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SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2016
THE CENTER NEWS
Serving the Sequim-Dungeness
Valley Since 1971
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE SHIPLEY CENTER
- JANUARY 2016
Chinese New Year
Tuesday, January 26
at 11:30am
Tickets (non-refundable)
$12 Members / $15 Non-Members
Sponsored by Lori Schmidt
with Kitsap Bank
Traditional Chinese
New Year Menu
Catered by Cindy & George Lee of
Moon Palace Restaurant
Pie Raffle
Tickets $1.00 each
With Entertainment
See Michael’s Message “Financial Scams to AVOID, Part I “ on pg. 5
Friday, February 12 at 2:00pm
in Shipley Center’s Main Room
Tickets (non-refundable)
$18 Members / $22 Non-Members
Models & Fashions
by Karol’s of Sequim
Door Prizes supplied by
Karol’s of Sequim
Sponsored by Hart’s Books
and Clearwater Bidets
High Tea Catered by
Katherine Kitts of The
Sweet Beginning Café
Scones, Cookies,
Sandwiches
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SHIPLEY CENTER
TRIPS & TOURS
683-5883
Cascadia Art Museum, Edmonds
This art museum opened in
September of 2015. Cascadia Art Museum
is the first museum dedicated to NW art
from the late 19th century through the
1960s, defined by the waters that flow from
the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific
Ocean. With six galleries, a multi-purpose
education room, gift shop, and event space,
the 11,000 square foot museum is part of
the adaptive re-use of one of Edmonds’
most iconic, mid-Modern century buildings.
We will explore their newest
exhibit:
LOOKING BACK, MOVING
FORWARD: A Centennial tribute to Nellie
Cornish & The Cornish College of the Arts.
Delving deep into public and private
archives Cascadia presents historic artwork,
dance films, costumes and more, by key
Cornish figures such as Merce Cunningham,
Robert Joffrey and Mark Tobey. We’ll stop
for an early lunch (on your own) before we
go to the museum.
Beth Barrett, Trips & Tours Coordinator
Happy New Year!
As I write this, I am in Victoria for
the Holiday trip! Yes, it was rainy and
windy coming across on the Coho, and it
stayed that way for a few hours after we
arrived, but when we took the city tour,
the skies cleared for us and we all
enjoyed lunch in Oak Bay. There is more
to come tonight, with a visit to Butchart
and The Butterfly Gardens! If we do this
trip next year, you might want to be
included!!
Because there are so few trips in
January and February, we are posting the
information on our cancellation policy for
the Trips and Tours department on one
of the trip sheets. Please look it over and
if you have any questions, feel free to
call me. Several people have asked me
why the price on some trips has
increased. Though gas prices have gone
down
somewhat,
insurance
and
maintenance for the bus have NOT gone
down. I am hoping we can continue to
offer affordable trips throughout the year.
And, as usual, please continue to send
new ideas my way!
Remember, every month we will
have a shopping trip. We will also have
several overnight trips throughout the
year, and I will be listing them ALL next
month.
Beth
DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP: Jan 13th
Thursday, January 28th, departs 9:00 a.m.
Est. Return 5:30 p.m. $44 for Members /
$50 for Non-Members
TAKE
A
LOOK AT THIS MONTH’S GREEN
AND BLUE INSERTS FOR
MORE TRIP INFO!
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2016
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Board Notes from the December Board Meeting

Membership is the same as last month,1832, with an average age of 72.3.

A date for the 2016 Gala has been set for Friday, July 29, once again at Sunland Golf & Country
Club with John Curley as auctioneer. Bob Hitchcock volunteered 5th Avenue’s sponsorship of
John Curley.

Michelle Rhodes described a “quick and easy” fundraiser to begin in January, involving the sale
of Taco Time coupon booklets for “a buck apiece” which includes a free taco, so the booklets are
basically free to the buyer!

Michael Smith announced that, to date, his end-of-year fundraising letter has brought in over
$3000 in donations.

Shipley Center’s knitting group has stepped up to the plate to provide knitted caps and scarves
in response to a plea from the Boys & Girls Club for 20 per month during the winter.

Outgoing board member, Emily Westcott was presented with a gift of
appreciation for her three years of service. She has been instrumental in
organizing the fundraising Galas and we look forward to her continued
leadership in a non-board position next year.

President, Joe Borden, tasked the 2016 Board Members to come up with one
fundraiser per month!
Hello 2016!!! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and
your New Year is off to a fantastic start!
This year, there are several changes to our activity calendar. A short list of
these changes follows. There are further notices on p. 7.
 Diabetes Support Group – now meets on the first Tuesday of the
month in the front room (on the first Tuesday of the month Cribbage
will meet in the main room).
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 Potluck and Bunco – are now on the 1 and 3 Tuesdays of the month.
