Volume 13 Issue 2
February 2015
Senior Moments
LAKE STEVENS SENIOR CENTER
2302 Soper Hill Road (location) • PO Box 205 (mailing)
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
425-335-0345
info@lakestevensseniorcenter.com
CENTER NEWS & EVENTS
100th Birthday Celebration
Volunteer of Month
Sybil East will celebrate her 100th
Birthday on Sunday, February
15th. Please join us here at the
Center from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for cake, punch
and coffee.
Congratulations Evelyn Edeen, you have been
chosen as the Senior Center’s volunteer of the
month for February! Evelyn is the past board
secretary and has been very instrumental in
writing grants and bringing in extra funds over
the past couple years. She was the driving
force behind the grant that let us start the
Wednesday lunch program. Thank you Evelyn,
your efforts are appreciated!
Super Bowl Party Feb 1
Join your friends at the Lake
Stevens Senior Center to cheer
our team to a Super Bowl win!
The party begins at 3:00 p.m.
on Sunday, February 1st. This
will be a potluck event; the Center will provide
coffee, please bring snacks and/or soda to
share (no alcohol please).
Feb. 10
Join us for a trip to the Museum of History and
Industry on Tuesday, February 10th.
MOHAI is dedicated to enriching lives
through preserving, sharing, and teaching the
diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound
region, and the nation.
The cost is $25 (includes admission). The van
will leave the Center at 9:00 a.m. and leave the
museum to return at 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be
on your own at the Compass Café on-site.
Reservations and payment are due by Friday,
February 6th.Questions? Nola: 425-645-9527.
Thank You
Thank you to the following businesses and
individuals who donated to the Senior Center
annual funding campaign! Your continued
support means a lot to everyone who
participates in Center activities. We also thank
the many people who donated anonymously!
1st Reverse Mortgage USA
Big O Tires of Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens Ankle & Foot Clinic
Lake Stevens Chiropractic Clinic
Larsen Financial Services
Betty Andrew • Don Bakker • Robert Clark
Susan Damels • Jeanne Eastwood
Howard Espeseth & Annie Fallon
Emmy & Heinrich Gruber • Carolyn Hanson
Kathryn Holder • Richard Johnson
Shirley Keltner • Amelia Mimura • Pat Miser
Nunsia Orr • Richard & Sharon Schamp
Michael Simcox • Adabel Sparman
Ed & Anne Spence • Barbara Stoddard
Mildred Ward • Gary Wolfe
Linda Wright & Larry Kelling
Membership Update
Thank you to everyone who renewed their
membership for the 2015 year; we appreciate
your support! As of the print-date we have 194
members on the roster—our 2014 membership
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travelers. It also brings in donations for the
Center. We need more than 20 people to
operate the twelve, 4-hour shifts.
total was 279—so we still several members
who still need to renew. Membership
privileges are now suspended until you renew.
You can always check in at the office to find
out if your membership is current.
FYI—According to a recent article in the
Herald: “Signs alerting drivers to the
availability of free coffee are returning to rest
areas on I-5 in Smokey Point”.
As of July 1, 2015 there will be some changes
to the membership policy. The board has
decided to no longer offer a discount for
couples. Anyone joining or renewing after
that date will pay the $20 per person rate.
Center Reminders
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday
from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Center is
also open at other times based on scheduled
events such as the Friday luncheons.
Bunco is Recruiting Members
Our Bunco Group is looking for
new members to add to their fun! If
you would enjoy some fun and
fellowship once a month, please join
us for Bunco on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Snow Days: For snow/ice closures, check the
school reports. If Lake Stevens School District
is closed, the Senior Center will also be closed.
“If in doubt, don’t go out.”
AARP Safe Driving
Class March 18 & 19
Volunteer Hours: VERY IMPORTANT— We
appreciate all of our volunteers very much! If
you are a Center volunteer, please fill out a
time sheet for us each month.
The Next AARP Driver Safety Class is
scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday,
March 18 and 19 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. This
is a two-part class, and you must attend both
days to receive certification. Become a more
skilled and competent driver and save on your
auto insurance. Schedule early, seating is
limited.
Board Meetings: The Lake Stevens Senior
Center Board meets the second Monday of
each month, at 9:30 a.m. here at the Center.
