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115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033
Thayne, WY 83127(307) 883-2678
E-mail:thaynesr@silverstar.
com
Web site:www.thaynesenior.com
Board of DirectorsPresident:Dan Carter
Vice President:Fred Summerfelt
Secretary:Gary Carvalho
Board MembersSteven Simpson
Don SniderJack Hales
Holly Armstrong
DirectorMelinda Pebbles
Office ManagerJanan Lindroos
Kitchen ManagerEllen Hurd
Assistant CookColby Jensen
Outreach SpecialistNancy Long
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Thayne Senior CenterEnter as Strangers, Leave as Friends
History of the Christmas Tree
History of tHe CHristmas tree - from wHere did it originate?
ThehistoryoftheChristmastreecomesasashocktomany.ThisfamoussymbolismofChristmasisdisplayedinhomesintheUnitedStates,Europe,andinmanycountriesaroundtheworld.
ThereisnoevidencethatthemoderncustomofaChristmastreeoriginatedinpaganism.TheRomansdiddecoratetheirhouseswithgreensandlightsandexchangedgifts.LateintheMiddleAges,theGermansandScandinaviansplacedevergreentreesintheirhomesoroutsidetheirdoorstoshowtheirhopeintheforthcomingspring.Themodern-dayChristmastreeevolvedfromtheseearlyGermantraditions.
History of tHe CHristmas tree - How did tHe tree Come to tHe U.s.a.?
ThehistoryoftheChristmastreeintheUnitedStatesdatesbacktothetimeofGeorgeWashingtonandhisdefeatoftheGermanHessiansintheyear1776.TheHessianswereexuberantbecausetheyfelttheyheldawinninghandinthewaragainstGeorgeWashingtonandhistroops.ThewarwasduringtheChristmasseason,whichfortheGermanswasatimeforfood,songs,anddecoratedtrees.Intheirbusyeffortstocelebratetheseason,theypaidlittleattentiontotheirmilitaryduties.Therefore,theGermanHessiansbecameeasypreyforMr.Washington.Histroopswereabletosneakinanddefeatthefoewhowasill-preparedfortheonslaught.
Afterthewarin1776,manyGermansstayedintheUnitedStates,introducedtheChristmastree,andsharedtheirtraditions.Thesizeofthetreewaslimitedto8feet,anddecorationsconsistedofdolls,aswellassugaritems.
Astheyearswentby,theUnitedStatesrealizedtheneedforaChristmastreemarket.Thefirstsupplier,bythenameofMarkCarrfromtheCatskillMountainsinNewYork,tookituponhimselftocutdownfirandsprucetreesthatgrewinabundance.HethentransportedthemtoNewYorkCitywhereherentedspacefor$1.00,andsoldsmalltreesfor.05to.10centsand8to10feettreesfor.25cents.Hecontinuedthebusinessuntiltheyear1898.
History of tHe CHristmas tree – wHat is tHe early symbolism of tHe tree?
Inthoseearlyyears,manyAmericansconsideredthetreeanodditythatshouldnotbedisplayedatChristmasbecauseithadbeenpronouncedasapagansymbol.TheNewEngland“Puritans”acknowledgedChristmastobesacred,sotheirgovernorWilliamBradfordworkedtoputanendtothe“heathentradition”ofdecoratedtrees.Hetriedtopenalizeanysuchdisplay.
Bytheearly20thcenturyAmericansproudlydisplayingtheirChristmastrees!Theydecoratedwithhomemadeornamentsandbrightly-coloredpopcornwhichaddedbeautyandcolortothebranches.ThetreehasnowbecomeapopularAmericantradition.
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DOLLAR-A-MONTH CLUBThe Dollar-A-Month Club is a means of aiding the funding for publication of this newsletter. It is based on a voluntary contribution of one dollar per person per month .