 Seniorcize (11am) class – will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, thank you Jan
for your years of three-days-a-week commitment. We appreciate that you are
continuing to lead the class twice a week.
I want to thank the Diabetes Support Group, Potluck and Bunco for being so gracious in
their willingness to move their dates, and to Cribbage for switching rooms once a month.
This cooperation is necessary for us to fit all of the activities in our current building. You may
see additional schedule changes in the future, but for now things should remain the same.
We regret that Open Mic and the Acrylic Class have moved on to other locations. We will
be looking to find additional activities of a similar nature to offer at Shipley Center. If anyone
is interested in leading either an Open Mic or painting/art class, please give me a call!
Michelle Rhodes
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2016
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BY MICHAEL SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Beginning a new year is a good time to begin thinking about some new ways to protect yourself!
Several people have asked me to feature information about scams to avoid. This article is the first
installment and I will write more about this topic in upcoming months.
This month, we will look at a misleading charitable solicitation, followed by several ways to protect
yourself:
A woman came into my office with her donation check and said she might as well bring it in as mail
it. She showed me the letter she had received from The Seniors Center. It looked legitimate, and told of
the "desperate need” for funds, asking her to "rush your emergency $35 donation."
The woman who brought this in thought it would help her senior center, the Shipley Center, but she
had been deceived. This outfit, by its very name, The Seniors Center, is probably causing similar confusion
and diverting funds intended for thousands of senior centers all over the nation. Donations to it do not help
any local senior centers to carry out any local programs.
An address in Washington D.C., and their desperate appeal to "raise $52,134.24 by next Thursday"
are high-pressure and are NOT tax-deductible! That's right: The Seniors Center is not a charity; it is a
lobbying organization under IRS classification 501(c)4. They are NOT a 501(c)3 non-profit organization like
your local Shipley Center. Donations to us are tax deductible, and donations to them are not.
Do not be fooled by these letters! Give locally, where you can see your dollars at work, and nobody
is trying to trick you with phony names.
You should have received a legitimate fundraising letter from me in December with testimonials
from our members. If you did not, please let us know . . . it is never too late to do a good thing!
An article from the National Council on Aging, lists other scams to be aware of including Medicare/
health insurance fraud, counterfeit prescription drugs, funeral and cemetery scams, fraudulent anti-aging
products, telemarketers, internet fraud, investment schemes, reverse mortgage scams, sweepstakes and
lottery scams, the “you have received an inheritance” scam, and the grandparent scam. Sounds pretty
scary, right?
Some ways to protect yourself:

Don’t give personal information over the phone to anyone who calls you posing as a Medicare
representative. If you provide the right information, they can submit false claims to Medicare and get
paid thousands of dollars for treatments they did not provide.

Don’t buy prescription drugs over the internet, as fake or even harmful substances have been sent
to consumers. They will not only not treat what ails you, but could be dangerous to take.

Don’t agree to pay debts of a deceased family member without consulting an attorney. You may not
be required to pay them, or they may not be legitimate debts at all, created just to scam you at a
vulnerable time in your life.

Don’t be pressured into buying an expensive casket if you are electing for cremation, as only a
cardboard container is required.

Don’t ever send money or give your credit card info out online or over the phone to claim an
inheritance, sweepstakes, lottery prize, or any other funds they say are coming your way. One
senior here in Sequim spent over $75,000 on “legal fees” to process a supposed multi-million-dollar
inheritance from a “distant relative” in a foreign country. Not only was there no “inheritance”, but
none of the $75,000 was ever recovered. If you are a legitimate winner or heir, you will not have to
pay anything.
Here’s to a new year of smart financial decisions! Let me know if I can be of assistance.
Michael
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2016
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***Community Announcements***
Sequim Senior Meals
WOW! WORKING ON WELLNESS
Date:
Wednesday January 13th
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Place:
Trinity United Methodist Church
100 North Blake Street, Sequim
Title:
“Sleep Hygiene: Work Hard to
Rest Easy”
Dr. Joshua Jones, Medical
Director Peninsula Behavioral
Health
By:
OlyPen Ostomy & Intestinal
Support Group
A support group for individuals
with any type of Ostomy, Crohns
Disease, or other G.I. issues. Family,
caregivers, and friends of people with this
type of chronic issue are also welcome. Help
to reduce anxiety, learn coping skills, hear
other’s stories, and be in a place where other
individuals understand. We realize how
frustrating, embarrassing, and isolating a
chronic illness can be, so please join us to
share your concerns and receive emotional
support.
*Olympic Medical Center, 939 Caroline
St, Rm B, Port Angeles, held once monthly on
Tuesdays.
*Sequim Library, 630 North Sequim
Avenue, Sequim, held once monthly on
Thursdays.
