Gardendale Seniors by Peggy Hoback Clark
The North Jefferson News
Autumn has arrived in its many colored splendor!
Warm sunshine, falling leaves and cool breezes say it is time to go camping. If you are one of those silver-haired gypsies who roam America in an RV, you know what I am talking about — the smell of campfires burning in the evening, music in the air, cool breezes, smiling faces, grills fired up, and no little kids!
Recently, I spent two weeks at a campground on the Tombigbee Waterway in Demopolis. When I arrived, everything was fresh and green. As the days progressed, the trees turned and even the air smelled differently. The blue herons and white cranes squawked in the evening as we sat around a campfire in jackets, singing old hymns. The mosquitoes didn’t get the message that the air was cooler, though.
For the first time in five years, I have been able to take a vacation and not worry or not even give a thought to the senior center. My volunteers are so well coordinated, willing to work together and efficient, I could depend on them to hold things together while I was gone.
Brenda Dingler, Leslie Gurganus, Humphrey Meeks, Margaret Powell, Charlie Rooker, J. B. Salter, Geraldine Simpson, Elbert Walker, Les and Zenith Williamson and employee Linda Byrne did an excellent job of carrying out the day-to-day programs.
I am sure there were others who saw things that needed doing and just took care of them. I can only say a great big “thank you” to all of them. I am so proud of the cohesive and caring group of people who attend our center.
This time of year becomes very busy, and we at the Gardendale Senior Center will be enjoying the holidays.
The dates of the upcoming activities are listed in this column today so you will be able to mark your calendar now. On Nov. 19, Chris Taylor, who represents Edwards Financial, will be out to speak to us. Our annual Turkey Trot will be Nov. 25 with Four Picks and A Bow. So get your feathers dusted off and come on and have some fun.
Every year, the Jefferson County Area Aging and the Office of Senior Citizens’ Services invites all seniors living in Jefferson County to Holiday Cheer. This will be on Dec. 17 at Boutwell Auditorium. Seniors who are active in their centers need to sign up with their Center directors before Nov. 14. Lunch and entertainment are the order of the day.
Our Annual Christmas Dance will be Dec. 16 at the Civic Center Exhibition Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. This will be potluck fingerfoods.
Our center Christmas party will be on Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m. This will be our last day of business for the year 2008. We will open again on Jan. 5.
As we come up to the time of Thanksgiving, let us once again remember who our God is and how much we owe to Him. Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is Good. His mercy endureth forever.
I give God the glory every day, not just for the beautiful center He has provided, but for the beautiful spirit of the people who attend.
The sweet love we feel in this place could not be traded for anything else in this world. If you do not belong to a senior center we invite you to consider being a part of ours.
Seniors
November 12, 2008
Mark holiday events on calendar
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Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Senior Center News
For more information about the Fultondale Senior Center, call 849-0916.
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Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior
What can you tell me the about the constant ear ringing syndrome known as tinnitus? At age 56, I have had it for several years but it has gotten more and more noticeable lately. Is there anything I can do?
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Civitan’s ‘General’ wins major recognition
Gardendale native Robert E. Lee is revered as “The General of Recruiting” as the president of the Gardendale Civitan Club.
Lee has led the club for more than 20 years and he’s recruited about 200 people into the organization. “There’s a secret to recruiting for Civitans and I’m one of the few people that knows it,” he said. “The secret is a-s-k. You just have to ask people to join.” - Area seniors welcome in Fultondale We are excited about all of the things happening at the Fultondale Senior Center. We’d love to invite all seniors over the age of 60 to join us.
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Seniors getting informed, dancing at center
July has brought many new members to the center.
We are so very happy to see folks come in to enjoy our various programs and activities. -
Retired teacher loves shopping, family time
Lillie Y. Patterson has lived in the North Jefferson area for 63 years.
A retired teacher from the Birmingham City School System, she tutors in her spare time. -
Morris native enjoys flowers, spending time with grandkids
My niece Maria and I went out for a girls day several Saturdays ago and ran into a delightful lady, Erin Sullivan.
Mrs. Sullivan grew up in Morris and has many friends in the Morris and Gardendale communities. -
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