BIRTHDAY MEAL COUPONThiscouponvalidonlyattheDec. 20 BirthdayBashattheThayneSeniorCenter.TheSENIORlistedbelowhasabirthdayinDec.Thismealispaidcomplimentsofthe
Bank of Star Valley, ThayneName:____________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________
Mary Ann AhrensJim & Marsha Bag-
shawNancy Bakht
Jean BarngroverDorothy Beagle
Tami BeanBob & Ann
BolyardWilliam & Marilyn
BootsJames & Connie
BowersVicki CanosoYihlin ChanKathy Clark
Ed & Maxine CoffeyJ.C. Colley
Gary & Sandy Daggett
Linda DierksPeggy Eppler
Carol FagerlundPat Gee
Jennifer GieseDan & Gleam GreenBob & Linda GwynBruce & Claudine
HansonHoward & Sue
JohnstonLucinda Leeper
Alberta MarushackLinda McNeelSusan Mizner
Kay & Melissa MuirValjoan Myers
Jim & Leota OdleSteve & Lisa PapeKent & Marilyn
PerkinsCharlene Putnam
Jim RiceGene Root
Arnie & Kathy Sandness
Robert & Joyce Saunders
Sandra SchmidtChristean Silver
Nora Jean SimmonsSteven Simpson
Don & Jymme SniderCharles & Paula
SteedFred & Donna
SummerfeltFairsh & Sue
ThompsonByron & Wilma
TitensorAndy & Aileen
UjvaryDonna Zumbrun
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To help celebrate the Christmas season we will be doing the 12 days of Christmas. We will be
doing 12 different Christmas activities during lunch. Please look at the calendar to
see what activities you would like to participate in. On the 16th please bring in a gift to be wrapped. Also on the 23rd you can
bring your favorite Christmas book to share or we will have a few at the center.
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Nutrition Nibbles...
Quick and Easy Meals Using the Freezer
Making Meals ahead and freezing them in single-serve sizes can save you time and money. And, homemade freezer meals will be lower in fat and sodium than store bought ones.
Making Freezer Meals
1. When you are cooking, make extra to freeze. Casseroles and one-pot recipes usually work well. Many soups and stews are also good freezer food.2. When the recipe is cooked, spoon into your freezer container. Seal the container leaving a small amount of air space.3. Mark the container with the date and the name of the recipe.4. On your notepad write down the date, the number of portions you are placing in the freezer and the name of the recipe.5. Keep the notepaper on your freezer door to remind you what is inside. The next time you want a meal that only requires heating-up check your list to see what you have.
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Memorial Board Buy a plaque for $30.00
to remember a dear friend or loved one who
is no longer with us.
We are grateful for our Volunteers!!
Home Delivery Drivers (these people see that meals are delivered to the homes of those who are unable to reach the center) . Senter TimmonsJudy GonerNorris BlockhusJack HalesKim ArendtsTammy BeenkenDon & Jymme SniderChris KolpLeon KjellgrenJohn & Paula DielGary CarvalhoGlen Perrin
The Board of Directors of the Thayne
Senior Center meets on the second
Monday of each month at 10:00 AM.
Any person who has an interest or who
has business to conduct may attend.
Thayne Senior CenterBoard of Directors
Dan Carter, President Fred Summerfelt, Vice PresidentGary Carvalho, SecretaryDon Snider Steven Simpson Holly Armstrong Jack Hales
Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball RecipeIngredients
• 16ouncescreamcheese,roomtemperature• 1cuppowderedsugar• 1teaspoonorangezest• 1tablespoonorangejuice• 1cupdriedcranberries• 21/2cupsminichocolatechipsdivided
Instructions1. Inalargebowlblendtogetherthecreamcheese,powderedsugar,orangezest,andorangejuiceuntilfullycombined.2. Gentlystirin1cupofthechocolatechipsandcranberries.3. Formthemixtureintoaball,usingplasticwrap.Refrigerateovernight.4. Beforeserving,coatthecheeseballintheremaining11/2cupschocolatechips.
Servewithfruitandgrahamcrackersandenjoy!
