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Fall 2020
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Kay Wallick talks with a friend in the park

Getting by with a little help from our friends - Friendly
visitor program
The Hub on Smith’s Dementia Friendly Wyoming          with families and care partners. Social isolation is
program spent the last three and one-half years       a growing epidemic having dire physical, mental
identifying and supporting persons living with        and emotional consequences. Loneliness can also
dementia and their care partners. Dementia is an      accelerate cognitive decline, and a lonely person
umbrella term for many causes of “brain change,”      is 50% more likely to die prematurely than those
with Alzheimer’s being the primary one. Although      with good social relationships. Researchers have
age is the strongest known risk factor, it is not     shown that loneliness is just as lethal as smoking 15
a normal part of aging. “Brain change” may also       cigarettes per day. A 2018 AARP study found that
occur with brain injuries and medications, such as    one in three older adults are profoundly lonely. One
chemotherapy.                                         blessing with COVID-19 is that it made this challenge
Nearly seventy percent of persons living with         even more visible. We now have the opportunity to
dementia are living in our community and not          create a real sense of community.
in an institution. Some live alone, and others live                                 See full article on PG 3
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inside                                                             A note from the
    3          Getting
               	      by with a little help
                                                                       Executive Director
               from our friends                                        “We get by with a little help from our friends”
                                                                       is a meaningful and timely theme for our
    3-4 	
         Support Groups
                                                                       newsletter and we want people to know that we
    5    Daily
         	    Call Sheet                                              feel it every day. We also want you to know that
    6    Names
         	     with faces!                                            we believe in it!
    7    	Dementia                                                   In the world we are currently living in, our
               Accomplishments and             CARMEN RIDEOUT,        connections with our friends, coworkers,
               Lessons Learned                 Executive Director     neighbors, and family have never been
    8-9 	September and October                                       more important. Even the connections with
               Care Partner Skills             acquaintances and the strangers we cross paths with in public, can
                                               make or break our day. I’m thinking of one of my favorite quotes from
               Workshops!
                                               Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,
    10         	New Virtual Series for        people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you
               Family Caregivers               made them feel.” I believe this is more important than ever right now.
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       Dementia, Become a                      On behalf of our Board of Directors and our dedicated employees, I
               Friendly Visitor                want to let you all know we are grateful for everyone who is reaching
    11         Update to GCT Fixed Route       out to us, helping us serve the people of Sheridan. The pandemic has
    12         Share for Dementia              certainly challenged us to adapt to new circumstances. Our primary
                                               concern is to help people stay healthy and well and living at home, and
    13         	Moab 240 Run for the Hub    to do this as safely as possible.
    14-16 	   Menus
                                               We also want to thank those of you who are allowing us to serve you.
    17-21 	   Activities                      You are giving us an opportunity to connect too. You are helping
    21         In Your Corner                  us feel good by providing us purpose and feeling valued. You are
    22         Donors                          providing us the work and sense of community that we all need.
    23         Memorial Gifts                  I would like to take this opportunity to thank two people who will
                                               be retiring from our Board of Directors in October - Vickie Mader
    24         Value Added
                                               who has served six years and Dr. John Ritterbusch who has served 3
    Senior citizen’s council                   years. Both have had important roles, bringing their experiences and
                                               expertise to the table every time they were called upon. Their presence
    board of directors                         will be missed greatly, and we are a better organization for their
    PRESIDENT                                  contribution & community service.
    Anthony Spiegelberg                        We will continue to communicate with you during this unusual and
    VICE PRESIDENT                             challenging time we are all living through. It will be an eventful fall.
    Casey Osborn                               Please keep tuned in to our local media outlets, visit our website at
                                               www.thehubsheridan.org or like us on Facebook or Instagram. You
    TREASURER
                                               may also call us between 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.
    Molly Dow
                                               My extension is 123.
    SECRETARY
    Trink Morss                                With gratitude,
    BOARD MEMBERS                              Carmen
    Vickie Mader
    Jim Wilson
    Dr. John Ritterbusch
    Melissa Butcher
    Rob Miller
    DIRECTORS EMERITUS                         the hub on smith: dynamic center of activity
    Ky Dixon
    Roman Skatula
    Dr. Sy Thickman
                                               for Sheridan’s growing senior community
                                               This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.

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Getting by with a little help from our friends CONTINUED FROM COVER
Kay Wallick and the team from Dementia Friendly           Often, friendly visitors give full-time caregivers a
Wyoming (DFW) began the volunteer Friendly                break or time to run errands. We can always use
Visitor Program to provide one to one friendship,         another friend or a pleasant visit in our lives!
engagement, and socialization for persons with            As the grant for Dementia Friendly Wyoming
cognitive issues. Friendly Visitors are volunteers        closes and the programs that were spawned by
that are trained by the Hub on Smith and carefully        that initiative take on new lives within the Hub,
matched with a “friend.” Volunteers reduce isolation      the Friendly Visitor program continues to provide
and loneliness and connect their “friend” with the        valuable services to our seniors. The Hub is always
community, engaging in meaningful activities. The         looking for people who would be willing to volunteer
pair may meet up once or twice a week to go to            their time to the Friendly Visitor program. Training,
lunch, go to a show or take a walk in the park or any     coaching, and regular meetings with other volunteers
activity that they choose. These visits help make         to share successes and challenges is an integral part
outings more comfortable for the friends who may          of the program. The time commitment is at least 1-2
otherwise not get out all.                                hours per week.
There are many reasons why a person might benefit         If you or a loved one is interested in learning more
from a friendly visitor. The person may not have          about the Friendly Visitor Program, please call The
family close by; they may have recently moved to the      Hub Support Center at 307-461-7134.
community and are unsure about how to get around.

FAQ and Common Misconceptions about
Support Groups
Support Groups – Important now more than ever.            What do the groups talk about?
Anxiety and uncertainty are starting to weigh on          The discussions that take place in the group are not
people’s minds due to extended restrictions of the        limited to a particular topic. While most people share
Covid-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, people are         stories about their experiences or ask for advice
feeling the need to connect with others and know          from the group members, it is also ok to just share
that they are not alone in their situations. Caregivers   about life in general. What is most important is that
are particularly prone to feelings of isolation and       you begin to feel comfortable with the group so that
being overwhelmed. Participating in a group provides      when the time comes, you can share your feeling and
an opportunity to be with people with common              even ask for help.
situations and who are likely to understand just what     How do you protect the privacy of the group?
you may be experiencing. Benefits of participating        At the Hub, we take confidentiality very seriously.
in a support group may include: Feeling less lonely,      Prior to joining a support group, members are
isolated, or judged and reducing distress, depression,    advised of the confidentiality requirements and their
anxiety, or fatigue. Support Groups at the Hub are        obligation of what information can and cannot be
focused primarily on providing support for those who      shared with those outside of the group.
are caring for an aging family member or seniors who      How often does group meet?
are raising younger children.                             Most of the groups meet once a week for 60 minutes
While support groups have been meeting at the Hub         however not everyone can make it to every meeting.
for years, many people have misconceptions about          Most members look forward to the break they get
what a support group is and the benefits of               from being a caregiver during this time.
participation. The following information may help you     How long can I stay in group?
understand why support groups are vital part of the       You can stay in group as long as you feel it is
Hub on Smith.                                             beneficial for you.

