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S HIPLEY CENTER NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2017

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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF SHIPLEY CENTER - DECEMBER 2017
Join Us at Our Christmas Luncheon!
Friday, December 15
Two Seatings: 11:30am & 2pm Tickets on sale NOW!
Catered by The Café at Shipley Center
Members $10 Non-Members $15
Menu: A Traditional Christmas Ham Dinner
Non-Refundable with all your favorite side dishes and dessert.
HAVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN Enjoy Christmas music during your meal. Then, join in a Sing-a-long
WITH SANTA! led by Margaret Cox, with piano accompaniment by Pauline Olsen!
Our table-top Christmas Tree Raffle will be on display beginning
December 7. Trees have been decorated by various Shipley
Center groups. Drawing will be held at the 2nd seating of our
Christmas Luncheon.
Tickets are $1 each (Need not be present to win)

Each tree will include a 5 inch personal pie made by Raini Cacy!
Sponsored by Dungeness Courte Memory Care, Home Instead
Donate a new toy and be entered in
Senior Care, and Sequim Health & Rehabilitation.
our drawing for a Gift Basket.
Drawing will be held after the mini-
Christmas tree raffles.
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See Michael’s Message, “FOR-Impact NON-Profit”, p. 5.
Get in the Holiday Spirit at Shipley Center!
Saturday, December 16

Join us for a 2-hour Christmas Concert, starting at 1pm.
Tickets: $5 for members and $8 for non-members
Order a personal Entertainment lineup:
holiday pie to be Olympic Peninsula Ukulele Strummers
delivered for Grand Olympics Chorus
Christmas. Intermission - featuring a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus
and treats!
Na Hula ‘O Wahine ‘Ilikea Dancers led by Mahina
WA Old Time Fiddlers
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SHIPLEY CENTER
TRIPS & TOURS

Beth Barrett, Trips & Tours Coordinator
360-683-5883
Yes, it’s true! We have arrived at that most
[email protected] wonderful time of the year! And such a busy time it is!
What a year this has been . . . we went to many new
LeMay: America’s Car Museum places. About 150 people took the Shipley Bus to see the
Terracotta Warriors! More than 80 people went out of

Cars, cars, and more cars! Have you town on overnight trips; and 74 people travelled
been to the LeMay Car Museum? We will be internationally (Italy and Canada)! SWEET!
heading that way on Thursday, December 28. There will be 48 travelers on our Victoria Holiday
You will be able to check out their this year! It is such a fun winter trip. With the lights,
special exhibit: Seductive Supercars. This is Butchart Gardens, and the lovely hotel; you won’t want to
America's Car Museum's newest exhibit and miss it next year! Do sign up!
focuses on the crème de la crème of exotic cars All the November outings filled up quickly. The
that embody the world’s best designs, most popular was the Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect
technology and performance. You can get more exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. I have scheduled
information at www.americascarmuseum.org, another day in January to go to SAM, so if you didn’t
but how cool to check these vehicles out in make it in November, please give me a call and hopefully
person! The museum itself is pretty impressive, I can get you on the next bus to see the works of Andrew
located right next to the Tacoma Dome. Wyeth.
We leave Shipley Center at 8:30 a.m., DECEMBER 1st AT 1:00! Hope you can
arriving at the museum in Tacoma around make it to this presentation: Branson & Nashville. You
will probably need to sign up at the presentation, as it is
10:15. The LeMay collection displays America’s
only 6 months out. We have hooked up with Premier
love affair with both domestic and foreign
World Discovery and have had great reviews with tours
automobiles. Meander at your leisure and take
we have previously done with them.
in all of these mechanical beauties. Three floors
HAMILTON TICKETS: I want to mention this
of approximately 250 cars, and an elevator
AGAIN! The PARAMOUNT IS NOT offering group
when you’ve had your fill of walking.
tickets. I would suggest signing up to the eClub through
There is a café in the museum,
the following web page: www.stgpresents.org/enews/
reasonably priced, where you can enjoy lunch
signup#broadway. Hamilton tickets are not available
on your own. If you prefer, you can bring your
through Shipley Center.
own lunch. We should depart around 2:45 p.m.
Please note: I have posted a few requests on
to head back to Sequim.
our Shipley bus regarding travel etiquette. First, no sodas
Low sign-ups will cancel this trip, so
on the bus. If they spill, the driver has to clean it up, and
please call the Shipley Trips office as soon as
it’s very sticky and messy. Secondly: iI you are going to
you realize you need to go on this auto
listen to music on the bus, please bring earphones or ear
excursion. Remember, there are many holidays
buds. Not everyone on the bus wants to listen to the same
between now and this trip. Leave a message so
music. Phone calls can also be distracting on the bus.
I can call you back and get you on the bus!
Please keep them to a minimum. Thanks!

