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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
MARCH
2014
THE CENTER NEWS
Serving the Sequim-Dungeness
Valley Since 1971
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE SHIPLEY CENTER
- MARCH 2014
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
(Last day to purchase tickets is March 4)
Thursday March 13th at 11:30 am, $12 for Members, $15 for Non-Members
Menu:
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Buttered New Potatoes
Boiled Carrots
Soda Bread and Apple Crisp
A week in Belize has been donated for the Gala!
Air Miles are needed to complete the package.
If you have miles you would like to donate, call
Emily Westcott at 360-670-6294.
The Center News Sneak Peek…
Don’t Miss March…..
Trips and Tours…………………………………..Page 3
7th Tools for the Journey workshop
A Message from Our Director………...Page 5
Tax Aide…………………………..…………………..Page 9
11th & 25th Potluck at noon, followed by
Bunco
Calendar for March…...…..………………..Page 10
12th and 26th Dance at 6pm
South America in 68 Days………………Page 14
13th St Patrick's Day luncheon
Spotlight on Les Pacheco………………..Page 16
18th Tech Savvy Senior Workshop
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THE SHIPLEY CENTER
TRIPS &
TOURS
683-5883
Wednesday, March 12th,
Valley Nursery,
Bainbridge Island
With its six acres of nursery and garden
products there is something for every
gardener here! They specialize in plants
that grow well in the Northwest. They
even have a water garden section to help
those who have or are in the process of
building a pond. After we enjoy all this
nursery has to offer, we will head off to
Poulsbo with a stop at Central Market!
Departs 9 a.m. Est. Return 5:00 p.m.
$22 for Members / $26 for Non.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH’S
GREEN AND BLUE INSERTS FOR
MORE TRIP INFO!
Michelle Rhodes, Trips & Program Director
W
elcome to March, the start of spring
and more daylight!!! On March 9th
daylight savings will begin, so make sure
to “spring your clocks ahead” one hour.
For March you will see we are planning on
going to Valley Nursery to help you stock
up on any nursery items you may need
and can’t find here. For the outdoor
enthusiast I recommend taking advantage
of our trip to Cabela’s to help get all of the
gear you will need for the spring and
summer!
The Columbia River Day cruise has sold
out and has a waiting list. If you are
interested in going on this trip, I highly
recommend that you call in and get on the
waiting list, then not make any plans for
those days. As this trip is still a couple of
months out we will most likely have 2-4
people cancel between now and the
deadline (or even past the deadline). As
well, many people on the waiting list will
have other things come up and so the
chances for someone towards the end of
the waiting list to get a spot are pretty
good. The other overnight trips are also
having a great response, so do not delay in
signing up.
On a personal note, for
those of you who have
not heard, on January
25th at 12:13pm we
welcomed Greyson Lee
into our family. It was a
bit of a rough experience
all around, but Greyson
and I are doing well now.
Greyson was a big baby, weighing 9lbs
14oz, and measured 22 inches!!! Big sister,
Emma, is being a big help, and we are
starting to settle into a nice routine.
Michelle
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GRANDPARENTS' ANSWERING MACHINE
Hello . . . At present we are not at home, but please leave your message after you hear the beep.
Beeeeppp . . .
If you are one of our children, please press 1 and then select the option from 1 to 5 in order of "birth
arrival" so we know which one of you it is.
If you need us to stay with the children, press 2.
If you want to borrow the car, press 3.
If you want us to wash your clothes and do ironing, press 4.
If you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight, press 5.
If you want us to pick up the kids at school, press 6.
If you want us to prepare a meal for Sunday or to deliver it to your home, press 7.
If you want to come to eat here, press 8.
If you need money, press 9.
If you are going to invite us to dinner or take us out, please start talking . . . we are listening!"
AARP Tax Aide will begin on February 5th. Appointments will be available for Wednesday
afternoons and all day on Saturdays until April 12th. Call 683-6806 to make your appointment!
Who Am I?

I was born in Tacoma…
I don't need wings to fly…
 I always have a twinkle in my eye...if you catch me
in the right light!

For the answer and to see who will be featured in our
Spotlight article next month, see page 17.
