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Older adults are a growing and in-creasingly vital part of our country. The contributions they make to our communi-ties are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy,

politics, and the arts. From 69-year-old NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Jr. to 84-year-old actress Rita Moreno to 83-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who took her seat as a Supreme Court Justice

at age 60, older adults are blazing trails in all aspects of American life.

When Older Ameri-cans Month was estab-lished in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Ameri-cans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.”

In 1963, we began to acknowledge the contributions of older people by using the month of May to celebrate Older Ameri-cans Month (OAM). Led by the Administra-tion for Community Living, the annu-al observance offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s older citizens. With over 44 million people today over 65, there is much to celebrate and hon-or. This year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,” emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing themselves through new work and new passions, engaging their communities, and blazing a trail of positive impact on the lives of peo-

Older Americans Month“Blaze a Trail”

ple of all ages. With more and more old-er Ameri-cans liv-ing longer and more healthfully than ever before, the theme is timely and inspirational.

Source: http://oam.acl.gov/

May 20162 The Mighty Oak

The Mighty Oak is published monthly by the SCV Senior Center22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Tel: 661-259-9444 • FAX: 661-255-5195

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Contributing Writers:

Contributing Writers:Jane M. McNamara

Nola AronsonRita Roth

Robin Clough

The Braille Van will be at the SCV Senior Center on Thursday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The SCV Senior Center was visited by Girl Scout troop 4802. The troop painted beautiful pots with plants for our atri-um. Thanks troop 4802!

Senior Center Scholar SeriesThomas Jefferson & the Tripoli Pirates

Wednesday, May 1810:00 - 11:00 a.m.Rooms A-1 & A-2Learn about this forgotten war that

changed American history. Discover how our newly independent nation was challenged by four Muslim powers and what happened when America’s third President decided to stand up to intimidation.

The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Trip-olitanian War and the Barbary Coast War, was the first of two wars between the United States and the four North African states known collectively as the “Barbary States” (Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis, and Sultanate of Morocco). The cause of the war was pirates from the Barbary States seizing American merchant ships and hold-

ing the crews for ransom, demanding the U.S. pay tribute to the Barbary rul-ers. United States President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay this tribute.

Few today re-member these men and other heroes who inspired the

Marine Corps hymn: “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli.” Join Professor Lissa Brassfield for this historical tale of danger, intrigue, and drama!


Arts & Crafts Classes• Art Workshop – Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room A2• Needlework – Mon., 9 a.m. – noon, Room A1• Watercolor Virtual Art Lessons – Beginner level: Fri. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Intermediate level: Thurs. 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Room A6

Dance & Music• Line Dance – by Ramona Thomas, Mon., 2 p.m.–3 p.m., Dining Room• Line Dance – by Helen Walker, Tues., 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.,Dining Room• Line Dance – by Marie Del Georgio, Wed., 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.• Orchestron – Wed, 2:45-5:30 p.m. Rooms A1 & A2• Silvertones Singers – Mon., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Newhall Community Center• Tap Dancing – by Laura Russell, Thurs., 9:30 – 10:20 in the Dining Room

Fitness Programs• Advanced T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Beginning T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., Dining Room• EZ T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Sarah Lowman on Tues., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dining Room• Fine Motor Skills – Wed., 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Dining Room• Fitness – Mon., Wed., and Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Flex & Flow Yoga – by Diane Hedrick, Mon, Wed, 4:15 to 5 p.m., Dining Room•Gentle Chair Yoga - Tues. 2:30 – 3:00, Dining Room, with Instructor Diane Hedrick• Restorative & Gentle Yoga – Thurs., 8:20* a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Rooms A1 & A2*Time changes only during Tax Season.• Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise – Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Dining Room• Zumba Gold Chair - Tues. 2-2:30, Dining Room, with Instructor Diane Hedrick

