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Mount Vernon Senior Center

Senior Moments

August 2020

The Senior Center and

Nutrition Program are programs of Skagit County Public Health, in partnership with the City of Mount Vernon.

Mon—Fri 8am –4pm

1401 Cleveland Ave. Mount Vernon, WA 98273

360-416-1585 360-336-0954 (FAX)

www.skagitcounty.net/seniorcenters

Senior Center Coordinator Kristl Hobbs

kristlh@co.skagit.wa.us

Nutrition Assistant Judy Lyon

The center does not discriminate against partici-

pants, clients or volunteers. The center does not discriminate against partici-pants, clients, volunteers, or employees on the ba-sis of race, color, creed, religion, orientation, gen-der, identity or expression, age or disabilities.

SUMMER HEAT

Summer is finally here and with the heat comes the

importance of staying hydrated. Be sure to drink

plenty of water and/or consuming fruits and vegeta-

bles that contain water, such as cucumbers, water-

melon or tomatoes.

Hail and Farewell

We want to wish our nutrition assistant,

Nicki McNulty a fond farewell as she starts

a new adventure in her life. She leaves

big shoes to fill and will be missed.

At the same time we are happy to wel-

come Judy Lyon as our new nutrition as-

sistant. Judy comes to us with tons of

kitchen and chef experience, as well as ex-

perience working with volunteers and char-

ity events. She is excited about her new

position and looks forward to serving our

clients.

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Conrad Peterson 1

Kristine Geddert 2

Tom Mohler 3

Kathy MacNeill 3

Merilee Wheelhouse 10

Shannon Adams 10

Dee Camp 11

Steve Wicks 13

Elaine Huffstetter 14

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Juanita Otis 14

Della Blanchard 18

Al Grzeskowiak 18

Mel Hathaway 19

Orriel Allen 20

Lyle Pugh 24

Demetra Karras 27

Hollie VanEsch 28

Maria Raymond 29

BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS

FROM ABOVE

5. The letter M

4. A preacher

3. A river

2. Your breath

1. Corn on the cob

Farmers Markets

Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm Downtown Mount Vernon,

Riverwalk Plaza

Wednesdays 11 am - 4 pm Skagit Valley Hospital

(Kincaid Street)

Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm Anacortes, 7th and R Avenue

Wednesdays 3 pm - 7 pm Sedro-Woolley, Hammer

Heritage Square

BRAIN TEASERS: ANSWERS BELOW

1. First I threw away the outside and cooked the inside. Then I ate the outside

and threw away the inside. What did I eat?

2. What can you hold without ever touching, or using your hands?

3. What has a mouth but can’t eat, what moves but has no legs and what has a

bank but will never put money in it?

4. He has married many women but has never been married? Who is he?

5. What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thou-

sand years?

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For fact based information on Covid-19 — Skagit County

Public Health Customer Service counters are closed to

the public to promote social distancing and prevent the

further spread of Covid-19. You may contact them during

normal office hours: Mon.– Fri. 8:30am—4:30pm at 360-

416-1500

We are anxious to open , but Skagit County Senior Centers will remain closed until

Phase 4 of Washington States Plan for Re-opening. This means that NO activities of any

type or size will be allowable at the senior centers until we are in Phase 4. Our seniors

are not only in the high risk age group, but many of them have compounding health is-

sues. Covid-19 spreads very easily in group settings. The Meal program, Meals on

Wheels and Frozen meal pick-ups will continue. This program is vital. If you need infor-

mation on Meals on Wheels please call us at 360-416-1585 or 360-416-1500 for more

information. We hope you find ways to stay connected, stay healthy, stay engaged, stay

positive, and stay safe!! WE MISS YOU!!!

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August 2020—Client Menu

Anacortes (360)293-7473, Burlington (360)755-0102, Clear Lake (Wednesday),

Mount Vernon (360)416-1589, Sedro-Woolley (360)855-1531

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Mulligan Stew

served with a Blue-

berry

Parfait

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Sweet & Sour

Pork served with

an Oriental Slaw

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Mushroom Swiss

Burger served

with Sweet Potato

Fries

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Chicken Alfredo

served with a

Caesar Salad

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Shrimp Louie

Salad served with

a Berry Cobbler

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Turkey Cheddar

Dip served with a

Broccoli Salad

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Chicken Fried

Steak served with

Mashed Potatoes

and Gravy

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Lemon Chicken

Tagine served

with an Apple

Crisp

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Lasagna served

with Garlic

Bread

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BBQ Chicken

Wrap served with

a Watermelon

Slice

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Tuna Casserole

served with a

Green Salad

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Teriyaki Chicken

Sandwich served

with a Brownie

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Biscuit & Gravy

served with a Hot

Fruit Compote

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Cheese Ravioli

Primavera

served with

Garlic Bread

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Meatloaf served

with Mashed

Potatoes and

Gravy 24

Taco Salad served

with a Corn Muffin

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Home Style

Chicken Bowl

served with

Strawberry Fluff

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Corned Beef &

Swiss on a Pretzel

Bun served with

Apricots

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Coconut Curry

Pollock served

with a Green

Salad

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Baked Bone-In

Chicken served

with Birthday

Cake

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Hamburger Gravy

over Mashed Pota-

toes served with a

Cookie

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