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BY MICHAEL SMITH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A
member recently asked me, “Should I be paying $177 per month just to watch TV,
do email on my computer and talk on the phone?” Another asked, “I’m going to
Europe on a trip and I have a no frills cell phone. I’ve been thinking of getting a smart
phone or tablet, but I don’t know which one will be best for me. Can you help seniors and
others with decisions like these?” Another says, “I need help with all the technology
jargon these days. I don’t know what “The Cloud” is, but my kids want me
to put our family photos there! Is it safe?” Then we hear the question, “I
want to get a computer, but I’m not sure whether I should get a laptop, a
tablet, a netbook, or a desktop. What are the pros and cons of each one
and how do you use a tablet with no keyboard?” Finally, “Can we get a
tech dictionary? With WiFi, Cellular, eReaders, uploads, ISPs, Hotspots,
USB dongles, bandwidth, PC’s, download speeds, Androids, Apples and is it Bluetooth or
Blueteeth? I’m SO technologically confused!”
Help is on the way! A new 2-hour seminar, “Tech Savvy Senior 101” can give you an
intro that will help you make better consumer choices for your communications and
technology needs, especially regarding the purchase of computers, TV, internet, landline
and cellular services. This overview of what’s out there on the Olympic Peninsula can
help you make smart decisions. Handouts will be provided.
The seminar will be given by Heike Ward and Tom LaMure on Tuesday March 18th
starting at 1:30pm. The charge will be $5 for Shipley Center members and $10 for
non-members. The class is initially limited to 16 participants, so call the office or come in
to sign up right away! If this proves popular, another session may be scheduled at a later
date. If you don’t get all of your questions answered, individual follow up sessions will be
available with one of the presenters, who will donate their time in exchange for you
making a donation to Shipley Center of whatever amount you feel comfortable with.
Experience more fun, more value for your money, and more interesting things going on, at
YOUR Center for Friendship, Recreation and Education!
Michael, Executive Director
P.S. Just a note on the ins and outs of our financial situation: If you have not returned
your December fundraising letter reply card with a gift, would you please consider doing
so at this time? The months of January and February have been very tight financially.
We are trying to avoid digging into reserves or using Baywood Village money, which we
had hoped to save towards a new Center. We cannot all stop giving just because we hear
of someone else making a large gift. Your regular support in the form of unrestricted
donations is greatly needed to keep our operations in the black from month to month,
AND donations are tax deductible!
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BULLETIN BOARD for SHIPLEY CENTER’S
PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES!
Announcements
“Tech Savvy Senior” Tuesday
March 18th at 1:30 pm.
Foot care is now $20 for
members / $25 for non. To set
your appointment with Glory
Ingalls, call 683-6806.
Get your blood
pressure checked
on March 10th from
9:30-11:30 am by
Wright’s Home
Care Agency, Inc.
Potlucks every 2nd and
4th Tuesday at noon
followed by Bunco.
Come out and enjoy the
afternoon with other
Shipley Center members.
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Shipley Center Dances start at 6pm and go until 8pm.
$4 for member/$5 for non. Coffee and tea available.
The dances will be on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month. The Craig Buhler Band will perform on the
2nd Wednesday while Joey Lazzaro and The Cat’s Meow
Jazz Band performs on the 4th Wednesday. Hope to see
you there!
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***Community Announcements***
WOW! WORKING ON WELLNESS
Date:
Wednesday March 12th
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Place: Trinity United Methodist Church
100 North Blake Street, Sequim
Title:
“SELF CARE WHILE CARE GIVING”
By:
Debby Smith, RN
OLYMPIC DRIFTWOOD SCULPTORS
6th Annual Winter Show will be March 22 &
23, 2014 in the Audubon Center at Railroad
Bridge Park, 2151 W. Hendrickson Rd.,
Sequim. Show hours are 10 AM to 4
PM. Admission is free.
The exhibit of numerous sculptures will also
include “Fantasia” – a separate display of
fantasy related sculptures.
Demonstrations of works-in-progress will be
on-going throughout the show & driftwood
artists will be available to answer questions
& explain the process used in creating
these beautiful art pieces.
Hand crafted driftwood pendants & other
accessories, as well as unfinished
driftwood, will be available for purchase.
For more information call 360-681-2535 or
email info@olympicdriftwoodsculptors.org
New History Exhibits at MAC
Several new history exhibits are now on
display at the Museum & Arts Center in the
Sequim-Dungeness Valley (MAC), including
a 1907 REO Model B Runabout. Reportedly
the first car in the Dungeness Valley, the
vintage automobile was fully restored by the
Sequim Valley Car Club and is now a focal
point inside the MAC Exhibit Center, 175 W.
Cedar St. in Sequim.
