. IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE NOTE We are an active group of congenial senior citizens and retirees who meet at 9:00 AM on most Thursdays at The Station Pub and Grill at Wade and Silverbell in Marana, Arizona. The group has been in continuous existence since 1994. Prior to January 2013 we met at the Continental Ranch Community Center. The Association Board of Directors changed the use policy of the community center to include a $40.00 fee for each weekly meeting. With our small operating budget we were unable to continue meeting there. Rock N Java hosted our meetings until their business closed.   Now our home is The Station.

Minutes of Meeting for November 30, 2017

Minutes of Meeting for November 30, 2017

 

1)      Call to Order:   Bill E. called the meeting to order, led us in the Pledge and we sang God Bless America.  He then told us a great joke and got us all in a good mood.

2)      Hostesses:  Barb L. and Susan D.  Barb counted 46 of us today.  They welcomed Ed & Elaine as well as Sharon S. back.

3)      Vice President:  Debbi S.  We are up to 119 members!

4)      Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes were approved for November 16th meeting.  Debbi played acting secretary this week in Kristi’s absence.

5)      Treasurer:  Walt R.:    Walt reports we have $1,173.66 in the bank.   Walt will be sending $200 checks out to both the Gospel Rescue Mission and the Interfaith Community Services from the group.  These two organizations were voted on by the Board and Philanthropy Committee as being not only local but great organizations helping the community.  Walt also says that 47 folks have signed up for the Christmas party so far – we need some more in order to secure the front room, which is much more comfortable, so if you are thinking about it, please get on the list. Let’s try to remember to put our money in the pot for coffee “and”.  It’s $2.00 for a cup of coffee which includes all refills; $1.00 for sweets.  We have been consistently short for weeks and that shortage has to come out of the treasury.

6)      Coordinators’ Reports:

      Sunshine:  Dorie Z:    Dorie read a card from June S.  She says she misses all of us and has been teaching her granddaughter to play “golf”.   Sounds like a true Senior to me.   Sandy P. continues to heal nicely.  She is staying away from crowds for now so as not to catch anything.  Coughing would not be a good thing for her right now.  She went to her Cardiologist on Tues. and got a clean bill of health.  She will also start Cardiac Rehab on the 12^th.  Gladys P. is back at Mountain View and recuperating so that she can go back to get her valve replaced (not by open-heart) sometime in a few weeks.  Alice R. is doing better.  She is being tested for sleep apnea as she is having trouble sleeping.  They are also watching her internal bleeding to try to get a handle on that.  Kristi G.  tested negative for Valley Fever AND pneumonia, thank goodness.  She is still recovering.  Janet K. is still not walking after her broken femur.  Hope we have better news on her next week.  Gene D is having several tests on his back nerves before they determine next steps.  As always, keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers as we know that helps a great deal.

      Historian:  Magda Q.:    Maria D. shared with us that it is Pedro and her 50th Anniversary.  She also brought in their wedding album and shared the story of her wedding dress which she made herself.  Years later she took the dress apart and used some of the fabric in her daughter’s wedding dress.  Over the years, fabric from that dress has been used several times in making garments for other people.  Great story about your history, Maria.

      Philanthropy:  John Z.:   See Treasurer report on this.

      Hiking:  Jim A. and Jorge A.:  No report. 

      Activities:     See activities list below.

 

      Good of the Group/Group Concerns:

      Iles told a funny story.

      Dorie reminds us that the best time to go Christmas shopping is later Sat. evening.  She says no one is in the stores then.  She also told us about a scary thing that happened to her on her computer.  She got a blue screen suddenly, with a women’s recorded voice saying “don’t touch another key or you will lose everything on this computer” and telling her to call a number.  It scared her so she called the number and talked to a person who eventually convinced her that she needed to send money to get this fixed.  Unfortunately, she did so.  But she was also smart enough to call and report it to the police.  They told her it was definitely a scam, that if it ever happens again to TURN OFF THE COMPUTER IMMEDIATELY!  Also, as a precaution, she should take the computer to be scanned for malware, which she did.  Please don’t let this happen to you.  She also wants to start a breakfast club which would meet every Tues. at a different restaurant starting in Jan.  More to come.

      Magda share a beautiful picture she had done in one of her coloring books.  It was so good, that she framed it.  She wanted to share with us how relaxing and therapeutic coloring is.  If you are under any stress, you may want to take up this hobby.  She also wanted to share the she was rooting for the bikers at the Tour de Tucson on Sat. and was so impressed with the efficiency and courtesy of the Marana Police officers monitoring the race and keeping everyone

safe.  They never cease to amaze us and we send a big thank you out to all of  them.

      Jorge A.  announced the formation of “Retired Old Men Eating Out” or ROMEO for short.  The first meeting will be Tues. 12/5.  If you “qualify” and are interested, please meet at the Safeway parking lot between 730-745am (west side of the lot where there are not a lot of cars).  Breakfast at the Marana Airport café.

      Barbara W. told us that Ft. Huachuca has two museums that the Seniors might want to plan a visit to.  She will get more information and report back.

      Bitsy M. reports that after a trip to Kohl’s, the store called her to report several suspicious charges to her card.  Sure enough, they were not hers and her card was missing.  She called the Marana Police and gave a report and within an hour she got

her card back.  Another shout out to our wonderful Police Dept.  She also did some research and reports that 65% of Puerto Rico is still without power.  See her if you want more information.  She has several websites that she is monitoring.

      Cynthia D-M. warns us that during this season, there are many scammers out there mimicking familiar sites like Amazon.  She suggests using your bookmarks whenever possible, to avoid getting fooled.

      Richard R. wants to start a White Elephant auction where 2-3 people bring items no longer wanted every week (unwrapped) and anyone who wants can buy a raffle ticket for 25 cents.  Proceeds to go to ????

       Joyce G. announced that the Oro Valley Music Hall is running holiday concerts now thru the holiday including the Christmas Jamboree.  See website for more info.

 

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP SHEETS ON THE BAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES

Ø December 11^th – Christmas lights tour here in Continental Ranch.  Get together at Rich and Val’s after.  Meet at R &V’s at 6pm.  People with vans will transport for the tour. 

Ø  December 12^th – Cards and games a WTA Library 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Bill has reserved the 2^nd and 4^thThur. of every month for this event thru 2/27/2018.

Ø  December 14^th – Please bring in the unwrapped Christmas presents for the children in the $10 to $15 range.  This is the only day for this so please don’t forget.

Ø  December 19^th – Christmas Party at Taste of Texas from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Ø  December 21^st – Lunch at The Station following cards/games.

Ø  December 26^th – Cards and games at WTA library 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Ø  December 31^st – Annual New Year’s Eve Breakfast at Feed Lot Café in Marana (was Cattleman’s Café) 9am.  Signup sheet coming soon.

Ø  January 4^th – Either a pain management doctor or a pharmacist.

Ø  January 9^th – Cards and games at WTA library 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Ø  January 23^rd – Cards and games at WTA 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.  NOTE new time.

Ø  February 14, 2018 – Arizona Opry.  More info to follow as time gets closer.  6 tickets left.  Edna needs the money in Jan.