Senior Center Apparel: Center hats, t-shirts,
and sweatshirts are available for purchase.
Check in at the office for more info.
For more info, or to sign-up, please contact the
Senior Center at 425.335.0345, or instructor
Ron James at 360.386.8087. Cost is $15 for
AARP members, $20 for non-members. Please
add a $2 donation to the Center for facility use.
Senior Center Library: If you enjoy reading,
check out our library. We have something for
everyone; fiction and non-fiction, books and
magazines, everything from romance and
thrillers to history and self-help books.
Coffee Stop May 8-11
Papas donates 10% of Wed.
Food Sales to Senior Center
The schedule has been set for
the 2015 Rest Stop Service. We
are scheduled to serve coffee
and refreshments at the
Smokey Point Southbound Rest
Area on I-5 from May 8 through May 11.
Please save the dates on your calendar and sign
-up for a shift. This is a great opportunity to be
of service to our community and to summer
Papas Mexican Grill will donate 10% of their
Wednesday food sales to the Lake Stevens
Senior Center. If you would like to have a
great meal and support the Center, visit Papas
on a Wednesday. Papas Mexican Grill is
located at 9302 North Davies Road, Lake
Stevens (north end of Frontier Village).
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on their Social Security benefits. This usually
happens only if you have other substantial
income (such as wages, self-employment,
interest, dividends and other taxable income
that must be reported on your tax return) in
addition to your Social Security benefits.
President’s Corner . . .
Remember When ~ 1940
 Franklin Roosevelt is President.
 The life expectancy is 62.9 years.
There is never a case when a person pays tax
on more than 85 percent of his or her Social
Security benefits, based on Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) rules. Now, let’s get down to the
numbers.
 Pulitzer Prize winner is “Grapes of
Wrath” by John Steinbeck.
 Richard and Maurice McDonald open a
hamburger stand at their drive-in,
marking the beginning of the
McDonald’s franchise.
If you file a federal tax return as an individual
and your income is between $25,000 and
$34,000, you may have to pay income tax on
up to 50 percent of your benefits. If your
income is more than $34,000, then up to 85
percent of your benefits may be taxable.
 The average income is $1,725 per year.
 The cost of a new house is $3,925.
 The cost of a new car is $850.
 Average rent is $30 per month.
 Gasoline is 11 cents per gallon.
If you are married and you file a joint return,
and you and your spouse have a combined
income that is between $32,000 and $44,000,
you may have to pay income tax on up to 50
percent of your benefits. If your combined
income is more than $44,000, then up to 85
percent of your benefits may be taxable.
 A first-class postage stamp is 3 cents.
 A movie ticket is 30 cents each.
 The cost of coffee is 42 cents per pound.
 A loaf of fresh baked bread cost 8 cents.
 A dozen eggs cost 19 cents and a pound
Note that your “income” for the purpose of
determining whether you must pay taxes on
some of your Social Security benefits includes
your adjusted gross income, your nontaxable
interest, and one half of your Social Security
benefits.
of bacon cost 40 cents.
 The cost of milk is 51 cents per gallon.
Best Wishes,
Joyce Matthews
In January, you should have received a Social
Security Benefit Statement showing the
amount of benefits you received last year. You
can use this statement, or SSA-1099, when
completing your federal income tax return to
find out whether some of your benefits are
subject to federal income tax. If you didn’t
receive yours, you can request one at
www.socialsecurity.gov/1099.
OTHER NEWS & EVENTS
Are Your Social Security
Benefits Taxable?
By Kirk Larson, Social Security Washington Public Affairs
If you’ve recently begun receiving Social
Security benefits or plan to apply in the near
future, you may be wondering this tax season:
are Social Security benefits taxable?
So, are your Social Security benefits taxable?
Maybe. To learn more, read page 14 of our
booklet, Retirement Benefits, available at
www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs or visit
www.irs.gov/ to obtain more detailed
information on the subject.
The short answer is: sometimes.
Some people have to pay federal income taxes
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Senior Assistance Resources
Support Our Business Members
Below is some contact information for programs
that can be helpful for Seniors . . .
These local businesses support our Senior Center
as business members. Please make an effort to
support their businesses and be sure to thank them
for their support while you are there.