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What if I am uncomfortable sharing with a group?
Most people are initially anxious about talking in
group. Almost without exception, within a few
sessions, new members find that the group process
draws them in and they begin to share with the
group in ways they never anticipated. There is also
opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with
members of your group and begin to get to know
others so that when it comes time to share you feel
more comfortable. While there are many benefits to
sharing with peers, it isn’t a requirement of
participation. If you are not yet comfortable
contributing to the group, it’s acceptable to merely
listen to the other members and reflect silently on
their stories. It is very important that group members
                                                         you try a support group for a few weeks. If it does
feel safe. Group leaders are there to create a safe
                                                         not feel like a good fit for you, consider a different
environment for all involved.
                                                         support group or a different support group format.
Does the Support Group do anything else besides
                                                         I tried a support group before, and it didn’t really
share their stories?
                                                         help.
Sharing your experiences is a big part of the Support
                                                         There are a lot of reasons that a support group can
Group but it that is not all that is done during the
                                                         miss its mark for an individual. But do not let past
meeting. The leaders bring in guests to provide
                                                         experiences deter you from participating in support
education on relevant topics, mental health tricks and
                                                         groups again. Every group is different and dynamic.
other activities or things to make you smile.
                                                         Maybe you find you connect better with this leader
Just attending the group for an hour a week gives        than the last one, or maybe you find you have more
you a break from your daily caregiver duties. The        in common with the members of this group. Almost
Hub has resources to provide respite care for your       everyone can value in helping and supporting each
loved one to give you the opportunity to attend          other.
group sessions. Many find that they look forward to
                                                         If you or someone you know would be interested
this time to focus on themselves.
                                                         in joining a support group please contact Denise
What if my group is not the right fit?                   Hawley, Family Care Coordinator at 307-762-2240
The Hub has a few different groups and we suggest        ext 115, or by email at dhawley@thehubsheridan.org.

Housing Assistance-Building a Bridge of Trust
A home provides security, control, identity, and         Program (LIEAP) support, property tax refunds, and
                                                         Medicare Part D/Supplemental Insurance help. Kevin
privacy. Most of all, it’s a place that provides a       also works as the Sheridan County Intake Agent for
sense of belonging. Can you imagine being stuck          the Cheyenne Housing Authority, an organization
in a home that is dirty or unsafe? How about self-       that distributes federal housing funding throughout
quarantining or social distancing in a place where you   Wyoming. Low income housing is determined from
don’t feel like you belong? People with low income,      the median household income for the area. Currently,
seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities face     individuals making less than $2400 per month qualify
the challenge of finding a safe home every day. That’s   as low income.
where Kevin Coleman, Housing Care Coordinator and        Kevin assists over 300 clients in Sheridan with the
Outreach Case Manager at the Hub, comes in.              Low Income Section 8 Housing Application process.
As part of the Hub’s Support Center, Kevin’s             This includes gathering documents, finding housing
assistance and outreach duties include homeless          locations and available units, and gathering realtor
veterans housing, Low Income Energy Assistance           contact information for clients. As we all know,

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navigating massive amounts of paperwork can be            No doubt about it, the Support Center’s Housing
difficult and overwhelming; so, Kevin acts as a liaison   Assistance service and Kevin make a difference
between clients and organizations like the Cheyenne       in client’s lives. Recently, a client with congenital
Housing Authority to keep the application process         ailments affecting her quality of life and preventing
moving for both parties. He also acts as an advocate      her from frequently going outside expressed
for the client and can explain their circumstances        dissatisfaction with her housing environment. She
to authorities if they need to apply for application      reached out to her caregiver, who is active at the
extensions.                                               Hub, and the caregiver contacted Kevin. Kevin gained
Not only does Kevin help with documents and phone         the client’s trust and assisted her with the Housing
calls, he also performs site inspections to determine     Assistance application process, removing her from
building compliance and safety. After a client is         the previous toxic environment into a cleaner and
settled in, Kevin stays in touch and may perform          safer place. Kevin remarked, “She was having a
other individual assessments—taking note of if they       tough time finding a reason to get out of bed in the
need to be referred to other Hub resources, like Loan     morning. As I worked with her, I reassured her that
Closet assistance, Home Delivered Meals, or someone       we [the Hub] are looking out for her. This is a step
to talk to through the Daily Call program.                in making life better. We want to do what we can to
Kevin’s passion is housing homeless veterans. “Every      help her enjoy looking outside again.”
vet that I house is a win,” he said. Kevin works with
the VA and Volunteers of America (VOA) to help            Anybody over the age of 18 who qualifies as low
veterans find homes through the VA Supportive             income can apply to the Housing Assistance
Housing program. After moving a veteran into              program. If you or someone you know could benefit
their new home, Kevin and the VOA work together           from receiving Housing Assistance from the Hub,
as a team to ensure the veteran is set up to live         please reach out to Kevin at 672-2240 ext 111,
independently. Kevin says, “It’s supportive, we’ll help   kcoleman@thehubsheridan.org. He will help you
you through this process. We don’t just get you set       overcome the paperwork hurdles and help you find a
up and leave you to figure the rest out on your own.”     home where you can safely belong.

Daily Call Sheet
In an initiative similar to the Friendly Visitor Program The Hub on Smith, in partnership with
the AARP Foundation, has created Daily Call Sheet. This is a fun, social program that links
volunteers with seniors to help maintain connections to the community. Volunteers call on
members once or twice a week to connect. Participants can talk about whatever their heart
desires. They can share professional insights and experiences, reminisce about the good
times or just enjoy talking about current events and family activities. Participants don’t
actually have to do anything besides talk on the phone and enjoy a conversation with a
friendly senior. This initiative was inspired by the The Silver Line program in the United
Kingdom and the increasing global awareness around and recognition of, social isolation
and loneliness as a critical health concern impacting our well-being.
We do our best to match participants with someone they have something in common with.
No obligation, just friendly conversation. This is a volunteer opportunity that just about
anyone can take on! For more information on participating in the Daily Call Sheet, contact
the support center at 307-461-4134.

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Providing service in
uncertain times
BY: SHEREE CHILDERS-COSSEL, Human Resource Manager at The Hub on Smith
Providing service to elders during a global pandemic            participants how to use the device. Because of the
can be challenging to say the least. We learned early           development of this program patrons can continue
on that age can be a contributing risk factor when              to enjoy good company while participating in a
it comes to COVID-19. So, the question that was on              variety of activities, and health and wellness classes
my mind from the beginning was how do we keep                   through Zoom. Program participants also use the
our patrons and staff as safe and healthy as possible           technology to talk with family and friends or to have
in these times? Well, the answer became clear as we             conversations with a healthcare professional. The
developed a COOP (continuity of operations plan)                Tech Connect program is a success thanks to the
for our organization; to keep providing services to             technology donations from community members.
the patrons we care so much about, we had to be                 Thank you for making this program possible.
flexible. We had to be willing to think outside of the          The Hub’s Home Delivered Meals Program took on
box and in some cases completely restructure how                an additional 240 clients daily to fill the need left
we provide service, and we had to do it fast.                   by the closing of congregate meals in our building.
Since the beginning of March our staff has shown                Before COVID-19 our HDM program was a crew
great versatility. All our programs are based around            of two staff members, backed-up by kitchen staff
face to face contact with the people we serve.                  and HDM volunteer drivers, and now it is a team
To reduce the risk to our patrons and our staff                 of six staff members, backed up by kitchen staff
we turned to technology and personal protective                 and approximately 150 volunteer drivers. Staff
equipment. All our program areas have had to make               members from Day Break, Help at Home, Grab ‘n
changes to continue to provide services.                        Go, and the Café took on the additional duties in
Fun and Wellness staff developed a program, Tech                HDM to ensure that patrons continued to have
Connect, that connects seniors with the technology              access to meals. We continue to have staff members
they need to stay in contact with friends and family.           volunteer to take meal routes on a regular basis. This
Lisa Wells and Amanda Munford, Fun and Wellness                 program continues to expand, and we are excited
Coordinators, partnered with local technology                   to implement new HDM software to allow for more
professionals and Hub Educator, Heather Comstock                growth.
to solve the issue of getting technology into the               We are so proud of all our staff and their ability
homes of our patrons that need it. It starts with the           to be flexible, and extremely resilient in a time of
donation of unused smart phones and tablets. Lisa               uncertainty.
and Amanda set the devices up with Zoom and teach