Among the other new exhibits are sailing
ship models, maritime-related instruments
and tools, more than a dozen Northwest
Native baskets, and an “Evening Out”
exhibit of vintage hats and accessories that
include antique eyeglasses, pocket watches
and purses.
The Manis Mastodon exhibit has also been
updated with the addition of an eight-foot
wall built by MAC volunteer Rocky
Fankhouser to increase exhibit capabilities,
and a new display of mastodon and
mammoth teeth.
A new “Valentine Sweethearts” display of
more than two dozen love-themed vintage
dolls courtesy of the Olympic Peninsula Doll
Club is also on exhibit, featuring an
amorous assortment of collectible dolls that
include Kewpies, Raikes, American Girl,
Barbie, and Richard Simmons Nana’s
Family dolls, as well as an early 1970s
Shirley Temple Doll by Ideal. The display
remains on exhibit through March 22, after
which it will be changed to Easter-themed
dolls.
MAC Featured Artist - Ross Hamilton
A new art exhibition featuring celebrated
Sequim photographer Ross Hamilton opens
in March at the Museum & Arts Center in the
Sequim-Dungeness Valley (MAC). The show,
titled “Jewels of the Olympics,” is a 40-year
retrospective print exhibit of Hamilton’s
photographic work capturing Olympic
Peninsula landscapes and nature. An
opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday, March
7 at the MAC Exhibit Center, 175 W. Cedar
St. in Sequim, as part of the green colorthemed First Friday Art Walk. Admission is
free during the First Friday Art Walk. The
MAC Exhibit Center is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday. Daily admission is free
for MAC members, children 12 or under,
and middle and high schoolers with student
ID, or $3 for non-member adults. Call
683-8110 or visit www.macsequim.org for
details.
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Smiles for Life
Where: Shipley Center
Date & Time: Last Friday of the Month
Please call or email to make an appointment
Dental Assessment, Dental Cleanings, Fluoride Applications
Dental Access Programs
Cyndi S. Newman, RDH, BSDH, MSCH
Phone: 360-775-9042
Email: Cyndi_Newman@seniorsmilesforlife.com
FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING
Financial Report - Don Gerber presented the balance sheet for January 2014.
Total liabilities and assets as of January 31, 2014: $1,292,066.11 The report
included Statement of Financial Income and Expense and a Balance Sheet for
Baywood Village.
Technology/Membership – Ray Bentsen: Membership is at 1731. There were 21 new
members in January and 66 non-renewals.
Transportation – Lou Foldoe: Reported new signage on the Center bus that reads
“Shipley Center”. There was a discussion to improve the signage by including
“Sequim, WA”. Lou Foldoe will price the upgrade and let Michael Smith know
concerning the cost.
Fund Raising– Emily Westcott: A week in Belize has been donated for the Gala. Emily
states that she still requires a donation for “air miles” to complete the package. The
Gala is scheduled for May 31,2014. An auctioneer has been selected and Joe Borden
will MC.
NEW BUSINESS:
 Due to resignation of Les Pacheco, Esther Arredondo will become Grants
Committee chair.
 Mary Ellen Reed will take over the position of Administrative Assistant from Amala
Kuster.
 Linda “BZ” Zabora was unanimously approved to fill the Board position vacated by Les
Pacheco. BZ will assume the position of Social Chair.
Diabetes Prevention Program starting in March
Does diabetes run in your family? Have you been told your blood glucose is a little high?
Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes?
Take action -Tell Diabetes Not Me! A proven, powerful, and possible program that is effective in
helping people lose 5-7% body weight and increase activity needed to prevent diabetes.
National Diabetes Prevention Program being offered at the Shipley Center starting Tues. March
4th, 5:30-6:30 pm. Value: $380 for 16-week program and six monthly follow up sessions.
Scholarships are available. Info: Shirley Calodich MPH RD CD 385-0843 sbroughton@wsu.edu.
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FREE TAX-AIDE SERVICE CONTINUES
AT THE SHIPLEY CENTER!
IRS-certified AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers are available on Wednesdays and
Saturdays to prepare and electronically file your tax returns at the Shipley Center.
The service is free of charge.
The AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers are authorized to prepare most basic tax returns for
low-and-middle-income taxpayers. They do not prepare returns for taxpayers that
have income from rental properties, or for taxpayers with complicated business
returns.
Although the TAX-AIDE program is sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation,
you do not have to be an AARP member to benefit from this service. The program is
available for taxpayers of ALL ages.
