Mark, MCSC’s Tech Guy, from Mobile PC Repair is here to help answer your technology ques�ons. Bring your device (cell phone, tablet or laptop) and Mark will help you navigate through the device. More classes can be offered once we know what the needs are. Mark will be at MCSC on the following days from 1:00 - 2:00 PM : • March 1

• March 22

• April 5

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APRIL CLOSURES @ MCSC

April 25 - MCSC will close at 1:00 PM April 26 - CLOSED - NO TRANSPORTATION April 27 - MCSC CLOSED UNTIL 4:00 PM NO TRANSPORTATION

Annual Dinner Auc�on Date: April 28, 2018

Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM Cost: $60 per person or

$425 per table of 8

MCSC Members Only Silent Auc�on with Cocktails and Appe�zers

Date: April 27, 2018 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cost: $25 per �cket

FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR: Happy Spring! Can you believe we are again at Auc�on �me? It’s true, it is that �me again, the �me for all hands on deck as they say. MCSC could not be what it is without the support from people like you. We rely on the funds raised during this event to sustain us for the year to pay general occupancy expenses to keep our Center open, heated and bright. Take a moment and think about the use this Center gets throughout the year. I can assure you there are so many things happening here at all hours of the day.

They say it takes a village to raise a child; I want you to think about what it takes to age. One could say to age gracefully is to have a place to socialize and learn, to have a place offering fun trips, nights out, things to do. To age gracefully in Monroe, the community needs a place that does these things. Monroe Community Senior Center is that place and it needs you to support it! Come to the Members Only Silent Auc�on on April 27, enjoy cocktails and appe�zers with friends and make new ones! If your budget allows for it come and support MCSC at the larger event the next day; our Annual Auc�on. Both events celebrate our 50 years of serving the Monroe community!

Another way to show your support is to gather dona�ons! It is as easy as asking your favorite shops, restaurants and des�na�ons to donate on your behalf. Yes, there’s a form for that; pick one up at the Front Desk!! Explain how important the Senior Center is to you and the community.

I am sure you have no�ced our new name, logo and branding, but have you checked out our Facebook page or website? If not, I encourage you to do so, sign up for our email updates while you are at it!

You’ll see some great program opportuni�es in this edi�on of The Grapevine, great trips, interes�ng classes, games to play, something to interest almost everybody! If you are looking to champion anything here at the Center that you are interested in but do not see listed, come in and explain what you can offer!

Jacob McGee, Execu�ve Director director@mcsc.org

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COME AND LEARN HOW AND WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE GROWING MICROGREENS A TRY

You will learn:

• What is a microgreen

• What you need to grow microgreens

• What are the health benefits to eating microgreens

• What is the cost of growing microgreens

LUNCH AND LEARN TUESDAY, MARCH 13 @ NOON

AARP SAFE DRIVING

Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM

• June 13 & 14

• October 10 & 11

Classes will be offered on how to be safer on the road and possibly get a discount on your car insurance. You must take both days of classes. Payment for these classes go directly to the instructor.

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CLASSES and GROUPS

CLASS NAME DAY TIME COST Knit & Crochet Come to this FREE weekly group and meet other yarn enthusiast. Work on current projects or start a new one.

Monday 9:00 AM Free

Grandparent Support Group This is a support group for to help encourage you in this amazing role!

1st & 3rd Mondays

10:30 AM- 11:00 AM

Free

Card Making/Stamping Sharon and Bernie will teach you the fun and simplicity of making creative greeting cards. Includes materials and instruction.

2nd Monday 1:00 PM $10 per class

Coloring Bring coloring supplies or come and learn some new coloring techniques. This is a great activity to sit and visit while creating beautiful works of art!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

10:00 AM $2 non-members, free members

Book Club Read a book a month! Books provided by Sno-Isle Libraries.

3rd Tuesday 10:30 AM $2 non-members, free members

Creative Crafting Corky is the queen of crafting! Check out the display case for the current class offerings.

