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April 2018Volume 5 0 0 No. 4

Board of DirectorsOFFICERS

President: Kay Lynn HawkinsVice President: Denise Kopecki

Secretary: Jan AlmonTreasurer: Gay Lynn Olsovsky

BOARD MEMBERSNicholas (Nik) Adams

Barbara BehalCharles Crowley

Brenda EnglemannJessica Sauceda

Frank StarckeDr. Dominic Scaramozi, V, D.C.

Mark Zoboroski

SILVER CENTER STAFF

Executive DirectorGlenda Layton

BookkeeperDoreen Dunnihoo

Food Service ChefBeth Gerhardt

Catering SupervisorDorothy Funderberg

Maintenance CoordinatorYancey McCartney

Volunteer CoordinatorPam Davis

Phone: (830) 303-6612Fax: (830) 379-3813

Thrift Shop: (830) 379-8300Email:

silvercenter@sbcglobal.netWebsite:

www.silvercenterseguin.com

President's Corner…

Spring has Sprung and springing forward was just what I needed! I lovewaking up to these bright sun shiny days. I cannot begin to tell you howexcited I am about all that we are looking forward to this month. We havebegun our planning for the Taste of Seguin to be held in June. Anyone whowould like to help with this fun event can attend our planning meetings.Please check out the calendar for posted meeting dates. We have also begunthe planning for our SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA. Now THAT issomething to be excited about.

The Silver Center is celebrating its’ 25th anniversary this year and we want tolet the community know how grateful we are for their support. The planningcommittee has started the preparation and is looking for people who havesome history to share about the center. Please join us for our meetings so wecan ensure this will be the event of the DECADE! Check the calendar formeeting dates and we can’t wait to see you there. We will have some tastyconfections prepared by our new Chef.

Speaking of a new chef, have you all come and tried out what’s on the menu?We are so blessed to have Beth Gerhardt join our team as our new Chef. Shehas prepared some amazing lunches and even more amazing desserts. Mypants aren’t as happy as my tummy is but they can just deal with it. Beth’sfather in law was one of our founding fathers, so it is so wonderful it has comefull circle. Another blessing to the team has been Pam Davis. Pam is like aray of sunshine. She has taken over the position as the volunteer coordinator/catering coordinator. And boy what a ball of fire she is! We have certainlyenjoyed her energy and enthusiasm, great ideas, and overall joyful attitude.Her wonderful husband, Bill, who has volunteered at the center for yearsorganizing and working at the Friday night dances, has rejoined the volunteerteam after a while of resting, and we couldn’t be happier.

With all of these new volunteers we have been getting as well, we can’t thinkof a better way to show our appreciation than a Volunteer AppreciationDinner. April is volunteer appreciation month. April 17 from 5PM - 7PM inSagabiel Hall, we will have our appreciation dinner and recognition event. Wewould like for all of our volunteers to come and enjoy the evening. PleaseRSVP as soon as possible so we are sure to make way more food than we caneat.

From the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you to each and every one ofyou. Your time is so very valuable and it really seems that a thank you isn’tenough. I especially thank you for putting a smile on my face and in my hearteach and every day. God bless you all.

Sincerely,Kay Lynn HawkinsPresident

The Silver Center is sincerely grateful for the supportof our faithful Business Members.

Angel Pest ControlGuadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteers

Guadalupe Valley Nursing CenterHumana Agent- Jesse Ojeda

Texan Renew Hearing CenterTexas Renew Hearing Center

Tres Hewell Mortuary

Edward Jones InvestmentsFirst Commercial Bank

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

Seguin Noon LionsPecan County Chiropractic

Advanced Hearing Aid CenterFirst United Bank

Charles Villeneuve InsuranceEmmanuel’s Lutheran Church

Guadalupe County Republican WomenGuadalupe County Humane Society

Hope HospiceMinigrip LLC

Nesbit Living & Recovery CenterSeguin Gazette-EnterpriseLBHS Alumni Association

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Hello From the Front Office!

