Live Your Best Life
April Newsletter 2021
STAFF Becky Zaist Executive Director Rebecca Erskine Assistant Director Jenny Ryan BookkeeperBill McPeak & Julie Sanchez
Transportation
Kat Clauson
Data/Office Manager
MacKenzie Moore
Activities & Volunteer Coordinator
HOME CARE
Erin Crow
Home Care Manager
Corinne Ahlum, RN Frankie Fernyhough, Dori Cote, Kristine Dyke, Chris Encinas, Margaret Harris,
Deb Wuersch, Becca Jewison Judy Johnson, Janette Miller,
Mary Obringer, Reyna Perez, Laurie Watsabaugh,
Stacy Grohne, Dimmie Zeigler, Carina Barker
KITCHEN
Amando Perfecto
Head Cook
David Basye & Yocelin Colchado
Assistant Cooks
Marcos Medina
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Book Club
307-733-7300 // 830 E. Hansen // www.SeniorCenterJH.org // [email protected]
Our Mission
Enhancing and supportingthe lives of seniors.
MONDAY, APRIL 26TH 6:00 PM
Join us online or on the phone for our book club! We will be reading and discussing Bird Cloud: A Memoir of Place by Annie Proulx. Part autobiography, part natural history, Bird Cloud is the story of Annie Proulx falling in love with the wetlands and prairies by the North Platte River in Wyoming. Print copies or audiobooks of Bird Cloud are available for pick-up or home delivery. Please call the Senior Center to sign-up.
This book club is offered in partnership with Teton County Library and will be facilitated by Kate Jensen.
Books clubs will be offered on the last Monday of each month. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of our May book!
Yoga Basics is Back
TAUGHT BY JO WARDENMONDAYS 4:00 PM
Formerly offered Thursdays at 10:30 am, our Yoga Basics class has returned!
Have you wanted to try yoga but do not know how to start?
Do you need a refresher after months away from yoga? If so, then this class would be great for you!
Jo Warden also teaches Yoga for Strength on Wednesdays at 9:00 am and Functional Fitness on
Thursdays at 9:00 am.
All fitness classes are offered online by going to
www.SeniorCenterJH.org/events The suggested contribution for seniors is $5 per fitness class.
Giving Back
MONETARY DONATIONSAnnie & Rod Newcomb Nancy Cummins
Jackson Hole Duplicate Bridge Guys Who Give, Teton Chapter Barbara & Bill McPeak
Jane Jerger Bob Shervin Amazon Smile Suzanne Salzmann Nancy & John Rogers Dianne Pfabe
Barbara Garmon Odd Fellows Lodge #8 Sue & Dave Roters Brian Christensen Martin Muschaweck Brad Wolf Barley Peery Deidre Ashley Bill Newton FC Excavation MISCELLANEOUS DONATION Legacy Lodge
St. John’s Living Center Kim Lane
MEMORIAL DONATIONS CAROL BLACK
Regina & Gerald Schultz Bob Shervin EUNICE T GOLDBERG Joel Goldberg PHYLLIS BREEN Anonymous Bob Shervin HERB HAZEN Anonymous BERKLEY JOHNSTON Anonymous
ALBERT (BOOTS) NELSON
Anonymous
BRIAN NELSON
Joel Goldberg
SUE SALZMAN
Sherry & Dennis Gralund
GLORIA SHUFELDT
Bob Shervin
JOHN KIEFLING
Mary & Mark Obringer
MEMORY WALL
ALBERT L (BOOTS) NELSON
Joyce & John Batson
NEWSLETTER DONATIONS
Jean DeMarsh
Mary Lou & Richard Klene Louise & Richard Galiher Sheila Weitz
Adrienne & Peter Ward Mary Ann McLeod Betty Benson
Regina & Gerald Schultz Joyce & Ron Surdam Jennifer & Michael Stauth John Buhler
Diane Hazen Mary & Lee Cutler
Ann Williams & Bob Laganza Sharleen Kominsky
Carol & John Harkness Joel Goldberg
Joan & John Shipman Nancy & Alan Brumsted Ann & Vance Carruth Bob Benz
Sherry & Dennis Gralund Betty & Chuck Terrill Bobbie & Ed Taylor Christine Clapp
Peggy & John Hebberger Deborah & Al LaPointe Barb & Larry Huhn Rosemary McIntosh Mary Springer T.R. Shelby Sally Johnson
Sherry & Joe Kinsella
Let It Go Workshop
LIGHT!! It is so great to see the days get longer and brighter! It gives a sense of energy, hope and renewal. While I’m sure we still have some stormy days to come, both literally and figuratively, it seems the worst of the winter and pandemic are nearing an end.
