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PULLMAN SENIOR
CITIZENS
ASSOC.
May 2021
REPORT FROM THE BOARD
There is so much going on that Association news is taking over the front page!
We were hoping to have meals “in person” starting May 4, but now that seems uncertain as the
Covid numbers in Whitman County have not improved as much as we had hoped. COA is ready to go
with the Center to be open on Tuesday’s and Friday’s with limited hours, 11:00am – 1:00pm. We
are prepared to get creative to comply with occupancy restrictions and maybe a reservation system.
But, as of this newsletter we just don’t know what is going to happen. However, as always, all those
who wish to have a meal will get a meal. When we do get back open, transportation to the Center
will be available as before, and delivery of meals will also continue. Updated information will be sent
to members in a separate mailing. WATCH FOR A FLYER! We are going day by day on this, and you
can always call the Rec. office at 509-338-3227.
The Association has agreed to accept a bid for $1,660.00 to purchase a sound system for the new
enter. Terry Buffington’s son, Kwasi, is acting as our agent on this matter and is donating his time
and professional expertise. Many thanks to Terry and Kwasi!!
Garage Sale plans, (Aug. 14, 2021) are well underway. Dave and Vicki Ruddick have already been
collecting items. If you have good items to donate, give them a call. The Board has decided that the
preferred site would at the old Senior Center, if it is available.
We have not yet heard the results of our Rotary grant application, but remain hopeful. Other grant
possibilities are Lewis Clark Valley Health Foundation, Walmart, and Safeway.
We need some social event ideas! Barbecue, ice cream social, picnic on the lawn with music, and
food truck vendors are a few of the ideas that have been floated. But, we hope to hear from YOU!!
Call Millie or Vickie to share your thoughts.
Due to the pandemic, 2019 was the last time we had the yearly memorial celebration for
members we have lost. We will be holding this event in September.
The next PSCA Board meeting will be held on May 10, 2021, at 10:00am at the Senior Center.
GARAGE SALE: August 14, 2021
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: October TBD
PULLMAN SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS
Terry Buffington, Eileen Macoll, Annabelle Syms, Marlene Stephens, Jodi Lee, Millie Flood, Sharon Sharp, Jere’ Strang
Pete Haug, Joann Ailor, Dave Ruddick, Vickie Ruddick
Your Association is operating without a
Millie Flood - (865) 604-8040
Vicki Ruddick - (509) 595-2640
The Member to Member Outreach
program was created to insure that no
member of our Senior Community would
ever be left out by financial constraint of
membership dues.
New donors this month are:
Roy Johnson, Dorothy Waelti, Ann Orouke
If you know of senior citizens who would
Newsletter Editorial Staff benefit from inclusion under this program,
Eileen Macoll please contact a board member.
Jolie Haug Or:
Pete Haug Contact Millie Flood, (865) 604-8040
Millie Flood with any questions.
History of Mother’s Day
Celebrations and symbols of mothers and motherhood can be traced back in to
pre-history. But closer to home…the background of what we know as “Mothers Day”,
involves far more than flowers and a day off for Mom.
Some surprising figures appear in our Mother’s Day traditions.
Ann Reeves Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe
The origins of Mother’s Day date back to the 19th century. In the years before the Civil
War, Ann Reeves Jarvis of West Virginia started “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to teach
women basic child care skills. These clubs later became a unifying force in a region of our
country still divided over the Civil War. In 1868 Jarvis organized “Mothers’ Friendship Day,” at which
mothers gathered with former Union and Confederate soldiers to promote reconciliation.
Another early version of Mother’s Day came from the suffragette and abolitionist,
Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe wrote the “Mother’s Day Proclamation”, A call to action
asking mothers to unite in promoting world peace to be celebrated every June 2.
Anna Jarvis Turns Mother's Day Into a National Holiday
The official Mother’s Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis,
daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother ’s passing in 1905, Anna Jarvis
conceived of Mother’s Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers make for their
children.
Following the successes of the first few Mother’s Day events, Anna Jarvis resolved to see
her holiday added to the national calendar. Arguing that American holidays were biased
toward male achievements, she started a massive letter writing campaign to newspapers
and prominent politicians urging the adoption of a special day honoring motherhood..
In 1914 her persistence paid off when President Woodrow Wilson signed a
measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Around the World
While versions of Mother’s Day are celebrated worldwide, traditions vary depending on the
country. In Thailand, Mother’s Day is always celebrated in August on the birthday of the
current queen.
Another alternate observance of Mother’s Day can be found in Ethiopia, where families
gather each fall to sing songs and eat a large feast as part of Antrosht, a multi-day
celebration honoring motherhood.
Mother’s Day has often been a date for raising political awareness. In 1968 Coretta Scott King, used
Mother’s Day to host a march in support of underserved women and children. In the 1970’s women’s
groups often used the holiday as a time to highlight the need for equal rights for women and better
access to childcare.
Mother’s Day is celebrated by presenting mothers and other women with gifts and flowers,
and it has become one of the biggest holidays for consumer spending. In her later years
Anna Jarvis actually denounced the holiday, as she felt it had become far too commercial!
