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Show The Ute Bulletin Pag 6 Thursday, August 10, 1972 Senior Oitizens Revive OuKere and Heritage Something new for the elderly may keep Ute traditions and heritage alive. The first of its kind in the nation the Ute Tribe Senior Citizens program, is aimed at bringing people over 50 together to do the things they like to do. A visit to the center will tell you these things pertain to Ute arts and crafts. In the large, glass display cases at the beautifully furnished building, are beads of every color which are for sale to members at a considerable discount. Also for sale are leathercraft kits, silk fringe for shawls, and materials for ceramics. arts and crafts and assists with firing ceramics in a large kiln. The center was officially opened at the end of March 1972, with ribbon cutting ceremony and dinner for the 181 members of the Ute Tribe over 50 years of age. Since then, the group has taken several trips and been entertained at banquets at Bottle Hollow. Recently they attended a human relations workshop followed by dinner prepared by Mrs. Wilson Johnson (Nellie). The program is governed by Senior Citizen Board consisting of seven members appointed by the Business Committee. Chairman of the board is Charles Wells, On the PHS Service Unit Director. Hazel board are Wardle, Stella LaRose, Irene Cuch, Hank Harden, Dennis Mower, Frank Arrowchis and Dee Wilcox. The project is funded by the state of Utah and the Ute Tribe. State funding is provided under OEO making if the first Indian Senior Citizen program in the nation funded by a state. The Friendship Hall was donated to the project by the Business Committee., The Ute Tribe Senior Citizen Program is a people program. Since it Involves the elders of the reservation, rich Indian tradition and heritages should be retained for years to come. It is visualvice-chairm- Wilson Johnson Project Director A sewing machine is among the furnishg, ings and painting and drawing may also be done at the center. Located on the outside circle at Fort Duchesne, the building was formerAfter ly known as Friendship Hall. extensive renovation for the Senior Citizens, a large wooden teepee was placed over the door and on it painted Ute Tribe Senior Citizen Center NuGhan basket-weavin- an; Hazel Wardle, Irene Cuch, Stella LaRose, Dorothy Arrowchis and Harriet Board Taveapont. Mrs. Wardle and Mrs. Cuch are members of the of Directors. Plans for the organization were nearly a year in materializing. seven-memb- er COMPLETED PROJECTS From the ceramics kiln color the glass display cases where more craft materials are for sale. Ouray McCook will assist members who wish to participate in leathercraft, ceramics, basketwea ing, drawing, painting or beading. A sewing machine is also available to those members who wish to make costumes or dance outfits. ing material fill three bookcases In the large room which also features several large work tables. Open every day, the center is also Ouray McCook Arts and Crafts Coordinator OPEN DOOR POLICY At the Tribe Senior Citizens Center means members are welcome any time of the day to use the facilities available. Membership cards have been given to all trilml members over the age of 50. Cards not only entitle members to the use of the hall, but also to purchase beads and other craft materials at a discount Format of Senior Citizens Organization are (left to right) ized all 181 members will participate as the program continues to unfold and grow. Only by individual member input can the program remain alive. The program should result in a togetherness never heretofore realized those of our civilization who all too often have been forgotten. which means home. If one just wants to come and relax, borrow a book or browse through magazines, a carpeted lounging area is complete with color TV. Novels and read- used for monthly meetings of the group. The ultimate goal is for each community to have its small group of Senior Citizens who will come to the center for special occasions or to spend the afternoon beading, sewing, etc. Wilson Johnson, project director, is at the hall every day. He is assisted by Ouray McCook who coordinates the LOOKING OVER SENIOR VISITORS At the Center include Sarah Mountain (left) and Stella LaRose. Members come to purchase beads, participate in or just read crafts or watch TV in the Centers carpeted lounging areaT |
