Christopher’s Clubhouse Vanquishing predators through education and empowerment
By Alison Elsner For DMHN On August 7, 1995, Mika Moulton’s ten year old son, Christopher Meyer, was kidnapped from a neighborhood wooded play area in the town of Aroma Park, Illinois. As Mika describes in her extremely moving narrative on the Christopher’s Clubhouse website (christophersclubhouse.org/about/ chris-story), Chris had developed “a compassion and understanding of
others and an even deeper caring for animals. He could often be found climbing a tree to put a baby bird back in a nest. He would make me stop if he saw an injured animal on the side of the road. He could make friends with anyone or anything.” After an eight-day search and the deepest emotional turmoil one could likely never imagine, Christopher’s body was found. He had been stabbed over 50 times, and his little body was mutilated. The “man” who killed him
had been recently released from prison for murdering a five year old girl 15 years earlier. He is currently serving life without parole. (Although sentenced to death, the Illinois Governor then placed a moratorium on the death penalty). Moulton galvanized her devastation, despair, loss and anger and channeled that energy into a highly compelling force that has now helped thousands of other kids, families and communities. In addition to fighting
for legislation to protect kids and keep violent predators behind bars as well as serving as a well known speaker about crimes against children, she founded Christopher’s Clubhouse, a non-profit safety education and empowerment organization. She actually started providing services in Illinois and working with the Sheriff’s office there in 1996, a year after Christopher’s murder. When she moved to the Coachella Valley, she created a 501(c)(3) in 2007. Outreach is dedicated to providing educational Continues on page 6 >>
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Transportation Resources for Seniors Do you know a senior who needs help getting around? Check these transportation options to get you or someone know, out and around the desert. Provided by The Joslyn Center. Senior Shuttle 760-837-2012, visit seniorshuttle.vpweb.com Seniors Driving Seniors 760-797-5449 SunDial (Dial a Ride) 760-343-4231, visit sunline.org Senior Taxi Voucher 760-343-3456 Ext 171, sunline.org/programs/taxi-voucher-program Transportation Access (TAP) 951-686-4402 ButterFLi 855-267-2354, butterfly-transport.eu/index.php/en/
An alarming story It seemed like a good idea at the time. A Pittsburgh do-it-yourselfer was wall mounting his new flat-screen TV and so he lowered an alarm clock down the inside of the wall. He figured that it would tell him exactly where to drill a hole for the cables when the alarm went off, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. But the clock slipped and got itself walled-in. That was in 2004,13 years ago and
for all that time the alarm would go off, just like clockwork, at the same hour each night at ten minutes to eight. You’d think the man would have gotten rid of the offending alarm clock once it was out, but instead he set it on his mantle after a local handy man retrieved it recently. And, it is still set to go off at 7:50 p.m. each night. Source: Filler Files.
Hip hoopsters A group of ladies in San Diego is making quite a splash. In fact, their women’s basketball team, whose members are octogenarians and then some, is known as the San Diego Splash, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. The award winning team accepts only women who are 80 or older
Only in New York New York City subway riders got quite shock recently when they noticed one of their fellow straphangers was a snake, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. There it was wrapped around the pole riders grip when the ride gets bumpy.
and includes two that are 91. Is it good for their health, you may ask. Marge Carl, who is 87, says “a lot of my childhood friends thought I was crazy at 66 to be playing basketball. They said, ‘You’ll break an arm, you’ll break a leg.’ “They’re all gone, every one of them.” But Marge is still here. Source: Filler Files.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers
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Social Security Matters: “Ask Rusty” - DRCs vs. Collecting and continuing to earn Social Security Matters by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My wife is now 66 and not collecting Social Security. She wants to wait until age 70 to collect the larger benefit. However, I know that she could collect now and her payments will grow if she continues to work until age 70 because she had some years in her lifetime with zero earnings. My question is what will be the difference in benefits at age 70 if she waits to collect, or she collects now at age 66 and continues to contribute to S.S.? Signed: Working Wife’s Husband Dear Working: This is an Interesting question - Let’s examine the parts. When a person reaches their full retirement age (FRA) but does not apply for Social Security benefits, they earn Delayed Retirement Credits (DRCs) at a rate of 2/3rds of 1% for each month they delay. So for each full year beyond their FRA, up to age 70, they earn 8% more than they would receive at their full retirement age, to a maximum of 132% of their FRA benefit.