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Healthy Diets VS. Fad Diets
The Gold Wrapping Paper - An Inspirational Short Christmas StoryOnceuponatime,therewasamanwhoworkedveryhardjusttokeepfoodonthetableforhisfamily.ThisparticularyearafewdaysbeforeChristmas,hepunishedhislittlefive-year-olddaughterafterlearningthatshehadusedupthefamily’sonlyrollofexpensivegoldwrappingpaper.Asmoneywastight,hebecameevenmoreupsetwhenonChristmasEvehesawthatthechildhadusedalloftheexpensivegoldpapertodecorateoneshoeboxshehadputundertheChristmastree.Healsowasconcernedaboutwhereshehadgottenmoneytobuywhatwasintheshoebox.Nevertheless,thenextmorningthelittlegirl,filledwithexcitement,broughtthegiftboxtoherfatherandsaid,“Thisisforyou,Daddy!”Asheopenedthebox,thefatherwasembarrassedbyhisearlieroverreaction,nowregrettinghowhehadpunishedher.Butwhenheopenedtheshoebox,hefounditwasemptyandagainhisangerflared.“Don’tyouknow,younglady,”hesaidharshly,“whenyougivesomeoneapresent,there’ssupposedtobesomethinginsidethepackage!”Thelittlegirllookedupathimwithsadtearsrollingfromhereyesandwhispered:“Daddy,it’snotempty.Iblewkissesintoituntilitwasallfull.”Thefatherwascrushed.Hefellonhiskneesandputhisarmsaroundhispreciouslittlegirl.Hebeggedhertoforgivehimforhisunneces-saryanger.Anaccidenttookthelifeofthechildonlyashorttimelater.Itistoldthatthefatherkeptthislittlegoldboxbyhisbedforalltheyearsofhislife.Wheneverhewasdiscouragedorfaceddifficultproblems,hewouldopenthebox,takeoutanimaginarykiss,andremembertheloveofthisbeautifulchildwhohadputitthere.Inaveryrealsense,eachofushasbeengivenaninvisiblegoldenboxfilledwithunconditionalloveandkissesfromourchildren,family,friendsandGod.Thereisnomorepreciouspossessionanyonecouldhold.
Dietinghasbecomeanimportantpartoflifeformanypeople.Theproblemwithfaddietsisthattheweightcomesoffquicklybutdoesnotstayoff. Faddietsarefollowedbecausetheyseemtoworkandworkfast.Thetruthisthatanydietcanhelpsomeoneloseweight. About85%ofpeoplecanloseweightwhiletheyaredieting.Faddietsonlyallowforabout15%ofthepeopletokeeptheweightoff. Theproblemisthatittooktimetoaddtheextraweightanditwilltaketimetogettheweightoffinahealthyway.Itcanalsobedangeroustolosealotofweightquickly. Beingoverweightisoftenacombinationofgenetics,pooreatinghabitsandasedentarylifestyle.Ifyouwanttoloseweight,youneedtobesmartaboutwhatdietyouchoosetofollow.Youmightnotevenstartbydieting,butinsteadbyincreasingtheamountofexercisethatyougeteveryday.Just45minutesofexerciseeachdaywilleliminateabout500caloriesfromyourlifestyle.Thatisenoughtoloseapoundeachweekformostpeople.
Insteadofspendingmoneyonfaddiets,spendthemoneyonyourself.Investinaphysicalactivitythatyouloveandwillstickwith. Therearedownfallswithfaddietslikemakingyourbodyfeelmuchmorefatigued.Abodyneedsfoodfromallthefoodgroups.Oneofthebiggerproblemswithfaddietsistheyoftenencouragechangestoyoureatinghabitsandfailtostresstheimportanceofexercising. Manyfaddietersquicklyputtheweightbackonaftertheystopdietingbecauseitissimplynotalong-termweightlosssolution. Yo-yodietingiswhereyourweightgoesdownduringthedietandthencomesbackonafteryourfinishthediet.Studieshaveshownthatyo-yodietingisactuallyassociatedwithahigherriskforheartdiseaseandoverallmortalitythannotdietingatall. Ahealthylifestyleincludesahealthydiet,exercise,sleepandstressmanagement.Aproperdietisanimportantpartofthetreatmentofpeoplewithheartdisease,cancer,diabetesandinflammatorydiseases. Abouthalfofalldeathsfromheartdisease,strokeandtype2diabetesintheUnitedStatesislinkedtopoordiet.That’sabout1,000deathsaday. Keepingactiveandeatingahealthy,balanceddietcanhelpyoumaintainahealthyweight.Itcanalsohelpyoustaystrongandpreventdiet-relatedillness.
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2Salisbury Steak
Mashed PotatoesVeg. Salad
Carrot CoinsHard Roll
Apple Cobbler
3Parmesan
ChickenGarlic PastaVeg. Salad
Italian Veg.WW RollsFruit Salad
4Pork Chop
Scalloped PotatoesGerman Blend Veg.Oatmeal Spice CakeAmbrosia Fruit Cup
OJ
5Sloppy Joe
Veg. SaladMixed Veg.