For dates and time, please contact us either
via email; emptyingthecrap@gmail.com or
call 360-504-2875.
OlyCAP has partnered with
Shipley Center as the new
location for the Sequim Senior Meals Program.
Meals are served Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays at 4:30 for a $5 donation from each
guest. Reservations can be made by calling 360-683
-8491 before 3:00 the day before. For additional
information or help making a reservation please call
Gabe at 360-683-8491.
We are having great success in our new
location.
Rainshadow Poetry
April 2016 Competition
Sponsored by Olympic Theatre Arts
Open to all residents of Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
Submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m.
on Jan. 22, 2016.
Submissions will be juried as two groups:
Students (K-12) and Adults
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS to
RainshadowPoets2016@gmail.com
Include Your name, address, phone number
Your email address
Your grade level and school if you are a student.
IF SUBMITTING POEMS BY U.S. POSTAL MAIL:
please include the above information AND…
a check for your entry fee made payable to Olympic
Theatre Arts. Mail to: Judy Duncan / Poetry, P.O. Box 1033,
Sequim, WA 98382
(Students $5, Adults $10)
CRAVE Café Closes
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the owners of
CRAVE Café have decided to close their
location here in our Center. We appreciated our
partnership with them, enjoyed their delicious
food and their catering skills at our Gala. We
wish Janis and her crew all the best in their
future endeavors. Shipley Center will pursue
other options to once again provide a cozy place
to have lunch, but this may take several months.
Stay tuned for future developments!
Michael Smith, Executive Director
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JANUARY 2016
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BULLETIN BOARD for SHIPLEY CENTER’S
PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES!
Beginning in January,
our Potlucks & Bunco
will move to the First
and Third Tuesdays of
each month.
Hart’s Fine Books and
Clear Water Bidets are
now offering a 10%
discount to all Shipley
Center Members.
(Must show membership
card. Don’t have one?
Pick one up at the
office!)
The Diabetes Support Group will start meeting
on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning in
January, 2016 (This is a change from the first
Wednesday of each month). If you have any
questions, please contact Susan Sorensen at
360/681-0977.
Sequim Accordion Social
You are invited to our Accordion Social held in Sequim
on Sunday, January 10, 2016
TIME:
WHERE:
Suggested Donation:
What to Bring:
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Shipley Center, Sequim
921 E Hammond St
Sequim, WA 98382
$2.00 per person
Your Accordion for players –
Your enthusiasm for listeners!
Featured Player will be the Bonnie Birch Trio
If you know of someone who plays the accordion whom
we have not contacted, please let him or her know about
our event---and ask every player to bring their
accordion!! We hope to see our friends from Kitsap and
Pierce Counties as well as those from Clallam and
Jefferson Counties.
Questions: Call Car yl Dowell 520-369-3550 or Frank
Bruckner 208-290-4037
Starting
January
2016,
11AM
Seniorcize will meet on Monday and
Wednesday only. We would like to
thank Jan for her dedicated service of
three days a week for many years, and
appreciate her for continuing to lead
the class two days a week. If anyone
would like to offer suggestions or
would like to volunteer to lead a
similar class on Fridays at 11am, please
contact Michelle Rhodes at 360-6836806.
Beginners’ Mah Jongg will be starting
Wednesday, January 13th for 6 weeks.
9:00-11:00 AM. Call Dianne Whitaker
(683-4945) for details or call the office
(683-6806) to sign up.
Crochet Circle that meets at 1pm on the 2nd
Friday of the month will start meeting at
Shipley Center starting January 8 until 3pm in
the Craft Room.
Anyone wanting to learn how to crochet,
have ideas or need help with a project, there
will be several people who can assist you.
We also make things for charity, ourselves
and Shipley Center’s Store for sale.
Come and join us - 1pm to 3pm, 2nd Friday
of each month. Call Judy 360/460-4755
after 1pm if you have questions.
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2016
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Emily’s Service Appreciated by the Board
Emily Westcott, whose term as a Shipley Center board of director expired at the end of
2015, was presented with an award of appreciation by Joe Borden, Board President during
the December 15th Board of Directors meeting on behalf of the Board, staff and members.
This award was an acknowledgement of Emily’s dedicated service over the last three years.
During Emily’s tenure as a board member, she has been the Fundraising and Capital
Campaign chair.
Her efforts to improve the
annual Gala results have been
notable, as this last year saw a
near tripling of proceeds raised!
Thank you, Emily, for your
dedication and tenacious efforts
on behalf of Shipley Center!
Retiring Board Member, Emily
Westcott and President Joe Borden
KUNG HEE FAT CHOY!
GUNG HAY FAT CHOI!
However you translate it, it all means Happy New Year! . . . and good
fortune to you!
This year, 2016, will be the Year of the Monkey, a favorable time for those born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968,
1980, 1992, and 2004. The monkey is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to
the Chinese calendar.