Wednesday 10:00 AM - NOON

$7 per class

Learn to Play Guitar Kerry loves sharing his love of music. He is a patient and encouraging teacher.

Wednesday 1:00 PM $5 per lesson

Quilting (Queen Bee Quilters) Come and join us as we sew quilts and other items for local charities like the food bank, MPD, Matthew House, Regency and more. If you don’t know how to quilt, we can guide you and teach you. We are looking to grow our group to help more people.

Wednesday 9:30 AM $2 non-members, free members

Village Voices Choir Make a joyful noise while having fun singing with an amazing group of people!

Wednesday 10:30 AM Free

Woodcarving Bring your project and visit while you carve & learn new styles. Or come and learn a new craft!

Thursday 9:00 AM $2 non member, free members

Autobiography and Memoir Writing Clyde has a passion for teaching this class. Come and learn how you can preserve your stories and share them with your loved ones.

1st & 3rd Thursdays

1:00 PM $2 non member, free members

Watercolor Group Get together with other artists and work on your projects.

1st & 3rd Mondays

12:30 PM $2 non-members, free members

Sky Valley Artist’s Guild This group of artists meet & discuss various topics, projects and critique paintings.

2nd Thursday 1:00 PM $2 non member, free members

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS APRIL BIRTHDAYS Wendy Bowen Gary Brooks Sara Brown Bruce Bryant Eleanor Bu� erfield Coleen Carlson Allison Craggs Stan Depner Arthur Dibble Cindy Dunn Frank Fenimore Mary Harper Takeko Hose Judy Ingerson Vida LaVoy Kathy Leonard Kerry Lynn Lisa McCadam Sue McKay Barbara McLaren Dorla Metz Maggie Michaud Kate Miller

Myrna Abanes Orva Anderson Laure� a Bailey Sue Bell April Bernath Tony Bills Judee Brock Rose Brunson Shirley Condo Barbara Creasey Frank Curnu� Ken Dempsey Mike Ellinger Alexandria Fairbanks Barbara Griffith Clifford Halstead Diane Harriman Grace Heiret Chris�ne Himes Cheryl Hopkins Diane Jackson Denise Jacobsen LaVonne Jaff Sco� Jamtaas Susan Jensvold Sandy Kirkpatrick Bev Knowles Dick Knowles David Lang Lona Larson Cherie MacLane John McClelland Bill McKay Jacquelyn Miner Rosemary Murphy Ricarda Nieva Melinda Peeples Martha Pestonit Rich Primo Rochelle Ramey Florence Ratliff Ella Roberts Tracy Sco� Mark Stout Clifford Tacardon Gerald Tajchman Linda Thiele Nora Todd Lory Tossey Pat Wans

Zelda Mills Mary Nelson Harry Nevel Raymond Noyd Jean O'Connor Rachel Palm Joe Paszek Maureen Paszek Tom Peterson Kaylee Rule Judith Sedlak-Larson Mary Sieverson Elizabeth Skalabrin Margaret Stoen Richard Thomas Gary Tingley Jeanne Trainor Marty Wagner Stephen Warner Delores Wa� s Carol We� er Richard White Doug Wilson John Wi� er Darlene Wognild

Do you want to help other seniors and receive a small s�pend at the same �me?

The Senior Companion Program, a program of Homage Senior Services, is looking for volunteers age 55+ in Snohomish County, including the Monroe area, to support seniors who live at home. The Senior Companion Program is a federal grant program that trains seniors to assist other sen-iors to provide companionship and assist with transporta�on, shopping, respite support and other household tasks.

To be a Senior Companion Volunteer, an individual must be 55+, lower income, and be able to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week. Volunteers receive an hourly s�pend and mile-age or public transporta�on reimbursement. These payments are considered reimbursements and do not impact any other benefits because they are not considered income by the IRS.

