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Recognizing Staff Anniversaries

We are excited to recognize Julie Dickson, Executive Assistant, for her first year anniversary with the Ukiah Senior Center. Julie handles a variety of responsibilities from memberships, donations, our social media accounts and creating of our

monthly USC newsletter. She plays such a key role that touches

on many aspects of the organization and is always eager to assist other staff. Rachael McDavid, Executive Director says, “Julie’s dedication to serving our seniors is such a gift to our community!!”

With Much Gratitude, USC Thanks Our...

Our Recent Donors Thomas Koppa • Willard & LuJuanna Carlstedt

Judy Williams • Robert Gates • Jean & Francis Crabtree • Irene McFarland • Deborah Jaynes

Sherice Vinson & Kelly Swanson • Lily Hodgson • Bonnie Wildberger • James Busch Trust

Meredyth Reinhard • Robert Gates • Cheryl Currey • Carol Jacobszoon • Jan Tipton • Theresa Sessoyeff

The Dragon’s Lair • Network for Good • MedStar Ambulance

Sustaining Donors Community Foundation of Mendocino County Eva Dunnebeck Estate Fund

Beverly Morby Estate Fund George and Ruth Bradford Foundation Mabel Albertson Fund

T.R. Erikson Foundation Ukiah Senior Center Endowment Fund William H. Carter Trust

2020 Annual Campaign Donors Redwood Empire Roofing

Mendocino Cabinet Co.

Donna Moschetti

John & Marie Behnke

Barbara Rovera

Melbourne Lockey

Betty Sindle

Karena Jolley

Brian Miller

Christopher

Michael & Jacquelyn Flynn

Mary Ashurst

Rick & Jane Cupples

Martha Simons

Diane & Ty Yanez

Susan Kanaan

Moria Lawlor

Kathie Smith

Community First Credit Union

Dow & Associates

TisBest Philanthropy

Francine Benassini

Nancy Garvin Rena & Richard Tremble

Denise Lovdal-Johnson

Elizabeth Sorensen

Raymond Hall

Margo Frank

Leveda Lockart

Jim & Nadjah Larson

Marian Scalmanini

Thomas Winters

Edward & Adele Buck

Dale Harrison

Melanie Kask

John & Dianne Chocholak

Lewis Martinelli

Mountanos Family Foundation

Organic Vintages

Carol Stevens, CPA

John & Debbie Rensen

Rodolfo Castillo Lynne Coen

Barbara McLean

Sime & Carlie Tour

Tom & Sue Mason

Don & Gwyn Rones

Dennis & Carol Thurston

Ellie & William Siegel

Doug Crane

Daniel Baxter

Ernest & Barbara Waugh

Dennis & Madelyn Yeo

Jim Looney

Amy Harper

Erlinda D. Saena

Donation made in memory of

Ned Walsh

From Suzanne M. L. Walsh

Pat Welch

Ukiah Senior Center

How You Can Support Seniors at USC

Pay it Forward

Sponsor a Meal or Ride for a Senior

____ # Meals X $7.00 = _____

____ # Rides X $7.00 = _____

Sponsor a Senior Health Ride Ensure a senior in need is able to get to their

doctors’ appointments local or out of town

Ukiah — $6.00

Willits — $30.00

Santa Rosa — $70.00

Other: _______

Mail this coupon with your donation to

499 Leslie Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

OR

Bring by the office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UKIAH SENIOR CEN-

TER

You can also donate online

Thrift Store News:

Our thrift store is open and stocked with new items for all your shopping needs. We also are happy to announce our new “Boutique Store” in Bartlett Hall where you will find unique treasures and other great items. Everything in both

stores is 50% off (excluding furniture and jewelry). And every FRIDAY all Furniture is 20% OFF! We have a vast selection of furniture in both of our stores and a variety of household goods, cloth-ing and much more!

Both of our Stores are open every Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations are greatly accepted by appointment only, call (707) 467-0110.

