YOUR SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!
As we begin another year for the Center, I want to reflect upon what the Center
has and continues to mean to so many of us and the importance of supporting it
by becoming a new member, or renewing your membership.
What membership in our Center community means to so many is summarized in a
wonderful poem written by a departed, treasured colleague, Helen Sullivan which
is set forth below:
Hamilton Senior Center by Helen Sullivan:
“In Hamilton, Montana there is a very special place-just walking in the door
brings a smile to your face! The Senior Center is a place for seniors to
enjoy-a great place for your social skills to employ! Near the reception desk,
there’s a table with things you can buy-its full of stuff, sure to put a sparkle
in your eye! On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, they serve a tasty meal-for
just five bucks, you get a really good deal! Are you longing for something
fun to do?-the Center’s Newsletter is filled with activities just for you!
There’s line dancing to keep you in shape-no more worries about measuring
tape! The management and helpers are all volunteers-for that they deserve a
great big cheer! Even you can volunteer and have a good time-missing the
chance would be a really big crime! PingPong might be fun to do-you can hit
the ball and get exercise to! Check the Newsletter to see what’s going on-
no need to sit home and constantly yawn! The music they play takes you
back to days in the past-thinking about those times is really a blast! The
tunes you hear will make your foot tap-thank the good Lord they play no rap!
They play music that makes you want to sing along-even though the notes
you hit are totally wrong! Everyone is so nice, you’ll make friends fast-and
all the while you’re having a big blast! Bring in your friends and help the
membership grow-the more the merrier, let the good times roll! At the
Senior Center, you should become a member-just think of all the good times
you’re sure to remember! The people at the Center are so dog-gone nice-
about coming back, you won’t think twice! So come to the Center, laugh and
talk with your friends-the good times you’ll experience will have no ends!”
In her obituary, her family stated, “When Helen lost her husband of 65 years, she
was devastated by his loss, but found strength and solace from the friends she
made at the Hamilton Senior Center.”
Furthering the experience Helen enjoyed, we are working to enhance our Center
community connections with new, fun and enjoyable opportunities. The Center is
primarily self-funded and relies upon membership dues, activity revenues, tax
deductible contributions, and grants to sustain operations. Thus, if you are not a
member, but enjoy the many benefits the Center provides, please become a
member to help keep the good times rolling.
Remember, “Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life!
SPECIAL NOTE, FANTASTIC ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCH!!!!
Chef Shauna is serving a super special, fantastic, 5 star luncheon to
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 16th, the day before St.
Patrick’s Day. She will be serving the finest corn beef available, and
the great news is that this super special dining delight is at the
incredible normal price of just $5.00!!!!
The only catch is that you must sign up and pay NO LATER THAN
Friday, March 13th. A sign up sheet will be at the front desk. Oh, just
one more catch, take outs will NOT be available for this special lunch.
Questions, please see Ron or Connie. Lets have a full house turn out
for this special culinary event, Irish or not! ERIN GO BRAGH!
A closing thought. “In spite of the cost of living, it’s still popular.”
More wisdom next month.
ONWARD!
Ron, your Officers and Board of Directors.