Fruit & Marshmallow Cup
6Dijon Chicken
Steamed RiceGreen Salad
BroccoliWW Bread
Strawberries
9Pizza
Oregon Bean MedleyMixed Fruit Cup
Creamy Rice Pudding
10Yankee Pot
RoastParsley PotatoesCarrot, Celery & Cucumber Salad
Stewed Tomatoes WW Bread
Fruit Sundae
11 Spinach & Mush.
ChickenBrown RiceCalico SaladBaby Carrots
WW RollApple Slices
12BBQ Spare Ribs
Baked PotatoColeslawBroccoli
French BreadChilled Plums
13Clam Chowder
Veg. SaladPeas & Carrots
Hot RollChilled Peaches
16Beef Fajita
Refried Beans & Cheese
Tortilla SoupMixed Veg.Fruit Cup
17Teriyaki Chicken
Brown RiceSpinach Mandarin
SaladWheat BreadTropical Fruit
18Meat LoafBaked PotatoLettuce SaladCarrot Coins
Hot RollFruity Gelatin Salad
19Baked FishBaked Squash
Spring Blend Veg.Spinach Bread
Fruit Parfait
20Birthday BashRoast Beef
Mashed PotatoesMarinated Carrots
Brussel SproutsHot Roll
ApplesauceChristmas Cookie
23Breakfast9-10amScrambled Egg/
HamHashbrowns/Onions
Tomato JuiceV8 JuiceBiscuitsPeaches
No Lunch Served
24 25 26Cottage Pie
Veg. SaladSpinach
Cindy’s RollCinnamon Pears
27Chicken Noodle
SoupFruited Carrot
SaladCinnamon Roll
Orange
30Swiss Steak
Angel Hair PastaFrench Onion Soup
California BlendFrench Bread
Sliced Bananas
31 Breakfast9-10AM
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Scrambled EggsFresh FruitFruit Juice
No Lunch Served
SuggestedContribution
Seniors$4.50
Non-SeniorsPay $8.00
Meals are served Monday through Friday--- Noon to 1 PMSaturday Breakfast (when scheduled) --- 9 AM to 10 AM
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider--- Please note that this menu is subject to change without notice.
December Menu
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December CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2Bridge
1 PM
Dinner Club 5 PM 225 BBQ
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Hand & Foot9:30 AM
Tai Chi 10:00 AM
10:30 How to make Pimento
Cheese
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Bridge 1 PM
5Hand & Foot
9:30 AM
Cribbage after lunch
6 Zumba10:00
Tai Chi 10:00 AM1st day of Christmas Stars in the
Valley Concert
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8 9Bridge 1 PM
Board mtg.10:00 AM
2nd Day of Christmas
Trivia & Poem
10Hand & Foot
9:30 AMTai Chi
10:00 AM3rd Day of
Christmas Treat
11Bridge 1:00 pmQuilting 9:00
am
4Th Day of Christmas
Movie
12Hand & Foot
9:30 AMCribbage
after lunch
5th Day of Christmas
Cards
13Zumba
10:00 amTai Chi 10:00 AM6th Day of Christmas
Photos
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15 16
Bridge 1 PM
7th Day of chirstmas wrapped
gifts
17Hand & Foot
9:30 AMTai Chi
10:00 AM8th Day of
Christmas Ugly Sweater
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Bridge 1:00 pmQuilting 9:00
AM9th Day of Christmas
Bingo
19Hand & Foot
9:30 AMCribbage after
lunch
10th Day of ChristmasOrnaments
20Zumba
10:00 amTai Chi
10:00 AMBirthday Bash!!