Don’t forget we have a roommate list for

overnight trips. Let me know if you would like to be in

this group: Travel Roommate Inquiry Programmers (aka
TRIP-ers!)

As always, CALL and RESERVE EARLY!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Beth
Leaves Shipley Center 8:30 am
Estimated Return 5:00 pm TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH’S GREEN AND

$51 Members, $62 Non-members BLUE INSERTS FOR MORE TRIP INFO!
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A Day in Athens, Greece
By Margaret Cox
As many of you know, I was recently on a two-month European holiday. Last month, we visited the small
Greek island of Mykonos. This month, we are on mainland Greece docked at the port of Piraeus (Peer’-ee-us). Yes,
the “proper” Greek pronunciations are quite different than what we have learned in English!
A bus ride took us to the capital of Greece, Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities. Its recorded history spans
over 3,400 years, the earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC. From the
5th Century BC, it was considered “the motherland of Western civilization.”
What an exhilarating, exhausting day this was! We took the Deluxe
Archeological Athens tour which was to be 8 hours . . . but turned out to be
9 . . . with a lot of that time spent walking uphill and down, many steep
steps, broken tiles at odd angles, cobblestones, and sand!
We climbed to the top of the Acropolis (acro=height; opolis=city),
which dominates Athens, 230 feet above the city, and walked around the
Parthenon (5th century BC), considered “the most perfect example of
classical architecture in the world.”
Also here is the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena, a tribute to her Work being done on the Parthenon
“winning” over Poseidon for naming rights for the city! (In Greece, it is difficult to separate mythology from fact!) It
had 6 maiden statues holding up the roof, but only 5 remain, one being in
the British Museum (The Greeks want her back!), “courtesy” of Lord Elgin
who indiscriminately plundered Greek archaeological sites to send shiploads
of artifacts back to Britain at the beginning of the 19th century. The figures
here are reproductions, the four
originals being in the New Acropolis
Museum.
Then to the National
Archaeological Museum which
Erechtheion, Temple of Athena houses “the world’s finest collection
of Greek antiquities, highlights being
the golden mask of Agamemnon, Minoan frescoes,
and a bronze Poseidon.” On a brief city tour, we
saw the Temple of Zeus (once over 100 pillars, but
Golden Mask of Agamemnon
only 19 remaining), completed by Hadrian; and
Hadrian’s Gate, a tribute to Hadrian for all he had spent in rebuilding Athens. (Yes, that
same Roman Emperor, Hadrian, who built the famous wall in Northumberland, British
Isles . . . he really got around!)
After lunch, we visited the New
Acropolis Museum, opened in 2009, which
features the surviving treasures from that site.
As they were excavating for this museum,
more ruins were found! This was a large
Bronze Statue of Zeus urban settlement dating from Archaic to early
or Poseidon
Christian Athens. Rather than excavating
further, there is a see-through plaza above, and glass floors throughout the
museum so visitors can view this 3000-year-old wonder.
Of particular interest was the Glass Gallery, with a panoramic view
Entrance to the New Acropolis Museum
of the Acropolis, which has the exact dimensions of the Parthenon. Here, the
showing the earlier ruins, and glass floors.
sculptures of the friezes—and parts of them—are situated exactly where they
would have been in the original structure. These are a combination of actual pieces, plaster casts of pieces that reside in
other museums around the world, and blank spaces.