But….unfortunately, it’s not over yet. As much as we would love to open our doors again today, we will continue to take a cautious approach to returning to normal. When the time is right, our plan is to do a staggered re-opening starting with activities that can be offered in person while maintaining safe distances. In-house dining will come later, but we will continue to
offer curb-side pickup of lunches for those who don’t yet feel comfortable to dine inside with us. I know the pandemic and changes it brought has been difficult for many of you. Our staff is anxious to see you again and hear your voices throughout the building. While I can’t give a definite date for starting re-opening, I am hopeful it will be soon. We will post updates on our web page and notify you in other ways. And, of course, we welcome your phone calls! Light at the end of the tunnel….light at the end of the day….we look forward to seeing you soon!
-Becky Zaist, Executive Director
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Charlotte Kidd
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Brenda Silverman
Jim Walton
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Jean Dalton
Roby Hurley
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Cindy Budge
Benny Tucker
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Marian Butcher
Barb Carlson
Ann Carruth
Ceil Caruso
Shawna Sopher
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Jan Campau
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Lawrence Bennett
Diana Brown
Donna Martin
Dale Naylor
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Martha Davila Arribillaga
Roger Hayden
Steve Kuney
Martha Pittard
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Alan Bybee
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Myra Cathcart
Stan Zaist
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Frances Clark
Sue Imhoff
Nan Neth
Tom Ninnemann
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Grant Bell
Jackie Cronacher
Linda Thurber
JJ Villela
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Ellen Bernstein
Susan Costa
Ellen Nygaard
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Liz Barczynski
Sherry Thompson
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David Yoder
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Chris Clapp
Eric Fargo
Kenney Piatak
Pepi Stiegler
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David Donley
Susan Gunter
Carolyn Hawxhurst
Paula Perez
Ken Vickland
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Doug Brown
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Cecilia Bellinghiere
Emily Coombs
Jean Fulton
Eileen Funk
Bev Halm-Levin
Gene Jansen
Nancy McCarthy
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Chuck Bedell
Becky Rice
Sandy Strout
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Connie Harrison
Richard Hughes
Harold Moore
Bert Polkinghorne
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Nancy Brown
Marion Cadol
Cissie Ferguson
John Simms
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TELEPHONE BINGO
Tuesday, April 13th 2:00 - 3:30 PMDial in and play bingo from home! The suggested contribution for a 4-pack of bingo cards is $2.00. Please sign up by calling the Senior Center. We will play 5 rounds of bingo.
Birthday Lunch: Wednesday, April 28th
April birthdays will enjoy a to-go lunch compliments of First Interstate Bank.
Happy Birthday April!
DID WE MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY?
If your annual Senior Center membership has expired, you will not see your birthday listed. Please give us a call to renew.
WALK TO THE BEACH WITH US!
Are you feeling a little stir crazy? Ready to get outside and soak up the spring?
Join us for a spring mud march! It feels like a long time since any of us went to the beach, so we are going to walk there. We are walking the distance between Jackson and the Santa Monica State Beach in California: 957 miles! You can walk the distance independently or as a team. Call the Senior Center to sign up and get a copy of the fitness log.
WHAT TYPES OF ACTIVITIES CAN YOU TRACK?
-Walking (30 minutes): 3 miles -Bike (30 minutes): 6 miles
-Spring cleaning/gardening: 3 miles -Fitness Class: 8 miles
-Swimming (30 minutes): 4 miles
-Meditate for mental fitness (15 minutes): 1 mile -Weight training (30 minutes) 4 miles
Let us know if you have an idea for a physical activity that we should include!
Community Discussion
THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH3:00 PM
FACILITATED BY PAUL HANSEN
We all have so much to learn from one another. Each month, we have been getting together online or over the phone for a discussion of local issues.
This month, join us for a conversation about Jackson's environmental agenda. As someone who dedicated his career to conservation,
this topic is near and dear to Paul. We will talk about topics like protecting wildlife, responsible recreation, water quality, and more.
Participate online by going to www.SeniorCenterJH.org/events.
You can also participate on the phone by calling 346-248-7799. Press 895 3461 4112 (the meeting ID) when prompted. Press # when asked for the participant ID.
Thank You Suzanne
Salzmann,
For your generous gift to the Senior Center. Suzanne participated in our lunches and Bible Study for many years. She also purchased 4-H livestock animals for our meal programs. Her bequest will help us continue to serve seniors in the coming years. We are so very grateful!
If you have questions about how to leave a bequest in your will, we are happy to discuss with you. Please call Becky at 733-7300.
Fitness Schedule
MONDAYS10:00 AM
Leslie's Class with Lucretia
Music, cardio, weights oh my!
4:00 PM
Yoga Basics with Jo
Perfect for anyone just starting yoga
TUESDAYS 9:00 AM
Pilates with Michaela
Core strength and stability
10:30 AM
Yoga with Trish
Flow class to enliven and rejuvenate
WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM
Yoga for Strength with Jo Improves balance, strength and coordination THURSDAYS 9:00 AM Functional Fitness with Jo
Interval training and a full body workout that builds strength, agility and balance
10:30 AM
Tai Chi with Greg
Gentle, flowing movements good for the body & mind
FRIDAYS 8:00 AM
Pilates with Michaela
Core strength and stability
*Starts April 16th*
It is hard to believe that it has been a year since this Pandemic began. In some ways it feels like yesterday and in other ways it seems like decades ago. As more people get vaccinated and the CDC puts out new guidelines for vaccinated individuals it feels like we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. However, we have all been through a traumatic experience and I think some people are
forever changed. I’ve heard many people say that this year has given them time to reflect on what truly is important to them and a new appreciation for little things they have missed. Would you agree?