Well I made it!!! It's officially been a year since I steppedup to take over the realm of executive director at the SilverCenter. Some days and weeks have been morechallenging than others, but I've got to say this has been afabulous year for me. I've made so many friends andacquaintances, and I've grown in my understanding of howvery important the Silver Center is to our community. AsI sit here writing this article, God puts an old time songinto my head and heart. Think back (and it is many yearsback) to a gentleman named Wynn Stewart. He had a songthat is in my head and in my heart today. "It's such apretty world today... look at the sunshine... today andevery day since I met you!" If you've heard this songbefore, you'll be singing it the rest of the day!

We have some absolutely wonderful news at the center toshare as we grow and evolve. Many of you may havenoticed on the front page that we have some new staff!Ms. Beth Gerhardt has taken over the apron strings in ourkitchen and many of you will know her as Henry Hill'sdaughter and those of you that don't know her will grow tolove her! This sweet lady bakes from scratch. None ofmy clothes will ever fit the same! If you haven't been inlately, please stop by for lunch and see the new menu andthe luscious homemade desserts as you welcome Beth toour staff. In our Catering department and kitchen you willbe seeing a lot more of Dorothy Funderberg! She hasaccepted the roll of Catering Coordinator to help us growour business and also to put smiles on your faces. She willdo an excellent job of doing both! Another new employeethat you will all know is Ms. Pam Davis. Many of you willremember her from working in the Navarro school districtand others know her as Bill Davis' wife. Pam is going tobe a wonderful addition to the front office and she islooking forward to getting to know all of you. We have alot of opportunities for volunteering at the center and Pamwill be calling on you for your help. Please considerblessing us with an hour or two of your time.Last but not least... we have puppies! My sweet girl'Dallas' had a litter of AKC English bulldogs and you arewelcome to stop by my office and visit with the littlefamily. Spring has sprung! The flowersare blooming and the grass is green. Ihope to see you at the Silver Center soon!!!

Glenda LaytonExecutive Director830-303-6612

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The Silver Center hasthe most amazingpeople who help keepthe center movingforward! Februarytotal hours for oursuper hardworking volunteers added up to 842.75 hours(688.75 regular hours and 154.00 RSVP hours.)Thank you to all our volunteers. We love you!

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Something NEW!

Do you love Board Games? The Silver Center isstarting an "Open Game Date" every Friday startingin March. The times are 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM.

Bring your friends and choose from any of theboard games we have available and enjoy some funtimes with friends!

Happy Easter

Our Friday Night Dances are really a lot of fun and a wonderful opportunity to mingle with friends and dancethe night away. The bands are top notch, so if you don't care to dance, just come to listen to the music.PLEASE NOTE: The doors open at 6:30 pm. BYOB is no longer permitted due to insurance exclusions.

2018 Silver Center Friday Night Dance Schedule Doors open at 6:30pm Dance 7:30 - 11:00 pm

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April

6-Apr Two Way Street

13-Apr Countrymen

20-Apr Glen Collins

27-Apr Wrangler Country

May

4-May Vernon & Friends

11-May Most Wanted Band

18-May Charles & Fabulous 4

25-May Bob Appel

June

1-Jun Two Way Street

8-Jun Countrymen

15-Jun Glen Collins

22-Jun Wrangler Country

29-Jun Tom Teboe

July

6-Jul Vernon & Friend

13-Jul Most Wanted Band

20-Jul Charles & Fabulous 4

27-Jul Country Sounds

August

3-Aug Two Way Street

10-Aug Countrymen

17-Aug Glen Collins

24-Aug Wrangler Country

31-Aug

September

7-Sep Vernon & Friends

14-Sep Most Wanted Band

21-Sep Charles & Fabulous 4

28-Sep Bob Appel

October

5-Oct Two Way Street

12-Oct Countrymen

19-Oct Glen Collins

26-Oct Wrangler Country

November

2-Nov Tom Teboe

9-Nov Most Wanted Band

16-Nov Charles & Fabulous 4

23-Nov Bob Appel

30-Nov

December

7-Dec Two Way Street

14-Dec Countrymen

21-Dec Monte Good

28-Dec Wrangler Country

BIRTHDAY BINGO

On Friday, April 6, 2018,starting at 1:00, you are invitedto join us to celebrate our Aprilbirthdays with gifts, cake, andbingo! Heart to Heart Hospiceand Guadalupe Valley NursingCenter are sponsoring this special event. Wehave a lot of fun, so join us for our AprilHAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! Allmembers are invited.