Did you know? More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year. These holiday chats with
Mom often cause phone traffic to spike by as much as 37 percent.
May Day Celebrations
In the northern hemisphere, May Day celebrates the coming of spring and many May Day traditions have roots that
go far back into history.
The ancient Romans celebrated the end of April with a festival in honor of the goddess Flora. Celtic cultures
traditionally observed Beltane on the first of May, with bonfires, flowers, decorating a May Bush, and offerings to
the fairies to keep them from making mischief at the villagers’ expense.
Let’s take a look at some traditions from modern day Europe that you may not have heard of.
United Kingdom
In parts of the UK, May Day celebrations include dancing around a maypole, crowning a May Queen and traditional
folk dancing. Some towns have also brought back Jack in the Green, a rogue-ish character clothed ”only” in
foliage. Jack in the Green was once a common sight at May Day festivals until Victorian morals did away with him.
But now Jack is back!
Cornwall hosts unique May Day celebrations, including the ‘Obby ‘Oss (Hobby Horse) festivals and Flower Boat parades in many
communities. Both intended to promote romance and favorable weather for the growing season.
Sweden
The Swedes celebrate May Day the day before, on April 30th, or Walpurgis Eve not May Day, but the traditional
activities are suspiciously similar to May Day celebrations elsewhere: bonfires, singing, and parades. For students, a
breakfast including champagne and strawberries has become a modern favorite.
Finland
Like the Swedes, Finns traditionally celebrate the coming of spring on April 30th, which they call Vappu. It is one of
the four biggest holidays on the Finnish calendar. Traditions include plenty of spirituous beverages, especially for the
younger set, and placing a cap on the Havis Amanda, an art nouveau sculpture in Helsinki, and decorating other
statues throughout the country. Must do activities are eating funnel cakes and having a picnic in a neighborhood
park.
Germany
In Germany, Walpurgisnacht (April 30th) and May Day are both opportunities to “Tanz in den Mai” or “Dance into
May.” Celebrations include parties, bonfires, and maypoles. In some parts of the country, secret admirers
deliver maibaum (flower baskets) to potential sweethearts.
Italy
In Italy, May Day is called Calendimaggio . Singers called maggerini deck themselves out in flowers and fresh green
sprigs of alder. They go from house to house, singing songs about spring in exchange for small gifts of wine and
sweets.
Romania
In Romania, May Day is called ziua pelinului (mugwort day), or ziua bețivilor (drunkard’s day). For many, the holiday
involves drinking copious amounts of red wine, sometimes flavored with mugwort. Fresh spring greenery is used as
decorations, and oxen get the day off from work.
Bulgaria
Bulgarians celebrate May Day as Irminden. Interestingly, most Bulgarian May Day traditions involve
warding off lizards and snakes. To avoid snakebites, Bulgarians, build bonfires to scare the reptiles
away!
Excerpted from many sources, and I apologize for any inaccuracies and/or cultural faux pas.
The Pullman Parks & Recreation Summer
Activity Guide, is available on-line at
D e n n s Kittelson 1 www.pullmanparksandrec.com and is chock full
of exciting programs. Registration for programs
J a q u e s Adam 2 begins on May 3.
D i a n e Decourcy 3 The Guide is only available online, so contact the
Gail Swan 6 Recreation Office for a direct link and further
information. Programs will fill up fast so don’t be
Peggy Chevalier 7 left out. Give them a call at 509-338-3227!!
Pat Nelson 9 Walking Track: The Walking Track in the new
Barbara Polito 10 Pullman Recreation Center, 190 SE Crestview St,
Bldg B, is open Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm.
Annabelle Syms 10 Currently walkers are limited to a max. of 6
Myrtle Fulfs 11 people at one time under Governor Jay Inslee’s
orders. No reservation needed, masks are
Helen Smith 12 required.
Janet Crowe 17 Collette Vacations
Trips planned for 2021 include:
Lo is B a kken 17
Discover South Dakota: May 28-June 3, 2021
B o b A c kerma n 21
Donna Brown 21 Shades of Ireland: October 4-13, 2021
Char Robley 21 Call the Parks & Recreation office at:
509-338-3227 for information.
Jodi Lee 27
Kurt Dahmen, Recreation Manager
Ann Bozer 28
Carolyn Adam 29
MEMBERS NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER
In the past, our member volunteers have helped
to serve at the Council on Aging lunches. With
everything up in the air…..
We will have to “play it by ear” for the first few
weeks. If you are willing to serve and generally
help out at lunch, contact Vickie or Millie.
High St.
SENIOR CENTER
ENTRANCE
Rec.
Center
Rec. Center Office
ELEVATOR Entrance
CITY
HALL
N
Driveway entrance
PULLMAN CITY HALL
As of this mailing, we still do not know if the Center will be open for meals.
As many of you may not have had the opportunity to visit the new Center,
we have provided this map showing the Senior Center Entrance and Rec.
Center Entrance for those who wish to use the elevator from the main park-
ing area.
The Council on Aging Senior Meal Program is actively looking at the State and Federal
Guidelines for when we can meet together for meals.