Ongoing Classes at The SCV Senior CenterThe SCV Senior Center offers over 100 educational, recreational, and supportive programs on a regular basis. Most activities are for adults 18 and over. For more complete information and fees, please call the Center at 661-259-9444, or visit our website at www.scv-seniorcenter.org

Lifelong Learning • Archaeology & History Discussion – Tues. , 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. , Room A1 free• French – Wed., 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., SS• Digital Drop In – by Julie Oshiro – Second Thurs, 9:00 – 11:00, Reception Office• Billiards Lessons for Ladies – Tues., Beginners 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Intermediates 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Senior Center Billiards Room with Instructor Russ Evans• Computer Class – PC and Mac starting in January 2016, call SCV Senior Centerfor more information.• Creative Writing – Mon., 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Room A6• Sharpen Your Computer Skills – Word and Excel computer classes for beginners, seniors going back to work or anyone interested in learning new skills.• ZoomText Computer Tutoring for the Visually Impaired – Call for an appointment.Personal Development• AARP Drivers Safety – Monthly, Rooms A1 & A2, call for dates• Conscious Aging Workshops by Dr. Teri Crane 4th Thurs., 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., A6• Current Events Discussion Group – Mon ., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Conference Rm. Supportive Services, free• Mindful Meditation For Health & Happiness – Mondays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Room A6Recreation & Leisure • Beginning Duplicate Bridge Lesson – Tues., 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Room A6• Bingo – 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 2 p.m., Dining Room ($10 – cash only)• Duplicate Bridge – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Room A2• Duplicate Bridge Evenings – Tues., 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dining Room• Canasta – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room A1• Chess Club – Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Room A5• Pinochle – Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m., Room A4• Food & Knick-Knack Bingo – Fri. , 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Room A2• Ping Pong – Tues, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.• Wii Games – Tues. & Thurs., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Room A6


Q: How Can I hear Better with Background Noise?

A: Hearing with background noise can be a difficult task. When presented with noisy situations, consider these tips to help you hear more clearly:

In public places, ask to be seated in quiet areas like next to a wall or away from heavy traffic areas.

• Don’t be shy with your needs — you can also request a quiet area when making your reservation.

• Find out the hours that are least busy and make plans to visit then.

Sit near the front of a venue or by the individual speaking.

• Sound weakens over distance, so sitting closer to someone will make it eas-ier to hear him/her.

Supplement your hearing aids. • Use assistive listening devices

(ALDs) whenever possible. Invest in your own ALD or utilize those provided by many theaters and other venues.

• Look for the hearing loop logo — the blue sign with an ear on it signifies

that the area is looped with a wire that will transmit sound from a speaker directly into your hearing aids. In such cases, switch your hearing aid to telecoil or T-mode.

Relax when conversing. • Listening is harder when you are

tired or stressed. • Don’t become tense or nervous if

you can’t understand — simply ask the speaker to repeat him/herself or ask for an unheard statement to be reworded.

Invest in a remote control that allows you to adjust the microphone and direc-tionality of your hearing aids.

• Let your family know that they can help you by speaking in a normal tone, looking directly at you, speaking near you, and rephrasing, if necessary.

If you have questions about hearing more clearly, contact our hearing experts at Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology, 661-877-9061. If you have questions you’d like to “Ask the Audiologist”, please email [email protected].

Nola Aronson


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Ameri-cans age 65 and older will double in the next 20 years. This means that:

1. Millions of adult children will be exposed to the de-mands of caregiving

as their parents age; and2. Spouses will become caregivers to

each other due to the effects of advanced age.

Taking control of an ill or incapaci-tated senior’s finances, medical care, and living situation is difficult and often over-whelming. Care costs continue to rise, making it more expensive to provide su-pervision, assistance, and care to our se-niors.

