 A few players and the coach of the Wenatchee Bighorns visited our line dancing class in early March. They had so much fun that they came back with their whole team. View a Reel on Facebook of their visit. Things are humming in the valley right now and the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center is no exception. Our membership continues to rise and everyone is busy exercising, having lunch or simply enjoying hanging out in the Social Hall to visit with friends and fellow members.
 We have become the honored recipients of a beautiful quilt created by the North Central Washington Quilt Guild. Raffle tickets will be available at reception for $5 each. You may purchase as many as you like, as often as you like to increase your chances of being drawn. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this beautiful handmade quilt. It will be on display until Friday, June 27, at which time we will draw the winner during lunch. Thank you, North Central Washington Quilt Guild, for your generous donation. I was approached by Russ, our Director of Communications and Development, in the hall recently and he commented on the atmosphere in the Senior Center that day. He said he could feel how different the interactions among members were and sensed a change in the “air.” Everyone seemed to be smiling and enjoying the camaraderie and there was just a general overall happiness. And I felt it, too. Things just seemed to be more vibrant and alive. And that, my friends, is how spring started at the Senior Center this year!
 Ruth Ann and Ron Paslay brought in their family to help us prepare for lunch. From left to right: Ruth Ann, Ron, daughter Jennifer Kert, and granddaughters Sophia Paslay, Dora Kert and Natalie MacNeil. In like a lion, out like a lamb! It is definitely feeling like that around here recently and not just with the weather. I’ll have to admit, though, I think we are still in the “lion” part of everything — I am so ready for the “lamb.” We have had such a busy time around the center with so many additions to our membership and new clubs now splitting at the seams with participants. The grounds are looking like they need some spring attention (volunteers, anyone?) and the requests for after-hours event rentals have exploded. Truthfully, I wouldn’t have it any other way but please understand if you pop into my office with a question or a need and instead find me up on a ladder somewhere. I will make time for you, I promise
 Sharon, Sandi and Robert checking in Bingo participants. The Senior Center hosts Bingo every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.  Lisa BlairExecutive Director Here we are, well into the new year and things haven’t slowed down one bit. The lack of snow (so far) this year has kept us vibrant and alive with activity and it has been so good to see everyone continue to remain busy and involved. The Christmas lights outside of our building have gone dark and the decorations inside have been replaced with signs of the expectation of Valentine’s Day. I am the kind of person who craves as much sunshine as I can possibly get, so it is also with immense pleasure that I announce Daylight Saving Time is only five short weeks away! Indeed, we continue to move on into 2025.
As the season continues to change, we also embrace change within our facility. You may have noticed a new face at the reception desk. David, who has been helping in the Second Chance Thrift Shop and is the mastermind behind The Friendship Brigade, our card-making club, will be tending the front desk from 2 to 4 p.m. on Mondays. He will soon be joined by another volunteer, Kathy, who will be at the desk on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. Let’s make sure to welcome them both and give them plenty of grace as they learn this new role.  Executive Director's Message Lisa BlairExecutive Director Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful beginning of 2025. The Director’s Message this month will be a little different than usual. I left for a river cruise through Switzerland and Germany with a group from the senior center on Dec. 9, and this is going to print while I am away. So, I leave with you my thoughts as we go into the New Year. Lydia and Russ will add to the message, so enjoy the little variation.
I have several things on my mind as we enter 2025, and one of them is our Walk of Fame. I am sure you’ve looked down at your feet as you are walking in our doors. All the names you see below engraved into the marble are the “famous” members who have chosen and purchased their own private tile. We are now down to two available tiles and I wanted to share the opportunity with everyone to claim one of these remaining spaces. The tiles available range from $200 to $300, depending on the number of lines you wish to have engraved. The fee for this purchase goes into our operating fund and serves to keep our doors open and our services at full throttle. Please consider this opportunity while you still have time. More information is available in our office. [Update: We sold our final tile on January 2!]
BRrrr... It’s official. Summer is gone, and fall is here in full force. Although I am so grateful for the cooler weather, I’m not a fan of the shorter days.
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