Do you need help from a Senior Companion volunteer? Or want to be trained as a Senior Companion volunteer? We’d love to hear from you! For more informa�on, call 425-879-7050 or email Mary Ann Higgins at mhiggins@homage.org.

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO  MARCH 9 & 23

APRIL 13                              (no bingo on 4/27                

due to MCSC                                     annual auction)

• Doors open and paper selling begins at 6:00 PM.

• Early bird game begins at 6:45 PM

• Regular games begin at 7:00 PM .

• $10 minimum buy in per player.

• Black Jack Spin, Money Tree, Pull Tabs, Paddlewheel and more!

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GAMES

5 Reasons to play cards or games at the Senior Center

1. Relieves Stress -When you play cards, your and body become more relaxed, reducing the amount of stress hormones produced.

2. Boosts the Immune System - playing cards could keep the dorso-lateral prefrontal cortex s�mulated, which boosts the immune system. Certain card games, such as bridge, help increase the T cells in your body. These cells are responsible for figh�ng off infec-�ons.

3. Increase Memory Func�on -Playing cards can help you fight memory loss by s�mula�ng the mind and prevents a decrease in brain cell growth.

4. Enhance Motor Skills - Enhances hand-to-eye coordina�on. Shuffling the cards helps reflexes as well.

5. Increase Socializa�on -By staying social, one reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, memory loss, and other serious condi�ons.

GAME/DESCRIPTION DAY OF PLAY TIME COST CANASTA Beginners and experienced players welcome

MONDAY 12:30 PM $2 non-member, free member

PARTY BRIDGE TUESDAY 12:30 PM $2 non-member, free member

BUNCO A fun dice game, beginners welcome to come play

WEDNESDAY 12:30 PM $2 non-member, free member

PINOCHLE A classic game, for any and all, new-comers welcome.

WEDNESDAY 12:30 PM $2 non-member, free member

BINGO Win cash prizes!

THURSDAY 12:30 PM Twelve regular games cost $1 to play and pay $1-$5 per game. Early Bird game starts at 12:45, $5 per sheet with two chances to win: one for bingo and one for the blackout.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE FRIDAY 12:30 PM $2 non-member, free member

PINOCHLE A classic game, for any and all, new-comers welcome.

FRIDAY 12:30 PM $2 non-member, free member

RUMMIKUB A tile-based game for two to four players, combining elements of the card game rummy and the tile game mahjong.

FRIDAY 12:30 PM $2 non-member, free member

BINGO Win cash prizes! Payouts are determined by attendance.

2nd and 4th FRIDAYS unless otherwise noted

Doors open and papers start selling at 6:00 PM . Early Bird game begins at 6:45 PM .

Early Bird $3.00 a sheet. Four packages to choose from. Minimum required $10 buy-in all players. Special packs, Extra 6, Extra 3 and PowerBall . Pull tabs too!

POKER Fun & friendly games, open to all!

2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS unless otherwise noted—Poker runs when Friday night Bingo is in session

6:00 PM Nickel, dime, or quarter ante.

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OVERNIGHT TRIPS ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND 

SEPTEMBER 13-20, 2018 •Step back in time in the town 

of Plymouth where the Pilgrims landed in 1620.

•Visit a working New                England cranberry bog, a thriving crop of Cape Cod.

•Join a local guide who will                introduce you to the charming,                    once-famous whaling port - “the  Vineyard.”

•8  days, 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners •Highlights: Providence, Newport, Boston, Cranberry 

Bog, Plymouth Plantation, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Lobster Dinner, Provincetown, Nantucket and more...

•See the brochure in the lobby or see Tracy

 AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES MARCH 24-31, 2019

• Embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of Memphis where local musicians share the story of the city’s musical heritage and history. • Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole 

Opry, the “home of American  music.” • Tour the historic RCA Studio                                                      

B for an up-close look at                 Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio.

• Highlights: French Quarter, New Orleans, Graceland, Belle Meade Plantation, Grand Ole Opry Show, and more!