There is a legend about how the animals’ positions were determined in the Chinese zodiac. The Jade Emperor
(The Emperor in Heaven in Chinese folklore) ordered that animals would be designated as calendar signs by competing in
a race, and the twelve that arrived first would be selected. All the animals came to the contest. The rat was concerned
about the speed of many of the animals; so, in order not to fall behind them, he thought up a good idea. He made the ox
carry him on the condition that he sang for the ox. The ox and he arrived first. The ox was so happy thinking he would be
the first sign of the year . . . but the rat had already jumped off his head, and so became the first lucky animal of the
Chinese zodiac!
The Chinese New Year is an auspicious time of many customs:
1. Kitchen God: A paper picture of this god is hung in the kitchen to observe what has gone on in the family for the
year. On New Year’s Day, that picture is burned, so he can return to heaven to report to the Emperor of Heaven.
2. New Clothes: It is always good to start the New Year with new clothing, particularly red, as it is a good-luck color.
One would not wear black because it signifies death.
3. Special Foods: Many different foods are traditionally eaten, symbolizing good things hoped for in the New Year. A
few examples:
a. Tangerines and Oranges. Displaying and eating these fruits is said to bring wealth and luck.
b. Long Noodles. If noodles are served, keep them as long as possible for long life.
c. Whole Fish. The Chinese word for fish sounds like the word for abundance. It’s important that the fish is served
with the head and tail intact to ensure a good start and finish to the year, and to avoid bad luck throughout.
4. Lai See: Lai See are small red and gold envelopes containing money and are given at the New Year from senior (in
age or position) to junior. The envelopes must be red and gold as these signify prosperity and good luck.
There are many more traditions associated with this event, and we in western societies have taken on some of these as we
gather together for an early new year celebration.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year of good health and prosperity!
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
JUDY PRIEST
WATERCOLOR EXCLUSIVES
PHONE 360-683-5660
ARTWORK FOR SALE IN THE
MAIN ACTIVITY ROOM
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
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JANUARY 2016 ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
#Sr. Nutrition
requires you
to call 360683-8491
before
3:00
the day before
to RSVP.
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
JANUARY TRIPS
January 7 : Silverdale Shopping
January 13th: Feiro Marine Life Center, Port Angeles
January 16th: Rose Theatre, Port Townsend
January 20th: Clearwater Casino
January 28th: Cascadia Art Museum, Edmonds
Other Upcoming Trips:
February 6th: Romeo & Juliette, Pacific Northwest Ballet
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7
9am
Balance Exercise
9:30
9:30
Watercolors
9:30
10am Diabetes Support,
Cribbage, SHIBA, 11am Seniorcize
Fiber Arts
10am
1pm Bridge, Ping
11:30 Potluck
Pong, Mah Jongg, 11am
Italian Language
1pm Bunco, Dominos,
Class
Ping Pong
12pm
11am Seniorcize
12:30 Chair Yoga
1pm
2pm
Fun Poker,
Ukulele,
Computer Clinic
(members only)
4:30
Tai Chi
Sr. Nutrition#
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Balance Exercise,
WOW Watercolor
Spanish
Language Class
9:30
9:30
Watercolors
10:00 Cribbage,
Fiber Arts,
SHIBA
10am Knit & Crochet
11am Seniorcize
1pm
Dominos,
Ping Pong
4:30
Sr. Nutrition#
12:30 Chair Yoga
Fun Poker, Legal
Clinic, Ukulele,
Computer Clinic
(members only)
Yoga
Tai Chi
9am
2:30
4:30
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Tap Dance
9am
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
10am Singing Bowls
PAN card game
Stretch Yoga 1
w/Leslie
1pm
Scrabble,
Stretch Yoga 2
w/Nancy
5pm
Pinochle
Balance Exercise,
WOW Watercolor
Balance Exercise
1pm
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong,
Crochet Circle
2:30
Senior
Sing-a-long @
Avamere
4:30
Sr. Nutrition#
Bingo
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11am Seniorcize
1pm
9am
Sr. Nutrition#
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Balance Exercise
2pm
2:30
4:30
9am
1pm
9am
Yoga
11
Closed for
the Holiday
th
5