11th Day of Christmas
Cookies
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Winter Begins
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BREAKFAST 9:00 AM
12th Day of Christmas
Favorite Book
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CLOSED
25
CLOSED
26Hand & Foot
9:30 AMCribbage after
lunch
Blood PressureClinic
11:30 AM
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Zumba10:00 am
Tai Chi 10:00 AM
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29 30
Bridge 1 PM
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Breakfast 9:00 AM
New Years Eve
Closed January 1st
Birthstone:Turquoise
Flower:Narcissus
This calendar is subject to change without prior notice. 6
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Gone but not Forgotten:
Joel Call
December Birthdays1 Amy W Brooks1 Andrew M Dudzik1 Bernice A Grosjean1 Lee R Hansen2 Trent C Harrison2 Lanny D Russell3 Sherrie D Austin3 Frederick F Baker3 Sidney S Beck3 Donald R Haynes4 Deanne A Humpherys4 Gwen Nelson4 Sandy L Stewart6 Gary Dunaway6 Jim M Gorden7 Sylvia N Bakner7 Dorothy (Dottie) J Swanson8 Steven H Simpson9 Gayle Hyde9 Raymon G Kaufman9 Charleen Putnam10 Shirley A Baker10 Ronald E Hills10 III, Nicholas G Psaki11 Ellen M Bruderer11 Linda J Butler11 Rick Hillstead12 Erin F Brown12 Brad R Nelson12 Michael L Rodgers12 Mary K Wright13 Nancy B Howard14 Roger C Allen14 Paula J Diel14 Jackie R Johnson14 Sherry A Luthi14 Radawn Ruud14 AnnaDee (Andy) Stewart15 Patricia Aullman15 Sonja L Huhtala
16 Kyle L Erickson16 Marsha K Howser16 Doug Jenkins16 Sandra Lewis16 Julia Smith17 Paulette J Black17 Carl Eggleston18 Lee Albrecht18 Debra R Heiner18 Max D Knoble18 Sandra Nelson19 Bonnie V Higham19 Brenda L Widhalm20 Mary J Minerman20 Barbara L Pintus20 Dianne Schneider22 Noel L Dykes22 Blair Hurd22 LenRoie Woolley23 Bob W Bingham23 Donald E Goetz23 Kristin S Parker23 Jay A Sprecher24 Mary E Dana24 Ronnie K Erickson24 Kathleen M Johnson25 Holly A Armstrong25 Kevan C Larsen26 Gregory W Beck26 E. Jane Blanchard26 Barbara B Garner26 David M Saxton27 Frank Schell28 Richard L Norton29 LaDeen M Astle29 Joella J Dugan29 Judy A Mosley30 James A Benshoof30 Vern D Harkins30 Bret L Holdeman30 Ida Beth Lawton30 Carol A Rowe
30 Shirley A Ryder31 Jarene Fluckiger31 Betty L Rose
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Starting January 1st, 2020 we are going to start serving lunch at 11:45. We will serve for an hour or until the food is gone. Whichever comes first.
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The Puzzle Page
BeginningJanuary7thwewillbestartingabookclubandawritingclub.Ifyouareinterestedpleaseletusknow.BookClubwillbeTuesdays@1:00PMandWritingclubwillbeFridays@1:00PM.
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November Birthday Bash
Each month, local merchants contribute to the success of our Birthday Bash by donating goods and/or services. Lunches for the birthday celebrants are purchased by Bank of Star Valley. Gift certificates for chocolates are provided by StarValley Chocolates. Hi Mountain Floral contributes a floral arrangement.
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Birthday Celebrants, guests ofBank of Star Valley:
Joyce Ames Earl Kinslow Chari Laveder Gib Oswald Bob Saunders Fred Summerfelt Senter Timmons
Star Valley Chocolate Winners:
JoyceAmes
BobSaunders
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November Birthday Bash
Thayne Senior Center115 Petersen ParkwayPO Box 1033Thayne, WY 83127
PresortNon-Profit
US Postage PaidPermit Number 22Thayne, WY 83127
This publication was, in part, developed under a grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, and the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Wyoming Department of Health, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal or State government. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of the Thayne Senior Center, employees, or assignees.
RemembeR these ImpoRtant DecembeR Dates...
Zumba Every Friday @ 10:00 AM
Tai Chi Every Tuesday and Friday @ 10:00 AM
Bridge every Monday and Wednesday @ 1:00 PM
Hand & Foot every Tuesday and Thursday @ 9:30 AM
Cribbage every Thursday after Lunch
December 2nd : Dinner Club @ 225 BBQ 5:00 PM (Res. Required)
December 3rd: How to make Pimento Cheese @ 10:30 AM
December 6th: Stars in the Valley Christmas program @ SVHS 7:00 PM
December 9th: Board Meeting 10:00 AM
Devember 6th - December 23rd: 12 Days of Christmas fun!
December 23rd: Breakfast 9:00 AM (No Lunch Served)
December 24th & 25th: Closed for Christmas
December 31st: Breakfast 9:00 AM (No Lunch Served)