• See brochure in lobby or see Tracy

Are you 60+, or 18+ and disabled? The Monroe Community Senior Center has partnered with the City of Monroe to offer door to door transportation in the greater Monroe area. Bus runs on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 to 3:30. There is a suggested donation of $1.50 each way. We can take your application over the phone! Call 360-794-6359 to apply. Once you are approved, you can call and make an appointment for a ride. If you are on the schedule, and need to cancel you ride, please call the center and do so!

AARP TAX AID Mondays and Thursdays ending April 12. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. AARP Tax Aide will be offering their free tax prepara�on at MCSC. Please call 360-794-6359 to make your appointment .

The Queen Bee Quilters have been busy sewing dresses for girls around the world. Come and join the quilters. They

would love to have you!

PLEASE SIGN UP OR CALL THE FRONT DESK TODAY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby and Mod Pizza Wednesday, March 14 Let’s go to Hobby Lobby for 1.5 hours (you will need every minute of this time to get through the store. Then we will go to lunch at Mod Pizza. Once your are fueled up, we will travel over to JoAnne Fabrics for more fun! Bus will leave MCSC at 10:00 am and return to MCSC by 3:00 PM . Cost: $15 non member, $10 member

DINE OUT to Ivar’s in Mukilteo Wednesday, March 21 Meet at MCSC at 5:00 PM and we will go to Ivars @ Mukilteo Landing. Menus can be viewed at the front desk. Cost: $14 non members, $7 member

WINGS OVER WASHINGTON AND SEATTLE WATERFRONT Tuesday, March 27 Take a ride in the state-of-the-art "flying theater" that will transport you on an aerial adventure above one of America’s most

scenic and beautiful states, Washington. When you are done, walk along the Seattle Waterfront, grab some lunch and just enjoy the sights, sounds and smell of the waterfront. Cost includes transportation and admission ticket. Bus leaves MCSC at 9:00 am and will leave Seattle at 2:30 PM . Cost: $45 non member, $35 member

SHEN YUN Wednesday, March 28 Shen Yun is now the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company. Some people fly from other countries or drive hundreds of miles to see it. Others see the same performance five or six times. Why? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to experience Shen Yun yourself. Show lasts for two hours and fifteen minutes including intermission . Cost includes ticket price and transportation. Bus will leave MCSC at 5:00 PM . TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY MARCH 8 TO GET THIS PRICE. Cost: $135 non member, $120 member

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DAY TRIPS Skagit Tulip Festival - Wednesday, April 11 Tour the world famous tulip fields of the Skagit Valley. We will stop at two tulip fields: Tulip Town display gardens and Roozenguaard. Then we will go to lunch at Calico Kitchen. Meet and MCSC at 9:00 AM. Will return around 4:00 PM . Cost: $55 non member, $35 member

Pike Place Market - Tuesday, April 17 This is one of our favorite trips. The flowers will be beautiful and as always, the sights and sounds of the market will be in full swing. Bus leaves MCSC at 9:00 AM and will leave the market at 2:30 PM . Cost: $35 non member, $25 member

Dine out to Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse in Bellevue Wednesday, April 18 Enjoy a tasty meal with great food with friends!~ Hop on the bus at 5:00 PM and we will shuttle you to Bellevue to take on the Benihana’s experience. Watch your food be created in front of you by hibachi masters! Dinner is in the range of $13 - $30. Sign up early to ensure your seat on the bus. Menu can be viewed at the front desk. $14 non member, $7 member

Alderwood Mall - Tuesday, April 24 Meet at MCSC at 9:00 AM. There are lots of new shops and restaurants. Bus will leave the mall at 1:30 PM . Cost: $14 non member, $7 member

DAY TRIPS

MEALS Lunch served 5 days a week at NOON Suggested meal donation of $3 for seniors 60 and over, $6 for those under 60. All fresh produce on the menu is subject to availability. Substitutions can be made without notice. Menus can be picked up at the Front Desk or the Kitchen Counter. Monroe Community Senior Center is a congregate nutrition site for Homage Senior Services.