As our population ages, more and more adult children and spouses will be

Care Costs for Seniors is on the Riseby Jane M. McNamara, Elder Law Attorney

faced with the challenges of provid-ing appropriate care for their elderly loved ones. Because of the great ex-pense (which is not covered by in-surance), it is critical to understand the options and benefits that may be available to help pay for this care. Medi-Cal, Veterans benefits, and other services and resources must be explored. As California braces for changes in Medi-Cal laws, it is more important than ever to plan now, in advance, so these benefits may be obtained in the future. Please view our video at www.theMcNa-maraLawFirm.com regarding issues pertaining to your senior loved one. You may also find www.vabenefits-4seniors.com helpful regarding VA benefits which may be available to assist with care costs.

For more information, please call the McNamara Law Firm, PC at 661-287-3260.

Wayne Burns & Linda PippinThe Decorating Duo

Uniquely ex-traordinary decora-tions for SCV Se-nior Center events are designed and created by the talented team of Wayne Burns and Linda Pippin. Guests enjoy their fun and real-istic campfire setting for our annual Summer Camp as well as the Fabulous Fifties jukebox in-geniously constructed from a Lay’s potato chip grocery store display box and a swimming pool noodle with lights. The holiday faux fireplace is now a tradition with such a reputation that even other organizations ask to borrow it.

The Center’s award-winning 4th of July pa-rade floats are consistently donned with deco-rations handmade by Wayne and Linda. Their skill and hard work to make each event special is lauded and greatly appreciated by the seniors and the SCV Senior Center.

Thank you, Wayne and Linda!


May 2016Free Lectures: Held on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. in activity rooms A-1 and A-2

(unless otherwise noted)

Support Groups

• Emotional Support Group: Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00am• Grief Support: Tuesdays 11:00am – 12:00pm• Caregiver Support Group: Fridays 9:30am – 10:30am• Caregiver Workshop: Fridays 10:30 – 11:30am•Visually Impaired Support Group: May 9th and May 23rd, 12:30 – 1:30pm, Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments

Health Screenings• Blood Pressure Checks: Wednesday, May 4th – 10:30am – 12:00pm, Reception Office• Hearing Screenings: No screenings scheduled this month• Diabetes Screening: Thursday, March 3rd from10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Reception Office• Brain Wellness/Memory Screenings: A Memory Screening will occur during the Health & Wellness lecture, Wednesday May 18th, from 1pm - 2pm

• Wednesday, May 4th – 1:00pm: Healthy Aging, Paula Bailey-Walton, M.D., Heritage Sierra Medical Group • Friday, May 6th – 1:00pm: Healthy Cooking Class, Lisa Johansen, MS, RD, ENHANCE Program• Wednesday, May 11th – 1:00pm: Stroke Awareness, Jared Axen, RN, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital • Wednesday, May 18th – 1:00pm: Memory Loss Clinical Trials, Speaker to be announced, Behavioral Research Spe-cialists, LLC • Wednesday, May 19th – 1:00pm: Free Legal Services, Bet Tzedek, By Appointment Only. Call Support Services to schedule an appointment• Wednesday, May 25th – 1:00pm: Longevity & Vitality, Rolando Toledo, MPH, Wellness Specialist, Facey Medical Group

Stroke Awareness Month

According to the Center for Disease Control, strokes claim the lives of nearly 130,000 Americans every year. In the interest of making that figure smaller, The American Stroke Association is hosting its annual Stroke Awareness Month in order to educate people about the warning signs and risk factors associated with strokes, as well as preventative measures that can be taken to avoid these devastating health crises.

Throughout the country, many clinics and hospitals are of-fering free stroke screenings during the month of May in honor of stroke awareness month. These screenings consist of a battery of tests that assess a patient’s cholesterol, blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and body mass index in order to evaluate their risk of suffering a stroke.

Experts at the American Stroke Association are encouraging people to stay mindful of their diet and exercise regimens in or-der to reduce their chances of stroke. In addition, health officials are hoping to spread awareness of the F.A.S.T method used to determine whether or not a person is having a stroke. For those of our readers who are unfamiliar, F.A.S.T stands for the following.

Face Droopiness: Ask the person to smile. Are they able to do so evenly? Now ask them to stick out their tongue. Is it straight or bent to one side? Are they suffering from partial facial paralysis?

