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Show WINTER 2002/03 The West View Page 11 SENIOR CORNER. Riverside Adult Day Program | by Leah Barker — Mabel was a woman full energy and vibrance. Born week The Thai crafts vated of in Delta, Colorado, she played on a 1920 basketball team. Her brilliant mind readily comprehended school subjects as she graduated nity affairs, she was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star (the female chapter of the Masons), of which she was a member for 50 years. — 3 In her later years, things changed after the dementia set in. Her once razor-sharp mind became disoriented, and she could not be left home alone. This explains why her daughter, who was a nurse, brought her to spend the days at 12 Week Course - $20.00 understandable, head injury and had to be placed in the day. This allowed her daughter a nursing to continue to work, run errands or home. Within bered with laughter and tears the wonderful experiences that this Program opened its doors 25 years gentle soul had brought into our ago in response to a need in the lives. , If you know of anyone who is sitting at home alone or isolated , community. It is unlike any other in the State because it allows individuals to pay Dae on their ae Mabel, a mighty ies woman, was highly indignant that anyone would believe she needed help. Like most, once she got over the initial shock, the 92-year-old woman. began to respond enthusiastically. The Adult Day Program entices intermediate — Anderson Senior no need to stay home alone when you have a place like this nght in the neighborhood, just waiting to give you assistance, friendship and many activities to choose from. I recently visited this delightful center to find out what it has to offer. New _ director, Emma Houston, formerly the Director of Girl Scout Services, Girl Scouts of Utah, is knowledgeable, and openminded about programming for the taught 8-30) at | : se my who: would benefit from being in a Lunch ts: served at 12: 00 rock -Chapn ment designed to prevent prema- be. made 24. chrs.‘in advance. es ES524 ture placement in a long term care: ” $2.00” donation is’ suggested. t= facility .and/or offer: respite to a Call 538-2092 & ask for Shirley: | |~ Christmas caregiver, please suggest they visit Neighborhood. House, Riverside Adult Day Program. For more information please call Kathie at 363-4593. Program & Luncheon | | 6 — Fri. Dec. 20, Rocky Top Kid Fiddlers perform at 11:30 a.m., dancing after lunch. Beehive Statesman | Men’s Choir —Mon. Dec. 23. Performance at 12:00 noon — make lunch reservations. - 1-800- cards. Many other earnes are also Dealing with the Winter Blues — available — even computer games. For those needing physical exercise, there is a weight/exercise Mon., room. Once a week, a physical of you. of new name it — it’s all there! Jan. 6th - Discussion with Amanda Lambert. Open House - Wed., Jan. 10:00. a.m. to 8:00 p.m. enjoy refreshments and Sunday Anderson Senior Center. AARP —_55_ Alive Driving Course — Jan. 7th & 9th from Cost is | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. $10.00 : for the course — auto insurance discount given after completion. Call 538-2092 for. registration. “Tracy. Aviary = Show, 4-= Adaptations — Mon. Jan. 13, 11:00 a.m. Arthritis Discoveries — Wed. Jan. 15th — Educational Presentation Give yourself a reward. Grab a 10:45 a.m. friend, or visit the center by yourHealthy Aging Clinic — Thurs. self. Stay awhile, meet new friends addition to the friendly atmosphere Jan. 23, Ear Wax Removal & and put a spark into your retireFoot Care $2.00 Henatian for of the center. ati Upon entering the. center,.the.. ment. You deserve it!. . each. | ee ‘of: warm welcome from, everyone ... If you have questions,call 538- * Distribution~ made me feel at home instantly. | 2092, or visit the facility at 869 ;- Property— Men. Feb. 3rd, 1:00.) Groups of people were ‘sitting | . West 900 South. . " p.m. Class. Taught = Utah State |: Director, Darylne McPheeters, is a welcome around tables talking 3andid playing ere 524.8 8287 _ Advertise wiith us! Call Pam for rates at 253-1779, or get them online at www.thewestview.org | learn about the many activities and services available at the and your grandkids will be proud pottery, art, woodworking, pool, sewing, dancing, singing — you about it — Emma will listen. Group Center 8th Come therapist comes to assist those needing special supervision. Tai Chi (activity for relaxation and meditation) is taught every Wednesday. - If you feel lost in a world that has been taken over by computers, drop into the computer area, and someone will help you learn this new technology. You'll have fun, something that interests you, ask Program nee each’ day —= - reservations need to center. If you visit and can’t find enthusiasm. class December Entertainment The Center also offers ceramics, Assistant 2 using Berni a77751 January Programs Center is an exciting place for anyone who is sixty or older. There’s The 364. 91 18 a.m. Wed. $5/month. Sunday Anderson Puts Spark into Sunday Board of Health ‘468- 2750 587-9027 9:00 p.m. Wed. evening. Retirement| The and evening times in January — Please call 538- Zo for more details. Line Dancing — Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 — come learn and join the fun. Tap Dancing — Beginning to adults to participate five days a by Marilyn Tracy Class will also be taught day . ‘537- 8600 Bend-in- -the- River Exercise Room with equipment open 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Mon. — Friday, and until s nurturing ‘and stimulating environ- ed income. ‘Shelter a.m. a short Day rs PlanningLB | ee Batered — Woeae men’s.- Wed., & Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi — a at 11:00 time, she passed away. As we gathered for her funeral, we remem- just have time off from the strain of 338-8850__ | | 535-5402 9:00 Exercise Group Exercise Class — Mon., because who need supervised care during software and scanner. -a.m. 5 Weeks $10.00 eA Beginning Basic Computer people to talk to and interact with. is Abuse Services| 468- 2009, | eWednesdays — Photo Print Class — Learn to use photo adventure where there were lots of designed caring for her mother. © The Riverside Adult Week Course - $25.00 Riverside. Eating became a social rvic AIDS Hotline ePAF 5 — Learn to use genealogy software 1:00 p.m: 12 - in 468- 2450 Intermediate niscence therapy to improve her memory. She also plunged into the specifically for adults like Mabel, a program -— _ Computer Classes 9:30 a.m. the elderly feel less like eating when they are alone. It has been said that all true stories end in death. This is a true story. One day Mabel suffered a Program, eTuesdays staff provided cognitive and remi- This A , 468- 2454 Computer Classes the home-cooked meals offered at Neighborhood House’s Adult Day 238-7“7201 Winter Activities & Classes . as they arrived. Dances became a special activity, and the gentlemen never lacked for a partner. Although Mabel’s daughter worried because her mother’s appetite was waning, Mabel suddenly discovered she loved to eat tem in Arizona. Active in commu- Anderson Senior Center with its engaging programs. therapeutic music program, Chi exercises and arts and activities kept Mabel motiand actively involved. The social scene, greeting new clients from business school. Mabel was a secretary for the juvenile court sys- | Sunday ; Extension Service: nee ean Van Turner SLC = Council, District 2 diivack@utak. go 96-01 Clifford. Higbee SLC Board off Precinct. Lo iS ation ) | 595- 6552 lad Rose Fife’ SLC Board of Education é |