Taxpayers should bring the following with them to their TAX-AIDE appointment:
 Photo ID
 Social Security cards for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents.
 W-2 from each employer
 All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, SSA-1099,
1099-G, 1099-C, etc.)—these include income from interest,
dividends, stock sales, retirement, self-employment, Social
Security, unemployment compensation, and cancellation of debt.
 Copy of 2012 tax return
 A check or bank document with your bank account numbers, if
direct deposit desired
 Any other documents necessary to complete your return. For
example, bring documentation of medical expenses, taxes paid, mortgage interest
paid, and charitable contributions if itemizing deductions.
An appointment is required. To make an appointment, contact the Shipley Center
volunteer staff at 683-6806. Appointments are available on
Wednesday afternoons, from 12noon—4pm, and on Saturdays,
from 9am—4pm.
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MARCH 2014 ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
4
3
9am
9:30
TUESDAY
Balance Exercise
Art w/ Judy Priest
9:30
12:30 Chair Yoga
2pm
10
Tai Chi
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling,
SHIBA (Free
Health Ins Advice)
11am Senior-cize
Ukulele Class,
Fun Poker,
Computer Clinic
(Members only)
5
10:30 Adv/Intermediate
Tai Chi
1pm
Balance Exercise
9:30
Art w/ Judy Priest,
BP Check
11
9:30
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling
12:30 Chair Yoga
12pm Potluck (Sponsor:
Ukulele Class,
Fun Poker,
Legal Clinic
Computer Clinic
(Members only)
11am
Stretch Yoga #1
12pm
Bingo
1pm
Stretch Yoga 2,
Scrabble,
Writers Group
1pm
Bridge,
Mah Jongg
Balance Exercise
Tools for the
Journey workshop
11am
Senior-cize
1pm
Poker
6pm
Bingo
5:00pm Double Deck
9am
13
Balance Exercise,
WOW Watercolor
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9:30am Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
9am
Balance
Exercise
10am Glee Club
10am
PAN card game
11
Senior-cize
11am Senior-cize
11am
Stretch Yoga #1
1pm
Poker
12pm AARP Tax Aide
11:30
St. Patrick’s
Luncheon
6pm
Bingo
1pm
Scrabble
Caregivers )
1pm
1pm
Dominos,
Bunco, Ping Pong
Bridge,
Mah Jongg
6pm
Craig Buhler Band
3pm
Board Meeting
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Balance Exercise
Art w/ Judy Priest
9:30
5:00pm Double Deck
Pinochle
Ukulele Class,
Fun Poker,
Computer Clinic
(Members only)
Yoga
Tai Chi
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling,
SHIBA
11am Senior-cize
12:30 Chair Yoga
19
9am
10:00 Cribbage,
10am Knit & Crochet
2pm
PAN card game
9am
Judy Priest
Yoga
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1pm
10am
12pm AARP Tax Aide
10am Cribbage, SHIBA,
10:30 Int./Adv. Tai Chi
9:30
Glee Club
12
Tai Chi
11am Senior-cize
9am
9:30am Watercolors w/
11am Senior-cize
Dominos,
Ping Pong
7
Balance Exercise,
WOW Watercolor
10am Diabetes Support
FRIDAY
Pinochle
10am Knit & Crochet
2pm
9:45
THURSDAY
6
Yoga
9am
1pm
9am
10am Cribbage,
10am Knit & Crochet
1pm
WEDNESDAY
10:30 Adv/Intermediate
Tai Chi
1pm
Dominos,
Ping Pong
1:30
Tech Savvy Senior
20
Balance Exercise,
WOW Watercolor
21
9:30am Watercolors w/
9am
Balance
Exercise
11
Senior-cize
Judy Priest
10am Glee Club
10am
PAN card game
11am Senior-cize
11am
Stretch Yoga #1 1pm
Poker
12pm AARP Tax Aide
12pm
Bingo
6pm
Bingo
1pm
Stretch Yoga 2,
Scrabble
Writers Group
1pm
Bridge,
Mah Jongg
5:00pm Double Deck
Pinochle
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MARCH 2014 ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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Tai Chi