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When you apply for benefits, Social Security examines your lifetime earnings record, adjusts (indexes) your earnings in each of those years for inflation, and finds the 35 years with the highest earnings (only earnings up to the annual payroll withholding tax limit are counted). If you don’t have a full 35 years of earnings, they put zeros in some years to reach a total of 35, the number of years used to calculate your benefit amount. They then add up the earnings for those 35 years, divide the total by 420 (the number of months in 35 years) to arrive at your Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME). Your AIME is then subjected to a formula using “bend points”, where different percentages are applied to 3 different portions of your average monthly earnings to arrive at your Primary Insurance Amount, or PIA, the amount of benefit you are entitled to at your full retirement age. Social Security reviews each beneficiary’s earnings record annually and, if their current earnings are more than the indexed earnings in any of the 35 years used to calculate your benefit they will replace that year with the higher earnings amount and recompute your benefit accordingly. In
this way the monthly benefit amount can increase if current earnings exceed the indexed earnings in any of the years used to compute your PIA. But, how would this potential increase compare against the annual 8% delayed retirement credit your wife would receive if she does not apply at her full retirement age? Assuming 4 years of zero earnings, an AIME of $3000 and a PIA of $ 1473, I calculate that replacing those 4 zero years with $25,000 per year in earnings would boost your wife’s benefit to $1549 per month at age 70. However when the 8% DRC’s are applied to the $1473 PIA her benefit amount at age 70 would be $1944 per month, $395 more. So, if your goal is to maximize her monthly benefit, there is a clear financial advantage to delaying. But, when to start benefits is never as simple as looking only at the financial numbers; health and lifestyle factors must always be taken into account. And you should also consider that if your wife applies now, by the time she reaches 70 years of age she will have collected 4 years’ worth of benefits. If your wife is healthy and as a couple you are financially comfortable with her earnings from work, waiting to collect
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is certainly viable option. If, instead, she becomes unable to work, needs the extra money, or simply decides she wants to begin Social Security, she can apply at any time to start collecting her benefits. Also note that if she continues to work, her current earnings may, if they are large enough, improve her benefit amount regardless of whether or not she is already collecting Social Security benefits. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The opinions and interpretations expressed in this article are the viewpoints of the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory staff, trained and accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). NSSA, the AMAC Foundation, and the Foundation’s Social Security Advisors are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government. Furthermore, the AMAC Foundation and its staff do not provide legal or accounting services. The Foundation welcomes questions from readers regarding Social Security issues. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at info@amacfoundation.org.
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Your Cookbook
Hearty Breakfast Bowl INGREDIENTS | SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOK TIME: 30 MIN
• 8 slices Smithfield Thick Cut Bacon • 16 ounces Smithfield Boneless Ham Steaks, cubed • 3 cups cooked steel-cut Irish or traditional oatmeal • 3 1/2-4 quarts water, divided • 1 pound fresh asparagus • 4 eggs • 2 cups fresh assorted berries • 1/2 cup walnuts • 1/3 cup pepitas (Spanish pumpkin seeds)
PREPARATION
1. Heat oven to 375 F. 2. Lightly spray baking rack and place on top of foil-lined, rimmed baking pan. Separate strips of bacon and lay flat in single layer on rack. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until just crisp, rotating pan halfway through cooking. Using spatula, remove
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bacon from pan while warm; drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan. Place ham cubes on same rack and bake 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. 3. Prepare oatmeal as directed on package and keep warm with ham and bacon.
4. Over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to boil and blanch asparagus 1-2 minutes, or until tender-crisp when pierced with fork. With tongs or slotted spoon, remove asparagus; drain and reserve. In same saucepot over high heat, bring 1 1/2-2 quarts water to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and, using slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into water individually. Cook 6 1/2 minutes for softer, jammy yolk or a little more for firmer yolk, keeping water simmering during cooking. Transfer eggs to bowl of ice water and chill 1 minute for easier peeling. To assemble: divide oatmeal, asparagus, berries, ham and bacon among four bowls. Place peeled, halved egg in each bowl and top with walnuts and pepitas.