10am Knit & Crochet
FRIDAY
15
9am
Tap Dance
9am
9:30
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
10am Singing Bowls
1pm
10am PAN card game
Bridge, Mah
Jongg, Ping Pong, 11am Stretch Yoga 1 w/ 2:30
Italian Language
Leslie
Class
12pm Bingo
Spanish
4:30
1pm Scrabble,
Language Class
Stretch Yoga 2
Sr. Nutrition#
w/Nancy
5pm
Pinochle
Balance Exercise
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong
Senior
Sing-a-long @
Sherwood
Sr. Nutrition#
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JANUARY 2016 ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
19
Closed for
the Holiday
9:30
20
9am
Tai Chi
10am Cribbage,
Fiber Arts,
SHIBA
1pm
1pm
Bunco, Ping
Pong, Dominos
2pm
Board Meeting
4:30
Sr. Nutrition#
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9am
Balance Exercise
9:30
Watercolors
10am Knit & Crochet
11am Seniorcize
1230p Chair Yoga
1pm
2pm
Fun Poker,
Ukulele, Legal
Clinic, Computer
Clinic (members
only)
9:30
2:30
4:30
Tai Chi
9am
10am Cribbage,
Fiber Art,
SHIBA
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9am
Tap Dance
9am
9:30
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
10am Singing Bowls
1pm
Bridge, Mah
10am PAN card game
Jongg, Ping Pong,
11am Stretch Yoga 1 w/ 2:30
Italian Language
Leslie
Class
12pm Bingo
Spanish
Language Class
1pm
Scrabble,
Stretch Yoga 2
w/Nancy
5pm
Pinochle
Sr. Nutrition#
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Balance Exercise
WOW Watercolor
1pm
Dominos,
Ping Pong
4:30
Sr. Nutrition#
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong
Senior Sing-along @
Discovery
Memory Care
Sr. Nutrition#
9am
Tap Dance
9am
9:30
Watercolors w/
Judy Priest
10am Singing Bowls
2:30
10am PAN card game
Bridge, Ping
Pong, Mah Jongg,
11:30 Chinese New Year
Italian
Luncheon
Language Class
1pm Scrabble,
Spanish
4:30
Sr. Nutrition#
Language Class
4:30
Balance Exercise
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11am Seniorcize
1pm
FRIDAY
5pm
Balance Exercise
1pm
Fun Poker,
Ping Pong
2:30
Sr Sing-a-long @
Sequim Health &
Rehab
4:30
Sr. Nutrition#
Pinochle
Yoga
2
12pm
SUNDAY
Closed
3
Pinochle
10
1pm
Accordion Social
17
ALL
DAY
Dine-to-Donate at
Applebee’s with
Coupon on pg. 19
6:30pm Bridge*
16
12pm
Pinochle
23
12pm
Pinochle
30
Balance Exercise,
WOW Watercolor
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SATURDAY
9
21
11am Seniorcize
11:30 Potluck
25
THURSDAY
6:30pm Bridge*
24
12pm
31
Pinochle
Closed
B Y APPOINTMENT:
Nail Care:
Feet or hands (Tue. Wed. & Thur.)
For appointments, call the
Shipley Center office at 683-6806.
Acupuncture:
Mondays - Noon to 2pm
For appointments, call the
Shipley Center office at 683-6806.
Dental Appointments:
Smiles for Life - Dental Access Program.
*Must (RSVP 683-8716)
For appointments, call 775-9042
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Susan Bugg
Agneta Johnson
Ruby Mantle
Lavonne Mueller
Marilyn Siebens
Harold Beck
Janette Finfrock
Kenneth Lillagore
Mary Lloyd
Robin Moses
3
Bobbi Goff
Neva Miller
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Marilyn Boyd
Mike Holbrook
Virginia Kinney
Laszlo Pucz
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Ronald Gregory
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Connie Marzovilla
Ellen Patrie
Dianne Whitaker
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Beverlee Benbow
Marilyn Bennett
Roberta Dahm
Margaret Larson
Jeanne Manzer
Sharon Maples
Timothy Paschal
Chris Rehder
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Maria Ackerman
Toby Applegate
Dorothy Bains
Patricia Barnes
Florence Missiaen
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Roberta Cooper
Eleanor Holmstad
Shirley VanRiper
Vernon Weed
10 Calvin Adams
Robert Gorman
Kay Hess
11 Vernelle Ketcham
M Ruth Nixon
12 Judith Dickison
Ken Foster
Carole Legallo
Jerry MacDonald
Diane Pirner
JANUARY 2016
19 Mary O’Connor
Marlis Panchyshyn
Lori Schmidt
Marian Wilson
27 Mary Cain
John Chapman
Doreen Lidgate
Paul Stratton
20 Renate Frates
Lorena M Johnson
Melvin Perricone
29 Joe Bedard
Robert Craig
Heidi Eggebroten
Sandra Jones
21 Tahni Warner Brotherton
13 Joyce Bahrt
Judy Gruver
Marlene Christianson
30 Bobby Cantrell
Pat Lindemuth
Julie Clifford
Susanne DeBrino
Gloria Magner
Maja Cox
Ervin Ellinger
Carol Moses
Mary Porter-Solberg
David Kolbo
Patricia Nielson
Nancy Matthews
Eleanor O’Dell
14 Wesley Alcorn
Phillip Nimke
Dennis L Schlever Sr.
