30280 Cougar Bend Bulverde, Texas 78163

Phone: 830-438-3111 www.bsbac.com

Happy Easter!

He is not here, He is Risen!

April 2018

The Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center invites you to support us through Birdies for Charity®, an exciting fundraising program linked to the Valero Texas Open, April 16-22nd. The Activity Center receives 100% of

funds raised.

Valero provides a 7% match to make your donation even grow further.

Please note that your donation aids in improving the quality of life for

hundreds of seniors in the Bulverde/Spring Branch Area.

To donate online, please visit our website, www.bsbac.com

For cash/check donations, please contact Jessica Rosario (jrosario@bsbac.com) or stop by the center to pick up pledge forms.

Thank you for your support, and for allowing us to serve the citizens who worked hard to build and shape our community.

The Widow/Widower's Monthly Lunch will be at

Sandra’s Cantina

Thursday, April 19th,

11:00 am

Meet at the center at 10:30 am to

carpool or go directly to the

restaurant at 11:00 am.

There will be games at the center

following lunch.

FUN WALK

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OPENING

Date: Thursday, April 5

Time: 9:30am

Location: OP Schnabel Park / Graff

Pavilion (9606 Bandera Rd.)

Cost: $5

Self Defense Class!

April 17th, 12pm-1pm

April 19th, 6pm-8pm

Members: FREE

Non-members: $15

Spring is finally here! It’s getting warmer and Bluebonnets embellish our community.

At the Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center we are wrapping up our Un’Wine’D with Us event which

was held last Saturday, March 24th. We had an amazing time and can’t wait for next year’s event! Turn

to the centerfold for some pictures from the event and visit our FaceBook page for additional photos.

Our 19th Annual Run for the Hills is only a few weeks away! Don’t forget to register for this popular

event that, this year, is held on Cinco De Mayo (May 5th). Visit our website at www.bsbac.com for more

information on this family friendly event! There will be food trucks, music, and raffle prizes—don’t miss

out! As always, we are looking for volunteers to help make this another successful event!

Did you remember to donate during South Texas’ Big Give event on March 22nd? If you were unable to

give that day, please consider donating to our center through Birdies for Charity (see details on the last

page).

Last, but definitely not least, we would like to Thank our Members and Community Partners - your

ongoing support helps enhance the quality of life for seniors in Western Comal County.

Upcoming Events:

April 16th, at 11:30am: Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union will

discuss BSBAC member benefits

April 17th, at 12:00pm Self Defense class (1 hour) - free for members

April 19th, at 6:00pm Self Defense class (2 hours) - free for members

April 23rd, at 12:00pm: Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired

presentation

May 5th, at 8:00am: 19th Annual Run for the Hills

Board of Directors

Melissa Wood—Chair

Robert Evans—Co-Chair

Deborah Kruciak—Secretary

Annabelle Fey—Treasurer

Ernie Fishlock

Cindy Hurst

Anne-Marie Kimbell

Helen Schoolcraft

Claudia Selko

Staff Members

Kimberly Kelley—Executive Director

Jessica Rosario—Director of Operations

Andrea Jenkins—Senior Outreach Coordinator

Sharon Andrews—Office Manager

Kimberleigh Beck—Marketing / Event Coordinator

Sandra Faust—Volunteer Coordinator

Teresa Kaiser—Accountant

Games Galore sponsored by:

Brain Teasers (solutions at the bottom of the page): 1. A woman gave birth to two sons who were born on the same hour of the same day of the same year but were

not twins. How is this possible?

2. Some months have 30 days. Some months have 31 days. How many months have 28 days?

3. What two words have the most letters in it?

What does each triplet group have

in common?

1. A Sprinter - A City - An Icehouse

2. A Beetle - A Fox - A Rabbit

3. A Toe - A Carpenter - A Finger

4. A Basketball - A Turkey - A Christmas

Stock

5. Chicago - Smokey - Yogi

6. Easter - Christmas - Virgin

7. Draw - Fade - Slice

8. Yellow - Scarlet - Cabin

9. Toilets - Eyes - Trash Cans

10. Finger - Oil - Latex

1. Poles

2. Types of chops

3. Maps

4. Birds that don’t fly

5. They all get cancelled

6. Ways stamps are sold

7. Pickles

8. Triangles

9. Teeth

10. Apples

March Answers:

Solutions: 1. They were two of triplets 2. All of them 3. Post Office

We would like to thank our Community Partners/Sponsors!

Are you interested in sponsoring the Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center?