In the meantime, meals can be picked up or ordered for home delivery.
Meals Picked Up:
At the Pullman Recreation Center,
190 SE Crestview St., Building B,
Northside Entrance of the Senior Center (lower parking lot).
12:00 pm on Tuesday and Friday, no reservation required.
For Meal Home Delivery:
if you are not on the permanent delivery list, call Pullman Recreation Center Office at
509-338-3227 before 11:00 am each meal day for home delivery by Pullman Transit, Dial-A-Ride.
Here’s what we have for MAY.
Tuesdays Fridays
May 4 May 7 – Birthday Party
Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, Roasted turkey w/gravy, mashed
olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, potatoes, green beans, fruit,
sliced peaches, no-bake cookie Birthday Dessert
May 11 May 14
Fish fillet, baked potato, cooked Lentil and sausage casserole, green
vegetables, green salad, roll, salad, French bread, tropical fruit,
lentil brownie Rice Krispie treat
May 18 May 21
Pork chops w/applesauce, butternut Chicken fajitas, refried beans,
squash, fruit salad, vegetable tray, green salad, fruit, dessert
dessert
May 28
May 25 Homemade pizza, green salad,
Pot roast, mashed potatoes w/gravy, fruit, ice cream sundae
carrots, fruit, dessert
Welcome to our
newest members:
Janet and Larry Hiller
Welcome back to:
Ada Biddle
Sally Elder
??????????????
We are missing a few members, and do not have
good contact information for these folks.
Please be in touch!!
Shelly Hahn Barbara Polito
Ann Bozer Donna Brown
All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my
Kathy Cuellar Tod Merley
angel mother.” — Abraham Lincoln Pat Nelson Sandy Vickoren
Persis Wallace Carol and Ross Todorovich
“My mother is my root, my foundation. She Call Millie Flood: (865) 604-8040
And let us know how you are doing!!
planted the seed that I base my life on, and that
is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in
your mind.” — Michael Jordan RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
FOR 2021 TODAY
“Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, and We hope to be seeing you at a lunch real
compassion. These are the things my mom soon….. But until then, we still need you
taught me.” — Lady Gaga to become a paid member to receive our
newsletter.
God could not be everywhere, and therefore he Dues for 2021 are still only
made mothers." — Rudyard Kipling
$15 individual or $ 25 for a couple.
“If nothing is going well, call your Please mail your check to :
grandmother.” —Italian Proverb
Pullman Senior Citizen’s Assoc. (PSCA)
“I want my children to have all the things I Attn: Millie Flood
couldn’t afford. Then, I want to move in with 190 SE Crestview St., Bldg B
them.” —Phyllis Diller Pullman. WA 99163
Final thoughts….
WATCH FOR A FLYER!!! If the status of our in-person lunch gatherings should
change we will send out a flyer, ASAP!! Also watch for an email.
We will need volunteers to help serve lunches when we get going again.
Please renew your membership!! Your dues support this newsletter.
Reaching the age of 90? Congratulations!! You are eligible for an HONORARY
(free!) membership to the association. Just contact a board member.
Leaving for the Summer? Please notify a Board member if your address has
changed, or you are leaving the area temporarily for the summer season.
Next Month:
COA menu and update on meal program
Message from the Board / Update on the new sound system
Birthdays in June
Guest column from?
LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING
This song was originally written in 1919, music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Clifford Grey, for the
unsuccessful musical Zip, Goes a Million. In 1920, it was reused in the musical Sally from where it
gained popularity.
It was later recorded several times by Judy Garland, (with lyrics by Leslie Odom Jr.) whose version
became the most popular and well known.
Look for the silver lining
When e'er clouds appear in the blue
Remember somewhere the sun is shining
And so the right thing to do, Is make it shine for you
A heart, full of joy and gladness
Will always banish sadness and strife
So always look for the silver lining, And try to find...
the sunny side of life
A heart, full of joy and gladness
Will always banish sadness and strife
So always look for the silver lining, And try to find...
the sunny side of life
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SENIOR CITIZEN COA Meal Program Sponsored by:
ASSOCIATION Council on Aging for
OFFICERS Whitman County
Suggested Lunch Donation:
Co-Presidents
Millie Flood
Under 60 years of age: $6.50
Eileen Macoll 60 years of age & older: $4.25
Meals Picked Up:
Vice Presidents
Sharon Sharp At the Pullman Recreation Center,
Marlene Stephens 190 SE Crestview St., Building B,
Treasurer / Membership Northside Entrance of the Senior Center
Millie Flood (lower parking lot).
12:00 PM on Tuesday and Friday
Secretary
Jere’ Strang no reservation required.
Board Members For Meal Home Delivery:
Vicki Ruddick and Jodi Lee (‘21) if you are not on the permanent delivery list,
Pete Haug and Annabelle Syms (‘22) call Pullman Recreation Center Office at
Joann Ailor and Terry Buffington (‘23) 509-338-3227 before 11:00 am each meal day for
Ex-Officio home delivery by Pullman Transit, Dial-A-Ride.
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