Rod Arnold
LaRue Robirts
Doris Causey
Yvonne Ward
22 Marita Barnes
Nancy Jones
Cheryle Bigelow
Raydelle Kistler
31 Luella Hilby
Janice Bolla
Edwin Sarsfield
Freda Latson
Rich C Burrows
Ruth Skogman
Sonny Luke
Theresa Gross
Catherine Mix
Kathleen McClurken
Ronald Priest
15 Pat Finn
George Miller
Peter Grassi
Alice Shaw
Nelson Topper Jr
Nancy Hofmann
Richard T Wolverton
Debi Maguire
Patricia Shoop
23 Mary Fisher
Donna Little
16 Lynn Bender
Michele Menia
Carol Ann Clay
Thomas D Mulhern
24 Lucille Cassalery
Diane Stephens
Linda Collet
Joell White
Rosalie DiMaggio
Earle Grogan
17 George Alkire
Marie Oakley
Donald McKelvey
Carol Mitzner
25 Anna Bush
Anne Minton
Janet
Albrich
18
Gary Schneider
Robert Crook
Camille Wood
Barbara Kanzler
Joyce Leslie
26 David E Entrican
Donna Lodge
Myrna Martin
Sharon Ross
Robert McCarthy
Leonard Stadtmiller
David Squier
Gerry Stuart
19 Margaret Cox
Patricia Earnest
SHIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER
T HANK Y OU TO OUR D ONORS
Thanksgiving Donation
Patricia Selaya
General Fund
Laura Anderson
Nancy Davenport
Paul Duffy
Ken & Wendy Foster
William Henderson Foundation
Karen Hull
Laurine McGrew
Michele Menia
Floyd & Margaret Norcott
Chung-he Scharschmidt
Marilyn Siebens
Michael & Elizabeth Smith
Sandra Stoddard
Mimi Sutton
Mary Lou Westman
Louella Wine
Donald & Mae Wright
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JANUARY 2016
Welcome to New Members
Nancy Avery
Tahni Warner Brotherton
Janice Canale
Kathleen Chapman
John Dilley
Linda Dilley
Nick Elliott
Jeanette Hiatt
Susan Hutchison
Maggie Jamison
Steven Johnes
Virginia Kostanich
Nolia Krueger
Marilou Laisnez
Lyn Landis
Terry Landis
Mary Lowry
Betty Mahan
Su-lin Mahan
George Miller
Neva Miller
Patricia Minton
Estella Mixson
Carl Mountain
Elizabeth Mountain
Jerry Oliver
Naydu Pabst
Rodney Pabst
Jane Radich
Manok Rokowsk
Les Thompson
Marcia Ulrich
Pam Wood
Richard Youngberg
Gala Sponsorship
Hitchbridge Management
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 911355592, 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.
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:
Everett Longstaff
Carol Maness
Barbara Stouffer
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JANUARY 2016
Looking to Cruise in 2016? . . . A Tale of Two Cruises . . .
By Margaret Cox
Happy New Year! Now that you’ve started a new calendar year, it may be time to consider a cruise!
Some terrific deals are being offered right now. To help in your decision-making, I’m offering a few
observations about two cruises I took last year.
In July, a Sequim friend and I took a one week Holland America Line (HAL) cruise to Alaska on the
Amsterdam. Although my seventh time to Alaska, this one week get-away, round trip Seattle, is ideal for first
-time cruisers and/or those living in the Pacific Northwest who want a short voyage.
A couple of things I had never seen before:
 At the Mendenhall Glacier, the ranger described the special hooves of mountain goats that enable
them to walk on such narrow ledges. They are totally split in TWO! Basically, they have 8 narrow
hooves, and 8 dew claws to catch them if they slip. The outer sides are very hard and sharp, the
inner part, soft. Their narrow bodies allow them to hug the rock-face
 Visited Ketchikan’s historic Creek Street (“Red Light District” in the early 1900’s) section of town
which now is a row of picturesque shops along a board walk over the creek. They have been
restored and painted in many different colors, creating a cheery sight.The week before Labor Day
weekend, I had been asked to accompany my daughter, husband, and grandchildren (ages 7 and
5) on a four-day Carnival Inspiration cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. A bit short
for what I consider a satisfying cruise; but, as most grandparents would agree, any opportunity to
be with the grandkids is taken gladly.
At Catalina Island, my son-in-law and grandson went parasailing for the first time, an exhilarating
adventure for them both! The three gals went on a Dolphin Adventure cruise (Amazing how often one gets
off a cruise ship to board a small boat to sail along the coasts and waterways of ports!) While not successful
in sighting dolphins, we saw many sea lions . . . and a shark’s fin close to our boat! (Sea lions ahead . . . yum!)