Next month, I will take you on a journey to Olympus, the site of the Ancient Olympic Games!
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Michael’s Message BY MICHAEL SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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FOR-Impact NON-Profit!

Who remembers the 1990’s comedy show, Dinosaurs, on TV? It
was about a working class family, the Sinclair’s, set in 60,000,000 B.C.
The dinosaurs were large puppets, inspired by Muppets creator, Jim
Henson.
The father, Earl Sinclair, pushed down trees for a living for the
Wesayso Corporation. (There were many references to the oil industry
in the series, using names like Sinclair for the family, Ethyl the mother-
in-law, and Earl’s boss being named Bradley P. “BP” Richfield.)
When Earl came home from a hard day of work, he wanted to
be welcomed and respected. But the way Baby Dinosaur greeted him
grated on Earl’s nerves. Being at home all day with Momma, Baby,
upon seeing Earl from his highchair, would loudly blurt out “NOT the
Momma!”
Baby would not say “Daddy” and the recurring joke from 1991
to 1994 was Earl trying to get his son to call him “Daddy”! He was
tormented by his son’s, “NOT the Momma! NOT the Momma!”
identifying him constantly by what he was not. Photo Credit: ABC/Dinosaurs

Nonprofit organizations can fall into the same predicament as Earl. By stressing the NOT in not-for-profit, the
mission, or IMPACT of what we do can be lost.
So I’d like us to refer to ourselves here at Shipley Center as a FOR-Impact organization, instead of a “non” or
“not” organization.
Shipley Center is FOR you, the man, woman or couple that wants a fun place to do things.
We are FOR friendship, recreation, and education.
We are FOR healthier bodies, for active minds, for engaging volunteer opportunities.
We are FOR providing a place to get help with your taxes, your computer, your health
insurance, your feet, your stress, your diabetes.
Shipley Center is FOR affordable meals and socializing in our Café.
We are FOR providing great customer service at our front desk.
We are FOR excellence in our newsletter, our website, and in all of our communications.
We are FOR great trips on the bus, fun games, and good food.

Shipley Center is FOR thinking ahead and planning FOR the future. That’s why we are moving ahead with plans
to build a new Health & Wellness Annex across the street. As you plan your end-of-year giving, please be FOR what we
are trying to accomplish, so we can do MORE of what we are FOR!
During this holiday season, I wish . . .
 FOR you and your extended family to be healthy and happy.
 FOR there to be a bit more “holy” in the holidays this year.
 FOR our troops to be protected and appreciated now and when they come home.
 FOR wisdom and guidance for those who make and enforce our laws.
 FOR peace on earth, peace in our hearts . . . and a piece of my wife’s pecan pie!

I wish FOR YOU to have a memorable, warm, and Merry Christmas . . . Happy Hanukkah . . . Happy Holidays . . .
and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Michael
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WATERCOLOR EXCLUSIVES

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ARTWORK FOR SALE IN THE
MAIN ACTIVITY ROOM
Shipley Center Craft of the Month! Find the Hidden Object

Bibs, Fingerless Gloves, Socks Somewhere is this month’s issue is
& Christmas Stockings Wally the wreath. It could be hidden in an
ad or an article.
$1 - $10 each
Once you spot the object, email your
name, phone number and the location

(page number) to [email protected].