9am
Balance Exercise
9:30
9:30
Art w/ Judy Priest
10am Cribbage,
11am Senior-cize
12:30 Chair Yoga
2pm
Ukulele Class,
Fun Poker,
Legal Clinic
Computer Clinic
(Members only)
9am
Fiber Arts,
Wii Bowling,
SHIBA
10am Knit & Crochet
1pm
WEDNESDAY
10:30 Adv/Intermediate
Tai Chi
1pm
Yoga
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Balance Exercise,
WOW Watercolor
FRIDAY
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9:30am Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
8:30
Smiles for Life
9am
Balance Exercise
10am Glee Club
10am
PAN card game
11am Senior-cize
11am Senior-cize
11am
Stretch Yoga #1
1pm
Poker
12pm AARP Tax Aide
12pm
Bingo
6pm
Bingo
Stretch Yoga 2,
Scrabble
1pm
Bridge,
Mah Jongg
1pm
6pm
Joey Lazarro and
the Cats Meow
Jazz Band
5:00pm Double Deck
12pm Potluck (Sponsor:
Parkview Villas)
THURSDAY
Dominos,
Bunco,
Ping Pong
Pinochle
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9am
Balance Exercise
9:30
Art w/ Judy Priest
10am Knit & Crochet
11am Senior-cize
12:30 Chair Yoga
1pm
2pm
Ukulele Class,
Fun Poker,
Computer Clinic
(Members only)
March Trips
6th
12th Valley Nursery, Bainbridge Island
19th Clearwater Casino
21st Victorian Festival Museums (3 museums) Port Townsend
25th Cabela's, Lacey and Trader Joe's Olympia
29th Man of La Mancha, Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Yoga
SATURDAY
AARP Tax Aide
Intermediate Hula
1
8:30
9:30
8
8:30
AARP Tax Aide
9:30
Intermediate Hula
6:30pm Bridge*
Tax Aide
Intermediate Hula
15
8:30
9:30
22
8:30
AARP Tax Aide
9:30
Intermediate Hula
6:30pm Bridge*
29
Greenbanks Farm and (2) thrift stores on Whidbey Island
8:30
9:30
AARP Tax Aide
Intermediate Hula
SUNDAY
Nail Care:
2
9
1pm
16
ALL
DAY
Daylight Saving
Time Start (Move
clocks forward)
Accordion Social
Dine-to-Donate at
Applebee’s with
coupon on pg. 19
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B Y APPOINTMENT:
*Must (RSVP 775-4411)
Feet or hands (Tue. - Thur.)
For appointments, call the
Shipley Center office at 683-6806.
Acupressure:
Mondays - Noon to 2pm
For appointments, call the Shipley Center office
at 683-6806.
Dental Appointments:
Smiles for Life - Dental Access Program.
Last Friday of the month.
For appointments, call 775-9042.
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8 Richard Dietz
16 Thomas Floathe
Alice Eklund
Martin Shapiro
Kathleen Sue
Pam Upchurch
George
Loretta Bilow
Margaret Lajambe 17 Hal Bishop
Barbara Davies
Cathy Magnusen
Patricia Fogard
Carole Doerschlag
Charles Magnusen
Stuart J
Marcia Homer
Randall Radock
MacKenzie
Paul Rogland
Sandy Pope
Orland Russell
9 Lou Parziale
Patricia Svege
Shirley Rodgers
David Gedelman
Royoko Toyama
18 Pat Bohn
Pauline Jeffery
Albert Burge
Diane Fisk
10 Joy Barrett
Rena Blank
Elena Karr
David A Hall
Sandra Deckman
Lillian Macedo
Beverly Humphrey
Kira Kersting
Kirsten Ruhl
Lois McGuire
Catherine Venator
Lois Schaefer
Betty Saviano
Lynne Waterson
Lora Bergren
11 Victoria Lincoln
19 Vivian Senz
Shirley Dudas
Donna Woods
Ronald Engle
Naomi Hutchinson 12 Lois Claar
20 Dick Abell
Elizabeth Smith
Verla Harwell
Delmarie
Keoki Staab
Larry Howard
Fieldhammer
Arie
Robert Medsker
Vlaardingerbroek 13 Ruth Erskine
Terry Stone
Dorothea Millar
Margery Terpstra
Patrick L Dillon
Frederic Robinson
21 Inge Erbenich
Laray Greene
Ralph E Hall
14 Bridget Baker
Nancy Isaacson
Sandra K Howard
Janice Boyungs
Margie Jaedicke
Georgeanne
Theodore Miller
Teresa MacDonald
Bradley
Dale Rodger
Paul Peterson
Bill Cunningham
Thomas Sallee
Mary Ellen Reed
Rose Forbes
Jeanne Marie
22 Sherrill Clajus
Truskin
Larry Kahle
Carol Yada
James Mann
Renee L Meyer
Doreen St Clair
Robert Nagy