Thrift Store Volunteer: Help with sorting, pricing and displaying donated items. Cash register training available. Shifts available Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Receptionist: Do you enjoy greeting people and talking on the phone? Support USC in Bartlett Hall, shifts availa-ble Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Landscaper: Work with our staff to gain experience in landscaping! Shifts available Monday, Wednesday or Friday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Admin Support: Support our staff accomplish essential office tasks behind the scenes. Shifts available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D

Love is a powerful thing. It can move us to do extraordinary acts of selflessness. Love can be for a partner, a friend, a family member or a dear pet that teaches us unconditional love. It can also be for a neighbor or some-one you see every day at the Senior Center while picking up meals. When asked what love is, some of the Ukiah Senior Center staff shared their thoughts:

“Love is helping other people and making their day brighter,” shared Debbie Zimmerer, Operations Manager.

“Love is encouraging each other and supporting each other’s dreams.” Mary Glanders, Thrift Store Manager.

“Love is honesty, trust, protection and perseverance,” said Julie Dickson, Executive Assistant.

“Love is holding on, and never wanting to let go,” shared Terry Wilson, Transportation Manager.

And for me, love is sharing joy and laughter during the best times and compassion and understanding during the challenging times.

Harvard conducted a great amount of research that has proven people live longer, happier lives if we have strong connections with others. “The lesson that came from tens of thousands of pages of that research was that good relationships keep us happier and healthier,” says Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. Research goes on to say that “Social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop of social, emotional and physical well-being,” explains Dr. Emma Seppala of Stanford Medicine. How can we, during this pandemic nurture our relationships? Here are some things we all can do today:

Call a friend. It’s amazing when you get a call from someone you weren’t expecting to hear from. Even if they can’t talk, knowing there’s someone out there thinking of them can make a big difference to their day. Write a letter: Sure, snail mail has become uncommon with all the gadgets we use for communication, but receiving a handwritten letter (or typed if your handwriting is anything like mine) can warm someone’s heart as they see you took the time. Talk with your neighbor over the hedges. When seeing someone on your block, practice social distancing but ask how they are doing. They might be thrilled to get more than just a hello, you may just need to speak a little louder. Send a special message using social media. If you are a fan of Facebook or similar platforms, remember that posting on your page isn’t the same as sending a message. A unique message to someone perhaps with a cute graphic of a cat with hearts floating above its head can truly make someone’s day. Just be sure to add a personal message so they see you were thinking of them specifically (your friend, not the cat).

One of the hardest things we have had to do here at the Ukiah Senior Center is not hold social opportunities knowing how important it is for nurturing relationships. But please know, we are here for you. If you need someone to talk to, please call us Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our Senior Chat line. Our Outreach team would be more than happy to talk with you.

Quotes originally included in Thriveglobal.com article Good Social Relationships Are The Most Consistent Predictor of a Happy Life 2019.

By Rachael McDavid

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Ask Heather… Advice from our esteemed Outreach Manager, Heather Haydon. Ways to bring more love into your life: Express more appreciation to others… by offering kind words, being present when someone needs support and even a simple “Thank You”.

How important is love for your health and well-being: Spending time with loved ones can reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and even improve our heart health.

What if someone really needed somebody to talk to when they’re feeling alone: The Senior Center offers a wonderful program called Senior Peer Counseling. It utilizes the skills and life experiences of older adults to provide emotional support to their peers.

You can submit your questions to Heather Call (707) 462-4343 x102 or

email Heather at outreach@ukiahseniorcenter.org

WELCOME TO OUR

NEW MEMBERS!

