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Newsletter Date Ogden City Corp TIMES 650 25th Street – Ogden, UT 84401 - (801) 629-8864 April 2017 ~ Volume 25~ Issue 4 Ogden Golden Hours SUPERVISOR’S CORNER By Bob Geier Well, April is National Stress Awareness Month. Each and every one of us have at some time realized real solid stress in our lives. Some people handle it better than other but we are all af- fected. Stress has been linked to some of the following ailments: depression, heart disease, obesity diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Stomach issues and asthma, and accelerated aging. Following are some tips on how to control stress in your life, don’t let it take you down! Communicate, talk to your significant other, friend, clergy and share your concerns, this is one healthy way of relieving stress. Maybe take some time and write down what’s bothering you. Start a letter to yourself: Dear Me, quit worrying about…… and also you can only do what you can do. Another way is to do something you like to do. Even during the last winter that was so darn nasty, my wife and I would take drives to look for wildlife. Perhaps you need to hop on the Wendover Bus and get out. Do something you like. Mindfulness, Meditation, Exercise are great avenues to reduce stress. Come join our classes with dancing or exercise and we are hoping to begin a meditation class, this class will focus on breathing and focusing on the moment not yesterday or tomorrow but now! If you are here at the center enjoy other members talk and live. If you need any help personally or on researching stress relief ask any of our staff. Get on line and check out the following Website. http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/10-fixable-stress-related-health-problems#1 Ukulele Explosion! The Ogden Ukesters have explod- ed with new members! The Group has outgrown their previous space and has moved to the social hall. As the photo shows, Ukulele is an activ- ity for all ages! Beginning classes are Wednesday evenings at 6pm, with a jam session for all levels fol- lowing at 7pm. Stay tuned for per- formances from this amazing group! ---PAGE BREAK--- GOLDEN HOURS NEWSLETTER This newsletter is produced by the Golden Hours Center staff and is available at no cost to Center participants. The Golden Hours Center is funded by Ogden City Corporation and is in partnership with Weber Human Services. Mayor Mike Caldwell Public Services Director Jay Lowder Recreation Manager Edd Bridge City Council Members Chair Richard A. Hyer, Municipal Ward 2 Ben Nadolski, Municipal Ward 4 Bart E. Blair, At-Large Seat B Neil K. Garner, Municipal Ward 1 Luis Lopez, At-Large Seat C Marcia White, At-Large Seat A Doug Stephens, Municipal Ward 3 Center Staff Bob Geier, Supervisor Marqae Martinson, Assistant Supervisor Maurine Taylor, Secretary Jeannie Young, Exercise Coordinator Leon Varble, Night Monitor Byron Garner, Night Monitor Regina Wadman, Weber Senior Nutrition Coordinator GOLDEN HOURS SENIOR CENTER Page 2 SENIOR COUNCIL Mary Ann Schumacher Joanne Larson Naudine Jensen Louise Kelley Regina Wadman Cindy Blanchard Judy Evenhuis The Golden Hours Senior Council meets the First Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. Golden Hours Advisory Committee Chair Eugene Earickson Vice Chair Ben Noid Carol Robertson Clara (Lolly) Nyce Carol Hartmann Joyce Henry Dot Price Chris Stegen Ex-Officio Members Edd Bridge Ogden City Recreation Manager Mike Van-Leeuwen Weber Senior Nutrition Manager Paula Price Director of Community Services WHS The Golden Hours Advisory Committee meets the Second Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. The next meeting will be held on April 12. Special Accommodations Persons needing special accommodations to partici- pate in activities at the Center are requested to inquire at the front desk. The Center will make every effort to assist hearing, vision or physically impaired participants. Please notify us at least three working days in advance of the need at (801)629-8864. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 3 APRIL 2017 SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS OFFERED REGISTERING FOR PROGRAMS To signup for a program or class, please call the Center at [PHONE REDACTED], or visit the Center at 650 25th Street in Ogden, Utah. Art Class ~ held on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Robert Micheaux is our instructor. Bendable Art Class ~ held on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Robert Micheaux is our instructor. Beginning Computer Classes ~ held on a three- week rotating schedule. Class Fee is $25 and in- cludes a free memory device. Maurine Taylor is our instructor. Motion ~ held Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Ruth Ann Alton is our instructor Strength, Balance & Flexibility Training ~ held Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Jeannie Young is our Certified Senior Instructor. Spanish Study Group ~ held every Friday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Clint Roberts is our instructor. Beginning Spanish Class ~ held Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:30am. Clint Roberts and Richard Terry are our instructors. Silversmithing ~ held every Thursday from 5:30p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our Instructor is Artist Joe Kent. Material at cost. On winter hiatus until April. Beginning Ukulele Classes ~ held every Wednes- day from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Jeannie Young is our instructor. Ukulele Jam ~ held every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. WEEKLY SEMINARS ARE HELD AT THE GOLDEN HOURS CENTER ON WEDNESDAYS @ 11:00 A.M. April 5 ~ LeAnn Sudbury “The Power of Music” April 12 ~ Reuben Jessop “Health Chat” April 19 ~ Police Chief, Randy Watt “Safety” April 26 ~ Eileen Wood “Diabetes & Diet” OTHER SENIOR SERVICES Foot Clinic ~ Wednesday, April 12, nails and foot massage. By appointment only ~ $13.00 Legal Services ~ Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20 Check times ~ By appointment only. Haircuts ~ Monday, April 10 @ 8:30 a.m. By appointment only ~ $5.00 PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE