August Newsletter

Read the Full August Newsletter and August Calendar. Click the link for the Sneaker Rating Key

Welcome to our August Newsletter! We have a fun filled month ahead, and all in a nice cool location. Enjoy these summer months, they go by so quickly! Here you will learn more about all that’s happening at the center during the month of August and beyond! 

Join us when you can, and don’t forget to invite friends! 

Thanks as always for making our center a fun place to be! YOU make the difference!
          
Our next Monthly Luncheon is August 7th at NOON at Wiesemeyer. We have Elizabeth LaKamp entertaining. We are serving a deluxe hamburger with all the toppings, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and Dilly Bars for dessert. $10 at the door. RSVP IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you RSVP’d and can no longer make it, PLEASE call the center at 618.667.2022 and let us know! Many Thanks!
          
Our next Live and Learn is August 13th at 1 PM at Wiesemeyer. We have the Alzheimer’s Association here to discuss Understanding Alzheimer’s. RSVP is appreciated. Call the center 618.667.2022
  
Drum Fun Is Back on August 15th at 9 AM! Lisa Edwards will be at the skating rink to lead the group! Thank you, Lisa! Drummers unite!
         
Bingo continues every Monday at 12:30 at Wiesemeyer. We’ll have a light snack and there is no cost to play, and no RSVP required. 
   
We play Hand and Foot the second and third Thursdays of the month. In August we will play on the 14th and 21st from 12:45 – 3:30 pm at the office building. No experience needed! Free to play. Come one come all!
  
Our Sit n Get Fit Class meets every Wednesday at 10 AM at the office. This class improves strength and flexibility, all in a fun inviting setting! Bring a friend for this seated exercise class! Weights, exercise bands and water are provided. THIS CLASS IS FREE! No RSVP required.
  
Pokeno is Wed. August 20th at 12:30 at Wiesemeyer. We’ll serve a light snack, and there is no cost to play. No RSVP required.  You do not need to know how to play. Cambridge House will be providing snacks for all of 2025! THANK YOU TO ANGIE at CAMBRIDGE HOUSE IN MARYVILLE!

Our next Food and Friends meal is August 27th at 4 PM. The next location is determined by vote at the previous dinner. Separate checks as always, bring a friend, and we’ll share all the news that is news! RSVP is a must!! Call the center at 628.667.2022 to RSVP. Stay tuned for location!
         
BUNCO is played the last Thursday of the month at Wiesemeyer, our next game is August 28th at 1 PM at Wiesemeyer.  Seats are currently full; however, we are looking for additional subs. Please call the center to get on the waiting or sub list. 618.667.2022
        
Day Trips 2025
Thursday August 21st departing at 9:45 am. Bellefontaine Cemetery, on reschedule after the tornado. We are having lunch at The Ferguson Brewing Company.  Separate checks and order off the menu. If you paid for this trip, you are still on for the August date. If the August date doesn’t work for you, please call the center to have your money refunded.
This trip is currently full.

Thursday Sept. 18th – Iron Mountain and Southern Railway, Jackson MO.  Murder Mystery Dinner, with wine tasting from local wineries and an opportunity to purchase wine. 1 Sneaker Trip. Tickets go on sale August 18th 10 am. $100 per person, all inclusive, and non-refundable. One person may not purchase more than 2 tickets at a time. There are 54 seats available.

Wednesday October 8th - Stages, to see Carol King’s musical, “Beautiful.” 1 Sneaker Trip

December 2025 – Wildey Theater to see White Christmas -   1 Sneaker Trip

If you have suggestions for Live and Learns, new entertainment, or day trip ideas, please let me know!  As always, my hours are generally Mon. Wed. Thurs. from 9 am till 2 pm. Please know, if I am in the office at the “house” my door is always open! If not at the “house” you can always leave a message at 618.667.2022 and I will get back with you as quick as I can!            

Wanda Todoroff     
Activity Director          
618.667.2022