Arm Weakness: Is the person suffering from numbness in one arm? Ask them to raise both arms above their head. Are they able to raise both arms evenly at the same time, or does one fall below the other?

Speech Difficulty: Can you understand the person when they speak? Is the speech slurred or distorted? Ask them to speak a sim-ple sentence (e.g., It is sunny out today). Is the sentence coherent?

Time to Call 9-1-1: If the person displays any or all of these symptoms, call emergency personnel and get them to the hospital as soon as possible. Even if the symptoms subside, they should still go to the hospital. Take note of what time the symptoms began in order to establish an accurate timeline for doctors.

Stroke Awareness Month is the perfect time to learn more about strokes in order to prevent them in the future. Together, by educating yourself and those around you, we can help save lives.

Source: http://www.yourownhomecare.com/may-is-national-stroke-awareness-month/

Health Education & WellnessSchedule at the SCV Senior Center


SCVSC Trips & Tours Presents Fun andAdventurous Outings for All Ages

TRIPS&TOURS

Trips & Tours RemindersBoarding Procedure: Clients will be boarded on the bus in the order of ticket purchase. There will be no exceptions and no saving of seats. If you want to sit with a friend, you will have to purchase tickets at the same time.Trip Interest ListIf your name is placed on the Interest List for a trip, it is NOT a reservation for the trip. When the trip goes on sale, you will be notified, and it will be first come, first served for reservations.

TRIPS & TOURSFOR YOUR NEXT DAY OF FUNCALL…661-259-9444 EXT. 111

Laughlin!3 Days - 2 Nights!Monday, June 6th thruWednesday, June 8th, 2016Price $99 double occupancy$129 single(No refunds After 5/2/16Departs 8:30 a.m. & returns approx. 5:30 pmStay at the beautiful Tropicana Hotel! Experience the “Ultimate Bingo Experience”complete with luxury seating BRAND NEW,state of the art Bingo Hall! The Mohave News“Best of” Winner for 2015! Best Video PokerBest Slot Machines & Best Players Club. Experience the Best of Laughlin!

San Antonio WineryLos AngelesTuesday, May 24, 2016Price $46No Refunds after 5/21/16.Departs 10:00 am & Returns approx. 3:00 pmYour menu includes a choice of one of the following:

Spaghetti with Meatballs or Sau-sage, Maddalena Meat Lasagna, Ravioli of the Day, Fish of the Day, Chef Special of the day, Chicken of the Day and non-alcoholic bever-age. Tour of the Winery and Wine Tasting will follow at 1:00 pm.

How to CelebrateNational Pet

Month in May!May is National Pet Month, a time to cel-

ebrate the importance of pets and pet owner-ship. Pets bring a lot of joy into people’s lives. However, like so many of life’s everyday joys, we can easily take pets for granted.

Not this month, though! National Pet Month is a time to acknowledge your pets and the hap-piness that they bring into your life as well as the lives of those around you.

National Pet Month began over twenty years ago. It started in England, where it is cel-ebrated in April instead of May. Pet Month, in both countries, has five specific goals.

National Pet Month exists to:Promote the Benefits of Pet OwnershipScience can’t measure the happiness that

a pet’s love brings to its owner. However, it can measure the positive health effects that owning a pet has on a person! For instance, did you know that medicine is less effective in controlling blood pressure than pets are? Or that it has been proven that pets reduce stress?

Support Pet AdoptionEvery pet owner knows that their pet is not a

possession—it is a family member! So, if you’re thinking about getting a pet, consider this: Who better to share your love with than a creature with no family of its own?

Promote Responsible Pet Ownership and Care

The happiness and well-being of a pet de-pends on how seriously the pet owner takes the responsibilities of ownership. It is important to consider the health needs of your animal. Are they eating right? Are they getting enough exer-cise? Are they overdue for a visit to the vet? Also, are you prepared for a pet’s unexpected injury?