THRIFT STORE HOURS!The Thrift Store will be open on Monday andFriday ONLY from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Stop by and see what we have to offer! We areaccepting donations too!

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Faye Ulbrich 4/1Susan Foerster 4/3Margo Trost 4/6JoAnne Muelker 4/6La Nell Gibbs 4/7Joyce Dossey 4/8Gerald Heep 4/9Doris Beicker 4/10Mary Ann Bienek 4/11Roy Balter 4/12

ANOTHER NEW BINGO IS OFFERED! On thesecond Friday of every month, Texan RenewHearing will host a NEW BINGO at 1 PM. Pleasecome and bring a friend.

Many older adults are looking for a gentle,low-impact exercise program that helps themstay active and improves muscle strength,flexibility and balance. TAI CHI fits the bill!

The benefits include, but are not limited to,helping with arthritis pain, reducing bloodpressure, reducing stress and depression,and helping reduce bone loss inmenopausal women. Tai Chi is aphenomenal exercise, and it all started withthe ancient Chinese!

Join us at the Silver Center on Mondays at9:00 am. It is only $1.00 per class. Hope to

STAY ACTIVE WITH TAI CHI

Texan Renew Hearing will take a new spot on ourcalendar on the fourth Thursday of every month...theywill do complementary hearing check-ups. Pleasestop by if you have questions about your currenthearing aid or questions about new items on themarket.

Pat Hill 4/12Alton Mattke 4/16Susan Casto 4/18Janice Quent 4/19Irvine Schneider 4/19Marilyn Kemp 4/23Shirley Lewis 4/26James Ulbrich 4/27Rebecca Meckel 4/29Cindi Plant 4/30

Memorial in Honor of:

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Memorial from:

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

City: _______________________________________

State/Zip: __________________________________Thank you for the remembrance.

The Silver Center510 E. Court

Seguin, Texas 78155

Tres Hewell Mortuary, Inc.Family Owned and Operated

Tres Hewell, President

P.O. Box 820165 Tor DriveSeguin, Texas 78156

Phone: (830) 549-5912Fax: (830) 549-5918Cell: (830) 660-5809

www.treshewell.com

Are you lookingfor a hot, fresh,well-balancedmeal? The SilverCenter serves adelicious lunch

from 11 am to 1 pmMonday through Friday, and the prices are great!Everyday something new is served such as ChickenEnchiladas, Meatloaf, Fish and Shrimp, and SalisburySteak. With the entree you get two sides, a salad, roll,dessert and brewed tea or coffee. You can’t beat that!Sandwiches, soups, and lunch salads are also offered. Joinus at the Silver Center for ayummy lunch and some greatfellowship!

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*** Note that any memorialsreceived after we go to press will be in thenext month's newsletter.

The Seguin Silver Needlers willmeet Monday, April 13 at 1:00. Please bringeverything needed to cut out walker bags. Formore information, please call Marie@ 830-386-0962.

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Call Karen Taylor or Lindsey Taylor to schedule your tour today!(830) 379-8882

License #050604“Look to Seguin Assisted Living for a Carefree Future”

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HappyEaster

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Registered Nurse Case Managersevaluate your medical needs anddevelop a “plan of care” (in coordinationwith your physician and insurance) thatwill include one of more of the followingservices:

NursingPhysical Therapy ~ Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

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Thursday, April 12, 201811:30- AM -1:00 PM

Heart to Heart Hospice andGuadalupe Valley Nursing Centerare sponsoring this Lunch & Learn. We do nothave a topic to date, but these Lunch & Learnsare ALWAYS interesting and informative!Please call 830-303-6612 to reserve a lunch and aseat.

Thursday, April 19, 201811:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Hope Hospice and Remarkable will sponsor thisLunch & Learn. Again, we do not have a topicyet, but like the Lunch & Learn above, the topicsare informative, interesting, and fun!Call 830-303-6612 to reserve your spot and a hotdelicious meal.

FIND YOUR NAME

A member’s scrambled name is in thenewsletter each month. If it is your name, callthe Silver Center at 303-6612 and receive afree coupon of your choice.