Burgess Williams

and

Judy Williams

Happy Birthday Members Jill Miranda

Keith Oakley

Diana Clarke

Betty Boltz

Jim McCleary

Howard Morgan

Lillian Fisher

Joyce Ford

Cynthia Gidlof

Jennie Parducci

Valerie Parker

Karen Feeney

Lorena Ramier

Kevin Dixon

Carolyn Welch

Ginny Love

Gay Sibley

Marjorie Leach

Cheryl Raner

LuJuanna Carlstedt

Alice Gregor

Edith Ceccarelli

Ann Hershberger

Leigh Hunt

James Werner

Patricia Trenholm

Duane Grilli

Sunny Dian Cordell

Belinda Schafer

Norma Exley

Deborah Grilli

Julie Poole

Janice Hague

Linda Houston

Diana Ratliff

USC is here for you! Call our NEW Senior Chat Line

Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm We provide compassion, a listening ear

and resources

Don’t hesitate, call us at 1-844-744-8509

Catch a Ride!

The USC Bus Service is Available

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

from 8 am to 5 pm

Call 707-462-4343 x101 to Schedule

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1 Piggy Burger Sliders

with fixings and

Macaroni Salad

2 Chef Salad

and Minestrone Soup

3 Chicken Piccata with

Lemon & Capers Rice

Veggies

4 Liver & Onions

OR Shrimp Salad

with Deviled Eggs

5 Fish & Chips

Clam Chowder and

Cole Slaw

8 Pork Verde Enchiladas

Rice & Beans and

Fresh Fruit

9 Meatloaf

Cheesy Pasta Carrots

Garden Salad

10 Baked Ham & Beans

Split Pea Soup and

Corn Bread

11 Creamy Chicken

Lasagna Salad

Garlic Bread

12 Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes and

Salad

15 Hamburger Beef

Stroganoff and

Grilled Veggies

16 Grilled Sausage

Eggplant Parmesan Rice

Veggies

17 Chicken Salad Sandwich on

Cranberry Walnut Bread

Potato Leek Soup

19 Chicken Cordon Bleu

Rice and

Veggies

22 Spaghetti and

Meatballs Green Salad

Veggies

23 BBQ Tri Tip

Whipped Potatoes w/Mushroom Gravy

Green Pea and Cauliflower Salad

24 Italian Port Stew

and Garlic Herb Biscuits

25 Sweet & Sour

Chicken Breast Veggie Chow Mein

Citrus Salad

26 French Dip Sandwich

and Potato Salad

Due to COVID-19 meals are only available for takeout.

To reserve your meal, call (707) 468—9256.

Same day reservations must be made by 7:30 am

Meals are $7.00 each or purchase a 5 meal ticket card for $30

Monday—Thursday meals prepared by: Chef Lisa Silva & USC Staff

Friday meals prepared by: Stan's Maple Cafe

February Lunch Menu

Lisa’s Birthday L:unch

BBQ Country Pork Ribs

Potato Salad Apple Fennel Slaw

Tax Time. . . .

TAX PREPARATION UPDATE FOR 2020 RETURNS

Many of you have come to Bartlett Hall in the past to have your tax returns prepared by

volunteers under the sponsorship of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Last year we

discontinued this service early because of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Although the virus is

still with us, beginning February 1, 2021 we will once again be offering tax preparation

services without person-to-person contact. (In the event a future low contact tax

preparation service model becomes available as an alternative we shall let you know.

This would assist tax clients who do not have scanning or emailing capabilities.)

Beginning January 25, 2021, a volunteer from the Tax-Aide program will be calling and/or

emailing those of you whose tax returns were prepared by us during tax seasons 2018 and

2019 or both to determine your interest in 2020.

For us to prepared your return you must meet the following requirements: 1) All contact

will be via telephone, email or video conference; 2) we did your return in either 2018,

2019 or both tax years; 3) you are able to scan or photograph tax and ID documents,

upload them, and email documents back to our Secure Web Site.

If you meet these criteria and wish us to prepare your 2020 tax return, we will then send

you a packet of documents to complete, and instructions for returning the uploaded

documents along with all of your tax forms including W2, W2G, SSA-1099, 1099-R,

1099-Misc, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1095-A (or B).

Preparation of tax returns will be scheduled so that they can be completed within 14 days of

receiving your documents.

Email any questions to: vinmadison@aol.com.

If you cannot email, you can call Vincent Madison at (973) 723-0947.

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