Senior Services of Snohomish County:
Connecting older adults to services. To consult
with a specialist about local resources and
receive individualized assistance, call Senior
Information and Assistance at 425.513.1900
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
More info at www.seniorservices.org.
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1st Reverse Mortgage USA
A division of Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc.
425-438-1829 • John Harding
Email: jharding@1strmusa.com
Specializing in reverse mortgages for seniors
American Cremation & Casket Alliance
Senior Services of Snohomish County Minor
Home Repair Program: 425.265.2222.
Judy Jewell • 360-651-9233
www.americancremationandcasket.com
Focused on helping families by providing low prices on
funeral services, cremation options and burials
Meals on Wheels: 425.347.1229.
Washington State Basic Food Program:
425.347.1229.
Ashley Pointe
425-397-7500 • Susan Jones
www.ashley-pointe.com
Lake Stevens' premier Senior Living Community
Dedicated Care Solutions - Elder care advisor
offering FREE resources and referrals for
all senior needs: Call Greg at 425.737.3865;
www.dedicatedcaresolutions.com.
BECU
Shelly Jones • 800-233-2328 • www.BECU.org
303 91st Ave NE #C301, Lake Stevens WA
BECU is a not-for-profit credit union
committed to your financial well-being
SHIBA - Provides free, unbiased, and
confidential assistance with Medicare and
health care choices: 800.562.6900.
Bell Maintenance & Renovation, LLC
Property Tax Exemption and Property Tax
Deferrals for Seniors & Disabled: Snohomish
County Assessors Office: 425.388.3540.
425-754-2113 • Jerry Goodwill
Email: Jerry@bellproperties.net
Call us today to discuss your maintenance needs
Senior Services Nutrition Program:
425.347.1229, basicfood@sssc.org.
Bell Properties
Joyce Bell, owner • 425-334-0441
www.bellproperties.net
Residential real estate sales and property management
Senior Services Dial-A-Ride Transportation:
425.347.5912, transportation@sssc.org.
Dedicated Care Solutions
Senior Services Of Snohomish County
Transportation Assistance Program (TAP):
425.423.8517, transportation@sssc.org.
Greg Cranford • 425-737-3865
www.dedicatedcaresolutions.com
Elder care advisor offering FREE resources
and referrals for all senior needs
Catholic Community Services — Volunteer
Transportation: 425.374.6336.
Senior Peer Counseling:
seniorinfo@sssc.org.
Demeroutis Insurance Agency
Bill Demeroutis
425-259-0635 • billd@allstate.com
www.Allstate.com/BillD
Family owned & operated Allstate Agency
425.290.1260,
Lake Stevens Family Center: 425.397.7433.
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Opus Bank
Dignity Memorial
Melissa Hemrich • 425-334-8880
8915 Market Place (Inside Haggens)
Built and designed to honor the life’s work of our clients;
providing excellent customer service
Diane Renando • 425-446-9620
Dignity Memorial is the name families turn to for
compassionate, professional final arrangements.
Edward Jones
Rehabber Extraordinaire
Sterling Gurney, CRPC®, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
360-563-1042 • sterling.gurney@edwardjones.com
Kim Daughtry • 425-397-8555
www.rehabberconstruction.com
Providing extraordinary contractor and handyman
services, on-time and on budget
Emeritus at Marysville
Steve Wright • 360-659-1279
www.emeritus.com
Assisted living and retirement community allowing each
resident to live as independently as possible.
Remember When Antique Mall
Lori Warren • 360-568-0757
908 1st Street, Snohomish
RememberAntiques@yahoo.com
Antiques & Collectibles
Buying single pieces and estates
Foster Press
Donna Foster • 425-334-9317
www.fosterpress.com
Offset & digital printing, screen printing, copies,
banners, trophies, awards & much more
Walgreens
Games Plus
Tracy Ellis, Manager • 425-334-1523
718 91st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens
A full-service pharmacy with the added
convenience of a drive-thru
Gencare ~ Village at Granite Falls
Retirement Community • 425-339-3300
www.leisurecare.com/washingtonoakes
1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett
Independent & assisted living, with friendly, helpful staff
Don & Holly Forbis • 425-377-2850
1805 Main Street, Lake Stevens
Board Games, Puzzles, Card Games, Comics & More.