Betty Archer
Judy Ware
Orville Graham
15 Marjorie Sands
Janice Laney
Dorothy A Wilson 23 Judi Anderson
Charles Sullivan
Bruce Becker
16 Barbara Bauer
Elaine Bezdicek
Phyllis Bentley
Nancy Brown
Beth Culhane
Jean Bufkin
Jacqueline Davis
Cynthia Edel
Wayne Harrison
Ann Sutherland
MARCH
23 Mary Jane
Cumiford
Bob Nuffer
Dick Rapasky
Cheri Sallee
Linda Townsley
Joan Troop
24 George Grayhek
Connie Jenkins
Ralph Turner
Rebecca Young
25 Lorri Gilchrist
Roberta Sherrod
Richard Valaske
Shirley Voigt
26 Jean Brown
Helen King
27 Nancy Bolon
Lacy Hennessey
Montel Livingston
28 Robert Cacy
Dianne Howerton
Brenda Mosler
Elizabeth Olszak
Melba Weston
29 Diane Huntington
Elaine Leptich
Mabel Marden
Chris Orban
Marilyn Parkinson
30 Jean Epps
Richard Godsey
Patricia Peterson
31 Mary Bogers
Pamela Godsey
Andie Maaske
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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
T HANK Y OU TO OUR D ONORS
General Fund:
Paul & Jeanne Crawford
Judy Field
Elaine Grinnell
Claude Groff
Balraj & Betty Sokkappa
William & Lois Thomas
Royoko Toyama
Capital Campaign
Charlotte Frazier
Sharyn Fuller
Our thoughts and prayers go out
to the families of our deceased
members. Please take a moment to
remember our members who have
recently passed away
In Memory of
Linda Benson
James L. Crawford
Catherine Curran
Bill Olson
Charles Runyan
Gillian Tait
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Welcome to New and
Returning Members
Carol Alfarone
Gene Alfarone
Marcia Lyn Barrett
Richard Barrett
Peter Bogers
Betty Brooks
Marci Brooks
Jerry Dailey
Inge Erbenich
Lewis Gould
Elaine Grinnell
Diane Huntington
Lon B. Jackman
Ben Johnson
Jeanne Johnson
Dana Knight
Tom Loveday
Sharon Maples
Linda McCabe
Donald McKelvey
David Nasse
Laura Orton
Elaine Peaslee
Christine Reames
Lisa Reed
Robin Reed
Dale Rodger
David Sadler
Robert L. Smith
Robert Stone
Shirley Taylor
Susan Trapp
Caryl Turner
Ralph Turner
Nelly Wadkins
Bob Young
LEGACY GIVING
IT’S MORE THAN AN ACT OF GENEROSITY
IT IS AN IMPORTANT INVESTMENT IN THE
FUTURE OF OUR CENTER. TO BE A PART
OF THIS FINE TRADITION, ASK YOUR
ATTORNEY TO ADD THIS, OR OTHER
SUITABLE LANGUAGE, TO YOUR WILL:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Sequim
Senior Services, Tax ID number
91-1355592, 921 E Hammond St, Sequim,
WA 98382, (insert: dollar amount,
percentage of estate, description of real
estate or other property, nature of gift, or
remainder of my estate).”
Contact:
Executive Director, Michael Smith,
to discuss legacy giving.
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
MARCH
Page 14
2014
South America in 68 Days!
By Margaret Cox
The Frozen Continent
From the headline, I’m sure you can guess what I am writing about this month, one of the
great experiences of my life . . . ANTARCTICA! Weather was wonderful—sure, a little
chilly—but, everyone who had ever been there before could not believe the calm conditions
of air and sea we experienced. Of the three days cruising here, we had one full day of
blue, sunny skies with glass-like seas.
Scenery: In various shades of white, blues, and greys, viewing the landscape is almost a
spiritual experience. Jagged rock formations exposed from the land beneath create dark
contrasts to the sea and ice. Everywhere you look, there is something to photograph . . .
glaciers, ice formations, icebergs, wildlife, interesting juxtapositions of line, color, and
shape. . . . Scenery is magnificent . . . awe-inspiring . . . breathtaking! One passenger
said he’d sent an e-mail simply with one word: indescribable!
The power of the ice, and
the glory of the sky. . . .