GREOR DERSZENE

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ofSeguin offers free blood pressure checks at theSilver Center on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.

Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center will bechecking blood pressure and blood sugar onTuesdays at the Silver Center from 12:00 PM -1:00 PM.

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 Tickle Your Funny Bone!

1) Two men were discussing family trends on sex and marriage values. Fred said to Sam, "I didn't sleep with my wifebefore we got married, did you?" Sam replied, "I'm not sure. What was her maiden name?"

2) "Mr. Clark, I have reviewed this case very carefully," said the divorce lawyer, and I've decided to give your wife $500 aweek." "That's very fair, your Honor," said the husband. "Then I'll try to send her a few bucks myself."

3) An old man goes to the wizard to ask him if he can remove a curse that he has been living with for the past 40 years. Thewizard said, "Maybe, if you can tell me the exact words that were said to put this curse on you." The old man says withouthesitation, "I pronounce you man and wife."

4) A doctor examined this lady, and then took her husband aside. Doc said, "Sir, I don't like the looks of your wife at all.""Me neither, Doc," said the husband, "but she is a great cook and she's good with the kids."

5) A blonde calls Delta Airlines and asks, "Can you tell me how long it takes to fly from San Francisco to New York City?"The agent replies, "Just a minute…" The blonde says, "Thank you!" and hangs up.

6) This guy has been sitting in a bar all night, starring at a blond wearing the tightest pants he's ever seen. Finally curiositygets the best of him, so he walks over and asks, "How do you get into those pants?" The woman looks him over and replies,"Well, you can start by buying me a drink."

7) A man is recovering from surgery when a nurse asks him how he is feeling. "I'm o.k., but I didn't like the four letter wordthe doctor used in surgery," he answered. "What did he say?" asked the nurse. I heard him say "Oops!"

8) Two Mexican detectives were investigating the murder of Juan Gonzales. "How was he killed?" asked one detective."With a golf gun," the other detective replied. "A golf gun? What is a golf gun?" "I don't know, but it sure made a hole inJuan!"

9) A 95 year old man went to his doctor for a check-up. He told the doc he was getting married in a week or so. Doc replied,"Mr. Jones, at your age that could be fatal!" Mr. Jones replied, "Oh well, if she dies, she dies."

MEN STRIKE BACK

1) How many men does it take to open a beer? None. It should be open when she brings it.

2) How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart? When she starts her sentence with "A man once toldme."

3) Why do men pass gas more than women? Because women can't shut up long enough to build up therequired pressure.

Butterfinger CakeBorrowed from No Other Gods by Kelly Minter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Serves 161 box Devil's food cake mix10 oz. cola or diet cola1 egg white7 oz. sweetened condensed milk2 Tbsp. peanut butter8 oz. frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed7 Nestle fun size Butterfinger candy bars, chopped

Combine cake mix, cola and egg white. Bake according to cake mix instructions in a greased 9X13 pan.A few minutes before the cake is to be done, combine sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter in asaucepan. Cook and stir on low to make creamy and warm.When cake is done and still hot, poke holes in top of cake with a knife and pour peanut butter mixtureover top of cake. You may have to spread the mixture a little to help it go down into the holes. Sprinkletop with half of the chopped Butterfingers. Cool cake completely. Cover with Cool Whip and sprinkleremaining Butterfingers over top. Keep in fridge until ready to serve. This is a yummy, moist cake ANDso easy!

The Last of the BOUNCE Secrets submitted by Myrtle Huebinger

21. Put a Bounce sheet in your sleeping bag and tent before folding and storing them. It willkeep them smelling fresh.

22. Wet a Bounce sheet, hose down your car, and wipe love bugs off easily with the wetBounce.

23. Put a Bounce sheet in your suitcase when traveling. It will help keep mites or any othercritters out of it. While you are at it, travel with several Bounce sheets and run them up anddown your bed linen before getting into bed. It will cause all the critters already in your bedto run. Keep a sheet in your suitcase even after you have unpacked to protect your suitcasefrom bugs nesting in it.

PASS ON THESE CLEVER HINTS TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. THEY WILL BEGLAD YOU DID!