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Legal Assistance 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM This 30 minute consultation is free of charge, by appointment only to East County Seniors over 60. Michele Paratte is a general practitioner including Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Landlord & Tenant Law, among others. Free, by appointment

SHIBA Health Insurance Counseling 1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM to NOON Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) volunteer, Kennie Endelman, will be on hand to help answer questions regarding health insurance including Medicare. They provide free, unbiased and confidential assistance. By appointment. Free, by appointment

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE

Wednesday Lunches

Every Wednesday one of our community partners provides a delicious lunch. Here at MCSC, while we don’t often know the

menu in advance, every meal has been excellent! Come join us every Wednesday for just $4.00.

It’s the best deal in town!

Thank you to our community partners:

1st Wednesday: Brookdale Senior Living

2nd Wednesday: Cook’s Choice

3rd Wednesday: Brookdale Senior Living @ Brookdale Monroe

4th Wednesday: Evergreen Medical Center

Is your business interested in providing lunches? Call Candace at 360-794-6359 to see how you can become part of the team that

helps local seniors.

MUSIC Choir-Village Voices

Village Voices would love you to join their choir! If you like to sing, this is a place for you! The choir meets every Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

IN CONCERT: Johnny Mac and Charlotte If you love country music, you don’t want to miss this! Johnny Mac and Charlotte love classic country music and they love sharing what they love! Join us on March 16 and April 20 at 12:30 PM. Come for lunch and stay and enjoy the music!

VARIOUS BOARD MEMBERS WILL JOIN US FOR

LUNCH ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH

MONTH. COME AND GET TO KNOW YOUR

SENIOR CENTER’S BOARD MEMBERS.

Saturday March 17 & April 21

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Adults: $5

Children under 12: $3

Menu • Pancakes/French

Toast

• Eggs cooked to order

• Ham or Sausage

• Juice, Coffee, Tea & Milk

This monthly breakfast is organized and operated by faithful volunteers and is a fundraiser for the Senior

Center. This breakfast has been a tradition here in

Monroe for over 40 years and is a wonderful place to bring your family for a great home

cooked meal! No reservations required –

just come on in!

You are invited to MCSC’s Community Breakfast

The Legacy Society is a small & growing group of forward thinking Members who have provided for the MCSC in their

Wills.

The primary purpose of the Legacy Fund is to build long-term financial stability.

The primary purpose of the Legacy Society is to honor donors of planned gifts.

Legacy Society members receive special recognition of their planned gifts.

Contact the Jacob McGee if you are interested in learning how this can work for you. Melinda Grout will be available to meet at the center to help you. Please call for an appointment.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Check your address label!!!

You can now find your membership renewal date on your address label. Your membership allows you to get a great deal on events,

classes, and trips and gets you the Grapevine in the mail. Your membership is very important to Monroe Community Senior Center.

Please check to see if you are current. Your renewal date will appear as: year-month, for example: 2017-09

HEALTH SERVICE/ACTIVITY DAY TIME COST ENHANCE FITNESS Enhance Fitness is a fun, dynamic cardio vascular exercise and strength program with a focus on balance and stretching. Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Regular fitness checks are a vital part of this program. Taught by Lisa McCadam.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

9:20 AM $2 per class/free for Kaiser Permanente members

Punch cards are available for purchase

HEARING CLINIC Get a hearing test or your hearing aid serviced. By appointment. This service is free of charge and provided by board member Craig Hertz.

2nd and 4th Monday

BY APPOINTMENT

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Free

FOOT CARE Michael from Tender Foot Care takes great care of your feet. He is meticulous and has a great attention to detail and an wealth of knowledge to help you with your feet issues.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

BY APPOINTMENT

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$30 for 45 minutes

NATURAL APPROACH TO PRESERVING MEMORY Karen Joy, a retired Licensed massage Therapist, is here to share some all natural presentations that she has found that will help you in preventing Alzheimer's and dementia.