Reflected Grandeur
Wildlife: In the most pristine environment on Earth, wildlife abounds. Although certainly
many more species, we did see Adelie, Gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, crabeater seals,
humpback, Minke, and killer whales, and various species of seabirds . . . albatrosses,
cormorants, skuas, and petrels. Unfortunately, we were not in an area of “the big guys”,
Emperor or King penguins.
Humpback whale
surfacing.
Adelie penguins goin’
for a cruise.
Up close and personal . . .
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2014
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Inhabitants: Some 40 countries have research bases in Antarctica. There are three US
stations: Palmer, 44 people, South Pole-Amundsen, 150, and McMurdo-Ross Island with
1000 personnel living in a small town. The latter, not only a research station, is the
logistical hub, having an air field with helicopters and airplanes capable of both wheel
and ski landings. Most people will leave from
Christchurch, NZ, to McMurdo; then take off to
Visiting Palmer Station (USA) personnel
other stations.
leaving our ship in their Zodiac.
Life at Palmer: Of the eight personnel (6 guys,
2 women) who came aboard, to a person, once
they experienced one summer in Antarctica, they
were hooked, and return year after year. They
work a minimum of 6, 9-10 hour days a week.
They live in two-person dorm-like rooms. Two
professional chefs prepare meals and snacks
which requires some creativity, what with
supplies being delivered infrequently. (The ship
gave them a supply of fresh produce to take
back to the station, a welcome treat.) An
exercise facility, bar and game room, and movie theatre are there for recreation. A hospital room with doctor has a tele-medicine hookup to the University of Texas medical
branch. A reverse osmosis process converts sea water to drinking water.
Interesting Facts:
Ocean: The parts of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans that surround Antarctica
are now collectively, officially known, as the Southern Ocean.
 It is the most biologically productive ocean on earth.
 The clearest water in the world, visibility is over 100 feet.
 No sharks live in the Antarctic.
 There are 260 species of fish in the Southern Ocean; 120 species around the
continent.
 Fish produce their own “antifreeze” of proteins and sugars, so they don’t freeze in 28 F
sea water
 Icefish are the only vertebrate species with no hemoglobin; blood is clear.
 Antarctic water is a major driver of global ocean circulation; takes 40 years to circulate
to the equator and back!
Large tabular (table) iceberg, sheared off an ice shelf, 4200 ft. wide and
100 ft. tall above the surface of the water (only 10-20% of its actual height!).
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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
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Spotlight on Les Pacheco
By Patty Selaya
S
hipley Center member Les Pacheco is a California
transplant whose roots now run deep in Sequim. An avid
card player, Les is a regular at most of our weekly card
games.
Les was born and raised in Colusa, California. At the age of
seven, he spent over a year in a sanitarium after contracting
Tuberculosis. He managed to recover quite well and in high
school, ran the 440 relay for the state championship in the Los
Angeles Coliseum. Les said he didn't win but he didn't finish last
either!
Les, or should I say Dr. Pacheco, earned a PHD in Policy
Planning and Administration and settled with his wife Helen in
Sacramento, where they raised their family and owned two video
stores. Les and Helen, who have been happily married for 57
years, retired and became "RVers." On a three-family RV trip to
Canada, they had to wait three days for the Port Angeles ferry.
During their wait, Les and Helen discovered Sequim. He says
they were impressed with the beauty of the town and surrounding
area but especially with the friendliness of the people.
In 1997, shortly after their son Steve moved into a house across
the street from them, Les and Helen sold their home and moved
to Sequim. Thankfully, Steve didn't take it
personally and eventually moved to the Seattle
area too. Les found out about the senior center
and the card games a few years ago and has
been a member ever since. We are happy to
count Les as a member, and so are his fellow
card players, especially when he loses!
MARCH
2014
THE CENTER NEWS is published
monthly for the Shipley Center, a
non-profit organization at 921 E.
Hammond St, Sequim. Deadline is the
12th of the month.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Shipley Center is to
enrich the lives of adults through social,
health and fitness activities, trips,
educational classes, low-income housing
opportunities, and referrals to community
resources.