Names with faces! Meet some of our newer Support Center members

Kevin Coleman            Amanda Lawson             Taisshia Burt            Denise Hawley           Beth Leahy
Outreach Coordinator     Care Coordinator          Care Coordinator         Family Caregiver        Information Specialist
                                                                            Care Coordinators
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Accomplishments and Lessons Learned
Over the last 3 1/2years the Hub on Smith increased
dementia capability in Sheridan County, Wyoming by:
• improving awareness and decreasing the stigma
   about dementia;
• educating the health care system about the
   importance of early diagnosis and collaborating to
   ensure quality care; and
• creating services and support for persons living
   with dementia and their care partners.
Over 1,500 individuals received various levels of
dementia education. One hundred sixty-one persons         Care training, coaching, consulting, and engagement.
living with dementia received service and supports        She connected with 327 family, community, and
from the social service and health care sectors           professional care partners. Training provided multiple
to help them stay in their community as long as           layers of skills and built empathy into their roles
possible. One hundred sixty-nine care partners            as care partners. Dementia Friendly Wyoming will
received the skills and support to help them care for     continue as a part of The Hub Support Center and
their loved ones. The dedicated Dementia Friendly         will provide education to communities throughout
Wyoming team included Kay Wallick, Program                Wyoming.
Director, Heather Comstock, Dementia Care Educator,
                                                          352 health care providers, nurses, social workers,
Jamie Hoeft, Support Center Coordinator, Amanda
                                                          therapists and students received training on the
Lawson, Care Coordinator, and Sheree Childers-
                                                          importance of early detection and continuum of
Cossel, Management Assistant.
                                                          care. Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine
Education for 852 individuals in the business,            incorporated cognitive screening into the annual
civic, legal, financial, first responders, and faith      Medicare wellness exam. Training on the use of a
communities created the foundation for building a         screening tool specifically for persons with
dementia capable community. Everyone felt they            Intellectual Developmental Disabilities was provided
had a better understanding of dementia, the ability       to 61 providers.
to recognize the signs, and gained empathy for the
                                                          The team learned that emerging work requires a
families. The Hub will continue to facilitate education
                                                          group of creative and critical thinkers with curiosity
with the materials developed through the grant for
                                                          in place of judgment to evaluate and adjust
each sector.
                                                          programs to meet changing community needs.
The Support Center, directed by Jamie Hoeft,              The development of the Sheridan Community Care
successfully transitioned to the Hub and is               Team, with representatives from multiple disciplines,
significantly impacting Sheridan, creating a              provides guidance and stability for the dementia
community of support for those living with dementia       team, especially during critical transitions. During the
and their care partners utilizing best practices.         COVID-19 outbreak, the need for services increased
Amanda Lawson, Care Coordinator, provided                 while creating an opportunity for staff to “lean in”
coordination of services for 43 persons living alone      to provide additional support and creating unique
with dementia.                                            opportunities for socialization. The main lesson
Heather Comstock, Dementia Care Educator, received        learned is that it takes time to build community
certifications in Virtual Dementia Tour, Opening Minds    partnerships to change the culture of care for
Through Art, Validation, and Positive Approach to         persons living with dementia and their care partners.

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Welcome to the Family Caregiver/Care Partner Skills Workshop Fall Series
Life transitions may mean that you, as a family member, friend or even neighbor are
increasingly supporting someone living with noticeable memory changes or a form of
dementia. Sometimes these transitions can feel uncertain because of communication
challenges or misunderstandings that naturally arise in everyday situations. These workshops
are designed to offer education and situational skills that have been reported by previous
workshop attendees to improve communication and daily interactions with those living with
memory challenges and/or dementia. While we regret that during the next few months, we
are unable to offer in-person educational sessions, we are pleased to open these workshops
on a virtual platform to all those that are interested and able to attend.

September Care Partner Skills Workshops!
WORKSHOP 1: September 11th • Friday Morning • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Typical Aging versus Dementia Signs and Symptoms
Objectives:
• Recognize the difference between typical aging and dementia-specific symptoms
• Discuss situations in which communication challenges are becoming more apparent
• Recognize that often challenging communications may be expressing an emotional or
  physical need

WORKSHOP 2: September 18th • Friday Morning • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Understanding How ‘The Five Senses’ Shift for Persons Living with Dementia
Objectives:
• Identify ways to shift communication challenges into opportunities for connection
• Discuss the impact of changes in sensory awareness as dementia progresses
• Identify more positive and proactive communication strategies within sensory distortions

WORKSHOP 3: September 25th • Friday Morning • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A Deeper Look at Dementia: Fluctuating Abilities and Awareness
Objectives:
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  iscuss the impact of fluctuating abilities and awareness
• Identify strategies to support fluctuating abilities
• Identify ways to work with persons experiencing delayed cognitive processing as dementia
   progresses

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September and October Care Partner Skills Workshops!
          Offered as Part of the Family Caregiver Support Programming
                  For questions please call Heather Comstock 307-672-2240 ext. 112
                             or email hcomstock@thehubsheridan.org
                  TO REGISTER: Go to www.dfwsheridan.org and click on the tab
                                   Attend Zoom Workshops

                  These workshops will be held through Zoom.
     After you register, you will receive an email with a link to
                           Zoom to attend the workshop.

October Care Partner Skills Workshops!
WORKSHOP 1: October 2nd • Friday Morning • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Minds Through the Arts (OMA)
Objectives:
• Discuss the philosophy and artistic programming of Opening Minds though the Arts (OMA)
• Identify strategies to create a ‘fail-free’ artistic environment with persons living with dementia
• Discuss how OMA opportunities provide opportunities for choice, autonomy, and
  decision making

WORKSHOP 2: October 9th • Friday Morning • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Validation Method: Positive Strategies to Communicate with Someone Experiencing
Memory Challenges
Objectives:
• Discuss how the design of the Validation Method with open-ended questions combined with
  reflective listening supports communication with persons living with memory challenges
• Identify ways to shift communication challenges into opportunities for connection
• Identify how the Validation Method has communication statagies that can be tailored to your
  caregiving situation

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New Virtual Series for Family Caregivers
         New Virtual Series for Family Caregivers
  New Virtual Virtualfor
         NewSeries   Series Family        Caregivers
                            for Family Caregivers

  Finding Meaning and Hope - A Video Discussion Series for Family
  Members Caring for Someone with Dementia

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Update to GCT
                  Fixed Route
                  Goose Creek Transit has plans to add a
                  second bus to the Fixed Route beginning
                  in October. Stay tuned for news about the
                  updated route and bus stop times.

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SUPPORT•HEALTH•ACTIVITIES•RESOURCES•EDUCATION

“The SHARE program helped my family substantially. Going through the
process helped my mom understand that measures like fall prevention (which
she avoided because she felt her mobility was good), would ultimately help
maintain her goal of staying independent. In addition, SHARE helped my family
members get on the same page and verbalize how we valued my parents.
Finally, the program gave us a platform to talk about how each family member
can be supportive in a loving way, instead of making them feel embarrassed or
like they were a burden.”
The Hub on Smith now offers family care planning        what they value. Values such as: not being a burden
through SHARE.                                          to friends and family, participating in activities with
SHARE is an evidence-based care-planning program        family and friends, feeling safe, having a say in who
that provides help to families in creating a plan for   helps out, and maintaining independence.
future care.                                            This plan assists care partners and family members
The benefits of participating in SHARE are:             to cope with the life changes that accompany
• Improved communication                                requiring more support and assistance. It also
                                                        allows them an outlet to express concerns, and
• Increased use of services
                                                        connect them to resources that provides assistance,
• Development of a care plan for the future             education, and hope.
The Hub on Smith has trained SHARE Counselors           The goals of SHARE are to:
to guide participants through five sessions, (plus
                                                        • Support care partners and help them communicate
an optional family session) to outline a care plan
                                                           effectively and plan for the future
for their family. SHARE engages clients visually
as well as verbally, enabling them to participate in    • Promote Health and well-being, and decrease stress
making decisions about how to best handle their         • Encourage participation in fulfilling Activities
daily activities should the time come that they need    • Learn about available Resources that reflect care
assistance with things such as managing finances,          partners’ values and preferences
shopping, food preparation, personal hygiene or         • Provide Education about dementia and how to
other tasks.                                               manage changes that lie ahead
During these SHARE sessions very powerful               If you are interested in participating in SHARE
conversations take place where each person has the      please contact The Hub Support Center at
ability to communicate their preferences and express    307.461.7134