Breakfast Avocado Toast with Bacon and Ham INGREDIENTS | SERVES: 4 COOK TIME: 30 MIN
• 12 slices Smithfield Thick Cut Bacon • 16 ounces Smithfield Anytime Favorites Boneless Sliced Ham • 1 1/2-2 quarts water • 1 lime, juiced • 1 cup freshly made or refrigerated, prepared guacamole • 4 large eggs • 4 thick slices seeded whole-grain bread, toasted golden brown • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro leaves
bacon from pan while warm; drain on paper towels. 2. While bacon is baking, lay sliced ham on lightly sprayed, rimmed baking pan. Bake 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through. Keep bacon and ham warm. 3. In saucepot over medium-high heat, heat water and lime juice until simmering. Crack eggs into small cups. Slowly add eggs one at a time to pot and simmer 4-5 minutes, or until whites are just set for runny yolk or a little longer for firmer yolk. Remove eggs from water with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. 4. Spread guacamole onto toast, topping each with sliced ham, egg, pepper and bacon. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and serve warm.
PREPARATION
1. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly spray baking rack and place on top of foil-lined, rimmed baking pan. Separate strips of bacon and lay flat in single layer on rack. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until just crisp, rotating pan halfway through cooking. Using spatula, remove
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Visit & View Valley Museums By Dori J Smith for DMHN Touring historical exhibits and museums may not be for everyone. But, if you’re a person that seeks insight and understanding, museums are repositories that attempt to provide those qualities. Martin Luther King, Jr., said: “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Some area museums for your enjoyment…
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Palm Springs
History and culture of this band of Native American; exhibitions, special events, storytelling, film festival, etc. Of note: guided cultural hikes in the Indian Canyons; free admission. 760-778-1079, accmuseum.org
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, Desert Hot Springs Cabot Yerxa started building his museum and home in about 1941 at the age of 57; the Hopi-inspired structure is hand-made from reclaimed and found materials. Of Note: it’s on the National Register of Historic Places. 760-329-7610, cabotsmuseum.org
Children’s Discovery Museum, Rancho Mirage
“…where youth, families, teachers and the community collaborate and participate in joint projects and partnerships in learning.” Of note: All Day Messy Play on Wednesdays for toddlers. 760-321-0602, cvmod.org
Historical Society & Museum of Palm Desert “…provide access to the society’s archives and artifacts through exhibits, publications, programs and events.” Of note: exhibit of aerial photos of the Valley, 1940s to 2007. 760-346-6588, hspd.org/ exhibits.html
La Quinta Historical Museum Showcases the city’s history and cultural arts. Of note: A diorama of a Cahuilla Native American village. 760-777-7170, playinlaquinta.com/La-Quinta-Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum CNN named it one of the top 14 aviation museums in the world. Of note: many of the docents either flew the planes or served on them. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org
Palm Springs Art Museum “…Our collections, exhibitions, and programs connect people to the art and culture of our community and time.” Of note: Thursdays are free! 760-3224800, psmuseum.org. Has a “satellite” in Palm Desert: 760-3465600, psmuseum.org/palm-desert
Coachella Valley History Tolerance Education Museum, Indio Center, Rancho Mirage A historical campus that contains the 1926 adobe Smiley-Tyler House - housing the main exhibits – and the historic 1909 Indio Schoolhouse. Of note: contains the world’s only Date Museum. 760-342-6651, Cvhm.org
General George Patton Memorial Museum, Chiriaco Summit
“…to promote peace by honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans while educating the public on modern U.S. military history…” Of note: group tours available. 760-2273483, generalpattonmuseum.com
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“…to promote tolerance, civility, respect and understanding by the elimination of atrocities, hatred and bigotry.” Of note: display of a concentration camp prisoner’s clothes and video stories narrated by survivors. 760-328-8252, toleranceeducationcenter.org/stories. REOPENS SEPTEMBER 1. More information is available in a USA Today article by Marissa Willman. She lists some area museums and why they’re notable: 10best. com/destinations/california/palmsprings/attractions/museums/
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Christopher’s Clubhouse Vanquishing predators through education and empowerment << Continues from page 1 programs to equip children, families, teens, women and men with the skills to avoid abuse and exploitation to create a healthier and safer community. Christopher’s Clubhouse offers a full scope of programs. The Toddler Safety Program, for children aged three to five, teaches multiple aspects of safety in an interactive and family friendly class. Family Safety Camp is designed for children between six and 12 years old and provides practical life skills as well as free fingerprinting and IDs, giving parents and kids every tool possible to be pro-active about their protection and especially how to avoid or escape predators. One lesson kids learn is how to get out of the house in a fire. According to Moulton, another strong message point is “there are two types of people in the world, good and bad; good people don’t trick or hurt others and make them feel bad or icky. In our classes, we do not use the word stranger.” Programming exists for adults too. R.A.D., or Rape, Aggression, Defense