THE SHIPLEY CENTER
Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
STAFF
Executive Director, Michael Smith
Trips /Program Director, Michelle Rhodes
Bookkeeper, Debbie Hudson
Administrative Assistant, Mary Ellen Reed
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Betty Barnard
Jane Dalton
Elaine Leptich
Theresa Nasmith
Cheryl Hamilton
Eva Rider
Patty Selaya
Sue Skubinna
Miriam Spreine
Judi Anderson
SPECIAL PROJECT VOLUNTEERS
Jim Money, Computers
Steve Solberg, IT Network
Joy Miller, Grants
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ray Bentsen, President
Joe Borden, Vice-President/Capital Campaign
Don Gerber, Treasurer
Margaret Cox, Secretary
Bob Anundson, Land Development
Patty Selaya, Personnel Chair
Lou Foldoe, Transportation Chair
Judy Lange, Crafts & Raffles
Esther Arredondo, Grants Chair
Linda (BZ) Zabora, Social Chair
Emily Westcott, Fundraising Chair
THE CENTER NEWS
Publisher/Editor: Christina Norman
JUDY PRIEST
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PHONE 360-683-5660
WATERCOLOR CLASSES
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT
THE SHIPLEY CENTER
Advertising Sales
Michelle Rhodes
seniorcentertrips@olypen.com
WEB SITE:
www.sequimseniorcenter.org
The Shipley Center is not responsible
for, nor does it endorse any business or
service published in this paper. Articles
written for this newsletter are the
opinion of the authors & not necessarily
those of the Shipley Center or the Board
of Directors. The Shipley Center is a
registered trade name of Sequim Senior
Services, a WA Non-Profit corporation,
Tax ID #91-1355592. Donations are
tax deductible under IRS Sec 501(c)3.
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
MARCH
Page 17
2014
Moon Palace Restaurant
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
10% off your total ticket
(valid only 3:30 - 5:00pm, Tues-Sun)
(Cannot be combined with any other offer)
ALL YOU CAN EAT!
Sunday Lunch Buffet: $8.25 Adults $6.25 Kids (12 & under)
Located at:
Creamery Square
323 E. Washington St
Sequim, WA 98382
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tues – Thurs: 11:30 am - 8:30pm
Friday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: Noon - 9:00pm
Who Am I? Answer
Emily Westcott
To find out more about the
Divine Ms Em, be sure to read
next month's Spotlight article.
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
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MARCH
2014
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Land: On the fifth largest continent, 9000 feet below the ice surface, are land
formations, with mountains as high as the Alps.
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Under-ice lakes and rivers are the largest wetlands on earth!
 Temperatures are high enough for liquidity.
 Microbes have been discovered in samples taken from that water, something that
totally amazes scientists.
The Antarctic is melting from the bottom; Greenland is melting from the top.
Radioactive decay from underneath the glaciers melts them
Annually, a reading has to be taken to mark the true South
ICEBERG
Pole.
The magnetic south changes constantly, both on land and
in the water.
The size of Antarctica changes dramatically in the winter,
with the formation of sea-ice adding to the coastline, 3-4
million to over 19 million square kilometers.
Continual Antarctic cyclones take 14 days to
circumnavigate the continent.
Other than birds, the largest land animal is a 3 mm
“wingless fly”!
April Newsletter: Next month, I will take you from the frozen
Antarctic to the hot, humid rainforests of Brazil’s Amazon
River! Such a contrast in only two weeks’ time! Until then . . .
be well, stay happy . . .
Margaret
Crumbling glacier front
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
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MARCH
2014
CLIP & USE COUPON ON SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH
Announcing:
Senior Sundays at Applebee’s!
Where: Applebee’s in Sequim (130 River Rd) Or call
683-9090 to order “Carside-to-Go!”
When: The third Sunday of every month
Time: Any time from 10:00 am until midnight
Who: Everyone - Diners of all ages!
Give this coupon to your server when ordering!
15% of your food & non-alcoholic
beverages bill will be donated to your
local non-profit Shipley Center!
(formerly Sequim Senior Activity Center)
Thank You!
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
Office Phone: (360) 683-6806
E-mail: sequimsr@olypen.com
Office Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
MARCH
2014
Travel desk: (360) 683-5883
E-mail: seniorcentertrips@olypen.com
BAD WEATHER CLOSURE POLICY
As we start into the bad weather season, we wanted to remind you about our Bad Weather Closure Policy.
Hopefully we won’t have to use this for quite awhile, but it is always better to be prepared!
If the Sequim School District declares NO SCHOOL or a LATE START, then the Senior Activity Center will be
CLOSED for the ENTIRE DAY. PLEASE NOTE: We are CLOSED even on LATE START days.
SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSURE INFO
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TV: KOMO 4, KING 5, KIRO 7, Q13 FOX
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