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Moab 240
Run for the Hub

                                                         critical component of serving the significant senior
                                                         population in Sheridan County. Our Seniors are
                                                         increasingly facing social isolation, food insecurity,
                                                         and great mental and physical health challenges
                                                         and are one of the most at-risk groups of people
                                                         who could be adversely affected by the COVID-19
                                                         pandemic. The Hub provides daily meals, activities,
                                                         social and supportive services both in the facility
                                                         and in people’s homes. And the need to support
                                                         our senior population will only continue to grow.
                                                         According to the US Census Bureau, between 2018
                                                         and 2019 Wyoming’s population aged the fastest
                                                         in the U.S. with Sheridan County seeing a 43%
                                                         percent median age increase. And Sheridan County’s
                                                         median age is now 4 years higher than Wyoming’s
                                                         median age.
                                                         All funds raised will go to the Hub for programs
                                                         such as the vastly expanded Home Delivered Meals
                                                         (Meals on Wheels is at 400 meals, up from 150!), Help
                                                         At Home which provides connections for people in
                                                         their homes, and the community Loan Closet which
                                                         provides critical durable medical equipment and is
                                                         available to anyone in the community. I know my
                                                         husband greatly appreciated the shower chair after
Christi Burgess Haswell has organized this
                                                         his knee surgery!
fundraiser on behalf of The Hub on Smith.
Back in January, pre-COVID-19 and the crazy world        You can read more about my race here: www.
we live in now, I signed up for the Moab 240. It’s a     moab200.com. If you get bored you can track me
240 mile solo foot race that starts and ends in Moab.    live between 7am, October 9th and 11pm, October
On October 9th, I’ll be toeing the starting line. My     13th. If the Moab 240 race is cancelled because of the
perspective on the world is much different now           COVID-19 pandemic, I will be running a virtual race,
that it was 7 months ago and I want to do more to        TBD.
support our amazing community. I’ve decided to use       I am excited to take part on this journey and I hope
this opportunity to support a local non-profit that is   you will come along side me! If you are interested in
so invaluable, The Hub on Smith Street.                  donating, you can do so on my Go Fund Me page,
I am running for the Hub because they are a              www.gofundme.com/f/moab-240-run-for-the-hub

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September 2020
      MON                  TUE              WED                THU                   FRI                 SAT                     SUN
                   1                  2                  3                   4                   5                       6
                   PORK WING          FISH TACOS W/KEY   CHICKEN MARSALA     POT ROAST W/        MARINATED PORK          BAKED STEAK
                   ASIAN CABBAGE      LIME COLESLAW      OVER MASHED         VEGETABLES AND      TENDERLOIN              TERIYAKI
                                      SPANISH RICE       POTATOES            POTATOES            MUSHROOM RISOTTO        OVER EGG NOODLES
                   SESAME
                   VEGETABLES         ROASTED SQUASH     VEGETABLE MEDLEY    3 BEAN SALAD        VERY BAKED              VEGETABLE MEDLEY
                   DUMPLINGS          TRES LECHE CAKE    WHITE ROLL          BERRY CRISP         TOMATOES                FRUIT
                   MANGO                                 GARDEN SALAD                            WHITE ROLL              OATMEAL COOKIE
                                                                                                 FRUIT

7                  8                  9                  10                  11                  12                      13
JAMBALAYA          LEMON CHICKEN W/   PHILLY CHEESE      SHRIMP SCAMPI IN  CHEESEBURGER          BARBEQUE BEEF           MEATLOAF
CHUCKWAGON         EGG NOODLES        STEAK W/ ONIONS    LEMON CREAM SAUCE 3 TONE POTATOES       SANDWICH           STEWED TOMATOES
VEGETABLES         BASIL PESTO        AND PEPPERS        FOCACCIA BREAD                          SCALLOPED POTATOES STEAMED BROCCOLI
                                                                           BAKED APPLE SLICES
SOUTHERN BISCUIT   QUINOA             ROASTED            VEGETABLE MEDLEY                        GREEN BEANS
                                      CAULIFLOWER                            SPINACH SALAD W/                       ROASTED RED
GARDEN SALAD       LEMON BRUSSEL                         CAESAR SALAD        BACON VINAIGRETTE   AMANDINE*          POTATOES
                   SPROUTS            LENTIL SALAD                                               FRUIT SALAD             FRUIT
                   CHOCOLATE CHIP     BERRIES AND
                   COOKIE             CREAM

14                 15                 16                 17                  18                  19                      20
FRENCH DIP W/ AU   CHICKEN CURRY W/   BEEF ENCHILADA     CHEESE TORTELLINI   CHILE AND CHEESE    ROASTED TURKEY W/       GLAZED HAM W/
JUS                WHITE RICE         ROASTED SQUASH     GARLIC BREAD        STUFFED CHICKEN     GRAVY OVER MASHED       MASHED SWEET
PEAS AND CARROTS   ROASTED SWEET                                             BREAST              POTATOES BRAISED        POTATOES
                                      REFRIED BEANS      VEGETABLE MEDLEY                        VEGETABLES
W/ BUTTER AND      POTATOES                                                  CREAMY RISOTTO                              VEGETABLE MEDLEY
THYME                                 TRES LECHE         CAESAR SALAD                            WHITE ROLL
                   VEGETABLE MEDLEY                                          ROASTED SQUASH                              SPINACH SALAD
LEMON LENTIL                                                                 BERRY STRUDEL       CHERRY PIE              W/ FETA AND
SALAD                                                                                                                    STRAWBERRIES
PEANUT BUTTER                                                                                                            CHOCOLATE CAKE
COOKIE

21                 22                 23                 24                  25                  26                      27
BAKED COD          STUFFED PORK       CHILI OVER BAKED   SWEDISH MEATBALLS   TARRAGON CHICKEN    PULLED PORK             CHICKEN POT PIE
W/ LEEKS AND       TENDERLOIN         POTATO             EGG NOODLES         SANDWICH            SANDWICH                VEGETABLE MEDLEY
CARROTS            CREAMY RISOTTO     POTATO SALAD                           LENTIL SALAD        MAC N CHEESE
                                                         VEGETABLE MEDLEY                                                GARDEN SALAD
RICE PILAF         GLAZED CARROTS     CINNAMON ROLL                          POTATO CHIPS        STEAMED BROCCOLI
                                                         ROASTED RED                                                     FRUIT
CARIBBEAN          AND PEAS                              POTATOES            FRUIT               PEANUT BUTTER BAR*
VEGETABLES         CHOCOLATE                             BROWNIE
PEACH CRISP        SURPRISE CAKE
GARDEN SALAD

28                 29                 30
CHEESEBURGER       SHRIMP PO BOY      MEATLOAF                                                                 SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WEDGE FRIES        VEGETABLE MEDLEY   STEWED TOMATOES
                                                                                                               *Indicates Item Contains Nuts
GREEN BEANS        LENTIL SALAD       ROASTED REDS
CHOCOLATE CAKE     CARROT CAKE        BRUSSEL SPROUTS
                                      FRUIT AMBROSIA

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October 2020
         MON               TUE                    WED                THU                   FRI              SAT                   SUN
                              SUBJECT TO CHANGE               1                    2                  3                     4
                                                              BEEF STROGANOFF      CHICKEN MARSALA    POT ROAST W/          CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
                              *Indicates Item Contains Nuts
                                                              LEMON ASPARAGUS      MASHED POTATOES    VEGETABLES AND        OVER MASHED
                                                                                                      POTATOES              POTATOES
                                                              BASIL PESTO QUINOA   BRUSSEL SPROUTS
                                                                                                      WHITE ROLL            SWEET KERNEL CORN
                                                              GARDEN SALAD         WHITE ROLL
                                                                                                      CREAMY COLESLAW
                                                                                   FRUIT