I am often asked, “How are the two cruise lines different?” Keep in mind, these are my personal
observations:
HAL public spaces are “classically” decorated, including many pieces of art from around the world. Carnival
is . . . well, a carnival of chrome, plastic, and bright colors!
The interior of the Amsterdam is low-key and quiet. The Inspiration was high-energy and rockin’ music!
Although there is a Club HAL featuring daily activities for boys and girls, few families with children cruise on
HAL. In contrast, almost half the passengers during the summer months on Carnival could be young people!
They are provided with age-appropriate activities in 5 different groups for ages two through 17, including
babysitting to 1:00 am! Dr. Seus’s pals were also along for this voyage!
In summary: For a restful cruise, catering to the “more mature” traveler, HAL has my vote, hands
down! If my family wants me to accompany them again on a Carnival cruise, I would go in a heartbeat!
ONE hoof of a mountain
goat: 2 halves, 2 dew
claws!
Ketchikan’s colorful
Creek Street
Parasailing from
Catalina Island!
Would you eat green
eggs and ham?
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Spotlight on Bob Hitchcock
By Margaret Cox
If there were to be one word to define this month’s spotlighted person, Bob
Hitchcock, it would be PASSION! Passion for . . . life, family, work, history, ancestry,
faith, volunteering, philanthropy!
I came away from my interview with the new—as of May 1st last year—
General Manager of 5th Avenue/Sherwood Assisted Living; and new—as of January
1st this year—Shipley Center Board Member, wishing I had more time to spend with
him.
Born in Reno, Nevada, Bob Hitchcock was raised in Bellevue, WA, where he
graduated from Interlake High School before attending Washington State University
in Hospitality Management. Anticipating a career in hotel management, he worked
for Western International Hotels, in sales for a life insurance company, and as Sales
Manager for Seattle Hilton.
But . . . life, never being predictable, Bob “accidentally” found his
management niche in 1983 when he was hired to manage Madison House, a senior residence in Kirkland.
Since then, Bob has managed senior living complexes in Kirkland and DuPont, Washington, and on the
campus of Dickinson State University, ND, honing his skills and refining his philosophy of what senior housing
should provide to meet the needs of its residents.
When Bob’s company, Hitchbridge Management, was hired to manage 5th Avenue/Sherwood Assisted
Living, he was allowed free rein to test his hypotheses. (His wife, AJ, came aboard as Community Relations
Director.) Rather than the complex providing EVERYTHING, Bob espouses a concept of providing as much
assistance as each person requires so they can continue their activities and interests outside the facility.
Residents can be fully independent or they can select from a menu of services for whatever they would like/need
to have done for them.
Bonus: All residents are provided free annual memberships at Shipley Center. (If SARC gets going again,
they will also be given free memberships to enjoy that facility.)
Bob is very much into “giving back”, being active in the community wherever he finds himself; it is not
only beneficial for his business, but rewarding for him personally. A 27-year member of Rotary International,
after only eight months in Sequim, he is the 2016 President-elect for 2016 of the Sequim Noon Rotary Club, a
testament to this man’s personality, caring, and positive attitude.
Although never in the military because of a medical condition, Bob is determined to make a difference, to
give back to people who served. He is a member of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), Past
President of the Association of the US Army, and currently a member of the Association of the US Navy. A
support organization for active military personnel, this group plans social events for families and provides
scholarships for future education. A Blue Lodge Mason and Shriner, he is a member of the Sojourners, the
Masonic military branch.
Bob is excited about bringing the MOWW program to Sequim and Port Angeles. This is a scholarship
program for high school juniors. An offshoot of the ROTC program, it teaches leadership skills that they can use
in their senior year with the idea of creating a road map for future leadership opportunities tomorrow.
An interesting side note is Bob and AJ’s relationship. The first people Bob interviewed to hire in 1983
were AJ’s parents, Joe and Mary Ann Trowbridge (OTA connection)! Life took them in different directions, but
they reconnected with each other. They each have three adult children combined five grandchildren and are in
the 5th year of their “happily ever after” story.
Welcome to the Board, Bob. May this be the beginning of a mutually beneficial relationship!
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FREE TAX PREPARATION AVAILABLE!
Have your tax return prepared at the Shipley Center again this tax season! IRS-certified AARP TAX-AIDE
volunteers will be available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting in February and extending through the tax
season in April. They will prepare and electronically file your tax return for you—and the service is free of charge!
The AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers are authorized to prepare most basic tax returns. They do not prepare
returns for taxpayers that have income from rental properties, or for taxpayers with complicated business
returns.
The AARP TAX-AIDE program is sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation. TAX-AIDE volunteers
prepare returns for low-and-middle-income taxpayers of all ages. Membership in AARP is not required to benefit
from this community service.
Please bring the following documents to your TAX-AIDE appointment:
 Photo ID (REQUIRED!)
 Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and all dependents (REQUIRED!)
 W-2 from each employer
 All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-G, SSA-1099, etc.) – these
include interest, dividend, stock sale, retirement, self-employment, Social Security, unemployment
compensation, and any gambling winnings.
 Your 2014 tax return.
 Check or bank document with bank account numbers, if direct deposit desired
 Documentation of health insurance coverage for you, your spouse, and all dependents on the tax
return. If you received Form 1095, bring it along as well.
 Any other documents or information necessary to complete your 2015 return. For example, cost of
stock sold, tuition statements, or receipts for itemizing deductions, if applicable.
Appointments can be made starting in late January. To make an appointment, contact the Shipley Center
at 683-6806.
Congratulations to those of
you who won a table-top
mini Christmas tree! There
were 12 beautiful, unique
trees
decorated
by
individuals and Shipley
Center activity groups for
everyone to enjoy in the
main room. The winner by
most number of ticket
votes was the pink Breast
Cancer themed tree, created by Raini
Cacy. Beautiful!
A total of $232 was raised with this
project. A big THANK YOU to all who
participated, both in decorating and buying
raffle tickets!
(If you don’t want to keep your tree after
Christmas, consider donating it—with or
without its decorations—back to the Center.
The tree can be recycled for next year’s
contest!)
Just want to pass on a
GREAT BIG THANK YOU!
to Sequim
Health and
Rehabilitation and
Avamere
for sponsoring our
December Tuesday
Potlucks!
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JANUARY 2016
Thanksgiving
Luncheons
11/19/15
BAD WEATHER CLOSURE POLICY
As we are into the potentially 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 Shipley Center will be CLOSED for the
ENTIRE DAY. PLEASE NOTE: We are CLOSED even on LATE START days.
SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSURE INFO CAN BE FOUND ON:
FM: KSQM 91.5, KIRO 93.1, KPLZ 101.5, KMPS 94.1
TV: KOMO 4, KING 5, KIRO 7, Q13 FOX
AM: KONP 1450, KIRO 710, KOMO 1000, KVI 570
www.sequimschools.wednet.edu
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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.
SHIPLEY CENTER HOURS:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
STAFF
Executive Director, Michael M. Smith
Development & Program Director, Michelle Rhodes
Trips Coordinator, Beth Barrett
Bookkeeper, Debbie Hudson
Administrative Assistant, Mary Ellen Reed
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Judi Anderson
Sandee Freeman
Brenda Peck
Eva Rider
Miriam Spreine
Jane Dalton
Elaine Leptich
Janet Read
Diana Spera
Rosie Zwanziger
SPECIAL PROJECT VOLUNTEERS
Jim Money, Computers
Steve Solberg, IT Network
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joe Borden, President
Margaret Cox, Vice President
Rena Blank, Secretary
Don Gerber, Treasurer
Raini Cacy, Crafts & Raffles
Lou Foldoe, Transportation Chair
Ken Foster, Finance Chair
Bob Hitchcock, Developemnent & Capital Campaign
Carla Madison, Grants
Patty Selaya, Personnel Chair, Volunteer Coordinator
Miriam Spreine, Co-Volunteer Coordinator/Personnel
AnnaLee Smith, Social Chair
B. J. Thomas, Birthday Card Coordinator
THE CENTER NEWS
Publisher/Editor: Raini Cacy
shipleynl@olypen.com
ADVERTISING/SALES
Michelle Rhodes
shipleycenter@olypen.com
WEB SITE:
www.shipleycenter.org
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.
CLIP & USE COUPON ON SUNDAY, October 18th
CLIP & USE COUPON ON SUNDAY, January 17th
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!
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Office Phone: (360) 683-6806 JANUARY 2016
E-mail: shipleycenter@olypen.com
Office Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Travel desk: (360) 683-5883
E-mail: seniorcentertrips@olypen.com
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The Center News Sneak Peek…
Don’t Miss in January
Upcoming Events...........................................Page 1
… 5th Potluck at 11:30am
Trips and Tours............................................Page 3
… 7th Silverdale Shopping
Michael’s Message.......................................Page 5
… 13th Feiro Marine Life Center, PA
Programs & Activities ...........................Page 6/7
… 16th Rose Theatre, Port Townsend
Calendar for January..........................Page 10/11
… 19th Potluck at 11:30am
Travel Article.............................................Page 15
… 20th Clearwater Casino
Spotlight Article........................................Page 16
… 26th Chinese New Year Luncheon
Thanksgiving Pictures...............................Page 18
… 28th Cascadia Art Museum, Edmonds
&
www.twitter.com/ShipleyCenter
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Shipley Center
(formerly Sequim Senior Activity Center)
921 E. Hammond Street
P.O. Box 1827
Sequim, WA 98382
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www.shipleycenter.org
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