help with memory and hand eye coordination. The Wii is mobile so we can use it in any room, but the best TV to use it on will be the big screen in the parlor. Games and the controllers will be secured to prevent the growing of feet and walking off, but get ready to get into the swing of things, then impress your grandkids when you beat them on “their” territory.
Mission Statement
To enrich, maintain, and protect the quality of life of Senior Adults...
Announcements
Membership Dues for the 2012 year: Only $20.00 a year. Annual dues are good from January 2012 to December 2012. Gift Certificates are available. Purchase some Senior bucks also...!!
Board of Directors - The Board of Directors meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month at noon. Next meeting: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Enjoy a hot nutrional lunch - M - F / 12 -1:00
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
Upcoming Events
February 1, 2012 - Valentine\'s Bouquets
Pre-Order your Valentines Bouquet of balloons and cookies! Bouquets include a special Valentine\\\'s message! Orders are $10.00 each for members and $15.00 each for non-members. All orders must be in before Friday, February 10. For more information please call (909)862-8104.
February 23, 2012 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Michael Sinatra Dinner Show
The Highland Senior Center is hosting a special Dinner Show with Michael Sinatra! Come enjoy the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and more! Tickets are on sale now for $5.00 per person. Sponsored by: Prime Care
February 22, 2012 10:00 a.m to Noon - Introduction to Facebook
Are you curious about Facebook? You probably have heard about it on T.V. The Class Overview Presentation-No Hands on will be Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. Beginning Facebook Class 101 Wednesday, March 14 or 21 at 10 a.m.(students will attend only 1 date). You will need an active email account. Sponsored by Inter Valley Health Plan.
Articles
Miniatures Club Interest List
By: Mike Sylva
We are currently forming an interest list for a Miniatures Club which will meet here at the center. Miniatures are simply scale models of larger objects. Most of us are familiar with scale model trains, cars, airplanes, dioramas, or even doll houses, but there are also models called a “room box.” Room boxes are just what they suggest. Models of rooms. However they can be interior view, exterior views, or a combination of both.
The group leader will be Noni Axe who is prepared to teach people how to create a minature, from start to finish. Basic tools you would need to bring would be an exacto knife, a fine tip tweezer, and some sharp nose scissors. Anything else would depend on what you intend to build. Some items can be made from household items, while others can be bought. It just depends how what you want to do with it and how simple or elaborate you wish to make it. If this sounds like something you would be interested in please contact us so we can put your name on a list. If we have enough interest you will be called back with a time and date and start putting your hands to work.
