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Show Winter 2002 The West View - Issue #4 page 5 Happy New Year From The Senior Center! Message from the Chair be Edie Trimmer The Olympics will soon be here and gone. As a State and a city, we are wise to imagine what life will be like for the 1,000 days beyond the Olympics. This is what I hope for Poplar Grove over the next 1,000 days and beyond: that our neighborhoods provide homes and livable communities for everyone, regardless of class or race; that we create or preserve more open space and parks, where we can seek peace and natural beauty; and that our contribution to the State's economy in the tourism, and service transportation, industries, etc., The Sunday Anderson Senior Center is located at 868 West 900 South. We are open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, and Wednesday ‘til 9 pm. All people who are 60 years and older, or who have a spouse 60 years and older may utilize the services here. There is no charge for joining and we offer most things on a donation basis. Our center provides a nutritious, daily hot lunch for a suggested donation of $2.00 per lunch. A reservation must be made 24 hours in advance for lunches. The center is a very enjoyable place to recreate, socialize, dine, educate, create and enjoy the surroundings. Some of the programs we offer include: crafts, ceramics, oil painting, Thai Chi, computer instruction, aerobics, pool room and tour- naments, a barber, sewing, tap dance, swimming at the Sorenson center, leather craft, wood shop, pinochle tournaments, bridge group, health screening services, outreach services, education classes, be valued. But, what I hope for most 1s that our children will see us as powerful, capable, hard working people who speak out (thoughtfully but firmly) against injustice, and who refuse to accept broken promises. A good and wise government will be needed for the next 1,000 days. A good and wise government respects all of its citizens and does not place an unfair burden on any one neighborhood or group for the benefit of a larger society. A good and wise government values the labor and voices of all of its citizens and does not allow extreme wealth or political power to interfere with a fair enforcement of laws to ensure safety and prosperity for all. Sometimes, however, because our state leaders are not as wise or as good as they could be, we need to raise our voices to ask that promises be kept and laws enforced. The most pressing issue we need to speak out on now is the reactivation of the 900 South Passenger line. We need to take action to ensure that our investments in our homes are protected, to assure the safe passage of our children to and from school, and to protect one of our greatest nat- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake dedicated its’ newest facility on Thursday, January 17, 2002. This was an exciting day because the Poplar Grove community has been without a Boys & Girls Clubs for just over a year. As you recall, the corner ural assets, the Jordan River and the of Concord Parkway trail, which serve the entire State. We cannot accept the slicing up of west Salt Lake City neighborhoods to accommodate the Olympics, to serve Union Pacific, or to placate those who represent industry. The State of Utah, through its Department of Transportation (UDOT), is charged by state law to assure the safety of rail crossings. So Church and this structure was demolished in the fall of 2000 in order to make room for a new building more suited for youth development. Although the Club opened to serve youth on September 10th, 2001, the building’s dedicatory ceremony took place in the bitter cold ofa January afternoon. Boys & Girls Clubs began serving youth in the Poplar Grove neighborhood in 1992 with an outreach program based out of Edison Elementary School and then in the Family Investment center. While looking for a suitable building to house a Club, came up for sale. Boys & Girls Clubs purchased the Baptist Church on the corner of Concord and Pacitic with the help of Salt Lake City Corporation in 1994. The old church was a great starting point for serving youth in the community far, UDOT has not honored this charge. Please help our neighborhood protect itself by joining us in our good cause to demand that the state's laws be carried out as envisioned by our leaders. You will make your children proud. # exercise equipment, trips, dances and more! In addition to these great activities, we offer many volunteer opportunities for sharing your talents and you do not have to be a senior to volunteer. Drop in to see what we're all about, and try a lunch on us. Just make sure to make a reservation in advance! For information, call Connie or Debbie at 538-2092. Work-out at the Sunday Anderson Senior Center. Our new workout room is fabulous! A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, January 31, 2002 from 9 am to 12 noon. Students from the University of Utah were on hand to help instruct and advise folks about which machines are best for their body. They also provided instruction on strengthening and building muscle fone, as well as what will give you the most beneficial aerobic workout. If you are diabetic and need to increase your physical activity but have no means to do so, stop by. We just might have the right machine for you. Get yourself in shape at no cost to you, except a little physical exertion! Come and take advantage of our workout machines. + Poplar Grove Welcomes New Boys and Girls Club and on average the membership was 600 youth annually. However, the dilapidating church and the design of the building began to hinder the amount of youth who could be served and the quality of the programs. An aggressive building campaign was initiated to raise 2.3 million dollars for a new State-of-the-art facility. It took two years to secure enough funding for the building and special recognition was given at the dedication ceremony for those who contributed to the newly named “Lied” (pronounced Leed) Boys & Girls Club. Listed below are those to gave to this new and Pacific was a Baptist Club: Over 100 youth members participated at the celebration, by giving the Pledge of Allegiance and singing a rendition of God Bless America. Several speakers gave a history of the Club, thanking those who participated, and stressing the importance of a lasting legacy in the Poplar Grove community. Finally, a dedicatory prayer was given by Elder M. Russell Ballard, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and special thoughts were given to the safety, well being and long-term good the Club will give to the children and families of this neighborhood. We encourage the Poplar Grove community to get involved by volunteering or by referring youth to the incredible array of after-school programs offered at no cost or little cost! We encourage all youth to come to the Club! Please feel free to take a tour of our new building. If you have any questions or comments call Mike Brunt, the Lied Club Unit Director, at 364-9118. + |