Please contact Jessica Rosario (jrosario@bsbac.com) to find out how you can grow

your business while enhancing the lives of seniors in our community!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:00am Library

9:00am Just Visiting/

Socializing 9:00am Open Games

9:00am Ride the Bus

10:00am Wood Carving

11:30am Fellowship

Meal

12:30pm BSB Library

Assist (1st & 3rd Mon)

12:30pm STAGE Encore 12:45pm Bunco (2nd &

4th Mon) 1:00pm Bridge Four-

some (1st & 3rd Mon)

9:00am Library

9:00am Just Visiting/

Socializing 9:00am Ride the Bus

9:00am 42 (2nd & 4th

Tues) 10:00am Unfinished

Objects

11:30am Fellowship

Meal

1:00pm Bingo

9:00am Library

9:00am Bridge

9:00am Just Visiting/

Socializing 9:00am Ride the Bus

9:45am Weight Watchers

10:00am Library Arts &

Crafts (3rd Wed)

10:00am Card Creation

(2nd & 4th Wed)

11:00am Mah Jong

11:30am Fellowship

Meal

1:00pm Quilting Group

(2nd & 4th Wed)

9:00am Library 9:00am Cards 9:00am Just Visiting/

Socializing 10:00am Canasta HF

Thursday

11:30am Fellowship

Meal

12:00pm Knot Just

Knitting (1st, 3rd, &5th

Thur) 12:00pm Poker 2:00m Table Tennis

9:00am Library

9:00am Just Visiting/

Socializing 9:00am Pinochle

11:30am Fellowship

Meal

12:00pm Bingo Friday

12:30pm Jokers Cards

Marbles

April Weekly Calendar

Additional Activities:

April 18th, at 10:00am Library Craft Day (sign-up sheet by the information center)

April 6th, at 9:30am Technology Appointments (9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am) - see sign-up sheet by the in-

formation center (wall)

April 9th, at 12:00pm Birthday/Anniversary Celebration

April 17th, at 12:00pm Self Defense class (1 hour) - free for members

April 18th, at 2:00pm Caregiver Support

April 19th, at 11:00am Widow/Widower lunch at Sandra’s Cantina & at 12:30pm Widowed Games

April 19th, at 6:00pm Self Defense class (2 hours) - free for members

April 28th at 8:30am AARP Safe Driving class (sign-up sheet by the information center)

Speakers/Presentations:

April 16th, at 11:30am: Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union will discuss BSBAC member benefits

April 23rd, at 12:00pm: Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired presentation

Delicious Healthy Strawberry Shake

Ingredients:

1 Cup Milk

1 Cup Strawberries

1 Banana

1 Cup Frozen Pineapple

1 Tbsp Honey

Directions:

In a blender, combine all ingredients

Blend until smooth

Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh strawber-

ries and banana slices

Monthly Tip (cdc.gov): Oral Health

The baby boomer generation is the first where the majority of people will keep their natural teeth over their

entire lifetime. This is largely because of the benefits of water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste. However,

threats to oral health, including tooth loss, continue throughout life. Here are some ways you can maintain a

healthy mouth and strong teeth:

Drink fluoridated water and brush with fluoride toothpaste.

Practice good oral hygiene. Brush teeth thoroughly and floss between the teeth to remove dental plaque.

Visit your dentist on a regular basis, even if you have no natural teeth or have dentures.

Do not use any tobacco products and limit alcoholic drinks.

If you have diabetes, work to maintain control of the disease. This will decrease risk for other complica-

tions, including gum disease.

Robert L. Evans

210-422-2327

robert@gvtc.com

BSBrealestate.com

15 years representing

Buyers and Sellers of

Real Estate in South Texas

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Volunteer Opportunities

Would you like to give back to your

community?

We are always looking for volunteers to

help with events and activities in the

center, as well as prepare and/or deliver

nutritious meals to homebound seniors.

If you are interested in the various vol-

unteer opportunities we offer, please

reach out to Andrea Jenkins at (830) 438-

3111, or email at ajenkins@bsbac.com.

Volunteer Spotlight

Joan Gilbert has volunteered at our

center for over 6 years! She is an avid

supporter of the Pets On Wheels pro-

gram and is one of our cherished

Meals On Wheels volunteers.

Joan enjoys working with people

which led her to many careers including being a

registered nurse and most recently, volunteering

her time to the Hospice program at Christus Spohn

Hospital. Joan likes to read and to care for her

dogs. She and her husband also love to travel and

most recently went to Egypt.

Thank you Joan, for all that you do for our

community and our Bulverde Spring Branch

Activity Center!

Member Spotlight

Connie Gallovich became a member at

the center in 2013. Her favorite class

is Zumba which she attends twice a

week. She also likes to participate in

Chair Fitness and is a regular at the

Bunco table.

In addition to enjoying exercise classes, card

games, and day trips at the center (she recently

went with a BSBAC group to New Braunfels), she

volunteers her time at the front desk. Connie has

made plenty of new friends at the activity center

and often has lunch with other “Zumba ladies”.

When not at the center, you can find her working

in her yard, or out and about, spending time with

friends and family.

Connie, we are very fortunate that you decided

to join us 5 years ago, and appreciate all you do

for our Activity Center!

“Un’Wine’D with us” See additional pictures on our FB page