 5                  6                     7                   8                    9                  10                    11
 CHICKEN PARMESAN   PEPPERONI PIZZA       CHICKEN ENCHILADA   BEEF TIPS W/ PEPPERS SHRIMP SCAMPI IN   CHEESEBURGER          OVEN ROASTED
 ROASTED REDS       VEGETABLE MEDLEY      BLACK BEANS         BEEFY RICE           CREAM SAUCE OVER   WEDGE FRIES           TURKEY
                                                                                   LINGUINE                                 MASHED POTATOES
 GARLIC BREAD       ROASTED REDS          COUNTRY             GREEN BEANS                             CRINKLE CUT
                                          VEGETABLES          AMANDINE*            VEGETABLE MEDLEY   CARROTS               VEGETABLE MEDLEY
 FRUIT              CAESAR SALAD
                                          CALIFORNIA FRUIT    STEWED TOMATOES      FOCACCIA BREAD     CAESAR SALAD          GARDEN SALAD
                                                              WHITE ROLL           CHOCOLATE CAKE                           MAGIC COOKIE BAR

 12                 13                    14                  15                   16                 17                    18
 JAMBALAYA          CHILI OVER BAKED      LASAGNA             GREEN CHILE AND      BEEF ENCHILADAS    DILL SALMON           GLAZED HAM
 CHUCKWAGON         POTATO                ASPARAGUS TIPS      CHEESE STUFFED       REFRIED BEANS      ROASTED REDS          ROASTED SWEET
 VEGETABLES         CREAMY COLESLAW                           CHICKEN BREAST                                                POTATOES
                                          CAESAR SALAD                             SPANISH RICE       STEAMED BROCCOLI
 SOUTHERN BISCUIT   CINNAMON ROLL                             CREAMY RISOTTO                                                ROASTED
                                          GARLIC BREAD                             GARDEN SALAD       CUCUMBER SALAD
 GARDEN SALAD                                                 GREEN BEANS                                                   CAULIFLOWER
                                                              AMANDINE*            ROCKY ROAD         LEMON BAR
                                                                                   PUDDING                                  SPINACH SALAD
                                                              PEANUT BUTTER                                                 W/ FETA AND
                                                              COOKIE                                                        STRAWBERRIES

 19                 20                    21                  22                   23                 24                    25
 PHILLY             SPAGHETTI W/          CHICKEN ALFREDO     COD W/ CARROTS AND CHEESEBURGER         MEATLOAF              BAKED STEAK
 CHEESESTEAK        MEATBALLS             BROCCOLI AU         LEEKS              WEDGE FRIES          STEWED TOMATOES       TERIYAKI
 LENTIL SALAD       FOCACCIA BREAD        GRATIN              WILD RICE PILAF                                               W/ EGG NOODLES
                                                                                 VEGETABLE MEDLEY     ROASTED RED
 VEGETABLE MEDLEY   BRUSSEL SPROUTS       GARLIC BREAD        W/ ALMONDS AND                          POTATOES              ASIAN VEGETABLES
                                                              CRANBERRIES*       CHOCOLATE CAKE
 RANGER COOKIE      CAESAR SALAD          FRUIT                                                       SWEET KERNEL CORN FRUIT
                                                              VEGETABLE MEDLEY
                                                                                                      MAGIC COOKIE BAR      OATMEAL COOKIE
                                                              BERRIES AND CREAM

 26                 27                    28                  29                   30                 31
 PORK GUMBO         SAUSAGE ZITI          HONEY DIJON PORK    SWEDISH MEATBALLS    CHICKEN NOODLE     CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
 VEGETABLE MEDLEY   ROASTED SQUASH        CHOP                EGG NOODLES          SOUP               MASHED POTATOES
                                          ROASTED                                  CHEESE AND ONION   GREEN BEANS
 CHEESE AND ONION   WHITE ROLL                                VERY BAKED
                                          CAULIFLOWER                              ROLL
 ROLL               STRAWBERRY                                TOMATOES                                PEAR APPLE CRISP
                                          MAC N CHEESE                             VEGETABLE MEDLEY
 GARDEN SALAD       SHORTCAKE                                 ROASTED REDS                            GARDEN
                                          GARDEN SALAD                             CHOCOLATE CHIP     SALAD
                                                              BLUEBERRY CRISP
                                                                                   COOKIE
                                          BROWNIE

                                                                                                      Halloween
SEP • OCT • NOV                                                                                                                              15
November 2020
        MON                      TUE               WED                THU                FRI                 SAT                 SUN
 SUBJECT TO CHANGE                                                                                                       1
 *Indicates Item Contains Nuts                                                                                           BARBECUE BEEF
                                                                                                                         SANDWICH
                                                                                                                         ROASTED SWEET
                                                                                                                         POTATOES
                                                                                                                         STEAMED BROCCOLI
                                                                                                                         FRUIT

                                                                                                                         Daylight
                                                                                                                         Saving
2                       3                  4                  5                   6                  7                   8
JAMBALAYA               CHICKEN ALFREDO    PEPPERONI PIZZA    JAMBALAYA           GREEN CHILE AND    PORK TENDERLOIN     GLAZED HAM
CHUCKWAGON              GREEN BEANS        BRUSSEL SPROUTS    VEGETABLE MEDLEY    CHEESE STUFFED     WILD RICE PILAF     MASHED SWEET
VEGETABLES              AMANDINE*                             FRUIT               CHICKEN                                POTATOES
                                           BASIL PESTO                                               BRUSSEL SPROUTS
SOUTHERN BISCUIT        ROASTED REDS       QUINOA             RANGER COOKIE       CREAMY RISOTTO                         VEGETABLE MEDLEY
                                                                                                     CHEESE AND ONION
GARDEN SALAD                               FRUIT PIZZA                            RATATOUILLE        ROLL                MOLASSES COOKIE
                                                                                  CARROT CAKE        APPLESAUCE

                        Election Day
9                       10                 11                 12                  13                 14                  15
BAKED COD W/            POT ROAST W/       FISH AND CHIPS     BEEF TACOS          CHICKEN MARSALA    TURKEY TETRAZZINI   BISCUITS AND GRAVY
CARROTS AND             VEGETABLES AND     VEGETABLE MEDLEY   SPANISH RICE        OVER MASHED        BRUSSEL SPROUTS     SCRAMBLED EGGS
LEEKS                   POTATOES                                                  POTATOES
                                           FRUIT              SOUTHWESTERN                           SHITE ROLL          STEAMED BROCCOLI
BASIL PESTO             WHITE ROLL
                                           GARDEN SALAD       CORN                GREEN BEANS        FRUIT               FRUIT
QUINOA                  CREAMY COLESLAW                                           AMANDINE*
                                                              FRUIT AMBROSIA
VEGETABLE MEDLEY                                                                  LENTIL SALAD
WHITE ROLL                                                                        ZUCCHINI BREAD
GARDEN SALAD

16                      17                 18                 19                  20                 21                  22
LEMON CHICKEN           SHRIMP SCAMPI IN   CHEESEBURGER       DILL SALMON         LASAGNA            CHICKEN POT PIE     CHICKEN PARMESAN
CREAMY RISOTTO          CREAM SAUCE OVER   WEDGE FRIES        ROASTED REDS        VEGETABLE MEDLEY   STEAMED BROCCOLI    ROASTED REDS
                        LINGUINE
ROASTED                                    VEGETABLE MEDLEY   STEAMED BROCCOLI    GARDEN SALAD       CHEESE AND ONION    GARLIC BREAD
CAULIFLOWER             FOCACCIA BREAD                                                               ROLL
                                           GARDEN SALAD       CUCUMBER SALAD      FRENCH BREAD                           FRUIT
CHEESE AND ONION        GREEN BEANS                                                                  BERRIES AND CREAM
                        AMANDINE*          CHOCOLATE CHIP     LEMON BAR
ROLL                                       COOKIE
FRUIT                   FRUIT