CLIPBOARDS AT THE FRONT DESK ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Guess Who? Okay everyone, Guess Who is a game in which we will make a few statements about one of our members, and the first one to guess who that member is will win a prize. This means you have to engage yourself and learn about other folks here at the center. That’s right, you need to move around at lunch time and question other people in an attempt to get the right information to learn enough about other members so you can make an educated guess. The first one to come to Bob with the right answer will win a special prize! The individual who is the topic of the game will not be eligible. That would be too easy. Okay everyone, a new Guess Who clue. Clue 1: Loves to read Clue 2: a previous tap and ballet dancer Clue 3: Likes playing volleyball Clue 4: Has given a boy a bloody nose Clue 5: This person does Stipple Drawings Clue 6: Likes to visit the coral pink sand dunes Clue 7: Likes to water ski Clue 8: Drove stock cars Page 6 Quote of the Month Oh, mirror in the sky What is love? Can the child within my heart rise above? Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life? Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac Song: Landslide, 1975 GOLDEN VETERANS “Ateeeeeeeeenshun”! On Wednesday, March 1st, our Veteran group took their weekly meeting to visit, member, John Moore. Please join us every Wednesday at 9:30am. Our Veterans meet to discuss issues relative to bene- fits and current events. All who served to keep America and the World Free are welcome! Field Trip Recap Members of Golden Hours visited the Tracy Aviary and Chuck-A-Rama for this month’s field trip. Everyone who went said they had a great time! Larry Gallegos captured the photo of this unique bird. Stay tuned for more field trip announcements. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 7 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most people. Most people's take years to develop, and they live for years with the disease. In short, a person's brain slowly stops producing a neurotransmitter called dopamine. With less and less dopamine, a person has less and less ability to regulate their movements, body and emotions. Dopamine helps humans to have smooth, coordinated muscle movements. When approximately 60 to 80% of the dopamine-producing cells are damaged, and do not produce enough dopamine, the motor of Parkinson's disease appear. While are unique to each person, and the progression of varies from person to per- son, knowing the typical stages of Parkinson’s can help you cope with changes as they occur. In some peo- ple, it could take 20 years to go through these stages. In others, the disease progresses more quickly. Warning Signs • Tremor or Shaking • Small Handwriting • Loss of Smell • Trouble Sleeping • Trouble Moving or Walking • Constipation • A Soft or Low Voice • Masked Face • Dizziness or Fainting • Stooping or Hunching Over Information and picture provided by the National Parkinson Foundation. For more information visit their website at www.parkinson.com What you can do if you have Parkinson's disease Work with your doctor to create a plan to stay healthy. This might include the following: • A referral to a neurologist • Care from an occupational, physical or speech therapist • Meeting with a medical social worker to talk about how Parkin- son's will affect your life • Start a regular exercise program to delay further • Talk with family and friends who can provide you with the sup- port you need. St. Patrick’s Day Was Twice as Nice! On March 16th, along with our very own band, Golden Hours was host to the Ben Lomond Bagpipers once again. The large crown that came out to see their performance were once again left in awe with them and the talent of Fred Wicknick, who performed a beautiful solo of Scotland the Brave. On St. Patrick’s Day itself, the Senior Council served a fun treat and everyone enjoyed their Corned Beef and Cabbage. Thank you to all who made these two days festive and fun! ---PAGE BREAK--- MISSION The mission of the Golden Hours Center is to promote independence and support to the 50+ population by providing health and wellness, exercise and fitness, art, socialization, nutrition, music, job skills, computer training, and educational opportunities for the older adults of Ogden City. Our Center offers a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment that enriches the lives of those we proudly serve. Hours of Operation Monday ~ Friday 8:00 a.m.~ 4:00 p.m. Evening Hours: Monday ~ Friday 5:30 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. Lunch Served to the Center by Weber Nutrition Monday ~ Friday 11:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Age 50 to 59 ~ $6.00 Age 60 & up ~ Donation of $3.00 Golden Hours Center Holiday Schedule Golden Hours will be open for normal scheduled hours throughout the month of April. Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers April 18 ~ The Support Group is held on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kim Boyer is the representative for the Support Group. Respite Group April 18 ~ Paula Ledford is the coordinator for the Respite Group on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This group gives Caregivers a lit- tle time for themselves. Remember to go to the Ogden City Website for more information ogdencity.com Welcome to Anyone New If you are new to the Center, please be sure to fill out a membership card and have your picture taken. Make sure to swipe your card so you are registered at the front desk each time you arrive at the Center. We also ask that those of you who have been here a long time who have not registered to please do so. When you swipe your card each time you come, it helps us with our accountability to the City. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Utah Special Needs Registry The Special Needs Registry (SNR) has been developed for individuals that may require special assistance from emergency services personnel during a disaster or other emergency. For further assistance or information Visit: www. specialneedsutah.org Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Dial: 2-1-1 Page 8