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Systems for both women and men give viable options of self-defense to empower people to avoid and/or escape predatory crime and make safer choices when confronted with aggression. S.O.S, Seniors on Safety, is a 2-3 hour workshop outlining strategies to avoid scams, fraud, identity theft and even physical victimization. The two hour Internet Safety Workshop for parents and children presents statistical data about the magnitude of the internet and social media, deep and dark web facts, technology applications and safeguarding techniques. Most classes are held at the Portola Community Center in Palm Desert, however sessions are also presented through partnerships with the Palm Springs Unified School District. This year marks the tenth anniversary since the non-profit was formed, and a special event will be held at the upcoming “Christopher’s Clubhouse Light of Hope Gala and Awards”, set for October 14, 2017 at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage. “The
Power of Ten” themed celebration will include dinner, cocktails and auctions to raise needed funds to continue programming and literally save lives. One specially selected law enforcement officer will receive the exclusive VegaZerebny Award for a training scholarship in Washington D.C. to assist in our own community. Nachhattar Chandi will receive the Community Champion Award for his dedication to bringing business and jobs to our community, and David Naughton, star of the Academy Award winning movie “An American Werewolf in London,” will emcee. Deanna Bogart, award winning instrumentalist and vocalist, will entertain. Sponsorships are available, and Gala tickets may be purchased on the website for $125 per person or $225 per couple. Knowledge and preparation always equal power and control. Contrary to instilling fear, Christopher’s Clubhouse programs familiarize and reinforce ways that kids and family members can prevent dangerous situations
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and make informed assessments about their environment. Moulton’s dream is to develop a Safety Center for kids, set up on the outside like a child size community with paved streets and sidewalks, stoplights and buildings that represent the police station, post office, grocery store, library, school and other common structures. The large building inside would be used for all classes, with the miniaturized “town” as a valuable training tool. Support by way of donations, sponsorships, volunteering, mentoring or serving on committees is welcome and appreciated to continue the mission. In this case, making Moulton’s dream a reality will mean keeping children as well as adults safe, protected and in charge of their destinies and making our community a healthier place in every way. More information: Christopher’s Clubhouse, P.O. Box 5444, La Quinta, 760-989-2182, christophersclubhouse.org.
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Five interesting facts about earthworms
Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue”
Earthworms are fascinating creatures. Yes, it’s true! Here are five unusual facts about these gardendwellers: 1. Earthworms can process their environment thanks to their cerebral ganglion, which serves as a brain. 2. Most earthworms are hermaphroditic, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs. However, they must still find a partner to procreate. 3. Earthworms have no lungs. They breathe through their skin, which needs to be kept moist at all times for them to survive. 4. Earthworms can travel underground to a depth of up to two metres. 5. If you cut an earthworm in half, it might still survive; it all depends on where the cut is made. If the section comprising the head is intact it can regenerate a new tail, but the tail cannot grow a new head.
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Daisy: Jack Russell Terrier, Young, Female Hi, I’m Daisy and I’m a female Jack Russell Terrier mix who’s about 3 years old. I’m a tiny little girl and I weigh a little over 8 pounds. Life hasn’t always been good for me and my sister Hazel. We were with a really mean person who didn’t love us because we were thrown out of a car window in Thermal. How could anyone do that to us? We’re not pieces of garbage that can just be thrown away! We didn’t do anything wrong to deserve being treated like that! We were so lucky we weren’t hurt or killed! Some kind person brought us to Pet Rescue and life has become good again. We are treated with kindness and love and we have lots of room to play. I’m
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starting to trust people again after the horrible experience I had. My tail is constantly wagging because I’m having fun running around and playing. I’m pretty active and I love running around. I’m looking for my forever home where I’m cherished for the wonderful dog I am. I’m loving and would make a great companion. I get along well with people and other dogs. Plus, I can be carried anywhere and we could have so much fun doing things together! Everything would be perfect if Hazel could come along too as she’s looking for her forever home also. Won’t you please come visit us? You may be ready to scoop us up in your arms and smother us with kisses! I’m spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date with my vaccinations. Hurry! We’re so cute, we may not last long! -Xoxo Your Delicious Daisy
For more information, visit www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org 83-496 Avenue 51 Coachella, CA 92236 760-398-7722 petrescuecenter@gmail.com
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PUZZLE PAGE
ACROSS
40 Hesitated
17 Magazine item
1 Bird that hoots
42 Heroic poem
19 Parade-ground order
4 Shadowbox
43 Historic time frames
22 Ballet ____
8 So long, in Soho: 2
47 Pets
23 Cookie cooker
wds.