23                      24                 25                 26                  27                 28                  29
TACO SALAD              PULLED PORK        CHEESEBURGER       ROASTED TURKEY W/   CHICKEN ENCHILADAS MEATLOAF            DILL SALMON
SPANISH RICE            SANDWICH           WEDGE FRIES        GRAVY               ROASTED SQUASH     STEWED TOMATOES     RICE PILAF
VEGETABLE MEDLEY        ROASTED REDS                          STUFFING
                                           VEGETABLE MEDLEY                       SPANISH RICE       STEAMED BROCCOLI    WHITE ROLL
BLACK FORREST CAKE
                        VEGETABLE MEDLEY                      GREEN BEAN          BANANA BREAD                           VEGETABLE MEDLEY
W/CHERRIES                                 GARDEN SALAD                                              ROASTED REDS
                        ROCKY ROAD                            CASSEROLE                                                  FRUIT
30  CHICKEN CURRY       PUDDING                               MASHED POTATOES
                                                                                                     FRUIT
   ROASTED SWEET
         POTATOES                                             WHITE ROLL
 VEGETABLE MEDLEY                                             PUMKIN PIE
     BANANA BREAD

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Activities
FUN AND WELLNESS DEPARTMENT                               BAMM Exercise Class
                                                          This chair exercise class is non-impact but you will
Due to these unprecedented times, Fun & Wellness          still get great benefits! Moves focus on improving
activities have been meeting on ZOOM, outside,            cardio, strength, balance and flexibility, helping
and most recently, with limited access, on site at the    participants maintain independence for ADLs
Hub. The exciting news now is that due to COVID-19        (activities of daily living). Certified group fitness and
relief funding, we have an opportunity to perform         Yoga Instructor Lisa Wells, RYT200 invites you to join
an update to unite and improve our HVAC system.           in anytime! Meet in person or on ZOOM.
Unfortunately, this renovation comes at the cost of       Sign up with Lisa Wells, Fun & Wellness Coordinator,
closing our facility, except for the kitchen, until the   at lwells@thehubsheridan.org
new year. We apologize for any inconvenience this         Monday • Wednesday • Friday • (No Classes 09/09,
will cause and appreciate your continued support. In      10/14/ & 11/11) 10:00-10:45 a.m. • $2 SC
the interim, Fun & Wellness has approached several        Classes meeting in the WYO Theatre, Rehearsal Hall,
community partners for meeting space and we are           3rd floor. Enter through Brundage Lane doors and
thankful for their generous responses. Check out          take elevator.
the following opportunities and reach out to the          *https://zoom.us/
contact listed for additional information. Please         *download Zoom on your computer to attend this
know now, more than ever, it is important for live          online class
video access and informational updates to visit us        Free Fitness Assessment
at www.thehubsheridan.org, www.facebook.com/              You are invited to participate in testing to evaluate
TheHubOnSmith, The Hub on Smith on Instagram              your physical fitness! Take a turn at 6 stations
or search our new YouTube channel, “The Hub on            designed to evaluate your mobility, strength, aerobic
Smith” at www.youtube.com                                 endurance, flexibility, stepping and stretching. These
Thank you again! Continued well wishes and                simple assessments and same day score cards can
much fun!!                                                be a guide in building a personal fitness plan to
                                                          help you function better in performing day to day
HEALTH AND FITNESS                                        tasks and have more fun. Contact Lisa Wells, Fun &
                                                          Wellness Coordinator at 672-2240 x.108 or lwells@
BOOM Exercise Classes
                                                          thehubsheridan.org to schedule an appointment.
Certified group fitness and Yoga instructor Lisa
                                                          November 18th • Wednesday • 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Wells, RYT200 leads this low impact, circuit style
                                                          by appt only.
workout with challenging movements to improve
cognitive abilities and increase overall strength,        Walk in the Park Club
cardio conditioning, flexibility, and balance. Designed   Meet at Whitney park across from the North entrance
for those active adults with non-physical limitations.    to the Hub and enjoy walking through our beautiful
Come have fun and stay fit! Meet in person at             parks and community. Contact Lisa Wells, Fun &
the WYO Theatre or on ZOOM. Sign up with Lisa             Wellness Coordinator at 672-2240 x.108 or lwells@
Wells, Fun & Wellness Coordinator, at lwells@             thehubsheridan.org for more details.
thehubsheridan.org                                        Tuesdays, Weather Permitting • 8:00-8:50 a.m.
Monday • Wednesday • Friday • (No Classes 09/09,          Happy Feet
10/14/ & 11/11) 9:00-9:45 am • $2 SC                      Fun, Upbeat, Cardio Dance class lead by Sherry
Classes meeting in the WYO Theatre, Rehearsal Hall,       Mercer. Maximum 10 dancers. Contact Lisa Wells, Fun
3rd floor. Enter through Brundage Lane doors and          & Wellness Coordinator at 672-2240 x.108 or lwells@
take elevator.                                            thehubsheridan.org for more details.
*https://zoom.us/                                         Monday • Wednesday • 8:00-8:45 a.m. $2 SC
*download Zoom on your computer to attend this           Classes meeting in WYO Theatre, Rehearsal Hall,
  online class                                            3rd floor. Enter through Brundage Lane doors and
                                                          take elevator.

SEP • OCT • NOV                                                                                                 17
Activities
Table Tennis                                             Virtual Cooking Tutorials
Join this fun and competitive group. Contact             Interested in additional cooking tutorials? Check out
Amanda Munford, Fun & Wellness Coordinator, at           Hub Registered Dietitian Georgia Boley’s YouTube
307-672-2240 x.107 or amunford@thehubsheridan.           Channel for more healthy and delicious inspiration!
org for more info.                                       https://www.youtube.com/user/gboleyful
Monday • Wednesday • 1:00-2:30 p.m. • $2 SC
Sheridan KidsLife Bldg (across from Sheridan Co
Fulmer Library)
                                                         RECREATION
SilverSneakers®
Recorded and Live Online Exercise Classes
SilverSneakers® is a health and fitness program
designed for adults 65+ that’s included with many
Medicare Plans. Check out this link to enroll today
and get on-line access to all kinds of fitness classes
you can do at home!
https://www.silversneakers.com/learn/classes/
Grains- Still a Healthy Place on the Plate Article

                                                         Hub Hikers enjoy this summertime view of Trigger Lake in the
                                                         Cloud Peak Wilderness. Looking forward to Fall outings!

Dietician Georgia Boley and Chef Dan Cole presented      HIKES
a wonderful cooking tutorial at Cottonwood Kitchen       We will meet, weather permitting, on the following
on ‘Great Grains’. Grain products have a foundational    Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and carpool from Whitney
history in the American diet. Indeed, one of our most    Park Commons, near the north entrance to the Hub
popular items we serve is home-made dinner rolls!        on Smith. Bring a mask, water, lunch, and rain gear.
Grains provide carbohydrates, fiber, protein, Vitamin    Locations & difficulty levels vary. To register or for
E, riboflavin, thiamin, and B6. To get the most out of   more information, please contact Lisa Wells, Fun
your grains, choose products marked with the Whole       and Wellness Coordinator at 307-672-2240 x 108
Grain or 100% Whole Grain stamp. This ensures all        or lwells@thehubsheridan.org. Here is what we’re
three essential parts of grain – the bran, endosperm,    planning for Fall!
and germ- are included in the product. Otherwise,        Paradise Falls
you may only get the endosperm, which is just the        The amazing and outdoorsy Jean Harm is leading
refined carbohydrate part with little to none of the     this hike off the beaten track in the Big Horn
other nutrients, as they are in the bran and germ.       Mountains. Paradise Falls parking area is just
Some of their favorite grains are oats, oat flour,       1/2 mile off US Hwy 14A on FR # 121. The hike is
quinoa, brown rice, and popcorn! For great               approximately 1 mile to the falls. The scenery is
grain recipes, feel free to e-mail Georgia at            fascinating, and the falls create a natural water
tailorednutritionllc@gmail.com                           slide, providing the water level is adequate. Lots of