Or you can come into the Office and fill out
a form and turn it in by the 15th of each
month. A winner will be drawn from all
correct answers. You can win
a $5 gift certificate to The Café
at Shipley Center OR $5 in
Shipley bucks.
Each month, we will be
hiding a different object or
animal. Good Luck!
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BULLETIN BOARD for SHIPLEY CENTER’S
PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES!
Holistic Healthcare for Active Aging series of
classes taught by Randy Sorensen
The last class of this series will be at 10am on Friday,
December 15 (registration is required).
 Healing with the Seasons - Cycles of Life
Randy brings years of experience as an East Asian
Healthy U! Medicine Practitioner, along with a formal education of a
Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, and he
Healthy U! is a monthly Shipley Center
is certified by the National Certification Commission of
program featuring presentations by local experts on
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Each class is $6 for
topics covering physical, nutritional or emotional
members, $8 for non-members. Randy provides group
health. These presentations are free to Shipley
acupuncture clinics at Shipley Center starting at 1pm on
Center members, with a suggested donation of $2 for
Mondays. Please call the office at 360-683-6806 or stop in
non-members, as they are open to the public. Please
to register.
RSVP at front desk or by calling 360-683-6806 for
further details.
Games & Conversation with Michael!
There will be no Healthy U in December

due to the holidays. Come play a friendly rousing
Session 10 - Healthier and Happier Ankles game of JEOPARDY! with
and Feet - January 26 at 1:00pm, presented by Barb Michael as host!
Paschal. Last month, there were more participants than
Learn helpful ideas and exercises to ever before! Surveys have said that some members
strengthen and stretch muscles that surround and want more intellectually stimulating activities. Playing
affect your ankles and feet. Learn how to decrease JEOPARDY! challenges the mind and is fun too. Free
pain and stiffness in your calves, ankles and feet, and admission, prizes and refreshments await. Tuesday,
be able to walk and do activities more easily. December 12 at 3:00pm in the classroom at Shipley
Center. Join the fun!
Interested in learning how to quilt? We
Windows 10 Classes
are looking for people who would like

to be part of a beginners’, quilting class. Is Windows 10 giving you fits? Shipley Center has a
new 7-session class starting that can help you. Each
Contact Debbie Eustice at 360-477-4267
session lasts about an hour and a half and meets twice a
or leave a message for her at the office
week on Monday and Wednesday at 9:30am. Several
at 360-683-6806.
handouts are covered during the session and are also
helpful for home practice. We use the computers in the
Decorate a Table-top Christmas Tree! Computer Lab and can handle eight students at a time.
Cost of the class is $35 Members, $45 Non.
Volunteer to decorate a tree for our 4th
Call the Office at 360-683-6806, to sign up for this
Annual Christmas Tree Raffle!
class.
A tree will be provided (unless you want to
contribute your own); and you donate the
decorations. The tree receiving the most raffle January Newsletter Delivery
tickets wins a prize! Due to the holidays, delivery of your January
If interested, let the front desk know; or call
issue of The Center News could be delayed.
360-683-6806. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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***Community Announcements***
WOW! WORKING ON WELLNESS Soroptimist 6th Annual Gala Gift Show
Date: Wednesday, De cember 13th When: Saturday, December 2

Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 10am - 4pm

Place: Trinity United Methodist Church Where: Boys & Girls Club
100 North Blake Street, Sequim 400 West Fir Street
Title: Surprise Gifts: Less Hip and Knee Sequim, WA 98382
Pain

By: Barb Paschal, Retired Physical
The 2017 Soroptimist Gala Gift Show includes:
Therapist
 50+ Vendors
 Raffle Items - Many provided by the
participating vendors
WA Old Time Fiddlers
 Scrumptious Home-Made Goodies & Baked

The WA Old Time Fiddlers are back Items
at Shipley Center. The members start  Holiday-wrapped See's Candies
playing music at about 10:00am, break for  Hearty Winter Soup in the Cafe - Eat in or
a brief meeting, then resume jamming at take some home
about 11:30am. From 1:30-2:30pm, we
 Free Admission & Large Parking Area
provide a “performance” as members are
Come Early – Many vendors' products & the home-
“spotlighted”. Join us on December 9.
baked items sell out quickly.
There is never a charge but donations
are accepted. We use the dollars primarily
for our scholarship students – learning to
play fiddle and continuing the tradition of
old time music. Coffee and snacks are
always available as
well as good, old
f a s h i o n e d
socializing! We
look forward to
seeing you!
Applebee’s Dine to Donate