52 Venomous snake
24 Green fruit
12 What person?
53 Thought
25 Forest denizen
13 Spur on
54 Grandma
26 Gooey substance
14 Draft animals
55 Boston cream ____
27 Back part
15 Egg drink
56 Body of printing
28 Jet black
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Cleaning up your social circle is long overdue if you wish to better enjoy your time spent with your true friends. You may follow this up by planning a trip with those who make the cut.
16 Everlasting
57 Expanded
32 Jumping
18 Cummerbund
58 Depressed
34 Cover up
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).Some very lucrative real estate opportunities may come your way. A few strategic renovations could double your home’s value. At the very least, you will experience a newfound appreciation for your humble abode.
HOROSCOPE: JULY 27-AUGUST 2 ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll take some time off, but only after finishing everything on your to-do list. At home, you will achieve something that will make you particularly proud, whether it’s a floor-toceiling cleaning spree or a long-overdue renovation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Self-esteem is essential for personal growth. You have the power to accomplish great things that will make you proud and will take you far. Expect a confidence boost mid-week. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No need to go far to have a nice vacation. You’ll enjoy yourself just fine at home with friends and family. Just remember that proper planning is the key to success. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be on the move all week and have many stories to tell. Expect long conversations with people from all walks of life, and pay close attention to any advice that they give you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don’t be surprised if you feel the urge to tackle some big projects around your property during your vacation time. You’ll find the means to fulfill your professional and personal ambitions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll feel an intense desire to get moving, to expand your circle of friends and to do exciting things with those you hold dear. Others may find it hard to keep up with you.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Your health may slow you down this week, and you’ll need to catch up on some sleep. Your job will keep you busy, but you will be well compensated for your work.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will have an idea for a trip. It may even take the shape of a pilgrimage of sorts. In any case, you’ll find yourself unusually open to spiritual matters. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Something will stir up strong emotions. Your generosity will be solicited. Try to stay within your financial and physical means. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You aren’t always the most accommodating person, but luckily you’ll manage to create and maintain harmony around you. As they say, the end justifies the means.
20 365 days
37 Banjo’s relative
21 Say
DOWN
23 Elderly
1 ____ up to (admits)
44 Sings like Ice Cube
26 Outdoor stove
2 Rider’s command
45 ____ Minor
29 Glide down the
3 Flight records
46 Accelerated
slopes
4 Eat late
47 Like a fiddle
30 Contest
5 Quarries
48 Citrus refreshment
31 Soup bean
6 Gives consent
49 Irritate
33 Design
7 Comments
50 Type of meal
35 Acorn bearer
8 2,000 pounds
51 Observed
36 Wooden pin
9 Chopper
38 Ocean vessel
10 Bo Derek’s number
39 Force open
11 Aardvark’s snack
41 Part of a play
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BRAIN TEASER
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Question: You are driving a bus. At the first stop, two women get on. The second stop, three men get on and one woman gets off. At the third stop, three kids and their mom get on, and a man gets off. The bus is grey, and it is raining outside. What color is the bus driver’s hair? Answer on page 14 .
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Word Search
Agree April Attract Battle Boots Cross Dance Earth Edged Evenly Faster Ferns Fluff Front
Gives Hello Human Issue Knife Laying Metres Might Miner Murder Netted Often Owned Patch
Peach Peeled Peered Phase Positions Purse Raise Residence Round Sauce Scout Skinny Spade Sprang
Stems Strip Swear Talent Themes Towels Traced Tribes Vines Voice Where Wrist Answer on page 13
Water Aerobics is Back! Keep cool in the pool this Summer Enjoy the cool water, get your exercise groove on and join the fun at the Joslyn Center. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Location: Atria Palm Desert 44-300 San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert. Joslyn Center Members Only: $4 class or $30 month. For more information, check out our website at joslyncenter.org or call Joslyn Center at 760-340-3220.