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Activities
great geology for Steve Stresky to expound upon.          & Wellness Coordinator, at 307-672-2240 x.107 or
We can eat lunch at the falls. The difficulty rating is   amunford@thehubsheridan.org to register.
moderate. Bring water shoes and sunscreen.                Tuesdays • 10:00-11:30 a.m. • $25 fee per session.
Sept 3rd • Thurdsay • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.              Session One - 09/15/20 to 10/20/20
                                                          Session Two - 10/27/20 to 11/24/20
Little Horn
                                                          SAGE Community Arts Center
Join avid hiker and longtime Hub hike leader Steve
Stresky on this one through historic Little Bighorn       Card Making Class with Jean
Canyon. The trail is well marked and easy to follow,      Jean Harm, long time Fun Lady, will be guiding us
and exhibits gradual grade with several areas of          on how to make some beautiful cards! Maximum
steep, winding switchbacks. It’s is a long and rugged     8 participants. Contact Amanda Munford, Fun &
trail that we can hike until we want to stop and          Wellness Coordinator, at 307-672-2240 x.107 or
turn around at our discretion. Late-season fishing        amunford@thehubsheridan.org to
is a definite potential! Bring water, lunch, and rain     sign up by Oct 9th.
gear. Moderately strenuous, with some steep, rocky        Oct 13th • 1:00-2:30 p.m. • $5 SC
grades.                                                   SAGE Community Arts Center
Sept 17th • Thurdsay • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
                                                          Christmas Deco with Jane
Tongue River Canyon                                       Join Jane Black and create some fun Christmas
Absolutely gorgeous views the entire time. We’ll hike     Decorations! All materials provided. No experience
to Sheep Creek about 2.5 miles one way. Trail is well     needed. Maximum 5 participants.
marked but rocky so wear proper shoes. This hike          Contact Amanda Munford, Fun & Wellness
is rated moderately strenuous to strenuous. Bring         Coordinator, at 307-672-2240 x.107 or amunford@
water, lunch, and rain gear.                              thehubsheridan.org to sign up by October 30th.
Oct 1st • Thurdsay • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.               Nov 10 • Tuesday • 1:00-3:00 p.m. • $5 SC
                                                          SAGE Community Arts Center
Hidden Hoot Trail
Participants will enjoy this Sheridan Community Land      The Hub on Smith’s Victory Garden!
Trust newly built in-and-out trail offering vista views   Our small-scale gardening has proven to be quite
of the Bighorns’ high alpine peaks. Elevation gain is     productive! Thanks to all the volunteers. We will
minimal so don’t miss this opportunity to explore a       have future opportunities available in the future and
new community trail. Easy to Moderate difficulty.         would love your help! Contact Amanda Munford, Fun
Bring water, lunch, and rain gear.                        & Wellness Coordinator, at 307-672-2240 x107 or
Oct 15th • Thurdsay • 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.              amunford@thehubsheridan.org

CREATIVE ARTS                                             DAY TRIP
Sheridan County Rocks                                     Ucross Gallery
Encourage and inspire others as you join Emily            ENTWINED: Jennifer Reifsneider & Martha Tuttle
Gardner, painting rocks to take home or leave around      Featuring the work of two Ucross Fellows,
town. Bring your own rock or use ours. All supplies       the exhibition showcases 24 contemporary
provided. All ages welcome. Maximum 8 participants.       multidisciplinary works that incorporate various
Contact Amanda Munford, Fun & Wellness                    elements including fabric, sculpture, paint, and fiber
Coordinator, at 307-672-2240 x107 or amunford@            techniques such as weaving, spinning, crocheting,
thehubsheridan.org to sign up by Sept 11th.               and knitting. Maximum 10 participants. Contact Lisa
Sept 15th • Tuesday • 1:00-2:30 p.m. • $2 SC              Wells, Fun & Wellness Coordinator at 672-2240 x.108
SAGE Community Art Center                                 or lwells@thehubsheridan.org to sign up.
                                                          September 10th • Thurdsay • 9:00 a.m.
Watercolor with Gail Sidletsky                            meet at the Hub North entrance and carpool to our
Beginners and beyond welcome! List of supplies            destination. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the Ucross
provided at time of sign up. Maximum 8 artists.           grounds.
Four-week sessions. Contact Amanda Munford, Fun

SEP • OCT • NOV                                                                                                19
Activities
PERFORMING ARTS                                          2020 Census
                                                         Help your community thrive! Do you care about
Lunchtime Livestream                                     the resources that your community has to support
Who doesn’t miss live music? Join our very own           its citizens? Great! The Hub could use your help!
super talented Terry Garrison and other guest            Remember to take the 2020 Census! Census results
musicians for live performances each Wednesday on        help determine how billions of dollars in federal
Facebook! Like our FB Page www.facebook.com/             funding flow into states and communities each
TheHubOnSmith                                            year. Have you lost your census forms? You can still
Wednesday • 12:00-12:30 p.m.                             complete the census by calling 1-844-330-2020.
                                                         The new deadline is September 30th.
Social Distancing Festival
Are you a fan of performing arts? Check out
the Social Distancing Festival to see Visual Arts,       SELF-CARE
Dance, Music, and Theatre/Musical Theatre/Opera
performances.
https://www.socialdistancingfestival.com/
                                                         “Self-care is a priority and
LIFELONG LEARNING                                        necessity-not a luxury.” Anonymous
Tech Connect                                             Sea Salt Scrub
Tech Connect is an ongoing program that provides         Create a fun and easy sea salt scrub with items
seniors with devices so they can stay connected to       typically found in your home! It also makes a great
their friends, family, and even health care providers.   gift!
This program is a partnership between the Hub on         Combine
Smith and Design Your Tech, a local technology           ½ cup salt
company owned by Tyler Wells. Do you know of
                                                         ½ cup olive oil
someone that could benefit from this program?
Would you like to donate a device? Contact Lisa          Add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil for
Wells, Fun & Wellness Coordinator at 672-2240 x.108      an optional scent.
or lwells@thehubsheridan.org                             Mix items together for a refreshing scrub that
                                                         exfoliates your skin and moisturizes for the cool
University of Wyoming Extension
                                                         weather that is coming. Gently massage on your
UWE offers programs in 4-H, agriculture, horticulture,
                                                         skin and then bathe as usual. Not recommended
nutrition, natural resources, community development
                                                         for sensitive skin like your face. Store in an airtight
education and so much more. Check out their online
                                                         container.
publications and YouTube channel for a wealth of
knowledge.
http://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Veterans Day Wall of Honor
Are you a Veteran? Thank you for serving! If you have
not participated in the past and would like to be
included this year, please let us know. We would love
to celebrate your service with a picture and short
bio on our virtual Veterans Wall that will be added
to “The Hub on Smith” YouTube channel, November
                                                         Hub Staff Tea Party on Facebook Livestream
11th. Contact Amanda Munford, Fun & Wellness
                                                         Take a moment and relax with us over a nice cup
Coordinator, at 307-672-2240 x107 or amunford@
                                                         of tea. Log on to the Hub on Smith Facebook page
thehubsheridan.org by October 30th to participate.

20                                                                                                   CENTER STAGE
Activities
and livestream with Hub staff members. We will be                 Mint is a remedy for a range of gastrointestinal
sharing our favorite teatime memories and words of                conditions, including indigestion, IBS, stomach pain,
encouragement with each other!                                    and feelings of sickness after surgery. It was found
October 29 • Thurdsay • 10:00-10:30 a.m.                          that mint works against harmful microbes, regulates
                                                                  muscle relaxation, and helps control inflammation.
Fun & Wellness Green Juice
Apple – Kale – Mint – Ice – Water…Blend it up!
Apple is believed to protect your heart, boost brain
health, help you lose weight, lower your risk of type 2
diabetes and fight cancer.
Kale contains fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamins
C and K, iron, and a wide range of other nutrients
that can help prevent various health problems.
Antioxidants help the body remove unwanted toxins
that result from natural processes and environmental
pressures.

