MONTHLY

NEWSLETTER OF THE

MIDLAND SENIOR CENTER

Upcoming Events

Sept 3 Center Closed for Labor Day

Sept 4 Permian Basin Fair Excursion

Sept 5 Hearing Aid Check by Miracle Ear

Sept 5 Oceans Behavioral Hospital Talk

Sept 7 Bingo Sponsored by Prosperity Bank

Sept 10 Crafting with Sherry

Sept 10 Midland Music Ensemble

Sept 10 Watercolor Class with Lamar Begins

Sept 11 Friends of the Center Reorganization Meeting

Sept 13 Ellen Noel Art Museum Excursion

Sept 14 Bingo Sponsored by Prosperity Bank

Sept 17 Writing for Fun

Sept 18 Senior Grandparents & Guardians Talk and Sign-up

Sept 19 Computer Aid

Sept 20 Movie Matinee

Sept 21 Bingo Sponsored by Focused Care

Sept 21 AARP Defensive Driving

Sept 26 Understand Medicare Options Talk

Sept 27 West Texas Food Bank Excursion

Sept 27 Floral Design with Lady

Sept 28 Bingo Sponsored by Prosperity Bank

Sept 12, 20, 26 Blood Pressure Check

From the Director’s Desk Linda Griffin

September is National Senior Center

Month with the theme being Senior

Centers: Building Momentum! This

year marks the 75th anniversity of senior

centers having first been introduced in

New York City in 1943. From records we

have at this Center, I discovered a survey

of 550 Midland residents over the age of

60 was conducted in August 1972 to see

if there was interest in starting a Senior

Center. Sixty-six percent of those

surveyed wanted a senior center with

sewing, Bible study, eating with friends,

and card games named as the most

important activites.

The first Midland Senior Center began in

1973 through a grant from the United

Fund and the First Christian Church. The

city began supplying funds in 1975. In

1975 there were 250 members of the

Center with the First Christian Church

providing the facilities. Many community

organizations were involved with the

Center at that time including local service

clubs, banks, food stores, and Midland

College.

In a 1975 Midland Reporter Telegram

article about the Center, Director Ms.

Marion Fisher made this comment, “The

atmosphere here is one of interest,

activity and sharing—whether it’s

painting, playing games or just talking to

one another—that’s what the Center is all

about.”

I believe her statement holds true today.

Seniors are a vital part of the Midland

community with a lot to share. We are

building momentum to have a place

where all seniors can come and enjoy

connecting, learning, giving and growing.

Let’s all pledge to make the Midland

Senior Center the place to be if you are 55

years old or older.

This Issue

Monthly Menu P.2

Monthly Activities P.3

Birthdays P.4

Trends & New Software P.4

I S S U E

S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8

Janie Durham paints sunflowers during the Art Smart workshop.

Painting class in 1975 offered through Midland College.

Need to Know

Tuesday Night Line Dancing

The Tuesday night line dancing class will resume again on September 4. Curtis

Gifford, instructor, has recuperated from surgery and is ready to resume teaching the

class. We are glad you are feeling better Curtis!

Senior Link Foster Grandparent/Senior Guardian Programs

On September 18 at 11 am, Eric Uresti, Senior Companion Coordinator and Sabrina

Smith, Foster Grandparent Coordinator, will be at the Center to give a presentation

and sign people up for their programs. If you think you might be interested in being a

Grandparent or Guardian (which are paid positions), bring your driver’s license or

photo ID, proof of auto insurance if you drive, Social Security card and benefits letter.

Watercolor Classes with Lamar Coats

On Monday, September 10 at 1:00 pm, Lamar Coats will begin a series of 8 classes

on painting with watercolors. There is still time to sign-up, but the class is limited to 20

students. The cost is $25 and all materials are provided. Come take advantage of

this wonderful opportunity!

New Bingo Sponsor

Prosperity Bank, a new bingo sponsor, will be sponsoring bingo on three Fridays in

September—September 7, 14, and 28. Focused Care is sponsoring bingo on

September 21. We appreciate their generosity!

Bingo Prizes Needed

On the Fridays we do not have sponsors, bingo prize donations are welcome.

September Birthdays

Jose Chavez 1 Kathy Cuevas 2 Mike Lulloff 2 Garland Pearce 3 Norma Creecy 4 Raymond Marin 5 Betty McCann 5 Fred Meissner 5 Nell Duncan 6 Mary Swindell 6 Frankie Castillio 9 Maria Romo 9 Irene Leon 10 Wanda Pulley 10 Linda Ramos 10 Patricia Mathes 11 Peggy Willmon 11 Eddy Willmon 12 Betty Meyers 13 Jerry Cook 14 Bren Spence 14 Yolanda Rodriguez 15 Kay Balog 16 Amy Chavez 16 Bob Bushong 17 Terri Gordon 17 Josephine Hall 17 Odessa Taylor 17 Bonifacio Hernandez

Jr.

19 Barbara Campbell 20 Robert Hays 20 Melba Henshaw 21 Vernon Trent 21 Randy Atwood 22 Imogene Banks 22 Cerelia Gamboa 22 Fayrene King 22 James Sutherland 22 William Fletcher 23 Lina Rodriguez 23 Richard Bledsoe 24 Leo Proctor 24 Vince Cooper 25 Earl Dickenson 25 Carol Elrod 25 Billy R. Jones 25 Rick McLaughlin 25 Kay Beauchamp 26 Nora Atwood 28 Ann Bledsoe 28 Sharri Pruett 28 John Crowley 29 Alvin Price 29

432-681-7636

Monday-Friday 8 am to 3:30 pm

Midland Senior Center

3303 W. Illinois, Space 18

(On the back of Kingsway Mall)

Transportation provided by EZ Rider

On August 2, Master Gardeners Jeriann Green, John Geib, and Cindy Olive conducted a “Container Gardening”

workshop. Everyone had a wonderful time digging in the dirt. Kathy Ely, Needa Faught, and Annie Jones

select grocercies at the West Texas Food Bank on August 23. Pat Stevens, Lucy Melgoza, and Adelita Sotelo

deliver newborn gift packages to Midland Memorial Hospoital. Donations for this work are always welcome.