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Widows or Widowers Active Social Club
Widows and Widowers meets every Monday at Mizell Senior Center at WOW Illustration 10:00AM. This active Social Club is for individuals who are ready to begin exploring new opportunities in life. In addition to the weekly meetings at Mizell, the group often meets for lunch, pot-lucks and outings to remain active and social. There are also two happy hour mixers each month on the second and fourth Wednesday at various locations. Non-alcoholic drinks are always available at the mixers. The July meetings will continue with:
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Life Story Writing at Mizell: Become the author you have always wanted to be
July 31: What It Means to Grieve LCSW, Mgr. Patient Services, Family Hospice Be sure you check-out what this club has to offer and maybe make some new friends along the way. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend the Monday meetings. You are invited to attend the group three times at no cost. Mizell Senior Center location: 480 S. Sunrise Way Palm Springs
Someone once said that every man’s life is worth a book. Have you ever thought about writing your life story? Mizell Senior Center has an Advanced Life Story Writing Class on Tuesdays beginning August 1st and continuing through September 5, 2017. The class will meet from
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9:00AM to Noon and is open ONLY to those with Life Story writing experience. This six week class will help you continue to develop and discuss our life stories. Remember: If you can talk, you can write. So, gather those old pictures and mementos and get started on your memoir. Let your grandchildren learn how you walked to school in the rain and snow, your first bicycle, catching fireflies in a jar, and playing kick the can. The class is taught by Marge Zapala. Class size is limited to 10 for more individualized instruction. Cost for the class is $35.00 for members and $55.00 for non-members. Be sure to bring a pen and a notebook to the class. For information, call 760-323-5689 x107.
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Support Meals-on-Wheels
Mizell Senior Center provides over 145,000 Meals on Wheels throughout the Coachella Valley every year. Summer is very difficult. With temperatures sometimes reaching 120 degrees, frail, homebound seniors depend on this program in order to eat. During the Summer months, donations for this program are few and far between . . . but, we still are preparing and serving meals for 500 - 600 seniors each day from Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs
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to the Salton Sea over 7 delivery routes. Our clients need your help and support. Take a look at the video . . . this is who we serve and who you support with your generous donation. Won’t you please help?? We need funding now in order to make sure we can continue serving thousands of meals throughout our long, hot Summer. Please donate today!! https://www.gofundme.com/support-meals-on-wheels-this-summer
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Maze of the Week
Answer on page 13
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1919: Riverside mineral industries thrive Riverside was the fourth county in the state in size and the 13th in regard to the total mineral value output for the state. Within its borders are mountains, desert and agricultural land with mineral resources consisting of metals, borax, brick, cement, clay, coal, copper, feldspar, gems, and gold, just to name a few. The granite stone from Riverside was distributed all over Southern California. It had been quarried for building and ornamental purposes. Beside its use for paving, the granite was used for monuments throughout the state. However, the $1,689,042 increase in revenue in 1919 over 1918 was not from granite, but from cement. All the raw materials from the quarries were hauled by wagon to the nearest railroad.
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• The Treaty of Versailles, including the League of Nations covenant, is sent to the United States for ratification. Congress rejects the treaty and the U.S. never joins the League of Nations. • The first NFL team for Wisconsin (the Green Bay Packers) is founded by Curly Lambeau. • The 18th Amendment is ratified, forbidding the manufacture, sale, import or export of liquor in the United States, and beginning the period known as “Prohibition.” • The Radio Corporation of American (RCA) is established. • “Ten Days that Shook the World,” by John Reed, a firsthand account of the Russian Revolution, is published.
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Puzzle Page Answers
Stars and Streets of the Desert Monty Hall Star: Born August 25, 1921 Street: Monty Hall Drive, Cathedral City
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WordSearch Answer Longtime resident Monty Hall loves golf and the desert and always enjoys participating in the celebrity pro-am tournaments. Whenever he’s in town, which is often, just ask him to be host, emcee or guest speaker at your charity event and he’ll most likely oblige. Originally from Winnipeg, Hall moved to Toronto as host of a CBC program, “Floor Show,” then relocated to New York to host a children’s show. From there, it was off to Hollywood to emcee a popular game show, “Video Village.” In the ‘60s, Hall teamed up with Stefan Hatos and Hatos-Hall Productions scored big creating the high-energy, long-running game show, “Let’s Make A Deal.” Today, 48 years after its debut, an all-new version of Let’s
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Make A Deal continues and can be seen daily on CBS, hosted by Wayne Brady, with Hall serving as Creative Consultant. Just as well known for his dedication to charitable causes, Hall has raised over a billion dollars in contributions. He’s been named Variety Club’s lifetime International Chairman and has received hundreds of awards for his humanitarian work, including the Order of Canada and the first ever Icon Award from the Game Show Network. You can stroll down Monty Hall Drive beginning at E. Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City and ending where it makes a turn onto another street.
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