Increase Public Awareness of Animal Care Professionals

Let’s hear it for veterinarians! They perform a valuable service, and it’s time that they got their applause. National Pet Month is a good time to recognize your vet’s good work!

Raise Awareness of the Value of Service AnimalsIf you believe that pets are simply for en-

joyment, think again. Pets can provide valu-able social contributions! Service animals are specifically trained to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities. The majority of service animals are dogs; however miniature horses are sometimes trained to guide people with visual impairments. Also, helper monkeys are trained to provide assistance to people with spinal cord injuries.

Source: http://familyinternet.about.com/od/computinglifestyle/a/national-pet-month.htm


Ironically the Memory Makers can’t “remember” the exact origin of their popular music group, but the mission to bring joy to seniors has always been clear. They facetiously describe themselves as an “eclectic geezer band.” What began as a bluegrass/gospel band has evolved into nearly every genre including Big Band, Country Western, and everything from Sinatra to the Beatles.

The professional backgrounds of the seven Memory Makers are just as diverse and impressive as their musical repertoire. Trumpeter and vocalist Barbara Jones was a high-energy nuclear chemist who also introduced AP Chemistry to the Hart District. Husband Tom Jones sings, plays banjo and tenor guitar, and was a CPA and in management.

The “golden pipes” lead vocals of Amos Clemmons always bring down the house. He has also been known to creatively turn a

pair of kitchen tongs into castanets. Amos is a retired pastor, military chaplain, and Army Colonel. Dave Null, a virtuoso violinist and mandolin player equally comfortable with country fiddling or classical string music, was in workers compensation management. Fellow members laud Sue Null for having the most important job - sound technician. The audio device she wears allows her to focus on specific sounds, thus transforming her hearing impairment into an indispensable attribute.

Randy Murdoch was a mechanical engineer and company vice president. His rich guitar, banjo, and bass vocals further enhance their sound.

All members feel that the addition of keyboard and vocalist John Swinford had a profound impact and expanded music selections and genres. John worked with Human Resources management for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

In spite of their professional successes, Barbara profoundly comments “We aren’t what we were, we are what we are.” Randy says “they dreamed of performing music during their careers and are thrilled to have this opportunity, especially since the audience enjoys listening as much as they enjoy playing.”

From the beginning members sensed an esprit de corps and became close-knit friends, united by their commitment to share the joy of music. John expressed how thankful they are “to the SCV Senior Center for bringing them together to share their sound and bring happiness to Santa Clarita seniors.”

They practice tirelessly, determined to provide a flawless performance. They gave at least 81 concerts last year, including one for the Mayoral inauguration. The Memory Makers even shared their music to a full house at the Pitchess Detention Center where all the prisoners joined in song with them. Sue says “it means everything to see the appreciative looks on people’s faces.”

Tom and Amos share stories of the individual lives that have been touched.

While performing “Oh Holy Night” for those with Alzheimer’s

Volunteer Spotlight – The Memory Makers Musiciansby Robin Clough, Volunteer & Recreation Coordinator

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The SCV Assistance League prepared and packaged breads to the home delivered meal recipients. Assistance League mem-ber Kdee Hassen and Judy Penman assisted with the delivery. Thank you so much SCV Assistance League!

Thank You Assistance League!

First & Third ThursdaysMay 5th & May 19th

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Doors open at 1:30 p.m.$10 (cash only)SCV Senior Center Dining Room

Try your luck to win cash prizes!Daubers Available for Purchase - $1 eachExtra Black Out Sheets - $1Powerball - $1We thank the Fountain Glen Apartments for generously do-

nating bingo equipment and to Nancy & Roland Pacheco for their sponsorship.


It will soon be my birthday and I will be “re-ally quite old.” I don’t mind being “really quite old” too much, and I prefer it vastly to being “re-ally quite dead.”