                                             In your corner
                                             Community-based services support people living at home and
                                             connected to their communities. Utilizing these services helps to
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• J. Diane Achenbach             • Cathy Fortier                • Max Korfanta                    • Bob Orrell and Donna              • Diana Lynn Stephenson
• Robert and Kathleen Ahrens     • Barbara Fosmire              • Robert and Nancy Kosine            Willar-Orrell                     • Teresa Lee Stephenson
• Daniel and Cathleen Aldrich    • June J. Fournier             • Richard and Marjorie Kraft      • Judith A. Palm                    • Burton and Evelyn St John
• Dan and Becky Allen            • Joann R. Fry                 • Howard and Joan Kunesh          • Virginia Pearce                   • St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
• AlphaGraphics                  • Pamela Gable                 • Jack and Kathy Landon           • Anita Phillips                    • Mike Stoll and Tina
• Anonymous                      • Roy and Nancy Garber         • Tim Lavin                       • Marsha L. Pinder                     Anderson
• Arete Design Group             • Tim and Rita Geary           • Thomas K. Lawson                • PO News and Flagstaff Café        • Rosemary Storey
• Ann M. Arndt                   • Ronald and Evelyn Gernaat    • John and Helen Lehan            • Provision Fund                    • Timothy Tarver
• Thomas and Pamela              • John R. Giurgevich           • Robert and LaDonna              • Terry and Linda Pruett            • Teton Therapy
   Atkinson                       • Jon F. Glade                    Leibrich                        • Melvin and Dorothy Quick          • Ken and Dorie Thoma
• Walter and Jacqueline Austin   • Walter and Vera Gould        • Darrel and Kathy Leno           • Mac and Ruth Rayfield             • Loren Thompson
• Rita Bass                      • Carol Graham                 J• ames J. Leo                    • Tom and Doris Redjou              • Larry and Nancy Thoney
• Lawrence and Mary Barbula      • Wayne Gray                   • Let ‘Er Buck Car Wash, LLC      • Sondra J. Rexroat                 • Three Peaks Real Estate
• Gurden and Barbara Barnett     • Victoria Green               • Tony and Vickie Line            • Kate Rice                         • Lloyd and Virginia Todd
• John and Andrea Baule          • Carol M. Griffith            • Jean J. Lobach                  • Marjorie Riddle                   • Eleanor E. Troutt
• Mary Jane Bede                 • Michael R. Guenther          • Luminous Brewhouse LLC          • Dr. Carl A. Ritola, Jr., D.D.S.   • Twisted Heart
• Barbara Belus                                                  • Andrew and Betty Marosok           and Janet G. Ritola               • Michal Ann Tyree
                                  • E.C. & Edith Gwillim
• Joan Bentzen                      Memorial Foundation          • Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Sheridan   • Gene and Mrs Gene                 • Christine Valentine
                                                                     Charitable Foundation              Roelfsema
• Judith A. Bobbitt              • Peter Hager                                                                                          • J ack and Judy Vernon
                                                                  • Lynn B. Mavrakis                • Gayla J. Rowley
• Rick and Sandra Browne         • Lois Hall                                                                                            • Robert and Beatrice Vine, Sr.
                                                                  • Meg LaVigne Maze                • Manford D. Rudisel and
• Eugene and Diane Caiola        • Roland and Mary Halvorsen                                                                            • Georgia Vos
                                                                                                        Donna M. Van Luchene
• Barbara S. Fuller Campbell     • Edward L. Hammett            • David McClintock                                                     • Allen Wagner
                                                                                                     • KR and Antita Schamber
• Steve and Mary Carson          • Jacque Harrod                • Shirley M McDonald                                                   • Kay Wallick and DJ Purcell
                                                                                                     • James L. Schlenker
• Church of Holy Trinity         • Ruth I. Hein                 • Betty J. McKee                                                       • Dr & Mrs Charles Walter
                                                                                                     • Alan Schultz
• City of Sheridan               • Lucy Lee Helvey              • E. Jeannene McKnight                                                 • Richard C. Warren
                                                                                                     • Harry and Pearle Schultz
• Ruth E. Cleavenger             • Arlene Herrboldt             • Jacqueline J. McMahan                                                • Maria T. Wentz
                                                                                                     • Schultz Family Dental
• Gregory and Joyce Coates       • Myron H. Hetzler             • Roberts McPheeters                                                   • Rindy West
                                                                                                     • Donald W. Schuman
• John Cochran                   • Daniel J. Hills              • Patrick and Maurita Meehan                                           • Janice L. Wetherington
                                                                                                     • Curtis and Linda Schwamb
• Connie’s Glass, Inc            • Susan Schatz Hills Trust     • Margaret F. Melton                                                   • Bertha Willey
                                                                                                     • Homer A. and Mildred S.
• Cosner Construction            • Daniel and Lenna Holwegner   • Loren and Adelaide Minear                                            • William Williams, MD
                                                                                                        Scott Foundation
• Barbara G. Daugherty           • Kathleen Hosford             • Ron and Renatta Mischke                                              • Madelene Wilson
                                                                                                     • Security State Bank
• Marjorie A. Davey              • Judy Hubbell                 • Helen M. Mitchell                                                    • Roger and Fauchon Wilson
                                                                                                     • Dixie J. See
• William and Judith Decker      • Harold Huber                 • Vera Mae F. Montgomery                                               • Thomas P. Wollenzien
                                                                                                     • Judith F. Shaw
• Lola M. Deming                 • M. Jackie Hume               • Patricia A. Moore                                                    • Edward and Shana Wood
                                                                                                     • Tony and Julie Shedden
• Jack and Ruth Dilley           • Bethany Hunter               • Greg and Laurie Morris                                               • Lila Woodrow
                                                                                                     • Sheridan County
• Mary T. Dowling                • Leonard A. Hurst             • Patrick J. Morrison                                                  • Lois Wragge (Mary
                                                                                                     • Sheridan County Title
• Dick and Patty Dunn            • Illuminate Church            • Carl and Ruth Morton               Insurance Agency                     Schneider’s Book Group)

• Michael and Julie Erusha       • Mary H. Johns                • Jo Ann Moser                    • Sheridan Lodge #8                 • Charles and Estella Wright

• First Federal Bank & Trust     • Harvey and Linda Johnson     • Mossholders Design Center       • Marilyn J. Siegel                 • Wyoming Governors
                                                                  • Dr Lance T. Moxey                                                       Residence Foundation
• First Interstate BancSystem    • Mary E. Justice                                                 • Joseph and Christine
                                                                                                                                             (Mrs Gordon)
   Foundation Inc                                                 • Kim Myers                          Skatula
                                  • Ellen C. Kawulok
                                                                                                                                          • Xcel Energy
• First Interstate Bank                                          • Dennis and Nancy Nelson         • Rick and Kim Skatula
                                  • Robert and Karen Kelly
                                                                                                                                          • Bruce R. Yates
• First Presbyterian Church                                      • Don Nicholson                   • Jim and Carol Smith
                                  • Jack and June Kibben
                                                                                                                                          • Morris and Connie Zempel
• Florene J. Flack                                               • Anne & Scott Nickerson          • Richard Snider
                                  • Joon Kee and Sun Ok Kim
                                                                     Family Foundation                                                    • Dennis and Bonnie Zowada
• Michael and Mary Lee                                                                              • John and Pamela Standish
                                  • Garry and Kay King
   Flanagan                                                       • Barbara Oedekoven                                                    • Zowada Heating and
                                                                                                     • Starbuck’s Foundation
                                  • Bruce and Karen Kjerstad                                                                                Plumbing
• Michael and Sheila Flynn                                       • Reta S. Onstott                 • Don and Linda Steadman

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