Tuesday 11:00 AM $2 per class

REFLEXOLOGY Make an appointment today to meet our new Relexologist, Gretchen. Reflexology stimulates the nerve endings which can improve circulation of the feet and legs through better oxygenation. It can also assist the body in helping with the movement of lymph fluids and may also maintain or even improve the range of limb motion and mobility. Separate appointments need to be made for hands and feet.

1st and 3rd Friday

BY APPOINTMENT

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

$30 member/ $38 non mem-ber per 45 minute session

TEETH CLEANING Must be 50 years and older. Your visit will include full service teeth and denture cleaning, fluoride application, measurement of gum pockets, oral cancer screening, and referral to a local dentist if needed.

1st Thursday

BY APPOINTMENT

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

$75 per visit

CHAIR MASSAGE Bernadette Henry, LMT, BSW, RC will be here for chair massages. All ages welcome!

Friday

BY APPOINTMENT

9:20 AM - 11:20 AM

$15 for 15 minutes

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 1st Tuesday 11:30 AM Free

CLASSICAL STRETCHING Karen Joy will facilitate a stretching class using the Aging Backwards DVD series. Come join us with these very easy, flowing, no impact movements because movement is the answer to optimal health.

Tuesday 10:00 AM $2 per class

ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is an essential part of traditional East Asian medicine with a continuous written history of over 2000 years. Wear loose fitting clothing and eat before treatment. Teri Manley, EAMP, Dipl.Ac.

4th Thursday

BY APPOINTMENT

9:00 AM – NOON

$20 per 45 minute session

TREASURES CAN BE FOUND AT THE MCSC THRIFT STORE!

NEW ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY! DONATIONS GLADY ACCEPTED

OPEN 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM M-F

ALL PROFITS FROM THE THRIFT STORE HELP SUPPORT DAILY EXPENSES OF THE CENTER.

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Wow! This place has been one busy place. I cannot believe all of the things that go on here during the week. I’m sure the rest of you are ready to see some blue skies and sunshine. My husband and I snuck away for a week in the Nashville area. While it was cold while we

were there, we really enjoyed seeing the blue skies. We spent our week hunting. My husband and his brother hunted for rabbits and my sister in law and I hunted for milk glass, antiques and Vaseline glass. We had a great time visiting family as well. We have been settling in with our new chocolate lab puppy, Daisy. She is a sweetheart! Right now we are working on simple commands and potty training. This March, we will celebrate our sweet granddaughter, Hannah’s 1st birthday. Can’t believe my little bug is going to be a year old already! I get to watch her on Mondays and I just love our time together. I’m excited to experience my first MCSC auction. People are already working very hard to make this a very successful auction. Please consider attending and/or donating items to help support our center. Don’t forget to spring ahead on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

TIDBITS FROM TRACY FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT I asked my husband what I should talk about and he said that I never seem to be at a loss for words. Do you think he was trying to be funny? He said I could talk about houses or dogs or horses or travel or books, so, I choose DOGS. We have 2 dogs, both Leonbergers. A 5 year old named Stryker who you may have seen come into the Center. He loves people and being admired. Our other boy, Nudge, is just a baby, only 11 months old today. He is taller than Stryker and as soon as his puppy manners are a little more dependable he will make a visit to the Center. Now let’s talk about the Senior Center and our 50th Anniversary Celebration. I hope you enjoyed our big OPEN HOUSE on February 21st. Our next big event in this year of celebration will be our annual auction on Saturday, April 28th; however, this will be a little different. For the very first time we will have it here at the Center. This will make it much easier to attend since it’s right here in town. There are many other things planned throughout the rest of the year that you will be hearing about. Something, which we hope will become an every month event, is the Third Thursday Lunch with Board members. We’ve had one lunch which was pretty well attended; however, there was a slight mis-understanding about the purpose. The idea behind the lunch is to give members a chance to talk with a board member at their table about anything they care to discuss. It is not a meeting or any formal talk. Just you and me. You can tell about something you like or would like to see at the Center. You can ask questions. You can tell me about what you like to do. Most of all its intended to be an opportunity for all of us, those of us on the Board and members that come into the Center to get to know each other better. Tracy tells me I have a deadline so I will look forward to seeing many of you this month. It may be late, but, Happy Valentine’s Day! Joan Brown mjoanbrown@hotmail.com