After several years, we have ended our
“Dine to Donate” promotion with
Applebee’s. We have found that the
rewards do not outweigh the costs of
us promoting it any more and we prefer
to promote members eating in our Café.
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D 2017 ACTIVITIES
ECEMBER
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
# Senior Nutrition 1
DECEMBER TRIPS requires you to
9am Balance Exercise
RSVP at

December 5-7th: Annual Victoria Holiday Trip 360-683-8491 by 11am Singing Bowls,
Seniorcise
December 9th: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at the 5th Ave 3:00 the day
before, if attending 1pm Fiber Arts, Fun
Theatre, Seattle
Poker, Ping Pong,
the Tuesday
December 12th: Silverdale/Poulsbo Yarn Shopping World Premier
through Friday
December 14th: Bloedel Reserve and Poulsbo dinners. Discovery Travel
Presentation
December 19th: Silverdale Shopping
2:30p Senior Sing-a-long
December 20th: Clearwater Casino @ Discovery
December 28th: LeMay, America’s Car Museum, Tacoma Memory Care
4:30p Sr. Nutrition#
4 5 6 7 8
9am Balance Exercise 9am Beginner Tai Chi, 9am Balance Exercise, 9:30a Watercolors w/ 9am Balance Exercise
SHIBA WOW Watercolor Judy Priest
9:30a Watercolors 11am Singing Bowls,
10am Tai Chi, Cribbage, 11am Seniorcise 10am PAN card game, Seniorcise
10am Knit & Crochet
Diabetes Support, 12pm Bridge Tap Dance 1pm Crochet Circle, Fun
11am Seniorcise Fiber Arts
Poker, Ping Pong
11am Stretch Yoga 1
1pm Mah Jongg, Adv.
12:30 Chair Yoga 11:30 Potluck 2:30p Senior Sing-a-long
Ping Pong, Italian 12pm Bingo
@ Avamere
1pm Financial Planning 1pm Ping Pong, Bunco Language Class
1pm Beg. Watercolor,
Advice, Fun Poker, 4:30p Sr. Nutrition#
4:30 Sr. Nutrition# 2:30p Spanish Scrabble, Stretch
Ukulele, Computer
Language Class Yoga 2
Clinic (members)
4:30p Sr. Nutrition# 4:30p Sr. Nutrition#
2pm Yoga
11 12 13 14 15
10am Holistic Health Care
9am Balance Exercise 9:30 Watercolors w/
9am Beginner Tai Chi 9am Balance Exercise,
for Active Aging
Judy Priest
9:30a Watercolors WOW Watercolor
10am Tai Chi, Cribbage,
11am Singing Bowls
10am PAN card game,
10am Knit & Crochet Fiber Arts, SHIBA 11am Seniorcise
Tap Dance 11:30 Christmas
11am Seniorcise 1pm Ping Pong 12pm Bridge 2pm Luncheons
11am Stretch Yoga 1
1230p Chair Yoga 3pm JEOPARDY! with 1pm Mah Jongg, Adv. 1pm Fiber Arts, Fun
Michael Ping Pong, Italian 12pm Bingo Poker, Ping Pong
1pm Fun Poker, Legal
Language Class 1pm Beg. Watercolor,
Clinic, Computer 4:30p Sr. Nutrition# 2:30p Senior Sing-a-long
Scrabble, Stretch
Clinic (members 2:30p Spanish @ Sherwood
Yoga 2
only), Ukulele Language Class Mannor
4:30p Sr. Nutrition#
2pm Yoga 4:30p Sr. Nutrition# 4:30p Sr. Nutrition#