These are some things people have shared with me as lessons from the Pandemic: “I didn’t realize how much seeing a smile brightened my day; smiley eyes are just not the same”;
“I can’t wait to hug my grandkids”;
“I’m glad I learned how to Zoom but I don’t think I’ll keep doing it once this is all over”; “I hope society continues to prioritize
protecting vulnerable seniors & providing them the support they have earned”;
“I am more appreciative than ever to live in this incredibly generous & caring community-Yay Jackson Hole!”;
“I never thought I would miss grocery shopping so much!”;
“The Senior Center has been a lifesaver through all of this!”
This pandemic is not over yet but I do think it is a fitting time to start taking the time to reflect, process and heal. There are some beautiful lessons to learn. Better days are ahead.
-Erin Crow, Home Care Manager
Home Care Moments
Culinary Class
Join us online to learn some new culinary techniques! Keep your eyes and ears open for an announcement of the date, time and recipe for the next cooking class.
Volunteer Appreciation Month
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and ourvolunteers have given us so much to be thankful for. This year, our volunteer opportunities have looked very different than normal and our volunteers have stepped up. We know there are many people
who volunteered with us year after year, and have not been able to due to COVID-19. We're looking forward to the day when we can welcome people safely back into the Senior Center!
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
MEALS ON WHEELS Jill Aanonsen Janis Allen Mike Allen Robert Ayers Tessa Bennett Paul Brown Marion Cadol Lori Clark-Erickson Jean Day Sonia Diaz Georgia Eidemiller Chris Erickson Anne Fletcher Read Nancy Gardiner Tim Gardiner Billi Harrington Orion Hatch Cheri Healy Kira Heller Peter Henderson Nancy Hughes Barb Huhn Jade Hutchison Nancy Jarell Megan Jenkins Jeanine Karns Stacey Kelly Meredith Landino Judy Legg Emily Linhares Jennifer Love Dave Lloyd Janine Lloyd Lauren Long Elizabeth Mansfield Julie McLaurin Susan Mick Lybby Moore Shane Moore Lynne Myers Eli Olais Ella Olais Elvis Olais Kendall Peacock Sanja Pederson Sellers Pierce Ben Read Liz Rinn Olivia Roberts Kathleen Roe Tilli Rossetti Anne Schuler Julie Silverton Joyce Steece Steven Stimmel Sandy Strout Sue Theise Patty Tucker Jamie Turner Tyler Valentine Kathy Vaughn Erin Weisman Stefani Wells Kate Wilmot Sydney Wilmot Janet Wood Christi Yannelli TECH TUTOR Lori Clark-Erickson Tom Crowell Hunter Swanson Tyler Valentine TRISHAW RIDES Nancy Hughes Mike Welch MISCELLANEOUS
Boy Scouts of America
Cathedral Voices Sheila Davis Yvonne Dorsey Anabelle Erskine Lucretia Finlay Roni Grasseler Kris Gridley Paul Hansen Margaret Harris Deb Hill Matt Howard Kate Jensen Dennis Johnson Vicki Johnson Sarah Koznek Judy Legg Janine Lloyd Jennifer Love Elaine Luton Amy Madera Lynne Myers Thelma Quasdorf Orville Quasdorf Linda Rode T.R. Shelby Kendall Smithmen Amanda Stoebner Rozan Welch BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lou Hochheiser John A. Turner Bruce Hawtin Sara Van Genderen Bob Shervin Rick Stuck Irene Lund Cecilia Herbert Michael Schrotz
Tyler Valentine & Elaine Luton Jean Day
Lou Hochheiser Jade Hutchison
Deb Hill Roger Guest and Boy Scout
Sonia Diaz
Kira Heller
Anabelle Erskine
Live Your Best Life
April Newsletter 2021
P.O. Box 4677 Jackson, WY 83001 830 E Hansen (307) 733-7300 www.seniorcenterjh.org Non-Profit Org US Postage Paid PERMIT #13 Jackson, WYFrom Our Members
HAIKU BY ANNE NEWCOMB
Magpie sails to pine
Sun glows through white feathers Spring light in our yard.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lou Hochheiser Chair John A Turner Vice Chair Bruce Hawtin Secretary
Sara Van Genderen
Treasurer Bob Shervin Rick Stuck Irene Lund Cecilia Herbert Michael Schrotz
Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMUpcoming:
Senior Health and Fitness Day
MAY 26TH
Join the Senior Center and Parks & Recreation in a celebration of Senior Health and Fitness!
This is a great opportunity to try out different exercise classes and learn about aspects of health including physical fitness, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, brain health and more.