Do you get our twice monthly email? If not,

give us your email address and we'll add you to the list! Sign up on our website

www.mcsc.org. Check your email, our

website and Facebook for other trips each

month!

Help a deserving                student go to college!

MCSC would like to award a college scholarship to a student in the Monroe Community. Please see Can-dace or email info@mcsc.org for informa�on on how to donate to this fund. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER TODAY! Looking for

something to do? Want to volunteer here at the Center but don't know what to do or how to help? We could you use your exper�se in

many ways! We are in need of:

• Front Desk

• Thri� Store Volunteers

• Bingo Callers and volunteers.

Call Tracy for more informa�on

The Monroe Community Senior Center is a great venue for your fundraiser, banquet, reception, memorial service or event. The Center features a commercial kitchen, modern sound system and ample parking. We have many meeting rooms available to rent, as well as the Main Hall and commercial kitchen. Affordable Rates. Call Candace for availability at 360-794-6359 or visit www.mcsc.org

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Chain Lake Self Storage 

14911 Chain Lake Road  Monroe, WA 98272     

360-805-1300 

Free Truck Use with Rental !

Colleen and Mike Carlson Serving the Skykomish Valley since 1985

360 794-4886 * 800 433-5945

ColleenC@Vaca�onShop.com Mike@Vaca�onShop.com

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Support the Senior Center while increasing the visibility of your business!

Robin Parker Real Estate Agent

425-418-4259 | RobinParkerKW@gmail.com

Volunteer at the Senior Center

Our mission at Monroe Community Senior Center is to promote the physical, emo�onal, and economic well-being of older adults and to promote their par�cipa�on in all aspects of community life.

Monroe Community Senior Center

276 Sky River Parkway | P.O. Box 602

Monroe | Washington | 98272

www.mcsc.org | 360-794-6359

Member of the Washington State Associa�on of Senior Centers Funded by: Individual dona�ons, Various fundraisers. Snohomish County Human Services & City of Monroe (Transporta�on)

Address Service Requested

Monroe Community Senior Center is many things to many people. We offer numerous activities that vary each and every day. Many of our events are longstanding traditions. MCSC works hard to provide new and exciting trips and activities.

If you are interested in becoming a Member, you’ll enjoy many benefits including discounts on trips, classes, groups, events, and rentals. Plus, you’ll get The Grapevine in your mailbox every two months. Our basic Membership Level is Silver and costs only $25 single, $40 family, per year. Join the fun and support MCSC! Applications are available at the front desk or on our website.

The Senior Center is open from 8:00 AM—4:00 PM Monday through Fridays. Some events and activities are held on weekends. To contact MCSC call 360-794-6359 or email info@mcsc.org.

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID Monroe, WA

98272

Permit #82

MCSC STAFF:

Executive Director: Jacob McGee Program Coordinator: Tracy Scott Outreach Coordinator: Candace Ranz Bookkeeper: Shara Hathaway Cooks: Cheryl Hopkins, Lori Strickland Drivers: Larry Hewitt, Francesca Mesneak Alternate Driver: Larry Carter

MCSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Joan Brown Vice-Presidents: Craig Hertz, Todd Strickler Secretary: Lory Tossey Treasurer: Cindy Brockhaus, Lauretta Barmon Board Members at Large: Joan Gerrish, Denise Jacobsen, Loret-ta Johnson, Johanna Keen, Stacy Morse, Keith Riedel, Clyde Scott, Lora Stonebridge

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