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Do you miss out on the punchline of jokes?

Does your family complainthe TV is too loud?

Do you answer yes withoutknowing the question?

Do you need to see someone’s face to hear them?

If your answer is yes to 2 ormore questions, call today toschedule a FREE hearingscreening!

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We service all makesand models of

hearing devices!

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628 N. Hwy 123 Bypass, Ste. 2Seguin, Texas 78155

www.texanhearingcenter.com

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JOIN US FOR THE SILVER CENTER OPRY

Every 3rd Thursday of the month the Silver Opry putson the best show in town! Don't forget to mark yourcalendar for Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 PM. DottsyBrodt Dwyer, Monte Good and Gabriel Galvan areour entertainers for the evening, and as always, theSilver Opry Band will be in charge of providing thefabulous, easy-listening background music for theevening!

A delicious hot meal is served starting at 6:00 PMwhen the doors open. The bar also opens at 6:00 andcloses around 8:00 PM. The Silver Center has theBEST local talent and a super delicious meal, soplease join us for a delightful, fun night!

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We are going to have a PARTY!

This year our wonderful center will celebrate its 25th year of being a 501 {c) inGuadalupe County!

Are you a CHARTER MEMBER? If so, we want to hear from you ...

We want to put together a show that outlines where we started and where weare headed in the next 25 years! We also want you to attend our Gala!Members, non-members, dignitaries, businessmen and women are ALLencouraged to join us on September 29th.

● Please save the date! The next meeting of the Anniversary committee will beon April 10th at noon. If you have any details from the very beginning of ourcenter that we could use for our event planning, please let Glenda know!

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE FABULOUS!We love you!! and need you!! and we want to THANK YOU

for your service to our center with a VolunteerAppreciation Party with a delicious meal served onTuesday!! April 17th at 5:00PM. Please join us for

this event which we will host in your honor.Please RSVP to 830-303-6612 so we know how

many to plan for!!!!

The Silver Center is accepting donations of SILK FLOWERS tobe used in decorations for the building and special events. Ifyou have flowers you are no longer using, we would appreciate itif you dropped them off in the lobby of the center. Plasticflowers are not being accepted at this time. Thank you inadvance!

Goetz Funeral HomeGuadalupe Valley Memorial Park

Public Open Forum on Death Related Topics:

It’s difficult to talk about death or dying, but we all will need to doit at some point in our lives. We need to feel the freedom to talk toothers about our questions, our concerns, our experiences, andlearn from each other.

Question of the Month: Is embalming required by law in the state of Texas?

Answer: No, embalming is not required by law in the state of Texas;although it may be suggested depending on the type of funeralservice you select. If a family selects funeral services such as,Direct Cremation or Immediate Burial, it does not requireembalming.

We encourage you to ask us those questions that may be weighingover your heads; and you may submit your questions to thefollowing:

Marina P. ReynaFuneral Director/Embalmer ~ Goetz Funeral Home

marina.reyna@dignitymemorial.com 713 N. Austin Street -Seguin, Texas 78155

(830) 379-2313

Sounds like a great night out for family and friends, doesn’t it? On every 2ndTuesday, The Silver Center is having a GROUP GAME NIGHT. Doors open at6:00 PM and close at 8:30 PM. The cost: $2.00 per person for members and $2.50per person for non-members.

Here are the Rules:

1) You must have a group. You cannot join a group when you get here.

2) When you call (830-303-6612) to reserve your space, give a head count of the people in your party so that a tablecan be set up for your group.

3) Call by Thursday, April 5. Be sure to call the Thursday before game day to reserve your spot!

4) Bring your own cards, game pieces, or whatever you need for your game.

5) Bunco, Bridge, Poker, Mahjongg, Pinochle, or any other game is okay by us.

6) Must clean your own area/space before you leave at 8:30 pm.

Sound like fun? Well it is, and it is also a wonderful time to play and relax with your family and friends. Please join us anddon’t forget to call for your reservation!

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SEGUIN-GUADALUPE COUNTYSENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTER510 E. COURT STREETSEGUIN, TEXAS 78155

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDNON-PROFITSEGUIN, TX

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We’ll hold your handwith all our heart.