Stop in and ask about weekly game events.
Washington Oakes
Ashanda Haley • 360-691-1777
www.thevillageatgranitefalls.com
3202 N Alder Ave Granite Falls, WA 98252
Enjoy your retirement nestled among the natural, forest
setting of the foothills, just minutes from Lake Stevens.
Heritage Bank
Staci Lindstrand • 425-312-0000
629 SR 9 NE., Lake Stevens
Your local bank, providing an exceptional
level of service
Jay’s Market
Keith & Corie Perry • 425-334-1256
1809 Main Street, Lake Stevens
Your friendly, hometown grocery store, plus much more.
Serving Lake Stevens for over 30 years.
Williams Real Estate Brokers
Juanita Williams • 425-334-1600
www.williamsbrokers.com
Residential & commercial real estate
sales & development
Lamb of God Lutheran Church
Wrona’s Feed Co. & Fine Floral
425-377-2173
3923 103rd Ave. SE, Lake Stevens
www.lambofgod-lakestevens.org
A vibrant and growing congregation of the Lutheran
Church Missouri Synod. Sunday Service 10:15am
Jean Wrona • 425-308-2580
www.wronasfeed.com
Healthy feed for your “best friend”
Cat • Chicken • Dog • Horse • Goat • Pig
Fresh Bouquets May-Sept
Succulents • Sedums • Wreaths
Medicare Questions?
call Greg Larsen • 425-512-9666
First Legacy Financial: Offering Medicare Supplemental
& Medicare Advantage Plans
Call the office (425.335.0345) and ask us
how to get your business listed here.
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FREE to Good Home
RENT THE SENIOR CENTER
Sara, a 9 1/2
year old female
cat, is looking
for a home. She
has been microchipped and is
an indoor pet.
It’s the perfect venue for meetings, parties,
reunions, and church services for up to 100
people! The spacious, commercial kitchen
will fulfill all your food preparation needs.
Lake Stevens Senior Center is available to
rent for meetings, parties, reunions, etc.,
mornings before 9 a.m., evenings after 4
p.m. and weekends. Basic rates are:
She comes with
a 3-foot condo,
scratch post, litter box, crate
and food. Call Zoe Ann 425-3742807.
 $50 per hour for a minimum of 2 hours
 $25 per hour after 4 hours
Classified Ads
 $20 per hour for use of commercial kitchen
Do you have an item you’d
like to sell or give away,
or a service you would like
to advertise? You can put a
3-line ad in this newsletter
for $5. Contact Donna at the
Center office
to include
your listing in the next
edition of our newsletter.
(425-335-0345)
To schedule or for more details, call
Donna at 425-335-0345.
Senior Center Board
Officers:
Joyce Matthews, President
Nola Johnson, Acting V. P.
Art Alessi, Secretary
Loren Hole, Treasurer
Board Members:
Joyce Bell
Wayne Franz
Cheryl Jones
Jack Pease
Jim Raymond
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Calendar of Events
Check out the calendar on our website for updates throughout the month.
425.335.0345 • www.LakeStevensSeniorCenter.com
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PRESORTED
STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
LAKE STEVENS WA
PERMIT #44
Lake Stevens
Senior Center
PO Box 205
Lake Stevens WA 98258
REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
Activity
Computer Classes
Ukulele Class
Hula Class
Pinochle
Exercise
Caregiver Support Group
Bunco
Quilting
Lunch
Computer Classes
Creative Writing
Art
Exercise
Bridge
Lunch
Day of Month
every
every
every
every
every
1st & 3rd
every 2nd
every other
every
every
2nd & 4th
every
every
every
every
Day of Week
Mon., Tues. (by appt.)
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday (by appt.)
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
On the Web
Get the most up-to-date calendar, newsletter and activity information at:
www.LakeStevensSeniorCenter.com
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Time
10am-1pm
9:30-10:30
10:30-11:30
12pm-3pm
9am-10am
1pm-2:30pm
1pm-3pm
10am-12pm
11:30am
1pm-4pm
3pm-4pm
1pm-2:30pm
9am-10am
12pm
11:30am