On my road to being an old person I have no-ticed one thing, people will never refer to anyone as old. No matter the age of the person in ques-tion, they are referred to as elderly or sometimes as aged. You will read a newspaper report about

someone 96 years old. And they are referred to as “the elderly woman” or the “aging man.” How many years does one have to have lived to be considered old? Is it 115? Or perhaps 112 would be sufficient.

There is a person mentioned in Genesis. According to the bible he lived for over 900 years. I wonder if they spoke of him as Methuselah, the elderly father of Lamech?

Another thing about being old, every now and then someone will address me as “young lady.” Is this supposed to make me feel good? Do they think that I am too senile to realize that I am old? Instead of be-ing pleased it makes me react in a testy way and I am likely to respond snappily, “Is there something wrong with your eyes? I have wrinkles and gray hair, does that make me look young to you?”

Most of us “elderly” people would rather be younger than we are but since we have no choice in the matter we might as well look on the good things that old age brings. Most of us do not have to get up at the crack of dawn and dash off to a job. For the most part our child rearing days are behind us as our children are almost as old as we are. Another

nice thing, you can act in a slightly dotty manner and people will think that it’s kind of cute, at least I think that they thinks it’s kind of cute.

And one really, really nice thing, if you don’t feel like doing some-thing you can just whimper “I’m feeling achy this morning” and the chances are you will be forgiven for just laying around all day and just reading and eating.

So, what I am saying is that I am glad to still be around to enjoy life and to welcome another birthday.

Living in the Land of “The Really Quite Old”by Rita Roth

Watercolor Note Card Workshop

Create your own beautiful note cards!Wednesday, May 1110:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Room A1

$5.00/personAll materials/Supplies provided(Maximum eight people)

Instructor Kimberly Davenport and Catherine Nash of Sunshine Creations & Crafts will teach participants to make uniquely creative cards. Kimberly Davenport is a professional card maker who has been creating cards and crafts for over six years. RSVP to Robin at 661-259-9444 or [email protected].


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Congregate Sites:Hot Roast Beef

Sandwich

Cranberry Chicken

(Chicken with cranberry sauce)

Cranberry Chicken

(Chicken with cranberry sauce)

Chicken Piccata(Chicken with

sauce of lemon, garlic and capers)

Fish and Chips

Penne AllaCampagniola

(Pasta with chicken and garden veggies)

CLOSED

Fish and Chips

Beef Taco Salad

Taco Salad Russian Chicken (Sweet Creamy Red Sauce over Chicken)

Pescado Veracruz(Fish filets braised with tomatoes, capers, olives

and herbs

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Pasta Bolognese(Pasta with slow sim-mered meat sauce)

Choice DayPork Enchilada Casserole OR

Vegetarian Quichein the SCV Senior Center’s Adult Day Program, a woman who had not spoken suddenly joined in, not missing a beat. There was not a dry eye in the band or among staff. Another Adult Day Program member had never shown any expression yet broke into a huge smile throughout their performance. The musicians concur “it makes it all worthwhile seeing these transformations with everyone singing along, clapping, and tapping their feet.”

When Memory Makers members retired, they brought their instruments out of retirement and embarked on a journey of bringing joy through music. They humbly sing each other’s praises, and the deep bond and intrinsic joy they share is apparent.

The SCV Senior Center is grateful for their extraordinary role as music ambassadors.

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HDM Routes:Pulled PorkSandwich

Salade Nicoisewith Tuna

(salad of beets, tomatoes, green beans, cucumber

& black olives)

Meatloaf & Gravy

Choice DayA) Beef Liver &

Onions or

B) Beef Taco Salad

Chicken Supreme(chicken with mushroom

cream sauce)

Cuban Style Chicken(chicken served with

onions, peppers, garlic, tomato sauce, oregano

& cumin

Roast PorkLoin with Gravy

Pork & Beef Chili

Spaghetti Marinara with Meatballs

Roasted Codalla Puttanesca

(cod fish with a savory diced tomato, capers

and olive sauce

Galinhada topped with Farofa

(Brazilian chicken stew w/tomatoes & onions)

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